Lori Godin, who is homeless, stands outside the Oxford Street Shelter in Portland. Godin is using the shelter as she tries to get back on her feet.

Godin holds her shelter ID card as she waits in line to spend the night at the Portland shelter.

Toiletries are given out to the homeless at the Oxford Street Shelter in Portland.

Godin carries her blanket to the women's section of the Oxford Street Shelter.

The space for men is a bit cramped at the shelter.

Godin finds space on the women's floor when she stays at the shelter.

Godin works at a South Portland hotel but stays at the shelter while saving money for an apartment.