Several years ago, our current President and CEO, Sandra Clarkson, attended a talk by Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting, where he spoke passionately about how shelters could be a driving force in ending homelessness. His message was clear: by adopting a...
At the DI, we witness the housing crisis in Calgary every day. The impact of housing instability is immediate, severe, and widespread. Unfortunately, this crisis is not isolated to Calgary; it stretches across Canada, affecting communities big and small. We need to...
September 30 marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Today, we wear orange to acknowledge that for more than a century, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools, as part of a...
Despite the forecast for the week ahead, winter is coming and here at the DI we’re preparing for a busy season ahead. As temperatures drop, we will start to see more people coming through our doors seeking warmth, shelter, meals and other supports. The plummeting...
At the DI, we believe in creating safer and inclusive spaces for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. As an organization dedicated to providing support and care to those in need, we are proud to participate once again in the upcoming Calgary...
As we commemorate National Women’s Equality Day, a day that holds profound significance in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality, I am honored to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women in our society and within our very own community. At the Drop-In Centre,...
