Donate
The Doorway is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping Calgary young people living on the street change their lives. We rely on the of the community to allow us to continue providing unconditional support.
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
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 dropped off or mailed to us at PO Box 46067, Inglewood RPO, Calgary, AB T2G 5H7
- Please make cheques payable to: The Back Door or The Doorway
Canada Helps
An online portal for connecting charities and donors with the causes they care about.
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
In-Kind Donations
Generous donations of essential items for our care kits and Community Corner are welcomed.
Each week we deliver up to 50 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
In addition to our care packs, our Community Corner is a place for participants to access essential items including professional clothing and shoes for interviews or appointments, winter apparel, hygiene supplies and snacks.
To donate any of the items noted above or for information on other essential items you may wish to donate, please contact us to arrange a drop-off time. Items may be dropped off during business hours.