Dan O乌鸦传媒橞rien used to be homeless.
With the help of Kelowna Gospel Mission, he乌鸦传媒檚 been clean and off the streets.
Now, this is his second year volunteering at the mission乌鸦传媒檚 Stride to End Homelessness.
He volunteers at the mission almost every week, he said.
乌鸦传媒淚 came here and the staff saved my life so I keep on coming back,乌鸦传媒� said O乌鸦传媒橞rien.
He volunteers at the event to meet new people and bring awareness to the community, he said.
乌鸦传媒淚f you show that you乌鸦传媒檙e really working towards yourself, they乌鸦传媒檒l do anything. I can乌鸦传媒檛 give enough back for what they乌鸦传媒檝e done for me.乌鸦传媒�
More than 20 teams participated in the sixth annual event to bring awareness to homelessness.
Rhonda Fenrick, a resident of Kelowna, said it was her fourth time walking in the event that was held today.
乌鸦传媒淚t乌鸦传媒檚 a cause I believe in,乌鸦传媒� she said.
Fenrick also volunteers at the Gospel Mission once a week.
Executive director of the mission Randy Benson said the point of the walk is to fundraise for the mission乌鸦传媒檚 programs.
More than 20 teams participated in the walk.
People in the community can feel like not only they are contributing, they get an opportunity to mingle with guests,乌鸦传媒� said Benson.
Participants could walk or run the route downtown, starting and ending at the mission.
Homelessness is an ongoing issue in Kelowna, he said.
To find out more about the mission visit their .
