Many of the patrons of the senior center are homeless and sleep in encampments like Mama Faye. They, like Mama Faye, choose to sleep outside instead of in shelters, especially in the winter months. She just wants to be outside. Moseby has seen Mama Faye care for babies during the day. Moseby is happy that Mama Faye's pile is gone.
People come and feel sorry and they want things to be changed.
Well, she's choosing that lifestyle. It doesn't seem right. In response to the concerns of downtown businesses, the San Jose Downtown Association began convening community meetings about St. James Park last July. The association says its next meeting will take place in the park in late February, but a date has yet to be chosen. Suggestions from the July meeting ranged from eliminating drug transactions and establishing more police visibility to building a petting zoo or a putting green.