Naida Lavon was furloughed from her job because of the pandemic — then lost her housing. Now, she lives out of her minivan as she navigates the changing world around her.
Naida LavonNaida Lavon, 67, lives in her minivan after losing her housing and being furloughed from her job.The coronavirus pandemic has left tens of millions of people without a safety net. Naida Lavon is one of them.
Lavon is 67 years old, a retired school bus driver, and she was recently furloughed from her part-time job at Avis Rent-a-Car. In March, she also found herself without a home so she started living in her minivan on the streets of Portland, Ore. For the past few months, Lavon has been keeping an audio diary of her experience being newly homeless.
Her first night living in her car, Lavon didn't know where to park and feel safe. She drove around and found a road in an industrial area on the west side of Portland's airport. The road is lined on both sides with people living in their cars, RVs and trailers. Many look as if they have been parked there a long time: They have awnings and furniture set up.
For privacy, Lavon has blacked out most of the minivan's windows with insulating material. Her bed takes up half the back of her car. Her mattress is made out of seat cushions, camping pads and a duvet cover. She has an old sleeping bag for warmth. She stores her belongings in plastic drawers and a rooftop carrier.
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