Just when it looked like spring was going to start early, Kelowna is in the middle of at least one more week of cold weather.

Temperatures have reached as low as -15 this week, but have felt even colder because of wind chill. Because of that, the Kelowna Gospel Mission has been bringing in more people and helping everyone they can.

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The Mission was set to acquire the new beds because of the recent cold weather.

They have 155 beds spread over four locations. It is a very busy time as the Gospel tries to help everyone that they can, whether inside or outside.

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The Gospel香蕉视频直播檚 outreach team goes out into the community for 13 hours throughout the day to help people who are sheltering outside. They try to convince people to come inside and get a bed, though some prefer to stay outside. No matter what, the team provides them with food, additional clothing, and shelter supplies like a sleeping bag, blankets and a tent to try and stay warm.

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Menyes also mentioned that people who need help sometimes leave the next morning, opening up beds for the next people in need.

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