Family Support

It takes a village to raise a child and the Community Connection Centre will help you connect to the village around you. Below there are a number of resources that are found in Olds and the surrounding Central Alberta area to help families become resilient, strong and healthy. 

• AHS Goodbye Mealtime Struggles Class
• AHS Growing your baby - what to eat during pregnancy
• AHS Infant Nutrition Class
• BGC of Olds and Area (Boys & Girls Club of Olds and Area)
• Mountain View Family Resource Network  
• Olds Municipal Library

Back 2 School BBQ Bash

We are thrilled to partner with the Community Lending Shelf, BGC of Olds and Area, Olds Christmas Angels, and the Youth Empowerment Program to kick off the school year for kids attending school in OLDS! Join us for a fun-filled evening with free hot dogs, drinks, and community celebration.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Location: Community Lending Shelf – 4829 50 Street

Need a hand with back-to-school essentials? Due to the amount of interest in free school supplies, clothing, and shoes, the School Supplies Request Form is currently paused. 

School supplies will be ready for pick up at the Back 2 School BBQ Bash. See details above. 

For more information please contact hdixon@olds.ca.

Adopt a Student

Want to make a direct, tangible difference in a local child's life this school year? We are looking for amazing community members to "Adopt a Student" and help them start the classroom year with confidence!

A True Community Effort

This program is a proud partnership between the Community Connection Centre, Community Lending Shelf, BGC of Olds and Area, Youth Empowerment Support (YES), Olds Christmas Angels, Staples, United Way and Western Financial Group in Olds. Together, we are working to ensure every student has what they need to succeed.

How you can help:

1. Request a Student: Let us know you want to help, and we will pair you with a local student.
2. Get the List: We will provide you with the exact school supply list requested by their teacher.
3. Shop & Drop: You purchase the supplies and drop them off to ensure they are ready for the big day!

Other ways to help. Pick a few items from the list below and drop it off the Community Connection Centre (4911 - 51 Avenue) or the Community Lending Shelf (4829 - 50 Street) or Western Financial Group (5219 50 Avenue).

• Binders
• Broad or Fine Line Markers
• Pencils, Pens (no gel pens)
• Erasers
• Rulers
• Glue Sticks
• Pencil Crayons
• Highlighters
• Black Sharpie Markers ( Fine Tip and Ultra Fine Tip)
• Looseleaf
• Hilroy Work Books - 80 page
• Dry Erase Markers ( Chisel Tip and Fine Tip)
• Duotangs
• Index Dividers
• Pencil Sharpener with container for shavings
• Scissors
• Twistable Crayons
• Backpacks or Lunch Kits
• Water Bottles
• Wired Headphones with straight jack
• Geometry Set
• Scientific calculator

Ready to adopt a student or want more details?

Call the Community Connection Centre at 403-556-7480 and push #1. Or email Heather Dixon at Hdixon@olds.ca