Barrie realtors association looks to raise $22,000 to support of local shelters
“A Night of Shelter came from the need to contribute much-needed funds to help provide housing for all. We know that in the County of Simcoe, at least 722 individuals are experiencing homelessness,” said Luc Woolsey, the association’s president.The average night of shelter in the Simcoe County region costs $30.
People looking to support the fundraiser can find more details on the“A safe, warm night of shelter frees people from the heavy burden of feeling unsafe and nowhere to belong. Even one night of shelter provides a person in crisis with the emotional, mental, and physical needs to give them the strength to go to the next stage in health and well-being,” the association said in a statement.
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