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Donate online here.

Right now you can have your online donation matched up to 50% by donating through Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink! Learn more.

Phone or Mail

To donate by phone, please call 403.266.1601.

We are available to take your call Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Please note, we are closed for lunch from 12 – 1 pm.

To donate by mail, please make cheques payable to Distress Centre and send to:

Distress Centre Calgary
Suite 500, 999 8th Street SW
Calgary Alberta
T2R1J5

Questions?

If you have questions about donations or would like more information, please contact Roxanne Cote, Resource Development Manager, at roxannec@distresscentre.com or call 403.266.1600.

Charitable Registration Number: 107021024RR0001

We want you to know that your donation is supporting someone in crisis right now.  Thank you.

In Kind Gifts

We use our In Kind Gifts to support our fundraising events, Basic Need Fund, and reward our volunteers for a job well done. We gratefully accept the following:

• Gift cards to restaurants, salons/spas, coffee shops, cinemas
• Gift cards to support those clients in need – food, transit, toiletries, clothing (i.e. Walmart, Superstore, Shoppers, etc.)
• Event tickets – CPO, theatre, concerts, Alberta Ballet, etc.)
• Amusement Parks – Calaway Park, Heritage Park, Calgary Zoo, Telus Spark, Fort Calgary, Calgary Tower
• Printing
• Marketing/Advertising support
• Photography services

Please contact Roxanne Cote if you would like to make an in kind donation. You can also mail an in kind donation to:

Roxanne Cote
Manager, Resource Development
Distress Centre Calgary
#300 1010 8 Ave, SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 1J2

We really appreciate your generous donation.  Thank you.

Support Distress Centre with SkipTheDepot

Distress Centre is signed up with SkipTheDepot! SkipTheDepot will collect your bottles and cans from your house, bring them to the depot and then donate the returns to Distress Centre. A nearly effortless way to support our work!

Get started by filling out the registration form.

Aeroplan’s Charitable Pooling Program

When you donate your Aeroplan Miles to Distress Centre, you are helping us in many ways:

• Purchasing recognition items for the volunteers who give their time to answer the 24 hour crisis lines;
• Purchasing items for third party fundraisers and silent auctions, with all proceeds going to support the 24 hour crisis lines or ConnecTeen program
• Helping with travel expenses for Distress Centre staff to present at, or attend conferences and events that support and positively impact our services.

To donate your Aeroplan Points, please click here to download and complete the Aeroplan Pledge Form.

How can I donate my car to support Distress Centre?

Donate A Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for the Distress Centre.

To donate a car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle to the Distress Centre simply fill out the DONATE NOW tab at www.donatecar.ca.

Donate a Car Canada can provide you with free towing in many areas across Canada.

When you donate your car it will either be recycled or sold at auction depending on its condition, age and location. A representative will contact you after you submit your vehicle to confirm the appropriate processing method.

Donate a Car Canada takes care of everything so your donation is easy.

DONATE NOW at www.donatecar.ca and Distress Centre will send you a tax receipt after your car donation is complete.

Host a fundraising event with proceeds supporting Distress Centre.  By hosting a community event, you will be not only raising funds but you’ll also be an advocate and bring awareness to Distress Centre’s crisis services.

Step 1: Decide what kind of event you want to host. Some ideas are: sporting events, golf tournaments, car wash, garage sale, concert, etc. You could host a fundraiser at your work or school, such as a bake sale, picnic, jeans day. Get creative!

Step 2: Submit your Community Event Proposal.

Step 3: Once approved, we will contact you.

By donating securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds directly to us, as opposed to selling them and donating the proceeds, you can make a bigger impact and eliminate capital gains tax. This means more for the charity and a greater charitable tax credit and tax-efficient way for you.

Donate Securities