by Kala Servansingh | Aug 5, 2026 | Free Goods Program
Most people know the Calgary Drop-In Centre’s Free Goods Program for its everyday work, supporting people experiencing homelessness and helping them move into housing. Lesser known is that the program also plays an important role when emergencies force people...
by Kala Servansingh | Jul 30, 2026 | Free Goods Program, Housing, Video
Moving from homelessness into housing is a life changing milestone. It is the beginning of a new chapter filled with hope, possibility, and the opportunity to build a brighter future. But a home is more than four walls. It is a place to feel safe. A place to find...
by Kala Servansingh | Jul 24, 2026 | Free Goods Program
A donation does more than you think. Here’s something not everyone knows: every donation creates more than one kind of impact. When you donate a box of clothing or a case of hygiene products, it’s easy to picture where...
by Kala Servansingh | Apr 28, 2026 | Campaign, Free Goods Program, News
No one wants to rely on an emergency shelter. Together, we can build a stronger calagary. The Calgary Drop-In Centre continues to see high numbers of new people requiring support. For example, each month we help an average of 48 people exit homelessness...
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...
