by Kala Servansingh | Nov 20, 2025 | Addictions Support, Impact Stories
This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week, a time when communities across Canada come together to deepen their understanding of addiction, recovery, and the humanity behind the statistics. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre, this week holds special meaning. Every...
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...
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 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...
