Our current cold snap is a stark reminder of the perilous conditions a homeless person can face in Canada. 

Sometimes, perhaps due to mental illness, the normal homeless shelter is not accessible. Sleeping outdoors,  using newspapers for extra warmth, is the only option. The new shelter Castlegar is building can't come soon enough, and skilled staffing is a constant need.

In response, Tim and I will again join our Castlegar United Church CNOY walking team on Feb 22nd to raise money for, and awareness of, the marginalized and disenfranchised homeless population in Castlegar which, sadly, continues to grow. 😢 

If you are able, please consider giving a donation of any size, by clicking the "Donate Now" button above. No amount is too small to make a difference but a minimum of $20 is needed for a tax receipt. Tim and I hope to raise $1,000 this year for this worthy cause.

Thank you in advance for your compassion and support!!

Alicia and Tim ❤️💙

PS - you can donate to our goal on this page or Tim's. We will count both toward our goal... its not a competition. (But I haven't heard the end of the fact that Tim beat me last year, so... 😉)