An announcement was made at the luncheon asking for volunteers to help erect the small disaster. As soon as lunch was over people came to help. With soaked canvas, moisture-soaked ground and thoroughly soaked volunteers, the tent was reraised to withstand the elements for the rest of the Gathering. I came back Saturday morning with a display of art from the Streetlife Gallery, and found myself the designated PC- Person of Ceremonies. Helping to make the day a celebration was Irish music from Joe Martin from the Pike Market Clinic and Father Tony Haycock of the Catholic Seaman's Club.
People have energy to work on a self-managed bunkhouse for workers.
It is my hope that the future Goodwill Gatherings will include increased community support, larger groups of community service providers and homeless men and women coming together to end homelessness in whatever way possible.