My Inner Circle

✨Monthly giving is 𝐒𝐎 important✨ Why? Because that ongoing support is something charities like the Calgary Drop-In Centre can count on!

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟕.𝟓𝟔 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, your monthly give will provide THREE nourishing meals and steady, reliable support for someone working toward housing and stability.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? 👉 https://bit.ly/4qPauSh

Small monthly gifts make a powerful difference!

Did you know the Calgary Drop-In Centre owns and operates three affordable housing buildings? 💜

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞

Did you know staying in a shelter is often just one step on the path towards permanent housing? At the DI, all of our work is done through assertive engagement. Staff meet people 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞, building trust and exploring options together. Housing supports are self-determined because we believe in the right housing for the right person. That might mean light-touch, wrap-around supports, or intensive case management, depending on individual needs.

By connecting people early to housing, family, or community resources, we help ensure shelter is never the only option. This upstream approach keeps more people stably housed — safely, with dignity, and for the long term.

✨𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭?✨ Email us today at [email protected]

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫?

A housing-focused shelter is more than just a place to sleep — it’s a launchpad to stable housing. While meeting immediate needs like safety, food, and hygiene, our main goal is to help people move out of homelessness quickly and permanently.

We work closely with each guest to connect them with housing options, supports, and services that lead to long-term stability. At the heart of this work is empowerment — from simple one-page handouts to in-depth housing conversations, we walk alongside each person, helping them move into safe, stable, and affordable homes.

One reason we’re so successful is that we offer choice, supporting people to find the kind of housing that best fits their needs. By building trust, removing barriers, and connecting individuals with services, we help them succeed in housing, not just for today, but for the long term.

“𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧”
– Sandra Clarkson, President & CEO.

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𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 👨‍🍳 | Let’s dive into the world of Middle Eastern cuisine and make one of my favourite dips, Roasted Baby Beets with Za'atar Labneh — a beautiful and earthy dish that goes perfect with naan bread or chips!

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 👨‍🍳 | Let’s dive into the world of Italian cuisine and whip up Paccheri Alla Cilentana — a dish so delicious, even your Nonna will approve (or at least stop judging your cooking).

Warning: this could lead to spontaneous hand gestures, dramatic "mamma mia" moments, and the sudden urge to plan a trip to Italy. Come hungry, leave full, and probably craving seconds!

FULL RECIPE IN COMMENTS 🤌

EPSIODE 2: 𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 🎤

In this episode of My Inner Circle, I sit down with my dear friend, Carolyn Harley Music, a remarkable singer/songwriter who proudly embraces her identity as a "late bloomer." Carolyn discovered her passion for music, singing, and storytelling later in life, proving that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

With her heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, she shows us that being a late bloomer isn’t just about timing; it’s a state of mind. So whether you’re 18 or 80, Carolyn’s journey reminds us all that the best is yet to come!🎶

Be sure to give Carolyn Harley Music a follow!

EPISODE 1: 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒖𝒙 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 - 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 🌸

In this episode of My Inner Circle, I sit down with my dear friend, Geri, the creative genius behind her company, Stemza Faux Floral Couture. Known for her spunky spirit and unparalleled creativity, Geri transforms faux florals into stunning works of art. Tune in to see how this floral virtuoso brings her vibrant, imaginative designs to life and learn the story about how it all began!

Support Geri and give Stemza a like!