Social agencies connect with homeless during Homelessness Action Week
KAMLOOPS — Oct 8-14 is Homelessness Action Week, a time when communities across B.C. work to bring awareness to the issue of homelessness, and what services are available.
“It’s a time of year to bring awareness to homelessness and the topics associated with it, poverty, mental health, addictions and recovery, and then the services that are available to help out with those issues as well,” Natalie Serl, project manager of housing and homelessness for the City of Kamloops, said.
Thirty-seven service providers will attend Project Connect at Spirit Square Wednesday, where they will be able to connect to those who need their supports most.
“It’s a way to connect with people in a very casual and informal way that isn’t intimidating, as it can be sometimes when you’re trying to find an opportunity for improvement for your life,” Serl said. “So, it isn’t just for our homeless population, it’s an all community support event that we offer.”