Homeless turn overnight bus route into Hotel 22

Homeless turn overnight bus route into Hotel 22

11/28/2013

link

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_24429126/homeless-turn-overnight-bus-route-into-hotel-22

summary

This article highlights a unique phenomenon called 'Hotel 22' where a public bus route in Silicon Valley has become a makeshift shelter for homeless individuals at night. The article describes the challenges faced by the homeless population in finding a place to sleep and how the overcrowded shelters often leave people without options. It discusses the safety concerns and the efforts of the bus driver and some volunteers to provide support to these individuals. The article sheds light on the broader issue of homelessness and the lack of affordable housing in the area, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions.

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homelessness ꞏ homeless population ꞏ public transportation ꞏ bus route ꞏ community support ꞏ social issues ꞏ poverty ꞏ housing crisis ꞏ makeshift shelters ꞏ public transit ꞏ social services ꞏ temporary housing ꞏ grassroots initiatives ꞏ bay area ꞏ silicon valley ꞏ affordable housing ꞏ homelessness solutions ꞏ urban poverty ꞏ community activism ꞏ public spaces ꞏ homeless advocacy ꞏ housing insecurity ꞏ resourcefulness ꞏ social justice ꞏ advocacy ꞏ homelessness assistance ꞏ homeless support ꞏ community outreach ꞏ humanitarian efforts ꞏ marginalized communities ꞏ social inequality