Homeless Woman's Husband Is Seriously Ill yet LA County Outreach Just Brings Water
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- I have traveled to over 300 cities connecting with thousands of homeless people from Anchorage to Los Angeles to Tampa and to New York City, the one constant no matter where I travel is the insane amount of times a homeless person seeks help just to be turned away.
Around ten years ago, homeless service providers started to prioritize helping homeless people based on what's known as a Vulnerability Index. These days there are other tools like the VI-SPDAT but the theory is the same - people who are more vulnerable access more services and thus cost taxpayers more money. If we house them, it would save money. It's always about money!
As a former outreach case manager, helping people who were seriously ill with severe health conditions wasn't about money. NO ONE should die outside without a home. NO ONE!
Dawn and her husband Mike live in a tent in Hawthorne, California. On March 21st, 2019, the couple and their three dogs were left stranded in a Walmart parking lot. Dawn says nothing prepared them for homelessness in Los Angeles County.
So the couple has food and other needs, Dawn panhandles and recycles when she is not taking care of her husband. Mike is an insulin-dependent diabetic. Because they do not have refrigeration, he cannot keep his insulin cold. Mike had four shoulder surgeries and is in chronic pain. As a result of being diabetic, he has peripheral neuropathy in his feet and hands. Most recently, Mike was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Mike is dying in this tent. He is extremely vulnerable. Dawn thinks the reason they have not been housed is because of their dogs, but homeless services have started to realize homeless people do not want to be separated from their pets. Having pets makes it a little harder to find housing for both housed people and homeless people, but it is possible. Case managers just have to work a little harder to make it happen.
It's extremely upsetting that Dawn and Mike are not getting the help they need. Dawn says outreach teams show up from time to time making promises, but other than bottled water, the couple gets more help from volunteers who are part of Street Watch South Bay.
Very special thanks to Street Watch LA streetwatchla.com
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I’m praying for Dawn & Mike, please keep us informed as to how they are doing. My husband and I were homeless for 7 months in 2011. We live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and were homeless from May 2011 to November 2011. We were lucky enough that our church helped us get the money we needed to get an apartment. If I could afford to give to Dawn & Mike’s go-fund-me page I would, but it’s hard when you live on Social Security and Social Security Disability. Please if you could give a message to Dawn, please let her know that there are people who are praying for her and her husband to find housing with a yard for their four-legged children. My husband and I are continuing to pray for Dawn & Mike. Our church will also be praying for them. Thank you for the work you’re doing, keep spreading the word about the homeless issue in America!!
Hope you were able to help these people!
It's a sad situation in America. I'm disabled and live in an RV with my dog I'm 59 year's old and worked my whole life now I'm in a RV that has a leaky roof the bedroom needs repair I have COPD & this RV is full of mold from water damage The struggle is real. Praying for them sad to see the elderly and disabled having to live this way. Where I'm at there is no help.
@@rvingkeepitrolling8797 and AARP the massive organization set up to help older people does next to nothing. I have tried to get answers from them on how they are helping older americans who are homeless and i get the same trite BS!...
Bring them to Antlers Oklahoma to live
No one with a disability in this country should be on the streets. It’s wrong in the worst of ways
Our gov doesn't care about US. Period.
@@GlobalFreeLiving unless your a illegal or undocumented immagrant
@@norms3913 No. I'm a black woman... they don't care about anyone but old white men.
@@GlobalFreeLiving yet where's your logic when they are a white couple with good southern manners at that struggling hard life's hard for everyone and government doesn't care, your absolutely right take a lesson from this woman's words we all bleed the same color
@sonnick whats OT to you if someone is disabled or not ?
I have been homeless 3 1/2 years because I won't betray my hospice animals. I had 2 long term jobs. Both went out of business within 2 months of each other. My roommate couple stopped paying rent and wouldn't leave. I was able too.i keep the apt. for a year before being evicted, in the middle of an ice storm. I ended up in some woods in a park, in a dangerous ghetto city. Social services refused to help. I am 57, don't drink,dont do drugs, no criminal record. It's almost impossible to hold a regular job when homeless. Most of you have no clue. It takes hours every day to gather water, clean without running water, e.t.c, - have everything done befor the sun goes down. Not having an address makes things extra hard.Just pray for all of us normal people who are homeless. Most programs I believe,are pocketing most of the money and not helping people.
Now you know (about the social service programs). They look good in the newspaper for those who never have to use them, but you find out how hollow they are when you actually have to use them.
@@susanmercurio1060 and imagine. They said the reason my paperwork was taking so long was because I had never asked for help before.They kept saying they would help. The entire time I was in court filing 3 day extensions. Only 3 allowed. I was not given those months extensions.why? Because I wasn't on assistance. Every time I went to court, they added $1000.So the original $2000 I owned became $6000,iwas only asking for the 2 months rent I owed, while I looked for another job. I offered to pay it back in installments.I finally got a 3 day sheriff notice that the padlock was coming . That's when I set up a tent, grabbed the animals and went back to get some clothes,pet food and supplies. Meanwhile, like 75%+ in this city is on assistance,most don't need it. And just because they are on assistance,you would not believe how many things they get automatically,free. Even vouchers for expensive shops to buy kitchen appliances, linens, e.t.c- all I asked for was a loan to not lose my home. Just keep me in your prayers. I will keep you in mine.
@@pattiannepascual youre not alone
Thousands, millions soon
Keep your chin up, things are about to change !
I believe your comment about money not reaching people in need, just look at the aid worker gravy train in the Middle East
@pattiane pascual Exactly right!
We're in a similar situation. 3+ years now.
The extent to which people don't care is astonishing. Not to mention the organizations swallowing up money... to do jack.
I used to be homeless and I still have nightmares of being outside with no place to go. Nothing more frightening in this world.
@@gustavothespaniard9689 Did you not listen to her? She tell you in the video
Homeless many years and I still look for spots to squat even though I own my house. It’s forever embedded in my soul. It was never easy
Then they should get rid of their animals. If you cant take care of yourself you cant take care of animals
She needs to get a job . I am usually sympathetic to homeless but this is ridiculous
If you can put all that energy in panhandling, recycling you can work
Everyone needs to humble themselves. I know so many people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s who are so damn arrogant and oblivious to think because they work, they are immune to homelessness. It’s awful that we have this epidemic in our country.
Just one serious illness or fraudclosure and you're in the street.
It's horrible, I have seen a lot of comments which have been really quite nasty, do people really think this women with a sick husband and three dogs really want to live in a tent in the bushes?
Poverty:-People don’t get it;till it gets them.
@@susanbrown2909 A bit like walking out from the side walk and not seeing the bus, a hard act to follow.
@Sean H it’s absolutely pathetic. I agree with your comment that people don’t get it, but even when I wasn’t poor, I got it. How can you not be a human, look at another human in crisis, be honest and say, “what do you need? I don’t have much but can what can I get you for you to make your day easier?” I think people that make rude comments are either mean, trolls, or troll teenagers with nothing better to do aside from start trouble.
With the wealth America has it's a total disgrace how homeless and older people with little money are treated no wonder the world is messed up
Just a few months ago the US signed a bill which will give israel $38 billion. Remember Israel has literally no homeless people, and most people there are housed and living well.This shows you how much the US government cares about its people.
@Georgia Amanatides I do agree with you to an extent, but remember illegal immigrants pay $7 billion per year in social security. In addition, they spend billions of dollars per year, which supports the US economy and helps to create new jobs. But we're handing Israel billions each year and not getting anything in return. I don't understand why we're giving them aid keeping in mind that their GDP is $400 billion.
@Georgia Amanatides I'm an anti semite for being patriotic? It will take $4 billion to house every homeless person in america, yet we pay don't have an issue paying $38 billion in Aid with a country with virtually no homeless people. You must be a jew since you value people living in Israel compare to people living in the US
@Georgia Amanatides What?????
The world don’t like older people period!!!!!!!!
LORD My HEART cries out for her and the many others out there. Because some us are only a paycheck away from being them. I'm praying for you all 🙌🙏❤
She is a nice woman with a broken heart. 💔
that billion dollar COViD bailout for wall street could of helped these people... I'm shaking my head at the government.
They're not even giving the people who need stimulus checks, the money that they need!!!
Or hundreds of millions to sports “stars”, I think I heard one just got a 400 million contract, like wtf...
then study REAL ECONOMICS and demand a full AUDIT of the FEDERAL "RESERVE"!
It was "Trillions" of dollars...
That money doesn’t exist...it was created out of thin air...sooner or later the middle class will have to pay higher taxes.
I hope a dermatologist sees this and offers to help her with the growth on her nose. Very sad. Praying for them.
@Taylor V hmm odd California cities are covered in dookie
It is a cutaneous growth larger than 2cm, so it is definitely malignant. That is not a bacterial infection as others have claimed.
Looks like skin cancer
@@katerineella274 ✅
Taylor V bacterial infections are usually red and inflammed - that is a tumor (benign or cancerous)? It’s how skin cancer starts. I hope she gets a biopsy?
It breaks my heart that this is going on in the world!
i know right, incredible
Where are her children????? NOTHING WOULD KEEP ME FROM HELPING MY MOM AND DAD, NOTHING!!!!!!!!!! I MEAN NOTHING!!!!!
@Malca's Grace : So did we all...
Sometimes people are too embarrassed to let family know they are in trouble, I know, I've been there
Maybe they're worse off than the parents. They could be struggling with addiction or law enforcement.
Not a charity case?
Denise Scruggs not saying you are .... but someone needs to help you . Either the government should or your children!!!! You do not need to suffer my dear.
God bless you guys. I'm sorry this is happening. Sending love and some dollars to help you. Bless you guys.
❤
@Nota Bene are you nuts? That is what got these people in the position they're in. This time around... LOL give me a break. Vote blue my ass. California is blue. And it sucks.
@Nota Bene my healthcare plan LOL. Actually I do have good Healthcare. I don't live off the system. We work for what we have.
@@nancymiller349 Having nothing to do w/ colors, sides, politics.... MANY if not most of the people shown in these videos, btw.... worked for everything THEY had too. Anything could happen to what you 'have' or don't have.... & this could be YOU in a matter of moments. Never forgetting that, might allow for some compassion & empathy where you'd never say something so insensitive &/or offensive.. let alone uniformed. Lots of them... this woman above included, b..t..w... aren't "living off the system" at all. They've worked & continue to, through sickness, trauma, hopelessness... prob harder than ANY of us ever have! Idk, just seemed a horrible thing to comment... ESP considering the content you are saying it, under. I pray you are NEVER in such a situation (& don't say it could never happen to you... trust, it absolutely could happen to anyone!) to need anything from anyone. What if... at that point, suddenly... no one was there. Then what?!? Stay safe & be well.
@@laserlight0077 reach out to invisible people the guy is great and will give you advice and help
Dear Dawn and Mike, I’m so sorry for what you are both living through, Dawn, I cried when you cried. I sincerely hope that you get a place, for you and Mike and your much loved fur babies, maybe this episode will get the wheels moving for you. I live in Western Australia, our government takes care of the elderly, well, for now they do. You’ll both be in my thoughts, much love and God bless you both💕
There are more than 116k homeless people in Australia, probably far more now than 2016. This represents more than twice the amount of homeless per 10,000 in the US.
NEED TO FIND THESE PEOPLE SO WE CAN GET THEM INTO OUR HOME
Awesome i hope someone found them,God bless....i dont have a place for me ,but if i had i would like to help also....
God bless her. What an inhumane Country we live in now. People need to realize
un-housed people are not all junkies not bums. Shame on America's attitudes toward each other. Shame on our government.
Yes, it's a great shame that families let each other down like this.
Shame on both political parties
Los Angeles voters passed measure HHH which was $1.2 billion to fund housing for homeless in 2016. I just watched a youtube video and a homeless guy who has been all over the country said that Los Angeles treats the homeless much better than any other city he has lived in.
My Wife & I owned a thriving food business and a carry out restaurant. We lost it due to the CV. Six months ago I was doing great financially. Today I bought plane tickets overseas where we can afford to live off my pension. I’ve seen first hand the most arrogant of folks that would never think homelessness was in their future and now approaching it. Be grateful. Be sensitive. Recognize how vulnerable we all are and for gods sakes help one another. At least acknowledge homelessness. As my Wife would say are you saying that to me or saying that to yourself... My answer is both! Be safe & take care friends...
Hi Steve... I’m living in a small village on the pacific coast of Ecuador as I write this... We were living in Southern Maryland.
Godspeed
Thank you!
Her husband was working and now is unable to work due to serious disabilities and he ends up homeless with only his wife taking care of him. Disability benefits denied, housing denied still. People must change that, it is not just the irrationality and perversion of the system that is obvious. People without a LOT of savings and assets, which are the majority of people, can end up sooner or later like that, if circumstances arise. So most people should react for just reasons of self protection, instead of preoccupied with celebrities and memes (i am saying that for me also). It is a miracle of human strength, that in a such crooked system, with no integrity, many of its victims have so much decency and such values., like this woman and many others.
We has lost our humanity as a people 😞
I was homeless with my parents they worked hard to get us off the streets thank you mom and dad
How can kids not assist their parents who are on the street and a ill dad wow they are heartless. Where i come from we would squeeze them in even if we lived in a small cramped space. South Africa 😱🥺
Here in America, apartments come with leases. If they move in someone who isn't on the lease, they throw you out. So not only will the parents be homeless,so will the kids and grandkids.i would never risk that. On top of it, most families today, kids or not, are barely making it. Living paycheck to paycheck. And very few jobs out here worth taking. Sio they may take you in, but there's no guarantee you will be able to pay your way. May God bless you and bless Africa.
@@pattiannepascual Don't be ridiculous. Why the entire family be renting, and why all in apartments? What about family member who own houses? So many excuses.
The homeless have faith, God bless them with health.
Thank Jesus I wanna
May God bless everyone of them. Greetings
Faith won't put food on the table
How stupid are you? Your statement is how you release yourself from physically getting off your ass and helping homeless people. Because god will do it. Well, obviously god doesn't exist. Millions of homeless people in the world, yet evangelicals are some of the wealthiest frauds on the planet. Where is Joel Osteen? Where is the rest of the congregations at? I know, they're at Joyce Meyers multimillion dollar complex swimming in her pool with Jesus laughing at all of you gullible nutjobs.
@@AndrewsVegan Are you a troll, waiting under a virtual bridge, to accost people with your mean words?
One of the best videos I have ever seen Mark. I feel her and her husband's pain.
The fact that you’re denied housing because you have pets, that’s insane.
Nobody should have to suffer with their diabetes or any other illness on the streets. Never.
We need to take better care of our fellow human beings.
Your so right!!! I don’t understand why the children can’t do anything. If they were mine I WOULD DISOWN THEM!!!!!!!! what would keep me from helping my mom and dad ?
@@nhiocazafar7870 : My kids never did anything for me, even when I was an Honors student with a pre-med major in college so that I could support them better. I did disown them.
If you want to keep pets, buy your own place. Nothing is a God given right. We must all work for the things we want.
Bev Crusher Here in Canada it’s illegal to deny housing because you have pets. Because companionship and connection with others, including animals, is a healthy, beautiful thing. If you have stipulations about people having roofs over their heads, you and I are fundamentally different human beings in our hearts.
That rule should be changed for landlords by the government .
You should automatically be allowed to have them..if damage is done then you correct it .
If you have a pet who is ultimately like another member of the family;I’d be the same ,I wouldn’t give up my dog for no one.
I’d live on the street before I did that also.
When you see how homelessness is growing in California... then where did all that money they put into solving the homelessness crisis? I have been homeless and pregnant and couldn’t get help. I looked for help and you’d think with all the charities (always hearing some influencer/celebrity donating) but the money doesn’t trickle down to the people that actually need.
People from other states are sending their homeless people to California. Once our Governor found out that NYC was sending their homeless people with a one way ticket to NC, he put a complete halt to it.
Got pocket by the corrupt people in the position.
@@Red_Pill_Matrix HUH?!?!
Curupt governments
God Bless this lady & her husband. I just found your channel & it’s already made me not feel so bad being homeless myself. Not having any support is the hardest part. I just keep praying things get better.
God bless this lady and her husband..you will be in my prayers..🙏
Hi from Slovenia, a 38 y.o male here. I have extreme social phobia ( cant look people in the eyes), epilepsy and chronic airway disease( this one is the worst of all). In last 5 years i lost mom, grandmom and granddad. Fortunately my dad pays bills for me. If anything happens to him, i will be homeless too. The problem is, we never got along due too different characters and because i dont have a degree or a profession of any kind. World is a mess. Lots of narcissists and psychos setting rules, lots of insensitive people. As life became unbearable i got addicted to benzos and alco due to my struggles breathing. I know i will not survive on streets with social anxiety. :/ Dont know what else to say. God bless all homeless people that are not in their situation due to their fault. Life is unfair.
there a lot of kind ppl too the world isnt all black, most of us here are kind ppl so maybe look at that too, life is hard for all of us we all have disabilities one way or the other. social anxiety is the way u think sorry but try to find something positive in ilfe. good luck
She is dropping some real truth. I hope they make it out of this❤️
That looks like skin cancer on the end of her nose, probably actinic keratosis. She needs to get that treated before it turns into a more serious form.
We just had a heat wave too. The homeless are vulnerable to the elements.
@Kevin E fun fact: non-profit healthcare is not in any way better than for-profit healthcare.
@Kevin E you don't think we have any non-profit healthcare? Because we do and it isn't good.
The healthcare and social system in most EU countries is so far, far superior. These are stories, they breakers me from inside.
@@randyduke Really? Do you really think she’s going to take a RUclips comment, as actual medical advice? They were just stating there opinion what they thought was on her nose. Just because she’s homeless doesn’t mean she’s stupid, we all know RUclips comments don’t replace medical doctors...
It hurts to watch every one of these, but this one was especially heartbreaking. I really hope she gets her 3 wishes.
Please don't cry. I was homeless for three years. I lived in my car for a while and then a women's shelter. I was questioned by a police officer as I walked through a neighborhood on my way to catch the bus to my work. I see you. You are not invisible to me. May you and your husband find the help you deserve. Love and Hugs Gina
I feel for this women. It makes me want to start reaching out to the homeless more. I been homeless before it was scary. Thank you for your story bless you
I have watched so many of your interviews, but this one has an angelic call attached to it that I have not so deeply felt before. She rarely used the words me, my, or I. She is a magnificent person.
It's awful that this women and her husband and their pups have no home. Something has to be done. That these people will not give up on their dogs is such a loving and beautiful thing. They deserve help. I wish I could take them in. If I lived out there I would. God bless you people and your pups.
Incompetent government. I really feel sorry for her.
EVERYWHERE! (Normally I don´t write in all caps, but here it´s necessary.)
Hello everyone and again thank you all for taking the time to watch my interview. I have read many to most of these comments and respect that you are entitled to your opinions. If I were on the outside looking in, I don't know what I would think. Take away the problems and uphill battle my husband and I are facing and look at the rest of the interview. This society needs to pull together. If we all see that powers at be aren't taking care of their own, why would it be so hard for any of you to take a second and ask anyone in this position if they need anything? A monetary handout isn't all we need out here. We need blankets, food, hygiene items, propane or butane to cook, ice to keep things cold(such as insulin). Things of that nature will help tremendously. But more than the material aspect of it, the thought of a complete stranger taking time to let someone know that yes, they do care. That alone does so much.
As for my children, I have asked this before but please don't assume they are not doing what they should. As a matter of fact they are living the life I had always wished for them. I want them to enjoy it and live their way. I will not burden them with any of this. Yes we are homeless but I would never put them in any position to feel they never lived their lives because they had to take care of me so early on. They deserve more than that. I won't be the reason they ever come close to being where I am. Sure as hell not at my expense.
To all who have selflessly donated, thank you will never be enough. It is my wish that you all live prosperous and with many blessings. You are what this world needs more of.
Please keep praying not just for us but anyone who suffers on these streets and even beyond. Prayers work. Prayers are powerful. More powerful than any of us can even comprehend.
Again, thank you all.
I’m praying for you🌸🙏
I hope more see this 🙏
Dear Dawn, I allow myself to suggest you to turn to your children for help. You want to let them live their live, that's nobel, but.......how can they do that, knowing that your homeless? Give them the chance to help you. In a ideal world, no child would want to live "normal" by knowing their parents ( or siblings) are sick and homeless. I would rather go live in a tent and take my parents and siblings in my house.
I pray to the great God for a solution for you. 🤗
@@kathidori8504 I agree. Dawn, please call your children.
It's good to hear from you... and it's good to hear that you two are still managing. If possible... ask about the gov. giving you a vehicle to sleep in and to use for transporation... A vehicle is much more doable than them making buildings... They are a lot cheaper. No it's not ideal... but it's a lot better than a tent.
- Ideally, the Gov should be able to customize it so that you guys can sleep in it comfortably... and still use it for transportation in the day.
I've been homeless for 9 years and I've been on the waiting list since 2009-2012
8 yrs waiting here. I feel ya
i don't know what my prayers are worth but you both have mine
Bill Williamson contact a relative please 🤍 we’re with you and not ever think you aren’t worth this world, because you are.
@@nickmsp2697 some relatives might as well be strangers or enemies
J idc
Why don’t her daughters help them? I just don’t get it. 😢
Ikr??? This is awful! Maybe they're doing worse than the parents.
Maybe her husband doesn't have health insurance where her daughters live
Probably treated them like sh*t
I want to thank everyone for taking the time to watch my video. Everyone has opinions and in respect them all. Please have respect for my children as my husband and I will.not burden them with our situation. They are all at the age that they shouldn't worry about their parents. Yes they are aware of what is going on but I will not ask them for anything. So please don't judge them or put negative comments about them. None of that will help me and my husband.
Hi Dawn. Thanks for sharing. Bless you.
With respect, there is no right age to support our loved ones. The idea that family can just opt out of caring for each other because the timing isn't convenient, is unbelievably problematic ... and a good part of the reason homelessness is getting out of control. If you have adult children, you are their responsibility. That's how human society has always worked. We care for our young, and they care for us when we're old or sick.
@@bevcrusher4177 So true
So you will not lean upon your own family in time of need, but have a "Go Fund Me" page set up to ask complete strangers for help? If strangers are compassionate enough to help you, why wouldn't your own flesh and blood show you the same compassion? It is an honor for a child to repay their parents for the love and care they were given while growing up. It is not a burden at all!
Your husband needs to refrigerate his insulin. Can you find a rescue that Will rehome your dogs and let a charity help you find housing?
Being kind and ethical is probably one reason as to why there are some homeless. This society values the opposite.
it's crazy. The best people I know are depressives, addicts, etc. Things are backwards in many ways.
There's nothing kind or ethical about addiction.
Sad realities of society. We are no longer communities. We are here for ourselves and immediate family in most cases. There will never be an end to homelessness. In fact with time, it will only become a larger widespread problem than it already is.
You are very wise!!! It seems even her daughter with three GRANDCHILDREN isn’t helping her. If I were to let my parents SUFFER ... I really would kill my own self!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bella Beau hopefully they realise how important family is before it’s to late. I believe tax dodging companies could also do more to help. However it’s very unlikely. One day we will reach a breaking point as a civilisation and it will be to late to respond
“We all come from somewhere, we all have a story, a reason why we’re here. It doesn’t make us less than anybody else. Just because our walls are made of material and theirs are made of sheet rock and drywall, they’re no better than we are”.
I blame the politicians. My Mom keeps bugging me to vote but I want a law that helps the homeless.
What a strong woman!
I just want to hug you. My love is with you, stay strong
Heartbroken 😥😥😥 If we can't afford to help them just be kind and considerate of their feelings.
If I was a billionaire I would buy property and build small homes for these people.
Unfortunately the state won't let you because they want to keep people homeless because it's a big business.
Government wants to tax and create programs that minimally help the homeless.
Homeless is big money and the people who run these programs get richer and richer.
Miss Kitty your so right. It’s sad to see. I used to donate to the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. Then I watch as some volunteers take what I drop off and take it for themselves..... 😡. I have video then I piss them off when I show the video to the administrators. If not for me making a complaint who knows what happens behind the scenes. I would rather cook the soup in my brother’s restaurant and go out dropping it off to those in homeless camps or on the streets. Then I know they are getting it.
thats what we all think but billionaire sadly are greedy no you wouldn't ,becasue theres alot of rich people ,and they dont care some do but really dont understand life of being homeless
THAT is the first INTELLIGENT REPLY to this video I have seen!
Well thats why billionaires is who they are and not us... hehe :) YOu can't be a billionaire with a helping attitude
The State is overwhelmed and lack funding to help. I feel for these people
No you don't
Biscuit89 you are a biscuit
I know a woman with a food truck. She throws leftovers in garbage. Refused to help homeless. Says they're addicts. But she said she's a Christian.
Its unbelievable.
Sad to see that many are such hypocrites. You can hardly call them Christians if they don’t even do the minimum that is expected of them. Jesus put such emphasis on helping the poor and sick, they‘re no better than the Pharisees. It’s incredible how blinded people are
@@asdfghjk8876 People use Jesus like a lifestyle choice instead of living by his teachings
Tell any review page if she's on there. I would not want to buy from her, that's for sure .
@Barbara King Seems like they could have a liason from the outside to coordinate this.
Tell that woman that God says Becareful how you treat the poor because God hears their cries.
God says don't abuse the poor and to feed them when they are hungry.
What you do is so valuable. Thank you. It breaks my heart to see people in such situations. My heart goes out to all of them. ❤️
I wouldn't live inside if I had to give up my animals. They are my everything. God bless these people. They need small cups of ice an put insulin inside of it. Cold water will keep it good for 24 hours.
@Diane Stevens his type needs to be unfortunately.
They need an attorney to help with the disability......even soc sec told me that you have a 99.9 per cent of getting approved if you don't have one, will continue to get declined!
They need homes as well as blessings.
...and thoughts...don't forget the thoughts...
She is so strong. Her story humbles me. I hope they get help. This world is too much now
I can understand fully how quick this can happen to anyone. I got ill from intravenous antibiotics, been a year with out working, then my husband got hurt on the job, couldnt work for weeks. We are behind on all our bills, and maybe having to moved into our RV. Times are hard, it takes both people to work these days. 😢 He just started back to work, but its going to be hard to get back where we once were. 😢 The world is a very cruel place to live. 😢
God bless her and her family
These are the people I feel sorry for: decent, conventional people who have always followed the rules and don't have any skills to deal with the sh*t that life hands out. At least, I've lived on the edge, but they didn't.
I look at all this peoples, and for me is incredibble what become America! And all of us....in all over the world.... dissaper love , mercy ...and this is paintfull!
Thanks for the work you do, Mark 🙏💜
Why isn’t her children helping
That’s is so wrong for children not to be there for their parents
Unless there was abuse that’s unforgivable
If kids forget about their homeless parents theres obviously another reason
Some parents refuse the help as they fear being a burden. And if you suffer from mental illness that makes it even harder to believe you are worth the help.
My guess is something happened between them
Adult children have just as many problems as their adult parents. If a family can band together for the benefit of all, that would be great. If some members of that family feel they contribute more, they figure hey, id do better on my own. So family breaks up & here we have the result. So maybe think of this before u bring children into this cold cruel world.
What is the best thing to do for a homeless person?👏
Items To Include
Water bottle.
Socks.
Tuna and crackers.
Granola Bar or cereal bar.
Fruit snack or applesauce cup.
Crackers with peanut butter or cheese.
Gift certificate to fast food.
Hand wipes.
And realise that" there but for the grace of G-d go I".
Daily Dose of Medicine Some additional items:
Tampons/pads (people forget periods don’t stop just because you’re homeless)
Wal Mart, food or grocery store gift cards (if you can financially)
Toothbrushes/toothpaste, soaps/shampoos, dish soap, sponges, other cleaning supplies for their spaces
Locks for bikes or valuables, backpacks or bags
Gallons of water
Art supplies or other hobby supplies (books, crafts, puzzles, board games, colouring supplies, writing materials)
And if you know any homeless who are drug users, bring safe supplies and needle bins from a harm reduction organization.
Poise pads for old ladies who "gotta go, gotta go, gotta go"
Susan Mercurio lmao that’s rude as fuck but also kind of true
@@timeittakestoletgo1687 Why on earth would you bring safe supplies for homeless people who are drug users? Do you realise that drugs aren't cheap and class A drugs I would imagine would cost $100 at a time. I have no sympathy for homeless people who are drug users as there are genuine homeless people that are trying to get off the street not fund their drug problem.......
This is so sad. They should be able to get help! The social.programs collect salaries but do nothing to help. It a crime!
At the very least these people should have been given a hotel room through project room key, or find somewhere temporary that allows pets!
Project Roomkey has been taking homeless people with pets. Sadly, it's ending soon. But I do agree, they should have been in the program when it started
@@InvisiblePeople I would have thought they would be prime candidates!
Tax those zillionnaires. Bloody hell
Hi Dawn and Mike, I'm so sorry this is happening to you and many others, in the richest country in the world it's people are suffering.....that's so unreal.....God bless you both....xxx
I'm so sorry you have to go through this.I totally understand about your furbabies.Stay strong.I pray someone can help you guys!I'm just one step away from being in your situation.I live in a old RV.on a friends property.Im 55 and was trampled by horses last April.My bones are not healing correctly.I can not work.So like you I will try to file for disability.
Sending love and hugs❤❤❤
God it's sad for all of them. 😔❤️she's so right .
God bless her and husband if they where to come to NY I can offer them a roof over there head
And I ask God to bless you. May you be provided with 10x what you need, because I know your kind heart will share it with those in need. May you never need for anything and always be in good health. Thank you for your compassion.
Texas is where I live, come here I have an extra room, fenced yard for your children. Central Texas.
Tom, can someone get this couple a bus ticket please.
@Tiny Dancer Tiny, I have children whoam I dont have anything to do with them, as I'm a horrible mother,made sure my kids ate before I did, clothed them,housing, and nessecites best i could and i wi not let children belittle me as a mom or person. Oh, i have never smoked,drank, or used dope of any kind. Thank You for listening, Tiny.
Tiny way to show your compassion anyone that has pets no that given them up is painful..an I bet it's 1 of her only happiness
I hope this woman and her husband have found a beautiful home or find a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She and her husband deserves only the best ❤️
Beautiful lady. My heart goes out to both you and Husband. Lord Jesus please help these people to get a home with their babies 🙏🙏🙏
I was homeless for over two years with a Jack Russell it was hell and No i was Not willing to give my Columbus away be was my baby and my responsibility however I was not willing to let him suffer due to me not being able to provide him a home he deserved better than that. I did find a place temporarily and i didnt announce his presence because he was quite and was no trouble. I would have had to sleep in my car with him which was tiny stuffed with my things and Hot so I did what i had to do at the time and Not ashamed to admit. Thank for reading my rant.
hope your doing okay get a used rig it would help
My mom kicked me out of a three bedroom three bathroom house she lives in herself at 17 because I quit playing volleyball and she didn't wanna pay for my college w/o a scholarship for ball. If she ends up homeless, I literally care not.
We don't know what they did to or how they treated their children or maybe the children are struggling themselves. Either way it's not their kids fault their on the street, but hopefully they can get off.
@Taylor V lol diagnosing from a you tube video...😂🤣😃
I just made a vid about this same topic. No one and i mean NO ONE wants to talk about the harm done to kids or terrible actions of parents. I can literally RELATE to everything u said..my mom has done VERY similar things. I could write a book.
@@electricbeing993 You literally caught me crying right now cause this same woman just called me out of nowhere to ask me to help her fix her pool, clean her garage, and get a mechanic for her cars. The house she kicked me out of, the house she made me clean my whole life cause she was too lazy to do it herself, the multiple cars she has (but never bought me one), the pool she never invites her grandkids to swim in, and she's upset I said no please call a professional. Mind you, my son's birthday was two days ago. Did she do anything for him? Of course not. She can go straight to hell.
I'm sorry you've experienced similar. People do not understand, you're absolutely right.
@@angelrenate What a selfish excuse of a mother.
I bet that situation made you tougher. I still say you should have compassion for your mother. Be the better person.
This lady made me cry these stories are so heartbreaking😥😥😥
The more I watch these, the more profound things I hear. The insight into this world in insane and help needs to be given.
Mark is there a way to get Dawn & her husband some assistance? Care package or anything? Can you help me?
Everyone in the comments, chill. Dawn isn’t a politician but wants to help somehow so let her help. Goodness gracious!
@Stay EZ My Friends Hold on a second. I never ever said charity is NOT good enough. What I say is charity never solved a social crisis. We have to fix why people need food and housing. Plus, it's OK to feed someone in the park as long as you're doing something to get them out of the park.
If it's safe and the person wants it, we will provide a fundraising link. The point of this work is to get the viewer to take tangible actions in their own communities to help end homelessness. I am probably the only nonprofit leader that tells people to give locally to help end homelessness instead of giving to us.
I have worked without income or healthcare for eleven years. I spend every waking moment working to help homeless people. Every day, I help people with what may be considered charity, but I also work to help end homelessness.
The public has been trained that a sandwich ends homelessness, but that's not the truth. We must get people into housing, and food will not do that. No one should go hungry, so if a person needs food, we must feed them, but just feeding alone does NOTHING to end their suffering.
Hi Dawn, your compassion is awesome. I met Dawn and Mike through another organization that's working to help them, and our hope is this video will be seen by the right people and they'll be fast-tracked to housing. I suggest you find a local organization that's working to end homelessness in your community to support. We need to end homelessness for everyone. The first priority is to get Mike the medical help he needs and to get Dawn's nose looked at. This couple needs to be housed.
@Stay EZ My Friends I don't mind helping Mark, he is worth every penny exposing the disgrace that is American homelessness, the way seniors that have to live in the bushes while those mega arseholes like Kenneth Copeland and Creflo Dollar and their mega churches squander money, the Republican and Democratic Party squander money on overseas wars.
@Jay Harter Mark is worth every dollar exposing the disgrace of American homelessness
Homeless outreaches are often ineffective....i think they get grants from the gubbermint and pocket most of it.....
without housing, they sure are
Thanks for the video
So eine tolle Frau. Ich hoffe von ganzem Herzen, dass es ihr und ihrem Mann bald besser geht.
In Germany everybody pays 3% of the salary to have people like this (and yourself) coverd. Guess, thats too much sozialism for the US. :(
Free to succeed... free to fail.. I don't need the government to take care of me and hold my hand. don't need to take care of others. I say Germany has had its problems over the years... cough.. cough.. nazi....... and is having its issues now with mass immigration and trouble having enough put into the system then the more taking out so take a step off your soap box. .... Nazi
Someday your comment will bite you in the ass. Remember back to the comment that you posted here on RUclips when you wonder why
@@jlkulbacki Lol. Today, there are more Nazi in France, or Britain, then in Germany. Its pretty common knowledge in Europe.
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mass immigration?
In Germany, there are more people dying than there are being born, since decades. That is why Germany needs immigration in order to fill all the job oprnings. Without immigration, millions of jobs would be open, meanwhile. Most immigrants come from other EU countries, or other first world countries, like Japan, GB, US, etc.
Only every 10th immigrant comes from a non EU country.
In total, 24% of all people living in Germany are immigrants.
@@JJ-eh6qf Right? Someone should forward that to his employer, his neighbors, and anyone he does business with. The comment that was made wasn’t even nasty. But people like this dirtbag think no one is entitled to their opinion but themselves.
I want to help these people so bad but I can barely keep myself out of homelessness 😔
Same as me
LA Is crazy you have homeless encampments and million dollar mansions all within a short distance from each other.
Prayers and good wishes for their well being 🙏
People don’t realize how a series of events can turn bad and leave you with nowhere to go. I’m afraid that the coronavirus will accelerate that process for many people who will end up with nowhere to live. Meanwhile, Congress is on vacation .
It’s ridiculous truly outrageous these people need help everybody is not trash these are human beings regardless I’m not understanding what the mayor governor politicians are doing to help these people where is the money 💰 she’s right there are people who have family and are living in the street which is ridiculous but than there are people who are truly without and need help it’s ridiculous put them in a senior citizen high rise go to housing out there there is help
Senior citizens high-rises allow one pet at the most. What Sophie's Choice is she supposed to make among her three dogs?
I'm so sorry I can hear all the emotions in your voice, I care, I would never judge you like that for being poor., I am too. Lived in a lil motel for long while. Bless you and your husband 💗.
Keep your head high Dawn, you are doing amazing to survive & to provide the needs of your husband. I pray that you will be housed real soon, both for yourself and your husband’s health. Stand strong. I hope the right amount of money is provided for you each day. ❤️💜
Poor lady. Hopefully a kind hearted dermatologist/surgeon can help remove the wart from her nose 👃 as a form to give back to the community. God bless this doctor if he/she can help .
I pray daily I can do more .. Ambassador Mount
I'm not sure what you're trying to say....
Tears well up as I listen to this story and yet people walk past and life goes on yet this couple live in pain every moment of every day please help them move forward and towards some kind of peace
Is heartbreaking, so sorry for their pain.
Help her and her hubby Lord turn the wheel in there favor in Jesus name Amen. 🙏🙏😇.
Amen 💜⭐️🙏
AMEN! 🙌
Wait, they have grown children? Why aren't they helping them? How could anyone allow their parents to be homeless? Before anyone accuses me of not knowing what I'm talking about, my husband and I are _full-time_ caregivers for our two sons with special needs AND my elderly mother who recently had a stroke. If my parents were homeless and one of them was as ill as this woman's husband, I'd move Heaven and Earth to get them into MY home, even if someone had to sleep on an air mattress on the floor! *Don't depend on the government to provide,* _family does for family FIRST!_
More to this story....
I'm wondering the same thing. I wouldn't allow my parents to die on the streets. Relationships can be tough, you may not get along but you've gotta have heart.
Well said! And what people overlook in their thoughtless "pity", is that someone else's family has to pick up the tab (IOW, the tax payers). It's outrageous.
This is the help they need, exposure. Next comes the resources, they have the strength. Blessings.
I'm so grateful to you for taking care of our brothers and sisters.. . For keeping these videos coming so that tge world can step in and help when social services won't or can't. Im sending up prayers so that this beautiful couple keeps receiving the help they need to get on their feet again. NOBODY wants to be disabled or homeless ... yet we all can be there in the blink of an eye. I don't take my blessings for granted and share our blessings often. God bless all of you.
I tried the unite the homeless in Washington DC in a revolution because the whole country is falling apart and we need a revolution in this country...
Hey Man I’m in LA on the 31st of this month, let me know where you’re gonna be at I’d love to help. Was just in San Francisco looking for one of the girls you made a video with, Sage. Didn’t find her but I found a great guy named Shawn! Your channel has really inspired me
I am leaving on. the 31st, sorry
Invisible People that’s okay! Thanks for your response!! Glad to know you read the comments 😊
We have homeless people near my workplace, I feel sad for them.
Not everybody is homeless because of drug addictions or because of laziness. Sometimes it is because of job layoffs or other circumstances that they cannot control.
I hope this lady was able to overcome the difficulties.. Life is strange..
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.-Martin Luther k jr