Ithaca's Tent City "THE JUNGLE": Living Homeless Sucks!
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2018
- This past January, I vlogged a tour of Ithaca's infamous tent city called "The Jungle" [ • Tour of Ithaca's Tent ... ]. It was freezing cold outside. So cold it's hard to imagine homeless men and women living outside in a tent yet approximately 40 people call the woods around Ithaca, New York home.
For some reason, I imagined a tour of the same tent encampments this time of year a little easier. I imagined homelessness during the summer months somewhat easier as if there is anything about living homeless is easy.
The mosquitoes were relentless. You can see welts increase on my face while I vlog. When I got home, there were bites all over my body. The darn things even bit me through my shirt. I am still itching. I cannot imagine the challenge of having to go to the bathroom outside.
The vlog I posted before this featured residents of Koreatown stepping up to take tangible actions to help their homeless neighbors [ • Los Angeles's Koreatow... ]. This video is similar in many ways in that it features ordinary citizens assisting homeless people in their own community. The big difference is that Koreatown is in Los Angeles and Ithaca is a rural community that faces the challenges of rural homelessness.
Carmen Guidi of Second Wind Cottages is a superhero. He may have the biggest heart of anyone I know. Carmen is also pretty much the only help homeless people living in the tent camps around Ithaca have. Government is not helping. The faith community is not helping. Truth is, there is little support for homeless people to get out of homelessness in Tompkins County, New York.
Carmen owns an auto body shop. He is not a social worker. Carmen has no background in professional homeless services. He is not wealthy. Carmen simply cares for people but not with just words, he takes actions to do whatever he can to help his homeless friends in the Jungle.
In this video, Carmen shares why he started Second Wind Cottages almost six years ago. He also shares his thought about NIMBY and bunch of other brilliant ideas I hope you'll watch to the end to hear.
And yes I said BRILLIANT because to me Carmen is a genius! You'll hear throughout this video Carmen talk about other people who have an academic background. It doesn't take the smartest person to see that homeless people need housing, but only a person with extreme intelligence would actually do something about it. Carmen is the king of YIMBY because he built 15 (soon to be 18) cottages in his backyard. Carmen lives YES IN MY BACKYARD every single day!
It's inspirational seeing more regular every day people taking real actions to help fight homelessness. We need everyone to help. EVERYONE! That includes YOU!
Please support Second Wind Cottages here www.secondwindcottages.org
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Tour of Ithaca's Tent City Where Homeless People Survive in the Freezing Cold ruclips.net/video/rZjoHWARvjU/видео.html
Los Angeles's Koreatown Residents Helping Homeless People ruclips.net/video/t7Ew-RC-n78/видео.html
Homeless Couple's Love Keeps Them Warm in Ithaca's Cold Weather. ruclips.net/video/bpMOH2XHEuY/видео.html
Wowwww That makes us really count our blessings here in our Paradise Thailand!!! Thank you for sharing.... I will definitely do something!
This is so incredible!! so sad that a country like the US have homeless when the corrupt government spend money in warmongering and invading sovereign countries, such a shame!! very sorry to see this. take care
Homeless people are all over the world and honestly the rich or government's around the world don't give a shit . They talk a good game but they don't care . I give Carmen all the respect for what he's doing to help those who are homeless ! Carmen has more heart and passion for people than Trump ! Trump don't give a shit about the homeless and he doesn't even help them . Two thumbs up for Carmen and those who are helping him to feed the homeless !
I crochet hats and scarfs. And that’s my little contribution. I give it to the gospel or Catholic Church down town on Burnsides Portland Oregon. If you know anyone whom are in needs of these items please let me know.
TwlightZone Man haha
Carmen has something more valuable than education......he has the wisdom of the heart.
Oooh perfectly said sir .
He has a soul. He lives by the proverb there but for the grace if God go I.
Love this man
Amen!
CARMEN YOU ARE AWESOME 👏
I was homeless for 5 yrs. By the Grace of God i am sober 5 yrs now and my sweet doggie have a beautiful home. I will never forget my experience of being homeless..the humiliation and degradation each day. There are so many cruel people in this world, i have been spit on more times then i can count, called names, beaten, raped. I am so grateful God blessed me with the life i have today
I never forget where i came from.
Thank God for the people in this video that have good hearts, God bless them ❤❤
So sorry for what you went through. I celebrate your sobriety with you! Praise God for your home for you and your sweet doggie!! Jesus loves you very much, because He's holding on to you!
@sam Ryan I’m glad you got your life back blessings to you…
Sam, people like your story should be told. Take care and God bless you.
Praise God....God is good. Many blessings to u. Amen. I am very touched by these videos. May God bless the people in this ministry.
I am so sorry you had to go through that. I was sitting in a spa and two people started talking about how disgusting nyc has become because of all the homeless. I was so disgusted by what they said that I said "excuse me, but alot of the homeless are victims of violence and child abuse" they said sorry but it still bothers me. I was homeless and it's changed the way I look at people. Not everyone is a good person with a caring heart. Most people believe in social hierarchies and that's why I do not like many people.
Carmine lacks greed. "I can't keep it all to myself". You can't keep your humanity with greed in your heart. One of the 7 deadly sins.
So sorry for what you went through
Carman is getting his reward here. You can see it in the video. god has blessed him. (small "g" on purpose)
Carmine you wished I knew more men like you ❤
I feel for him. He didnt know how much help his friend needed now he does and he'll forever make up for it. He's doing great for his new friends
I did the same and my friend is Dead. I learnt my lesson but its too late
Imagine the world if people like carmen were in charge ❤
These are Humans ! The people in charge are Demonic ! I John 5 :19:20 Controlled by the Ruler of this world
This is the Difference !
Carmen may God continue to bless you and let you be a Beacon of Hope for all Humanity
Amen!
Carmen is a selfless person.. We mostly are always looking out for #1, ourselves..
He is a modern day Saint!
He's a sweet man
LuvSong James Amen❤️❤️❤️and to you, for recognising it!
I would like to see people like Carmen in our government, and in our people. People like Deb, her son, husband, and Carmen, are good people. And forever they will be blessed for their good deeds.
This guy with a red shirt is awesome. He is a modern day Saint! God bless you Sir!
You know what my friend, they are all awesome. Peace.
Carmen is all heart, I love his spirit. God bless him for his humble work.
So sorry about his friend.
I don't understand why churches aren't helping out more. Where I live several churches get together and do a winter shelter. People are first background checked, for safety, and brought to a different church each night. They are served a hot dinner & breakfast. The men are separated from the women, again safety measures, and then given a hot meal before being dropped off for the day. Many homeless have camps with fires where the folks will hang out at until pick up time. It's not perfect but better than most. Also the churches have a joint ministry that is run from a thrift store and donations. They have a food bank, will wash the homeless clothes, give vouchers to shower at the local pool, plus help with case workers, emergency housing, utilities and rent, etc.... I've been truly impressed how this community works together to help people.
If humanity had only 1/10 of his heart this planet would be a
paradise.
From Québec Canada.
"Whether you got a home or not, people still got to survive" TRUTH
Carmen is the face of what I remember Ithaca being as a child. LOVE & COMPASSION
They are very passionate about helping out. Not many people like that anymore.
Do you have numbers to back that up?
@@Tidnull Honestly, you get away with a lot less than you used to be able to now. Laws with not feeding homeless people, lack of empathy with homeless people stealing and such, etc.
What a wonderful man Carmen is. Also the host of this channel. You guys are what being a good human is all about.
Host is lucky Carmen didn't punch him in the face. He clearly didn't want all of those questions. Host was oblivious to this.
So his friend was homeless and asked for help and he did not give him shelter, found him dead- he really would have been wonderful had he made his friend a success story, I just don't see him as a wonderful guy
I do. My fear of the homeless is subsiding, somewhat. My sons tell me there are too many drugs out there and I'll get myself killed. I'm going to start by talking to The Path people and get some real info. I'm in Florida.
@@thethreeoregonchicks2745
Took a death of life to save life
Unfortunately, Carmen and "Mr. Invisible People" don't have any clout. Those that do tend not to care because homelessness, mental health, and senior services needs are very lucrative BUSINESSES.
Carmen is obviously riddled with guilt. He probably feels partly responsible for his friends death. He needs this for his sanity! He’s still got that image of his mate hanging from the tree in his head. His face says it all!!
I'm sooo late but Carmen has a beautiful soul omg I fell in love with just his words,passion.
CARMEN IS AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING!!
Yes CARMEN IS A WONDERFUL MAN ,ALL THESES PEOPLE ARE AMAZING ,MAKES ME FEEL I ASKED GOD TO GIVE ME MORE COMPASSION FOR OTHET IN MY HART AND MY IS BREAKING LOOKING AT THIS. I WISH I HAD ALOT OF MONEY. I WOULD DO THE SAME AS CARMEN IS DOING.I WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS.,GOD BLESS US ALL.
Diana Beurman yes.... sure...
Carmen is an attention seeking drama king who could use a mental evaluation
@@rveeing802 what a shing example of a POS you are. I knew Carmen in school and you couldn't ask for a more humble and personable gentleman. His 1st yr in BOCES he placed in an autobody competition and NEVER said a word. If he was as you say he would've boasted, but instead he was one of the FEW guys in AutoBody that didn't bust my balls for being a girl in class!
Totally in love with Carmen’s soul.
That is one of my biggest fears, to loose my apartment.. Many years ago I was homeless and I swore to myself I would never let that happen again... But to few people refuse to know or believe that we are all just one pay check away from being homeless...
Only just watched this video so you'll probably never see this but still. I've also been homeless and agree rent is my 1st and foremost priority. Still live pay check to paycheck though but that's my biggest fear. I'm 🇬🇧 I'm assuming you're USA just by your use of the word paycheck sorry if I'm wrong we say wages over here. Glad you're back on your feet hun and hope all still going well. We got this mate ❤️
i was homeless for 4 years and it's rough. i'm still traumatized from it. it's a scary and lonely experience.
I can't even imagine what you experienced and what it did to your mind, but I hope you are well. 4 years is a long time! I'm glad you made it out.
WE ALL NEED TO BE GRATEFUL, IF YOU HAVE A ROOF OVER YR HEAD= GREAT VIDEO
I was homeless and it made me very humble an I learned how to survive it was a true blessing.
Not homeless anymore however wanting to help people and you cant because of a catch 22 it really hurts,Yahuah knows I've prayed for a breakthrough.
Yes be careful is a must I would like to give back I had favor at times it was very hard and rough adapting to all four seasons Yah blessed me to stay strong.
Thank you it is my desires to help those how feel hopeless because my story will give them hope just pray for me.
Samuel Scott 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️👍praying for you Scott! Thanks for caring and sharing!
God bless you, brother. You are the man.
Been homeless 10 yrs. Warms my heart knowing ppl like you guys are out there doing this.. ❤️🇦🇺
We have people camping out in a Salvation Army car park here, SE Vic., and services are handy.
May God bless and keep you safe.
Stay strong mate.
@Danboi Bless You and your new and improved life…
WOW. I love this man Carmen.. Such a kind and carrying heart. I would like to see an update on your progress. This is now June of 2020
Maybe in the spring you could bring out some vegetable seeds.
Man in red shirt, you are incredibly awesome!
Excellent suggestion.
I don't think you understand the dangerous situation 'red shirt' has put himself in. They will come to expect the help. Most of these folks have mental issues or do drugs, drink.
People who can't afford housing, no longer get unemployment, are seeking work, lost their homes..ect, these folks try to stay near shelters. Or have RVs or cars.
There are different classes of street people.
I used to work for a non-profit and helped find housing for women who were in shelters. The stories they have (and true ), are horrifying.
I'm in the Milwaukee area. It was terrifying what these women - and men have gone through in shelters and worse, how they got there. And, many of the women had their children with them and only what they could carry when they arrived.
So, ladies and gentlemen, teach your children how to behave. What I have seen and gone through is truly a snap shot of our culture and society and how we are evolving.
M.O.M. What sorts of things do homeless people need in the summer time? And at women’s care house? We have many of them in Flint would like to donate.
Vegetable seeds?? You mean to plant in the "kitchen gardens" of our new housing? The majority of homeless want a more stable life.
The homeless world.
Would benefit from more people like Carmen. You Sir, are an inspiration!
Thank all of you for what you are doing. My husband & I are seniors and homeless we live in our van with our fur babys, we have been here for 4 years. With my health issues & my husband has trouble walking, we live in California there is no one that can or will help we are on so many lists and still no help. God bless you
I'm a disabled senior citizen n California living in my car with my two cats. There is no future
I wish y'all lived where I do. There are so many resources that the homeless here take for granted because they are choosing this life style.
I would go to churches and keep going to church's until I got help or gas money to go to another location. My heart cries for you. In the city a person with a criminal record and a known drug abuser will get assistance before a disabled senior or vet. It's wrong on so many different levels. Have you tried uploading videos on RUclips showing your day to day struggles? Im sure you would get some help that way.
@@earthmama9597 Where do you live?
You are correct, sadly. Under new federal rules persons with substance abuse disorders are given preference over seniors and veterans.
@@earthmama9597 we want out of California where do you live?
I'm sixty years old, when I saw the older man I thought oh GOD this could be me, I use to think why don't they get a job I understand now,
For all those who think they could never be in this situation, just remember *75% of all Americans* are one paycheck away from becoming homeless......Edit: *most Americans*
thats why you figure out how to make money without relying on someone handing you a paycheck. do your own hustle.
@@freddyrassinger8198 what are you talking about? That's a complete lie. That's why these statistic exist. The 75% DOESN'T HAVE an emergency fund or family to help them if something goes wrong.
Kenneth White
Statistics prove most folks can't afford a serious emergency, like a $500 necessary auto repair.
What you say is on the money.
The country is a train wreck.
Freddy Rassinger, if you actualy gave a crap you would civily ask him where the stats came from, rather than call him an idiot...doesn' take a rocket scientist to figure that out!
I got this info from The New York Times. They covered an article on the economy, unemployment and homelessness. Mind you, it was a couple of years back. Maybe the stats have changed, however, the situations remain the same....
Who's my neighbor? Jesus said, love other's as yourself.
YOU FOLKS ARE AWESOME!!VERY HUMBLING!!!CHRISTLIKE!!!I AM IN TEARS!!GOD BLESS YOU FOLKS!!BLESSINGS!!!I LOVE 💘YOU ALL!!!Karen.
thank you for giving back to the homeless people. and making tiny homes to them.
God is realy proud of a man in the red shirt. Bless you man, your heart is huge!
Wow. Carmen has passion for for the homeless you never see. That's amazing. This should NOT be happening in America. It's just not right. I wish I had the resources to help. We are doing our best day by day to keep a roof over our families head. God send more people to help these people.
We are God's hands we are God's feet. He commanded us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We each have an opportunity to help somebody in need. You'll know it when it happens. Don't miss it!
Renee, You do have the resources. A smile, words of encouragement, research and donate time. Time is a valuable resource. You can help if you choose to. 4 hours a week.
Carmen God bless you! You have such a beautiful soul & you’re an amazing human being!
I love the moment at 23:09 when Carmen gave a big bear hug to his friend. Didn't matter to him that he was homeless. What a sweet man.
"Shack, building," its her HOME. Thank to this man for his kindness.
" I love people " I think it sums it up.
@@infiniti37G and that my friend will land you no where. Good luck with life with that attitude.
Carmen is a gem and this world needs more like him 🙏❤️
I was homeless for a while as a teenager wasn't very long but it is something that I don't wish upon no one. Carmen and his people are a blessing to this community.
Looks like camera man dude was getting on Carmen's last nerve for a minute especially with the 'why' questions and yes, more of us should step up... to intelligence enough to help others because this can be any one of us.
Thank you Mark!!
Mark Horvath (aka camera man dude) was playing devil's advocate. The intention was to hear an impassioned response from Carmen defending his position, and it worked.
With all due respect. I think and this is only my opinion. I think that the questions were for us, that's why is asked "well why aren't others doing it?" He also says you are not even a social worker. Hope I didn't insult you. Peace.
They are great friends, actually. Carmen is passionate, and sometimes that passion comes across as anger. In Mark’s most recent update with Carmen at the jungle (posted today, I think) he refers to Mark as one of his favorite people. They have known each other for a long time.
Carmen is an amazing human being, it's a shame that there isn't more action from the government to help out..
what entity owns this land.,,, these people can get kicked off it.....
This guys Empathy is unbelievable ❤️💯‼️
Most people wouldn’t know these hidden camps exist if we weren’t told or shown. So thank you for bringing light to this. You are all beautiful souls and am so so grateful for all that you do ❤️
Having high IQ, is not as valuable as having high EQ, at the end if the day... I love that guy in the red shirt. You can see his heart throug his eyes.
Having high IQ can actually be a very bad thing for oneself....The old saying "too smart for your own good" is 100% true.
There’s a lot of sadness there.
God bless Carmen, Mark, and all of the other private citizens that help our nations homeless. I get to feeling down and worrying about the bills, then a new video from Invisible People shows up, and makes me realize just how fortunate I am to be where I am!
"You're smart enough to help your neighbours!"
Without people like yourselves, the problem will never get solved. Thank you!!!! 🥰
We all need to get off of RUclips and go out and help some of our people man ❤️
I agree. However, the homeless people in my town would probably try to hurt the good samaritans. They are mentally Ill and/or on hard drugs.
@@Der8cho sooo, in those cases, they would need mental health, just that, advanced mental attention from psychologists and/or psychiatrists with the most advanced knowledge, with emotional intelligence, free mental health should be a free attention service in all the world, the same with free housing, not just for homeless people but for people that are forced to live with people that hurt them phisically, psychologically, sexually-psychologically or sexually, that's one of the biggest problems in the world
Did ya ?
@@gayhomelesswithpinknails4424 sorry, but the concept of 'free' is a fallacy. No such thing. Pick a different adjective.
I was homeless once, myself. However, now my motivations will provide the impetus to transition from one stead (1 bedroom) to a better location.
Carmen has my heart. I think I'm in love.
They're all a group of really good people concern with other human beings well beeing, they have hearts of gold God bless them.
Carmen has a beautiful heart. When Mark asked him why he helps these people, and he says “why not? They are human beings” just brought tears to my eyes. No truer words my friend 💙
I live upstate NY and Mark is right. This is a very affluent place to live. The cost of housing is astronomical. It scares me to think that any one of us can b in their position. If Carmen knows of a link to get in touch with homeless outreach in the Rochester area, I would b more than willing to donate my time, and help in any way I can. God bless all of you for what you are doing. It is very real and very sad.
Exactlly... .this is a true hero. We all need to have this attitude. God bless you for your compassion.
Oh, how my heart longs for a human kind like Carmen. I can really relate to his heart for people and individuals. He is so sincere and it's so hard to see that most people just don't care about other people...
Keep on going Carmen, you are just so amazing and humble. Such a pure heart :)
This world needs more people like Carmen to make it a better place for humans. I hope to see this amazing guy happy and content with himself for what he's doing today.
Some compassion😍that's what our world needs ❤LOVE❤
We need affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage!
But how will Jeff Bezos explore space?
@@brianbevilacqua4984 Send him up there on a one way voyage of a lifetime trip dude:)
Singapore built housing for everyone in the 70s.
@@MICKEYISLOWD I second that emotion.
@Kolya-The-Vodka-Guzzler The Homeless face death penalty living on the streets everyday in California. Especially the sick and elderly.
Mark, Deb and Carmen, God bless you!! God be with you in all you do!!
you have inspired me and made me cry through your videos and i now have the passion to go out in my city and help somebody other then myself please dont ever stop
Everyone’s important, everyone should have a home.
One day that will happen.
I am going to go out of my way to help as much as I can for the people here homeless in Nanaimo BC you people have put a fire to my soul to do my part to help out best I can. You guys are legend's.
So much respect for Carmen. Truly the people's angel 😇
Omgosh, this Carmen guy is such an amazing person. He made me cry with his sincerity and genuineness. He was truthful in his feelings about people and I understand how he feels I feel for people too it’s hard to deal with so you do things to try to help any change you get. It’s hard.
It's nice to see people doing charity, without forcing their religion down someone's throat....
Amen. The churches are failing to do what Jesus instructed. Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger. Do unto others as you would have done to you. Instead they judge, shame and reject anyone not just like them.
Thank you! ❤❤❤
Carmen and Deb are Saints....period........I LOVE THEIR HEARTS
Carmen is an earth angel. What a beautiful person.
Mark your doing an awesome job, keep it up. And everyone who helps are just as awesome. We have homeless here a lot and it seems to be getting worse, I would love to be able to go help people even if just giving blankets or whatever, I’m not sure how to go about starting it, so I hope you can give me some pointers on how I could get people to donate to help those in need any advice would be greatly appreciated Thank You and God Bless🙏🏻👼
Carmen and Deb Thank you!! You're the Best!!
Carmen & crew are amazing folks. You don't see this kind of humanitarian help in the USA. Our Homeless citizens are just as (or more) important than others in 3rd world countries. This is happening in our own backyard, but all you hear are "crickets". We can all do something even if it's just $5/mo or less.
@Blake Q : You can donate to #InvisiblePeople at Patreon. com/InvisiblePeople. Web address is in the video description. I contribute whatever I can afford. Thanks Blake!
It's true alot of people including kids are homeless in America
Or more? What are you even saying?
The nicest man I have ever seen in my life. He literally said because I like people. His passion for helping people is like no other. Much respect to you Carmen!
I'm crying my heart out... I also watched a series called.. Love and drugs ❤️💐😢😭😩, I'm sorry I haven't been on the Internet for a year nor spoken to a single soul.... Isolation so bad.... And I had a horrifically abusive childhood... RAPED at 4..i can't believe I've found my own Dominique Ruocco voice again... I had 2 beautiful beautiful children... MY son is struggling here in Cape Town as are soo many of his generation he's only known struggle.. We were poor.... I made everthing by hand.. I studied sculpture and finally became an artist at age 38 I began my seven year study.. Scrimping.. My son won awards for most hard working student in drama class to pay for his bare necessities... Anyway after one year of compelete muteness and some very hard hard years after being evicted from my house by by husband!!!..... I knew... Oh God I'm 44 now.. With a 6 year old beautiful beyond belief girl... And my son who I had ar 20 and just refused to abort him give him away..... Ect... This was my very first home. And being a sculptor I did most of the work... Laying a cement floor.. The place was my dream.... Wild huge garden next to a bird sanctuary and Bush.. Like a farm a hideaway a true sanctuary for my family and anyone who meant no harm was welcome to stay... MY son came home one day and said he knew a guy his age who was just coming off herion and he said had a nowhere to go... Not anymore... Anyway I digress.. I'm bad with names... The big man I spoke about this morning to someone for the 1st time.. I said I really respect this mani just watched a utube.. About a women with brain damage running to the streets to be safe from her abuser. Domestic violence!!!... She was in times square.... She was beautiful.. But it was my 1st vidoe and I was listening carefully to the interviewer whom I could not see.. So it was his gentle total sincere voice.... I said he is AMAZING.. AND clicked on all his videos... Till this one.. Boy when I "study" with my heart abd toes and tears... So I sought out ot they sought me out... The right medication for my disability and my long wait for a reapplication of a disability grant... Its 1700 rands in South Africa!!! U can't live on it.. The rents keep skyrockinting in Ooooh so beautiful Cape Town.. MY ass... Exuse me.... 1percent super rich and tourists flooding Cape Town because its so..... "Very cheap" as a holiday..... Its an extremely expensive city Full. Bloody stop!!!millions in this city in such poverty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Poverty does not discriminate. Anyway I know I must try a very hard struggle.... I'm also a domestic abuse survivor.... If u met me u would ever guess my story... Ive been told so. Often about various forms of of activism and my face book has been used to get help. Of all kinds for brilliant struggling artists... I am able to write well on art that is totally new.... Peoe will. Say "I can't see it" ".... Then I show you what them speaking my thoughts not something I learned an exam for... I've never had formal art classes.. I learnt in different studios at night to taking one night class a week here and everywhere there was a crack... Savage hardworking girl... Till I. Got injured.... So Everbody in this video has great passion.... U may look quiet and unassuming..... But all the men and women lugging.. The camera women... All are people who love people and are like me a lot...... A movement against suffering!...... Heroes all. Sky-blue hearts.... The frustration is high and hurts and up. Against the senseless insanity... Where we throw people in the garbage all over the world.. If u think in that greed no humanity... "uuur gh.. The unloved.. Unwanted lepors.. I too wrote a lil. Thing about Mother Theresa in a comment this morning.. To. Admonish a comment with all the the usual suspects and some new ones... Pray any pray warrior s out there for me that I make it so I can DO WHAT I Was........ Bornto do.... I will need guidance practical. Advice... See where I can be most useful in helping... I have a very strong protective and knowledgeable and BIGGEST LOVE FOR TEENAGE GIRLS.. YES.. MY DEAREST FRIEND A POET... SUPER INTELLIGENT SAID.. DOMINIQUE U R SO LIKE Artemis.. One if the virgin Godesses in Greek Mythology..... She has a total protector of young girls... But also. HERA WHO IS THE MOTHER.. I wrote this morning I wish I could have all these girls with me they need a huge dollop of love... I'm talking about the Tten girls solely living rough.. In Brighton!.. God bless and now I can share all Yr videos and tell everyone what to watch..... U R ALL BEAUTIFUL.. xxx I think people are beautiful. Thank you so much for letting me talk. I'm very grateful for your work. Xx go alread!!!! "
“I love people. And I care for them. And I’ve got it so I’m gonna share it.” We are blessed on earth to have people Carmen living in it.
It is hard to be Homeless, I know... God Bless these guys.
Carmen is a great dude with a huge heart!
I wish for more people like Mark, Carmen & all the other organizations trying to help the homeless and spreading awareness. 🙏🏼❤️
God bless Carmen and his family 🙏
Thank you for all you do Mark !
Carmen is an amazing person. wow.
Carmen is the type of person who restores my trust that we as a species might just survive. People like him give because they can’t sleep at night knowing that he has more than enough for himself and he has seen the need of those suffering.
I was homeless for 2 years living in my car, I took a shower daily at a rec center.
I had a job worked fulltime.
The problem I had is there is no affordable housing anywhere, one months pay wasn't even enough to pay one month.
I had one lady took me in and I lived with her for five years,
I have a disability, I finally got on gov housing assistance and got moved in a apartment labor day weekend.
I am very thankful to God.
See it's not a housing shortage it's a lack of AFFORDABLE housing!
Just donated 50$ for the second time for Carmens cause! Really a good man !!!
Please donate and help them if you can !!!! DONT JUST SIT THERE !!!
God bless you sir! We all have to do something to help! ❤️💯🙏
@Andrew Griffin hero? Are you high? It's all about helping! And setting an example! If I could get more people to help the homeless WHY shouldn't I ????
Get out of your little box.
Never let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Don't brag about giving, just give and keep it between you and God.
These people are a blessing from God and Jesus more people in this world need a little compassion
This, I think, is your best video about homelessness. I plan to cite this episode in an article about homelessness that I would like to write. I was the grant writer for a homeless shelter and volunteered in the shelter that we established. Thank you for this excellent video.
Bless these people for taking the time and giving back to humanity!! It warms my heart and gives me hope that the human race isn’t completely lost in greed and selfishness!!! If everyone behaved as these fine people do, our world would be a much better place!!!!!
Cheers
I will be displace in March I'm so frightened thank u for humanity
Did you manage to stay or find another place in time?
Are you on the street?
🙏 The Lord is meeting your needs.
Times are hard sometimes more than others.
Luke 9:58 He has been there. You are in good company. Rely on Him HE WILL get you through.
It's hard. It's doable. 🙏🙏🙏
He's the only one I know who can help. He works through others in many ways.
Hey 👋🏻 you ! Looking good, nice to see you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THE GOOD GUYS! 🤚🏻💯😍😃😃
Glad to see ppl who care, taking action.
👍🏻👍🏻A THOUSAND LIKES! 💙💙
again...thank you for all you do...blessings
Wonderful man !!!
"🙌 " Praise God for blessing the man in the red shirt to be a blessing to others ! ⚫️✌⚫️👍👍⚫️
Blessing YOU ALL, JESUS LOVES YOU
This was a good episode Mark i love how you're making people aware of other human beings who need our help!
Thank you!
Also Carmine and these folks are wonderful they have such good hearts God Bless You All!
Amen to all of the kind people who do these things, God bless Carmen and all of those with compassion and who value humanity above profit. If we lose either we are truly lost.
Carmen is a beautiful soul. His passion is my hearts passion, to love and help the homeless. God Bless. May I ask how you got started and where do we start?
( Mathew 7:13,14) "The path that leads to life is narrow, and few will walk on it. While the path that leads to doom/damnation is broad and many will walk on it".
(Romans 2:6,7) "God will repay each person according to what they have done.To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, He will give eternal life."
May the King of glory, Jesus Christ, bless those kind hearted people. The way to life, demands us a change within us, sheđding the ego, greed, hypocrisy, malice, lust of power, lust of money, hatred, and all evil and a change of heart with care to others, giving to others, honesty, kindness, self-control, pursuing peace with all and loving others. May we have a change of heart so that we may partake in that blessed life.
@@awetabdella3893 A-men my friend, A-men. God Bless
The state, government should be helping him take care of the states citizens.
The government has been infiltrated with Zionists. They want you dead.
Carmen made a good point re. "we're supposed to be the smartest, greatest country in the World"; The US is slowly becoming a Banana Republic; The gap between the "Haves" and the "Have-nots" continues to grow. Many people have to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet. a "living wage"....? Medical insurance for all...? Compare the incarceration level in the US with the rest of the "developed" world, and then drill-down into the "imprisoned-demographics". Racism, Gang violence, drug addiction, a lousy public education system; Oh, almost forgot the homeless. American "leaders" need to take a long and serious look at themselves and the "status quo". If they can sleep easily afterwards then the official crowning of the U S of A as a Banana Republic just become more inevitable.
@@siggifreud812 it starts with the voters. People in this country are undereducated.
Sandra McShane Yep- government is not a friend of the people.
@@user98xp And what people would that be? Mayors or Governors?
😭 carmen 💔i hope you see that your friend that you lost led you to help so many more than just him. 🙏🏻
Thank You Mark for bringing this HEARTBREAKING message to us ALL. NOW, Let us all do our part no matter how small.
I deliver beverages around Ithaca sometimes for my job and there's always homeless people on street corners. I remember one woman was out in 90° weather sitting in the sun. Crazy. I gave her my water bottle.
It’s about your heart
Hi Mark. My name is Pam, I came across your channel by chance and felt so touched. I, therefore, just HAD TO continue watching so many more! I couldn't help but feel inspired and compelled to congratulate and commend you on all the most AMAZING work and obvious genuine acts of kindness that you along with all of your associates continue to do for all of these less fortunate people who of course are after all just normal human beings just like you and me. It takes a really genuine, special person, one who is a truly compassionate and caring to accomplish or even just to begin to do what you guys and girls are doing, It's wonderful to know that there is still such incredibly kind, beautiful people in this world and it gives me hope. I can only imagine how strong your motivation and commitment must be for the cause and how much it must mean to all of you. Not to mention the many sacrifices you must have to make, The time and effort AND at times the impact it must make on your private, personal, and family lives too. I would like to take this opportunity to honestly and most sincerely commend and congratulate you on everything that you have already achieved and for everything that I am truly certain that you and all these other amazing, special people will continue to do, and for being prepared to do whatever you are able to for these desperately poor and deserving people. WHAT A REMARKABLE JOB THAT YOU ARE DOING. ******* Please note that I'm actually posting this against my partner's profile, unfortunately, I live in South Africa and can only dream and wish that we had caring people like you here in our country!! If only I could be part of something like this, I've ALWAYS had this yearning, longing and strong desire to help people. I'm just a minute fish in a BIG SEA but would love to do something no matter how big or small here or in fact anywhere else. Before I end I'd also like to ask you to please pass on these words and feelings to Carmen and his family too, what incredible human beings they must be too. Your stories are just so unbelievably awesome and mind-boggling to me. I have to say that This DOES NOT happen here. Lastly, I would also like to especially EMPHASIZE A MASSIVE ACHIEVEMENT, VERY WELL DONE on turning YOUR life around, for turning a bad situation into something extremely positive, and magical, not just thinking of yourself but also impacting the lives of so many others in such an unselfish positive way!!!! Your mom MUST BE VERY PROUD OF YOU! She has obviously raised a very good son. To all of you keep up the extraordinary work. I'll be watching.... lol Greetings from the small city of East London, South Africa!!!!!!