Urgent Request for Shelter

[chantalzola.livejournal.com]

((X-posted b0st0n.))

Bri and AJ were evicted from where they sleep today and have nowhere to go. Here is Bri's post about it on wordpress: http://bribroken.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/evicted/#more-441.



They desperately need a place to stay. They are currently outside of the Davis Square station. They have been sleeping in the area for about 6 weeks and can be seen every day selling jewelry outside of the Holland St. exit. They are lovely people and just really need a place to sleep where they'll be safe from the weather and from being robbed/attacked. Also a place where they can bring their suitcases as they don't have anywhere to leave their bags. Anyone who wants to contact them can email them at xjettx at gmail dot com or comment at the wordpress blog or go visit them. They will most likely be at the Holland St. exit of the Davis Square station until 10:00 or 11:00pm unless they are offered a place to spend the night earlier than that. They have access to a laptop, but the power is running low so they'll be checking email sporadically through the night. The best way to contact them is to go to the train station, but they will be able to read email.

Here again is Bri's post: http://bribroken.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/evicted/#more-441

Thank you. If this is inappropriate, please let me know and I will take the post down or modify it to make it acceptable to the community.

Comments

urgent request for shelter

[mark-shc.livejournal.com]

hi folks, Mark here from the Somerville Homeless Coalition. while i can't say anything specific (because of confidentiality and it wouldn't be appropriate anyway) I want you to know we are talking to Bri and offering what we can. the biggest problem is that there are not enough shelter beds for everyone who needs one; generally the system is at least 125% over capacity.

Totally sucks; housing is a human right, just like food is a human right. Thanks for your concerns and I'm sure Bri and AJ are grateful. Peace, Mark

Re: urgent request for shelter

[teele-sq.livejournal.com]

What about bathrooms / showers?

Re: urgent request for shelter

[miss-jett.livejournal.com]

Thanks for verifying that we are seeking help, Mark. Thanks also for the work that you do. While I may end up finding housing elsewhere, I'm glad that you are there doing what you do, and that people are getting help as a result.

Re: urgent request for shelter

[mark-shc.livejournal.com]

Bri, i wish we could do more but i think you can see from the thread here how many people care and want to help. maybe if we all scream loud enough together we can give people what they really need. peace and love, Mark