Thursday, August 1, 2013

Thoughts about COTS

Today I've visited COTS shelter for homeless people in Burlington, VT.
Unfortunately, my post will be without pictures.

I would say, that people live there in normal conditions. Yes, there is not a lot of space, but still there is a bed, heating and air conditioning, shower and laundry. It doesn't stink there, it's not dirty there.

In my country (Latvia) shelters are disgusting. They have a lot of nasty smells there, everything is dirty etc.

Comparing conditions of living on campus in Ryan hall, I can say, that homeless people in shelter live the same, as we do.

Guide was very polite and talkative. She spoke clearly and I was able to understand everything she said. She answered to all the questions with pleasure and I received answers to all the questions I had before coming there.

Of course, shelter doesn't seem to be like a hotel, but still it's better than to sleep somewhere in the park, when it's cold outside.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for your post. Many people agree that the shelter is similar to dorm life!

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