Winter is almost here in Calgary. For many newcomers, this may be their first experience of snow and freezing temperatures. Temperatures during the winter can reach as low as -30°C (-22°F)! Proper winter clothing will be needed to keep warm, however, not every Calgarian can afford to protect themselves and their families from the cold. The following are some resources that Calgarians who cannot afford winter clothing can contact to get the help they need. If you would like to help keep fellow Calgarians warm, you can also contact these resources to donate winter clothing:
Project Warmth Society of Alberta
403-236-3900
Jacket Racket Calgary (Distributed through the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District)
http://www.jacketracketcalgary.com/
403-286-0089
The Drop-in & Rehab Centre
http://www.thedi.ca/live/clothing/
403-266-3600
The Mustard Seed
403-269-1319
Southeast Calgary Community Resource Centre – The Clothing Room
http://www.secalgarycrc.ca/wpsite/?page_id=54
403-720-3322
Women in Need Society (WINS) – Free Goods Referral Program
http://www.womeninneed.net/programs/free-goods-referral-program/
403-255-5102
Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmy.ca/2015/10/20/salvation-army-gives-coats-to-people-in-need/
1-800-725-2769
