A Homeless Man's Struggle for Survival in San Diego
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Mississippi moved to San Diego for a new job; after being laid off, he was evicted. Mississippi and his girlfriend lived in a car. She decided to go live with her daughter. which put Mississippi on the streets homeless in San Diego.
When we asked Mississippi what was keeping him outside, he responded with one word - HOUSING, as in the lack of housing. He continues that nonprofits in San Diego promised him housing last year, and he's still sleeping outside.
San Diego is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and it's no wonder that so many people are homeless. This video is a sobering reminder of the challenges that people facing chronic homelessness face every day.
In the US, homeless people are increasingly criminalized, with politicians on both sides passing laws to push unhoused people out of sight over providing them with the support they need. This homeless man in San Diego is one of the countless victims of this trend. By sharing his story, we are hoping to raise awareness about the struggles faced by homeless people and the urgent need to fix the affroble housing crisis.
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We NEED affordable housing.
@@purewonkaong. Talk about things you know about. California has the nicest weather year round in the US. Most other states have deadly cold winters or deadly hot Arizona hot summers, so it's worse to be homeless in most other states, because the weather is terrible.
Homeless people in California get no money, unless if they actually qualify for Calfresh, GR, or SSI/SSDI. Most homeless people in California do not get these benefits, except maybe for food stamps, which is only enough to buy food for about 2 weeks.
The real estate industry is just another business. If everyone had affordable housing, then a lot of rich people would lose A LOT of money.
@@purewonka he didn't choose to be homeless, though. Listen to his story, it's similar to most. Dude came out for a job or some connection, got laid off, and lives on the street because savings and affordability don't mean shit in most of the US unless you make good money to begin with. But even if you do make good money, once you're out of a job, it don't matter anyway because you're back to square one.
It's not about choosing to live like this. The precarity of people's lives, most being 1-2 paychecks from being on the street, shows it clearly isn't about individual choices or responsibility. If people dont have anything resembling financial or housing security, then of course when their income goes away they are basically back to nothing. This is the reality for a huge majority of people in the US.
We cannot continue to think that individuals "just getting jobs" or "turning their life around" will change this. Yeah, maybe 5% of people will be able to do that. But that is no marker of substantial change, and doesn't address the root problem of this crisis. If there is no incentive to re-enter society other than individual monetary incentive, their "choice" to be homeless (if you can even call it that) has already been made by systems outside of your control
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"Pure Wonka says" ~ "If I can succeed, than anyone can. If I can win the lottery, than anyone can. I am proof that anyone can be successful and chose to win the lottery if you just keep trying. Never give up. If my mom can beat cancer, than anyone can. You have the same 24 hours as Beyonce. If Heidi Klum can be a successful supermodel, than so can you. If Michael Jordan can be a successful NBA player, than so can you. Fox News says to never choose to have a victim mindset. If you can't afford where you live then move to Afghanistan because it's cheaper. So never choose to be homeless, to have cancer, to be disabled, to be sad, depressed, or offended, even by Holocaust denial. Being offended is a choice. Good Vibes only. Life is in your hands.
Being a victim is all in your head".
God bless this Man. I pray he gets housing Soon 🙏🙏
Tell me, why ist God always on the sunny side of life and on the side of the rich people making them richer and richer? Shame on God!
@@republik1590 Your ignorance of God's word will lead to your own distruction.
Read it and live or remain in ignorance........ the CHOICE has ALWAYS Been YOURS to Make.....
"Choose Ye THIS DAY Whom You Will Serve" ---
Then He gives You Exactly what You Choose.
Be careful as ignorance leads to STUPIDITY and there's NO CURE for That.
Seek Truth or Persih in the LIES.
You are in one of the most expensive cities in the country, why not move some where cheaper where rents is much less, then you would not be homeless
@@fitstoic1329 Do you know how much it costs to move? And how much even a bus ticket costs?
Even small towns are quite expensive nowadays.
@debraallen63 actually I have lived all over this country, and now in San diego and housing cost twice as much here
God bless Mississippi with a way out.
I've worked my way to an RV. Even working full time I can't afford housing here. A one bedroom apartment is $2100/month, that's 75% of what I make.
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
Just keep moving on up friend
I can't imagine why the government (federal, state or local) doesn't contact investors to build big buildings with thousands of small apartments that people can afford. It would be a good business deal for them! Unless they do something like that, the problem will only get bigger and bigger.
Depending on the state a new apartment complex has to have a certain % of the units dedicated for low income housing and builders bend over backwards figuring out how to get out of that, let alone entire buildings. The margins are much higher for luxury apartments -__-. The incentives aren't there with high government debt burden there is resistance to offer more money so either demand for luxury apartments has to go down or more money for low income housing. Either way this trend is not sustainable and will sadly get worse
You have a job and that's a huge advantage. You definitely can save for a house mortgage down payment in the future.
I'm homeless in the city of angels and I can attest to the hell. I pray for a shift in humanity because it will be the only way to solve this crisis and it will take all of us. This is pure corruption and a disease of our society to allow this to become people's reality. I am so sorry to all of us living through this tragedy. Blessings.
You can also rent an apartment with a roommate and split the costs?
@@marcopolo3109 Since you posted this as a question. I will attempt to answer from my experience and from an empathetic standpoint. If one was to put themselves in our shoes and begin to think about the situation, hardships, life adversities, traumas and so on that led people to this situation of homelessness. Many people have mental illness, from mild to severe, and that can lead someone here or be a result of being here or any combination there of. People have disabilities, again in a whole myriad of conditions. Lots of folx out here have substance abuse issues. I would say all of us are in financial ruin. And because of all this, we face immense discrimination and stigma and leading to shame on a daily basis. Up to and def not excluding finding housing or a roommate situation. Not to mention, the $400, $600, $800, or here, $1000 plus a month for a bedroom.And then to include insurance, security deposits, first and last if you are renting a new place. It is largely unobtainable for most. And I feel this may come off as a lot of excuses. But this is reality. Not many can uphold a job out here without access to safe storage of their belongings, no safe place to sleep and rest, showers and hygiene is few and far between out here. We are being left to suffer out here with lack of suitable shelter, resources, financial and social saftey nets are non existent for most. And that needs to change. People need not be in this or fall into this. This is a humantarian crisis and needs to be met with all hands on deck. People aren't digging themselves out of this. Hell most of us in LA live off $220 a month which is cash benefits for the homeless. Can you imagine coming up with only $220 a month. Plus the myriad of other factors, pets, children, or others one may be caring for might be keeping one out here. Not to also mention for the ladies, sexual assault is basically an ongoing experience for us out here. To find a trusting roommate when your boundaries and trust in people is majorly broken. Lastly I've met Soo many people out here that a roommate situation led themselves to homelessness. I speak for myself there as well. Affordable housing, social and financial safety nets, mental health services, substance abuse treatments, physical and mental wellbeing therapy, and a whole lotta compassion, empathy, and support from our communities, we need to demand change. This will be the only way. You offered a solution that is only a tiny small fraction of possible for people out here. Keep fighting. Blessings.
@marcopolo3109 in Los Angeles lol ok I sold my house for a pretty good penny and I can't afford to go back more or less the unhoused that are out there now hourly wages are unliveable wages
@@kaelacoughlin1988 You said it right. Blessings to you as well, and the best in life.🙏
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A good man with heart and soul - deserves safety, dignity and respect. This world is wrong & its getting worse
He's doing better than me
Seems like a nice guy on hard times.
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
Would like 2 get a job and move forward
We appreciate interviews like this. They're insightful.
These two people (interviewer and his guest) have described the situation in a perfectly logical way, and yet the authorities persist in ignoring everything and/or taking actions that do not coincide with reality.
Yes you are absolutely right
Praying for better times for you, Mississippi.❤
I 🙏 pray this man gets housing
Homeless people DO NOT NEED your prayers.They NEED YOUR ACTIONS.
they took his home but they didn't take his style! ✌
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
Would love to move forward and get a job
Homelesness is now a worldwide problem old school is over si
Everything went wrong - Instead of being taught sympathy for the weak and unfortunate, kids are taught how to admire the privileged and powerful
Did you write that? Poignant statement, I'll remember it for a long time
I was homeless in San Diego,(WAS🙏).And during the same time as Mississippi and but shorter.First thing I did was stay with God during the hard times and gave THE FATHER,SON AND HOLY SPIRIT GLORY,FOR BEING ABEL TO WALE UP I DIDNT HAVE A HOME BUT I HAD AIR IN LUNGS.Next with the help of God stopped drinking alcohol,ciggerets,weed and energy drinks.And I took any job giving to me figure I was homeless so no reason to be late to work.And didn't make excuses only looked at solutions.it was rough
Well Mr.Mark it seems as though you are back!!! God Bless you!!!❤😊
It’s a damn shame that our society treats the homeless like disposable garbage and like they aren’t even human. Jesus Christ taught that we ought to love our neighbors as ourselves. That means no one is any better than anyone else in His eyes and we should treat everyone with the same respect and dignity. The people making it a crime to be homeless should be arrested for crimes against humanity.
It’s already over for him, look at his age. The human race are glorified bacteria. Who was alive in 1840? No one cares. He can just go wander off and be nothing somewhere… kind of a blessing.
@@michaelphilipoliver2466 Don't worry. You reap what you sow. What goes around, comes around. When many of those NIMBY people have to deal with being displaced by wildfires, natural disasters and layoffs, they will learn very well what it means to be a member of the outcast. And they will remember how it feels to be treated like "those people" once they are among them.
Praying life gets much better for him soon.🙏❤️
Unfortunately prayer isn't going to help. He needs tangible help
God Speed Brother
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
its crazy how they could take his rv just like that and have him back on the streets.
I am sure there is more to that story.
This is a world problem, in the U.K. there is no social housing for people unless you can get a mortgage. Currently the interest rates have gone up so home buyers are struggling. I don’t get this world. It should be every body’s right to have a home
Your comment doesn't make sense. You certainly don't need a mortgage for social housing. Social housing is rental housing, either through the Council or Housing Associations.
You get a mortgage if you want to buy a property. You can't buy social housing these days.
It's because the world is run by psychopaths. They love to make people suffer, and to deprive people of the basics.
Um...council housing? No.
@@LoloO42 council housing,same difference? I had a council flat but a housing association took it over and put the rent up
@@lesleyhubble2976 that's an increasing problem. People are being priced out. Homelessness is going to rocket in the coming years.
My 3 wishes would be to end homeless, good health for everybody, and for everybody to be saved
1 endless magic bowl of weed that changes flavors, high terps... mryceeeene
2 MIB pen, mainly for myself/ or time machine LOL... butterfly effect shit
3 be able to go invisible
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Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
Poor guy 😢
🙏🧡thank you,Mark
I'm praying he can overcome his circumstances, I'm 61 years of age as well, from the state of Mississippi, more than likely this man started out as a welder at Ingall's shipyard in Pascagoula Mississippi, gained experience, moved to San Diego in hopes of a better job opportunity, and became homeless, heartbreaking.
Bless him.
Hope he finds a home.
His lady friend left him on the streets?? 😢.
I do understand the need for a curfew, but maybe we should focus on getting these people assistance.
Many are a paycheck away from this very same thing.
Would love 2 move forward and get a job
The NEED for a curfew? These are not children. How would you like a curfew?
@@LoloO42 I was looking at it as a way of security. I get what you’re saying !
i love marks interviewing skills he really cares
If you illegal you get housing right away. We need to give our citizens four solid walls and a roof. I hope this man gets housing soon.
Nailed it!! The truth 💯
City workers are 1 paycheck away from homeless ness
I see you do these videos all the time and I'm a grieving widow and I never been homeless and glad you are the voice for the homeless and the shelters are bad I hear in almost every video and it insane people get arrested for being homeless
Good conversation
GOD BLESS🙌🙌🇧🇷🇧🇷from Brasil
I thought he was much younger than 61! God bless him and I hope his situation gets much better. 💜🙏💜
By the grace of God there am I . Praying.
GOD bless brotha
It’s so very sad 😢
I plead the blood of Jesus over this whole earth heaven situationship in Jesus 🙏🏾
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
God bless him.
🙏🏼
Will there ever be a solution ..It’s just keeps getting worse .
Solution is less people.. there are too many people in California
This is why we need a federal Housing First legislation. If Finland can do it, so can the US.
Do you know what happened to the video of Cash I think his name was? Remember there was one with a song of his and was such a great tune. Did hear of the sad news though would love to listen to that track again
PEOPLE of CALIFORNIA NEED TO PROTEST AGAINST THIS CRISIS..!! 😡😡
Too late, it’s a communist sh*thole.
It’s not that simple. Homeless people are coming from different states because in other states encampments are illegal
We are all beautiful
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
Commune living isnt a bad idea. A lot of people cant afford to live on their own anymore.
Last few times I walked downtown and stood in one place for a period of time I got bites all over my ankles. Like a bunch of them and a rash from it. Some nasty bugs from all the trash and poop on the sidewalks or something 🤦♂️
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
You need a hazmat suit to walk through there
We Americans love to blame every social problem and violence on mental illness. This is exactly what gun advocates do, too. If you have a minimum wage job and children, you can't afford an apartment. Period.
Stay Strong...Man...I believe there is a LIGHT at the End of the Tunnel...(Never Give Up....Probably Get a Job....that provides Shelter..)...I'm 60yrs old n been Homeless at 16...till 30....it's NOT EASY....but Strive to Get a ROOF over my HEAD...Married n ROOF over my HEAD....now...bro....
I am watching this the day after those horrendous floods caused by the Level 1 typhoon’s mega-rainfall...and i kept thinking when seeing the during and after images: what about all those house- and homeless peoples, their possessions and patches of personal spaces?!?!
Owners of these apartments will face judgement as well.
I used to think homeless was a drug problem or lazy issue. Then I came back from the Marines in 2021 and was homeless living in my car in San Diego. Didn’t want to touch my TSP and didn’t want to reenlist. San Diego has changed a lot. What people see now is not what is used to be. A lot of gentrification happened and kicked Natives out and got out priced by out of state people who in reality had a better fighting chance in their little hometown to save money and pay less taxes. God bless everyone who’s struggling and still putting one foot in front of the other
He is a good looking guy
And very articulate
We should build some basic dorms. I mean private spaces smaller than a hotel room. Before you say that's cruel, many people in Tokyo live in tiny spaces and I personally wouldn't mind it either if it was cheap or free.
Homeless people are not criminals
so why do they stay in San Diego? there are other cities that are more affordable ... why can't they live in the national parks? they could help clean up the parks in exchange for tent sites ... what about putting lockers in some of the empty buildings? what about working on farms that provide housing? Local Harvest has MANY farms in the San Diego area ... check out Stand Down a program for vets ... 68 go to a rehab after the 3 day event ... I'd like to see 100 go to farms after the event!
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I suspect homelessness is going to exponentially increase. The young people where I work say they will never own their own home and even rent is impossible.
So where are they living now? Somehow many young people have enough money to visit Starbucks multiple times a day, spend $200 or more for sneakers, always have the latest MacBook pro and iPhone.
Its just that material things particularly electronics and dining out at trendy overpriced restaurants is more of a priority and usually ob credit cards charging 18%APR
WE THE PEOPLE
Is he on the waiting list for Columbia Tower? It's three blocks from the beach next to the courthouse in downtown SD. It's a low-income elderly/disabled building.
I would give every homeless person a tiny house.
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If there is no way to let hope in, then find a way to be the love that lends to those still living, not just in the moment but a foundation that will persist through seasons. What else?
Another option could be working hard and buy a house. Then renting won't be an issue because the person owns the house and can live always with peace of mind of no more rent payments.
Don't worry . GOD still ❤ you
You should come check out the smaller city's like hemet ca
What's the rent out there?I'm sure there's no jobs that pay decently.
@@tishreni5183 I was meaning he should interview the homeless people in small towns like Hemet because its not just the big city's that are affected. The rents here are expensive too
@@Smplybev12000 Yeah,I know of 2 people on section 8 out there.I didn't realize they had a bad homeless issue.Probably much cleaner and organized than Skid Row where I live at.
Hopefully that job search will turn up something soon
Homeless is a sad situation.
Our government gives billions of taxed dollars to foreign countries.
Cities with millions of taxed dollars built civic buildings, museums, libraries, parks, roads, animals adopted centers, etc. ( For homeless no night shelters with showers and toilets available. Why?)
Every American needs a safe place to sleep, shower and toilet use daily.
We pay taxes, pay taxes, pay taxes to have these if we ever become homeless.🤑🤑🤑🤑
Our government need to stop mismanaged of taxed funds.🤬🤬🤬🤬
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He reminds me of a older roel Romero from ufc
Omg...
Let him know his daughter in L.A. is trying to get in touch with him.
America, land of the free, home of the brave..........
godbless
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
I'm seeing more and more homeless people I live 2 hours outside philly in lancaster pa I see guys pushing shopping carts one guy he goes miles from town to town with all his stuff its sad my mom was homeless once for a few years she ended up at the pacific garden mission in Chicago I was in foster care I ended up going out to Los Angeles and slept at the old Hollywood bus station and on the strip did it for almost 2 weeks until somebody stole all my stuff and I ended up going back east the Los Angeles social services paid for me a bus ticket it was that or stay at the wine garden on skid row
Housing is a human right. Everybody on the planet should have the same rights.
🙏♥️🌏We need a direction now here starting in America. Beginning now!!!
Homelessness is rampant. 40, million Americans live below the poverty live due to Poltiticans and powers of greed.
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Become independent and ride with the voices to make Cornel West president 2024.
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If I was a millionaire I would build little homes for the homeless 🥺🙏🏼
N i would marry u n help! HEHEHHEHEH SUGAR MOMMMMMIE
City of San Diego & San Diego police department are horrible. I bet if hard times fell on them it would be a different story. God will get them. 🙏
Please have him get in touch with R.E. Staite Engineering Inc. They are by the BAE systems near Petco Park area and they always need welders and they will train him. It's absolutely a start somewhere .. :)
@@jacobus57 I am not assuming anything about this man as I am not judging him based off his circumstances. I simply stated a place I personally know the owners where they TRAIN their welders (so well skilled or not he'd be fine) and posted this so he may find himself a job if HE wants one.
Also, I'm unsure of what the purpose of your comment was the only thing I can assume is that you believe this man doesn't want to work so you felt the need to comment and be rude.
@donnie83 Amen to that, and He knew what it was like to be homeless while He was on earth. His earthly parents were poor and He came from Nazareth, the equivalent to a modern day ghetto.
The interviewer is better at making up excuses than the homeless man.
Agree with you 100000% excuses for days
It's seems like there is a relation between the ability of the people driving by and the inability of the homeless to afford a place to rent. Why have the rents been climbing so high? Is it to enable people to keep on driving by. Once you have a vehicle you are occupying a vehicle of dispossessive security enabling a forgetfulness of the necessarily enabling left behind. Thank you for your commerce.
For all the commentary....the problem would be solved with adequately priced housing for all ...not just the elite....
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
If the city wants to help homeless, help them with gym memberships where they can workout & take showers and help with storage facility where they can store seasonal clothing and food supplies. With those two things homeless can function in society only needing a place to sleep at night while carrying minimal gear. Homeless should never plop a tent down on the sidewalk and decide they live there now, get up every morning, pack up, and move on with their lives.
Soooooo sad alot ppl living paycheck to paycheck if lose job not paying enough u messed up
Can the church help ! They just need small bedsits - small and compact !!
Criminalise those that make people homeless not the homeless.
I guess I’m the only one that thinks his story isn’t adding up. A lot of missing info.
It's a series of one bad event after another.Age is a major factor as well as no support other than through government programs also.
Now go interview the homeless guy in San Diego that sits on a park bench trading stocks on his new iPhone.
This guy has welding skills, he could get a job
Best place to be homeless.. 70 degree weather
I wonder if we as a society could at least provide the bare minimum of shelter to these people. Instead of tents, how about the concept of an RV park, with just the shell of a car (no engine, maybe seats removed, with comfortable bedding). There would have to be a way to heat and cool it, of course. There would need to be restrooms and showers, also, kind of like a campground. And an address and a way to receive mail. As far as cooking, I haven’t thought about that yet. But at least it could be a way to safely sleep and store a few possessions without fear of theft. And undoubtedly, rents need to come down, otherwise there will just be more homeless. It could at least be a temporary solution. Animals are treated better than humans a lot of times. Or may work better on a smaller scale, so there is not such a high concentration in any one area.
They can't have people coming in all hours of the night. I can understand why they would have a curfew.
Yes and no. The curfews are often ridiculous - like 7pm or you lose you bed. I’ve even seen 4pm. They treat adults like children. It also makes it hard for people working 2nd or 3rd shifts. Often working homeless cannot stay in shelters because of the curfew.
@@InvisiblePeople I didn't know that I thought they where just trying to keep people from coming in after midnight. But your correct that is strange
Any body want 2 help me out lol people are going too think im in a cubicle trying to get a buck out of you , but im from el paso tx , out on the streets hungry , been out for 2 ys , couch surfing, freind to freind or bench to bench , family never reaches out , 18 , hand me downs you know the deal , I would like to get enough money to get a state Id witch is 28$ , anybody would have the heart to contribute to that??
@@Shebathebigcatin Baltimore at My Sister's Place the time to check in was 3pm.You still didn't know if you were going to get in for the night.
One time I was in times Square and this guy was covered in blood said d he got in fight I gave him clean clothes talked to him found out he was from Ashville NC he was just having a hard time needed somebody to talk to real nice dude just was a mess my mom has has a hard life but she still has a giving heart she was staying in a halfway house went up to NYC with a church bus trip and gave some guy a few bucks I went to the bowery in NYC my church helped feed and minister to the homeless any ways always count your blessings and be good to those less off then u all this is truth no made up story here all this is facts from my life
He seems a nice chap. Very clear of mind and certainly does not like a dope addict. I wouldn't just "Give" him a house. I think he should be able to work to keep a house like everyone else. I wish they could give everyone access to a Section 8 style apartment where you must play 30% of your income for rent. There should be enough housing so anyone with a Section 8 voucher should be able to get a clean descent apartment. I would not give dope addicts apartments till they were clean so I don't agree with housing first. If an addict gets clean he shows he is responsible enough to handle living in a house. Part of the problem is the government blew up the projects and did not replace those units on a 1 to 1 ratio. Blow up 3,000 low income units replace 3,000 units. The projects were hell but they beat the heck out of living in a tent on the streets. Also single room occupancy hotels are pretty much gone now.
IF I had Mark's infamous three wishes. I'd wish for enough money to create Single room occupancy hotels where each room had its own toilet sink and shower. Every working drug free man could have their own clean nice room, toilet, shower, sink, bed and a small storage area. The only people I'd exclude are active druggies\alcoholics, ex convicts and sex offenders. I'm not saying the people I'd exclude don't need help but I don't trust such people so I'm not the one to help them. My brother used to be a druggie but, I could always trust him to never hurt me even when he was using (meth and heroin). My brother was a meth head, a drunk and a heroin addict but he never hurt me or stole from me so I could always help him. He did his last drug on November 15th 1985 been clean ever since. I'm proud of him. That was his last day homeless because I took him in my house. Been with me and clean ever since. Like I say I'm proud of him!
To be honest in these videos, as even I went through them, it seems like while listening, you're also taking things as it appears to be as well their looks instead of _really_ honing in on their situations. Like, what is said, I can't use the claim of mental illness. But your lack of delving in with questions. That's all.
I can't believe this. There are homeless people everyone can see and most other people in this democratic country look away and pretend they don't exist.
There's enough inhabited houses in the city to house all of these people, but they're owned by rich people who can afford multiples houses or buy houses for speculation
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