Ride Along with AWAC: Helping the Homeless for the night

Being an addict himself Mark could relate to a lot of the homeless population, very often knowing their names and having conversations with them. After every sandwich & hot chocolate given out, the client’s name was written on a clipboard to keep track of how they were doing and where they are planning on staying tonight.

No person was denied a sandwich or gloves and every homeless person served was always considerate of their peers, often declining a second sandwich or granola bar to make sure someone else got a chance to eat. If they didn’t have a place to stay, they would hop in the van and get taken to the warming shelter for more food and a comfy bed.

Whether it was stopping for someone in need asking if they needed help or having a conversation with some of the regulars who they see on a nightly basis Mark and the AWAC team always love giving back to the community with the main goal of seeing clients lose the lifestyle, get treatment and come clean.

Although there may be challenges Mark loves doing what he does. And he’s not the only one in this operation. AWAC workers and volunteers all take turns whether that’s manning the Warming Shelter with food and beds or driving around town all night to help those who are cold, hungry, and in distress.

It truly shows what is being done in Prince George even though many people aren’t able to witness it.

by Anthony Corea

Ride Along with AWAC: Helping the Homeless for the night

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