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Richter Street Shelter (opened October 2005)• Youth (age 13-18)• Low barrier - 10 + Beds• 8:00pm – 8:00am• 21 day/stay• Extended services on weekend days• Linkages to other Okanagan Boys & GirlsClubs Services …and communityresources.
Inn From the ColdInn from the Cold was established in 1999 in response to the need in Kelowna foremergency shelter. Inn from the Cold – Kelowna is a volunteer-based project.Mandate:• To provide emergency overnight shelter to people living on the street during thecoldest winter months (maximum capacity is 35, with an average capacity of 28).• To welcome those seeking shelter, keeping in mind safety of and respect for guests,volunteers and staff.• To advocate on behalf of persons experiencing homelessness.• Guests are individuals and couples in the Kelowna area who are facing a night onthe street in the cold months of winter.• Guests are 18 years of age or older.• Women, couples and people employed or seeking employment through a recognizedlabour market are given first priority.• Kelowna has very limited emergency shelter for women. There is no emergencyshelter available for couples, other than Inn from the Cold-Kelowna.
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