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Donny Greene’s tattoo, a personal mantra born from anarchist philosophies around mutual aid, is seen as he stands in the parking lot of the Arthur Street Hotel.

A giant American flag hangs on display between trees at "The Last Resort," an encampment in a thick wooded area.

Guests and workers hold a community meeting and cookout at the Arthur Street Hotel.

John Katz smokes a cigarette in his hut, which was built out of found materials in a thickly wooded area.

A guest’s clothing is hung out to dry on the second floor railing of the Arthur Street Hotel.

Blane shows his “truth” tattoo while standing in the sun within his camp near the Ohio River. Blane’s camp was later cleared.

A guest who utilizes the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness needle exchange, which pops up weekly at the Arthur Street Hotel, dumps used syringes into a sharps container.

Sandy sits in a camp near the waterfront. She is a hotel guest, but comes to the camp to visit.

Donny Greene stands for a portrait from inside of the Arthur Street Hotel.

Camila Jasis-Greene loads their truck up with boxes of food from Feed Louisville’s kitchen before rounds of aftercare.

Alecia holds a cigarette and tomatoes from her garden at the Arthur Street Hotel.

Clayton sits in his room and kisses Haus, his dog.

Alecia is seen at the Arthur Street Hotel.

John Katz makes his way back to his cart with meals and water.

In order of appearance, you heard the voices of John Katz, Bonnie Baker, LaTina Ward, Camila Jasis-Greene, Eric Gravley, Jill, and Niya Greene.

This photo essay is part of a Louisville Public Media series about the Arthur Street Hotel, its employees, its guests and people living on the streets.

Photos and audio: Jon Cherry
Audio editing: Ryan Van Velzer