The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is thrilled to have received the Engaging Communities Award alongside The Mustard Seed, Alpha House, and Salvation Army as part of the United Way’s Bhayana and Agency Awards. This awards program is designed to shine a spotlight on...
Calgarians got together recently to support those affected by the recent eruptions in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Calgary’s Volcano Relief Drives saw great turn out, and we are so honoured to have been a part of...
Working alongside other homeless serving agencies in Calgary, the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) has continued to advocate for the prioritization of those we serve in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Today, we are excited to announce details of a short-term pilot...
When we rang in a new decade, none of us imagined what 2020 had in store. For many, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has shone a light on why it is so crucial to support our homeless population. Amidst stay-at-home recommendations, many realized the...
With the holidays lingering near, and a strange year coming to an end, it is a difficult time for many. It’s times like these, with shorter days and cold weather, that the holidays can bring us an opportunity to connect and feel a sense of community and warmth. Yet,...
Edited: December 10, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Calgary and the rest of the province, local homeless-serving agencies are doing everything they can to provide safe beds, meals, housing support, and social isolation space for Calgarians who have no...
