We opened our doors at 7 pm but already there were a few people who arrived early. We had several volunteers this first night, including a few from last year which was great. A great meal of hearty soup, buns, spaghetti and salad was served up.
Only three guests this first night, but it will get busier as the word spreads and the temperature drops.
We had a big snowfall overnight and the background image for this website was taken just before dawn on the Saturday morning. And this image shows the footprints and bicycle tracks left behind by the three guests as they left around 8 a.m.
Special thanks to Zac and Nicole, who showed up to lend a hand. Both are on the Extreme Weather Shelter Committee (Zac's the volunteer coordinator, Nicole does liaison with the parish and a key member of the committee who hired staff this year). Both are excellent people who kindly passed on their wisdom from last year and, sadly, they are moving to Vancouver Island in a few short days. You will be missed!
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