Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 unhoused population is in desperate need of donations of winter clothing and resources, said Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 Gospel Mission.
乌鸦传媒淭emperatures have dropped and we are faced with an unprecedented number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness,乌鸦传媒� said the city乌鸦传媒檚 Social Development Manager, Sue Wheeler.
In addition to the early snowfall and the increased number of people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna, the city乌鸦传媒檚 shelters are also facing a staffing shortage which has limited the number of people that can be housed.
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The Gospel Mission is asking for donations for winter clothes, such as sleeping bags, warm blankets, winter boots, hats, mittens, scarves and men乌鸦传媒檚 jackets.
Cassie, a resident of Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 Tent City, said that they are in need of blankets and sleeping bags to stay warm.
乌鸦传媒淧roviding for basic needs is one of the first steps to bringing people out of homelessness,乌鸦传媒� said Carmen Rempel, executive director at the Gospel Mission. 乌鸦传媒淥ne of those basic needs is warmth and shelter, and that乌鸦传媒檚 where donations come in.乌鸦传媒�
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Wheeler said that the Gospel Mission thrift store has been emptied and all winter gear distributed, with help from City Bylaw Services, the RCMP and the Kelowna Fire Department.
乌鸦传媒淚t乌鸦传媒檚 going to take the entire community to address the urgent needs, and we encourage community members to donate any warm clothing and blankets they have available,乌鸦传媒� said Wheeler.
Donations can be brought to Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 Gospel Mission thrift store at 125 Roxby Road. For more information visit or call (250) 763-3737.
Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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