Letter: Come see for yourself

Martha Mador, Bonita Springs

Come see for yourself

Here's a suggestion for letter-writer Lloyd Zimmerman, who expressed legitimate concerns on May 5 about the conditions found in overcrowded homeless shelters (not pretty).

Gather a group of friends and neighbors and call to make a reservation at St. Matthew's House for a tour of the facilities in East Naples.

Bring a donation of personal goods like razor blades, deodorants and tooth brushes.

Tell them you would like to stay for lunch (suggested donation $10).

The tour guide will address all your concerns; he has read the same article you quoted in your letter. He will even discuss the "bed bug" issue you mentioned. The St. Matthew's House resolution to that issue is the envy of the hotel industry.

My guess is that your opinion will not change on what a community should do about housing the homeless. But it will be an informed opinion and perhaps St. Matthew's House will make a few bucks in the process and add a few items to its storage cabinet.

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