A Morning Shift at the Street Ministry for the Homeless
A woman drums up enthusiasm for her noon karaoke performance in a nearby encampment.
A deranged man receives threats of violence from several men eating Lucky Charms.
A hot dog and chili stew for lunch bubbles in a pot.
A man displays his newly purchased second-hand chainsaw for $40. He's got a gig later in the day to prune a local homeowner's trees for $100.
A woman wheel chairs in and wants a hot chocolate.
A man can't speak his own name signing in because he's so exhausted and shell shocked.
A man wants Coor's Light poured on his cereal.
A man living in the Mt Hood National Forest found temporary housing in a motel room.
Two brothers in their 50s play games on their phones.
A man is talking to himself and is most vexed.
A staffer announces that a 72-year-old man living in his truck and suffering from cancer is NOT on the top of the list for emergency shelter.
A very small goateed man walks in with a gray and white pit bull. They eat breakfast together.
Thanks for serving in this way and also sharing it with us.