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...
by Sloan Ramirez | Nov 10, 2023 | DI Staff, Free Goods Program, Learn, Volunteers
By Cindy N., Manager, Fund Development & Community Engagement | Calgary Drop-In Centre World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13th as a reminder of the incredible power of empathy, compassion, and the willingness to give back to make the world a better...
by Sloan Ramirez | Oct 24, 2023 | DI Staff, Free Goods Program, Learn, News
By Chris K., Supervisor, Free Goods | Calgary Drop-In Centre Colin’s warm welcome to the Donation Centre made me certain I was in the right place. Myself, and many of my hospitality industry colleagues had been hard hit by the pandemic, and for the first time, I...
