Your Donation Today is Making Change Possible for Young People Experiencing Homelessness and Life on the Streets in Calgary
Your donation to The Doorway will open doors to young people aged 17-30 who are homeless or entrenched in street life. Our mission is to uplift & support young people guiding them to become proactive agents of change in their own lives and communities so they can thrive in all aspects of their lives.
We believe in building agency—helping youth recognize their strengths, make confident choices, and take meaningful action toward their goals. By nurturing their resilience, critical thinking, and adaptability, we empower them to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and actively shape their future in a positive way.
The Doorway provides cash incentives for goals set through our proprietary MYPLAN program, we empower participants to set their own goals and create a plan to achieve them. Through MYPLAN they build confidence, agency, and resilience in a supportive environment that respects their individuality and autonomy. This process helps them develop essential skills like critical thinking and problem solving while taking ownership of their growth, and actively shaping their future, bringing them closer to the life they envision.
Currently we are supporting 83 participants in the program. This year, we would like to open the doors to even more participants to increase that number to 100. With your help we can support 100 young people dealing with homelessness in our city.
Our Mission - Making change possible by empowering young people to take steps towards a better quality of life.
Our Vision - An equitable world where young people have the tools to thrive
How is The Doorway Making a Difference Everyday
"Now that I've graduated, I still try to come by once a week and catch and catch up with the people who looked over me for the last 2 years," said TH, program participant "Cause I still make mistakes and struggle sometimes. (The Doorway) helps out with food, cheaper bus tickets, and anything to make it easier for me to get by, out of their kindness. And it helps so much I can't even put into words. I truly believe in my deepest of hearts that I would not be alive right now without this program."
“Volunteering at the Doorway is very meaningful for me. I enjoy the opportunity to talk to the youth here and directly support and listen to them in a caring, positive, and impactful way,” said volunteer Dave Richard, “I continue to be impressed with the strength and resilience of these young people with every challenge they undertake and every success they achieve. I learn and grow from all the participants I meet, and see the impact of the Doorway on every participant - we are making a difference in people’s lives one day at a time.”
