‘Staggering’ number of first-time users during holidays, says Alberni Valley Salvation Army
A “staggering” number of first-time users sought the services of the Alberni Valley Salvation Army, the organization says — particularly food hampers.
“We’re hoping, very shortly here, to be able to move the mat program and put in 25 beds,” Ramsey said. “Then to turn the space into, not [a] weather-dependent [shelter], and just another additional shelter in town so that we are able to fully assist those who are in most need.” “It impacted our ability to get services to people that aren’t able to get to our centre and probably did impact people trying to get to our centre,” she said.
“We were actually over capacity each night,” said Jeffrey Baergen, executive director for the Salvation Army Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre. “When it gets colder outside, people are, of course, looking for more services.”
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