The colder weather has prompted a call for donations from the main organization that helps Burnaby’s homeless.
The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby needs toiletries, clothes, food and warm blankets for people sleeping outside.
“People without homes who become wet often cannot dry off, leading to serious respiratory health conditions such as pneumonia,” said society spokesperson Wanda Mulholland in a press release. “We can help people who are homeless to stay safe dry and warm in the winter months by providing change of clothes suitable for inclement weather.”
The items most needed are warm blankets, sleeping bags, winter coats, winter clothing, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, men’s and women’s underwear (all sizes), men’s and women’s small-sized jeans, towels and canned food.
Drop off donations on Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at Creekside Community Church at 5855 Imperial St. Donations will be handed out during Homelessness Action Week, which runs from Oct. 9 to 15.
The new society was formed by the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness, which includes a various agencies, government groups and non-profits interested in helping homeless people. Info: www.burnabyhomeless.org.
