Crowdsourcing a response to a message received by the Coalition Facebook page:

Annie Smith to Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness

1 hour ago

My boyfriend and I are desperate to find a safe place to be able to put up a tent. I have some health issues and being chased away from illegal or unsafe spots is not something I can physically endure anymore. We have been living separately now for over a year...him on the streets and me in a less than desirable position as a caregiver for a very abusive mentally ill man. The time has come for me to leave my position, as the abuse and his illness is far more than I can take.

My partner and I would be willing to work on the property to be able to stay in our tent.

We are clean, drug-free, good people who are just having a hard time getting back on our feet...and who miss seeing each other and supporting one another on the day to day.

Any help would be so incredibly appreciated. Thanks for your time and consideration

Lauren Angelo

Grant Writer/Development Coordinator

Metropolitan Development Council

pronouns: she/her/hers
P: 253-284-9094
E: langelo@mdc-hope.org

945 Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
www.mdc-hope.org

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