Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

Events

Thank you for supporting the fundraising initiatives of grandmothers groups across the Campaign! Browse the calendar below to learn about the many online, in-person and multi-day events that grandmothers groups are organizing, as well as Campaign-wide events.

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  • Shakers and Makers Market

    Southminster-Steinhauer United Church 10740 - 19 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    An exciting day of handcrafted treasures and delicious homemade goodies. There will be something for everyone — from unique crafts to baked treats, jams, and preserves. All proceeds benefit the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation — helping grandmothers in Africa raise their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS.

    $2.00
  • Bags, Babies & Beyond Handcrafts Sale

    Marda Loop Communities Association 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Since 2006, Ujamaa Grandmas has held a handcrafts sale featuring beautiful items - primarily knitted, crocheted, quilted and sewn - created by our members and friends. You will find bags and purses of all shapes, sizes and function, children's clothing and toys, fashion accessories such as shawls, hats, mitts, and socks, decorations for Hallowe'en and […]

  • Accessories Sale

    St. Andrews United Church 218 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, Canada

    Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies…. Accessory Sale ! Oct. 18th 11am-2pm St. Andrews United Church, 218 Kinchant St. Refreshments by donation…and fun shopping! Scarves, purses, jewelry, gloves All the things we can never have too much of! Much of it priced “by donation” All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign

    Free
  • Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen present Freedom Train

    828 Legion Rd 828 Legion Rd, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

    The event show will feature Freedom Train, a well known band from Hamilton plus Line Dancing with Tammy Wyatt. The event will have a silent auction and cash bar held at the Burlington Legion. Doors open at 7 pm show begins at 9:00 pm. To purchase tickets contact judiscetta@gmail.com or lesley.jefferies@hotmail.com

    $35.00
  • African Dinner

    Midland Legion 196 Queen Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada

    Join In Grandmothers Hands Huronia for an evening of African inspired food prepared by us. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and is by donation. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

    By Donation
  • GrammaLink- Africa Chili for a Cause

    Gaetz Memorial United Church 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta

    GrammaLink-Africa Chili For a Cause $20 for Lunch and a Pottery Bowl Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:30 until the chili runs out Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross Street Tickets at the door All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation

    $20.00
  • Fabric & Yarn Sale

    St. Andrews United Church 218 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, Canada

    Saturday, October 25th – 10am – 3pm St. Andrews United Church 218 Kinchant Street Upstairs Hall.

    Free
  • Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Market for Africa

    Salvation Army Citadel, Kingston 816 Centennial Dr., Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    Our Market for Africa returns November 1 at 9AM in our new location: Salvation Army Citadel, 816 Centennial Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 0B2. Discover our superb handwoven African baskets and crafts, exceptional nature cards, spectacular Sandglass creations and African angels. Also exquisite Christmas crafts, hand-sewn and knitted toys and crafts for any occasion. Browse for […]

  • Grands & Friends Cafe @ All Saints Craft Fair

    Each year our Grands & Friends group runs the cafe during the All Saints High School Craft Fair. Visit us for our delicious homemade chili, soups, sandwiches and our famous sweet treats. Join us Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm!

  • Fair Trade and Artisan Market

    Trinity Grace United Church (803 East 16th Avenue), Vancouver, BC 803 East 16th Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Please join the VanGogos at this wonderful Fair Trade and Artisan Market on Saturday, November 1, from 10 AM to 4 PM! We will have a table filled with lovely crafts for sale. We are raising funds are for the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, supporting grandmothers in 14 countries in Africa […]

  • Movie night – Friendship Bench and Last Ranger

    Innis Town Hall 2 Sussex Drive, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The Friendship Bench, a movie about a mental health treatment program in Zimbabwe that uses grandmothers in the community to assist in the delivery of this treatment. When the community loses hope, grandmothers take action. The Last Ranger, a short film about rhino poaching and conservation in Amakhala Game reserve. This film was nominated for […]

  • Movie night – Friendship Bench and Last Ranger

    Innis Town Hall 2 Sussex Drive, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Toronto Grandmothers Groups together with the South African Film Festival are hosting a movie night on Monday November 3rd, 2025 at Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto. The Friendship Bench, a movie about a mental health treatment program in Zimbabwe that uses grandmothers in the community to assist in the delivery of this treatment. When […]

    $35