Donald, from Kamloops Inside Out, spent a night volunteering with the Out of the Cold program, which houses homeless citizens overnight when the mercury dips. His post about it is really important I believe - but truly motivating, beautiful although what he describes is not pretty. His overall feeling after his experience:
There are defining moments in life, moments that when reflected on, prove to shape you. Last night was one of those. I don’t want to be guilty of taking the little things for granted, family, friends, warm blankets, food, and a roof over my head. I don’t want to be guilty of ignoring people, allowing them to blend into the back ground.
What is our responsibility as a society in addressing the needs of the homeless?
If you’d like to volunteer with Out of the Cold, call 376-4161 - ask for Maybel
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