Would love to get your thoughts on the homeless situation of Las Vegas (and America in general) -- as this is a growing issue nationwide. My goal in making this video was to humanize the tunnel residents of Las Vegas, and let them use my platform as a place to share their own personal stories and struggles. I appreciate you watching this story and I look forward to reading your comments, suggestions and opinions!
As someone who has lived in a number of cities across America and currently lives in Las Vegas, the homelessness issue in Vegas is the worst I have ever seen. A ton of homeless people on the strip at night, and downtown all day long. As for America this has become a major issue and something needs to be done to fix it. Either we need to arrest these people and put them in jail or build places for them to go to. These people are flooding the streets with trash, drugs, crime etc.
Stop claiming nobody knows about these people. Las Vegas knows exactly what it has been doing to its poor and homeless. They have all the money in the world to fix the problem but corporate greed has left them forgotten or worse they’ve been criminalized just for being poor.
Many of these people were once children full of opportunity and dreams. This could happen to anyone, it only takes a few wrong decisions, mental health issues or a devastating event. I hope that they get the support they need. As always, thank you Drew. ❤️
That assumes that every ones childhood is positive, safe, with love, secure etc etc, some people’s childhoods are so rough they never get to have a dream or opportunities afforded to them.
99% of them, put themselves there. Why should people donate to the same people who spend their days, begging robbing and stealing to get their drug fix, None of them have an interest in being sober. It's sad that they live like this, but it was their own actions, people need to stop acting like they are helpless children.
@uglyraff9313 most? I am recovering from depression and anxiety. I have never been addicted to anything. So, I would just be discarded then because of a false statistic? Which is about 50% by the way. Half of the people you would just say tough luck? And the other half? How do you know what led them down that path? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Very true!! Not all homeless people are bad, they are human and have feelings too. Some are actually genuine people going through bumps along their journey
Great video! I have gone in the tunnels with Shine A Light a few times. The people who run the organization are absolutely incredible. They bring supplies every Saturday morning, building relationships and trust while addressing almost every person by name. They offer real help without pressure and keep coming back to check on their friends underground. The people they serve know they can call Shine A Light whenever they are ready for a second chance. If you are touched by this video and want to do more, consider donating to their organization directly. In just the first six months of this year, 268 people have accepted their help. ❤️
How many have stayed out of the tunnels, stayed sober , stopped being homeless? I’m asking because some people accept help, then fall back onto the street life , over and over again. I genuinely hope those help stay off the street .
@@teresahiggs4896 it’s very likely a small %. Mark Leita, who runs the Soft Underbelly channel where he interviews a lot of ppl on Skidrow in LA, said less than 1% of the ppl he’s interviewed and given help to, actually stayed clean.
yup they need some incentive and desire to look forward to. and if everyone treats them like crap they will stay hopeless and not want to do anything or take any effort to bring themselves out of their lifestyles. cause they believe they deserve the way they live, since everyone treats them like trash. it's good that groups like that don't push too much too soon and try to force people to do things. nobody can help anyone who doesn't want help. showing them that not everyone is crap is the only way to get them to look forward to waking up.
i used to be homeless, and it took me years after being housed again to feel like i belong in society after being dehumanized by so many people and police. and i saw so much kindness and consideration and warmth from other unhoused people. i remember all the times someone was kind to me because that’s how rare it was. be kind always. you never know what someone has been through or is going though.
People in África suffering without choice. People in my country Brazil, suffering living in trash mountains trying to find food... You guys with Work opportunity, food, clothes, internet, house ... Simply choose to Go on DRUGS ... I DONT understand, why humans have to suffer first, see others suffering to try better life choices
@@brunobastos1899 i was never on drugs nor did i “choose” to be homeless. i am aware of other human suffering. you do not know my situation or others. see past your own eyes
Congrats! Same situation. I had to make a drastic change in my own lifestyle to climb out of the gutter. Alot of homeless people are addicts and just want drugs and will never get better. It doesn't matter how much money/food/clothes people give them, unless they wanna change, they never will.
I'm currently homeless in the UK and try to stay away from central areas when I sleep. I make sure to shower and wear clean clothes daily to avoid appearing homeless. What people don’t often realize about homelessness is how draining it is; you wake up constantly worried about the risk of being mugged. stay strong.
@@1visitante If I move to another country, I’ll be without any rights. My country made the unfortunate decision to leave the EU, so I’m left with just three options: Ireland, Scotland, or England. However, I’m gradually working on resolving my homelessness issue.
That bald guy with the tattoos worked at the rehab I was in. He gave me a bunch of clothes and had respect for everyone. Thanks so much man I hope you see this.
@RobBanghart is his name/channel. He wrote a comment near the very top, thanking Drew for going out there. Hope you're doing well. Super proud of you!! It takes a butt-load of determination & pain to get through. Legend 🙌🏽💖
Aw man, Rob was my Chef Mentor during my internship out of culinary school 12 years ago. Just recently I wondered what had ever happened to him after I left the restaurant, so I was shocked to see him on your video. He was definitely the Chef that showed me tough love but made a huge impact on me as a young pastry cook. I am sad to see he had to go through so much in the last 12 years since I met him but I am so happy that he was able to turn his life around and is using his experience to make a difference for others in our community.
You guys are amazing! I want to help out. How can I? I guess look up your organization…please guide me if there’s any other advice. If you say it at the end of the video, my bad…not finished yet.
exzactly....ive lost a child and i can totally see his situation i just wanted to shrink away from everyone i still have a hard time 4 years later being around people especially family...
I’m a dealer at a casino in Vegas. I’ve had a homeless guy play at my table. He was telling me about his life before he became homeless. He was a brilliant kid in school he was even on his way of getting a scholarship but he was hanging around the wrong people that introduced him to drugs. I hope he’s alright wherever he is. Some of them are actually good people. Thank you for sharing this video. Most people see them as a nuisance but you show in your video that they’re human just like us, just with different burdens.
@@iainlee4274 maybe they gamble in hopes of winning a jackpot or to double up or lose their money real quick, it’s not that deep. Don’t tell me you’re actually surprised that homeless people go to casinos to gamble.
They make their OWN burdens! Playing at your table? Where did he get his money? Did he smell and wear tattered clothing like the one's in this video? Many are MASTER manipulators and lie a good story.
They all seem to have severe mental health problems alongside their addiction. So sad to see the contrast of society above and below. I pray they get help. Rob is an angel. Shine a light do great work 😢❤
They'll only get help when the world funds public healthcare and cares about the working class. Right now Europe is turning into America and American lives are cheap because corporations own you. They own us all now
This is probably one of the best videos I've seen of this nature. Both being respectful of the homeless while also treating them as people rather than a hazard. Great job
That's one of the reasons I love Drew's videos as well. No matter where he goes he's very respectful and not judgemental towards the people in his videos❤
I was homeless in Vegas. Also in the midwest for 5.5yrs straight. Never done drugs. Worked 2 jobs during much of that time. Now have 4 houses, all paid off. 2 vehicles, paid off. Tough times don't last -- tough people *DO*.
Everyone has a story about how they became homeless. A guy lives in the woods beside a bridge by my house and Ive stopped to give him food and water before when passing by. I noticed him at 3 AM sitting by the bridge railing while picking my husband up from night shift at work. We stopped to check on him and he said he was starving. We drove him to our house and I went inside and made him some spaghetti, bread and brownies that id made earlier in the day. He was so thankful and we talked for a while. His home burned down with his wife and children along with it. You could see the hurt in his facecand hear the pain in his voice. He lost everything he had and loved in one moment that turned his life upside down. My heart breaks for him. I know people are leary of displaced people because some are bad but theres more good than bad out there, especially now. You never know what life has in store for you. Always try to be kind.
@@Paul-d2y8s They do not where I live. The only place that served food to our homeless was torn down 6 months ago. They are trying to deter anymore vagrants from coming to our area. Some places give government funding but not in Pascagoula, Ms. Churches are the only help our displaced get other than people on the community.
I lived for 6 years in Las Vegas and had no idea there were people living under the streets until after I moved away. Truly out of sight, out of mind. So sad.
I knew…I think I only knew because I lived in the Arts District…very close to the strip and tons of homelessness despite the city’s efforts to gentrify the area. If I lived in other parts of the city…it probably would have been different for me. It was depressing…and even more depressing to see people you used to bring McDonald’s to while they slept are still sleeping on the streets when I visit. I saw so much in my 3 years there…but this video was well done and def sheds a light into a huge problem in Vegas and beyond
This made me cry dude. The fact that homeless man with a missing eye has no ID to even collect his cash. He doesn't even care. These ppl are in terrible shape.
What a strange contrast between the casinos above and the tunnels below , such a dicotomy , a symptom of a deeply fractured society..................The guy from Hawaii is such a mavrick! I really wish the best for him and everyone living in these situations. Drew, you did a great job in shining a light and fighting the dehumaisation and demonisation of the addicts , the homeless, the downtrodden and forgotten outcasts.
When I was living in Vegas for 6 years I always thought it was strange to see billion dollar casinos right next to housing complexes and Hughes encampments of huge encampments of homeless people. It's so crazy most people that visit Vegas will never see that, I always tell people that visit Vegas don't go off the strip after it gets dark. There's a lot of bad stuff going on,
I was homeless for 30 years, but not in a tunnel. I work every day and slept under trees and bushes at night. Got my Social Security and I have a place to live now I am 71.
@@ElioSch1423, em alguns aspectos é melhor. Pelo menos temos o SUS e vários outros programas sociais, os quais, embora não funcionem 100%, pelo menos funcionam, sendo um suporte básico e por vezes efetivo. Enfim, a diferença é que aqui no Brasil os programas sociais, mal ou bem e mesmo com desvios, sempre entram no orçamento público.
@@EliHeberoliveira O SUS e muito limitado. Nos estados unidos eles podem ganhar financial aid pra pagar hospital privado e e muito melhor. Os programas sociais do brasil servem so pra criar curral eleitoral, eles nunca tiram ninguem da pobreza.
@totus_tuus3 ya they taught me how to "ching"soda machines with a tool built from a stolen car antenna.......and which train full of box cars went to salt lake city.
Wow cool. On Thursday morning; two homeless guys were caught wheeling a dead girl around in a suitcase. And sometimes they eat each other, which happened in Downtown last year.
Wow. I went to Las Vegas last month and I was shocked I didn’t see that much homeless people. I didn’t know they were living in this dungeon. Praying from them.
This organization and that man are a beautiful thing! As a recovering heroin addict with 12 years clean I wish I had been in contact with an organization like this one that actually cared and showed empathy/sympathy. It’s nice that someone has made a video that actually shows people in addiction are human. We are not the scumbags people think we are. We all have family and friends who care and love us. Shine A Light keep doing what you’re doing! For anyone still sick and suffering from the hand of addiction, please get help, recovery is a beautiful thing!! I promise the grass the greener in recovery! ❤️❤️❤️
❤❤. I am proud of you. I have been clean for 12 years. watching this documentary makes my heart so very sad, 😢 . the man that's talking at around 9:45 ish where he says it's haunted and that there's real demons and that their blacker than black ( he is absolutely correct 💯) and when he was asked something about his worst experience there ! the guy said " the hauntings"!! 😮 it made me go cold, . 😮 what a tragic desperate toxic depressing place. . It's awesome that these guys go there and help them in which ever ways they can.
My Dear Lizziehody, 💘 I'm so so proud of you. As reading your comment brought tears to my eyes. I had a beloved friend that I lost who I miss dearly and think about and carry in my heart and memories. In the early days I really tried to help her and hoped that one day she would take it or do it on her own. That day didn't happen and now she is with the angels. It does leave an imprint on your own life when someone you love leaves you like that. Yes you move on with your life but you never ever forget the people that you loved so much. Thank you for your comment as in a way it brought back those beautiful memories that I shared with my friend. Thank you and keep up the awesome work that you are doing. It's absolutely wonderful to hear how well you are living your life. With love ❤and blessings 🙏
Fellow recovering opiate addict here - & I wish I could give active addicts a quick glimpse of what life is like after you get clean. I was one of those people who thought I'd NEVER be able to get right, I thought death would find me first. So if I can do it, I feel like anyone can do it. I've lost DOZENS of friends, classmates, associates, acquaintances over the years. I always have narcan and test strips to give out. People will never stop doing drugs, but I can help them be a LITTLE safer. My new favorite phrase (ive started making shirts/hoodies with it) is Not Just A Junkie. I'm a daughter, an aunt, a cousin, a godmother, im a person. That goes for my fellow addicts, our addiction doesn't define us, we're all still people 💕✨
I actually Met Jay (the guy in the thumbnail) 2 months ago. I shared his story on my RUclips channel. I actually got his birth certificate from the vital checks. I have also tried contacting his family but no one got back to me. Jay is from a very good family. My goal is to get him out of the tunnel as soon as possible. I actually went again to Vegas to meet Jay on Jun 28th. I also hung out with him and talked about how he is doing and told him the good news that I got his birth certificate. He was very happy about it. Hopefully we will get his ID and get him out in no time. I'm looking for a place for him so he can stay there in the mean time. It was actually so hot outside as well as inside the tunnel i could not survive for 20 minutes. I love Jay hopefully he stays safe out there until we get his ID back to him. ❤
I was worried about him... something really tugged on my heart when I saw him in this video. I am beyond happy to know that you are trying to get him help❤❤❤
Bless you sir for helping out that person that needs just that help to change up his life and get shelter and his living needs , it takes times to do those things , you make time for the lost . God bless you and the many others that take the time to change one life at a time !
Rob at Shine a Light humbled me. He doesn't judge, goes where most would avoid, is respectful and real. Excellent video, Drew and Crew. Really went above and beyond for this one.
Addiction and homeless makes people feel uncomfortable. Its why its swept under the rug. Its a dark and sad part our society. I am 14 years clean but still stay in a program and I see the pain on peoples faces that are trying to get sober. Takes a real leap of faith to let yourself be vulnerable and recieve help. Great video shining a light on the darkness
@@suad01 Adults are responsible for their own decisions, but the decisions that people make under the influence of drugs aren't made in the same way that you make decisions because drugs change the way your brain functions of course this isn't an excuse for dangerous or criminal behavior. We understand that mental illnesses alter our ability to make rational decisions but we don't seem to recognize that addiction does too. That shift in decision-making is what separates an addict from a drug user. Addiction starts in the midbrain, it turns off the neurons that make up our pleasure and euphoria circuit and it floods the brain with dopamine, in the nucleus accumbens that dopamine triggers a wave of pure happiness, next it reaches the amygdala where it deactivates your fear center, wiping away any feelings of stress or anxiety. In response to this the brain creates less of its own dopamine so that when you're not using, you're depressed and the things that would normally bring you pleasure leave you feeling empty. When you try to stop using your brain turns on you. You feel sicker than you ever have, worse than the flu, worse than food poisoning, your eyes and nose water, your skin crawls as you vacillate between too hot and too cold, you vomit and have diarrhea, your head hurts and it aches deep in your joints, you can't get comfortable and you can't sleep and time goes by so slowly, and just as bad as any of that is what is happening in your brain. You feel emotionally empty and overwhelmed by depression and an anxiety that is emotional and physical. Your brain is searching your pathways for dopamine and there is none, it can't make it and you don't have any way to get it. The oldest, most reptilian part of our brain that controls fight or flight takes over, it bypasses the frontal lobe that is responsible for our moral and logic systems, and it's going to get dopamine one way or another and it's desperate. Now you're doing things you would normally never do, now you're discarding your own personal ethics, and you feel it happening and it scares you. Addiction has taken over and the person you were and wanted to be is receding and you want to hang on it, you try to hang on to it. I fought the urge to do terrible things and I'm glad that I did but it wasn't easy. I was young and no one knew what the opioid epidemic was, when my Dr prescribed me pills I didn't ask any questions. I've been sober for 10 years, making that decision was easy but following through wasn't.
@suad01 that's cute...life is just so black and white like that. All you gotta do is be successful and don't do drugs. Just like people that get Cancer...so stupid just don't get cancer am a right? 🤦
Thank you, Drew. I once knew a street person named Mary. She was a heroin addict. I found out her story, and the first responders could only take her to ER, sober her up and put her back on the streets. One night, they picked her up and put her in the local jail where she died that night. I found out later that a priest gave her a funeral. This was many years ago but the human cost has stayed with me. Thank you for this video. We are all people. No person is born into the world wanting to live in a tunnel forgotten by the world.
Ppl die in jail from w/d ,not taken to hospital. Years ago i saw ,the life of Ben ,i think it was called ,he was documeting his life and efforts,.the last vid was in the clinic he checked in to quit ,his heart stopped. RIP
They can only try to help themself because a) there is no God who will help them, b) no government who‘ll do something for them and c) no society who would help them.
My son was nearly destroyed by divorce 😢, 2 (edit it was 1 year on the trail March to September) Appalachian Trail and 1 year struggling . Thanking Jesus, he is back on his feet ❤️🩹😊🕊️!!!
Even when I was homeless for a while with my pets I always thought how lucky am I to have a car at least. I can move around. Others are stuck there. There's always someone worse off. There really is.
Has a British person I have travelled the world and seen homelessness everywhere even in my own country, but when I visited America I wasn’t expecting to see the amount of people who were homeless as I did, and questioned myself why the government is doing nothing about it for such a great country and people wanting to live the American dream, I hope all of these people find their way, including wherever they live in the world.. god bless America and god bless the rest of the world ❤
The government can only do so much, there is a street called A street, it's on the cross street with Washington avenue. They provide daily jobs there but a lot of homeless would prefer to just panhandle because it's easier money. My brother used to work for the post office on Las Vegas boulevard and lake Mead, there is a little door on the side of the post office called general delivery. Every 10 minutes homeless people would ask if their check came in the mail, most times it would be the same people. They just keep checking if their check have arrived so that they can buy drugs. Lots of provisions here for the homeless but unfortunately you can't help those who won't help themselves
You can't help someone who doesn't want it. I live in Portland, one of the worst cities in the US for homelessness due to the law that decimalized hard drug use. It destroyed the city, people don't want a home, a job, anything, they just want their next fix. They are addicted to drugs and until they are willing to change then the problem will never be fixed.
it’s because the government in America doesn’t actually care about any of its citizens, especially homeless people. they only care about the ones that fill their pockets the most. america is not a great country at all, to be honest.
Because it's not a great country. Our "greatness" is one of the greatest illusions ever pulled off. This country is the anthropomorphization of "greatness" while being a serfdom in disguise. The poor get poorer while the rich get richer. Thats why we're all being replaced by immigrants, so they can extract as much labor as possible for the least amount as possible. The servants are being rode harder and harder every day.
I know what you mean , to lose a child is devastating , let alone 2 and have them killed through no fault of their own. I would go off my head . bless him and hope he is doing ok
I would be devastated if anything ever happened to one of my children, the gentleman from Shine a Light had a few minutes earlier in the interview said that this man makes up stories to garner sympathy from people so was he actually being truthful? This is why it is so important to give to reputable organizations instead of to the people themselves.
El Valor que tienen estas personas que consiguieron salir de los túneles y ahora ayudan a los que continuan en ellos , me ha dejado sin palabras , son heroes . Personas que han escapado del Hades y vuelven a recuperar almas de el . mis bendiciones con vosotros . Podria habernos tocado a cualquiera de nosotros .
Been homeless off and on since i was a teenager. I always got a job and come out of homelessness. Having good roommates is helpful for overcoming homelessness. Finding a good church helps as well. Cleaning up after yourself when you're homeless is crucial to staying healthy, clean and sober.
That guy with one eye is a smart guy, given the chance he could hold down a job and get himself back on track. It is getting the chance to get clean and make a new start that must be so hard. My heart goes out to these people
I was humbled after watching this. I hope you could help these people especially the "seniors" in this situation to have a better place out of the dark and danger down there.
Watching this video was a powerful experience. It reminded me that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves dignity and respect. No one should feel less valued. To the people in the video, please know that you are thought of and not ignored. Kudos to the producer for shedding light on this important issue.
Thank God for Shine a Light! My brother was homeless for 3 years and an organization helped him get into an apartment and furnish that apartment. In order to help the homeless we need to find out WHY the person is homeless. This organization that helped my brother helped me to help him. I now know how to get to the resources he needs. Part of our society's problems is there is NOT enough done for the mentally unstable. Handing out psych pills for free to these people helps in a way but only if the person takes the meds regularly and consistently.
just not a laser light! seriously though, you could be my sister talking about me, if i didn't live on the other side of the sea. it is disgusting if not wicked that we allow people to shine lasers in their eyes 'because it helps me feel better' than get them the professional help they so clearly need.
I remember these guys I was struggling with addiction and I was in desert hope in the sober home in the hotel that was made into a place to help people. I remember the people that would come in and talk and I remember the shine a light. They really helped me and opened my eyes and heart and I have more than a year sober and clean. I am living well in my own apartment. I am living my best life and I have my dream job and life and I have to say thank you shine a light. Keep helping others.
Ex addict and homeless here, sober and off the streets 6 years now. When Rob said “don’t wait too long” and “offer never goes away” I got a huge lump in my throat. A lot of organizations in my area has an expiration date and they won’t wait for anyone so there’s more people that are likely to give up on that help. Help has to be there at all times so you know you’re not truly alone and if you decided in the middle of the night that the time to get help is now you need to be able to make that call to access that help because that feeling of needing to stay sober could change the next minute or with the next let down, which for an addict or homeless person that happens fast and often. Life is unpredictable when you’re stuck in that situation and you don’t know what’s gonna go down or where it might take you.
1st of all each and evry person as an individual has to be willing to help itself you cant help those who refuse it or find that there is nothing wrong
@@whitecrow984agreed. The rest of us can't always be on call to help those that don't want it. Luckily they have tunnels to live in away from the rest of us that do want to follow the rules.
I am a very grateful to God for almost 7 yrs of sobriety...it was incredibly eye-opening to see and hear these tragic stories...thank you bro for giving them a way out...
Man, that last guy reminded me way to close to someone I know at home who could totally be on that path of homelessness if he doesn’t get it together. Thank you for making this video. It’s hard to know how to help these people when it starts with them accepting they need the help. I hope the world can fix this crisis!
I work with homeless in my city, just going out every week and bringing food, offering prayers and giving info for resources and shelters and the biggest thing I see is that people just want to talk. To share their story, to have someone look them in the eye and let them know what they have to say matters. Homeless people are people and they need to be treated as such.
I usually dont comment, but I think that you need to help this guy Jay with the gunshot wound. I'm from Croatia, and we dont have this kind of homelesness in our capital so when ive watched him talking and he is so smart person with a lot of potential but has no one to get him on the right path. I believe that through your community online, we can get this man out and help him to stand on his feet and push him so he can live more than 10 years. Please, dont let him die. Best regards from Zagreb, Croatia
The Salvation Army mens adult rehab in Columbus, Oh saved my life too. The rehab was free, based around Christianity, three hots and a bed and a job in the warehouse. Made some great friends with an incredible support circle. In house meetings, sponsors, anger management classes and your personal counselor. The place is truly underrated. So when you donate clothing, toys, furniture, make sure you donate to Salvation Army because most of the proceeds go to changing peoples lives, and the rest goes to keep the lights on and pay the bills. Been clean 10 years now and counting. I couldn't of done it without them and I still pay them a visit every now and then to remind and humble me of where I was and how far i've come. Thanks
😂😢 yeah you wonder where the politicians are you wonder where Congress is you wonder where the president is you wonder huh 🤔🤔🤔🤔 I know if you call on Jesus I know where he is and he would help you if you really want help 🙏🙏😊
Oui et tellement vrai pour beaucoup d'entre nous !!!... Mon fils se démène pour trouver du travail, faire une formation, inscrit dans boîtes intérim, envoit candidatures et ce, depuis des années et Rien.. Rien😠... Aucun employeurs ne répondent🤬 Lui aussi dit la même chose que cet sdf😢 ... J'essaie de lui remonter le moral, de le soutenir et de le maintenir en vie en l'encourageant car n'y arrivant pas... il me dit souvent qu'il préférerait mourir car il n'y a rien pour lui sur cette terre 😢😢💔💔😩 Et ici en France, aucunes institutions, associations pour aider les jeunes !!! C'est du vécu donc je sais ce que je dis !! Tout est fait pour descendre au plus bas, ceux qui se retrouvent au chômage sans être indemnisés et pourtant acharnés a s'en sortir et bosseur !!
Wow, I had no idea this existed. The strength and grit of the homeless seem like they be great characteristics for future employment. I pray the city of LV (and others) comes up with better solutions for the unhoused.
The nicest people i have ever met was when i was homeless. These people will literally give you the shirt off their back. When my fiance and i were homeless on the west side of Chicago, this guy told us the best dumpsters to sleep in. This nice lady from 7/11 gave us the "old" sandwhiches and fruit when we both came in to combine our change to get a hot coffee. The kind lady to let us ride the eL and sleep on itn on cold nights. We were heroin and crack addicts. Sober from those things while on MAT since JAN 2019. God bless these people. Some of the strongest sweetest people you can get to know.
This is one of my favorite videos I've watched of you yet. You did a great job allowing the people to tell their stories in such a raw and genuine way. It's hard to find that these days. As someone who lives in America and has only seen the homeless population get worse since I was a kid in my area alone. Shine a Light is going about it the right way. Treating people with empathy is the true answer to this crisis.
I mean at the end of the day he's the one that's always taking other people's video ideas when he's one of the biggest on the platform. Dude should be setting an example, not this righteous "I'm a good person" acting shit.
Bless you for bringing their stories "to light". They deserve better. We need more equity in this country - help for addicts, mental patients, abuse victims - all of it. I am ashamed that there aren't more resources to help people, especially the homeless.
I feel you, my heart goes out to these homeless people living underground like rats. The government sends billions to Ukraine… yet, they abandon their own citizens. It’s such a shame and sad beyond words to see these homeless people struggling everyday to survive. This reminded me of how fortunate I am to have a roof over my head and a food bank in my community.
This video hit me really hard. I’ve seen tunnel videos, but none of recent, and none this raw. So many of these videos are so dramatized, but you really humanized the tunnels and show humans who are suffering. I grew up in Vegas. I lost my mom three years ago from addiction. She was loved ones who never lost hope away from ending up here. It could have been her. I replayed that line in my head watching this. It’s people’s dads, sons, daughters and mothers down there. I pray for each and every one of them!!!!
I always felt a very dark energy in Vegas. I lived there from 4 years old to 15, and I am grateful to God every day that I left. That place is truly sin city.
I'm Brazilian, and here getting things is difficult and very hard work, many people I know dream of going to the USA or Europe to have better opportunities, to live with more dignity. But observing other nations I realized that the so-called first world countries have these absurd things too, that if we don't fit into this false system, it destroys us, you know! I don't know, we have to fight to improve around us, change our frequency. Drugs and many other things unfortunately keep human beings away from the real purpose that I believe is evolution, my feelings for your mother, and for the things that have happened in her life. I also believe that this city has a terrible energy for anyone. I hope you are well and prosper in all areas of your life, because I believe that we are children of God, and he wants to see us happy, but he also respects our own free will!
😢 I WONDER HOW MANY MISSED THE MAIN THING THE BLONDE GUY ASKED FOR IN THE VERY BEGINNING... PRAYER. PLEASE... PRAY FOR ALL OF THEM, BUT IT REALLY MEANS SOMETHING WHEN PEOPLE ASK FOR IT, NO MATTER HOW WE FEEL OR THINK ABOUT THEM. GOD IS LISTENING. IT COST YOU NOTHING BUT A FEW MINUTES OF TIME & A SINCERE HEART.
@@cloggietony WHICH... CAN BEGIN WITH PRAYER. THIS IS NOT A DEBATE. FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD, APPLIES HERE AS WELL. I SINCERELY ( KNOW ) MAN AKA THE GOVERNMENT, HAS HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH CENTURIES TO GET IT DONE ON THIER OWN, WE WILL ALWAYS FAIL EACH OTHER. GOD... NEVER WILL. IT IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL. THERE WILL NEVER BE PEACE ON EARTH, AS LONG AS ONE HEART OF EVIL REMAINS. THAT IS ON MAN. SHOULD WE CONDEMN GOD TO JUSTIFY MAN'S WAYS?
More importantly they need to pray for themselves. God helps those who helps themselves. They need their head’s straightened out. Only they can do that
My husband and I help homeless,let him stay in one of our rental property for free to help him We gave him food ,money the sad part is he stole from us and left .We won’t stop our kindness because of this .The Lord is always bless us .
You have to focus on the people who want to help themselves. I work in a homeless shelter for families. Give the opportunity to people who are ready to change.
@@amritpaulapnah it’s not safe. It wasn’t even smart of them to do that I work with a client who has mental problems and he always tries to be friends with the homeless and take them to his house. They stole his id and everything. What’s on their mind is how they will get their next fix. It’s better to have them work for you for money or try and help them get a job and get them clothes and get them a planet fitness membership so they can shower. But inviting them to stay in your home is way too much and you’re just putting your safety in their hands at that point.
"Go to jail free card" wow... the way these people are treated is so sad. Homeless people are people. They deserve respect. Kind words and actions can go along way. I hope all these people get what they need
As a resident of Las Vegas, nothing brings more shame to our city. Everything is done with the tourists in mind, and how much more $ they can pull from them. Meanwhile, thousands are left like this, with zero resources. Not to mention the state of the schools and public programs in general. Just a really extreme, disgusting example of rampant capitalism! Thank you Shine A Light! I’m going to contact you guys ❤
It is not capitalism, to blame. It is far deeper. This has been going on for millenia, even in early biblical times. People with mental health struggles, transients, criminals on the run, drug addicts, ppl with trauma, etc. In general, as a nation, we have turned from principles of 'help thy neighbor'. Biblical principles. We all could individually be more astute to work towards helping with time, group focus on the issue as a populace, strive for strong family units, and get back to raising our children to believe in the Church and believe in lifes sanctity. There are many grass roots organizations working to change lives. Go find one and donate!
As cold as it sounds, these MISCREANTS are the author their OWN misfortune. YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW. I DON'T feel the LEAST bit for these MISFITS. "THE LORD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES". When one ods' GOOD RIDDANCE. "One less 'person' to breathe our air" as Scrooge would say. 😡😡😠😡😡
@jg8464: They could give a percentage of money as a donation to provide support and resources to support mental health, and provide money to organization like " shine a light", to help people to get off the streets and help them re-integrate back into the society. Shine a light is doing pretty good job, if they could establish their branches all over US with state and central government support, they could help a lot of people to get back into the society and live like normal people.
@@nc01sadhSooooo much money already goes to large, nation-wide and even worldwide non-profits. Safe-Nest in LV is headed by a lady who’s experience with DV is a class she took. You need small local groups like this one. Otherwise they become corrupt and corporate
I went to middle school with the silver jacket in the first tunnel entrance his name is John, so sad to see him like that, he was always a really fun friend, so funny and so out going, such a cool person to be around. It sucks to see him like that, sadly he got introduced to drugs at an early age. I hope he can find some help and better himself he still has time he can’t be any older than 22
This government has billions to pay for other countries wars, but they can't help these Americans, we have closed military bases which could be used to sober these folks up and help employ them! If they were illegals they'd have a EBT CARD.
It is absolutely amazing what yawl are doing. I'm in tears as I watch this and remember my 28 year addiction. I have now been clean for 4 years, I live on an island, I am a trash man for a living, I have a license,2 vehicles, I work 12-14 a day. It is definitely worth it. I had been to countless, jails, treatment cents and prisons. Please, everyone that see's this video and are using. Please trust yourself that you can change. Stay open minded and find the courage and strength to constantly grow. Yawl can do it. I have faith. Is this groups number linked in the description anywhere? Honestly, no one addict is the same as the next or had the same life. I have faith in all of you. BIG BIG LOVE AND RESPECT.
Congrats on 4 years! And thank you for sharing your story and letting others know that us addicts can recover. “Recovery is never easy, but always worth it”. Keep on keepin on! Live long and prosper. 🖖
I was homeless for a few years and in and out of active addiction and it is incredible how society will look right through the “undesirable” people as if they can’t see them. It is so difficult to pull yourself out of this situation alone, and requires good support system and lots of resources to assist. But it’s not easy, have to work for it
Shine the light is an amazing idea brought together by some strong people. I have been clean and sober for almost 5 years and if I see someone living rough, I do the same thing. I stop and find out about these peoples lives. Although not everyone wants help at the time, sometime just getting to talk, and find out that someone who's been there and started a whole new chapter is just what they need to believe in themselves. Much love
I am from Congo, I probably have less opportunities than average young people in the US but I am more than grateful. I pray that when you read this you find hope and know there’s a God who loves you but wants you to take the first step to him because he did not create you as a robot: you have the choice ❤
@bishopakpan2284 Quran is a book of God , preserved ,Quran guides you on the right path ,gives you the answers to your questions ,a book of wisdom and light
This makes me so sad 😢 to think there are people with billions of pounds and Dollars. These people are human beings they are someone son , Daughter, Sister, Mother and father. Absolutely heartbreaking. To think other people walk around living there best lives . These poor souls are just left to rot so so sad 😢. What them guys are doing is amazing. God bless them all ❤ Tracey England UK.
start by getting the idea of voting consenting and playing that game OUT OF YOUR HEAD IS THE FIRST STEP ,,governments are past their use by date , time for new ideas on this planet
Would love to get your thoughts on the homeless situation of Las Vegas (and America in general) -- as this is a growing issue nationwide. My goal in making this video was to humanize the tunnel residents of Las Vegas, and let them use my platform as a place to share their own personal stories and struggles. I appreciate you watching this story and I look forward to reading your comments, suggestions and opinions!
Do you still live in the tunnels under new york?
Be very careful, I
Know you’ve been around but don’t take it for granted.😂
@@drewbinsky thank you 👍
As someone who has lived in a number of cities across America and currently lives in Las Vegas, the homelessness issue in Vegas is the worst I have ever seen. A ton of homeless people on the strip at night, and downtown all day long. As for America this has become a major issue and something needs to be done to fix it. Either we need to arrest these people and put them in jail or build places for them to go to. These people are flooding the streets with trash, drugs, crime etc.
Stop claiming nobody knows about these people. Las Vegas knows exactly what it has been doing to its poor and homeless. They have all the money in the world to fix the problem but corporate greed has left them forgotten or worse they’ve been criminalized just for being poor.
Many of these people were once children full of opportunity and dreams. This could happen to anyone, it only takes a few wrong decisions, mental health issues or a devastating event. I hope that they get the support they need. As always, thank you Drew. ❤️
That assumes that every ones childhood is positive, safe, with love, secure etc etc, some people’s childhoods are so rough they never get to have a dream or opportunities afforded to them.
Funny you can get naloxone for free in almost every single city on this country but God forbid you need some insulin
99% of them, put themselves there. Why should people donate to the same people who spend their days, begging robbing and stealing to get their drug fix, None of them have an interest in being sober. It's sad that they live like this, but it was their own actions, people need to stop acting like they are helpless children.
Most people suffering with mental health, is a direct impact from their drug use.
@uglyraff9313 most? I am recovering from depression and anxiety. I have never been addicted to anything. So, I would just be discarded then because of a false statistic? Which is about 50% by the way. Half of the people you would just say tough luck? And the other half? How do you know what led them down that path? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
"I hate being hated by everyone for what other people have done" "Not all homeless people are bad" broke my heart.
They're very manipulative people and complete liars.
The drug addict squatters that steal to support a meth/opiods Habbit are the law breaking scourge.
I bet that’s how black people feel.. being judged by others shortcomings because of skin tone being lumped together..does that break your heart too?
Very true!! Not all homeless people are bad, they are human and have feelings too. Some are actually genuine people going through bumps along their journey
@@thawkins9999 but alot are bad and make everything dirty]
Great video! I have gone in the tunnels with Shine A Light a few times. The people who run the organization are absolutely incredible. They bring supplies every Saturday morning, building relationships and trust while addressing almost every person by name. They offer real help without pressure and keep coming back to check on their friends underground. The people they serve know they can call Shine A Light whenever they are ready for a second chance. If you are touched by this video and want to do more, consider donating to their organization directly. In just the first six months of this year, 268 people have accepted their help. ❤️
How many have stayed out of the tunnels, stayed sober , stopped being homeless? I’m asking because some people accept help, then fall back onto the street life , over and over again. I genuinely hope those help stay off the street .
Out of how many thousands!??😢
@@teresahiggs4896 it’s very likely a small %. Mark Leita, who runs the Soft Underbelly channel where he interviews a lot of ppl on Skidrow in LA, said less than 1% of the ppl he’s interviewed and given help to, actually stayed clean.
yup they need some incentive and desire to look forward to. and if everyone treats them like crap they will stay hopeless and not want to do anything or take any effort to bring themselves out of their lifestyles. cause they believe they deserve the way they live, since everyone treats them like trash. it's good that groups like that don't push too much too soon and try to force people to do things. nobody can help anyone who doesn't want help. showing them that not everyone is crap is the only way to get them to look forward to waking up.
@@ian.swift.31614 they deserve the opportunity to get help, IF they seek it. The problem is most refuse to give up drugs
i used to be homeless, and it took me years after being housed again to feel like i belong in society after being dehumanized by so many people and police. and i saw so much kindness and consideration and warmth from other unhoused people. i remember all the times someone was kind to me because that’s how rare it was. be kind always. you never know what someone has been through or is going though.
People in África suffering without choice. People in my country Brazil, suffering living in trash mountains trying to find food... You guys with Work opportunity, food, clothes, internet, house ... Simply choose to Go on DRUGS ... I DONT understand, why humans have to suffer first, see others suffering to try better life choices
@@brunobastos1899 i was never on drugs nor did i “choose” to be homeless. i am aware of other human suffering. you do not know my situation or others. see past your own eyes
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I don't give money but I will buy someone a hot meal and a coffee to go
I’ve been there myself! Clean for 15 years and it’s a miracle
That's wonderful!😊 What a blessing to hear that!
Congrats! Same situation. I had to make a drastic change in my own lifestyle to climb out of the gutter. Alot of homeless people are addicts and just want drugs and will never get better. It doesn't matter how much money/food/clothes people give them, unless they wanna change, they never will.
God bless you!! I’m going through it as well
@kristinbeverencallado7827 Yeah only because you had to face some grim hard truths about yourself. That's no miracle. It's called honest insight
They should clean the place up. Then they woulldnt pick at each other because they would be too busy.
I'm currently homeless in the UK and try to stay away from central areas when I sleep. I make sure to shower and wear clean clothes daily to avoid appearing homeless. What people don’t often realize about homelessness is how draining it is; you wake up constantly worried about the risk of being mugged. stay strong.
Yes, it is.
Que a sua situação melhore, se esse país é mto caro procure outro para vc viver.
@@1visitante If I move to another country, I’ll be without any rights. My country made the unfortunate decision to leave the EU, so I’m left with just three options: Ireland, Scotland, or England. However, I’m gradually working on resolving my homelessness issue.
I'm so sorry you have to live through a low situation ❤😢 I hope it gets better very soon, and I'm rooting for you ❤❤❤❤ sending you all the love❤❤❤
Also please stay safe ❤
That bald guy with the tattoos worked at the rehab I was in. He gave me a bunch of clothes and had respect for everyone. Thanks so much man I hope you see this.
@RobBanghart is his name/channel. He wrote a comment near the very top, thanking Drew for going out there.
Hope you're doing well. Super proud of you!! It takes a butt-load of determination & pain to get through. Legend 🙌🏽💖
Um salve do Brasil 🇧🇷
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I hope you are doing ok? hopefully he has seen this
Grats on making it through, hope each days easier.
Aw man, Rob was my Chef Mentor during my internship out of culinary school 12 years ago. Just recently I wondered what had ever happened to him after I left the restaurant, so I was shocked to see him on your video. He was definitely the Chef that showed me tough love but made a huge impact on me as a young pastry cook. I am sad to see he had to go through so much in the last 12 years since I met him but I am so happy that he was able to turn his life around and is using his experience to make a difference for others in our community.
I was waiting on someone to talk about him
Better than camped out all over the streets ….
The amount of drugs professionals use…they will end up in that sludge.
Thanks for coming out Drew it was great to spend the time with you and thanks for covering the work we do!
You’re a legend Rob thanks for everything !!!
You’re a saint bro respect everything you do
Thanks for what you do! Upstate NY and Kensington needs more people like you
You guys are amazing! I want to help out. How can I? I guess look up your organization…please guide me if there’s any other advice. If you say it at the end of the video, my bad…not finished yet.
Big up man!
Oh the man who lost both his children broke my heart 😔 you truly have no idea what people have gone through.
@@AC-PNW exactly!
exzactly....ive lost a child and i can totally see his situation i just wanted to shrink away from everyone i still have a hard time 4 years later being around people especially family...
I’m pretty sure that guy is a liar. His stories are over the top. “ I sold homeless sign for $400” you can tell he is a pathological liar
@22:14 if you meant that time frame they were talking about people that make up stories and he is one of them
You'll believe anything.
I’m a dealer at a casino in Vegas. I’ve had a homeless guy play at my table. He was telling me about his life before he became homeless. He was a brilliant kid in school he was even on his way of getting a scholarship but he was hanging around the wrong people that introduced him to drugs. I hope he’s alright wherever he is. Some of them are actually good people. Thank you for sharing this video. Most people see them as a nuisance but you show in your video that they’re human just like us, just with different burdens.
Same thoughts here.
Yeah but a homeless person at a casino? What about he was doing fine until someone introduced him to gambling?
@@iainlee4274 maybe they gamble in hopes of winning a jackpot or to double up or lose their money real quick, it’s not that deep. Don’t tell me you’re actually surprised that homeless people go to casinos to gamble.
They make their OWN burdens! Playing at your table? Where did he get his money? Did he smell and wear tattered clothing like the one's in this video? Many are MASTER manipulators and lie a good story.
@@Jolers63 My grannies in hospital. Need money for bus fair. Heard it million times.
They all seem to have severe mental health problems alongside their addiction. So sad to see the contrast of society above and below. I pray they get help. Rob is an angel. Shine a light do great work 😢❤
They'll only get help when the world funds public healthcare and cares about the working class. Right now Europe is turning into America and American lives are cheap because corporations own you. They own us all now
This is probably one of the best videos I've seen of this nature. Both being respectful of the homeless while also treating them as people rather than a hazard. Great job
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That's one of the reasons I love Drew's videos as well. No matter where he goes he's very respectful and not judgemental towards the people in his videos❤
@@LoLoLifeinFlorida Dude he is just pretending,he wants to make money of homeless people,he is f liar!!!
Easy to do when it's gonna get you a nice paycheck.
Dude shut tf up, stop ur BS, what f respect he giving them.He is pretender he doesn't care for them!!!
I was homeless in Vegas. Also in the midwest for 5.5yrs straight. Never done drugs. Worked 2 jobs during much of that time. Now have 4 houses, all paid off. 2 vehicles, paid off. Tough times don't last -- tough people *DO*.
Congratulations ❤
Wow❤
Bravo
Really impressive!! Hard working.
You've come out the other side BECAUSE you've never done drugs.
Everyone has a story about how they became homeless. A guy lives in the woods beside a bridge by my house and Ive stopped to give him food and water before when passing by. I noticed him at 3 AM sitting by the bridge railing while picking my husband up from night shift at work. We stopped to check on him and he said he was starving. We drove him to our house and I went inside and made him some spaghetti, bread and brownies that id made earlier in the day. He was so thankful and we talked for a while. His home burned down with his wife and children along with it. You could see the hurt in his facecand hear the pain in his voice. He lost everything he had and loved in one moment that turned his life upside down. My heart breaks for him. I know people are leary of displaced people because some are bad but theres more good than bad out there, especially now. You never know what life has in store for you. Always try to be kind.
So nice of you to do that. No one has ever become poor by helping and giving. Kindness is free. The things we take for granted others pray for.
@@conniegnesda9720 So many don't care and it really is hard to see a fellow human struggle. You are correct about kindness being free.
The government doesn't offer any help ?
@@Paul-d2y8s They do not where I live. The only place that served food to our homeless was torn down 6 months ago. They are trying to deter anymore vagrants from coming to our area. Some places give government funding but not in Pascagoula, Ms. Churches are the only help our displaced get other than people on the community.
I've seen people say some incredibly hateful things in the comments of this video. It was nice to see someone be empathetic. Thank you for being kind.
Crazy part is most of us are one bad decision away from this. Shout out to those who help the less fortunate!!!
I lived for 6 years in Las Vegas and had no idea there were people living under the streets until after I moved away. Truly out of sight, out of mind. So sad.
I knew…I think I only knew because I lived in the Arts District…very close to the strip and tons of homelessness despite the city’s efforts to gentrify the area. If I lived in other parts of the city…it probably would have been different for me. It was depressing…and even more depressing to see people you used to bring McDonald’s to while they slept are still sleeping on the streets when I visit. I saw so much in my 3 years there…but this video was well done and def sheds a light into a huge problem in Vegas and beyond
@@Chichichimosasadly, there are homeless to be found in pretty much every area almost out to the 215 it seems these days.
This made me cry dude. The fact that homeless man with a missing eye has no ID to even collect his cash. He doesn't even care. These ppl are in terrible shape.
He has his birth certificate which supersedes any ID.
He's just emotionally defeated and that's what stimulants can do to your hormonal wellbeing
He is too far gone to care anymore!!
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What a strange contrast between the casinos above and the tunnels below , such a dicotomy , a symptom of a deeply fractured society..................The guy from Hawaii is such a mavrick! I really wish the best for him and everyone living in these situations. Drew, you did a great job in shining a light and fighting the dehumaisation and demonisation of the addicts , the homeless, the downtrodden and forgotten outcasts.
I’m from Hawaii & Chichester.
At 1st glance i thought about the ex Wynn chef, was a Filo.
When I was living in Vegas for 6 years I always thought it was strange to see billion dollar casinos right next to housing complexes and Hughes encampments of huge encampments of homeless people. It's so crazy most people that visit Vegas will never see that, I always tell people that visit Vegas don't go off the strip after it gets dark. There's a lot of bad stuff going on,
Well done Drew and Thank you for bringing this to the forefront
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That man from “shine a light” is a beautiful human being. So genuine. I can feel how much he cares.
I was homeless for 30 years, but not in a tunnel. I work every day and slept under trees and bushes at night. Got my Social Security and I have a place to live now I am 71.
Que tristeza sinto muito por sua vida , deveria ter vindo para o Brasil , aqui e melhor
@@gabrielaanastacia1438 O pior conselho que você pode dar a alguém é esse. Aqui é uma merda.
@@ElioSch1423, em alguns aspectos é melhor. Pelo menos temos o SUS e vários outros programas sociais, os quais, embora não funcionem 100%, pelo menos funcionam, sendo um suporte básico e por vezes efetivo. Enfim, a diferença é que aqui no Brasil os programas sociais, mal ou bem e mesmo com desvios, sempre entram no orçamento público.
@@EliHeberoliveira O SUS e muito limitado. Nos estados unidos eles podem ganhar financial aid pra pagar hospital privado e e muito melhor. Os programas sociais do brasil servem so pra criar curral eleitoral, eles nunca tiram ninguem da pobreza.
Seriously 30 solid years
When I hit rock bottom in Vegas these people were the 1st to offer me help.
Glad to hear you had some help and also glad you moved away from that 👍
That's awesome, glad you were able to recover.
@totus_tuus3 ya they taught me how to "ching"soda machines with a tool built from a stolen car antenna.......and which train full of box cars went to salt lake city.
Wow cool. On Thursday morning; two homeless guys were caught wheeling a dead girl around in a suitcase. And sometimes they eat each other, which happened in Downtown last year.
@@joeaardvark9214😢 oh wow that is the most darkest & evil thing I’ve heard about this place.
Wow. I went to Las Vegas last month and I was shocked I didn’t see that much homeless people. I didn’t know they were living in this dungeon. Praying from them.
Go to freemont.... its way diff than the strip. U see alot
This organization and that man are a beautiful thing! As a recovering heroin addict with 12 years clean I wish I had been in contact with an organization like this one that actually cared and showed empathy/sympathy. It’s nice that someone has made a video that actually shows people in addiction are human. We are not the scumbags people think we are. We all have family and friends who care and love us. Shine A Light keep doing what you’re doing! For anyone still sick and suffering from the hand of addiction, please get help, recovery is a beautiful thing!! I promise the grass the greener in recovery! ❤️❤️❤️
❤❤. I am proud of you. I have been clean for 12 years. watching this documentary makes my heart so very sad, 😢 . the man that's talking at around 9:45 ish where he says it's haunted and that there's real demons and that their blacker than black ( he is absolutely correct 💯) and when he was asked something about his worst experience there ! the guy said " the hauntings"!! 😮 it made me go cold, . 😮 what a tragic desperate toxic depressing place. . It's awesome that these guys go there and help them in which ever ways they can.
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My Dear Lizziehody, 💘 I'm so so proud of you. As reading your comment brought tears to my eyes. I had a beloved friend that I lost who I miss dearly and think about and carry in my heart and memories. In the early days I really tried to help her and hoped that one day she would take it or do it on her own. That day didn't happen and now she is with the angels. It does leave an imprint on your own life when someone you love leaves you like that. Yes you move on with your life but you never ever forget the people that you loved so much. Thank you for your comment as in a way it brought back those beautiful memories that I shared with my friend. Thank you and keep up the awesome work that you are doing. It's absolutely wonderful to hear how well you are living your life. With love ❤and blessings 🙏
Fellow recovering opiate addict here - & I wish I could give active addicts a quick glimpse of what life is like after you get clean. I was one of those people who thought I'd NEVER be able to get right, I thought death would find me first. So if I can do it, I feel like anyone can do it. I've lost DOZENS of friends, classmates, associates, acquaintances over the years. I always have narcan and test strips to give out. People will never stop doing drugs, but I can help them be a LITTLE safer. My new favorite phrase (ive started making shirts/hoodies with it) is Not Just A Junkie. I'm a daughter, an aunt, a cousin, a godmother, im a person. That goes for my fellow addicts, our addiction doesn't define us, we're all still people 💕✨
I actually Met Jay (the guy in the thumbnail) 2 months ago. I shared his story on my RUclips channel. I actually got his birth certificate from the vital checks. I have also tried contacting his family but no one got back to me.
Jay is from a very good family. My goal is to get him out of the tunnel as soon as possible. I actually went again to Vegas to meet Jay on Jun 28th. I also hung out with him and talked about how he is doing and told him the good news that I got his birth certificate. He was very happy about it. Hopefully we will get his ID and get him out in no time.
I'm looking for a place for him so he can stay there in the mean time. It was actually so hot outside as well as inside the tunnel i could not survive for 20 minutes.
I love Jay hopefully he stays safe out there until we get his ID back to him. ❤
I was worried about him... something really tugged on my heart when I saw him in this video. I am beyond happy to know that you are trying to get him help❤❤❤
May the Lord bless you and give you knowledge and wisdom to help Jay out.
amen
That tunnel needs to be cleaned out as it does not help the homeless down there it's an escapism it doesn't fix the issue
Bless you sir for helping out that person that needs just that help to change up his life and get shelter and his living needs , it takes times to do those things , you make time for the lost . God bless you and the many others that take the time to change one life at a time !
thanks for what you did
Rob at Shine a Light humbled me. He doesn't judge, goes where most would avoid, is respectful and real. Excellent video, Drew and Crew. Really went above and beyond for this one.
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Should have worn boots though, & maybe handed out flashlights & drinking water etc to those underground
This is the best example of humanity. I love the effort and I love you for creating this.
Helping these people takes so much effort, people should be applauded.
Can’t help someone else if they don’t want help and try too
They don't help they actually make it worse. But why let the truth get in the way of making a bunch of white, liberals feel better about themselves.
@@suebuschmann7057we can try yes but if he don't want ...
Addiction and homeless makes people feel uncomfortable. Its why its swept under the rug. Its a dark and sad part our society. I am 14 years clean but still stay in a program and I see the pain on peoples faces that are trying to get sober. Takes a real leap of faith to let yourself be vulnerable and recieve help. Great video shining a light on the darkness
I think people recognise that adults are largely responsible for their decisions, and consequently respect individual agency.
@@suad01 Adults are responsible for their own decisions, but the decisions that people make under the influence of drugs aren't made in the same way that you make decisions because drugs change the way your brain functions of course this isn't an excuse for dangerous or criminal behavior. We understand that mental illnesses alter our ability to make rational decisions but we don't seem to recognize that addiction does too. That shift in decision-making is what separates an addict from a drug user. Addiction starts in the midbrain, it turns off the neurons that make up our pleasure and euphoria circuit and it floods the brain with dopamine, in the nucleus accumbens that dopamine triggers a wave of pure happiness, next it reaches the amygdala where it deactivates your fear center, wiping away any feelings of stress or anxiety. In response to this the brain creates less of its own dopamine so that when you're not using, you're depressed and the things that would normally bring you pleasure leave you feeling empty. When you try to stop using your brain turns on you. You feel sicker than you ever have, worse than the flu, worse than food poisoning, your eyes and nose water, your skin crawls as you vacillate between too hot and too cold, you vomit and have diarrhea, your head hurts and it aches deep in your joints, you can't get comfortable and you can't sleep and time goes by so slowly, and just as bad as any of that is what is happening in your brain. You feel emotionally empty and overwhelmed by depression and an anxiety that is emotional and physical. Your brain is searching your pathways for dopamine and there is none, it can't make it and you don't have any way to get it. The oldest, most reptilian part of our brain that controls fight or flight takes over, it bypasses the frontal lobe that is responsible for our moral and logic systems, and it's going to get dopamine one way or another and it's desperate. Now you're doing things you would normally never do, now you're discarding your own personal ethics, and you feel it happening and it scares you. Addiction has taken over and the person you were and wanted to be is receding and you want to hang on it, you try to hang on to it. I fought the urge to do terrible things and I'm glad that I did but it wasn't easy. I was young and no one knew what the opioid epidemic was, when my Dr prescribed me pills I didn't ask any questions. I've been sober for 10 years, making that decision was easy but following through wasn't.
Same here……12 Step life.
@suad01 that's cute...life is just so black and white like that. All you gotta do is be successful and don't do drugs. Just like people that get Cancer...so stupid just don't get cancer am a right? 🤦
@@suad01obviously there comment struck a cord with you.....
I wonder why? Hmm
I haven't been in tears in a long time...then this. All my prayers and thank you for sharing this view
Wow I had cold chills when Drew came out of last tunnel with wet feet and said what am I complaining about those people have literally nothing. So sad
Thank you, Drew. I once knew a street person named Mary. She was a heroin addict. I found out her story, and the first responders could only take her to ER, sober her up and put her back on the streets. One night, they picked her up and put her in the local jail where she died that night. I found out later that a priest gave her a funeral. This was many years ago but the human cost has stayed with me. Thank you for this video. We are all people. No person is born into the world wanting to live in a tunnel forgotten by the world.
Ppl die in jail from w/d ,not taken to hospital. Years ago i saw ,the life of Ben ,i think it was called ,he was documeting his life and efforts,.the last vid was in the clinic he checked in to quit ,his heart stopped. RIP
Was Mary from Riverside?
God help these people recover from all the helplessness and pain.
Or you could help. Did you donate?
They can only try to help themself because a) there is no God who will help them, b) no government who‘ll do something for them and c) no society who would help them.
@@michaelbrdoch2278Bullshit dude. There are programs that can help. And it's the addict's responsibility/choice to help themselves.
Thank republicans cutting help
You're so sweet and caring 💞
these are the people who test what you really got inside your heart
Shine a Light appears to be such an effective, intelligent outreach program. Thank you so much for shining a light on them. I hope everyone donates.
My son was nearly destroyed by divorce 😢, 2 (edit it was 1 year on the trail March to September) Appalachian Trail and 1 year struggling . Thanking Jesus, he is back on his feet ❤️🩹😊🕊️!!!
God bless you ma'm and God bless your son.
Happy to hear he’s back on his feet. God bless u and ur whole family. Prayers up for u 🙏🙏
His choice, glad he made the decision.
God bless his heart..
All glory honor and praises to Jesus.
AMEN!.
May he continue to bless you and you're family abundently more.
amen
As a psych nurse working with addiction patients my heart goes out to these people...
Bless the both of you
It doesn’t matter who you are… it’s sad
@@49ersfoldem Amen 🙏
Same here Australia I hear you.
Thank you‼️💯 🫡 🙏❤️🙏
The guys helping♥️ This is so beautiful♥️
The “Shine A Light” organisation is doing an amazing job 😊👍
Sometimes I think my life is shit. Videos like this make me appreciate it more. Almost everyting is managebale.
Even when I was homeless for a while with my pets I always thought how lucky am I to have a car at least. I can move around. Others are stuck there.
There's always someone worse off. There really is.
Has a British person I have travelled the world and seen homelessness everywhere even in my own country, but when I visited America I wasn’t expecting to see the amount of people who were homeless as I did, and questioned myself why the government is doing nothing about it for such a great country and people wanting to live the American dream, I hope all of these people find their way, including wherever they live in the world.. god bless America and god bless the rest of the world ❤
The government can only do so much, there is a street called A street, it's on the cross street with Washington avenue. They provide daily jobs there but a lot of homeless would prefer to just panhandle because it's easier money.
My brother used to work for the post office on Las Vegas boulevard and lake Mead, there is a little door on the side of the post office called general delivery. Every 10 minutes homeless people would ask if their check came in the mail, most times it would be the same people. They just keep checking if their check have arrived so that they can buy drugs.
Lots of provisions here for the homeless but unfortunately you can't help those who won't help themselves
You can't help someone who doesn't want it. I live in Portland, one of the worst cities in the US for homelessness due to the law that decimalized hard drug use. It destroyed the city, people don't want a home, a job, anything, they just want their next fix. They are addicted to drugs and until they are willing to change then the problem will never be fixed.
it’s because the government in America doesn’t actually care about any of its citizens, especially homeless people. they only care about the ones that fill their pockets the most. america is not a great country at all, to be honest.
Because it's not a great country. Our "greatness" is one of the greatest illusions ever pulled off. This country is the anthropomorphization of "greatness" while being a serfdom in disguise. The poor get poorer while the rich get richer. Thats why we're all being replaced by immigrants, so they can extract as much labor as possible for the least amount as possible. The servants are being rode harder and harder every day.
I'm homeless in Washington state some homeless ppl don't want help but not all of us, here the shelters are full
This one hit the heart, all love for these people
This isn’t just a RUclips channel content creator, he is a wake up call messenger for change in America 😢❤- Thank you .
I feel for the guy who lost his kids.. very sad. I can understand how that would push you off into the deep end. Stay strong brother 💪
I know what you mean , to lose a child is devastating , let alone 2 and have them killed through no fault of their own. I would go off my head . bless him and hope he is doing ok
I would be devastated if anything ever happened to one of my children, the gentleman from Shine a Light had a few minutes earlier in the interview said that this man makes up stories to garner sympathy from people so was he actually being truthful? This is why it is so important to give to reputable organizations instead of to the people themselves.
His children wouldn't want him to be in this place...!
El Valor que tienen estas personas que consiguieron salir de los túneles y ahora ayudan a los que continuan en ellos , me ha dejado sin palabras , son heroes . Personas que han escapado del Hades y vuelven a recuperar almas de el . mis bendiciones con vosotros . Podria habernos tocado a cualquiera de nosotros .
I was homeless for ten years. I had to want to be clean to want help . And humble myself and loose my pride . Thanks eddies grean house in florida
Been homeless off and on since i was a teenager. I always got a job and come out of homelessness. Having good roommates is helpful for overcoming homelessness. Finding a good church helps as well. Cleaning up after yourself when you're homeless is crucial to staying healthy, clean and sober.
I'm happy you know who God is, God bless you
That guy with one eye is a smart guy, given the chance he could hold down a job and get himself back on track. It is getting the chance to get clean and make a new start that must be so hard. My heart goes out to these people
Exactly my thoughts!!
He'll be getting more in government benefits than he would get by working in a job.
@@iainlee4274 quit making up stuff
I was humbled after watching this. I hope you could help these people especially the "seniors" in this situation to have a better place out of the dark and danger down there.
As a psychologist student I feel really sad for all these people . May God shine his light🙏🏼♥️
As a human I feel sad
@@DivaRebel20101 me too
"Our offer never goes away". That is some seriously good humaning right there.
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It lifts the spirit knowing there’s people out there trying to turn the suffering around. You are right, good humaning. Respect
Almost started crying when he said it
@@kahlei98 LOL
Clean since 2019 Jesus helped me
Watching this video was a powerful experience. It reminded me that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves dignity and respect. No one should feel less valued. To the people in the video, please know that you are thought of and not ignored. Kudos to the producer for shedding light on this important issue.
Thank God for Shine a Light! My brother was homeless for 3 years and an organization helped him get into an apartment and furnish that apartment. In order to help the homeless we need to find out WHY the person is homeless. This organization that helped my brother helped me to help him. I now know how to get to the resources he needs. Part of our society's problems is there is NOT enough done for the mentally unstable. Handing out psych pills for free to these people helps in a way but only if the person takes the meds regularly and consistently.
Yup. These Americans have tunnels and illegals have 5 star NY hotels and mobiles and cash. Make that make sense. Over 33 million have come in..
Well said, good luck to your brother.
just not a laser light!
seriously though, you could be my sister talking about me, if i didn't live on the other side of the sea.
it is disgusting if not wicked that we allow people to shine lasers in their eyes 'because it helps me feel better' than get them the professional help they so clearly need.
What usually happens is the son takes drugs and becomes mentally unwell, so he has to leave the family home.
I remember these guys I was struggling with addiction and I was in desert hope in the sober home in the hotel that was made into a place to help people. I remember the people that would come in and talk and I remember the shine a light. They really helped me and opened my eyes and heart and I have more than a year sober and clean. I am living well in my own apartment. I am living my best life and I have my dream job and life and I have to say thank you shine a light. Keep helping others.
Ex addict and homeless here, sober and off the streets 6 years now. When Rob said “don’t wait too long” and “offer never goes away” I got a huge lump in my throat. A lot of organizations in my area has an expiration date and they won’t wait for anyone so there’s more people that are likely to give up on that help. Help has to be there at all times so you know you’re not truly alone and if you decided in the middle of the night that the time to get help is now you need to be able to make that call to access that help because that feeling of needing to stay sober could change the next minute or with the next let down, which for an addict or homeless person that happens fast and often. Life is unpredictable when you’re stuck in that situation and you don’t know what’s gonna go down or where it might take you.
Its good to know that you are doing better!
Good for you!!!👍🏻
1st of all each and evry person as an individual has to be willing to help itself you cant help those who refuse it or find that there is nothing wrong
@@whitecrow984 absolutely, a lot don’t want to fit into society, don’t like rules etc
@@whitecrow984agreed. The rest of us can't always be on call to help those that don't want it. Luckily they have tunnels to live in away from the rest of us that do want to follow the rules.
I am a very grateful to God for almost 7 yrs of sobriety...it was incredibly eye-opening to see and hear these tragic stories...thank you bro for giving them a way out...
Man, that last guy reminded me way to close to someone I know at home who could totally be on that path of homelessness if he doesn’t get it together. Thank you for making this video. It’s hard to know how to help these people when it starts with them accepting they need the help. I hope the world can fix this crisis!
Honestly the real issue is there is no help, not from organizations. Individual ppl have to help each other.
❤💯my friend s
I work with homeless in my city, just going out every week and bringing food, offering prayers and giving info for resources and shelters and the biggest thing I see is that people just want to talk. To share their story, to have someone look them in the eye and let them know what they have to say matters. Homeless people are people and they need to be treated as such.
Take it from someone who knows, if he says he’s not suicidal without you even asking, he probably is. 😢
Absolutely
The amount of compassion those recovered addicts from shine a light have is both admirable and beautiful...
I usually dont comment, but I think that you need to help this guy Jay with the gunshot wound. I'm from Croatia, and we dont have this kind of homelesness in our capital so when ive watched him talking and he is so smart person with a lot of potential but has no one to get him on the right path. I believe that through your community online, we can get this man out and help him to stand on his feet and push him so he can live more than 10 years. Please, dont let him die. Best regards from Zagreb, Croatia
I agree and came looking for more comments about him. I am from New Hampshire but live in KY. He could come here and get out of that hell hole
Wow! Tears a flowin… I will be sending prayers to the tunnel! We All matter take your power back when you ask for Help! Thank you Shine A Light♥️🇨🇦
The Salvation Army mens adult rehab in Columbus, Oh saved my life too. The rehab was free, based around Christianity, three hots and a bed and a job in the warehouse. Made some great friends with an incredible support circle. In house meetings, sponsors, anger management classes and your personal counselor. The place is truly underrated. So when you donate clothing, toys, furniture, make sure you donate to Salvation Army because most of the proceeds go to changing peoples lives, and the rest goes to keep the lights on and pay the bills. Been clean 10 years now and counting. I couldn't of done it without them and I still pay them a visit every now and then to remind and humble me of where I was and how far i've come. Thanks
Couldn't handle the darkness of those tunnels 😢. That's so sad 😭😭😭. Here in America to see peoples so broken down .
yet when they asked him if hes depressed he says no, but we live in luxury saying "oh i have depression""oh i have enxiety"
Broke my heart when he said “anything you try to do to get ahead won’t work “.😢
😂😢 yeah you wonder where the politicians are you wonder where Congress is you wonder where the president is you wonder huh 🤔🤔🤔🤔 I know if you call on Jesus I know where he is and he would help you if you really want help 🙏🙏😊
@@karlyost3572
Oui et tellement vrai pour beaucoup d'entre nous !!!...
Mon fils se démène pour trouver du travail, faire une formation, inscrit dans boîtes intérim, envoit candidatures et ce, depuis des années et Rien.. Rien😠...
Aucun employeurs ne répondent🤬
Lui aussi dit la même chose que cet sdf😢
... J'essaie de lui remonter le moral, de le soutenir et de le maintenir en vie en l'encourageant car n'y arrivant pas...
il me dit souvent qu'il préférerait mourir car il n'y a rien pour lui sur cette terre 😢😢💔💔😩
Et ici en France, aucunes institutions, associations pour aider les jeunes !!!
C'est du vécu donc je sais ce que je dis !!
Tout est fait pour descendre au plus bas, ceux qui se retrouvent au chômage sans être indemnisés et pourtant acharnés a s'en sortir et bosseur !!
@@doddygroot3724en France aucune institution pr aider les jeunes ?c’est une blague jspr
That would be false as quite a few organizations will help you out but you must get rid of the booze and dope,which I highly agree with. thanks
Wow, I had no idea this existed. The strength and grit of the homeless seem like they be great characteristics for future employment. I pray the city of LV (and others) comes up with better solutions for the unhoused.
The nicest people i have ever met was when i was homeless. These people will literally give you the shirt off their back. When my fiance and i were homeless on the west side of Chicago, this guy told us the best dumpsters to sleep in. This nice lady from 7/11 gave us the "old" sandwhiches and fruit when we both came in to combine our change to get a hot coffee. The kind lady to let us ride the eL and sleep on itn on cold nights. We were heroin and crack addicts. Sober from those things while on MAT since JAN 2019. God bless these people. Some of the strongest sweetest people you can get to know.
This is one of my favorite videos I've watched of you yet. You did a great job allowing the people to tell their stories in such a raw and genuine way. It's hard to find that these days. As someone who lives in America and has only seen the homeless population get worse since I was a kid in my area alone. Shine a Light is going about it the right way. Treating people with empathy is the true answer to this crisis.
Thanks a lot for your input and feedback!
Like a million other RUclips before him covering the tunnels
I mean at the end of the day he's the one that's always taking other people's video ideas when he's one of the biggest on the platform. Dude should be setting an example, not this righteous "I'm a good person" acting shit.
Bless you for bringing their stories "to light". They deserve better. We need more equity in this country - help for addicts, mental patients, abuse victims - all of it. I am ashamed that there aren't more resources to help people, especially the homeless.
I feel you, my heart goes out to these homeless people living underground like rats. The government sends billions to Ukraine… yet, they abandon their own citizens.
It’s such a shame and sad beyond words to see these homeless people struggling everyday to survive.
This reminded me of how fortunate I am to have a roof over my head and a food bank in my community.
My heart goes out to the people living out on the streets. 🙏.
Thanks for this report Drew. I couldn't have imagined this going on under ground. I'm going to contribute to "Shine a Light"😢
It's amazing that people like Shine the light exist and care so much. Amazingly generous and lovely.
This video hit me really hard. I’ve seen tunnel videos, but none of recent, and none this raw.
So many of these videos are so dramatized, but you really humanized the tunnels and show humans who are suffering.
I grew up in Vegas. I lost my mom three years ago from addiction. She was loved ones who never lost hope away from ending up here. It could have been her. I replayed that line in my head watching this. It’s people’s dads, sons, daughters and mothers down there. I pray for each and every one of them!!!!
I always felt a very dark energy in Vegas. I lived there from 4 years old to 15, and I am grateful to God every day that I left.
That place is truly sin city.
I'm Brazilian, and here getting things is difficult and very hard work, many people I know dream of going to the USA or Europe to have better opportunities, to live with more dignity. But observing other nations I realized that the so-called first world countries have these absurd things too, that if we don't fit into this false system, it destroys us, you know! I don't know, we have to fight to improve around us, change our frequency. Drugs and many other things unfortunately keep human beings away from the real purpose that I believe is evolution, my feelings for your mother, and for the things that have happened in her life. I also believe that this city has a terrible energy for anyone. I hope you are well and prosper in all areas of your life, because I believe that we are children of God, and he wants to see us happy, but he also respects our own free will!
You is beautifull @@desireenichole_
Keep helping would be so nice for everybody
How depressing, I would think a month in jail would be a nice break. That is a sad statement.
That is why police choose not to arrest them.😅
Keep Jesus's faith call upon him
A month in jail is no break. It's more brutal than on the streets or tunnels. Food is unpalatable. Forget free healthcare. It never happens.
@@WilliamFoster-cd1xl what an astonishingly irrelevant comment.
@@lilliandozier9604 They don't arrest them because they can't get money off them... They'll arrest me and you in a heart beat for BS
😢 I WONDER HOW MANY MISSED THE MAIN THING THE BLONDE GUY ASKED FOR IN THE VERY BEGINNING... PRAYER. PLEASE... PRAY FOR ALL OF THEM, BUT IT REALLY MEANS SOMETHING WHEN PEOPLE ASK FOR IT, NO MATTER HOW WE FEEL OR THINK ABOUT THEM. GOD IS LISTENING. IT COST YOU NOTHING BUT A FEW MINUTES OF TIME & A SINCERE HEART.
Prayer is not enough, action is what’s needed urgently. Where is the goverment?
@@cloggietony WHICH... CAN BEGIN WITH PRAYER. THIS IS NOT A DEBATE. FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD, APPLIES HERE AS WELL. I SINCERELY ( KNOW ) MAN AKA THE GOVERNMENT, HAS HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH CENTURIES TO GET IT DONE ON THIER OWN, WE WILL ALWAYS FAIL EACH OTHER. GOD... NEVER WILL. IT IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL. THERE WILL NEVER BE PEACE ON EARTH, AS LONG AS ONE HEART OF EVIL REMAINS. THAT IS ON MAN. SHOULD WE CONDEMN GOD TO JUSTIFY MAN'S WAYS?
@@cloggietony🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕🇺🇸💯right my friend,!
What for if they care more about the drugs than themselves. @@cloggietony
More importantly they need to pray for themselves. God helps those who helps themselves. They need their head’s straightened out. Only they can do that
My husband and I help homeless,let him stay in one of our rental property for free to help him We gave him food ,money the sad part is he stole from us and left .We won’t stop our kindness because of this .The Lord is always bless us .
Pls do it...but don't forget your own security. We can't blame God then 😅.
Own security is prime as many of these people aren't in their real sense.
Pls can you help to get out of my country and look for a better opportunity in the USA … I want to support homeless people home and abroad
You have to focus on the people who want to help themselves. I work in a homeless shelter for families. Give the opportunity to people who are ready to change.
God bless you lovelu people 😘❤
@@amritpaulapnah it’s not safe. It wasn’t even smart of them to do that I work with a client who has mental problems and he always tries to be friends with the homeless and take them to his house. They stole his id and everything. What’s on their mind is how they will get their next fix. It’s better to have them work for you for money or try and help them get a job and get them clothes and get them a planet fitness membership so they can shower. But inviting them to stay in your home is way too much and you’re just putting your safety in their hands at that point.
My wish for this man is for someone to adopt him in a way. What a pure story.
I'm glad there was a hyperlink to the outfit helping the homeless. Having been homeless myself I donated to the cause. God bless them.
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Its so cool that you literally shined a light on those people!
Homeless people are humans too!
say that after they assault you or try to break into your house.
Absolutely!
@@GrumpyWolfTechgeneralised mind
@@GrumpyWolfTech Not everyone is like that. I'm homeless and I don't go around hurting people.
@@jamesofficial6829 But the truth is that many of you do. No one has said that it is 100% all of you.
"Go to jail free card" wow... the way these people are treated is so sad. Homeless people are people. They deserve respect. Kind words and actions can go along way. I hope all these people get what they need
As a resident of Las Vegas, nothing brings more shame to our city. Everything is done with the tourists in mind, and how much more $ they can pull from them. Meanwhile, thousands are left like this, with zero resources. Not to mention the state of the schools and public programs in general. Just a really extreme, disgusting example of rampant capitalism! Thank you Shine A Light! I’m going to contact you guys ❤
It is not capitalism, to blame. It is far deeper. This has been going on for millenia, even in early biblical times. People with mental health struggles, transients, criminals on the run, drug addicts, ppl with trauma, etc.
In general, as a nation, we have turned from principles of 'help thy neighbor'. Biblical principles. We all could individually be more astute to work towards helping with time, group focus on the issue as a populace, strive for strong family units, and get back to raising our children to believe in the Church and believe in lifes sanctity. There are many grass roots organizations working to change lives. Go find one and donate!
Amen very well said .. This has nothing to do with Capitalism @@theonewhoknows62
As cold as it sounds, these MISCREANTS are the author their OWN misfortune. YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW. I DON'T feel the LEAST bit for these MISFITS. "THE LORD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES". When one ods' GOOD RIDDANCE. "One less 'person' to breathe our air" as Scrooge would say. 😡😡😠😡😡
@jg8464: They could give a percentage of money as a donation to provide support and resources to support mental health, and provide money to organization like " shine a light", to help people to get off the streets and help them re-integrate back into the society. Shine a light is doing pretty good job, if they could establish their branches all over US with state and central government support, they could help a lot of people to get back into the society and live like normal people.
@@nc01sadhSooooo much money already goes to large, nation-wide and even worldwide non-profits. Safe-Nest in LV is headed by a lady who’s experience with DV is a class she took. You need small local groups like this one. Otherwise they become corrupt and corporate
I pray these people will get the help they need.
I went to middle school with the silver jacket in the first tunnel entrance his name is John, so sad to see him like that, he was always a really fun friend, so funny and so out going, such a cool person to be around. It sucks to see him like that, sadly he got introduced to drugs at an early age. I hope he can find some help and better himself he still has time he can’t be any older than 22
This government has billions to pay for other countries wars, but they can't help these Americans, we have closed military bases which could be used to sober these folks up and help employ them! If they were illegals they'd have a EBT CARD.
What a beautiful group of glorious Men
Wow it’s no short of beautiful how you help orthers
Sad to see people living in such conditions
It is absolutely amazing what yawl are doing. I'm in tears as I watch this and remember my 28 year addiction. I have now been clean for 4 years, I live on an island, I am a trash man for a living, I have a license,2 vehicles, I work 12-14 a day. It is definitely worth it. I had been to countless, jails, treatment cents and prisons. Please, everyone that see's this video and are using. Please trust yourself that you can change. Stay open minded and find the courage and strength to constantly grow. Yawl can do it. I have faith. Is this groups number linked in the description anywhere? Honestly, no one addict is the same as the next or had the same life. I have faith in all of you. BIG BIG LOVE AND RESPECT.
Congrats on 4 years! And thank you for sharing your story and letting others know that us addicts can recover. “Recovery is never easy, but always worth it”. Keep on keepin on! Live long and prosper. 🖖
So much respect for 'shine a light' organisation to try to help these people
I was homeless for a few years and in and out of active addiction and it is incredible how society will look right through the “undesirable” people as if they can’t see them. It is so difficult to pull yourself out of this situation alone, and requires good support system and lots of resources to assist. But it’s not easy, have to work for it
Shine the light is an amazing idea brought together by some strong people. I have been clean and sober for almost 5 years and if I see someone living rough, I do the same thing. I stop and find out about these peoples lives. Although not everyone wants help at the time, sometime just getting to talk, and find out that someone who's been there and started a whole new chapter is just what they need to believe in themselves. Much love
Excellent video!!!Thank you for getting your feet wet and sharing 👍✌️
SHINE A LIGHT...Thank you for doing what you do
I admire the people who work for the Shine A Light organization. They are magnificent people. ❤
I am from Congo, I probably have less opportunities than average young people in the US but I am more than grateful. I pray that when you read this you find hope and know there’s a God who loves you but wants you to take the first step to him because he did not create you as a robot: you have the choice ❤
You are correct
Please read the Quran and worship one God
@@fatimaa9699and what has the Quran done for you?
@bishopakpan2284 Quran is a book of God , preserved ,Quran guides you on the right path ,gives you the answers to your questions ,a book of wisdom and light
@@fatimaa9699 really? Point out one wise thing in the Quran. Just one. I'm ready for a conversation. Let's ride.
This makes me so sad 😢 to think there are people with billions of pounds and Dollars. These people are human beings they are someone son , Daughter, Sister, Mother and father. Absolutely heartbreaking. To think other people walk around living there best lives . These poor souls are just left to rot so so sad 😢. What them guys are doing is amazing. God bless them all ❤ Tracey England UK.
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😮more than money is needed… the desire to change and the power from the Holy Spirit
We need to help them and clean this mess up. Nobody should have to live like that.
start by getting the idea of voting consenting and playing that game OUT OF YOUR HEAD IS THE FIRST STEP ,,governments are past their use by date , time for new ideas on this planet
Hate to break it to you but they all washed out now
How about you start helping by getting your checkbook out
@@Hillbillykarenhe won’t do that, he’s already eating Doritos on his couch 🛋️ and forgot about this comment
Many of them chose to be there and do not want help from society.
❤❤❤❤ God bless the shine a light , Offering help from people that truly understand, it’s so so sad to see. 😢