Eighth Street Park has become a familiar gathering place for many people living without stable housing as there’s shade, nice grass and a community food pantry nearby. Some come after losing jobs. Others face family conflict or personal struggles. Some have been unhoused, rehoused, and unhoused again. Some have lived in motels or tried the shelter, but now live in tents.
Their paths vary, but they share one thing in common: trying to get by with what they have.
On a recent day, a group of people living on the streets gathered with their bags and belongings as park rangers had just asked them to move away…