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Thank you to our friends.

December 21, 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 Gay Lea Foundation:

Thank you to the Gay Lea Foundation who made a generous financial contribution in support of our hunger relief program. This donation will ensure that we can provide three meals daily to Calgary’s most vulnerable. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you Harold P. Milavsky Family Fund:

Thank you to Harold P. Milavsky Family Fund who made a generous financial contribution in support of our hunger relief program. This donation will ensure that we can provide three meals daily to Calgary’s most vulnerable. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you The Ansari-Cook Foundation:

Thank you to the Ansari-Cook Foundation who made a generous financial contribution in support of our hunger relief program. This donation will ensure that we can provide three meals daily to Calgary’s most vulnerable. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you Coats for Calgary:

Thank you Coats For Calgary and your 2020 Jacket Drive which through many sponsors, volunteers and donors collected and donated over 7000 coats to our donation centre. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for, one jacket at a time.

Thank you Oasis Wellness Centre & Spa, Joey’s Seafood Restaurants, and BOWEN Group – three local businesses who joined forces with Calgary Homeless Foundation:

Thank you to Oasis Wellness Centre & Spa, Joey’s Seafood Restaurants, and BOWEN Group – three local businesses who joined forces with Calgary Homeless Foundation to give back to the community by delivering 1,500 Holiday Meals to those in need. We are so grateful to have received a portion of these meals to help the people we serve at the DI, and in the Calgary community.