Invisiblepeople.tv's latest interview with Angie and Matt rings very true. There are folks in this exact same situation here in Tyler; people who are using all their available income, whether that's from a minimum wage job, or a disability check, or panhandling, to pay the $190-$220 per week required to stay in an old motel. For these folks who are likely doing all they can to acquire income, the motel is an acceptable opportunity for shelter, especially in winter, but it is also a trap in that it is impossible to save enough funds required for the deposits, rent, and move-in expenses for a safe, decent, affordable place to live.
Their simple wishlist of a job, a car, an apartment, and getting their kids back is very touching and also one that I've heard repeatedly here in beautiful East Texas. There is a great need for temporary, supportive, transitional housing! Anybody know of an old motel we can buy to start dealing with this need? The world is watching!
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How about the old walmart on troup? We need to do something good with that building.
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