Homeless families find RV parks more affordable living option
By Patty Hastings, Columbian
Social Services, Demographics, Faith
Published: June 17, 2019, 6:00am
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Valerie Guerra barbecues meat and vegetables for her kids outside their trailer at the Lewis River RV Park in Woodland. After being unsheltered and hotel hopping, the family decided to stay in an RV. Guerra and her husband are both working again and the family is hoping to find housing by the end of the year. Photos by Alisha Jucevic/The Columbian Photo Gallery
WOODLAND — Valerie Guerra, 34, lives in an RV park, but she considers herself and her family to be homeless. Lewis River RV Park, located next to the river and a golf course, operates more like a campground. It’s an easier entry point for low-income families with older RVs that may not be allowed in costlier RV parks.
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