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Fundraiser to support pets

Donation drop off for Central Alberta Humane Society’s Ultimate Garage Sale begins Friday

Jun 30, 2026 | 10:34 AM

The Central Alberta Humane Society’s Ultimate Garage Sale is just around the corner.

Beginning on July 3, the non-profit organization will begin accepting donations of items for the garage sale that will open to the public on Friday, July 24.

“Our Ultimate Garage Sale is truly powered by the generosity of our community,” said Jennifer Erickson, Fund Development Coordinator at Central Alberta Humane Society. “Every donated item represents someone choosing to make a difference. Together, those donations become food, medical care, shelter, and hope for hundreds of animals each year. Whether you are donating, shopping, or sharing our event, you are helping create a stronger, more compassionate community.”

All the money raised through the garage sale goes towards emergency boarding for pets in crisis, the pet food bank, low-cost spay and neuter assistance, humane education, lost and found services, and compassionate care for animals awaiting their forever homes.

Donation drop-off will take place daily at the fieldhouse at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer from July 3-18 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be a VIP shopping night on Thursday, July 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. to give people an opportunity to buy items before it opens to the public. Tickets for the VIP event are $25 online or $35 at the door.

The garage sale at St. Joseph will then open to the public on July 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., before reopening on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After the garage sale, the Humane Society will hold a community non-profit pick-up day on Monday, July 7, where registered non-profits from central Alberta will be able to take any items for free.

Organizers ask that those hoping to donate bring gently used items that are clean, complete, and in good condition.

“Invite your friends, neighbours, family, and coworkers,” they added. “The more donations and shoppers we welcome, the more animals we can help.”

More specifically, they are looking for items such as furniture, home décor, kitchenware, small household appliances, sporting goods, books, puzzles, games, toys, seasonal decorations, tools, pet supplies, collectibles, and camping and outdoor equipment.

They will turn away items such as large office furniture, mattresses, large household appliances, hazardous materials, broken items, and heavily soiled donations.

“Our supporters give so generously each year, and we want every donation to have the greatest possible impact,” said Jennifer Erickson, Fund Development Coordinator at Central Alberta Humane Society. “If an item doesn’t find a new home during the sale, we’re delighted to see it continue helping another organization serve our community.”

This year, the Central Alberta Humane Society is celebrating 50 years of service improving the lives of companion animals throughout the region.