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Thank you to our friends.

February 5, 2021

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 this February.

Thank you Calgary Ship & Anchor Pub:

Thank you to Calgary’s Ship & Anchor Pub who raised an incredible $8,100 for the DI through this years Ship Nog Fundraiser. The Ship & Anchor Pub generously donated $5 per glass, and $10 per bottle of all Ship Nog (Egg Nog) sold to three charities – the DI is very grateful to have been a chosen charity for 2020. This gift exemplifies the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you ConocoPhillips:

Thank you to ConocoPhillips for your generous financial contribution towards our meal sponsorship program! We are honoured to count you as a partner in our effort to ensure Calgarians have nutritious meals each day, in shelter, and in the community. Your donation provides food security to Calgary’s most vulnerable, while exemplifying the kindness and community spirit the DI family is known for.

Thank you Tamarrat Fund at Calgary Foundation:

Thank you to the Tamarrat Fund at Calgary Foundation for your generous financial donation. This gift will be designated towards the highest priority needs of our clients and our on-going work at the Calgary Drop-In Centre. It is because of you that we can continue to be more than emergency shelter!

Thank you Boje Family Fund at Calgary Foundation:

Thank you to the Boje Family Fund at Calgary 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 United Way Worldwide on behalf of Wells Fargo:

Thank you to United Way Worldwide’s Grant on behalf of Wells Fargo. We are touched by your generosity and financial contribution towards providing food security to so many Calgarian’s at the DI and in the community. This donation will ensure that we are able to continue providing 2,000+ meals daily to Calgary’s most vulnerable. We are honoured to count you as a part of the DI family.

Thank you Fasken LLP:

Thank you Fasken LLP for your generosity! Your financial contribution supports our meal sponsorship program which not only helps to provide food for so many Calgarian’s who are struggling with food insecurity, it also provides hope. We are honoured to count you as a partner.