We should be extremely cautious and compassionate

I and my aunt have been living in One Lake Place Condominiums for almost 4 years. For most of that time the paved but barricaded street on the west side of the property leading to NE 112th Ave was empty. Then last year in April or May of 2020 during the first lockdown a few tents moved into that area.

Being a born again Christian and wanting to show them kindness I befriended them. Ever since then I have maintained a good relationship with several of the residents who have moved in back there.

I am sure that there are those whose opinions are only negative and probably only want to see it gone. As for me I am fine with that camp being back there as long as the residents can maintain it.

I can only imagine the depressing and helpless feeling of having no certain place to call home so we should be extremely cautious and compassionate in how we respond.