And a roof makes it home
Geno Hinman is homeless and lives on the streets in Covington, Kentucky. He regularly sleeps in this Buick on the lot of a Chevron gas station on Fourth Street. The owner of the gas station leaves old cars on the lot for the homeless men to sleep in. There is no shelter for homeless men in Covington. The men living on the streets of the city sleep in cars, abandoned buildings, and under bridges.
More photos from this series are at: http://www.johndeckerphotography.com/
In the Covington's homeless - life on the streets photo essay.
2 responses
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Stacey Debono said (12 Sep 2007):
Major kudos to the owner of the gas station...wish more people would open their hearts as he has done...great shot..love the b&w - really lends to the overall feeling of this image!
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Tricia Bergland said (8 Mar 2009):
Great documentary on this area. I spent several months working in the Cinci area and often stayed in Covington on the river. On my daily walks I often saw the homeless and the remants of where they stayed. I agree with Stacey. I applaud the gas station owner for his/her generosity to this vulnerable population.
