Swift Current will see a pair of passers-by make the city their home for the night as they showcase homelessness across the country.

Julie Middleton and Margo Middleton decided that they wanted to make a difference in the lives of homeless people, as well as raise awareness for them by walking from Calgary, Alta, to the east coast of Canada.

Before setting out on the trip, they found inspiration in the amount of homelessness in Canada.

"We've seen so many homeless people in our travels," Julie said. "We pretty much travel all over Canada, then I read an article saying that Canada is the country with the highest rate of homeless people and we're a rich country, so that's pretty much why we picked that cause."

The married couple had both been homeless during their lives, both having experienced the physical and mental strains that accompany it.

The pair have been relying on the help of both people and organization to make their journey.

Making use of homeless shelters and food banks on their way, they blog every service that they use, with the purpose of giving homeless people across Canada a road map of services which are available to them.

They have had their fair share of encounters with struggling homeless people on their journey so far, including one woman sleeping in a ditch who was overcome with emotion at the prospect of a guide for homeless people.

"I told her what we were doing," Margo said, "and I was trying to explain to her that we were out here trying to be the voice for the homeless people, and she got up, and she hugged me, and she just started crying.

"She was afraid to ask for help," she continued. "I'm like 'Don't be afraid, because if you don't ask... on our travels, we know that there are so many people out there that will help you, so don't be afraid to ask for help.'"

They said that not only physical health, but mental health as well is a concern for those who have fallen on hard times.

"Those people have feelings, they sometimes are scared of asking for help, that even giving them a smile, a hug, a coffee, or blanket, [will help them]," Julie said, as Margo followed up. "Even if you need your grass mowed, throw them $10. That is a huge thing for them."

On the trip they have carried a minimal amount of supplies with them, pulling a wagon containing a tent and other essentials.

As of Thursday, they have travelled about 438 kilometres in 18 days.

The pair plan to log the Swift Current Salvation Army into their blog when they use their services. They plan on staying in the city until Wednesday.

They say that they will reach the Atlantic Ocean in about a year.