A Spiritual Presence of Solidarity:
Sleep-out
December 1-2, 2005
We held a Sleep-out in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have no choice but to sleep and camp on the streets and in the parks of our City. Although the weather was extremely cold and rainy, around 25 of us gathered to experience for one night what so many of our homeless sisters and brothers must endure every night. And despite the cold, wet weather, there was, over all, a great feeling of warmth, camaraderie and kinship.
Some of the Sleep-out participants share their thoughts on what brought us
together on this night.
A homeless family (child pictured above) joined us on this cold and rainy night.
Our gathered bounty was shared with all who joined us over the course of
the night.
Several participants erect a tent in Civic Center Plaza, directly across
the street from City Hall.