Jestony Pagdunzolan says itB次元官网网址檚 the least the restaurant can do.
As manager of the Salmon Arm A&W, heB次元官网网址檚 referring to the way the restaurant treats homeless people, treatment that has been noticed by community members.
When homeless folks come in and have a coffee at A&W, theyB次元官网网址檙e welcome to stay as long as they like in order to stay warm.
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He says heB次元官网网址檚 never been homeless, but he knows what itB次元官网网址檚 like to struggle. He came to B.C. from the Philippines in 2012.
B次元官网网址淚n the Philippines, my two-month paycheque here was my one-year pay. I know how hard life can be.B次元官网网址�
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Most of the homeless folks who come to the restaurant want to pay for their own coffee, and then get the free refills offered after that.
B次元官网网址淭hey donB次元官网网址檛 want to be treated like the homeless one, they want to be a regular customer.B次元官网网址�
Pagdunzolan explains that heB次元官网网址檚 told them that as long as there are no issues that bother other customers B次元官网网址� such as being loud B次元官网网址� theyB次元官网网址檙e welcome to stay as long as they want. He says theyB次元官网网址檝e been good, wanting to return the favour.
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There was an incident involving someone coming in from outside and starting an altercation B次元官网网址� he thinks maybe a drug dealer. He called police to get rid of him.
B次元官网网址淭hose homeless guys, I realize itB次元官网网址檚 not their choice that theyB次元官网网址檙e homeless,B次元官网网址� he says, noting that such a fate can happen to anyone.
HeB次元官网网址檚 noticed that the homeless folks who come in help each other.
He and his staff were moved when they received a big Christmas card thanking them for their kindness, signed by The Homeless Family.
B次元官网网址淪imple things like that, make your job better.B次元官网网址�
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The kindness has inspired other customers at A&W. A selection of toques were brought in that the restaurant could distribute. Someone saw one of the homeless people drawing, so the customer brought in colouring materials to donate.
Pagdunzolan said heB次元官网网址檚 spoken to staff about making sure the homeless customers are treated like anyone else, that their perspective is considered.
B次元官网网址淲ould there be someone to help us (if we were in that situation)?B次元官网网址� he asks. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 good to help others.B次元官网网址�
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