by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Sep 27, 2024 | News
September 30 marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Today, we wear orange to acknowledge that for more than a century, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools, as part of a...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Sep 23, 2024 | News
Despite the forecast for the week ahead, winter is coming and here at the DI we’re preparing for a busy season ahead. As temperatures drop, we will start to see more people coming through our doors seeking warmth, shelter, meals and other supports. The plummeting...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Aug 28, 2024 | News
At the DI, we believe in creating safer and inclusive spaces for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. As an organization dedicated to providing support and care to those in need, we are proud to participate once again in the upcoming Calgary...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Aug 26, 2024 | News
As we commemorate National Women’s Equality Day, a day that holds profound significance in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality, I am honored to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women in our society and within our very own community. At the Drop-In Centre,...
by joy.domingo.glenn@freshwatercreative.ca | Jul 24, 2024 | News
Photo: Devon+Lang Recently donated 1000 pairs of underwear to the donation center as part of their goal to donate 500,000 pairs of underwear in the next 10 years. Giving back to the community is something we cannot get enough of, as hundreds of Calgarians go without...