Many times, Reverend Al Tysick chooses to spend the night with the homeless of Victoria, B.C. rather than his own family. He knows his wife and kids will make it to morning without him. The people on the street may not.
A United Church minister, Rev. Tysick devotes his life to running a drop-in centre for the growing number of men and women now living on the streets of this popular West Coast tourist destination. It's his way of honouring the father he lost to the streets years ago.
Give Me Shelter airs Wednesday Feb. 21st at 10:00 pm Eastern. Repeats on Monday at 6:30 am, 3:30 pm & 8:30 pm Eastern time.
Executive Producer: Sadia Zaman
Senior Producer: John Scully