Kalispell Warming Center Public Comment from Linda RegnierI have been and continue to be a volunteer at the Warming Center. I’m saddened to learn of our city’s plans to repeal the Conditional Use Permit. I feel as if there is little understanding
on the part of the Council on the complex issues facing all of us regarding the issue of homelessness, and, consequently, those who are in most need are penalized and disregarded, once
again.
Yes, there are problems, but we need to work TOGETHER to solve them with increased resources —not simply “blame the victim,” kicking them down the road to who knows where.
I have found the Warming center a place of refuge. There is structure for those who enter and there is accountability. It is a safe place—offering essentials to human life. In our Christian
valley—are we not called to do what we are able for those with the least?
We need to understand, not judge those who may appear to be different than we are, for “there but for the grace of God, go I.”
Linda Regnier
496-371-4359
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