Here is a screenshot of their camp location:
Here is the googlemaps link.
This is the view of the camp (under the bridge if you are walking from Canal St. Martin and Parc Villemin).
It is on quai de Valmy under the bridge. Walk along the canal all the way until just before the Bassin de la Villette. If you approach and smile and wave, they will be so happy to see you. They may be the same guys I've been spending time with, so if you would like, mention my name. I bought several phone cards - so that is a good idea - hot meals are always appreciated and warm things. To be specific I think they need: water, bread, milk, fruit, vegetables, sheets, warm blankets, sleeping bags, sweaters, coats, pants, socks, shoes, towels, tissues, shampoo, soap, toilet paper. You can show up any time.
A lot of people have offered to send me money (through pay-pal and otherwise) and I would say, fabulous idea, except that I am moving to New York this week and so that complicates help efforts on my part. If you live in Paris, you can always come to the 10th. I'd also like to organize something online as a way of getting people connected here in the city to help.
I am thinking of ideas - keep sending yours. This is not the end.
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you are amazing, absolutely amazing. it feels like i say this all the time, but i'm going to say it again...i feel honored to call you friend.
I'm sorry I didn't see this until after you've left. If you're still in touch with the people from CEA, I was told that at the end of their semesters they throw away the blankets and pillows they use. I was really bummed last year because I didn't know of a better way to dispose of them.
kim, thank you cherie
caitlin, thanks for your thoughts. i spoke with alex (the director at cea) about this subject exactly. she brought it up and said how she has gone into charities to donate extra linens and things...
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