For someone experiencing homelessness, rest isn’t simply a pause in the day—it’s a lifeline. It’s the difference between despair and hope, confusion and clarity, survival and stability.

At the Upper Room Mission, we see it every night. A guest arrives exhausted, chilled from the cold Vernon air, carrying the weight of days—sometimes weeks—of fear, hunger, and uncertainty. They step through our doors, and for the first time in far too long, they can breathe.

To someone with nowhere else to go, 24 hours of safety feels like a miracle.

What does the gift of rest and safety look like?

• It looks like a warm meal placed in front of someone who hasn’t eaten in hours.
• It looks like a bed—a real bed—with clean sheets, warmth, and quiet.
• It looks like being able to close their eyes without bracing for danger.
• It looks like a shower that washes away more than the cold—it restores dignity.
• It looks like a caring staff member saying, “You’re safe here. We’ll help you figure out the next step.”
• And most importantly, it looks like stability—the essential foundation a person needs before the Plan for their long-term future can even be drawn up.

Rest isn’t the end goal.
It’s the beginning—Before the Plan for their long-term future can even be considered

As winter deepens in Vernon, more neighbours are arriving at our doors exhausted, chilled, and out of options. For many, this safe 24-hour window is the first step toward rebuilding their lives.

You can give that life-changing gift today.

Give the Gift of Rest and Safety Today

For someone arriving cold, exhausted, and overwhelmed, 24 hours of safety can feel like a miracle. Your generosity makes that miracle possible.

With a $50 Gift of Rest, you offer a neighbour a full day free from hunger, cold, and fear—a day where dignity is restored, hope is renewed, and the first steps toward a new future can begin.

Give the Gift of Rest today, and help someone take their first step toward a new beginning.