September 11, 2026
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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Every item donated through the Free Goods Program is one less item the Calgary Drop-In Centre needs to purchase. One box may not seem like much on its own, but thousands of donations coming together over the course of a year add up to more than $2.1 million in operational savings.
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Read our annual Report to Community for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This year’s report highlights our organization’s 65 year history and how we continue to evolve.
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Global News reporter Bella Finn took a tour of the Calgary Drop-In Centre as well as our Affordable and Supportive housing building, Greenview Rise. Kevin Webb, Director of Emergency Shelter & Housing, explains how the decentralization of our services will help housing outreach.
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Global News reporter Bella Finn took a tour of the Calgary Drop-In Centre as well as our Affordable and Supportive housing building, Greenview Rise. Kevin Webb, Director of Emergency Shelter & Housing, explains how the decentralization of our services will help housing outreach.
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The Calgary Drop-In Centre helps people address and overcome the barriers they face to acquiring a home of their own: 1) Lack of affordable and deeply affordable rentals, 2) Financial Strain, and 3) Limited Access to Household Furnishings.
The good news is, if we work together, we can build a stronger Calgary.
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