Today is WORLD SIGHT DAY and an opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of eye care. It is also a day for us to celebrate our new partners, and the opening of a new on-site clinic, here at the DI. Thanks to the generosity of i Gift Sight (IGS), we’re breaking...
We are more than emergency shelter. From providing meals to access to low-barrier healthcare and housing supports for adults at risk of or experiencing homelessness, we work collaboratively to provide a wide spectrum of care that supports each person’s transition to...
“Fueled By Kindness.” It’s no secret that here at the Calgary Drop-In Centre, we try and infuse every act we do with an abundance of kindness because it is one of the core values our agency lives by. From providing essential services to...
By: Erin N., Senior Coordinator, Affordable Housing Although a lot of the excitement of the garden is getting your fingers dirty and bringing community together, or simply getting people outdoors, it also fosters education. Golden Acres growing experts have committed...
Many individuals and companies have a closet full of unused, unwanted electronics. These electronics can have a second life, and it is because of partnerships like those between the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) and the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) that we...
Our Statement of Support The news of a mass unmarked grave of children is a disgraceful piece of Canada’s legacy, and as a nation, we must acknowledge the immeasurable trauma that has been forced upon Indigenous peoples since colonialization. Together, we mourn...