Nice. Human misery and death right in the heart of downtown in such an affluent area. I guess no one noticed.

I hope this wasn't Jeff.

Sounds like a lot of people noticed once he didn't wake up. Lots of people sleep on the streets, do you take their pulse regularly to make sure they're awake?

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Jeff is alive and well talked to him this morning.^

Correct, it was not Jeff. He was an older bald man who I'd often seen around the area with a shopping cart. He would sleep tucked away in the courtyard.

May he rest in peace. Everyone should help anyone down on their luck. A little compassion and genorisity goes a long way. Before being Rich or poor we are all humans.

Despite the people of goodwill in this country, we really have become a "throw-away" society when it comes to people down on their luck... whether low paid immigrants (legal or illegal) displaced middle-class workers, or returned vets, or women/children abandoned by the male of the "family", or elders whose retirement savings were halved twice during GWB's administration. IF you are not financially viable you're just not worth tangible public resources, it seems.
The current popular Neo-fascism so embraced by our Congress etc, makes it all OK.
This "respectful" man is a sad proof of our loss of a moral compass for off-setting problems he faced. Our priorities are really "f-ed" up.

It was not Jeff, but Jeff knew him. [Portion removed due to disrespectful comment]

Alcoholism is a disease, not a choice. If anyone knows of someone that needs a shower or a hot breakfast or lunch please read below. This is right here in downtown mountain view at the corner of Hope & Mercy street. It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

Hope’s Corner
A Joint Ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church and Los Altos United Methodist Church
Hope’s Corner serves a free breakfast and bag lunch and offers showers every Saturday to hungry people at the corner of Hope and Mercy streets in Mountain View.

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What Hope’s Corner does. People are hungry in our community. Even if employed, people earning minimum wage cannot afford both rent and food. The homeless need not only a meal but a place to feel welcomed. Hope’s Corner is addressing these needs every Saturday by serving a nutritious breakfast and providing a bag lunch for each person to take to go. A bathroom upgrade with showers was completed in late summer 2015, and Hope’s Corner now offers showers every week. Its numbers have grown from a few dozen in the beginning in 2011 to now serving more than 200 people every Saturday. Besides food and showers, Hope’s Corner provides a place for people to feel welcomed and build community. It collaborates with Second Harvest Food Bank, Community Services Agency, Peninsula Food Runners, Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, and others to help the people being serve connect with other available services. Click here for Hope’s Corner’s 2014 annual report.
What Hope’s Corner is. Hope’s Corner is a joint ministry of Mountain View Trinity and Los Altos United Methodist Churches. It recently received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The wonderful volunteers include church members, youth and adults from other service organizations, and members of the community.
How you can help.
Volunteer now

Volunteer! Volunteers are need to make Hope’s Corner happen! There are volunteer opportunities every week on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. All ages are welcome. You can sign up for just one day or several. Ask about opportunities for groups! Read the volunteer job descriptions and then click on the Volunteer Now button to sign up.
Donate! Hope’s Corner appreciates contributions to its operating budget to support the food and showers program. Donations by check should be made out to LAUMC with “Hope’s Corner” on the memo line. You can also donate online.
Help up make a difference in our community.

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