The cargo van used for critical daily shelter pick ups was broken into and is not driveable according to Inn from the Cold’s Twitter feed. The volunteers were waiting on an estimate for the cost to repair the van but say damage was to the steering column, ignition & dash.
In this economic climate organizations such as this are even more essential to our citizens and a crime of this kind is unthinkable! If you have information on this crime please contact the Calgary Police. If you can help out give Inn from the Cold a call! You can reach them by email (info@innfromthecold.org) or phone (403-263-8384).
About Inn from the Cold
For almost twenty years, Inn from the Cold has operated as an agency of last resort for those children and their families who find themselves, literally, with no place else to go. We go far beyond provision of shelter, food, and clothing. Our services also focus on the many support needs that ensure children and their families begin the process of recovering their dignity, their self-worth, their independence, and their hope. We offer shelter, sanctuary, and healing through an integrated continuum of services that includes emergency shelter, instrumental needs, primary medical care, case management, therapeutic early childhood programming, supported housing, and an open door policy to all in need.
Our door is open 24/7, 365 days a year and we turn no family away.