COMMUNITY SUPPORTED SHELTERS (CSS) – Staying Warm

When you live outdoors it can be incredibly challenging to get warm during the winter rains and snow.  Many unhoused people suffer from frostbite and even lose fingers, toes or limbs because of it.  At a minimum, it is painful and recovery is slow.  By having a warming fire, the safe spot provides a place to gather with the community and get rid of the winter’s chill.  Residents cook on the fire and it acts as a basic essential that everyone appreciates.

Photos by Jana Thrift 

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