October 16, 2026
Imagine not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight. Not knowing where your next meal will come from, where you’ll keep your belongings safe or who you can turn to when everything feels uncertain. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (DI), those moments happen every day. Because a meal is never just a meal. A bed is never just a bed. Sometimes, they are the first steps toward a new beginning.
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October 16, 2026
October 9, 2026
Everyone deserves to be seen, heard and treated with dignity. This World Mental Health Day, we are reminded that understanding someone’s experience begins with listening.
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Imagine not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight. Not knowing where your next meal will come from, where you’ll keep your belongings safe or who you can turn to when everything feels uncertain. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (DI), those moments happen every day. Because a meal is never just a meal. A bed is never just a bed. Sometimes, they are the first steps toward a new beginning.
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This National Recovery Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize the incredible work happening across the Calgary Drop-In Centre every day to support people on their recovery journeys.
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This National Recovery Awareness Month, we are proud to recognize the incredible work happening across the Calgary Drop-In Centre every day to support people on their recovery journeys.
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On September 11, 2001, the Calgary Drop In Centre’s new shelter was still weeks away from opening. 9/11 changed everything, turning an unfinished building into an unexpected place of refuge.
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The DI’s Community Pantry For Eddy, some of the most meaningful moments in his work happen around a kitchen table. As a supportive case manager at one of the Calgary […]
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We remember Malcolm, a valued friend and devoted volunteer of the Calgary Drop-In Centre whose generosity and commitment meant so much to our community.
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Thanks to the ongoing support of donors, businesses, volunteers, and community partners, the Free Goods Program keeps a supply of donated goods on hand that can be mobilized quickly when unexpected needs arise.
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Thanks to the Hope & Aspire Fund, every dollar donated to our Free Goods Program will go twice as far, helping more individuals and families create a place to call home while strengthening the supports that make lasting change possible.
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