The Seventh Day Adventist Church is opening its doors in Oliver and Osoyoos as an extreme cold weather shelter to bring people experiencing homelessness in from the frigid cold temperatures that have hit the south Okanagan.
The temperature is predicted to dip down to -12 C tonight and as low as -21 C on Thursday. The weather is predicted to warm in the coming week.
Mr. Greg Thorpe, from the Seventh Day Adventist Church, indicates that individuals or agencies who are without shelter this week to contact him at 250 485 2515 and the Church will open its doors immediately in both Oliver and Osoyoos. The Church will provide hot drinks and cookies and allowing people to stay inside overnight. Volunteer church members will be on hand to assist.
The Church locations are 748 Similkameen Avenue, Oliver; and 10109 – 62nd Avenue, Osoyoos.
At this time this temporary shelter will open for the current cold weather snap
Lynne thompson says
Let the public “those of us who wish to help” know what you need. Blankets, sheets, food etc.
Bob Barker says
Wow to Julie and Greg
Talk about bringing the problem to the altar !
Marion Trimble says
I live nearby. Very grateful the church is opening its doors during this extreme cold. Can we help?
Gail Barriskill says
This post warmed my heart and hopefully those living outside in these freezing temperatures will be warm as well. The staff at DR Ng’s office called Greg this am and we are pooling some cash to help assist with the cost of housing the homeless for a few nights….thankful for the offer of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in helping others!
Publisher: Gail tell me how I can help – I think I have several resources at your disposal. Same message to the great group at 7th Day – like George and Diane, Julie and Greg.