Hope Mission in Edmonton and Calgary are urging donors to donate online, in-person or over the phone as the Canada Post Strike halts mail delivery.
Kevin Wiebe, Donor Relations Manager at Hope Mission Edmonton spoke with CFWE, saying they urge people in the city to use other donating methods such as in person at their pop-up location inside West Edmonton Mall until November 28th.
Hope Mission donation pop-up spot inside West Edmonton Mall (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Wiebe adds that for the first time in Hope Mission history in Edmonton, they crossed their threshold of over 1,000 people inside their emergency shelter in Edmonton, with the need for their services are increased significantly, with over 2,950 meals being served everyday compared to the 1,800 meals served last year.
Tim Goodwin, Community Relations at Hope Mission Calgary says that their donations processing office was made aware of the Canada Post Strike when the inbox was empty, adding that they are scrambling to make sure there is enough alternatives to donate, with the strike having a definite impact on donations.
Goodwin speaks on their second Hope Mission Rescue Van making it’s way over to Calgary after receiving an overall good reception from the community over the last year, as the Rescue Vans patrol the streets looking out for vulnerable homeless neighbors who may need food, water, winter gear, or transportation to safe shelter.
Hope Mission Rescue Van in the City of Calgary (Photo Credits – Hope Mission Calgary)
Goodwin adds that the number of families they serve within Calgary has gone up 25 percent more compared to last year, along with anticipating to serve 4,000 individuals in the month of December.
For more details and to donate, visit Hope Mission here.
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