Coldest Night of the Year brings out 150 people
In the spirit of raising awareness about the struggles faced by Red Deer’s homeless, community members raised more than a targeted goal of $22,000 for The Mustard Seed’s 4th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk.
One hundred fifty people took part in Red Deer’s walk, while around 100 other Canadian communities also held events on Saturday.
“We need help to help build hope and well-being for the most vulnerable,” said Mustard Seed Development Officer Scott Tilbury, who noted the actual total raised will come closer to $30,000.
“There are individuals who are hungry, homeless, and struggling with mental health issues, and we are building relationships with individuals to help them move forward in their lives. Re-housing is very important and there are challenges as it relates to low-income housing in this city.”