The Doorway

The Doorway Community supporting young people in their choices to leave street life. www.thedoorway.ca The Doorway is a regestered non profit organization.

Find out more at www.thedoorway.ca

At The Doorway young people share their experiences with community authentically and without fear of judgment and develo...
06/02/2026

At The Doorway young people share their experiences with community authentically and without fear of judgment and develop a growing understanding that they were not alone in their journey off the streets.

After 21 months working through MyPLAN process, Doorway participant Jose shared:

""I have to be thankful for The Doorway for giving a chance to express myself and to give insight of what's going on on the streets. It's ok to feel worthless and that no one cares, farther than the truth, the help has always been there just that people has always choose not to be helped and that's ok too. No one was born knowing everything we are human, we are not perfect."

Learn more about The Doorway by visiting www.thedoorway.ca

📣 The Doorway is Accepting New Participants!The Doorway’s self directed MyPLAN program is for young people aged 17–30 ex...
05/31/2026

📣 The Doorway is Accepting New Participants!

The Doorway’s self directed MyPLAN program is for young people aged 17–30 experiencing homelessness or entrenched in street culture, who are ready to start planning the future they want to see for themselves!

At The Doorway young people can:
- Take time to think, relax and recharge
- Consult with caring staff and dedicated volunteers
- Earn cash incentives for working on their plans
- Access a landline phone, internet, and printer
- Enjoy a home cooked meal
- Pick up clothing and personal items

“What motivates me to change is realizing that I am growing older and that some ways of living, in my life need to grow with me. Staying positively motivated is going to be key in these following years to impact overall growth going forward,” shared Doorway participant, Pluto.

📞 Call or email us to learn more. Self referrals only.
403-269-6658, [email protected]"

Bags of donations still sitting in your car? We will take those donations in for our Community Corner! We accept new a...
05/27/2026

Bags of donations still sitting in your car? We will take those donations in for our Community Corner!

We accept new and gently used clothing and household items - giving them a second life - along with new socks, underwear and hygiene products.

At the Community Corner, young people can independently “shop” while working on their MyPLAN process.

As you clean out your closets, basement or garage this spring, consider donating to The Doorway!

Email [email protected] to find our more about how you can support young people in Calgary make steps towards change.

Through relationship‑building and community connections, young people here at come to understand that they are not alon...
05/26/2026

Through relationship‑building and community connections, young people here at come to understand that they are not alone in their transition away from the streets.👍️

By focusing on their individual skills, strengths, and lived experiences, participants develop a more positive and resilient mindset, and understand that a brighter, more stable future is attainable.🌤️

Participant M recently shared -

"This time around I almost slipped back into my old ways but refused to because I know I have grown. I know that part of my life has been moved on from, there is no going back to the homeless teen I once was of yesteryears. I am now almost 30 and I know I can and will do better."

Read more participant stories here - https://thedoorway.ca/about/participant-stories

🎲 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – JUNE 10 & 11 Our fundraising event is in less than three weeks and we need your help!This essentia...
05/23/2026

🎲 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – JUNE 10 & 11

Our fundraising event is in less than three weeks and we need your help!

This essential event raises vital funds for The Doorway process, supporting 144 young people in Calgary as they work toward safe, stable lives away from the streets.

🙌 Volunteer Roles Available:
▪️ Chip Runners
▪️ Cashiers
▪️ Bankers
▪️ Count Room Supervisors
▪️ Count Room Volunteers
▪️ Event On‑Call Supporters

No experience needed! All roles are supported by casino advisors.

Volunteers receive a meal and snacks, friendly support and guidance, and most importantly an opportunity to directly impact the lives of young people in our community.

Funds raised will support participants in The Doorway’s two‑year MyPLAN process, helping them build stability, confidence, and a brighter future.

👉Sign Up Today at https://signup.com/go/JrqpDNu

⭐️ Every day young people at The Doorway are finding a path towards independence. With support from the community, they ...
05/21/2026

⭐️ Every day young people at The Doorway are finding a path towards independence.

With support from the community, they are discovering their strengths, building confidence, and learning what’s possible for their lives. Hear directly from them about their lives and the journey that brought them to The Doorway.

✅️ Stay connected by subscribing to our email list today at https://eepurl.com/fifkY

✨ We are Now Accepting New Participants ✨As we embark on a new season, The Doorway is pleased to open our doors and welc...
05/20/2026

✨ We are Now Accepting New Participants ✨

As we embark on a new season, The Doorway is pleased to open our doors and welcome new participants into the MyPLAN process!

✔️ MyPLAN is for young people aged 17–30, have lived experience on the streets, and are ready to make positive changes in their lives. The Doorway is a calm space where young people work with supportive staff and volunteers to focus on themselves and begin to realize their personal and professional plans.

❤️ At The Doorway, Young People can:
-Earn cash for setting and working on their plans
- Use a phone, internet and printer
- Enjoy a home cooked meal
- Access clothing and essentials

“From my time at The Doorway, I’ve gotten my determination and drive back. The goal setting process has helped me stay motivated to want better for my life,”
shared Doorway participant, J.

📞 Call or email us to learn more. Self referrals only.
403-269-6658, [email protected]

Every other Wednesday, young people at The Doorway set their alarms a little earlier than usual for a sharing circle an...
05/20/2026

Every other Wednesday, young people at The Doorway set their alarms a little earlier than usual for a sharing circle and workshop.

With topics chosen by participants, each week the group reflect on, discuss and learn about a range of topics, from understanding signs of unhealthy relationships to building up our executive functioning.

At a recent workshop Dialectal Behaviour Therapy and Borderline Personality Disorder, participants learned how BPD can show up in themselves and the people close to them. They also really loved learning valuable skills and activities for managing intense emotions in the moment.

🙏 Special thanks to our partner Canadian Centre for Men and Families - Alberta for facilitating with warmth and care these important discussions.

Doorway participants are motivated to become the best version of themselves.Young people make small, realistic, and meas...
05/19/2026

Doorway participants are motivated to become the best version of themselves.

Young people make small, realistic, and measurable improvements in their daily lives as they work through MyPLAN, a process that emphasizes responsibility, accountability and personal rewards.

This unique approach fosters resilience and promotes a long‑term mindset of positive change, empowering participants to take ownership of their development and work toward stable, rewarding outcomes.

After 22 months at The Doorway, Cass shared:

"I'm going to have to acknowledge and relive a lot of pain in order to heal from it, and acknowledge my role in my own downfall. I know I can get better, if I actually apply myself. I could be bettering aspects of life every day, creating a big change over a span of months, maybe years. I just have to accept some things I don't like, in order to like myself more, and treat myself and others better. But I don't want to wallow in guilt, because it doesn't help me, and it especially doesn't change anything I've done that's hurt myself or others."

Read more participant stories here - https://thedoorway.ca/about/participant-stories"

🌟Volunteers play a critical roles in creating safe spaces where young people explore change as they invest in themselves...
05/18/2026

🌟Volunteers play a critical roles in creating safe spaces where young people explore change as they invest in themselves and their efforts to 🌟

Support young people on their journey by:
⭐️ helping at our casino fundraising event
⭐️ joining the Board of Directors
⭐️ becoming a Cultural Interpreter
⭐️ taking part in our Internship program

When You Volunteer with You become a part of a young person's success story!

To learn more, please comment 👇️ or visit https://thedoorway.ca/volunteer/

Address

#10, 2808 Ogden Road SE
Calgary, AB
T2G4R7

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14032696658

Website

https://linktr.ee/doorwayyyc, http://www.thedoorway.ca/

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