"The City has stepped up with $500,000 worth of funding and the Province has
agreed to open two additional shelters. With the Extreme Weather response in
effect for tonight, everyone in the DTES should find a place to sleep." This was announced at 4:00 PM December 2.
Thanks for all who were involved contacting those in the political process and those who prayed and gave their thoughts to this homeless dilemma in the current cold weather. It is forecast to be 30 degrees in Vancouver tonight.
The host team who are the "on line" staff with a number of volunteers were exhausted today from the emotional stress of having to refuse lodging and staggering meals the last two days and nights. I'm in awe of their spirit of service and ability to deal with the troubled that reside at the First United refuge.
Shalom,
Ross
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