Shelter from the Sun

Calendar

When:

Jun 17, 2019 – Jun 30, 2019 all-day

2019-06-17T00:00:00-06:00

2019-07-01T00:00:00-06:00

Event

It’s summertime in Calgary. And as you’re deciding which destination to visit on your vacation, Calgary’s homeless population are facing a very different problem: heatstroke, sunstroke, sunburn, dehydration and more.

660 NEWS is teaming up with the Mustard Seed to collect and distribute summer survival items to ensure they are safe in the summer heat. Drop off your donations at any of the locations below, and help us support Calgary’s homeless this summer.

Visit theseed.ca to learn more about this campaign, and the incredible work the Mustard Seed does every day.

Alternatively, you can add $5 on your bill at Greta Bar, and Greta will give you a $5 gaming for the next time you come in!

Donation locations:

• Greta Bar @ 213 10 Ave SW
• CITY TV @ 535 7^th Ave SW
• Mustard Seed 102 Building @ 102 11 Avenue SE

Much needed items:

• • 1. New underwear
    2. Sunscreen
    3. Reusable water bottles
    4. Baseball caps / hats
    5. Lip balm / chap stick

Basic statistics about the Mustard Seed:

• As many as 40% of their guests have jobs, but cannot afford a place to live.
• Number of meals served in 2018 at YYC Shelter: 318,023
• Average number of Support Centre guests/month (YYC): 1,089