News & Stories
COVID-19 Response – As of March 3
February 23, 2021
As of February 23 at 12 p.m., there are no active cases of COVID-19 known between the clients or the staff at the Calgary Drop-In Centre. We work in close […]
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Kickstart Your Spring Cleaning with Community Cleanups!
April 21, 2023
National Volunteer Week 2023
April 19, 2023
International Women's Day 2023
March 8, 2023
More and more Canadian shelters are transforming to become housing-focused.
February 16, 2021
On February 12, The Canadian Shelter Transformation Network (CSTN) hosted a Transformed Shelters Webinar that brought together members from shelters in Canada, discussing how they have transformed themselves to become […]
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Thank you to our friends.
February 5, 2021
COVID-19 has changed everything. Yet, one constant has been the DI being fueled by kindness. During this pandemic, incredible support has been shown to us on behalf of our donors […]
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Calgary Drop-In Centre open for all during cold snap with expanded clothing room hours
February 5, 2021
It’s that time of year again – our rolling hills and city sidewalks are freezing over as the mercury drops well below zero. During the winter, pandemic or not, the […]
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Because of you, we raised over $1M. Thank You, Calgary!
January 26, 2021
This past holiday season, we asked you to give what you could, and in a year where everyone was facing tough times, your generosity went above and beyond. From November […]
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Thank you to our friends.
December 21, 2020
COVID-19 has changed everything. Yet, one constant has been the DI being fueled by kindness. During this pandemic, incredible support has been shown to us on behalf of our donors […]
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Apart but Together
December 21, 2020
When we rang in a new decade, none of us imagined what 2020 had in store. For many, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has shone a light […]
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Transitional Housing Program Housed 126 Community Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 19, 2020
From June 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020, the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) partnered with the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) on an innovative 6-month Transitional Housing Program. While most […]
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Inspiration to Share Kindness This Season
December 18, 2020
With the holidays lingering near, and a strange year coming to an end, it is a difficult time for many. It’s times like these, with shorter days and cold weather, […]
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Calgary shelters have space available for those seeking shelter, meals, and access to resources
December 5, 2020
Edited: December 10, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Calgary and the rest of the province, local homeless-serving agencies are doing everything they can to provide safe beds, […]
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