Inn from the Cold

A temporary family crisis doesn't have to result in losing your housing.

When support is accessed early, we can work together to help you remain safely housed and prevent future housing challenges. Our team is available 24/7 to provide guidance, support, and connection to resources.

Call us anytime at 403-263-8384. Learn more about our Prevention and Diversion program: innfromthecold.org/prevention-diversion/

Community, culture and connection are at the heart of everything we do.
In our latest blog, learn more about our upcoming Whitehorn housing partnership, meet Tiffany Pompana from our Indigenous Engagement team, and reflect with us on the importance of Aboriginal Awareness Week and National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/Y2pJ50Zc3Xi

Mural by Kalum Teke Dan

Pride Month is being celebrated in communities across Canada and around the world. 🏳️‍🌈

At Inn from the Cold, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, welcomed and respected for who they are. Diversity strengthens our team, enriches our work and helps us build meaningful connections with the families and individuals we serve. 🏳️‍🌈

We are proud to foster a workplace and community where people of all identities and backgrounds can belong, contribute and thrive. 🏳️‍🌈

This month, we celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals throughout our city and beyond. 🏳️‍🌈

Together, our village showed what’s possible.

This May, A Village Can raised an incredible $1.4 million to support families and individuals facing housing instability in our community.

At a time when many households are feeling the effects of rising costs and affordability challenges, this outpouring of generosity is especially meaningful. Every donation, every shared message and every act of support reflects a community that understands the urgency of the housing crisis and believes that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

We are deeply grateful to every person who gave, shared and stood alongside us throughout this campaign. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous matching donors — Gary and Janeen Nissen, Sean Collins, Karen Rostad, Wieland and Sue Wettstein, the Boris Rochman Fund at Calgary Foundation, the Trevor and Amy Cooper Family Legacy Flow Through Fund at Calgary Foundation, The Hope & Aspire Fund, and anonymous donors — whose leadership inspired others to give and helped amplify the impact of every contribution.

This campaign was a powerful reminder that when a village comes together, lives can change.

Thank you for being part of ours.

“Volunteering here has shown me that even the smallest act of kindness can restore dignity, spark hope, and remind someone they are not alone.”

At Inn from the Cold, volunteers are more than helping hands — they are part of a community that creates connection, compassion and stability for families experiencing housing instability. From preparing meals and supporting children with homework to helping at special events, volunteers play a vital role in making families feel welcomed, supported and cared for.

For close to 30 years, The INN has worked alongside families in crisis, helping them move toward stability and independence. Volunteers help bring that mission to life every single day.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join our volunteer community and help inspire hope and change for families in Calgary.

To learn more about volunteering, visit: https://innfromthecold.org/volunteer/

For Tiffany Pompana, Manager of Indigenous Engagement at The INN, this work is deeply personal.

Raised by parents in the helping field, Tiffany was inspired early on by the impact of supporting others. Her father, a residential school survivor, found healing through helping those on their own journeys — something that continues to shape Tiffany’s approach today.

Her path became clear while working at a shelter supporting women experiencing housing instability. “It was during that time that I realized my passion for supporting my community,” she said.

At The INN, Tiffany helps lead Moccasin Pathways, creating space for families to connect through cultural activities like drum making and ribbon skirt making. These shared experiences foster relationships that extend beyond the program.

She is also helping lead The INN’s role in an upcoming housing initiative in Whitehorn, in partnership with Miskanawah — a project centred on community, connection, and Indigenous identity.

“This work creates opportunities for Indigenous people to reclaim, strengthen, and celebrate who they are.”

For Tiffany, the impact is rooted in the resilience of the families she walks alongside. One moment that stays with her is a family who, after facing significant barriers, was reunited.

“I grew up in care, and I didn’t want that for my children,” the mother shared.

It’s a reminder of the strength and determination behind every journey — and why this work matters.

A safe, stable home can be the foundation for a brighter future.

Thanks to generous funding from CREB® REALTOR® Community Foundation, Journey House is becoming an even safer and more welcoming place for families experiencing housing instability.

Journey House provides permanent supportive housing for families with unique needs, combining safe housing with individualized supports that help build resilience, strengthen skills and foster long-term independence. More than a place to live, Journey House is a place where families can heal, grow and move forward.

This investment will help ensure families continue to have access to safe housing and supports that create lasting change.

Thank you to CREBNow Community Foundation for helping strengthen our community and support families on their journey home. 🏡❤️

Time is running out! You have just TWO DAYS left to have your donations matched, doubling the impact of your generosity! If you've been considering making a contribution, now is the ideal time to maximize your support.

Donate today at AVillageCan.ca

With your support, Feduma and her daughter have a safe place to rebuild their lives.

Until June 7th, all donations to Inn from the Cold will be matched. This doubles your impact in supporting families like Feduma's in achieving stability. Learn more at AVillageCan.ca

Today is a celebration of what becomes possible when organizations come together with a shared vision and a shared commitment to community.

Eighteen months after groundbreaking, the ribbon was cut on the Whitehorn Family Housing project. Today wouldn't have happened without the collaboration, compassion and leadership of Inn from the Cold, Miskanawah and HomeSpace Society whose partnership helped bring this project to life.