A whole different ballgame
Here in Portland, City Hall has an all-night potty. But up north, they do things up in a much bigger way.
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Comments (5)
"our distribution policy sucks."
"How do you level the playing field?"
Easy Re-distibute by
"the answer is obvious: Offer fully stocked bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities to any and all homeless and low-income citizens who need them, free of charge, seven days a week."
Free soap too?
Posted by Willie | February 15, 2008 10:23 AM
Tax-payer money helping people..how novel, never will happen in " The City That Works You Over".
Posted by KISS | February 15, 2008 11:20 AM
This is certainly a great thing because, as the article noted, you can't get a job if you look dirty.
I remember the Salvation Army Greenhouse, which served homeless street kids, had these kinds of services. It got swallowed up by New Avenues (Potter's former gig) and I would assume they offer showers and laundry. Doesn't Central City Concern do this? If not, let's bring a branch of Urban Rest Stop down here.
Posted by Gil Johnson | February 15, 2008 12:08 PM
SUPER GREAT IDEA! I'm willing to bet a place like this could be run for much less than the clowns at City Hall are spending on their "24/7 Open Bathroom" program. Not to mention, it's nowhere near where most homeless are likely to use the facility.
Posted by Dave A. | February 15, 2008 12:26 PM
We can fill a couple of those empty Condo Towers. Home for all.
Posted by meg | February 15, 2008 4:10 PM