by Chris Cutler | Oct 10, 2025 | Free Goods Program, Impact Stories, Uncategorized
Today is World Homeless Day — a time to reflect, raise awareness, and take action for those experiencing homelessness in our communities. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre, this day carries special meaning. Since 2016, we’ve reduced chronic homelessness in our shelter by...
by Chris Cutler | Jun 19, 2025 | Free Goods Program, Impact Stories, Uncategorized
We are so honoured to share that the Calgary Drop-In Centre’s Free Goods Program has received the Calgary Award for Environmental Achievement from the City of Calgary. On behalf of all of us at the DI, I want to extend our deepest thanks to Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the...
by Chris Cutler | Mar 20, 2024 | DI Staff, Events, Free Goods Program, Impact Stories, News
Author: Inam Teja, Policy & Advocacy Specialist, Calgary Drop-In Centre Calgary’s housing shortage is being experienced most painfully by the most vulnerable in our society. The Calgary Drop-In Centre is calling on City Council to follow through on Home is Here:...
by Chris Cutler | Mar 7, 2024 | DI Staff, Events, Free Goods Program, Impact Stories, News
Author: Anda Fabrig, DEI Liaison On March 8th across the globe, we recognize this day for the accomplishments and achievements of women—it’s also a time to raise awareness for the work being done to achieve gender equity. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre, we want...
by Chris Cutler | Feb 22, 2024 | Free Goods Program, Housing, News, Practicum, Volunteers
As Random Acts of Kindness Week ends, let’s not forget that we can carry the kindness forward all year long! Learn how you can make a #RippleEffect in your community! 7 ways to continue Random Acts of Kindness this year: 1. Give Compliments: Offer sincere...
by Chris Cutler | Feb 15, 2024 | Free Goods Program, Housing, News, Practicum, Volunteers
By Alexis H., Executive Assistant | Calgary Drop-In Centre We are pleased to open a Request for Proposals for consolidated legal services. The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is looking to engage an external law firm to perform comprehensive legal services for the...
