Preparations for the 5th annual SHARE Goodwill Gathering are presently underway.
The gathering, which will be held at Cascade Park September 21st through the 25th, will feature good food, good music, and good information for and about the homeless, and great fun for all.
Just as the first Goodwill Gathering came about as a result of SHARE’s effort to provide a safe haven from police harassment and displacement of the homeless while Seattle hosted the first world-class games of the same name, all subsequent gatherings have been built around a specific theme dealing with the problem of homelessness.
This year is no different. The homeless problem is still with us and growing.
Thus it is, that with the projected Seattle Commons development now in its early planning stages, SHARE joins with others in their concern about the possible dislocation of business, big and small, the loss of low-cost housing, and the harassment and displacement of homeless presently in the Commons Area, as was the case recently in Beacon Hill.
SHARE has been steadfast in its advocacy for the homeless. It now currently manages 7 shelters and 1 storage facility. It is this experience and credibility that SHARE brings to any negotiating table to ensure that the development of the Seattle Commons does not leave our weakest segment of society out in the cold.
As you can see, SHARE has its work cut out, so, we again invite you to our Goodwill Gathering, so you may SHARE of yourself.
Remember, it’s September 21-25, at Cascade Park. If you would like to help SHARE defray the cost of food, music, etc., or if you simply want more information about the Gathering, call the SHARE office at 448-7889.