This is Jen, somewhat known to numerous people in our community. She supposedly has an apartment, but chooses not to stay there, preferring to exist on the street. I don't know all of the details, but saw her sleeping there on the bench, at the entrance to this store at the center of uptown, when I was shooting early morning blue hour photos recently. I have noticed her "belongings" have increased significantly in her grocery cart, and her right leg is now withered by comparison to her left, being dragged most of the time when she walks. I have only spoken with her twice and she seems pleasant, but not altogether interested in much conversation. We worry about her...have tried to hook her up with city services but so far she has rejected all efforts. I hope there is still hope...
Unless they accept the help there is nothing more you can do. I often run into the same situations with my job. But that being said, many homeless don't want the responsibility that is necessary for living in a home and a friendly smile is all you can give them.
We have so many like Jen, they refuse any help and want to stay just the way they are.
Quite a large colony is camping out in an open field, right across from a police stations. I sometimes drop off bags of food and they are very appreciative.
It always scares me and at the same time arouses my admiration. There are people who consciously choose to live outside of society. And they are so proud.
Quite a large colony is camping out in an open field, right across from a police stations. I sometimes drop off bags of food and they are very appreciative.