Are you cold and need a ride to a warm place? Starting today, City of Calgary is operating the Emergency Shelter Shuttle Service from LRT stations to Calgary Drop-In Centre and Alpha House Calgary from 10 pm - 4 am, 7 days a week!
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We are grateful beyond words for the incredible support shown this #GivingTuesday ! Your generosity and kindness make a real difference. Together, we are creating positive change for people experiencing homelessness in Calgary.

It's #GivingTuesday ! Today, you can DOUBLE the impact of your gift! Viewpoint Foundation will match all donations made today — up to $20,000!
Donate now at calgarydropin.ca/givingtuesday/

It's #GivingTuesday ! By donating to the Calgary Drop-In Centre, you are helping Calgary’s most vulnerable.

Today, you can DOUBLE the impact of your gift! Viewpoint Foundation will match all donations made today — up to $20,000!

Donate now at calgarydropin.ca/givingtuesday/

I’ve started putting my degree to good use by doing some policy work on affordable housing and homelessness with Calgary Drop-In Centre! They’ve let me blog about why we need a policy approach to these problems: calgarydropin.ca/morethanahome/
#yyc #housing #publicpolicy #calgary

We’re so grateful that Gay Lea Foods chose the DI as a recipient of one of their generous charitable grants, providing $10,000 in meal sponsorships—an estimated 6,500 meals—for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Thank you for spreading kindness to those in need!

Today, we are proud to announce an expansion of our system of care at the DI with the official launch of new programming for vulnerable Calgarians struggling with addiction. Because we are more than emergency shelter.

Learn more by visiting calgarydropin.ca/announcing-new…

Our volunteer page will soon have a fresh new look! Beginning June 30, 2023 we will be transitioning to a new platform to make searching for and booking volunteer opportunities easier for you.

Learn more by visiting calgarydropin.ca/volunteer

Join us this Sunday, June 4th at the #LilacFestival ! Come down to check out local vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., between 12th Ave and Elbow Drive. And don’t forget to stop by our booth to say hello! We can’t wait to see you there! Lilac Festival

Wishing you and all the LGBTQIA2+ members of our great community a happy #Pride month!

#InclusionMatters #DiversityMatters #HappyPride #Pride 2023

There’s lots of fun to be had around the city this summer and especially in East Village! Check out events happening through Sept. And don’t forget to come see us at the Lilac Festival this weekend!
livewirecalgary.com/2023/05/31/eas… via @LiveWire Calgary

A big thanks to the FFH Pricing, Data Insights and Marketing team at TELUS for spreading kindness at the DI by donating approximately 300 snack packs AND 130 sun safe kits to Calgarians in need. What an amazing way to give back to the #community ! #donation #CorporateGiving

Join us June 24th at this year’s Charity Blitz! $5 from every ticket sale goes directly to the DI and increases our chances of being featured at the game.

Get your tickets today and help us spread the word. We can’t wait to see you there!
calgarydropin.ca/2023-charity-b…

1 in 7 Canadians don’t know where their next meal will come from. For #WorldHungerDay , we invite you to take action in the community and consider donating to Calgary Food Bank or sponsoring a meal at the DI. #EndHunger #donate #GiveBack

Source: foodbankscanada.ca/HungerCount

When you sign up with Sponsor Energy Inc, $50 is donated to the DI on your behalf. You can support Calgarians in need by making the switch today. Use Your #PowerForGood .

Learn more and sign up today at calgarydropin.ca/get-involved/s…

Hope for Humanity is hardy & suitable for our gardening climate. Proceeds from sales of this beautiful true red rose go to Calgary Homeless Foundation to guide the fight against homelessness. #yycliving Calgary Drop-In Centre @mustardseedyyc Inn from the Cold Alpha House Calgary @yycdreamcentre@winsyyc

Our Donation Centre will be closed on Monday, May 22nd for Victoria Day with regular hours resuming on Tuesday.

Looking for other ways to give on that day? Our Amazon wish list is up to date with our most needed items. Please consider donating here: ow.ly/yKKp50K7zmF

With donations from generous community donors constantly arriving at our Donation Centre, we rely on volunteers like you to help us distribute items to vulnerable Calgarians and people across the globe.

Learn how you can get involved at calgarydropin.ca/volunteer

#GiveBack #YYC

The DI is committed to inclusivity and respect for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We invite you to join us in celebrating #IDAHOTB as we educate ourselves and promote acceptance. Visit calgaryoutlink.ca for more info

Enter the CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle for a chance to win the jackpot while supporting local housing-focused charities!

Thank you for CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation for continuing to support housing and shelter for Calgarians in need!