News Items tag as: upper room mission

Guess who’s coming for lunch: Research study looks at those using Vernon soup kitchen
February 06, 2018 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - Assumptions are sometimes made about those who rely on services like soup kitchens, but now a unique study out of Vernon is serving up some hard statistics about who they are and why they’re there.
Vernon's Upper Room Mission needs your help stockpiling 250 pairs of underwear
June 29, 2017 - 10:19 AM

VERNON - It’s a basic necessity most of us take for granted: underwear.
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission to stay open later
June 09, 2017 - 1:03 PM

VERNON - Those in need of a meal or simply a place to come in off the street will have greater access to the Upper Room Mission this summer.
'You get used to it:' Reversing overdoses becoming routine at Vernon non-profit
February 01, 2017 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - The first time she had to grab a naloxone kit to revive someone overdosing at the Upper Room Mission, Lisa Anderson was shaking with nerves.
No supper at Vernon's Upper Room Mission due to pepper spray incident
February 01, 2017 - 2:46 PM

VERNON - The Upper Room Mission was forced to evacuate today after someone discharged pepper spray in the dining room.
Local group wants to buy storage sheds where Vernon homeless can store belongings
January 09, 2017 - 3:10 PM

VERNON - A local organization is hoping to fill a big need in the community by purchasing storage sheds for homeless people in Vernon to store their belongings.
Vernon soup kitchen sees dramatic upswing in demand
May 28, 2016 - 9:30 AM

VERNON - A non-profit organization that provides meals, shelter and support to those in need says demand is skyrocketing.
Okanagan residents line up at the soup kitchen, not the grocery store, as food costs climb
February 16, 2016 - 8:00 PM

OKANAGAN - Rising food costs are proving tough to swallow for many Okanagan residents.
Homey and welcoming, Charlotte's Place fills a big need for marginalized women in Vernon
February 15, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Marginalized women looking for a safe place to go during the day can find what they need at Charlotte’s Place.
Extra special Christmas gift for Vernon's Upper Room Mission
December 23, 2015 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - Christmas came early to Vernon’s local soup kitchen.
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Salmon Arm may be among first in B.C. to ban plastic bags
SALMON ARM - The City of Salmon Arm is aiming to be one of the first cities in the province to ban single-use plastic bags. The city is pushing ahead with its plan to ban them and has scheduled a series of public consultations taking place

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News Items tag as: upper room mission

Guess who’s coming for lunch: Research study looks at those using Vernon soup kitchen

Vernon's Upper Room Mission needs your help stockpiling 250 pairs of underwear

Vernon’s Upper Room Mission to stay open later

'You get used to it:' Reversing overdoses becoming routine at Vernon non-profit

No supper at Vernon's Upper Room Mission due to pepper spray incident

Local group wants to buy storage sheds where Vernon homeless can store belongings

Vernon soup kitchen sees dramatic upswing in demand

Okanagan residents line up at the soup kitchen, not the grocery store, as food costs climb

Homey and welcoming, Charlotte's Place fills a big need for marginalized women in Vernon

Extra special Christmas gift for Vernon's Upper Room Mission

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