Calgary Drop-In Centre

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Calgary Drop-In Centre's vision is a community where everyone can find their home.

The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) helps adults who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness by providing shelter, health services, and housing support.

Many people come to the DI due to things like unaffordable housing, job loss, or escaping dangerous situations. They also often face trauma that affects their health.

The DI aims to shorten their time in a shelter and address health issues, including substance use. In response to the drug crisis, the DI offers programs for drug poisoning, detox, and recovery, helping people move towards treatment and stable housing.

2025 Giving Opportunities

Complete Giving Opportunities to earn points in the September Games standings!

Learn about the DI and Take the Kindness Quiz
Description: Calgary Drop-In Centre will be providing a 10-minute video presentation that participants can watch to learn about the Calgary Drop-In Centre and the impact we make in the community.
Point System: Companies will earn this point with a minimum of 10 quiz submissions
How to Participate: Watch the video about the Calgary Drop-In Centre and complete the quiz below!
Watch the video
Take the quiz!
Impact on our Organization: A significant portion of our city remains unaware or uninformed about the remarkable services and positive impact that The Calgary Drop-In Centre brings to the Calgary area. We believe it is of utmost importance that more people in our community become acquainted with our housing & recovery programs and see us as an integral and essential partner in addressing core social issues.
The Calgary Drop-In Centre is offering 3 Give Back opportunities this year:
Option 1: Serve Breakfast at the Emergency Shelter
Option 2: Serve Dinner
Option 3: Volunteer at the Donation Centre
Point System: A minimum of 5 volunteers from a team must complete a shift.
How to participate: To book a volunteer shift, you must first create a volunteer account. Once you have created an account, the volunteer shifts can be booked by clicking on one of the following:
- Breakfast Service
- Dinner Service
- Donation Centre Volunteer
Impact on our Organization: Volunteering is crucial for the Calgary Drop-In Centre as it plays a pivotal role in our mission. We heavily rely on volunteers to serve meals, and we consistently are in need of volunteers to support breakfast and dinner services. Additionally, our Donation Centre relies on dedicated volunteers to sort through the generous donations we receive. Without the invaluable support of volunteers, we would simply lack the labor force needed to efficiently process and distribute these essential resources to those in need. The dedication and selflessness of our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, allowing us to continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of the homeless individuals we serve.
Meal Sponsorships
Each month, up to 1,500 people rely on the Calgary Drop-In Centre for meals. Meal sponsorships allow us to provide our guests with a thoughtfully prepared, nutritious, and filling meal. Your contribution will provide nourishment and empowerment to those experiencing homelessness, an integral piece in helping them on their journey to find housing, develop a support system, and regain independence. Give the gift of food security.
Point System: One challenge point is awarded for teams that pay for a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or bagged lunches.
How to Participate:
Sponsor a meal towards our Food Security Program. You can sponsor Breakfast ($1,000), Lunch ($1,250), Dinner ($2,000), or bagged lunches ($750).
Tax receipt information: Tax receipt information: At the time of donation, you can submit your information to generate an automatic tax receipt. If multiple people require tax receipts, please provide a list with full names, mailing address, emails, and phone number with clear indication of how much each person donated for meal sponsorships.
In order to receive your point, please indicate company name.
Donate Online:
- Donate Online: In order to receive your point, please indicate company name.
- If your company is using a third-party platform like Benevity to track monetary donations, please make sure to keep a record of your donations on your end. To ensure you receive your points, kindly send a screenshot of the donations to Cindy at cindyn@thedi.ca, as there may be delays with the deposits.
Donate by Cheque:
Calgary Drop-In Centre
Attn: Cindy Ngo, Fund Development
1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE
Calgary, AB T2G0P8