National Philanthropy Day: Celebrating Generosity and Impact
November 14, 2024
National Philanthropy Day is a special occasion to recognize and celebrate the profound impact that charitable giving and volunteerism have on our communities.
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National Philanthropy Day: Celebrating Generosity and Impact
November 14, 2024
From Shelter to Home: Why we embraced a housing-focused approach to support our community.
October 31, 2024
Several years ago, our current President and CEO, Sandra Clarkson, attended a talk by Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting, where he spoke passionately about how shelters could be a driving force in ending homelessness. His message was clear: by adopting a housing-focused approach, shelters can transform into a process rather than just a destination. This ignited a spark in Sandra, leading to a new, bold vision for the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) to transition to a housing-focused shelter.
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Addressing Canada’s Housing Crisis: How You Can Help Through Federal Advocacy
October 28, 2024
At the DI, we witness the housing crisis in Calgary every day. The impact of housing instability is immediate, severe, and widespread. Unfortunately, this crisis is not isolated to Calgary; […]
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National Truth and Reconciliation Day: Shelter guests share messages of hope, truth, and learning
September 27, 2024
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 […]
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Bundling Up for Good: Join Our Winter Donation Drive
September 23, 2024
Despite the forecast for the week ahead, winter is coming and here at the DI we’re preparing for a busy season ahead.
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Embracing Diversity: Continually supporting the Calgary Pride Festival
August 28, 2024
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 […]
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Celebrating National Women’s Equality Day: Empowering Voices and Inspiring Change
August 26, 2024
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 […]
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Life Changing Underwear
July 24, 2024
Giving back to the community is something we cannot get enough of, as hundreds of Calgarians go without the essentials that afford them a comfortable lifestyle.
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Help Us Provide Relief During the Heat Wave
July 7, 2024
Join us in our Matching Campaign for Heat Wave Relief. As temperatures soar and a severe heat wave grips our city, we are reaching out to ask for your support in providing much-needed relief to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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A time to celebrate, learn and reflect.
June 13, 2024
The days are getting longer, and Spring is peeking around the corner. This time of year, many Calgarians who are fortunate enough to have a home to call their own are cleaning house and letting go of old items.
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