National Housing Day: Housing Ends Homelessness
November 21, 2025

Today is National Housing Day: a time to reflect on the state of our housing crisis. We partnered with Alpha House to share why housing is the solution to homelessness.  […]

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Recent Posts

Walking Beside Someone’s Recovery
November 20, 2025

This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week, a time when communities across Canada come together to deepen their understanding of addiction, recovery, and the humanity behind the statistics. At the Calgary Drop-In […]

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Podcast: Leading Through Compassion Fatigue & the Housing Crisis with Sandra Clarkson
November 18, 2025

Calgary Drop-In Centre CEO, Sandra Clarkson, recently spoke with host Angela Nguyen on the Leader Within Podcast. From the Leader Within Podcast: How do today’s leaders stay grounded while facing […]

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A Day for Philanthropy, and a Moment to Celebrate One of Our Own
November 14, 2025

Today, we celebrate the incredible impact that generosity, compassion, and community spirit can have on people’s lives. National Philanthropy Day is a beautiful reminder that when philanthropists, fundraisers, and community […]

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World Homeless Day: Turning Progress Into Possibility
October 10, 2025

Today is World Homeless Day — a time to reflect, raise awareness, and take action for those experiencing homelessness in our communities. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre, this day carries […]

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Environmental Achievement Through Everyday Generosity
June 19, 2025

We are so honoured to share that the Calgary Drop-In Centre’s Free Goods Program has received the Calgary Award for Environmental Achievement from the City of Calgary. On behalf of […]

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Podcast: Current & Critical – Sandra Clarkson, Calgary Drop In Centre’s Role in Social Impact and Housing
April 9, 2025

Calgary Drop-In Centre CEO, Sandra Clarkson, discusses social impact and housing with Tyler Chisholm on Collision’s YYC podcast. From Collision YYC: Sandra addresses significant challenges we face in our community, […]

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Permanent day spaces for homeless Calgarians coming by July
February 19, 2025

Permanent day spaces for homeless Calgarians coming by July Credit: Aryn Toombs, LiveWire Calgary By this summer, unhoused Calgarians will have two new permanent spaces to get a shower, use […]

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The Calgary Drop-In Centre has recently implemented changes to enhance the delivery of our Dynamic Overdose Response Program.
January 29, 2025

Statement: The Calgary Drop-In Centre has recently implemented changes to enhance the delivery of our Dynamic Overdose Response Program. This program supports the DI’s response to substance-related medical emergencies by […]

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Calgary’s Film Community joins forces with the Calgary Drop-In Centre to turn their passion for storytelling into action, helping those in need
December 24, 2024

In a remarkable example of community collaboration, the Calgary film community joined forces with the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) to produce a poignant new television and digital campaign. This […]

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