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  • Francis---last name withheld by agreement---shows his guitar collection in his room at UA, a former university student dormitory that is now a home for the formerly homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 27 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Francis, whom I've known for many years, has given permission to use this photo. He and I talk at length and he is key to this story. He introduced me to other people and allowed me to photograph his room and guitar playing.
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  • Ian Samolczyk, a staff person at UA, a former university student dormitory now housing formerly homeless people, rides up a ramp after his shift. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Ian has given permission for this photo to be used. He is usually the front lobby person and is known by all the residents and staff. There is simply no project without his generous support and understanding.
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  • Ian Samolczyk, a staff person at UA, a former university student dormitory now housing formerly homeless people, rides up a ramp after his shift. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Ian has given permission for this photo to be used. He is usually the front lobby person and is known by all the residents and staff. There is simply no project without his generous support and understanding.
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  • Phil---last name withheld---poses in front of graffiti on the side of UA, a former university student dormitory that now houses the homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 23 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Phil was hesitant to allow publication of this photo until he saw it. In fact he was hesitant to take the photo. He was particularly pleased with the "dreamer" background and has given permission to use the photo.
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  • Graffiti on a picnic table near the rear fence at UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 28 October 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year.
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  • Leslie---no last name used by agreement---contemplates her next move in a board game in the main floor common room at a former university student dormitory now used as a residency for formerly unsheltered people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 26 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Leslie gave permission to use this photo, which is from a set up series after I enquired as to who would be interested in being photographed. The game lasted about half an hour. Leslie and Jackie, a staff person, enjoyed a competitive set of games.
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  • Natalie Hodge reflects at a memorial for Greg Leis, her son, who passed away of a drug overdose two weeks ago, in the main floor common room of UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 02 December 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Natalie has given permission for the photo to be used. Greg died on the day I started this segment of the project and the memorial was on my second last day. His death was a constant source of discussion in those two weeks as he was well liked. Natalie told me she was prepared for this eventually as Greg had been a serious drug user for some time. She is a nurse. I was greatly moved by this service for a person I had never met.
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  • Lisa---no last name given by agreement---in conversation in front of the front entrance to UA, a former university student dormitory. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Lisa has given permission to use this photo.
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  • Junior---he doesn't like his given name---poses on a sidewalk near a former university student dormitory that is now a home for the unsheltered. Junior technically still lives at UA, the common name for the dorm, but has been given a two month suspension for not getting rid of the forty seven bicycles he has in his room and floor common area. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. UA is an interim project operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based nonprofit venture, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo, a government body. Both organisations are responding to the rapid increase in homelessness in the region. UA can house up to eighty individuals and has six to eight people on staff for each of the three daily shifts. Most but not all of the residents have drug addictions and mental health concerns. Some individuals have moved to other supported housing while many of the current residents have been living at UA for a year. Junior was quite happy to pose for this and other photos. He liked and gave permission to use this one.
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  • Windsor, Ontario. February, 2013. CJUT McGill University radio annual 'Homelessness Marathon'. Live radio feed by CJAM at Windsor Workers' Action Centre. Each radio station had a half hour time period.
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  • Windsor, Ontario. February, 2013. Clare with Ron Pritchard. CJUT McGill University radio annual 'Homelessness Marathon'. Live radio feed by CJAM at Windsor Workers' Action Centre. Each radio station had a half hour time period.
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  • Tammy, homeless and living in her car, and one of her dogs after a visit to A Better City Lot 42, an experimental homeless persons's encampment, on 13 October 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Madi, a homeless person, has a seizure---it happens often---and hits her head. She is allowed to stay inside the front doorway at the overcrowded warming centre. This morning she spends an hour putting on make up. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 14 December 2021, Kiitchener, Ontario.
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  • Nikki, a  homeless person, is looking forward to taking a shower this morning at St. John's Kitchen, which is a one time only temporary shelter, on 02 December 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Staff members and residents react to a potential drug overdose, taking notes, and getting a snack in the front lobby of a former university student dormitory that is now a home for up to eighty formerly homeless people. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This novel project is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a non-profit, community based venture, and Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Pat Patrick is a resident at UA. Recently he had a medical emergency and is just now recovering, He used to own a tatoo store and is rethinking his use of hard drugs. "I wish I knew what was in it ,[the fentanyl]," he said. "I'm staying off it now." Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 13 December 2021. UA is a former university student dormitory that now serves homeless people. It is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Commotion, moreso than usual, in the front lobby  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 30 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Personal transportation devices for the poor in the back parking lot  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 26 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Tray of saline bullets used in the drug injection process at a Better Tent City Lot 42, a homeless persons's encampment, on 09 September 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Kayli, a staff person, reacts to an emergency call that involves paramedica, the firedepartment, and police (not seen). a taxi that is blocked in waiting for a fare also adds to  the commotion. Kaylee later laughs at the absudity of the situation. A man was in medical distress, a common occurance at UA, a dormitory for homeless people, as is the arrival of a taxi. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 24 November 2021. UA is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Earl Ellis, a homeless man, pushes his belongins from a temporary warming shelter as Harry Singh, a security guard, watches at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on 14 December 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • One of the many pets makes it's presence known before Greg Leis's memorial service at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 23 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Activity in the front lobby at a repurposed university student dormitory that now houses up to eighty people who were  homeless. Katinka speaks with Ian, both staff members, while Lisa, a resident, moves bags. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.30 November 2021. The dormitory, informally called UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Fully loaded cart of Junior's (not in the photo) possessions on the sidewalk near  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 29 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Graffiti on a needle drop box in a side patio area of a former university student dormitory that now houses people who were homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. UA, as the building is now called, is a partnership between the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • "How happy is the blameless vessel's [sic] lot" graffiti quoting Alexander Pope on an outdoor wall of a former university student dormitory that now houses people who were homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 29 November 2021. The dormitory project, called UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Staff members help with a large food delivery  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 26 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Leslie, a resident, and Ian, a staff member, in the front lobby  at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 26 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Jeannae, a resident, in the main entrance at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 23 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Diana, a long time resident, poses with a beer A Better City Lot 42, an experimental homeless persons's encampment, on 13 October 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • One of the last tiny houses remaining after a significant move at A Better Tent City Lot 42, an experimental homeless persons's encampment, on 13 October 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Outside A Better Tent City Lot 42, a homeless persons's encampment at a former convention centre on 16 September 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • A tornado shaped poem found at A Better Tent City Lot 42, a homeless persons's encampment, on 09 September 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Portrait of Jennifer, a long term resident at A Better Tent City, at midday in late July 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario. A Better Tent City is an experiment in social housing for the homeless, most of whom have siubstance addictions.
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  • Portrait of Jennifer, a long term resident at A Better Tent City, at midday in late July 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario. A Better Tent City is an experiment in social housing for the homeless, most of whom have siubstance addictions.
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  • Mabel and Mark, a chronically homeless person, wake up on the floor of St. John's Kitchen, which is serving as a one time shelter, on 02 December 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Moving day for a resident---coming or going not known--- at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 30 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Graffiti on a ramp railing at a repurposed university student dormitory that is now housing for up to eighty people who were homeless. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 30 November 2021. The dormitory, informally called UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a nonprofit, community based venture, and funded by Region of Waterloo, a governing body.
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  • Three men work on converting St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church gym into a temporary homeless people's shelter on 29 November 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Residence at UA, a surplus university dormitory used for a temporary homeless project, on 23 November 2021 in Waterloo, Ontario.
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  • Alvin, a co-cordinator and resident, plays a game of pool A Better City Lot 42, an experimental homeless persons's encampment, on 21 October 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Inside A Better Tent City Lot 42, a homeless persons's encampment at a former convention centre on 09 September 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • A Better Tent city Lot 42, a homeless persons's encampment, on 09 September 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Portrait of Jennifer, a long term resident at A Better Tent City, at midday in late July 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario. A Better Tent City is an experiment in social housing for the homeless, most of whom have siubstance addictions.
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  • Tammy is homeless since January after problems in her rental unit. She has been living in the car with two pug dogs. She is in constant pain. A mobile clinic appeared today and she is to see a doctor about a nasty infection on her foot. She was more interested in getting a painkiller prescription. A bright note is that there are social workers accompanying the mobile clinic and one of them said they would look into housing for Tammy. Kitchener, Canada, 2020.
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  • Brad, dancer, choreographer, and father. Homeless as a teenager. "We need someone to help us", he says. "I need someone to help me." Victoria Avenue sidewalk across from the Downtown Mission, Windsor, 2020.
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  • Candan, a Lot 42 resident, and Nadine, an organiser living at the camp, at the main grounds of the tiny houses at Lot 42. Lot 42 is "a better tent city" in an industrial part of the city and is an experiment in informal housing as a solution to Kitchener's ongoing homeless crisis. Kitchener, Canada, 2020.
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  • Jack Layton at Tent City, near the Lake Ontario. Tent City was a village of homeless people. Layton was attending due to a disaster housing initiative by a private company.
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  • Dan, Jess, and Ian on Maiden Lane. Dan does well for himself and is giving back to the homeless community. Jess is a regular Downtown Mission guest. Ian often accompanies Dan on drives. Windsor, 2020.
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  • Mari and Dragon, a couple, at Lot 42, a former conference centre now used to house the homeless in tents and tiny houses on 09 September 2020 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Pat, Father Toby, Tony, and Andrew---all from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church---take a lunch break in 2020 at A Better Tent City, an experimental homeless shelter concept, in Kitchener, Ontario, during the relocation and addition of tiny houses.
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  • Joa and Heidi, an artist, build a temporary wall for a homelss shelter in the basement of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church on 29 November 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Francis, a resident, takes a smoke break in the entrance area of a former university student residence that is home to about eighty ex-homeless people. Francis, who is also a musician, has been living at UA, the street name of the building, for about a year. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 23 November 2021. UA is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based non profit organization, and Region of Waterloo, a government body.
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  • Amber, a resident, and Rocko, someone else's dog, sleep under a table in the front lobby of an repurposed university student dormitory that now houses ex-homeless people. Amber is high and well monitored. The dog's owner is at the hospital for overnight treatment, and has become the building pet. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.26 November 2021. The building, known as UA, is operated by the Working Centre of Kitchener, a community based non profit organisation, and Region of Waterloo, a government body.
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  • Shaun and other members of LoveCry celebrate his birthday. The Toronto based anti-poverty organisation often celbrates members birthdays. Left to right are Shaun, Jo, Janet. Angel Femia, the founder, encourages as much a family-like atmosphere as possible. LoveCry is a not for profit, registered charity that advocates on behalf of street people, especially children. (Photo Doug MacLellan)
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  • Shaun and other members of LoveCry celebrate his birthday. The Toronto based anti-poverty organisation often celbrates members birthdays. Left to right are Shaun, Jo, Janet. Angel Femia, the founder, encourages as much a family-like atmosphere as possible. LoveCry is a not for profit, registered charity that advocates on behalf of street people, especially children. (Photo Doug MacLellan)
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  • Garbage from overnight sleepers still needs to be picked up before guests can be served breakfast. Victoria Avenue side of the Downtown Mission, Windsor, 2020.
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  • Portrait of Mari, who often says, "spelled with an i don't ask me why", in front of a tiny house at Lot 42. Mari is a mother of two and has been living at Lot 42 sine April. Kitchener, Canada, 2020.
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  • Graffiti on the lane side of St. John's Kitchen, a Working Centre community tool, on 25 November 2021 in Kitchcener, Ontario.
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  • Prepared food service area and cots prior to opening in the evening at the temporary warming centre at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on 13 December 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Invitus, a poem by William Forest Henley, on the wall St. John's Kitchen, a Working Centre enhanced soup kitchen, on 02 December 2021 in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Ronovations and construction begins to turn St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church gym into a temporary shelter on 29 November in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Dwight, a stroke survivor, gestures in conversation during a break form picking up used needles and syringes at a tent encampment on 14 July 2022 at 100 Victoria Street North in Kitchener, Ontario.
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  • Dufferin Place, Windsor, 2022.
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  • "I am trying to find peace in a kind of spiritual way", says Leo, Downtown Mission, Windsor, 2020.
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  • Jesse, city parking lot side of the Downtown Mission, Windsor, 2020.
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  • Chris is interested about everything from classic rock and movies to cameras and computers, Downtown Mission courtyard, Windsor, 2020.
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  • Tammy, a harm reduction volunteer, asks everyone entering the dining room a series of COVID-19 symptoms questions. Downtown Mission, Windsor, 2020.
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  • BK, just outside the west gate to the Downtown Mission courtyard, Windsor, 2020.
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  • Cheryl, chef and kitchen supervisor, with Julienne, a long time volunteer, in the Downtown Mission kitchen, Windsor, 2020.
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  • A group of people planted a tree branch in the dirt then hung plush toys on it as a way to brighten up the area on the Victoria Avenue side of the Downtown Mission. Windsor, 2020.
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  • Shay and Syed on the Victoria Avenue side of the Downtown Mission, Windsor, 2020.
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  • The outside property onf Lot 42 now has almost all the tiny houses grouped together. Each of them has heat and electricity.
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  • The tiny houses were imacculate several weeks ago but now take on new appearances after people move in.
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  • Carl told me earlier he was "at work". Nadine has moved to a new spot on the property.
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  • This is the only remaining tiny house in the orignal spot at Lot 42. Dave is the occupant.
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  • Needed to take more care this trip as syringes were in unexpected places on the Lot 42 property.
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