Walking the streets, back alleys and looking in the corners for peoples experiencing homelessness. This is a grassroots initiative started summer (2015) in Calgary, Alberta. Chaz experienced homelessness, eventually gaining housing and later working in the homeless serving sector. He brings this lived experience along with the gained professionalism to fuel the creation and help sustain this non p
rofit. Our team of volunteer outreach workers hand out essentials of life to survive like food, water, clothing, hygiene, and encourage access to programs to obtain shelter, housing, treatment, and more. We hope to one day have an Outreach Center/ Resting stop for people experiencing homelessness to have a warm place to stay during the day. Accessible washrooms, laundry access, and computers for job searches. We also hope to one day have a housing program to help those in need. Volunteers are the ones who make up the heart and soul of the work we do. We thrive because of community support, and donations from people like you. DONATION WISHLIST
FOOD
-Prepackaged Lunch Snacks
-Drinks (bottled water, Juice boxes, Shelf stable Milk, Gatorade or other electrolyte
-Emergen-c
-Fresh Fruit
-Gum
-Ensure/Boost or Other Meal replacement
-Sandwich and Snack baggies
-Sandwich fillings (Meat, cheese, peanut butter and Jelly)
-$5 gift Cards (Tims, McDonalds) Especially to help someone in crisis escape the extreme cold
WINTER SURVIVAL AND OTHER SUPPLIES
-Emergency Blankets
-Hand/Toe Warmers
-Sleeping bags and blankets (New or Gently used, Freshly Laundered)
-Tarps
-Rope
-Tents
-Tent Poles
-Sleeping mats
-Large backpacks/ Hiking Backpacks
FROSTBITE CARE
-Unscented Lotion, Vaseline, Aloe
-Band-Aids, non-stick gauze
-med tape, tensor bandage (anything to wrap and protect frostbite
-Thermal socks
-Warm, Waterproof Gloves
CLOTHING (*Please see Note)
- Men and Women's Underwear (new)
- Thermal layers, long johns (New Or Gently Used and Freshly Laundered)
- Winter Jackets (New Or Gently Used and Freshly Laundered)
- Snow Pants (New Or Gently Used and Freshly Laundered)
- Winter Boots (New or Gently Used)
-Sweaters (New Or Gently Used and Freshly Laundered)*Please see note below
-Socks
-Sweat pants
*PLEASE NOTE*
Due to capacity limitations we are only able to accept the above items. Please ensure all used items are in good condition and Freshly Laundered. Please no holes, big stains, broken zippers, etc. Also please no Children's items, dress clothes, Dresses, t-shirts, tank tops, jeans, trousers, Cardigans, skirts etc. we do not have capacity to store or distribute these items. Our mission is to keep people warm and alive, while other resources are unavailable. Don't worry, we do refer individuals to other Clothing services. Do you have clothing and other items that you want to donate that don't fit our needs, but you would like to go to an individual facing adversity. Check out The Good Neighbor Community Market
*DROPING OFF DONATIONS*
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday And Sunday Between 4:30-5pm
The address is :316 7 Ave SE #2, Calgary, AB T2G 0J2
(Use 6 Ave to access parking lot next to Bow College Parkade)
When You get there Call 587-224-9114
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. Thank you so much Calgary, we hope you are inspired to also #BETHECHANGEYYC! Donate Online: www.bethechangeyyc.org/donate
Our team lead Josh has been out 3 times this week with 3 fabulous volunteer teams, helping over 350 folks with a snack, resources and a bottle of water.
If you would like to help us help folks who are dealing with homelessness please visit us at BeTheChangeYYC.org
05/07/2026
