San Jose Mercury News
Peter Conk speaking at Hope Village rally
My brother Peter started San Jose Catholic Worker 45 years ago. He is still dedicated to easing the plight of the poorest among us. SJ Catholic Worker is in so-called silicon valley twere are thousands of homeless sleep in tents along highways and under bridges. San Jose regularly confiscates their stuff. SJ Catholic Worker ministers to them through programs like their Showers for the People van which provides showers and clean clothes to homeless men and women.
Peter and his allies have been pushing the City to change. They have now established a model tent encampment for half a dozen people in hope of igniting support for their plan for a larger tent shelter camp.
The California Highway Patrol has ordered them to leave by 8 AM Monday morning. They will defy that order and are rallying supporters
You can reach them at andrew@sjcw.org
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