A homeless encampment off Memorial Drive was visited by Salvation Army volunteers and a college youth group Sunday, and several homeless people accompanied them back to the Salvation Army for a planned Super Bowl party.

Several people readily left what’s known as “tent city” on a chilly night to attend the party.

Guests included Crystal, 24, who has been living at campsites for more than a month with her boyfriend, Billy, 34, and their friend, James, 18. They declined to give their last names.

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