The City of Campbell River (the City) is activating a warming centre at the Campbell River Community Centre (401-11th Avenue) in response to the cold weather that’s forecast for the evenings of Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, 2024. On both nights, the Warming Centre will be open from 10 p.m. in the evening until 7 a.m. the following morning.
The Warming Centre will be staffed by individuals with experience working with people experiencing homelessness so that necessary support is available. The Warming Centre is open to everyone for short-term stays and is a safe place for vulnerable populations to come in, warm up, and be provided with information on resources available to them. Visitors may bring pets on leashes and belongings, including bikes and carts. Hot drinks, snacks and seating will be available.
As this is a warming centre only, with funding provided by the Province through Emergency Management Climate Readiness, beds are not provided. This service supplements overnight shelter beds and daytime services already available within the community, such as Kwesa Place, Evergreen Shelter and Housing, and the 40 temporary housing units with support services at 1299 Homewood Road provided by the City and BC Housing.
The City will notify the public of upcoming Warming Centre activations and operating hours on the City’s website and social media channels.
Thank you to all staff, volunteers and partners for supporting this activation.
For more information, contact jeff.ford@campbellriver.ca or 250.286.5740.