Sierra Crocker
traveler
“You need an ID for most shelters and that’s a problem for some people who have lost theirs. It’s complicated to provide all the documentation to get a state ID. There should be group homes where people can live and work cooperatively.”
Tim Blackmon
pastor
“We need to provide place to live, a place to work, and a place to go to school for everyone. Everyone should have a home, a job, and a school.”
Ron Carter
peace officer and chaplain
“You have to have people who want to accept the help; there may be services but there’s no follow-up. It’s a vicious cycle: There must be intervention.”
Nicole Myric
waitress
“Build a new free overnight shelter for men, women, and children”
This article appears in Jul 30 – Aug 6, 2009.