But it's good to have a sort of determination because it's good for a person's spirit. Portland newspaper written by and for the homeless. Managing editor Bryan Pollard works behind the scenes to keep the tent city going. I got it. The phones have been ringing off the hook at Pollard's office since the campers first set up tents.
Volunteers call to donate blankets, food and water.
And he says if past policies are any indication, it may take a lot of persuading. City officials have chosen to make it a crime to meet your basic needs if you're on the street. It's against the law to sleep, there are lacking public restrooms so that people can go to the restroom. Pollard is referring to what he sees as the effect of the city's anti-camping ordinance. It says the police can evict people from outdoor campsites where they sleep and store their possessions.