Upper Room Mission
Homeless community in Okanagan, Kamloops won’t go without Christmas dinner
Thanks to multiple charities across the Okanagan and Kamloops, hundreds of residents who remain unhoused…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission shutters temporarily
Citing financial stress, the Upper Room Mission is closing its doors, laying off all its…
Upper Room Mission hires new executive director who is ready to listen
VERNON – Vernon's Upper Room Mission Society has a new executive director. With over two…
‘People in places in time:’ A Vernon artist’s intimate portrayal of street life
VERNON – Peter doesn’t have much: a van, a plastic cooler, poster paper, pencils. The…
Guess who’s coming for lunch: Research study looks at those using Vernon soup kitchen
VERNON – Assumptions are sometimes made about those who rely on services like soup kitchens,…
‘This isn’t a proud situation for us’: Polson Park camper explains difficulties of new Vernon bylaw
“THE BYLAW MAKES COMPLETE SENSE TO PEOPLE WHO DON’T LIVE IN A PARK” VERNON –…
Friends and family shocked by suspicious death of Vernon man
VERNON – Family members have identified the victim of a suspicious death earlier this week…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission needs your help stockpiling 250 pairs of underwear
VERNON – It’s a basic necessity most of us take for granted: underwear. The Upper…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission to stay open later
VERNON – Those in need of a meal or simply a place to come in…
Vernon School District using community work to help kids, says punishment is not the answer
“IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT THEY WERE SUSPENDED FOR, IT’S THE STORY UNDERNEATH” VERNON – It…
‘You get used to it:’ Reversing overdoses becoming routine at Vernon non-profit
VERNON – The first time she had to grab a naloxone kit to revive someone…
No supper at Vernon’s Upper Room Mission due to pepper spray incident
VERNON – The Upper Room Mission was forced to evacuate today after someone discharged pepper…
Local group wants to buy storage sheds where Vernon homeless can store belongings
VERNON – A local organization is hoping to fill a big need in the community…
Vernon soup kitchen sees dramatic upswing in demand
VERNON – A non-profit organization that provides meals, shelter and support to those in need…
Okanagan residents line up at the soup kitchen, not the grocery store, as food costs climb
OKANAGAN – Rising food costs are proving tough to swallow for many Okanagan residents. Higher…