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Kelowna Gospel Mission needs help during extreme heat

Supplies to be handed out to those on the street
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The Kelowna Gospel Mission is looking for volunteers to hand out supplies to those on the street during this weekendѻýs heat wave. (Submitted)

With the Okanagan being under a heat warning heading into the weekend, the Kelowna Gospel Mission is looking to help those experiencing homelessness.

ѻý(KGM) is aware that high temperatures can be just as damaging and life-threatening as cold weather in Kelowna for unsheltered neighbours,ѻý said Vanessa Hair, resource development manager.

The Gospel Mission is currently looking for volunteers to hand out supplies this weekend to those experiencing homelessness, like bottled water, sunscreen and umbrellas. Anyone wishing to donate supplies can do so at the missionѻýs location at 251 Leon Avenue.

Daytime temperatures in Kelowna are expected to reach the high 30s throughout the weekend, in what Environment Canada calls an ѻýunusually hot periodѻý.

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