Emergency shelter slated for winter months – Sooke

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Those experiencing homelessness in Sooke may have an emergency shelter for those cold winter nights. 

Jen Book, Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol regional co-ordinator, identified a need in Sooke after eight homeless people were transported by car to a Victoria shelter during a snowstorm last year.

Read the article: Emergency shelter slated for winter months

Source: Sooke New Mirror

Author: Sharron Ho

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