If we could all find somebody to pay for a hotel room to stay at night after night if we didn't have a place to stay?
If you are in Calgary and need immediate, emergency social assistance for basic needs like food, shelter, or, medication, you should take the following steps immediately.
1. Call 211 (24/7) 
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a Community Resource Specialist. They can help you identify available resources and, if necessary, direct you to the Basic Needs Fund, which provides one-time emergency financial assistance for Calgary residents. 
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• Text INFO to 211 or use the online chat at ab.211.ca. 
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2. Emergency Financial Assistance (Alberta Government)
If you are facing a severe health or safety risk, cannot wait until your next paycheque, and your situation is due to unforeseen circumstances, you can apply for the Emergency Needs Allowance. 
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• 24-Hour Emergency Line: Call 1-866-644-5135 for urgent assistance with food, shelter, clothing, or transportation.
• Apply Online: You can apply for emergency food and other benefits via Interac e-Transfer through MyAlberta Emergency Benefits. 
3. In-Person Support (During Business Hours) 
If you need in-person assistance to apply, visit an Alberta Supports Centre. These centers help with Income Support, AISH, and emergency needs. 
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• SORCe (Safe Communities Opportunity and Resource Centre): Located at 316 7th Ave SE, they provide in-person assessments, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM. 
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4. Immediate Food & Shelter
• Food: Call 211 for food bank locations, or visit Calgary Food Bank.
• Shelter/Homelessness Support: Call 211 or Inn from the Cold (24/7 helpline) at 403-263-8384 for prevention and diversion services.
• Domestic Violence: If leaving an abusive situation, call the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818. 
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5. Other Urgent Resources
• Distress Centre Calgary: For 24/7 crisis support, call 403-266-HELP (4357).
• Mental Health Helpline: Call 1-877-303-2642. 
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Important: If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call emergency services.
Please don't rely on kind-hearted Calgarians to pay for your hotel room night after night. She has been doing this for a couple of weeks now.