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2025/26 DONOR IMPACT REPORT. Real people. Real impact.2025/26 Donor Impact Report2 DID YOU KNOW... EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Because of you, real change happens every day at SAIT. Your generosity is helping students overcome barriers, gain hands-on experience and build the skills they need to succeed. No matter how or where you choose to support SAIT, your generosity is building bold futures and opening doors for students across our community. THANK YOUfor making real impact in the lives of SAIT students today and tomorrow! SAIT is honoured to be situated on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy and the people of Treaty 7, including the Tsuut’ina and Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, in Moh’kinsstis, now known as Calgary. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Alberta and the many Indigenous communities who continue to live, learn and lead here today. We acknowledge this shared place with gratitude and a commitment to building meaningful relationships and understanding.32025/26 Donor Impact Report Life as a student can be difficult. Exams, studying,assignments —these can all add up and take a toll on one’s mental and physical health. And dealing with all that on an empty stomach makes the stress even worse. Across Canada, rising food costs continue to strain household budgets and studentsarefeeling that pressure, too.Many balance tuition, rent and long work hours, often with little money left for grocery shopping.To help ease that pressure, food security initiatives such as SAIT’s Student Food Pantry — a free campus food fridge — and the SAIT Students’ Association’s emergency foodfundand subsidized fresh produce program are available. When the Student Food Pantry first opened in SAIT’s Interfaith Centre, the response was immediate — and deeply emotional. “Some of the students were in tears, saying, ‘I can’t believe SAIT would do this,’” recalls Interfaith Liaison Art Kung (EMT ’90),who helps oversee the program. The pantry offers free food in a welcoming, judgment-free spacewith items from campus partners like Tim Hortons, Starbucks and on- campus diningcentres.There are no forms to fill out and no questions asked — just food whenit’sneeded most. “You come in, you see there’s food, you have lunch,” Kung explains. The need, however, continues to grow because meals tend to go fast.At times, “Thirty meals are gone in two hours,” shares Kung. Hunger impacts concentration and academic performance. “They’re not bad students,” Kung notes. “They’re dealing with hunger.” Thanks to donor generosity, the Student Food Pantryprovidesmore than meals — it offers stability,dignityand a sense of belonging. 256 current and former SAIT employees showed their support, contributing $82,447 toward student success DID YOU KNOW ... MORE THAN JUST A MEAL. MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH2025/26 Donor Impact Report4 A SHARED LEGACY OF GIVING. Celebrating Kathy Waram’s lifelong commitment to giving by supporting SAIT students through education and Skills competition opportunities. When Rick and Kathy Waram attended the 2009 WorldSkills competition in Calgary, they were struck by the talent on display and spent hours afterwards talking about the experience. “The enthusiasm of the young people participating — it was heartwarming. To see what they were accomplishing and the range of skills … it was really amazing to watch.” recalls Rick. The dedication and talent they witnessed that day stayed with Rick and Kathy for years, inspiring Kathy to name SAIT as a beneficiary before she passed away in July 2025. In her self-authored obituary, Kathy described SAIT as one of the charities closest to her heart, explaining her desire to “help enrich our next generation.” After her passing, Rick revisited their plans for giving and wanted to create something that truly reflected Kathy’s values. What began as a commitment to student scholarships grew into a broader legacy — one that supports both financial need and hands-on learning. Through the Cowin Waram Legacy Award and the Kathy (Cowin) Waram Legacy Fund, students will receive financial support for their education as well as opportunities to participate in Skills competitions. Rick has already begun supporting students attending upcoming competitions, bringing this legacy to life. “Everything in her made Kathy want to be part of young people’s lives … she was a giver,” shares Rick. “I became so excited because her legacy will live on.” Inspired by the talent he and Kathy witnessed that day in 2009, Rick decided that the Kathy (Cowin) Waram Legacy Fund would support student expenses related to travelling to or participating in a Skills competition. “There are so many young people who are gifted but can’t afford to go,” he says. “Having that help is crucial.” When he thinks about the long-term impact of his and Kathy’s kindness, Rick hopes to inspire a sense of empowerment, an appreciation for generosity, and one feeling in particular. “Gratitude,” says Rick. “And hopefully one day they’ll pay it forward.” A total of 418 donors contributed to student awards, directly supporting access to education and student success DID YOU KNOW ...52025/26 Donor Impact Report BUILDING BOLD IDEAS AND BRIGHT FUTURES WITH GIVING DAY 2025. Did you know SAIT's ninth annual Giving Day raised almost $184,000 from nearly 300 donors, surpassing the $110,000 goal? Giving Day helps make emergency financial assistance, hands-on learning opportunities and collaborative spaces possible. And thanks to you, those gifts are already driving real impact — from holiday hampers for the SAIT Students’ Association’s Adopt-a-Family program, to food support for Natoysopoyiis and SAIT’s Student Food Pantry, to expanded resources for students with diverse learning needs and curriculum tools that build resilience and career readiness. For students, that impact is deeply personal. And for one SAIT grad, Travis Gallup (EVT '11), Giving Day was the moment to give back for the very first time. 1,131 donors supported SAIT students and programs this year DID YOU KNOW ...2025/26 Donor Impact Report6 GIVING DAY AND GIVING BACK. For Travis Gallup (EVT ’11), a long-standing family connection with SAIT and the desire to make a difference have inspired his first-ever gift in support of student success. Travis Gallupgrew up on the Bar 44 Ranch, his family’s farm near Water Valley, AB and spent six years working asa ranch hand for his parents. His experiences on the ranch instilledan unshakeable work ethicin him — there was no cutting corners when helping to birth calves in -40°C weather. The same is true for Gallup today as he develops safety protocols for leading Canadian dairy company Lactalis Canada. Last October, as part of SAIT’s annual Giving Daycampaign, Gallup made his first- ever donation. He sees his gift in support of theReal Futurescampaign — a fundraising initiative raising $150 million to transform how, who and what SAIT teaches — as a way of giving back to the school that helped him succeed. “I wanted to help pave the way for students’ successes,” he says. “It's so important to give back sohard-working students have everything they need to get the most out of their education.” In 1940, Gallup’s great-grandmother graduated from the Calgary Normal School — the training facility for Alberta primary and secondary school teachers that shared Heritage Hall for decades — and his father graduated from Power Engineering Technology in 1977. When he reflects on this generational connection with SAIT and why he made the decision to honour that connection through philanthropy, Gallup says it’s a mentality instilled in him through family. “I get that ingrained in me by my parents — being charitable and being of service,” he says. “Whether it’s SAIT or something else, I just want to pay it forward and help others.” DID YOU KNOW ... 420 alumni donors contributed $311,320, continuing a proud tradition of giving back 72025/26 Donor Impact Report SPARKING ELECTRICAL EXCELLENCE AT THE RANDY O’DELL CENTRE FOR ELECTRICAL TRADES. 260 new donors joined our community this year, helping further the impact on students' lives DID YOU KNOW ... Randy O’Dell had a spark for electrical trades — one that began in New Brunswick, where he trained as an electrician. In 1978, he moved to Calgary and in 1984, founded O’Dell Electric. Through dedication, expertise and a commitment to quality, he built a respected company known for excellence. When Randy passed away in 2017, he left a legacy rooted in giving back. And because many O’Dell Electric apprentices had trained at SAIT, it was a natural place to invest in the future of the trade. Since 2018, the O’Dell estate has contributed more than $3 million towards electrical excellence at SAIT and continues to build on Randy’s legacy. Together, these gifts supported the design and renovation of the Randy O’Dell Centre for Electrical Trades, which officially opened in the Thomas Riley building in November 2025. The upgraded spaces feature industry-leading training equipment and flexible, modular labs where students can seamlessly move between hands-on learning and theory. “The O’Dell estate investment has transformed not only our spaces, but the experience and confidence of every learner,” says David Peard, Academic Chair for Electrical Trades. More than 4,700 learners have already benefited, with thousands more to come. “I am incredibly proud that Randy’s legacy lives on,” says Sherry Payne, executrix of the estate. “He would be so pleased to see these facilities and the difference they are making.” Today, Randy O’Dell’s legacy gifts continue to shape futures — powering the next generation of skilled trades professionals.2025/26 Donor Impact Report8 OPENING DOORS TO THE SKILLED TRADES. Thanks to donor support, SAIT is helping young people discover what’s possible — opening doors to hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and shape future careers in the skilled trades. Through Youth Initiatives, students are introduced to trades early and often, gaining real-world experience that connects classroom learning with meaningful opportunities. These donor-supported opportunities empower youth to explore their interests, build practical skills and imagine new pathways for their future. Last year, SAIT welcomed more than 120 young women to Exploring Skilled Trades for Girls, where junior high students rolled up their sleeves and tried trades first-hand — from bricklaying, autobody and motorcycle mechanics to refrigeration, roofing, welding and woodworking. Guided by instructors and industry mentors, participants gained confidence while discovering new interests and possibilities. “I really like learning that women can work in male-dominated jobs and thrive!” EXPLORING SKILLED TRADES FOR GIRLS PARTICIPANT Another win in 2026 was the donor-supported Exploratory Building Trades program, which was delivered in partnership with Mattamy Homes and the Calgary Board of Education. For three months, 10 high school students enjoyed gaining real- world experience through site visits, field trips and constructing a home office shed. Through support from our donor community, these opportunities are part of a connected pathway that is helping youth explore trades in ways that are accessible, engaging and meaningful. By investing in youth today, donors are opening doors and helping to build a skilled, confident workforce for tomorrow. More than 3,300 youth registered for Digital Youth programming in the 2025/26 academic year DID YOU KNOW ...Next >