Angels in the Night deliver winter warming kits to homeless shelters across Canada today and into the night
Volunteers to give gloves, toques, and toiletries to those in need
TORONTO – December 6, 2011 – Today and continuing into the night hundreds of volunteers from Invis and Mortgage Intelligence, two of Canada’s leading mortgage brokerage firms, will visit homeless shelters across the country to distribute warming kits that include new clothing and supplies as part of their Angels in the Night volunteer program.
“We want to help those who don’t have a place to call home, says Stan Falkowski, president at Invis and Mortgage Intelligence. “In our daily lives as mortgage brokers we help people find the right home and through the Angels in the Night project we are able to give some modest comforts, like a warm blanket.”
This evening marks the end of the year-round fundraising campaign by Invis and Mortgage Intelligence in support of the Salvation Army. Volunteers have reached out to homeless shelters in their communities to find out what supplies are most required and will personally deliver those items today.
Each $100 raised can provide a shelter with one of the following:
- 100 pairs of gloves
- 100 pairs of socks
- 25 fleece jackets for children
- 20 long sleeve thermal shirts
- 20 sweatshirts
“Without a home, the winter can be hard. These supplies provided by Angels in the Night mean a lot to the people who receive them, and we’re glad that these efforts will help provide even a small measure of dignity for those who need a little extra support during the Christmas season,” says Graham Moore, Territorial Secretary for Public Relations and Development for The Salvation Army.
Start times and locations
Members of the media are welcome to lend a hand as volunteers in the following cities:
| City | Location | Start time (local) |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax : | Invis Office 105 – 3260 Barrington Street | 5:30 p.m. |
| Toronto : | Invis Office 442 Danforth Avenue | 6 p.m. |
| Winnipeg : | Invis Office 2310 Pembina Hwy | 4:00 p.m. |
| Calgary : | Army & Navy Dept Store 1107 – 33rd St. NE parking lot north side of store | 6:00 p.m. |
| Vernon, BC : | Invis Office 4705 B 29th Street | 5:00 p.m. |
| Kelowna : | Kelowna Gospel Mission 251 Leon Avenue | 2:15 p.m. |
| Vancouver : | Army & Navy Store Loading Bay on West side of 36 West Cordova St | 6:00 p.m. |
About Angels in the Night
Now in its tenth year, Angels in the Night is a volunteer community event that aims to raise money through mortgage brokers, financial institutions, industry partners and other service providers to purchase items specifically requested by homeless shelters and related charitable organizations. www.angelsinthenight.ca
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Teresa Pagnutti or Katie O’Dell
Environics Communications
416-969-2721 or 416-969-2725
