Ready, Set, Go!
For over a decade, Ready, Set, Go! has been Lethbridge’s premier back-to-school event — connecting over 500 families to 20+ community services and providing free backpacks and school supplies to more than 1,500 students each year. Hosted in partnership with the YMCA of Lethbridge, this two-day event removes the financial barrier of back-to-school costs so that every child, from kindergarten through Grade 12, can walk into the classroom prepared and ready to learn.
Through the generous support of local donors, businesses, and volunteers, Ready, Set, Go! goes beyond supplies — it wraps families in a community resource fair offering connections to health, education, and social services right when they need them most.
Donate
Your gift helps us fill backpacks, stock classrooms, and send a powerful message to families in need: your community has your back. Every dollar ensures another student starts the year on the right foot.
- Donate school supplies
- Make a financial donation to help purchase school supplies
Give today and help set a child up for success.
Most Wanted Items:
- Pencils & Erasers
- Pencil Cases
- Markers & Pencil
Crayons - Notebooks
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Calculator
Register
Getting ready for the 2027-28 school year just got easier!
Ready, Set, Go! offers free school supplies for eligible students. Registration is required. Visit the Ready, Set, Go! website to sign up online today.
Pick Up Dates:
August 19 | 2–6 PM | Cor Van Raay YMCA
August 20 | 2–6 PM | MyCityCare