by Kala Servansingh | Nov 21, 2025 | Housing, Video
Today is National Housing Day: a time to reflect on the state of our housing crisis. We partnered with Alpha House to share why housing is the solution to homelessness. We know that Calgary is stronger when everyone has a safe place to call home. Housing isn’t just...
by Kala Servansingh | Nov 18, 2025 | Housing, Podcast
Calgary Drop-In Centre CEO, Sandra Clarkson, recently spoke with host Angela Nguyen on the Leader Within Podcast. From the Leader Within Podcast: How do today’s leaders stay grounded while facing systemic issues, rising complexity, and compassion fatigue? In this...
by Kala Servansingh | Apr 9, 2025 | Housing, Podcast
Calgary Drop-In Centre CEO, Sandra Clarkson, discusses social impact and housing with Tyler Chisholm on Collision’s YYC podcast. From Collision YYC: Sandra addresses significant challenges we face in our community, such as the opioid crisis, the increasing...
by webmaster | Nov 21, 2024 | Housing, News
As we recognize National Housing Day, it’s essential to reflect on the critical role that housing plays in the well-being of individuals and families in our community. As we reflect on the past 50 years, it is essential to recognize both the progress made in...
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...