OVER THE YEARS, Columbus Park has become a refuge for homeless LGBTQ+ people seeking safety in community. As San Jose gears up to sweep its largest homeless encampment, members of this population have limited options where they don’t fear being harassed.
Diva came to Columbus Park two years ago, drawn to the growing LGBTQ+ population. As a transgender woman, she doesn’t feel safe in congregate shelters. During one of her shelter stays, she said she was attacked due to her gender.
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