by Sloan Ramirez | Oct 24, 2023 | DI Staff, Free Goods Program, Learn, News
By Chris K., Supervisor, Free Goods | Calgary Drop-In Centre Colin’s warm welcome to the Donation Centre made me certain I was in the right place. Myself, and many of my hospitality industry colleagues had been hard hit by the pandemic, and for the first time, I...
by Sloan Ramirez | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today is WORLD SIGHT DAY and an opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of eye care. It is also a day for us to celebrate our new partners, and the opening of a new on-site clinic, here at the DI. Thanks to the generosity of i Gift Sight (IGS), we’re breaking...
by Sloan Ramirez | Sep 27, 2023 | DI Staff, News
The end of September marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day. On September 30th, we wear the colour orange to acknowledge that residential schools are a part of our history in Canada. This national movement began to honour...
by Sloan Ramirez | Sep 15, 2023 | News
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by Sloan Ramirez | Aug 31, 2023 | Addictions Support, DI Staff, Learn, News
Drug addict. Junkie. Crackhead. Drunk. These are all words we have heard used to describe those who use substances. Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects millions of people worldwide. At the DI as of July 2023, we have already surpassed the number...
