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Calendar tells stories of poverty in Nelson

A calendar launches in Nelson this weekend in which local people share stories of living in poverty.

Morgan Gould of the Nelson United Church says it’s the second year they’ve done it.

Participants will be on hand at the United Church for a potluck and photo exhibit on Sunday at 5 p.m.

It’s in advance of Homelessness Action Week in Nelson which starts at Thanksgiving.

Greg Nesteroff
Greg Nesteroff
Greg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.

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