I am really glad Tim Richter asked me to stop in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. I spent the day touring facilities and meeting people (meet Amy and JR) and I was very impressed by the spirit of cooperation. Interesting that it was not always that way. After the economic crisis hit the area nonprofits, churches, business and the government realized the only way to fight homelessness and poverty was to work together.
This short interview is with Christine from Regional District, Veronica from Kelowna Gospel Mission, Lawrence from Metro Community Church. So much happened that day it is hard to put in a post, but a few things I must highlight that more communities need to adopt. It was gorgeous how each NPO and church communicated with each other to make sure services overlapped. And I LOVE how Metro Community is starting a co-op vehicle share for low and no income people, and their nutrition class teaches how to make $2 anf $4 meals.
If you’ve heard me speak then you’ve heard me say “as the economy gets worse we must get better”. I hope more communities will set aside differences and start working together to help fight homelessness and poverty.
