Shaw Charity Classic organizers were expecting to be making player announcements this time of year, but now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament is stepping up to the tee box in a different way.

Several Calgary emergency shelters are moving quickly to get families into homes amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

The second annual NATEFIT Calgary Exposed 5K run was held to raise funds and awareness for the non-profit organization Inn from the Cold.

According to the facility, more volunteers and staff are still needed to help run the facility.

According to regular and joint head counts there are between 60 and 80 people sleeping on the streets every night.

The Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament runs in every major city across the country and has played out here in Calgary for the past 12 years.

The homeless support service operated for 20 years.

Thirty children's charities in Calgary received over $265,000 in funds from the Calgary Children's Foundation.

For every set of stairs completed on the McHugh Bluff Stairs on Memorial Drive — 167 steps — money goes to Inn from the Cold.

As the temperature drops, several shelters are in need of winter clothing to help the increasing number of clients.