I cannot celebrate or sing about this plot. The words that rise up are unfair, unjust, unholy. Truth tribunal, please commence; help us into a true story.

I bought 20 flip phones at Walmart and activated them with phone numbers. This homeless camp was about to be swept by the city.

People without houses provide a gift to others when they ask for help. They give the opportunity to be of service. The chance to offer food or support is a valuable experience of selfhood. The ask lets us know a connection based on our basic survival needs as soft animals–our essential sameness.