Making News: Raising Awareness About Homelessness and RecoveryThrough Film

December 20, 2025

“I Want to Come Home” – A Story of Hope and Recovery

Our new educational film, I Want to Come Home, explores the realities of homelessness and the journey toward recovery. It weaves together powerful themes – economic pressures, housing scarcity, trauma, and social supports – showing that reconnection and healing are possible, even in the toughest circumstances.

The Calgary Drop-In Centre partnered with local filmmakers, singer-songwriters, and volunteer actors to create this short film. Our goal? To raise awareness about the scope of services we provide and highlight the recovery process while recognizing that recovery and “home” looks different for everyone.

We’re grateful to local media outlets for helping amplify our message and our urgent need to raise $2 million to support those experiencing homelessness.

Why This Matters

Every day, more than 1,000 people rely on the DI for shelter, support, and hope. Without these critical programs, many would have nowhere else to turn but public spaces. This holiday season—and all year long—our mission is simple: help people end their homelessness and live healthier, housed lives.

Media Coverage

Calgary Herald: Drop-In Centre aiming to raise $2 million this holiday season to support rising demand for services. Read more here.
LiveWire Calgary: Calgary Drop-In Centre releases new short film capturing the daily reality for the unhoused. Read more here.
CTV News: The Calgary Drop-In Centre releases short film to help bring awareness to year-end fundraising campaign. Watch here.

Join Us

This holiday season, we have an ambitious goal: raise $2 million. Every dollar goes directly toward programs that change lives. And thanks to the Cadmus Fund and the Taylor Memorial Foundation, all donations will be matched up to $100,000.

If you can, please join our mission and donate today. Together, we can end homelessness, one person at a time.

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