EmpireYou can help out the Warming Centre by having lunch at the Empire on Friday.

The Empire Warms Hearts fundraiser is taking place from 11am to 1pm.

Outreach Manager Mike Anthony says the public can drop by and for a minimum $5 donation they can receive a bowl of chili , a bun , a beverage and an Empire cookie.

He says all the proceeds go towards the Warming Centre.

Anthony adds residents of the Empire love having the public in their home.

He says “it’s amazing to get to know these folks and be around them. Of course they have so much life experience and they are very caring and they love seeing an exciting day in their home where they open it up to the public and welcome in people.”

This is the second straight year the Empire is holding this fundraiser and raised over $4,000 last year.