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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-04-26, Page 9Wednesday, April 26, 2017 • Signal Star 9 Huron Out of the Cold Project Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star This winter was the inaugu- ral season for the Huron Out of the Cold project, which invited those seeking shelter during the winter months to find a place that wasp warm and welcoming to rest. Kate Ballagh-Steeper, Min- ister of Family and Justice Ministries at Lakeshore United Church, opened the doors to the Church for the homeless or simply those who a struggling and need a safe and warm place to sleep. "We didn't open our doors until January 20 and it was actually quite a warm winter. I think it went better than we expected," said Ballagh- Steeper. "There were six unique individuals who stayed in the shelter. That doesn't sound like a lot of people but considering we were only open for 10 weeks, and it was growing - We have had calls since we have closed. It takes a while for information to filter down to the population of who is going to use it." The Out of the Cold pro- ject saw men seek shelter during those 10 weeks, ranging in age from 21 to 67. Many of these visitors to the Church were not just staying for one night, but instead several nights. The men stay- ing in the shelter had the time to connect with out- reach staff, or the Salvation Army, in order to use the support to find more perma- nent housing. "Everybody was grateful that they didn't have to go to a city. Often people are struggling with mental ill- ness, or a variety of things. Everybody that used the shelter were clear that they wanted to be here in this County," explained Ballagh-Steeper. According to Minister Bal- lagh-Steeper, a large aspect to the great success of the 10 -week project, was due to the volunteers. Whether the project would attract volun- teers or not was a big ques- tion before the project began. "We had over 30 active volunteers. The community really responded. We had people from the churches but also people from the communities such as Goder- ich, Clinton, Blyth and Sea - forth," said Bellagh-Steeper. "It was really representative of the whole County." This pilot project was the first and only men's shelter in I Iuron County, and after the success of providing shelter to those in need and the success of members in the community volunteering to make a difference for those less fortunate, it is likely the project will.con- tinue. Minister Bellagh- Steeper and other project organizers are looking to open the doors to those in need of shelter again during the winter months. "We are working on some different space that we can open at 7am and be in the same space, rather than hav- ing to move from two places like we did this year, so stay tuned," explained Bellagh-Steeper. The project did not use any fundraising events to fund for supplies, such as mattresses, but rather had great partnerships with organizations and compa- nies within the community. The Huron Out of the Cold project was designed to be temporary during the winter months only, and those who stayed at the shelter were File photo Projects like the Huron Out of the Cold are an example of giving back to the community, and helping those who are less fortunate, by making a difference in their lives. welcome to stay as long as they needed, but were "encouraged to make con- nections with the outreach worker, but it wasn't neces- sary," explained Rellagh-Steeper. "I'he first-time men's shel- ter not only provided a warm bed and refuge. from the cold, but also offered ser- vices for those staying, to provide assistance in order to get on their feet and find more permanent arrangements. 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