This June 21, 2021 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to celebrate and learn about the heritage and culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Below is a sample of Canadian events that will help to...
Without volunteers, we would not have been able to do the great work we are so proud to have done over the last 60 years! The DI is proud to have made some lasting change in the Calgary community. Rooted in community and fueled by kindness, we serve as part of the...
“The Value of One, The Power of Many” is the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week, and it perfectly reflects how volunteers so significantly impact agencies like ours. COVID-19 has brought many changes to all of us, but one thing that has...
Spring has sprung, and many fortunate Calgarians who have a home to call their own are housekeeping and letting go of old items. If you are in the same boat and have items (like furniture, kitchenware, clothing, computers, mobile phones, small appliances, books, and...
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we are at a loss for words in conveying just how grateful we are to have the volunteers we do! We cannot thank our volunteers enough for choosing to support in the DI’s vision of building a community where everyone can...