Tiny home villages pop up for LA's homeless: 'They saved my life'
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- Опубликовано: 6 май 2024
- ABC News' Will Carr reports on Los Angeles’ newest initiative to provide security and shelter for the homeless through villages of tiny homes.
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I rather have a tiny home community near the park than homeless people sleeping next to highways and in ally’s.
I heard about a tiny home community near a residential area and the people living there were all very upset and protesting so maybe this was the only place they could build for now. But yeah, it’s too bad they can’t build it somewhere quieter and safer. Maybe one day.
The tiny homes are right next to the highway 🤷🏾♂️
Shantytown is a big step up from tent city
It brings down property values & a lot of the homeless people being problems. They showcase the "special cases," but many have criminal histories .
Me too and I completely disagree with that woman in regards to the park and how she and her family uses it and she would prefer to keep the park what is versus having people in shelters in a tiny home and community where everybody can get the resources in the help they need wow what a selfish individual she is
There was a guy years ago who made these for homeless in LA, and the city seized and damaged them. He deserves credit. His videos are somewhere on RUclips.
Yes. Elvis Summers. Pretty decent number of videos about him. One here: ruclips.net/video/KNaPRPt52Vw/видео.html It's funny how years after he built them and the city government seized them, this report makes it sound like the city government started the program.
Could it be this one? ruclips.net/video/FhFKPZqFd3o/видео.html
Oh yeah! I remember watching a video about how a man who made tiny houses for the homeless. When the houses got torn down, I was so angry. How could anyone want to have people living on the streets?!?!
I saw that video as well. He actually founded the idea.
@@ohwhataday7171 *funded you clown
whoever started this project deserves a noble peace prize
I love when people say, "We want to help them, just not here." Thanks for showing your true colors.
I cannot describe how I feel right now, I've wanted something like this to happen for so long and I'm stunned to finally see it.
Hopefully its a success not a bunch of bullshit
yes there is already a man in America doing this for people , building them tiny homes but the government kept taking them down even though he was serving Man kind and financing it himself getting people that were in a very vunerable situation OFF the streets
Me too. Wow, just wow!
Right! 💚
The UK had 'tiny homes' installed last year under the overpasses. They built communities. I am glad the USA one also is accepting women. Most women who are homeless experienced domestic abuse. Help more women today!
There they expect to help the people survive. I'm happy to see LA finally embracing a more worldly concept.
The fact they can wash their clothes and have a place to feel safe The mind can now start processing things to move on to their next chapter. I am so happy about this.
I want a tanker full of gasoline to crash into their villages 😂 and burn them all 🔥☄️
@@leoncraftmc You sir Need to go take your village destruction fantasies out in some minecraft or Sims games. :)
@@leoncraftmc Please get help..To many demonic video games???
@@iheartlilly118 No , what he needs is to get RID OF them completely. If we want life from God we need to make our minds over by taking in the truth from Gods word and apply what it says.
Repent to Jesus Christ!
“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.”
Psalms 19:7 NIV
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This is a HUGE step in the right direction! So much more of this is needed.
NOT under the PREDATORY CAPITALISTS! They will find ways to destroy these projects as well. Because they want people suffering on the streets because they like KILLING PEOPLE. Well, as long as they don't have to do it themselves (or better, can't get away with murder so easily) - but to watch people suffer in the dirt until they die gives predatory capitalists sexual highs!
Where is the sewer for these pop up tents?
@@dwilson6769 Yes, exactly! You hit the mail right on the head. So much more is needed.
Yep... this is the way it should be
As long as its in your neighborhood
"...this is un-American... our veterans, our kids, living on the streets - this is not who we are...". I've been saying the same thing for years. It's wonderful to see how hard people are working to address all the issues of homelessness - it takes more than just a roof over people's heads to help them rebuild their lives. In the long run this will help every American, and the country as a whole.
If you’re so American then come up with a solution before u criticize dumbass
This has been going on since this country began. You ever heard of 40 acres and a mule? Are you kidding me this is more American than you know. This is what capitalism and it's in your face now. Pretty soon they're going to be in your backyard and all they want is a shower. Well you sleep really comfortable at night knowing they are out there. It's going to happen to me in about 2 weeks I'm going to get kicked out of my place because the people at SSDI know the country is broke. They won't even take care of their own citizens. In the sickest thing is that it's only $5,000 to give me regenerative medicine so that my ligaments that are torn Can Heal so I can go back to slavery.
This is y’all it’s always been
@@Newportnews98 rich be rich poor be poor? I prefer poor. I've been rich. Rich is boring and scary. Poor means when I....... and ........ and ............oh wait I'm poor no one cares. 🤣
@@vinceocratic : There are so many different solutions to all the problems we're having that listing them here would be ridiculous. That long list contains many, many solutions to homelessness (and related issues) that have already been tried and shown to work well. I find it hard to believe that any American could look at these huge homeless camps and think, "Yup, the American dream is alive and well".
For many years LA didn't accept these tiny homes, I'm glad they finally open up to more options and are being productive! ❣
They don't have much choice when homeless becomes so prevalent it starts to make more sense.
@@stevenperdue996 Homelessness has been prevalent. I think they’re just tired of hearing our mouths or probably don’t want potential drug users to come in and mess up the actual purpose of the program. Im glad its finally happened but it’s definitely long overdue
garcetti and his real estate pals actually confiscated elvis sommers' 1500 temporary homes years back, while pillaging billions earmarked for homeless projects........cynical about his motives here......probably a way to enforce the jab on poor people
@@billjoe39 yes that's right he did it for nothing payed for them himself with no conditions a good man
The UK had 'tiny homes' installed last year under the overpasses. They built communities. I am glad the USA one also is accepting women. Most women who are homeless experienced domestic abuse. Help more women today!
There they expect to help the people survive. I'm happy to see LA finally embracing a more worldly concept.
However, it can be better.
I literally prayed for someone to do something like this for people. We are all we have. We can’t give up on humanity.
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I'm sorry but Elvis Summers started a project like this years ago and it was shut down by the state...........kind of embarrassing but at least they came to their senses
True I agree and the other lady is mad because they have just that one park wow how selfish this lady is are u serious just care about yourse ignorant lady. They lost there home and job and she cares about a park dame she is cold and greedy who cares about herself.
I with you. Kudos to the mayor. Unfortunately I see what’s coming. The new flux of refugees coming from the border will incite them to go there. Hence,,, more homeless or people to house. I feel sorry for average Californians.
Absolutely!
God bless all who supported and helped finance these tiny homes. Not only have you given veterans and Americans hope, but your community looks beautiful, and you will be blessed beyond measure. More states should do the same. Thank you so much for your kindness.
Give a person a home and a dash of hope and they start to want to better themseves. They can regain a bit of pride in their own self worth which is a massive motivator to living a happy steady life. Well done on the tiny homes project LA.
"GIVE"... Give a person a fish... They will eat now... Teach a person to fish... They can support themselves forever...
I have been homeless many times... I have NEVER been given anything... I have worked hard... To better myself... I am now NOT homeless...
When one is "GIVEN" something... They will only want more... GIVEN TOO THEM...
This seems like such a winning solution. Every community dealing with a homeless population needs to pay attention to it.
You don't need 3 names 😂😂
They can get rid of single family housing
Exactly
@@mikebooth5942 focused on the wrong thing Mike😒
Yes! Aspire to better oneself via having ready access to a toilet and running water! (tents are just as effective and lots cheaper, but not as "hip!" Ya dig? Ask your community for details on how much of your money they're spending.
This is exactly the right way to approach the homeless problem in this country. Well done.
Don't be fooled.. back in 2016 there was a man named Elvis Summers from California who setup a go fund me, he made dozens of small homes for the homeless in LA that cost $1,200 and the government stopped him and made him destroy each house. Now they are trying to play the hero card over a solution that Elvis Summers came up with 6 years ago.
Absolutely we need this everywhere
don t forget , it s only a shelter ....if it is a good base for find the dignity at homeless , i agree , but not for stay all the life in it .
THIS IS CALLED SOCIALISM
AND MORE WILL COME BECAUSE OF IT
What about a functioning welfare system? No one needs to sleep on the streets if the government would actually care about everyone. Not all homeless people are bad people, some lost their jobs and its the governments job to financially support people who have no financial means to finance an apartment. Less homeless people, less social devision, less criminality. I would be happy to pay more taxes for it. It seems to work in countries like Switzerland or Germany. The people who still want to live on the streets will do it on their own will but at least help the people who want to make a living but cannot due to economical reasons.
I was homeless sleeping on a bus stop at night with 4 little kids so this is amazing💙This can happen to anyone.
Weren’t there any shelters you could go to? Not familiar with the system in the US
@@jollymollyramram9702 There are shelters, but they all have rules and regulations. Most of the people who could use these refuse to enter them because of the rules and regulations.
Why did you have FOUR kids when you can’t even take care of yourself
This tiny home project is just fantastic to see. It's what people need - HOPE. Like they stated in the report; when people are living on the streets they are just surviving, and that's all the they can focus on during that stage. Providing Tiny homes gives people a chance to focus forward and start to build their future again. I not sure why everyone can't understand that, and also think what has happened to the homeless could happen to anyone in life. Nothing is for sure or guaranteed in life, but if we take care of each other, and come together then anything is possible to overcome eventually.
Well said!! ❤
Whom ever invented this idea of "tiny "houses" for the Homeless deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.
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The idea has been around for awhile. It was opposed & stigmatized. Some said it didn't work. I am so pleased it does. Well done LA.
I invented it
If that's true, good on you.
Yes man, one of the Nobel peace prize in 2021 is maria ressa who is convicted and spreading fake news she does not deserve that award.
This is so much better than having tents throughout the city, and seems like people can actually get help. Hope LA makes way more of these, the city has been dragging its feet in combatting homelessness for too long
Well, it started out that all that HHH money generated for the job, first went to contractors, who built half million dollars each apartments. That took four years, and now the second try at the well, tiny home TEMPORARY villages, each houses two people, with about a 175 person capacity. There are only two of those now...so that's roughly close to 400 people being housed. And of course, there are the requisite RULES of being able to stay there. Especially since it's a bi gender environment.
Some motels and hotels across the state, give TEMPORARY vouchers, but some of these places got so trashed, or were burned beyond habitation, regrets ensued there weren't more standards for habitation.
And, without any restrictions or controls on how many people from other states and countries can come here, with no means of support or way of tracing their histories...that's a liability to the safety of others. But a compromise of having ENOUGH to go around.
And then, the state can't force the mentally ill/addicted into CARE specific to their needs. So that's an element of people who end up committing crimes, or in some other way, pose a problem that's threatening too and the state is hard pressed to contain that as well.
The estimated amount of homeless in Los Angeles alone...is about 70,000. Who you can't MAKE go into shelters or housing where they'd have to have structure and restrictions.
So, as pretty as these little villages are, for the next five minutes, that's hardly even a start.
The office holders responsible, have been in office for DECADES.
They had their chance, and they still aren't cutting it.
Never did.
@@regand7830 I agree with you 100%. I just try and be happy about small victories, even if they are really really small.
yes people can get help if people will get people help. if you see someone struggling with something, offer the help that you can help with :)
@@regand7830 dude have you read the comments in here , most these people just digest what they see or hear in a narrative of positivity . They have been conditioned to react to the music and the dramatic voices followed by another up beat change in the music followed by a different tone putting them into a state of compliance .They don’t look at the hole picture just the symbols and tones , not what will this place look like in 5 years or the fact that this whole problem was created by the very people supposedly fixing it. And that they have this planned out for many more people , they don’t see them as gulags and that most of them will end up being drug hubs for whacked out drug addicts and perverts. No they just see pretty little boxes and people less fortunate than them and for there good deed for the day they post an ahhh that’s so nice those poor people ‘glad it’s not me’ comment.
A life is a life. Whatever life they can save is worth it. No matter how small the effort seems in the grand scheme of things. I'm glad some people can get the help they need instead of being hopeless!
This is so wonderful. I pray blessings to the man that is so caring for the homeless
They need to have this program in every state.
If you have ever been homeless you know that this place would make you feel ontop of the world. Never take for granted the small things in life.
Speak for yourself not everyone feels this way
This is a temporary fix at best. These people will destroy these houses and drug and alcohol abuse will run rampant.
People and politicians are too lazy to actually try and fix the problems.
Throw some money at it and people feel guiltless over it.
Just remember, you have to start somewhere to help those who need help and want help.
I'm in agreement with you Rose Guyler. All you have to do is walk a mile in their shoes. For “whatsoever you do to the least of your brothers and sisters, you do unto me,” says the Lord Jesus.
@@shirleytse4103 key word " want" help.
The old saying " you can lead a horse to water but you cant make him drink"
The government and mayors all over the world should try to come up with these.
They wont, they are greedy and selfish
Governor Gavin Newsom is and he is so frustrated with cities refusing to build affordable housing that he has warned them of lost of state funding and/or suing them. Make no mistake when you go after the upper and mega rich you face a recall or 💩 every day on implementing solutions that is a basic human right: decent housing. By the way, most of it would allow essential workers to leave where they work, you know the people, allegedly you are all so proud of but don't want in your neighborhood 🙄 I leave in such city and it is disgusting to realize that my neighbors are those people 😔during a town meeting. They couldn't even tell you what a nurse, firefighter, police officer salary was and when told the facts, they refused to believe it. Instead of taking a seat and asking how could they help! They doubled down on property values and bla-bla-bla, so stop talking about government and found a mirror!
They can’t because each state doesn’t have the same GDP and support as Cali.folks like yourself need to realize that.
@@Dee-ye2dk Thats why we have a federal government right?
@@bruvlord1133 agreed, the federal government already dishes public assistance to each state. At the end of the day it’s left up to states to oversee homelessness, Calis problem goes beyond funding since there’s a multitude of problems. Aside from rising rent, limited space, wealth gap, limitation of new development, middle class being pushed out, etc.
Keep all the homeless in LA thank you so much!!! I’ll send them your way.
This is so wonderful. Thank you for being kind and compassionate.
Thank you for giving people dignity. Eventually this goodwill will come back. God sees even the smallest act of kindness and rewards those who love.
Amen
I totally agree!💯🕊
Gag.
The only way to beat this is do what the Dutch did... stop calling it homelessness and start calling it the "OPEN DRUG SCENE". Call it for what it really is so these people can actually get help. The actual amount of real homeless is a small percentage of people who just want to do drugs. It is a slice of hope for the few that want to stop the drugs.
@@elianmakdsi8908 “The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31
We also need more treatment centers that house the homeless who are medically/ mentally incapacitated and disabled.
Yes, we need that as well.
Maybe that's your calling. Perfect name for it.. Angel Light.
They need detox too and stop allowing open drug deals and usage, defacating in streets, park benches, …..but it is a money maker for Cali….Cali with a surplus budget and billions more from the American rescue act. Those politicians are criminals.
We had those, California shut them all down... Must have been before your time.
Now you're talking. These shantytowns will quickly become cesspools (including literally, for they have no sewage). Babies will be born into them. They're not built to proper code and are crowded together, so what happens when they catch fire? That size shantytown with all homeless people will likely have one or more arsonists in it, or ones who come simply to target it.
This act of caring, is so beautiful, so touching! 😭, This help the souls of those who are frustrated by being homeless, God bless you for those who care, who help the lives of those who haven't been fortunate.
Thank goodness that this help is now available for the homeless - well done to those responsible for the tiny home project.
People do not really understand how beautiful this really is . Really brings tears to my eyes because you wouldn’t imagine how being homeless is extremely depressing and sad.
Love you my brother or sister
Nah I'm sure everybody thinks that being homeless is a laugh riot.
I mean… I agree a lot of people have misconceptions about homelessness. But I don’t think saying “you wouldn’t imagine how sad it is” is exactly the right way to put it. People know that being homeless isn’t fun and games. The types of misconceptions I’ve seen the most are people saying that homeless people should just pull themselves up by their boot straps and get a job, or that it’s their own fault theyre homeless.
@@ferninthehouse It is often said that homeless folks are scammers and lazy. As IF it were easy to make a living by panhandling. This is something narcissist people tell themselves so they don't have to help anyone. It is pitiful and obviously self serving. Hate is the REAL problem
@@JesusLives889 I live in a city with a huge homeless problem (ever heard of eureka California?) and yeah, it’s rly ass. I always leave my leftovers on the side of the road that I can’t eat in places where I know someone will find it (or just hand it to someone who has a sign asking for food) and I really try to give it to the most dysfunctional people that seem like they need it the most. I’ve seen lots of people going thru the trash. Once I saw a guy doing it and I had leftover pizza in my car so I gave it to him. I have a bad habit of not finishing food if I order out, and I also hate wasting stuff, so giving food to people that need it makes me feel a bit better about it. I’m not really sure why people think these things abt homeless
Great to see government make an attempt to give people shelter in their own little room. It is humane and not very costly. Why not do this in every town ?
Because this doesn’t do anything and instead they need to get rid of single family housing
@@organizedchaos4559 Exactly. People are so gullible it’s sad.
@@organizedchaos4559 what do you mean by "this doesn't do anything"? You think that those who are homeless do better without all this? How so?
It is interesting how some are so quick to criticize and judge though yet don't even explain what they're talking about or what their better ideas are for solutions. It almost makes them look as if maybe their thinking process didn't make it that far though they are the one's so quick to criticize others who are actually trying to do something and help. Feel free to share what you would do/are doing that would be/is better...
I'm waiting for Utopia Light's explanation as well.
The comment section is positive and amazing! God bless all you guys and yes, God bless everyone involved with this project and the wonderful people receiving the assistance. 🥳🙏❤😁
Beautiful! Finally someone showing they care
This is an underrated milestone. What would make this better is if said villages have highly rated transit access, so those who dont have a car can get to where they need to go. Keep it up LA
This is like putting a Band-Aid on a gunshot wound. This won't fix anything.
@Keenfire tell us your solution or stfu
@@keenfire8151 Yup, they gotta whole lot of housing and land regulations they need to fix asap. California should really just model themselves with Japan in terms of earthquake resistance and Las Vegas for water preservation.
Otherwise, they are doomed to fail.
Yeah they need bus ride to buy their drugs
Yup they are poor being so far away from civilization will not help them
The man who started the non-profit, is giving people hope, doing God's work 🙏
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The owner of the pallet house company is a fireman! He and his wife made these homes for people who lost their homes in fires, but also knew the houses were also good for homeless as well.
This is awesome! Homelessness is absolutely heart breaking
What a beautiful endeavor. To the man who created this charity. Thank you for helping out world 🌎😊
My immeasurable gratitude to every man and woman who financed, constructed, and participated in this act of Love and Kindness for our fellow humanity.
Citizens are paying for it via taxes. Any business builds it for money, not from volunteering.
People always forget the designers 😊 Shout out to the architects who designed the layout, design of the homes, and infrastructure!
The case managers are so essential to the success of this program they definitely deserve a shoutout!
Yes, they really are.
Thank you to all the people who helped the homeless. God bless you all.
This is so wonderful. I've viewed many documentaries of our homeless in many cities. It's heartbreaking. After feeling so helpless this is the best news ever.
Finally a sensible plan of action. From every aspect, including the financial one, this is the right thing to do. It is time to stop blaming and shaming the homeless; and help guide them back to a more stable life.
What do you think these mini-favelas are going to be like after a few months or years?
And besides that, either this is on such a small scale that it amounts to nothing, or it'll be massively scaled up and then it's not a mini-favela but a large favela. It's not sensible at all, it's a failure.
If big, nice apartments like the one we see here were actually available, they could just hand them out. What need would there be for an air-conditioned tool-shed first? You were tricked. The woman shown is 100% not like typical homeless people. This was a staged segment.
Fast forward five years: hundreds of thousands of these things are all over California, many with more than one person in them. They frequently catch fire. There's more violence in and around them than in shelters or on sidewalks today. Rape, drugs, murder, disease, stench, you name it. And it's partly thanks to this report.
The same MSM campaigned intensively and tirelessly in the 90s for more opioid prescriptions. Horrified doctors said 'No, addictions will skyrocket and it'll be a disaster.' 'Doctors are heartless', the MSM said, and kept up their campaign until it succeeded. Now look at your country.
Stop listening to the MSM.
@@dixonpinfold2582 go away. No one wants your negatively.
@@yapandasoftware so what about homeless with mental problems that are not able to work? What then? They can't pull themselves up by their boot straps. But they are still Americans and deserve to live under a roof and a warm bed. Republicans are heartless.
@@stevenperdue996 Have you ever been homeless?
@@stevenperdue996 I read your reply to Anthony. How are these little shacks better than tents? They are not. Their purpose is to make YOU and other non-homeless people feel better. They are highly effective for that, to judge by your comments and those of other sentimentalists like you here.
You know nothing about homelessness or being homeless, I can tell. I can also tell your mind: you live solely to luxuriate in your emotions and you don't care if you earn those emotions either. You are a very dangerous person.
You're what's wrong with the United States. Nearly all its worst problems were caused or worsened by people of precisely your character. As your numbers grow, your country flounders.
And you tell someone who disagrees with you to go away, like you own this space! Now that's arrogance with a capital A.
(I also notice you didn't even check your comment before posting it. No surprise there.)
We NEED TO DO THIS to help homeless all over the country! This is wonderful news
A lot cities have been doing this already. My States has had for years and it's a great solution with medical centers. Glad L.A. is starting to do this with so many homeless.
Yes
Obama has an $11.75 million house and 29 acres, a 6,892-square-foot house for two adults. Lots of people could live in the Obama house, it is larger than most homeless shelters, it could be turned into a homeless shelter.
What a wonderful project, which gives people respect, hope, and support. If I were homeless, it would be an absolute lifeline!👏🤸🌟
I live in L.A. and I had no idea this place existed. We need more of them, the streets are a nightmare.
This is great! Shame on those complaining about the tiny home communities being built in their neighborhood. You can have it all today and nothing tomorrow none of us are exempt from falling on hard times.
@@GB-gf3dm you go put a 2 year old on street
@@GB-gf3dm wait a minute she doesn't see the big picture, but you do? How is this communism, when the end goal is to get people on their feet and doing for themselves? I am willing to bet you have never been in any type situation where you don't know where you are gonna lay your head, where your next meal is coming from. This program is a transition program, its pretty hard to get a job without a address, a place to to clean up and a place to store your clothing. But to the greedy, and hateful everything is communism, I hope one day you are not in a situation where you are gonna need the help of strangers.
EXACTLY N THE LADY SPEAKING DIDN'T EVEN GIVE A GOOD ENOUGH REASON WHY LOL.
🗣BUILD I SAY 💁🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I THINK SHE WAS TOO SCARED TO REALLY SPEAK HER MIND.TRUTH PROBABLY WAS THAT MAYBE SHE THOUGHT PPL WERE GONNA B DRUG USERS.LOL WHICH I DON'T THINK PPL R WORRIED ABOUT THAT , CAUSE THEIR ACTUALLY TO BUSY TRYING TO GET THEIR LIVES TOGETHER ❣🙋🏻♀️💯
@@GB-gf3dm yeah sure you did, and i spent a summer with Santa Clause and Misses Clause doing shots.
You have homeless living in your back yard? Shitting and pissing on the streets? Breaking and entering homes and cars? Leaving used syringes on the ground where kids walk by? You probably don't, and shame on YOU. Stay in your safe bubble, sit down, and shut the F**K up.
God bless everyone who is involved with helping the homeless with these tiny houses 🏡. With all of the land in America there should be no reason for people to be living on the streets!!
Yep. They shouldn't have to leave in a few months either.
@@ValerieJean757 this is not permanent housing, the program tries to get them permanent housing
@@ValerieJean757 All of the shelters I stayed in were 30 days, max. I wonder, is this temporary housing? I think sometimes people get too excited about tiny home communities that are transitional housing. Technically, people can stay in transitional housing for up to 2 years, but I was made to leave one after 3 months because I was harassed and assaulted by residents due to my disability. So they decided the place wasn’t “appropriate” for me. I called in a lawyer and everything but I didn’t win. They got rid of me because they didn’t want to be responsible if something happened to me. Often, people are kicked out for breaking rules that are hard to follow or “not meeting goals” they set for you. Also, transitional housing took $1000/month of your cash income, if you had one (work or GA/SSI/welfare). It might be more now. If this is a real housing project you can stay in, then it really is progress!
@margarita brannon Maybe in some cases that is true. However I think the reverse is also true and many times the homeless have been abused by people who should have cared. Regardless of why (can never find out for sure) the homeless should have at least a tiny 8x8 room for shelter and warmth; plus access to bathrooms and showers. Permanently, not just a few months.
@@TruckTaxiMoveIt That is rough. I hope it’s not transitional housing. If you have a job or welfare; they took up to $1000/month in cash, it’s probably more now because it was the 90s when I lived in one and I know they still do that. It’s almost impossible to get out of transitional without an under the table or illegal job, which is hard to get away with because they want to know where you’re going every day; have curfews, etc. It would be nice if they did it a different way, but most tiny home programs for the homeless do it as transitional housing. I mean, every shelter I stayed in was 30 days maximum, but sometimes just saving your income for a month gives you more of a chance.
This story was incredibly uplifting and inspiring!
This video is truly enlightening! Thank you for sharing.
It does my heart good to see those in need treated with dignity. Homelessness is not a crime. Getting people off the street is the first step towards improved mental health and financial stability.
It should be a crime. Tired of seeing these drug addicted fucks acting as if they own the public space. Should be 5-10 years per charge of vagrancy.
You know there's a good number of homeless are runaways that already had mental illness. This isn't fixing it. It's a bandaid.
Homelessness is a Crime! A Economic Crime! 1% of the richest, can change all this situations in seconds!
@@uzzisalomon6230 no they can't. You don't need to parrot points made by morons on Twitter. As well as one point I already made. Many homeless would have homes. They ran away from them. Mental illness is a huge issue tied into the homelessness issue.
100%. That woman just looked like your average citizen who you would see working at your local library, store, or another place of business. But sometimes people are just one paycheck away from homelessness and that paycheck doesn't come.
Thankfully this city and that angel of a man who started this program stepped up to save her and thousands like her. Along with sparing the city as a whole from the never-ending cycle of more and more homeless.
What some people don’t realize is that it can happen to anyone. My older sister was homeless for 7 months because she couldn’t afford the rent and etc bills. She was falling behind on those. She lost everything. We were also struggling for some time as well. Because money was tight on us. Now my sister is barely getting back at her feed. All it takes is one small thing for it to happen. And it can be anyone
EXACTLY!!
It can… my father was a professor.. he got badly sick for quite a few months and couldn’t work. He always had great credit, paid all his bills on time, never missed a day of work for 30+ years. He ended up losing his home in 2019 and he never recovered. He drowned in depression until he took his life in 2021…. Unfortunately, there’s lots of stories like ours. The majority are completely unaware.. out of sight, out of mind
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@@TheDogGoesWoof69 you get a degree then 2 days later you then fall down the stairs ,break your spine then what ? How you gonna pay your bills ? No family , rent due in to 3 weeks. You start your new job tomorrow, still in debt from college & your landlord only cares about money then what. Like she said it can happen to ANYONE , don’t be ignorant or god can show you how it can be YOU.
That kind if thing happens to people who live hand to mouth. Everyone needs to save for a rainy day. Most Americans don't save . They just spend. They end up in serious financial trouble.
It has been almost a year since ABC published this story. I would love to see a follow-up story now, a year later, on how this has worked out.
This is amazing... Life can take a left turn in 0.2 seconds. Health, Job laying people off, doing so good and when I went for a reality swim it was scary. Don't buy a bunch of material things when you got it going on. More crap to pack when things go left. Thank you all for caring about human beings.🙏❤️
This needs to be done in all 50 states. I myself wouldn't mind owning a tiny 🏠 👍🌹😃
I agree
"own" 🤦🏾♀️
Amen
tiny house slums everywhere just like India and the Philippines while Obama has an $11.75 million house and 29 acres, a 6,892-square-foot house for two adults. Lots of people could live in the Obama house, it is larger than most homeless shelters, it could be turned into a homeless shelter.
@@freedom4me777 You don't own it like the first person says. It's temporary shelter. Even "permanent housing" is subsidized and into a rental so never own anything.
OHMYGOODNESS!
This is SO fckng AMAZING❣️
I know the homeless road.
It is cold, lonely, scary and tough.
What’s really sad is the fact that we (taxpayers) pay an extraordinary amount of money to house criminals, but yet “society” doesn’t want “this” near their neighborhoods.
Like the man said, “Would you rather encampments or would you rather a tiny-home community with beautiful artwork and CLEAN, not to mention, is organized and people are quite supervised?”
Well said 💚
The N.Hollywood Tiny Homes are close to me they are doing great its wonderful to see people getting the help they need
@@Incredible43 ❤️🥰❤️
Such a great idea! I got a few suggestions to this tiny home community
Suggestions:
-add a place to grow plants and give the ppl that live there seeds so they could make a living and dont have to buy food as much,thus saving their money which they can spend on water,electricity,heat,etc.
-replace the roofs with solar panels and small wind turbines to save electricity and reduce pollution,and not only that but this could and would lessen their electricity bill,thus saving more money.
-add bus stations and stops nearby so the residences of these tiny homes can atleast go anywhere just for a tiny payment depending on how far their destination is.
@@sfxanno2311 Fantastic ideas❣️
@@sfxanno2311 well like the man said these are temporary dwellings. They have caseworkers on site to help ppl with permanent housing within a few months. They also help them with employment and mental health/substance abuse too. These houses are not for permanent use. Just a standby place to get them to a permanent situation.
Wow this made me tear up…I’m happy for them but sad at the same time
🙏🏽 this is the support humans should be giving one another ! Amazing to see
Highly doubt property values will drop in this current real estate market especially in LA. Glad to see folks who really want to get off the streets get a chance to do so.
@Elohim's Child I agree
When people figure out California is no longer sustainably habitable and start leaving in droves, that's when the prices will drop.
@@amywalker7515 THATS SIMPLY AND ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE. IT HONESTLY DEPENDS ON THE CHOICES YOU MAKE AND WHERE U ARE LOCATED. PEOPLE USE THE HEART OF L.A. AS AN EXAMPLE OF CALIFORNIA LIVING. THIS IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF THE WHOLE OF CALIFORNIA. I GOT MY HOME FOR $45,000 A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. ONE ACRE 3+2 AND IM IN LA COUNTY. I PAYED CASH. EVEN IF I DIDN'T THE MORTGAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER $400. IM JUST IN THE DESERT AREA. I LIVED IN HOLLYWOOD BEFORE. THERE ARE ALL SORTS OF PLACES AND COMMUNITIES THAT PEOPLE LIVE IN WHERE WE DON'T SEE THIS AND YOU CAN HAVE A SUSTAINABLE LIFE. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO PEOPLE LIVING IN AREAS ABOVE THEIR MEANS FOR LOCATION ETC. NOT FOR PEOPLE THAT ACTUALLY WANT TO LIVE AND THRIVE HERE. SADLY PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT FROM HERE HAVE SNAP JUDGEMENTS. OR THOSE THAT MOVED HERE AND WERE CLUELESS TO OTHER AREAS AND AUTOMATICALLY WROTE CALIFORNIA OFF BECAUSE THE PLACE THEY CHOSE HAPPENED TO BE OVERPRICED. MANY MOVE TO VEGAS ETC AND HAVE NO IDEA OUR PRICES IN THE DESERT AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS HERE ARE COMPARABLE AND JUST AS COMPETITIVE PRICE WISE. WE ARE AN HOUR AND 10 MINUTES FROM LA, 3 HOURS FROM VEGAS AND 18 MINUTES FROM THE SKI SLOPES AND MOUNTAINS. AND WE GET ALL SEASONS.
JOSE YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT. AS HORRIBLE AS THESE TENT CITY TARPS AND CARDBOARD SHANTYS WERE LOOKING, THIS IS A PRISTINE UPGRADE. IF THEY WERE GOING TO GO DOWN, THEY WOULD HAVE ALREADY BECAUSE ITS A NIGHTMARE STEPPING OVER ENCAMPMENTS JUST TO GO TO THE STORE OR WALK THE STREETS TRYING TO SHOP ETC.
@Elohim's Child They're not less fortunate...they voted Democrat.
The most basic needs can be so difficult to meet when you're on the street. This is fantastic. A door you can lock, a roof, essential furnishing. Amazing.
God bless the person that start this project ❣️. Every state should have this community tiny 🏘️
Hooray 🎉🎉🎉 Praise to the volunteers, benefactors and philanthropists who’ve joined this movement. Heaven on earth is theirs, truly!!! ❤❤❤
I'm from CO and I'd love to see more of this here.. homeless or not, they are still people and are still part of our community. Love can do some pretty amazing things 😇❤
A few people her in Colorado Springs tried to but Mayor Suthers refused. I think it would be great 😁😁😁
Our Colorado mountain towns could certainly use a project like this!!
We have one here in Denver on Pearl street with about 40 tiny houses.the shelters have become 24/7 instead of just nightly.I know cause I'm staying at the Denver Coliseum.Helping very much.i have a job now,a place for laundry,shower etc.
Most are not homeless. Most are drug addicts who prefer to not take part in society by choice because the drug is more important. That is why the Dutch stopped calling it "homelessness" and now call it the "OPEN DRUG SCENE". because that is what it REALLY is. I'm not saying homelessness doesn't exist and people don't need help.. But the help needs to be geared far more towards cleaning people up. More police, special jails to clean people up, record wiped if you get clean and then transfer to housing. Do more to stop heroine flooding into the country, punish the countries its coming from, put drug tariffs on Mexico. These are steps if you actually WANTED to end tent cities in America.
@@chrischris5510 Sounds like a lot of people need rehab, but don't they need to WANT to go to rehab first? Some might, but others might not be ready.
There was a guy in LA making these with his own money.. the city used to throw them away and wouldn’t let the homeless keep them.. I hope they apologize to that guy for all his hard work..
Right!? Elvis Summer built tiny homes with donations back in 2016 and the city threatened to bulldoze them.
He deserves to be nominated for the Nobel peace prize!
hes the one that got this whole ball rolling. they relocated his tiny homes to a different place. the city was antagonistic at first, but then came around.
while Obama has an $11.75 million house and 29 acres, a 6,892-square-foot house for two adults. Lots of people could live in the Obama house, it is larger than most homeless shelters, it could be turned into a homeless shelter.
Bless this man and all who work for him.
Every large city should do this.
Honestly, any city, big or small, that has people that need help, like housing amd such, need this...
Obama has an $11.75 million house and 29 acres, a 6,892-square-foot house for two adults. Lots of people could live in the Obama house, it is larger than most homeless shelters, it could be turned into a homeless shelter.
@@emmalouie1663 Trump has a tower.
@@khoado2060 Trump had towers before he became president and he never promoted equity and socialism. Trump is not a socialist and Obama is. You dimwit.
Yea but not highland park it’s very small I live 100 feet near those little houses in highland park
It's a lot of rich people who could be making communities like this but would rather spend 80 grand in Dubai for a week smh we live in a selfish world and it's nice to see rare acts of kindness
Usually those with the least that give the most.
Obama has an $11.75 million house and 29 acres, a 6,892-square-foot house for two adults. Lots of people could live in the Obama house, it is larger than most homeless shelters, it could be turned into a homeless shelter.
@@GB-gf3dm so tell me genius how long would this show last if everyone had humugous houses and just bought every luxury they could possibly want? 5-10 years? You better pray 95% stays poor cause if we're already fkd imagine how much faster we'd go extinct reproducing like roaches because everyone felt so secure and theirs so much to go around until ummm 5-10 years down the line when we've sucked up all the resources possible. Dumb ass
@@emmalouie1663 So...the other side is exempt from this...?
God Bless the Founders and the people that need their help so desperately.
This is wonderful. May God bless you all.
This is truly beautiful, I used to be homeless and having a door to shut the world out is something we all take for granted.
I want a tanker full of gasoline to crash into their villages 😂 and burn them all 🔥☄️
@@leoncraftmc 👀
It's very disturbing to see the people who are against helping homeless... They are humans . This is a reflection of our society. This is great , I hope to see more in LA ❤️
Invite them to your property. Lead by example.
@@mtsixspeed The video clearly shows the homeless living together in those small homes as opposed to tents, on the ground, or under bridges. The video does not show them living inside other peoples' homes / apartments nor does it express that as a solution.
And they all fancy themselves "good Christians" too no doubt... uhg
@@mtsixspeed you gonna help or just talk? Pfft chump
They want to help but just not in their neighborhood.
That’s awesome to see someone step up ❤
Thanks for this! Just posted a link to the editor of our local newspaper! Also to friends in other communities!
Everyone needs a leg up at point time in their life - I support this program.
THEY DON"T NEED HOMES! They need rooms in a mental institution. Build those instead. Almost all of these people are actually mentally disabled. The USA got rid of mental institutions decades ago and is paying the price with these people on the streets now.
Me to Dee Dee, somebody could be running from a abusive relationship,no where to go after they exit military,lose job because they got hurt and they had to wait to be approve for disability/SSI,leave a abusive relationship.This was me ,thank God for my parents
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep we need both.... Not everyone there has mental issues. Some just down on their luck. May you never have to face such thing
losers need jobs and a life
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep saying vaccines are dangerous and ineffective sounds like a mental disorder. I love the poorly educated.
This is a great idea and a humane step forward for homeless people. They really appreciate their tiny homes!
At least they are not those 2 port a johns bolted together 'homes' that one guy was offering for 20 THOUSAND dollars....
We'll see how long that lasts
yeah especially the ones ready to shoot heroine or leave if they're not allowed to do it there...
Every city in America that has a homeless issue needs homes and services like this. Amazing.
God bless you brother.
Love and Light.
This is an absolutely incredible thing that they've done, the hardest part about being homeless is trying to get back on your feet from there. I've been there and when I finally had a place to go it's something you feel so much gratitude for. People look at homeless with a negative outlook and fail to realize they are just like everyone else, but lost their homes, jobs, etc. either one by one or all at once and they need someone to care enough to help them so they can get back on their own. And this probably makes them feel safer as well
Thank you Jenifer 4 shelling your story. You are correct most look down on the homeless and it's only by the grace of God thst it has not happen to them. There are so many youth and mentally ill out on the streets. I pray God continue to
bless you and your family. 🙏
I only agree with a portion of what you say.
"People look at homeless with a negative outlook and fail to realize they are just like everyone else".
Well no, not fully. Not really, they are not.
The negative outlook, isn't unjustified, nor irrational.
Most homeless people, have serious problems they are a threat to themselves and others.
There IS the factor of addiction and mental illness, and clearly very sick people cannot be left to their own devices. We see what the results of that are.
There are empty hospital facilities all over this state, that aren't repurposed to care for the sick in the long term.
Those down on their luck, who's financial struggles are due to less work available to them, and less affordable housing, aren't helped by this state constantly allowing a flow of people from other states and other countries to compete for what will be limited resources.
And then, you have the criminal element, that is released from prison or jail, or who have always been criminals, and they will prey on the vulnerable.
Each category of homeless person, has to be catalogued, and each of them and their problems, addressed appropriately.
And so does how many and how much of it, can be effectively and efficiently done?
Making a big show of these tiny homes, or the one or two people who got a nice place like this lady...should have been dealt with decades ago.
It's NOT enough, and never will be, if the problem and it's faucets that starts them, isn't shut off.
@@regand7830 You are correct Regan. There has been housing available for homeless for years, but programs come with rules. Many homeless rather not live with rules. Others are not ready to give up drugs or crime; not to mention individuals with mental health issues who do not want to take medications. Once crime and drugs start happening in these tiny homes, how long before they become just like the tent cities? The issue is not assistance and services, it’s getting people to accept them and make lifestyle changes. You can lead a horse to water but…
when i see homeless people,i think,this could be me again,thats a scarey thought,seeing this proves there is hope in this crazy world
@@sharonshade4437 No kidding...it's no coincidence they chose someone to interview who had genuinely fallen on hard times due to temporary financial problems. OFCOURSE a program like this is worthwhile a beneficial to those people however they represent a tiny minority of today's homeless population.
Finally. A program that gives those who need it, a hand up instead of a handout. Very awesome idea.
Finally a good news story. Simply heartwarming! ♥️
This is beautiful!
We need to show more compassion and respect to the homeless in our world. Alot of us are only a few pay cheques away from the streets.
This isn't the first time I have seen the tiny home initiative. It is modelled on successful projects that have helped in other states and in as far away as Canada. They have modified it to suit Los Angeles but its a good idea and it works. They need to get the community more involved and show them that not everyone who ends up homeless is due to drugs or crime. It can happen to anyone and sometimes all they need is just a little bit of compassion and help 😊
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I agree with you, compassion goes a long way
Compassion is what this world needs more unfortunately their isn’t enough people yet with that feeling. Those who do need to spread it just like love. Like the Bible says help others in need.
You're absolutely right. And I can't stand when people make hateful ass comments about people who are down & out! And as you said, they just need a little bit of compassion and help.
Honestly tents for the homeless are probably more practical since the rich in cahoots with government will eventually find a way to get rid of these tiny houses.
There are a lot of empty buildings here ( Nebraska ) that could be renovated into low income apartments..this is so badly needed
You make a great point.
If there was a federal housing program we could fund programs like this, rejuvenating states like Nebraska.
This is how to treat people with dignity and respect, and to help them transition back to living in a safe home.
These tiny cabins are safe, clean and provide the necessity to those without housing.
Being able to use the toilet, shower, washing machines and kitchen is pure joy after having none of that.
Simply being safe, clean and fed will hugely improve the mental and physical health of residents.
These are people that simply need a little of the right type of help to transition back to living in accommodation rather than having none.
Good on the forward thinking Mayor to support this noble project.
God bless the team who made this possible. I pray that this will continue to offer homeless persons a great option, and programs like this will come to pass in other areas of the country...
What a great concept as long as no “strings” attached. At least someone is trying to come up with a solution.
Just a vote from them and it's justified anyway
Police protection for the people so no one is victimized and can live in a safe community
The UK had 'tiny homes' installed last year under the overpasses. They built communities. I am glad the USA one also is accepting women. Most women who are homeless experienced domestic abuse. Help more women today!
There they expect to help the people survive. I'm happy to see LA finally embracing a more worldly concept.
No strings attacked ? Bullshit. You should be required to be looking for work or unrolled in school otherwise this is just going to become a permanent dumping ground
@@maybebaby1112 The many who appears to be driving the TEMPORARY abodes said that the idea was to get a safe place where the people could get their heads together and turn down the stress level in order to think rationally about their next steps, rather than just trying feverishly to survive one day at a time. Their next step is to find jobs that would allow them to find a stable apartment. So these tiny homes are seen as sort of halfway houses back to more "normal" lives.
I hope this program grows.
People living in the streets should be a thing of the past.
Yes.
This will not fix the problem.
To fix the problems you need to deal with the core issues. Mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction.
Building these homes just makes everyone smile and feel good about themselves.
@@noneyabusiness1161 I bet you probably don't help in these causes but only comment on it. Sad and negative.🙃
@Elohim's Child awesome! That's what is really needed.
Many times there is no follow through.
Thanks for the information
@@Randy_Butternubs I have helped with homeless, people with mental health issues and have taken in a foster child for 4 years.
I understand that there are not simple solutions that people want.
This is absolutely beautiful. ❤❤❤
So happy for them all, ❤ love what youve done for them, god bless,
"Many homeowners contemplating selling their home" .....well they have a home to sell. The tiny home village looks clean and is helping fellow humans get back on their feet. Thank you to all involved
This is what more of the country needs I'm so excited to see this. Getting our vets off the streets is VERY IMPORTANT! GOD BLESS YALL.
Not just vets. Others too. They are all human.
Amen!
absolutely beautiful
this is wonderful. more like this please.
This a Program that needs to happen Across the United States! No American should be homeless, living under bridges, in the woods, in subway tunnels, the sidewalks,or in allies!
The Wildfires on the West Coast has caused huge Homeless population!
Untreated addictions and
Mental health problems is another reason for these programs!
With the Homeless population in the these small communities they can receive the medical treatment, counseling and
Assistance they deserve!
I pray for more Church involvement and donations!
Now that I agree a lot with you and Housing is a right but also people who have this tiny houses are supposed to be people who actually do wanna fix their life's for the better they have to want to work and want to start being responsible
I agree that no one in this country should be without a roof and bed with the money the US has to give away, we should help our own first!!!! However they only deserve human dignity and respect, other than the mentally ill, everyone else should have to show some initiative and accountability and somehow try earning there way!!!If even only simply breaking even or working free in those communities for your room and board!!!
@@Beaheadoeverybody I agree however there are some people with mental challenges that don’t even know what “fixing your life” is. These are people that either acquired a mental illness or they were subjects of abuse. Thinking that everyone is the same is what got us with a homelessness problem in the first place.
while Obama has an $11.75 million house and 29 acres, a 6,892-square-foot house for two adults. Lots of people could live in the Obama house, it is larger than most homeless shelters, it could be turned into a homeless shelter.
We need to begin acting like "the greatest country in the world". This is a start.
Murica is one big meme
THEY DON"T NEED HOMES! They need rooms in a mental institution. Build those instead. That would be where we start. They never should have been shut down.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep I’ve seen you comment this on multiple posts and you should realize that not all homeless people are mentally ill. People like you who assume that’s the case along with people who accuse every homeless person of being a drug addict are problematic. Some homeless people may be mentally ill or addicted, but that’s not everyone. Your suggestions are not adequate solutions.
This is a huge Blessing 🙏
Bravos to those who are involved in projects like this! I hope that this will help the homeless folks transition back to normal society!
It doesn't take much to give back. I'm in tears as I watch this... I wish CT would do something for it's homeless people. Winter is quickly approaching.... Skid row isn't skid row anymore, it's row houses now😇👍😷
Yes this is such an amazing idea. I'm in CT too, I just looked it up & tiny homes are illegal here!
@@0blivvy8 of course they are LoL 😂 but trailer parks come a dime a dozen.... Ned Lamont should have been on board long ago ...
Now you have to buy them food and clothes while the Natives leave and don't come back.
@@ginabarre8698 Which Natives are you referring to? My children were born in CT.
@@candacelanettefcsc3147 it's an L.A. video.. about homeless in L.A. .. ppl of CA could give two shits about CT
One small detail I noticed. It looks like they've even accounted for parking. That's a huge deal for independence. It also allows those who are living out of their cars to access the program without needing to lose their last asset.
A car is a massive step up from sitting on the pavement. It is a tool for independence. To access jobs. To take advantage of opportunities. To see that this does not appear to be overlooked tells me that some thought has gone into this.
@@michaelboultinghouse1478 Come on over! We have a spot waiting for you right under the bridge.
You live in the house not the car. That's the point.
With a car comes maintenance, insurance, filling the tank and more her Independence is having a roof over her head.
@@SicilianStealth you cant read? Or just wanna argue with your own self in public?
It's important to remember they don't want to stay in that situation. They want to move up into something better ASAP and 99% of them work hard for it EVERY DAY.
What A Blessing WoW!!! Incredible Bravo!!!🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful. Finally some powerful people are doing the right thing.
I wish that was around when I was living in my car. Glad that some people care like this . Good job
Hello
I’d rather be in my car than that close to so many potentially dangerously crazy people.
@@gofastER haha right
@@gofastER let’s see how these tiny homes look 6 months after being inhabited
Those tiny homes have been there for two years already in the video. They are four years old now and they still look clean.