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UBAKA Edmonton Chapter is honored to be able to present a donation to YEG Built For Life Foundation,. Thank you to all our supporters over the riding season for your generosity in helping us help kids and families. We would also like to thank YEG Built For Life Foundation for everything you do for victims of domestic violence, for being a voice for women and children and providing safety and hope for the future.
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2025 Scholarship Award CeremonyOn Saturday, September 27, 2025, we had the honour of celebrating our Academic & Practical Scholarship recipients at the Leduc Golf Club.
Thank you to Alexandra Park Dental, Justin Gray Homes and KWP Mechanical, Chan International & Jing Ying Martial Arts for their sponsorship and generosity. Each sponsor selected the recipient of their scholarship based on the recipient's application. Not only did they make education more accessible for our recipients — they are investing in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change makers. Their sponsorship and belief in these students sends a powerful message: that their dreams are valid, their goals are possible, and their journey matters. Congratulations to Marcy, Daina & Traci on being recipients of the Academic Scholarships sponsored by Alexandra Park Dental, Justin Gray Homes & KWP Mechanical! Congratulations to Zoey on being the recipient of a 10-week Modelling & Acting Program at Chan International Model & Talent Management! Congratulations to Ava, Nana, Tytanna, Denise, Roberta, Zoey, Connor & Laine on being recipients of 1 months martial arts classes at Jing Ying Martial Arts! Thank you to our host Leduc Golf Club and all the silent auction sponsors Snow Valley, Ravine's Edge Geo Glamping, Westjet, Carstar construction, Edmonton International Raceway of Wetaskiwin, Bad Habit Tattoo, Great Canadian Oil Change, Vlasta's Baking, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Edmonton Elks, Talon Point Defence, UBAKA, Smoken Pyrography, and Seeking Valhalla! A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who helped set up for the event, your help was greatly appreciated! We raised $3,174 to go toward our current programs and future housing project! |
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Huge Shoutout to BAD HABIT TATTOO CO. in South Edmonton Common for not only selecting YEG BUILT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION as the recipient of the proceeds raised from their Annual Flash Sale held on August 16, 2025, but also for the donations by clients as well as the Shop! We are honored to have been selected and have an opportunity to build a partnership for future events & activities with a business with a heart for giving back to the community! On behalf of BAD HABIT TATTOO CO., all toy donations will be given to Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse (UBAKA) in support of their court support backpacks for children testifying in criminal court. BAD HABIT TATTOO CO. raised $2,500 to go toward supporting clients including, but not limited to, being able to access counseling services and legal consultations through our partners client referral service. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and clients that got INK'D for charity! Your support is genuinely appreciated. #BreakTheSilenceAgainstDomesticViolence #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #SurvivorsUnited |
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YEG Built For Life Foundation is proud to be supported by the Federated Co-Op Ltd. Community Investment Fund which donated $4,000.00 toward building our essentials baskets! Thank you FCL for investing into the lives of others! |
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We are excited to announce our Membership with the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in May 2025 and be apart of an incredible organization that brings organizations together to network and share community initiatives!
Website: https://business.edmontonchamber.com/list/member/yeg-built-for-life-foundation-31874 |
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YEG BUILT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION is hosting our 2nd Annual Fundraiser at West Edmonton Mall on July 5, 2025!
We will do Q&A regarding domestic violence, domestic abuse and/or coercive control with individuals who are interested to learn about common characteristics of perpetrators, safe exit planning and what resources are available to those seeking to flee an abusive relationship. All fundraising proceeds will go toward our impending low-income subsidized counseling program, as well as our future long-term affordable housing project to support women and children fleeing abusive relationships. **Donations over $20 will be eligible for a tax receipt. Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025 Time: 10:00am- 9:00pm Location: West Edmonton Mall, Level 2 near Hudson Bay |
