Donate

The Doorway is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting young people living on the streets in Calgary as they work to change their lives. We rely on the generosityof the community to allow us to continue providing unconditional support.

Please consider making a financial or in-kind donation to help these young people as they empower themselves and make plans to create a brighter future. Every contribution makes a difference.

Please consider making a financial or in-kind donation to help us empower these young people to create a brighter future. Every contribution makes a difference.

Financial Donations

Generous financial contributions provide vital support to our programming. We have several options for making financial donations.

View Our Donor FAQ

E-transfer

Donate through bank e-transfer to donations@thedoorway.ca
To receive a charitable receipt, please include name, address and designation of funds.
A security question is not required as funds will automatically be deposited.

Cheques

Cheques can be made to The Doorway or The Back Door a Youth Employment Society.
Cheques can be dropped off or mailed to Bay 10, 2808 Ogden Road SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4R7
Please Do Not send Cash in the mail

Canada Helps

An online portal for connecting charities and donors with the causes they care about.

Donate through Canada Helps

Employer Matching/ United Way Workplace Campaigns

You can direct funds to The Doorway by selecting ‘The Back Door A Youth Employment Society’ or use our registered charity number 13140 1226 RR0001
Please note we do not receive funds directly from the United Way

Other ways to help

There are many ways you can help participants at The Doorway such as:

Becoming a monthly donor
Corporate / Church Sponsorships
Employer Matching Program
Brand Partnerships
Legacy Giving

To discuss your options please contact us

In-Kind Donations

Generous donations of essential items for our care kits and Community Corner are welcomed.

Each week we distribute care packs to youth living on the streets. These Care Packs contain essential hygiene and good items for living on the street including:

Prepackaged snacks, such as granola bars, fruit snacks
Hygiene products
Deodorant
Underwear
Socks
Weather appropriate clothing

Our Community Corner is also a place for participants to access essential items including professional clothing and shoes for interviews or appointments.