Student-led non-profit initiative hosts free thrift event for those in need
Hannah Kavanagh
Published: Jan 26, 2026
Updated: Jan 26, 2026
CTV News
Excerpt
Students from an Edmonton high school kept a non-profit charity initiative alive with a two-day event that provided free clothing and hygiene products to anyone who needs them.
Christina Daniel founded Ross Sheppard High School’s Givology in 2024 as a Grade 11 student after learning one of her peers had been facing homelessness.
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