Hope Mission’s shelter in Red Deer averages 136 clients per night

Hope Mission’s shelter in Red Deer averages 136 clients per night

Hope Mission believes everyone deserves a warm meal and a warm bed, and is working to improve the odds for Red Deer’s homeless population. Since the Christian charity took over Red Deer’s downtown shelter on April 1, an average of 136 people accessed a shelter bed each night, and 400 meals were provided daily. “One of the best things I’ve heard someone say so far is ‘I’ve gained 20 pounds since you started,’” said Cory Dixon, donor relations co-…