Our mission is to end homelessness — one person at a time
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is a nationally accredited organization and we exist to connect vulnerable adults (18+) experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness with housing, shelter, and health programs.
We provide low-barrier access to care, when and where it is needed, with a goal to support each person’s transition to the most independent living possible.
Homeless-serving systems have traditionally been designed to manage issues of homelessness, and we see our housing-focused work as an opportunity to design a system geared towards ending experiences of homelessness.
Statement Regarding Evolution of DI Services
The DI is currently undertaking a strategic initiative where we are exploring the evolution of our services. This work has been referred to as “decentralization” in recent media coverage and, although the decentralization of our programs away from one congregate shelter building is a potential outcome of our data-based exploration phase, no decisions have been made at this time. We are currently undertaking a thorough analysis of the needs of our shelter guests and are determining how best we can improve housing outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
Read the latest on our blog
- A Meal Today, A Pathway Forward
Imagine not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight. Not knowing where your next meal will come from, where you’ll keep your belongings safe or who you can turn to when everything feels uncertain. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (DI), those moments happen every day. Because a meal is never just a meal. A bed is never just a bed. Sometimes, they are the first steps toward a new beginning. - World Mental Health Day: Seeing the Person Beyond the CircumstancesEveryone deserves to be seen, heard and treated with dignity. This World Mental Health Day, we are reminded that understanding someone’s experience begins with listening.
- World Homeless Day: Calgarians Helping Calgarians, One Person at a TimeImagine not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight. Not knowing where your next meal will come from, where you’ll keep your belongings safe or who you can turn to when everything feels uncertain. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (DI), those moments happen every day. Because a meal is never just a meal. A bed is never just a bed. Sometimes, they are the first steps toward a new beginning.
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