The staff of the Low Barrier Shelter at Wayside Christian Mission has seen firsthand how important it is to get people off the streets during White Flag periods... it can be life saving. And they take pride in bringing in as many people as possible on those unbearably cold days and nights.

In reality, if it wasn't for white flag at Wayside, there would be a lot more people freezing out in the streets. Other shelters do their best to take people in during white flag, but once they're at their given level, that's it. 

Wayside will make room, no matter what. And the Good Samaritan Patrol will pick up as many individuals as possible. They’ll do whatever they need to do to keep people out of inclement weather. And, with plenty of available kennels on hand, people with pets can come, too. 

Charles, a guest of the Low Barrier Shelter, expresses gratitude for the food and shelter provided by the Mission. “You’re getting food and lodging. It easily beats starving outside in the cold with no bed. So it is a relief.”

Another guest added, “The shelter and the warmth that Wayside gave me was the difference between my life and death. My body was shutting down when I found my way in there. I'm very grateful.”

Here’s a photo of people sleeping on the floors inside Wayside’s shelter during a white flag period.
It’s critical to get people inside for these periods.