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...
by Sloan Ramirez | Nov 8, 2023 | DI Staff, Impact Stories, News
By Erin N., Senior Coordinator for Affordable Housing at the Calgary Drop-In Centre Located at one of the DI’s residential housing units in Northwest Calgary, Greenview Rise Community Garden is a creative space for community members who have exited homelessness to...
by Sloan Ramirez | Nov 7, 2023 | DI Staff, Housing, Just Say Yes, Learn, News
By Inam T., Policy & Advocacy Specialist Calgary Drop-In Centre At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (DI) we see the impact of the housing crisis every day. We provide emergency shelter and support services to people experiencing homelessness in Calgary and believe...
by Sloan Ramirez | Oct 24, 2023 | DI Staff, Free Goods Program, Learn, News
By Chris K., Supervisor, Free Goods | Calgary Drop-In Centre Colin’s warm welcome to the Donation Centre made me certain I was in the right place. Myself, and many of my hospitality industry colleagues had been hard hit by the pandemic, and for the first time, I...