Homeless in need of supplies to warm up

Feb 6, 2019 | 9:50 AM

With the bitterly cold temperatures blasting through the North Okanagan, The Upper Room Mission says the homeless are especially at risk.

They have put out a public plea for more blankets and winter clothes this week, saying the need has been urgent.

Temperatures are expected to plunge well below #freezing

We are in urgent need of blankets and gloves.

If you have extra blankets and gloves you would like to donate, please contact the @VernonURM or stop by with your donations between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. #VernonBC pic.twitter.com/zgHd3RCRl7

— Upper Room Mission (@VernonURM) February 1, 2019

“The temperatures are going to continue to stay below freezing, and being exposed to that is dangerous,” said Josh Winquist, Community Liaison with Vernon’s Upper Room Mission, who adds that so far the support has been heartwarming.

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The compassion and generosity showed to our guest during this frigid cold snap has been heartwarming.

Thank you,#VERNON

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley pic.twitter.com/iDXPcexCJe

— Upper Room Mission (@VernonURM) February 6, 2019

We are part of an amazing community. #Vernonbc

Donations have been pouring in all day. @VernonURM

These folks from East Hill Community Church just brought in mats, jackets and sleeping bags.

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/n1QCsscvaQ

— Upper Room Mission (@VernonURM) February 6, 2019

The Upper Room Mission says they are still in need of sleeping bags, foamy mattress pads, and hand warmers for those on the street.

A post to warm your heart on a cold day. Finley just stopped by the @VernonURM to drop off two boxes of hand warmers for our guests. Thank you, Finley. #vernon #coldweather pic.twitter.com/gKDCrunlFu

— Upper Room Mission (@VernonURM) February 4, 2019

Donations can be dropped off at The Upper Room Mission located at 3403 27th Avenue, from 9 a.m.- 5p.m.