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Thank you to our friends.

November 7, 2020

COVID-19 has changed everything. Yet, one constant has been the DI being fueled by kindness. During this pandemic, incredible support has been shown to us on behalf of our donors and supporters. We wanted to share a special thank you to some of our large-scale donations since March 2020.

Thank you Scott Burns and Tracy Wright:

Thank you to Scott Burns and Tracy Wright from BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. who generously donated 600 cloth face masks to our emergency shelter. Your donation will ensure that people will have the proper protection they need to perform their jobs safely.

Thank you Calgary Fasteners & Tools:

Thank you to Jayne Fletcher, Safety Manager with Calgary Fasteners & Tools for your generous donation of 20 cases of hand sanitizer to our emergency shelter. Your donation will ensure that people will have the proper protection they need to perform their jobs safely.

Thank you Calgary Heritage Lions Club:

Thank you to the Calgary Heritage Lions Club for your donation on behalf of the Toasty Toes Sock Collection Program who donated many items such as backpacks, Advil and disposable masks. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation:

Thank you to the Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation for your generous financial donation. This gift will be designated towards highest priority needs of our clients and our on-going work at the Calgary Drop-In Centre. You exemplify the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you NTT Data Services (formally Sierra Systems Group Inc.):

Thank you to NTT Data Services (formally Sierra Systems Group Inc.) who generously donated many much-needed items such as kitchenware, office furniture and office supplies. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you Sinh Tran:

Thank you to Sinh Tran who generously donated 200 cloth face masks to our emergency shelter. Your donation will ensure that people will have the proper protection they need to perform their jobs safely.