Lately mornings have been darker and colder. While for most people that might mean leaving extra time to warm up the car or wearing an extra layer of clothing, for VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 homeless population the struggle is much worse.
ThatB次元官网网址檚 why Our Place launched a sleeping bag and blanket drive on Oct. 11, as a part of Homeless Action Week.
Our Place set an ambitious goal of collecting 500 blankets and 300 sleeping bags. Communications director Grant McKenzie said so far donations are coming in slowly, but surely.
As part of Homeless Action Week, Our Place is launching a Sleeping Bag & Blanket drive to challenge the community to donate 500 blankets and 300 sleeping bags. Items can be dropped off at 919 Pandora Avenue 24/7
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McKenzie added that anyone going through their closets can also donate hats, gloves, coats and more.
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There is also a constant shortage of menB次元官网网址檚 clothes, as well as shoes and boots.
Donations can be dropped off to 919 Pandora Ave. where staff are on-site 24 hours per day.
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