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Just weeks away from opening, Inn from the Cold incurred an unforeseen setback in renovations, which caused financial trouble for the organization.
However, the local community never failed and came together to ensure the Chandler Street Housing Project would open on time, and with the building up to code.
“We’ve got the money together to complete the renovation. Big donations from companies like Gorman Brothers, also from in-kind donations, from Ace Plumbing, and Crack Electric,” says Inn from the Cold coordinator Tara Tschritter, who explains she had no doubt in her mind that the community would step up and come together.
“There are so many caring and kind individuals that really do want to make their community a better place.”
In fact, once Gorman Brothers heard about the need and the fast approaching deadline for doors to open, they donated $10,000 to the charitable organization.
“It just seemed to be one of those things that fit with our philosophy of helping out in our community,” says Doug Tracey, operations manger with Gorman Brothers. “Especially people that are really at need in our society.”
Inn from the Cold welcomed the public to an open house on Tuesday afternoon, as visitors got a sneak peek at the Chandler house.
While many toured the building, they told Tschritter how safe the space felt and how the charity managed to capture the true essence of a home.
Local resident, Chad Smith volunteered his time to put the flooring down, just days before the official opening.
“I saw it a couple weeks ago and there is no way they are going to get it done for Tuesday, but everyone pulled together,” says Smith. “We had so many volunteers here the last couple of days it has just been fantastic.”
“We have already got six of the eight individuals, who are currently living on the street in Kelowna, lined up to start moving in this Thursday and they are just ecstatic about the accommodation,” explains Tschritter, who will help choose the other two men who will live in the home.
A partnership with the Kelowna food bank is also underway to ensure the cupboards stay stocked for the residents of the Chandler House.
