Tulane students build tiny home for man who has been homeless for nearly two decades

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

Комментарии • 316

  • @Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn
    @Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn 6 месяцев назад +201

    As a former homeless person, I thank those who did this for him. I hope he enjoys it for a long time. Blessings to him and those who did this and their families and his too. Such sweet kindness. ❤

    • @marilynjackson5752
      @marilynjackson5752 6 месяцев назад +15

      This is such a great idea. He gentleman gets a home and the architecture students get to see how construction really works. ❤

  • @dianeleirer9878
    @dianeleirer9878 6 месяцев назад +79

    THIS is what the world needs more of: people serious about improving the lives of others.

  • @rayisland23
    @rayisland23 6 месяцев назад +154

    If this doesn't bring a tear to your eyes, you're not human .

    • @Stephanie-vn6ir
      @Stephanie-vn6ir 6 месяцев назад +2

      So I guess I'm not human.

    • @AuntieKim
      @AuntieKim 6 месяцев назад +17

      When he said I wanna die in his home, I lost it. 😢😢😢😢

    • @OptimusOne
      @OptimusOne 6 месяцев назад +7

      @@Stephanie-vn6ir More like a subhuman.

    • @lasandralucas7314
      @lasandralucas7314 6 месяцев назад +5

      Definitely, thank you, Students 😊 🙏🏾

    • @SusanSoCal1
      @SusanSoCal1 6 месяцев назад +10

      I hope a business stepped up with appliances and a bed.

  • @singularspace2782
    @singularspace2782 6 месяцев назад +94

    I hope they never forget how great it feels helping others, and asking for nothing in return.

  • @mkaris1484
    @mkaris1484 6 месяцев назад +20

    Community service is a required part of a Tulane education. This a great example of the lengths a school curriculum requirement can go. Roll Wave!

  • @salmineo4132
    @salmineo4132 6 месяцев назад +92

    Should be a reality for all,a safe space

    • @jp13119
      @jp13119 6 месяцев назад +2

      There's absolutely no reason anyone should be living on the street. Especially the elderly, veterans and disabled.

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@jp13119Tell that to state and federal leadership.

  • @Sunny84185
    @Sunny84185 6 месяцев назад +53

    This made me cry. I was there as a volunteer not long after hurricane Katrina. Thanks for helping him!

  • @genarogers2309
    @genarogers2309 6 месяцев назад +18

    Great job Tulane students remember YOU changed someone's LIFE for the GOOD awesome job

  • @shantelane2553
    @shantelane2553 6 месяцев назад +37

    I’m balling!!!
    This man is walking with JOY as a posture. Bless everyone involved ❤️🙏🏽

  • @lynnjames6629
    @lynnjames6629 6 месяцев назад +9

    THIS is the kind of news story we need to see‼️ 💯 God bless these young people! 🙏

  • @lynneleeluckdowsing6654
    @lynneleeluckdowsing6654 6 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful! Architects of hope, love. solidarity, humanity...

  • @sunshine09944
    @sunshine09944 6 месяцев назад +21

    what a great story. All schools should have a program where students are doing something for another less fortunate individual. This experience for the students will be with them forever. Affordable housing should be a must for everyone. Mr. Henry - welcome home.

  • @mariaemilianegron
    @mariaemilianegron 6 месяцев назад +111

    I pray this is a pack of professionals that will start a global operation

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад +1

      Instead of praying why not do something that actually helps and donate your time or money.

    • @emiliaescobar7652
      @emiliaescobar7652 6 месяцев назад +3

      exactly, I wish I can do this for my sister, who is single/still working/struggling & can't keep up with the rising costs of living!

    • @joelm4847
      @joelm4847 6 месяцев назад

      @@emiliaescobar7652whaaaaaaaaaa😢

  • @angied.6874
    @angied.6874 6 месяцев назад +5

    Such a beautiful story. No one should be homeless.

  • @tpenquin.
    @tpenquin. 6 месяцев назад +14

    That home is beautiful! The passion of the students, is wonderful! So glad to see someone so happy to get a home he deserves! ❤

  • @rubychew6535
    @rubychew6535 6 месяцев назад +24

    This is what the architecture department should be teaching these young students. By the students using their skills helps them to reenforce what they have learned.

  • @leahartlee29
    @leahartlee29 6 месяцев назад +1

    I cried so hard! I think this sweet man has some new friends, too! SO happy for him! The young people here are beautiful inside, and out.

  • @paula...sister1of12
    @paula...sister1of12 6 месяцев назад +31

    Brought tears to my eyes. So happy for him! These young people have learned lessons that will last a lifetime. Good job guys! Beautiful home.

  • @laverite1050
    @laverite1050 6 месяцев назад +28

    Such a cool screened porch. Will beat the heat. So happy this gentleman has a beautiful home to live in. Thank you young architects at Tulane University!!

  • @doreenchambers9579
    @doreenchambers9579 6 месяцев назад +3

    We need more of this. Yes tears in my eyes. Love this story. Thank you. I needed this.

  • @81redddd
    @81redddd 6 месяцев назад +5

    I love stories like these 😁 I wish they would have done a tour of the entire house.

  • @sandiloftis3180
    @sandiloftis3180 6 месяцев назад +3

    This should be done everyday in our country. Hand up, give hope. Love shall follow.

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie 6 месяцев назад +6

    There is a lot more to this story, they had to get the plumbing, electrical, heat, permits, and then he will need things like towels, blankets, dishes etc! This would make a great movie! Love to everyone involved here!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад +1

      They didn't do all this to leave him hanging...

  • @jermainesimmons2944
    @jermainesimmons2944 6 месяцев назад +10

    There are like, millions of homeless people out there right now that are DESPERATE for a tiny house, and this should be an example why we need to find in our hearts to help them get back on their feet and off the streets!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      Use money that our gov wants to give to the Ukraine and house our homeless families and vets....

  • @ompaloompa4970
    @ompaloompa4970 6 месяцев назад +3

    Giving is more blessed than recieving❤

  • @SANITIZEDINC
    @SANITIZEDINC 6 месяцев назад +2

    05:43 it looks like those kids want to hug him. What awesome kids. Bravo.

  • @stacystubbs5944
    @stacystubbs5944 6 месяцев назад +5

    Wow!! This is why I love America. This demonstration of love is awesome.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      If we all did something to give back, what a wonderful country we would have... I ran our church food pantry for
      16 and serve meals to the homeless for 18 years...

  • @AskieFox-i2b
    @AskieFox-i2b 6 месяцев назад +5

    This should be spread to inspired many

  • @lynnh3710
    @lynnh3710 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you God for blessing this man in a way that also blesses so many hearts, including mine. 💯❤️

  • @NatHemstreetToo
    @NatHemstreetToo 6 месяцев назад +3

    Very very cool. More of this, please, for those who had a rough start and zero intervention.

  • @gracielarojas3200
    @gracielarojas3200 6 месяцев назад +2

    The World 🌎 Needs SO much more of this Right Now......ACTS OF KINDNESS 💕🙏✨.

    • @deborahzahler913
      @deborahzahler913 6 месяцев назад +1

      If Loving Kindness was Celebrated and a Way of Life, our World would be a Different Place Healed and Whole. 🙏🎁💜🕊️🕊️🕊️🌍🌈

    • @gracielarojas3200
      @gracielarojas3200 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@deborahzahler913 Amen to that 😥

    • @deborahzahler913
      @deborahzahler913 6 месяцев назад

      @@gracielarojas3200 💜

  • @cgreen4382
    @cgreen4382 6 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you engineers! For caring and sharing!

  • @robertgreene4046
    @robertgreene4046 6 месяцев назад +8

    im sitting here at home watching this myself, as a person in my senior years, and never had a home of my own, but this gives me hope that, god still has a few good people out there, im crying, because this has brought tears to my eyes , my god bless those college students for what they did. their heavenly reward awaits them. GOOD STORY.

  • @sahromohamad5853
    @sahromohamad5853 6 месяцев назад +5

    God bless this young male and female
    We need more people like you.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      Can we leave your imaginary sky daddy out of this?

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      Just be one yourself... easy peasy...

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      @@marcwells03 Someday all knees will bow...

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      @@jenscheibner792 so your genocidal sky daddy will have his vengeance?

  • @wendydimon9934
    @wendydimon9934 6 месяцев назад +11

    They should be incredibly proud. I can’t imagine the struggle of being homeless 2 decades. Hope always survives.

  • @Orangina345
    @Orangina345 6 месяцев назад +15

    This should become a tv show! They can build a company devoted to this and spread goodness showing it on a tv show.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад +1

      Mr Beast just built a community...

  • @justagirlsd3000
    @justagirlsd3000 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is real service! Help those who cannot help themselves, Love Thy Neighbor!

  • @Relah-hc4tn
    @Relah-hc4tn 6 месяцев назад +4

    Wonderful gift! I volunteered in the lower ninth ward after Hurricane Katrina.

  • @yvonnemurray5537
    @yvonnemurray5537 6 месяцев назад +15

    Just thrilled that the Tulane students were able to provide this wonderful tiny home for a homeless person. My only concern is who’s going to help him get furniture, pay for the electricity and water, and surely there will be some taxes involved too. Wish we knew more.

  • @jenscheibner792
    @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад +1

    The most wonderful news I've heard in 3.5 years. God Bless them all..

  • @Naveandlaen
    @Naveandlaen 6 месяцев назад +133

    I love this but it’s sad it took two decades for a few students to help; instead of community leaders and business owners in the area.

    • @audraarndt1824
      @audraarndt1824 6 месяцев назад +2

      Others may have helped finance this or other projects.

    • @Naveandlaen
      @Naveandlaen 6 месяцев назад

      @@audraarndt1824 yet the community let it knowingly happen for 2 decades what’s your excuse now hub

    • @Happybidr
      @Happybidr 6 месяцев назад +5

      Habitat for Humanity and government agencies have all dome many things in that community.

    • @tuckerbugeater
      @tuckerbugeater 6 месяцев назад

      @@Happybidr it's never enough

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Happybidr Habitat for Humanity is a great organization

  • @janamathis4729
    @janamathis4729 6 месяцев назад +5

    How wonderful!! Now I hope he gets some furniture and appliances for his new home also. He will not have to fear the many dangers of living on the streets again.

  • @cheleshows
    @cheleshows 6 месяцев назад +10

    Everything about this story is what is beautiful about being a person and doing/touching/coming from LOVE.
    All of you who built this home. Thank you.

  • @colorqueenpin5483
    @colorqueenpin5483 6 месяцев назад +25

    Awesome job young people 💙💙 God bless you all in all of your future endeavors.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      Can we leave your imaginary friend out of this?

  • @pmabrouk
    @pmabrouk 6 месяцев назад +2

    May God bless everyone who contributed to this project!

  • @pbenson56fran
    @pbenson56fran 6 месяцев назад +2

    A porch is something to say hi as neighbors pass by. Wonderful story. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Tims_Gym
    @Tims_Gym 6 месяцев назад +2

    “Hallelujah! 🙌🏼”

  • @choosehope8729
    @choosehope8729 6 месяцев назад +42

    Beautiful story. Can we normalize college projects to always leave tangible results like this? Students are already doing a lot of work. Would love to see projects tackling Superfund sites and restoring denuded land.

    • @joelm4847
      @joelm4847 6 месяцев назад

      you mean colleges focus on issues that real and practical that’s fanatical !

  • @jenn976
    @jenn976 6 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats to Mr. Benjamin Henry! May he love and cherish his forever home. I hope he had some huge help in furnishing it too. I also like that it’s in the 9th ward. So fantastic for these students. I hope that whenever they get their dream jobs, that for every 10th job they complete (at least), they do something like this to give back to the community. They’ve already started down that road with this great project. Thanks, Tulane University. You are doing something great right.

  • @lisah.07
    @lisah.07 6 месяцев назад +3

    Beautiful Home.
    Beautiful People.
    Keep the Hope 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏼♥️!
    Well done Students, Well done.

  • @gayemoonieya219
    @gayemoonieya219 6 месяцев назад +10

    What a wonderful story. Thank you to these people. We always see the bad reports about young people...we need more of this!

  • @wleighkst1671
    @wleighkst1671 6 месяцев назад +9

    Beautiful!! Why isn’t this on MSM all over the world?!! I know there are stories like this from all over and why can’t we share the stories to remind us that we are more good than not!! ❤

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      MSM is pushing the world is a terrible place with terrible people...

  • @cindythomas5895
    @cindythomas5895 6 месяцев назад +1

    Crying my eyes out … beautiful ❤

  • @jennifermorgan8475
    @jennifermorgan8475 6 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful, heartwarming story!

  • @eattherich9215
    @eattherich9215 6 месяцев назад +3

    Those sliding porch screens are a great feature.

  • @leslieglasgow4771
    @leslieglasgow4771 6 месяцев назад +2

    Beautifully done

  • @saraxdouglas8577
    @saraxdouglas8577 6 месяцев назад +10

    This is news we can all use...💙☮️🙏

  • @sarahporter9541
    @sarahporter9541 6 месяцев назад +1

    I hope this project spreads!!! Fantastic.

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 6 месяцев назад +8

    🥹 Congratulations Mr. Henry, I pray you have nothing but peace and happiness in your new home. ♥️
    God Bless the students whose sweat and energy built this home and thank you. ✨️♥️

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      Let’s just thank the students and leave your imaginary sky daddy out of it please

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 6 месяцев назад

      @@marcwells03people should not force god on people AND people shouldn’t denigrate people who believe in god either.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      @@RevLeigh55 even if their God character is abhorrent? Do religious ideas get a free pass no matter how terrible they are?

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      @@RevLeigh55 do sky daddy believers push their evil ideology on others all the time? Why do you apologize for religion?

  • @BethGrantDeRoos
    @BethGrantDeRoos 6 месяцев назад +26

    Loved this piece so much. Here on the west coast we have THOW's (tiny house on wheels) groups who live in modern THOW's who are now building THOW's for homeless veterans.🙂 And yes, they are affordable and yes, they help build community.🙂

  • @savannah58
    @savannah58 6 месяцев назад +5

    You're blessed, Mr Henry. Pay it forward when you can

  • @BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs
    @BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs 6 месяцев назад +5

    Saying hello from Chicago Illinois ❤Much success and Happiness 🙏

  • @BeccaHetrick
    @BeccaHetrick 6 месяцев назад +26

    Hopefully they get to make finishing touches specifically for him...

  • @marjoriekelley4392
    @marjoriekelley4392 6 месяцев назад +1

    God Bless these Students! Thank you!

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      Why not just thank the students and leave your fairytale sky daddy out of it. ?

  • @loddiedoddie7006
    @loddiedoddie7006 6 месяцев назад +1

    This had me choked up ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

  • @film79
    @film79 6 месяцев назад +15

    I love this but i wish they'd given more info? Like how is he going to afford his property tax, electricity, water, upkeep, etc?

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      He is old enough for a SS check and maybe now that he is established he can get a job. I'm sure this
      man knows how to make money and has worked hard to survive these past 20 years... He'll be fine...

    • @tybrown7112
      @tybrown7112 6 месяцев назад

      In Louisiana, property tax is incredibly low and seniors can apply for exemptions and such.

  • @dianewolfthal704
    @dianewolfthal704 6 месяцев назад +5

    It is shameful that anyone in the US is homeless.

    • @Robin-xt7yo
      @Robin-xt7yo 6 месяцев назад

      Right. Wealthy nation with homeless ppl

  • @angiejeanjacques4239
    @angiejeanjacques4239 6 месяцев назад +15

    How amazing great job 👏🏽

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods7370 6 месяцев назад +5

    My town in northern California created a tiny home village with state funds and got almost every single homeless person housed. It works. Our country can solve this problem state by state and tiny homes and abandoned motel renovations are key to this. California is by no means perfect and has shameful problems accounting for the funds it allocates for homelessness but it is doing at least SOMETHING and that something is working in many counties. Now we need to tackle LA and San Francisco.

  • @Vinniev007
    @Vinniev007 6 месяцев назад +10

    Keep building them

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney6100 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you students.

  • @jessicadubois9945
    @jessicadubois9945 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love this. ❤

  • @Mrs.TJTaylor
    @Mrs.TJTaylor 6 месяцев назад +3

    Now let’s see if he can keep it. There’s a lot of work and expense and responsibility involved in owing even a “free” house.

  • @adrieanneadams9950
    @adrieanneadams9950 6 месяцев назад +2

    ❤ God bless you all

  • @doramena1267
    @doramena1267 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ohhhh my goodness, this one was perfect! God Bless these awesome angels that have done this with luv, may his life in his new home be blessing....❤

  • @joannnelson9847
    @joannnelson9847 6 месяцев назад +2

    I don't usually watch CNN, however, what a story!!!!! What a wonderful way for these students to learn that we are meant to help each other. In this life, there is no greater gift to give ourselves. To each of those students: DO something good with your life!!! You are our hope!!!! Thank you for showing our greater angels!!!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад +1

      CBS Mornings, CNN would never do a story about hope and love... I don't watch any MSM as a rule.

  • @danielisfearless288
    @danielisfearless288 6 месяцев назад +8

    That is a great story!!! Cheers to David enjoy your forever home 🏡

  • @Annie-ZA
    @Annie-ZA 6 месяцев назад +6

    WONDERFUL! God bless and nurture ALLLLLL OF YOU! 🙏👌😍🥰🤗💪
    Much love and admiration from SOUTH AFRICA. 🌞🌍🦓

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 6 месяцев назад

      Please leave your sky daddy out of this

  • @valarieosborne2958
    @valarieosborne2958 6 месяцев назад +1

    OH MR. HENRY WELCOME HOME!! GOD IS GOOD!!! LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @breal7277
    @breal7277 6 месяцев назад +26

    Awesome young people. Humanity is so random. On one hand, you have a group of doers, creating things for others. On the other hand, you have a person who could be a doer (get a job and make money) but can't. I find this fascinating.

    • @joer.martinez2398
      @joer.martinez2398 6 месяцев назад +2

      You don’t know what his situation was about why he didn’t work. It is hard for homeless to get a job with no address.
      That is rude of you to judge him.

  • @LouisKatz
    @LouisKatz 6 месяцев назад +3

    God bless those students and very happy for the Man.

  • @pamela8329
    @pamela8329 6 месяцев назад +3

    Fabulous project! And it would be nice to see apartment buildings built for the homeless. It would help more people at one time & may help prevent the loneliness they sometimes feel when living alone. I know the money is out there.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 6 месяцев назад

      Well, we can go to the Ukraine and see if they'll give some $$$$ back?? LOL Biden just increased
      the USA's homeless population by millions with the open border...

  • @pfv1247
    @pfv1247 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bravo, young people! I see the light in yous.

  • @billlevassiur5891
    @billlevassiur5891 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great job by those young people. Hats off to them all

  • @lmb4876
    @lmb4876 6 месяцев назад +6

    Love the idea,,,now how does the gentleman pay for utilities/taxes and home maintenance?

  • @tammiepressley2684
    @tammiepressley2684 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is amazing!

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t 6 месяцев назад +7

    Beautiful

  • @HappyLyfe4ever
    @HappyLyfe4ever 6 месяцев назад

    God bless those precious precious students. ❤

  • @zeediamondsimon4342
    @zeediamondsimon4342 6 месяцев назад

    Absolutely awesome 👏🏽

  • @absatwell8163
    @absatwell8163 6 месяцев назад +3

    Love this!!

  • @juliechandler8695
    @juliechandler8695 6 месяцев назад +1

    We need more of this!!

  • @andresvaldes2491
    @andresvaldes2491 6 месяцев назад +2

    Let me give a shout out to Tulane Univ for doing this.

  • @1029db
    @1029db 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is beautiful

  • @jeffreyparish2542
    @jeffreyparish2542 6 месяцев назад +1

    How many tiny homes could be built with just a tiny fraction of what the gov't spends on any of a number of over the top programs that we can live without?

  • @TheTonialadd
    @TheTonialadd 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’m not crying. You’re crying! ❤️

  • @jackyeavants7011
    @jackyeavants7011 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful story!

  • @jerrycarrillo3403
    @jerrycarrillo3403 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is so awesome if we were all to come together like that we can build so many homes for homeless and they will recover because they would feel loved🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @peachesbarrett6693
    @peachesbarrett6693 6 месяцев назад

    This really touch my heart.I hope somebody furnishes it.

  • @January.
    @January. 6 месяцев назад +9

    I NEED ONE, TOO.

  • @dca4840
    @dca4840 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful story.