The Cold Wet Weather Mat Program operates nightly from 10 PM – 7 AM during the period November 1st  – March 31st.  The program is operated by the Hope For Freedom Society using host church facilities.  Homeless persons are picked up at designated muster points in each of the 3 Tri-Cities and bused to the shelter location.  Five Tri-Cities area churches host the shelter on a rotating basis, one month at a time.  Shelter clients are provided with a mat and blankets for the night, an evening meal upon arrival, a breakfast and a bag lunch before transport back to the muster points in the morning, and, if desired, someone to listen. For further information, contact: Rob Thiessen, Managing Director, Hope For Freedom Society 604-729-4972.

An Extreme Weather Response Shelter operates at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave (corner of Prairie Ave and Shaughnessy St.), Port Coquitlam, nightly from 10 PM - 7 AM during periods of exceptionally inclement weather during the winter months.  This is also a mat program, with a meal provided to clients upon arrival and again in the morning before departure.  Clients may walk to and from the shelter, and pets are allowed.  An “Extreme Weather Event” is called by the Tri-Cities EWR Coordinator and the shelter opening broadcast to area service agencies. For further information, contact: Pat Dewhirst, Tri-Cities EWR Coordinator, 604-464-5668