The frigid weather, the financial toll of a pandemic, and overstrained homeless shelters. Homeless advocates say that combination is causing even more disorder for people struggling with homelessness.
It’s easier to say what I haven’t seen.“Safety has declined on the trains and I just want to try to be anonymous as possible.”
“I realize they can’t stop the homeless from riding, I realize they can’t make everyone wear a mask but I just wanna be able to ride a train that isn’t filled with tobacco smoke and filled with garbage and have people that are fighting on it.”So, we wanted to find out why we keep hearing about it.READ MORE:Burke Patten with the nonprofit The Night Ministry says the pandemic not only took a financial toll on Americans but also forced shelters to limit their capacity.
The Night Ministry sets up twice a week on the Blue and Red Lines to connect with homeless people and try to get them into shelters. They also provide masks, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies.
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