Kelowna Gospel Mission seeking donations of winter clothing for homeless
“Temperatures have dropped and we are faced with an unprecedented number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness,” said Sue Wheeler, the City of Kelowna’s social development manager.Wheeler continued, saying, “while the work continues to find shelter and housing solutions, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, along with the Canadian Mental Health Association and many other local partners, have gone above and beyond to source mitts, toques and other cold weather supplies to help people stay warm.
“The immense challenge of finding permanent solutions to end human suffering on the streets of Kelowna can be brutal and discouraging,” said Gospel Mission executive director Carmen Rempel.“It’s partnerships like these that bring us moments of joy and hope as we come together as different agencies to meet the immediate and urgent needs of people sheltering outside during this extreme weather.
Rempel said the Gospel Mission will continue working to find permanent solutions, and that it “stands in solidarity and join hands to distribute winter clothing to those who are experiencing homeless; our need is great.” The drop-off location for clothing donations is at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Thrift Store, 125 Roxby Road.
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