We welcome you to join our AGM, Mon Nov 18th, 6:30PM at St. Paul's Church 260 Nicola
Helping the Homeless Find Hope
Providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive shelter to all in need.
Warm bed - Warm food - Warm hearts
OOTC 250-819-3187
Mission Statement and values
Welcome to Kamloops Out Of The Cold Shelter Society
Purpose of OOTC:
The purpose of the Shelter is to support all individuals 19 and over, with issues related
to homelessness and to undertake charitable acts to this end, such as providing healthy
meals, clothing, and temporary physical shelter.
Values of OOTC:
At its core, the OOTC Shelter has these fundamental values:
- Welcoming Space and refuge from the street.
- Cultural Inclusivity
- All those in need are welcome without reference to their origins
- Diversity
- All individuals 19 and over of all, races, gender identity and ability are
welcome; however, at this time our building structure does not allow for
guests with mobility issues to access our service.
- Caring
Individuals will be provided the best possible level of care possible
- Integrity
- Everyone can expect an atmosphere of honesty and strong moral principle
- Accountability
- The responsibility for not misusing precious resources lies with all
Mission of OOTC:
To provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive shelter to all in need.
Who We Are
Our Story
Our Accomplishments
Our Story
Kamloops Out Of The Cold Shelter Society was founded in 2007 by a group of concerned community members who wanted to make a difference in the lives of homeless individuals. Since then, we have grown to become a seven night of the week homeless shelter, serving over 14,000 men and women each year.
Our Team
Our Accomplishments
Our Story
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping others. From our Board of Directors, Executive Director, Shelter staff, Outreach to our Administration and volunteers, we are all committed to providing the best possible care to those in need.
Our Accomplishments
Our Accomplishments
Our Accomplishments
Kamloops Out Of The Cold Shelter Society has achieved many milestones over the years, including expanding our facilities, increasing our outreach efforts, and launching new programmes to better serve our guests. We are proud of what we have accomplished, but there is still much work to be done.