by Kala Servansingh | Aug 6, 2026 | Volunteers
Malcolm was a valued friend and devoted volunteer of the Calgary Drop-In Centre whose generosity and commitment meant so much to our community. The Foo family recognizes that Malcolm gave us as much time as he could, and we are profoundly thankful for all he shared...
by Chris Cutler | Feb 22, 2024 | Free Goods Program, Housing, News, Practicum, Volunteers
As Random Acts of Kindness Week ends, let’s not forget that we can carry the kindness forward all year long! Learn how you can make a #RippleEffect in your community! 7 ways to continue Random Acts of Kindness this year: 1. Give Compliments: Offer sincere...
by Chris Cutler | Feb 15, 2024 | Free Goods Program, Housing, News, Practicum, Volunteers
By Alexis H., Executive Assistant | Calgary Drop-In Centre We are pleased to open a Request for Proposals for consolidated legal services. The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is looking to engage an external law firm to perform comprehensive legal services for the...
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 | Aug 22, 2023 | News, Volunteers
As evacuees have entered Calgary over the last few days, organizations across the city are stepping up to meet the needs of those displaced from the Yellowknife Wildfire. The DI is doing its part by providing low-barrier access to shelter beds along with free meals,...
by Sloan Ramirez | Apr 19, 2023 | News, Volunteers
Happy National Volunteer Week! The DI is proud to say that we are better when we work together as a community; we accomplish so much good when we’re united by the desire to help those in need. This belief has inspired us to create our theme for this year’s...
