COVID-19, says a group that helps people living on the streets.Be The Change YYC provides food, water, blankets, hygiene supplies, tents and tarps three nights a week in the city’s downtown.Founder Chaz Smith said virus outbreaks at the Calgary Drop-In Centre and Alpha House have left the homeless facing a difficult choice.
COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 3 Calgary shelter sites “Do you freeze or do you potentially risk catching COVID?” Smith said in an interview with The Canadian Press.He said the group helped 47 people Sunday night after some snow and cold winds hit the city.