It's not easy in my home. With a bathroom and running water and a kitchen and some food and internet.Imagine without.

 
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Dear Anonymous,

Many of them are sleeping outside. During the day the ones that have temporary shelter at night often are having trouble finding a bathroom to use. Ones roaming the streets after 2 AM are even more suspicious to police. Their usual shelters for coffee are not available to congregate. Overall the mood is anxious. Short tempered.
Some of their community resources have had to close. Cut back.
Like trimming a penny that wasn't ever enough.
I see them briefly. Put on gloves and hand a card. I miss being able to put my hand on their sleeve. Or their shoulder. Or the occasional hug. All that not the way at the moment.
The socks and coffee cards remain urgent.
It's not easy in my home. With a bathroom and running water and a kitchen and some food and internet.
Imagine without.

Love in the Time of Covid19.

 
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Dear Anonymous,

In an informal way of accessing, meaning there's no science or data to my observation, it seems that it's not real clear out here about the virus. Handwashing hygiene is understood and shrugged off by many. Difficult to comply for many. City ordinances regarding gathering seem vaguely understood. Conspiracy theories abound. Incomplete information circulating. High drama and dismissal of risk...both evidenced.
Another threat. Another stress. Another difficulty. Rumor and policy mix and mash.
And I wonder how we help. Coffee card and socks handed out today at arms length with gloves, which felt right and awful and not enough.
Will continue as if I am a carrier which means I'll need to consider for a bit. Unchartered territory.
Love in the Time of Covid19.