‘Do we have enough beds? We absolutely do not’; Kamloops shelters preparing for winter
KAMLOOPS — With overnight lows in Kamloops forecast to hit minus temperatures this week, shelter operators are gearing up for the winter season.
Last year at this time, Out of the Cold was scrambling to secure a facility for a winter shelter. Fast forward 12 months and Executive Director Renee Stein believes the shelter at Stuart Wood is in a good position for the winter.
“I think we are actually in a better position than we have been in previous years,” said Stein. “Thankfully to the city and [Tk’emlups] and BC Housing we have been able to continue our service year-round, which is a huge bonus because we are not scrambling to get winter shelter this year. We are already here, we are already running. That has been very beneficial to help keep folks healthier.”