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Your donation to Calgary Homeless Foundation supports the fight against homelessness.

Become a monthly donor

Giving monthly is easy and maximizes your impact on the fight against homelessness.

Give to Area of Greatest Need

Your donation will directly support the area of greatest need, ensuring resources are allocated where they can have the highest impact.

Other Ways to Donate

Donate by Cheque

You can send your cheque donation by mail to our office and we will mail your charitable tax receipt.

Calgary Homeless Foundation

Suite 1100, 550 6 Ave. SW

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0S2

Donate by Phone

If you prefer, you can phone in your donation. Please give us a call at (403) 237-6456. Your personal information is protected, and we will mail you a charitable receipt for your donation.

Donate a Celebration or Memorial Gift

Celebrate a milestone, birth, or special event by honouring someone special with a donation to Calgary Homeless Foundation.

Select “This gift is in honor, memory, or support of someone” when you fill in the online donation form and fill in the required details. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

We can also send a card or email notifying the person or family of your gift. Just use the “message” box of the online donation form to tell us how to contact them.

Give the Gift of Stocks or Securities

If you are considering donating with a gift of publicly traded stocks or securities, please complete this form.

Charitable Reg #: 88084 6829 RR0001

Thank you for your generosity!

Planned Giving

One of the most significant and lasting contributions you can make to ending homelessness is to include Calgary Homeless Foundation in your will. If you would like to put us in your will or make another kind of planned gift, please contact our Fundraising Department at fundraising@calgaryhomeless.com.

FAQ

When do I receive my charitable tax receipt?

All online donors will receive a charitable tax receipt to the e-mail address they provide when making their gift.

What do I do if I lost my tax receipt?

If you lost your tax receipt, please e-mail us at fundraising@calgaryhomeless.com.

Is my information protected?

This is a secure site. Your information is collected by a secure transaction system and properly protected. Please read our Privacy Statement to learn how we respect your personal information.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) Statement

The personal information collected on this Donation Form is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and will be used by Calgary Homeless Foundation to process and recognize your donation. Your personal information will be protected in accordance with the privacy provisions of the FOIP Act. If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the Calgary Homeless Foundation at 403-237-6456.

I am having trouble completing my transaction. What do I do?

You may need to clear your browsing history by “clearing your cache” in your internet browser settings.

After you have cleared your cache, completely exit your browser before coming back to the website.

If you are still having trouble, please call 403-718-8544.

Where can I donate clothing, furniture or household items?

We are grateful for your generosity and encourage you to donate goods to the following charities and agencies:

Furniture

Women In Need Society accepts used furniture and mattresses.

Clothing

Alpha House accepts clothing, and in particular, new socks, underwear and towels.

Furniture and Clothing

The Mustard Seed, the Calgary Drop-In Centre, and the Calgary Dream Centre are seeking both furniture and clothing as part of their lists of urgently needed items.

I would like to volunteer my time instead of giving a donation. Where can I go?

The volunteer needs of agencies and charities change regularly based on their activities and needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The easiest way to discover if your favourite charities or agencies are enlisting volunteers is to check their websites.

Not sure where to begin? Please visit Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations for more information.

I see or know someone who is at risk of experiencing homelessness. What can I do to help?

Direct them to our Need Help? page for more information. Or you can visit What Else Can You Do? for a list of small, but meaningful ways to help.

Have any other questions? Please e-mail us at fundraising@calgaryhomeless.com.