Here’s how you can help Kamloops’s homeless community this Christmas

KAMLOOPS – With Christmas right around the corner, several organizations supporting the city's homeless and less fortunate population are getting ready for the holidays and are looking for some extra help and donations.

The Mustard Seed New Life Community in Kamloops are preparing for their Christmas Dinner and need a few things including volunteers to help prep for the community dinner, pies, whipped cream, and ground coffee which can all be dropped off at 181 West Victoria St.

The not-for-profit organization provides outreach and poverty relief services throughout the year for the city of Kamloops.

To make a financial donation to the organization go here.


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Karen Edwards

Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.