How You Can Help

 Seasonal Wish List

For Drop Off at Alpha House Shelter

203 15 Ave SE Calgary, AB

Shelter Program Needs

• Clothing (Men and Women): jeans, hoodies, t-shirts, pajamas, athletic pants, sweatpants
• Footwear (Men and Women): runners, sneakers, boots.
• Jackets (winter season; all gender and all sizes)
• Toques, gloves/mitts, and scarves
• Towels and face cloths
• Personal Care Items: lip balm, shampoo, soap, pads, tampons, toothbrushes, deodorant
• Bus tickets

Detox/Transitional Needs

• Arts and crafts items: drawing pens/pencils, drawing paper, beading products
• Colouring books and crayons and other mindfulness products
• 500+ piece puzzles
• Towels (gently used or new)
• Backpacks
• Recovery books and daily inspiration books (non-religious)

For Drop Off at Alpha House Community Housing

404 28 Street NE Calgary, AB

Outreach (DOAP, Encampment) Needs*

• Bottled Water
• Socks and Underwear
• Lip Chap
• Chewing gum
• Bus tickets
• Gift Cards

Housing Needs*

• Food and other gift cards (Walmart, Marks Work Warehouse…etc.)
• Event tickets (e.g. movie passes, museum tickets)
• Telephone cards (minutes)
• Personal Care Items (Male and Female)
• Chocolates/Candy
• Stationary such as calendars, drawing books, puzzles, word searches and crayons/colored pencils

You can now purchase something from our Amazon Wish List here:

You can now purchase wholesale supplies in bulk with the Bargains Group

If you would like to help us by purchasing or donating Alpha House-approved wholesale supplies in bulk, you can do so at approximately one-third (1/3) the cost of retail by reaching out to our wholesale partners, the Bargains Group. Not only will you get the best value and be able to provide us with our most needed essential supplies, they will also include free donations for every purchase from their Full Circle Donation Program

You can now donate money raised through recycling your cans and bottles here: 

Please contact 403 478 0387 if you have any questions. Thank you for thinking of us for your gifts-in-kind!

If you would like to get involved in our Volunteer Program, please email our Volunteer Manager at [email protected] . We will connect with you for an interview!

Corporate and Group Volunteers also have the option of supporting Alpha House through Kits for A Cause:

Looking for an engaging corporate/group volunteering or team building activity? Why not make a difference through our ALPHA HOUSE KITS FOR A CAUSE CARE KIT PROGRAM. Help assemble “care kits” for homeless and families in need. This program was developed specifically to accommodate groups of all sizes, whether you’re volunteering with friends, family, colleagues, or on your own, from groups of 3 to 3,000, your contribution directly impacts our community.

For more information, email [email protected] or fill out their inquiry form and their team will guide you through the process and ensure a seamless experience

Alpha House is active on social media, our blog, and through our quarterly newsletters. We would love to keep you informed and up-to-date on our community and in-house events, sector news, and everything relevant to Alpha House. Sign up for our newsletter here or follow us on social:

This kit is designed to support you in your fundraising efforts, please use it as needed if you are considering hosting a fundraiser on behalf of Alpha House.

Fundraising Kit final – Calgary

Check out a variety of out-of-the-box ways to support Alpha House’s work here