When we rang in a new decade, none of us imagined what 2020 had in store. For many, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has shone a light on why it is so crucial to support our homeless population. Amidst stay-at-home recommendations, many realized the...
From June 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020, the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) partnered with the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) on an innovative 6-month Transitional Housing Program. While most transitional housing programs are set within a 2-year window, having a...
With the holidays lingering near, and a strange year coming to an end, it is a difficult time for many. It’s times like these, with shorter days and cold weather, that the holidays can bring us an opportunity to connect and feel a sense of community and warmth. Yet,...
Edited: December 10, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Calgary and the rest of the province, local homeless-serving agencies are doing everything they can to provide safe beds, meals, housing support, and social isolation space for Calgarians who have no...
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is proud to stand alongside our peers in the homeless-serving sector to celebrate National Housing Day. This year is special as 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of National Housing Day. National Housing Day began because Canada...
