2024 Events


2024 Campaign Event - 5 Days Social Night at the Pint on Whyte!
Mar
28
to Mar 29

2024 Campaign Event - 5 Days Social Night at the Pint on Whyte!

To send-off our 2024 campaign, we’re hosting a 5 Days Social Night at the Pint on Whyte! Enjoy a lively evening of fun and socializing with us! Unwind with fellow students over drinks, music, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or you’re simply looking to kick back after a long week of classes, we promise that this event will be a night to remember. All shares of our ticket proceeds go straight to YESS (Youth Empowerment Support Services), transforming our ticket sales to actionable help for at-risk youth in Edmonton!

Tickets are on sale now! Check out our Instagram bio to buy your tickets now!

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2024 Campaign Event - Krispy Kreme Bake Sale
Mar
27

2024 Campaign Event - Krispy Kreme Bake Sale

On March 27th in the CCIS building, 5 Days will be holding it’s very first Krispy Kreme bake sale! Students and staff can come by to enjoy a small break with some delicious Krispy Kreme donuts during their busy day! People will not only be treating their taste buds to some delectable donuts, but will also be supporting a meaningful cause! All of your generous proceeds received from bake sales will be directly contributed to YESS (Youth Empowerment & Support Services) to support at-risk youth who face homelessness. Every student and staff member is joining to make a difference. **Photos will be taken at the event

Directions:

Van Vliet Complex (VVC) is located on 82 University Campus NW, Edmonton Alberta T6G 2H9. Social Street Area inside Van Vliet Complex are beside Chopped Leaf or across the hallway beside the Hall of Fame.

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2024 Campaign Event - Pie It Forward: Tossing Treats, Helping Hearts
Mar
26

2024 Campaign Event - Pie It Forward: Tossing Treats, Helping Hearts

Get ready for a slice of hilarity at our pie-throwing event, where you can toss a pie at our brave executive team—all in the name of charity! This is your chance to 'cream' the leaders of our organization, showing them your support for YESS (Youth Empowerment Support Services) in the most playful way possible. Join us for an unforgettable day of laughter, camaraderie, and good-natured fun, where every pie thrown is a step closer to making a significant difference in the lives of those in our city.

We’ll be throwing pies in the Main Quad from 12pm-3pm, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to pie it forward and make a sweet impact!

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2024 Campaign Event - Mini Bakery Pop Up
Mar
25

2024 Campaign Event - Mini Bakery Pop Up

Come drop by after a long day of studying, working, or working out, to check out our mini bake sale!

While enjoying the delicious food, students and faculty staff are simultaneously helping raise awareness and support for youth who are currently experiencing homelessness in Edmonton. All the profit from the bake sale will be directly donated to YESS (Youth Empowerment and Support Services), making a positive impact in our local community. Every single sale that staff members and students purchase contribute to the cause. 

This year, we had the pleasure of partnering with Doughnut Party! Our customers loved Doughnut Party and it was a treat being able to sell their products during our bakery pop up. Check out our sponsorship section to learn more about them!

Directions:

PCL Lounge is located in the northeast (Phase I) section of the CCIS building adjacent to lecture theaters 1-430 and 1-440 at the main level (Saskatchewan Drive Northwest 11335).When you walk in the entrance from Main Quad, walk straight, passing the elevators

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2024 Campaign Event - Pathway Home Pitch Off Competition
Mar
24

2024 Campaign Event - Pathway Home Pitch Off Competition

5 Days for the Homeless is extremely excited to announce that we held our very first pitch competition this year! With 12 different teams joining us in exploring a number of diverse solutions addressing homelessness in Edmonton, alongside our proud corporate partner Brookfield Residential, the event was a huge success with our teams taking home a prize pool of $1900!

Teams had the opportunity to connect with passionate individuals interested in driving social change, serving as a catalyst in supporting and empowering themselves to become the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders committed to making a lasting difference in our community.

Congratulations to our winning teams!

1st place - ABA Consulting, $1000

2nd place - Dynamite Consulting, $500

3rd place - Team Summit, $100 and $200 of in-kind prizes

4th place - Stuart Littler Inc, $100 of in-kind prizes

For the full Pathway Home Pitch Competition photo gallery, click the button below!

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2024 March Bottle Drive
Mar
2
to Mar 3

2024 March Bottle Drive

On March 2nd and 3rd, the 5 Days Volunteer team organized our 2024 Bottle Drive! With 8 different teams gearing up to brave the snow in -20 degree weather, we were able to accumulate a total of 147 bags of bottles, resulting in $758 raised!

The drive served as both a fantastic bonding opportunity with our team, and as well as a perfect opportunity to meet members of nearby communities to raise awareness for YESS (Youth Empowerment Support Services) and our donation campaign!

A special thank you to ANPA (Alberta Not-for-Profit Association) for volunteering their time with us! We had a fantastic time going door-to-door with them and we highly encourage anyone interested in the student non-profit space to learn more about them at https://www.anpaualberta.ca/

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Top Gun Movie Night!
Feb
16

Top Gun Movie Night!

Ready to fly into the danger zone? Prepare for an unforgettable adventure at our Top Gun: Maverick Movie Night. Experience the thrill of high-flying action and intense dogfights as Maverick takes to the skies once more. Grab a snack at our concessions stand, where all our proceeds go straight to YESS (Youth Empowerment Support Services)

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Volunteering at the Edmonton Food Bank
Jan
28

Volunteering at the Edmonton Food Bank

On January 28th, 2024, we had our first opportunity to work with our 2024 Volunteer Ambassadors to help sort donations at the Edmonton Food Bank! Our executives had a fantastic time working along side our new team and we’re looking forward to our next volunteering opportunity!

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ANPA X 5 Days Internal Case Competition: Case For A Cause
Dec
3

ANPA X 5 Days Internal Case Competition: Case For A Cause

On December 3rd 2023, we had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with ANPA (Alberta Not-for-Profit Association) to host an internal case competition at the Alberta School of Business. With 11 different teams competing to develop comprehensive and unique solutions for the local Edmontonian company ‘More than a Fad’, the competition was a rousing success, attracting significant attention from our student body and as well as serving to provide our teams with new knowledge and expertise from our panel of judges.

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Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity
Nov
27

Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity

The volunteer experience with our executive team at Habitat for Humanity was an incredible opportunity! We dedicated our time and effort to helping organize and clean the store, working hand in hand with their staff to learn about the organization’s values and efforts.

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