The DI Today

Vision

The needs of people who are homeless or at risk are met in a respectful, comprehensive and safe way.

Mission

To prevent homelessness where possible, offer care and shelter when needed, and provide opportunities for people to rehabilitate and rebuild their lives.

Goals

• To effectively meet Calgary’s changing needs for homeless shelter and care;
• To be a valued presence in the community;
• To be the employer of choice;
• To strengthen our impact through strong ties with civic and provincial governments, funders and community organizations.

Philosophy

To compassionately be ‘the voice’ for the marginalized, disenfranchised and homeless population of our city. Regardless of the circumstances leading to their current situation, to be of service, without judgment, and to fairly and appropriately provide programs and support that assists each individual in their efforts to move forward with their lives.

Ethics

Everyone associated with the organization will use their best judgment in all matters affecting The DI. They will base their relationships on honesty and integrity and will not misuse their position for personal gain.

The Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre (The DI) is a non-political, non-sectarian social service agency that advocates and provides services for the homeless and low-income population of Calgary. Our services and programs are based on the principles of:

• Integrity in everything we do and all our relationships
• Fair and equitable treatment for everyone; clients, staff, board members, stakeholders, partners, donors, volunteers, media, political and community leaders, other social services agencies, the general public
• Honesty and transparency in all our actions, activities and relationships

The Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre respects the laws of the Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada. All decisions regarding the operation of the organization will employ scrupulous compliance with all applicable laws and statutes.

Funding

The primary source of funding for The DI is the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Human Services.

Additional funding is obtained through the City of Calgary, the United Way of Calgary and Area, foundations, and corporate and private donors. The funding breakdown is as follows:

We are committed to maximizing every dollar provided to The DI for the benefit of our clients.

We are committed to maintaining overhead/administrative costs at below 10% of our annual operating budget. Through judicious financial management and adherence to sound accounting practices we will continue to minimize administrative costs.