Intensely cold weather is on the way and it's Calgary's most vulnerable who will see the greatest impact. The Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) is working to provide warming spots for over 1,900 homeless individuals in the city. The president and CEO of CHF emphasizes the danger of the cold weather and the need for assistance.
Intensely cold weather is on the way and it's Calgary 's most vulnerable who will see the greatest impact. Over 1,900 Calgarians are currently homeless, and the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) is working to provide warming spots for them. The CHF has increased the number of warming spots to 425, a 20% increase from last year. The president and CEO of CHF, Patricia Jones, emphasizes the danger of the cold weather and the need for assistance.
Kirby Warren, a homeless individual in Calgary, shares his experience of the extreme cold and its effects on his health
Calgary Homeless Cold Weather Warming Spots Assistance
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