Homeless fundraiser draws hundreds to McHugh Bluffs [Video]

About 300 people laced up their runners and tackled the McHugh Bluff staircase to help bring an end to homelessness in Calgary.

For every set of the 176 steps that are completed; one dollar is donated to Inn from the Cold and those donations will be match by the Power of One Foundation.

“At Inn from the Cold, 50 per cent of our budget comes from community donations and that’s super critical right now, because of the housing crisis, we are seeing more and more families reaching out for support,” said Emma MacIsaac, director of impact and engagement at Inn from the Cold

“That money just helps us continue to provide shelter, housing, wraparound supports for families that are facing the housing crisis and have increased bills as a result of inflation and affordability.”

Steps to End Homelessnesswas startedin 2009 by Suzanne West, who wanted to do something significant and impactful on her …