by Sloan Ramirez | Sep 27, 2023 | DI Staff, News
The end of September marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day. On September 30th, we wear the colour orange to acknowledge that residential schools are a part of our history in Canada. This national movement began to honour...
by Sloan Ramirez | Sep 15, 2023 | News
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by Sloan Ramirez | Aug 31, 2023 | Addictions Support, DI Staff, Learn, News
Drug addict. Junkie. Crackhead. Drunk. These are all words we have heard used to describe those who use substances. Addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects millions of people worldwide. At the DI as of July 2023, we have already surpassed the number...
by Sloan Ramirez | Aug 29, 2023 | DI Staff, Housing, Learn, News
By Inam Teja, Policy & Advocacy Specialist Calgary Drop-In Centre At the Calgary Drop-In Centre, we’re not just focused on making our guests’ stays in shelter better, we’re focused on making those stays shorter. Since 2017, the DI has housed 2,343 people and...
by Sloan Ramirez | Aug 26, 2023 | DI Staff, News
On August 26th, 1971, the first Women’s Equality Day was celebrated in the United States and has been recognized each year after. It began as a recognition of an amendment to the US Constitution that allowed women to vote. Although this day began in America, it...
by Sloan Ramirez | Aug 22, 2023 | News
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