Nothing like snow in the air to create panic in the homeless community. Actual questions and statements asked of or said to me/Rob in the past week, the majority of them yesterday.
Where can we get some propane for our heaters to heat our tents?
Can I use your bathroom?
We got kicked out of where we are staying, do you know where I can put up a tent?
Where can we find some tarps to cover the tents?
Is it going to rain tonight?
My blankets got stolen again, where can I get more?
Do you know where I can get a bus ticket?
What should I tell my probation officer?
XX passed out, can they sleep on your porch?
Do you know anyone who will co-sign a lease for us?
How much money would we need to raise to co-sign for people? What do we need to do to set up that program?
Can I get a ride to the grocery store?
I gotta go, I can sleep in shelter 1 tonight and I want to get a shower in.
This is the Social Justice Center, but is it for “just us”? Or is it for everyone?
Did you know there are 41 camping areas that outreach workers (volunteers, not the paid staff from agencies) know of? Can that be right?
Where can we go on Sunday mornings until the library opens at 1:00? Did you know there is no warming center on the weekends? Where are people supposed to go?
Will they let us camp at Token Creek again this winter, where at least we would have electricity? (answer)
Can I sleep on your porch tonight?
Can I borrow $2?
I gotta go, I want to eat dinner tonight.
Was this photo taken on yesterday on Willy St., Veteran’s Day, a picture of a veteran?
Where do people banned from Porchlight/the library/Bethel go? Will they just freeze this winter?
Is this really the plan for the winter, what happened?
Do you have any more lockers on your porch?
Are they really opening a 4th men’s shelter this winter? Where is it?
How cold is it going to be tonight?
How can I get another night in a hotel, I need it just til Monday, who can help?
Can I get a ride to our camp with our gear?
Do you need more blankets for your porch?
Why are you doing this? (i.e. where is the safety net?)
