ABOUT US

An extension of the Calgary Drop-In Centre, we are a donation and resource hub for Calgarians in need, as well as 120 agencies and outreach groups.
By the community for the community.

Free Goods Program

The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is a housing-focused emergency shelter, connecting people to permanent housing.

Yet, it’s difficult for low- or no-income Calgarians to furnish their homes with essential items, or access clothing and essential supplies.

Out of this need, the Free Goods Program was born, providing taken-for-granted “stuff” to Calgarians who need it.

WE ARE COLLABORATIVE

We are part of the homeless-serving system of care and we work with other organizations to improve the quality of life of low- and no-income Calgarians.

WE PUT PEOPLE-FIRST

Directly or indirectly, we work with any Calgarian who needs help and we offer support wherever we can. No questions asked.

WE ARE RESOURCEFUL

We do our best not to let any donation or volunteer’s time go to waste, and we are always open to new opportunities.

Our Values

 

Kindness: We accept each person’s uniqueness with compassion and empathy.

Respect: Our actions honour the rights, differences, and dignity of others.

Wellness: We promote, provide and support holistic wellbeing.

Accountability: We operate with transparency and integrity in both our relationships and our commitments.

Community: Through collaborative partnerships, we work together as a team, building inclusive communities.

OUR AGENCY PRIORITIES

OUR PEOPLE

To best serve those experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness, it is imperative that we ensure all team members are well-trained, informed, resilient, engaged, and as safe as possible.

THOSE WE SERVE

Those we serve are the focus of all we do. We will offer a broad range of programming for maximum impact. In some cases, the DI will opt to maintain and improve services, and in other cases services may be integrated, intensified, diversified, or pursued through collaboration.

ORGANIZATIONAL VITALITY

We have a responsibility to ensure the organization is best poised for the future, which means that we test ideas, that we examine the possibility of streamlining offerings, and that we think strategically about the way we operate.

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

When it comes to ending homelessness, there is much work to be done by us all and we must be proactive in generating mutual understanding across our local communities, as well as advocate for advancements to the standards of housing-focused services that will have an impact on policy and the ways in which we operate.

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO BUILD COMMUNITY

If you need household items, you can request a referral from one of our agency partners. They will be able to make an appointment on your behalf to help you get the things you need. Appointments must be scheduled through our partner agencies. To find out how to contact them, please click the button below.

View our Agency Referral Partners