Charla Huber: Watching someone’s possessions at Our Place turns into a valuable lesson
This week, we’ve experienced some cold weather, snow, ice, rain and the inconveniences that come with them.Across Canada last Saturday, people were participating in The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. I received invitations to participate in the event from Our Place Society and VicPD, since I serve on both organizations’ boards.
Shortly after the participants left Our Place to embark on their walk, a young man sitting with his possessions asked me if I could watch his belongings so he could go use the washroom. “Hopefully he comes back,” Daly said. “Sometimes I’ve been watching people’s things and they don’t come back.” I admire Daly for his compassion and understanding of people getting sidetracked and taking longer to return than expected, and for ensuring he is honouring the responsibility of watching the items.
I was saddened for both parties. It’s a tough situation and people are struggling. I am not sharing this story to condemn anyone or their actions. It was a reality check for me and a reminder that folks with very few possessions are at risk of losing them every day, because of something as simple as using the washroom.
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