Homeless Since Age 9
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- It's easy to judge another person without having lived through their experiences. It's easy to think that you'd have made different choices, but the truth is, we are all different, and we all react to life differently.
Every time a person shares they ended up homeless at a very young age, my heart breaks. I cannot imagine a child growing up outside on the streets. I used to work as a family case manager. I know many people like to cast blame that homelessness is a choice, but when a child feels safer outside than with their family, I do not believe they can make a choice other than to survive. Besides, if homelessness was a punishment for bad decisions, we'd all be homeless.
Robert lives in a shack made of tarps and other materials they could find. The shack provides some privacy, but it's not much protection from the heavy that hit Los Angeles last week. When I first met Robert, he lived with his partner in a tent on a hill nearby. Caltrans came and swept the area but didn't clean anything; they just displaced homeless people out from where they were living. It really makes no sense that Caltrans would make life harder for Robert and his partner, but that's only the start of their problems.
Robert holds a posted sign for Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.18, otherwise known as a "sit and lie" law meant to criminalize homelessness. 41.18 defines that “nobody can sit, lie, or sleep on a street, sidewalk, or any other public location.” As a result, on January 10th, homelessness will be illegal in the area where Robert and hundreds of other homeless people live.
Several hundred enforcement zones around Los Angeles will soon make homelessness illegal, yet Los Angeles is not providing support for homeless people to get off the streets. Moreover, making homelessness illegal in large sections of the city reduces the places homeless people can live all at a time when homelessness is growing. This is cruel and insane, and it will make homelessness even worse!
Robert is the caregiver to his partner. She is HIV+ and suffers from mental illness. Because they are not married, service providers want to split them up. In just a few days, homelessness will be illegal where they live, and they have no place to go.
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I need you to know that there is some My struggle is real is the name who has posted your entire video of penny on FACEBOOK! I hate people like this who takes other people content. Please report them. I can send you the video if you like!! These people are scum. I'm sorry
@@funnybusiness7840 How?
@@funnybusiness7840 Can I tell you my story? On Facebook
Your a good man for helping the men and women who lost there homes and live on the streets..people have to remember we are all a paycheck away from being anyone of these people that live on the streets..those of you that look down on them and say it's there fault need to educate yourselfs before you judge.not all are drug addicts nor are they lazy and dont wanna work..I pray 2022 is a better year for everyone but 2020 and 2021 a lot of people lost their jobs and their homes and found them self's on the streets.we as a nation need to find a solution to get them off the streets and into homes so they can get a job and start over..thank god for this man invisible people who goes out and talks to them and helps in any way he can..with his posts more people are paying attention and helping even if its a meal or goodie bag..🙏
What an unbelievably sad story. To keep going all that time shows he's a very strong and brave man. I wish him all the best.
Thank u
@@robertepicrob5760 I hope you make it out man. You’re an inspirational guy and deserve much better treatment from our country.
I haven't had a paycheck since October. Finally get my first tomorrow, but if it wasn't for my friends and family and EBT, I could be living in my car. I got hired as a shelter monitor, getting to know the people who live here, I wouldn't want them on the street! God bless you Mark!🙏🌻🐾
i have been homeless 4 times in my life 60 years old now got a house now but my heart always goes out to homeless people where ever you are and who ever you are my thoughts are always with you also there should be more people like mark in this world of ours. he is a good hearted kind down to earth dude who is very special and makes great videos, thank you mark
God bless 💗
Anyone can be homeless at any time and homelessness should never be criminalized especially with rising rents and cost of living especially the price of groceries at stores with increased inflation good luck to him and everyone else .
It’s illegal to live on the streets, it’s illegal in a lot of places now to live in your car/van WHY? What do they want? Why you can’t live in your vehicle if you have nothing else?
They (society, especially the power elite) wants you to no longer exist so they don't have to think about it or smartly tackle the issues that cause homelessness. America is an austere hellscape.
They want people in jail, where they can make money off of them.
CAUSE BIG BROTHER WANTS EVERYONE IN A HOUSE PAYING YOUR TAXES & PROPERTY TAXES & BEING A GOOD LITTLE PERSON AND DO YOUR WORK AT YOUR JOB SO YOU CAN PAYS MORE TAXES SO THAT BIG BROTHER SCOOPS UP THE TAXES TO STAYS RICHER THAN YOU WILL EVER WILL BE IN YOUR LIFE TIME !!& DO AS THEY SAY !! & EVERYONE THINKS THATS YOUR CAMPING IN YOUR CAR AND YOU NEEDS TO GOES TO A CAMP GROUND !! THAT'S THE SOCIETY FOR YOU !! IT'S KINDA LIKES THE OLD SAYING , IF YOU THINKS THAT NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU , TRY MISSING A PAYMENT AND THEY'LL CALLS YOU ALL DAY EVERY DAY UNTIL YOU PAYS THAT BILL !! LOL
@@Tammy121111 LOL 😂
@@bonniewatson178 , PLUS WHEN YOUR NOTS PAYING ANY PROPERTY TAXES,& THAT TAX PAYS FOR THE POLICE THAT'S SUPPOSED TO PROTECT YOU AND IF YOU'RE NOT PAYING INTO THEM TAXES THEN YOU'RE MONEY ISN'T PAYING FOR THEM TO PROTECT YOU FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE OUT THERE !? THEY THINKS THATS YOU SHOULD BE AT A CAMPGROUND & HOW DARES THEM THAT THEY WANTS TO BE FREE FROM THE BILLS AND PAYING TO MUCH MONEY FOR RENT/OWNERS OF A STICK BUILT HOUSE !? LOL I KNOWS IT'S CRAZY BUT THAT'S HOW LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE & HOW DARES THEM FOR NOTS BEING A SHEEPLE !? LOL
Becoming homeless is a huge fear for many of us. People on the streets get treated so badly by society.
👏🏾👏🏾Thank you!
No homeless person deserves that cruelty.
Even when you live in a vehicle like I do, we get get treated like crap but there are some tender-hearted people out there that care. We are blessed to know them.
It's illegal to be homeless. Yet our society created homelessness. The Hypocrisy! We have got to end this!!
Amen very well said.. God bless you abundantly 💥💖🙏🙏
homelessness is not illegal. stop telling lies
@@alexandersmagin4769 Columbia, South Carolina flat out announced to the entire country that the homeless are to either leave the city or be jailed. You cannot be homeless within the city limits in Columbia, South Carolina. The guy in the video showed us a sign announcing a sweep of the homeless. Homelessness is illegal in so many places that even the snakes and scorpions and cactus in the Mohave Desert are evicting the homeless from the desert. The fish in the sea are evicting the homeless. The very sea the humans drove the homeless into. Yes, homelessness is illegal. YOU stop telling lies.
@@jasongates- you are telling lies right now cause being homeless is not illegal. they just don't want anti social behavior on the streets. you CANNOT be arrested just because you are homeless
@@alexandersmagin4769 , THEY EVICTS YOU IF YOUR LOITERING IN DELAWARE AND NJ AND MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA AND THAT ALSO INCLUDES THE HOMELESS TOO
I’m one paycheck away from being homeless I pray everyday for God to help me
I'm sorry...
Praying for you for a finicial breakthrough! Ask God! He will fix for you! Trust and believe!❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@mamasharon9193 Thank you
Most Americans live in this state of precariousness, myself included. I wonder when the workers will rise up. Solidarity✊♥️🌹
@@madelinevegas8123 I hope your situation gets better.
I once became homeless, Or houseless to be more precise. Believe it or not the fear leaves after a while. You become more comfortable with the situation. But you learn alot about yourself and your fellow humans. And society in general. It's a character building experience. If you survive.
Are you male?
@@LigareRadix I am
Just survived 20 months of homelessness. Only people I trust now is me. Nobody helped me, but me, and invisible angels. Saw others die and almost die. Saved one. Worked full time. Couldn’t afford $2g/month rent. Yea I learned a lot. And yea the fear dissipates. Marijuana I smoked, no other drugs
I hope we get to a point where homelessness is looked back on with abject horror like the rest of history's atrocities. These are our brothers and sisters out here suffering. It's shameful.
straight up🙏🏼
I love you my brother. Just know that you're not alone. Praying for you. You will always be in my heat and prayers.
Sending love to you, brother. Our real home is not in this world.
World belongs to everyone freind ! We are children of God sent through some irresponsible, unloving humans. But God loves us ! Try your best to survive & find love in this world.
Unfortunately, we're not going back there anytime soon.
@@Opethfeldt wanna a bet?
God bless you Mark and God bless the homeless.
Amen
Thank you Mark for giving this man empathy & kindness. Heartbreaking at the end where his only wish was for his girlfriend to be alright
He is a beautiful soul.
Sorry, I physically can't help you BUT I Do care... Thanks for sharing your story 💞
Such a honest man, much respect for him. The laws are against humanity
Against people civil rights, homes should be a basic right, not s hand out.
Well ..will u take them peoples in to ur home
@@pakliv3243 I think they meant that SHELTER shouldn’t be limited to people who can shell out THOUSANDS of dollars a month for rent or a mortgage, esp. since you’ll have nothing to show for your investment. 💸
If there are people getting rich off of collecting rent, there’s something wrong w/ that financial model. The money’s not going back into the community, in most cases, and it’s not like landlords usually care about upkeep of the property.
Shelter rates should be tied to the incomes of “regular “ folks, not those who got lucky in their lot in life, and have more money than they will ever need (yet feel like too much is still never enough). Inflation goes up, while incomes have remained stagnant. Also, keep in mind that there are lots of smart & talented people who never got to discover or develop their gifts, due simply to the family, culture, community, etc. that they were born into.. That’s also a key determinant of income potential. There are wage slaves who could actually be leaders and never have to worry about being able to pay for anything, if only even one person could see what they’re capable of.
Taking an unhoused person into one’s home isn’t the only solution. There are plenty of people we wouldn’t want to share a household with, regardless of their ability to pay.
@@pakliv3243 Watch your words, they will come back at you.
it's facist bourgeoisie law
We are all only ever 1 payday away from being homeless! God bless this man
Not true. I am 5 years away
Not all
@@nielsvvvv I pray you stay healthy for the next 5 years
@@ToadyWoods we're not promised tomorrow 👍
For some its one paycheck and for others its a series of unfortunate events I dont wish this on anyone
Precious Soul, God send someone to be of some help in every area of his life! Know that you are loved! You have a beautiful heart!
I've watched many of your videos and this is the first time I've left a comment. The young man in this video has touched my heart and made me realize the strength and resilience that so many of the "invisible" people in our society have inside of them. Although I've had my own struggles, I think I would retreat into myself or be so consumed with anger if I had (as this young man said) to live in a situation like this for even a day. The huge difference would always be though ~ that simply knowing it was only a day and that my privileged life was waiting for me ~ would make the whole experience very fake. It would be hard, yet still fake. So many of the people who you have interviewed are genuine and true souls and continue to survive where many would simply give up. I wish they could see just how amazing their spirits are. The whole situation around homelessness is overwhelming, unfair, and reflects so badly on our society. I mean it is wonderful that people are building tiny homes for the homeless, but why should they have to live in a tiny home? It's like when people give away old cans of food (like Lima Beans ~ sorry to anyone who likes Lima Beans) to their local food bank with the attitude that, "if you are hungry, you'll eat anything" or worse yet "Beggars can't be choosers". Why kind of reverse logic is this? Food is one of the easiest comforts we can provide for someone ~ why would anyone offer food with such a negative (bordering on cruel) attitude connected to it? I could go on and on. Mark, you are one of the special people on this earth. You are making a difference in the lives of people. Make sure you look after yourself too! And congrats of 26 years of sober living. That is a huge accomplishment.
This homeless guy reminds me of Johnny Depp . I pray for them. I hope everything turns out alright. For them and for anyone who is going through hard times right now.
Luck is a huge factor! He look like Deep but he wasn’t born under the same sign as Jonny
I am always amazed by the work you do. The world needs more people like you. God bless.
Why don't we have more halfway houses, homeless shelters in our towns? I cannot imagine being in this situation. May God keep you all safe 🙏 ❤️
CAUSE, THERES ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT SAYS "NOTS IN MY TOWN OR NOTS IN MY BACK YARD "OUT THERES CAUSE PEOPLE SAY THAT IT WILL BRING DOWN THE VALUE OF THEIR PROPERTY AND BLA BLA BLA !!
@@Tammy121111 But they have a point.
@@Tom_Samad , IN 1 WAY THEY HAVES A POINT BUT , WHO EVER DEALS WITH THE VALUES OF THE HOMES HAVES SCREWED THEM BUY RAISING THE VALUE OF A DUMPY PLACE AND TRYING TO CONVINCE OTHERS THAT IT'S WORTH MORE THAN THE NEXT PLACE !? & IT'S NOT WORTH CRAP!! SO NOWS THEY HAVES TO WORRY ABOUT THAT TOO !! & SO , EVEN IF THEY PUTS TINY HOMES NEXT DOOR , IT'S NOT GOING TO HURTS ANYONE'S VALUE !! IT'S A WICKED CIRCLE AND IF YOU DON'T KNOWS THE GAME OR THE PLAYERS ARE, THEN YOU SHOULDN'T BE PLAYING THAT GAME CAUSE, IN THE END YOU'RE THE ONE WHOSE GOING GETS SCREWED !!
@@Tom_Samad I'VE PLAYED THE GAME OF THE VALUES OF A PROPERTY BEFORE & WE WANTED TO DOWN SIZE TO SOMETHING SMALLER & THE PRICES ON SOME PROPERTIES ARE CRAZY & LOTS OF PLACES ARE DUMPS & NEEDS TO BE CONDEMNED & I'M NOT GOING TO BE BUYING HIGH PRICED DUMPS & FOR MORE MONEY THAN I OWES FOR WHAT I'M LIVING IN NOWS AND SO, WE'RE STAYING PUT WHERE WE'RE IN NOWS !!
because we'd have to raise taxes on rich people
I think the reference to "tiny homes built on cargo basings" refers to: PALLETT TINY HOMES. Mark showed us on a Sunday "live" that Arnold Schwarzenneger built about 28 of those tiny pallett homes for the Homeless.
Hi, Maria. This is Candy Grandpre. I just saw you in the chat. You told me to connect with you, so you can help me get a car.
You are doing such good work man. Every single person who watches your videos (regardless of the number) has no choice but to be deeply touched. I try to talk to homeless people all the time just to be a good person in Chicago and I’ll tell you what-you have a gift for being able to connect with these humans. So glad your experiences have brought you to this point where you can share these voices that no one listens to. I am so grateful you’re doing what you do and so happy to support!
CALTRAN (spelling?) sounds like the worst. Moving homeless ppl from place to place. Not a solution. It's BS.
So literally where do the authorities want people to go or expect them to go? Is their plan to arrest them and pop them in prison or just keep them walking, i cant imagine there js prison space... like what are they wanting here? To just, sorry to say it, but just starve them and let them just waste away on the city edges? Like what is their plan here?
I wish he would have let him talk more. He kept cutting him off. It would be really interesting to actually hear what he has to say.
Bros... may city developers and regenerative farmer-geniuses get together and make cob villages with (trainings) y'all
Put God first 🙏 2022
Poor guy, getting ignored because the couple can't split up... he's her caregiver...
Childhood traumas are the reason many ppl can't function in society. They are hurt & need to heal & forgive so they can be free from their pain an live a norma" life .
For the ones who is making homelessness illegal and continually breaking their promises, you one day have a God to answer to. You may be able to sleep at night now but your peace of mind will haunt you one day. When ask what his 3 wishes were, this man with a heart of gold, had only one unselfish wish... that was for his lady to get better. Too bad, the ones who want to make the homeless people disappear off the face of the earth don't have a heart of gold like this man.
If his partner gets on the right treatments for hiv her heath could improve a lot.
They wouldn't have a problem finding a place if the jobs would actually give people a chance. Can gain experience if they don't have a chance to get the experience.
It's a disgrace that his parents didn't do there oblation of caring and raising a child of 9yrs old or get stuck in the foster care system with strangers that start foster care farms for money,or pedophile monsters in this great country of wealth and not help anyone we should start sooner the better
Thank you for sharing his story, living in Arizona now, breaks my heart that this state couldn’t support for him when he was young. Wishing everyone nothing but the best ❤️
America help other countries. Throwing money everywhere yet in their country so much people not get help.
Well Said
They don’t give a damn,
Just donated $1000 buddy - you are awesome, keep doing what you're doing
Donated 1000 to who?
Thank you!
@@robertepicrob5760 To his cause
Wow, YOU are awesome!
@@sega64official Pleasure!
No human should have to live like this, rent is so high, im barely making it, and I give what I can.
dude was pouring his heart out and you cut him off
Because he’s rude he always does that then talks about himself
We must be watching a different video!
He’s filming, the man he’s interviewing stalled and keeps stalling in a search for words lost ( maybe it’s the weed that affected his brain development, he says he’s been smoking weed since childhood) in his thoughts so Mark was trying to connect to help him along to keep the interview moving, like you have to do when filming. Mark BRIEFLY mentions his homeless experience , again to keep the narrative moving but he doesn’t dwell on his life experience so stop it already!
This most disheartening part of watching these videos is how people are so invested in being a victim, I get it your childhood was just awful, but the victim consciousness, feeling sorry for yourself never worked from me. My dad was an alcoholic, my mom was always attention seeking so 2 immature adults that should have never had children.
@@karenshear6046 not true Karen, so stop already …. the man is trying to make a film
we hear the same things. “were on a list, they said it would be this long…” wow it seems homelessness has a similar tale. how can you let people sleep outside and give them some sense of outcome yet we know its just going to be the same for them.
Such a sad life to of been homeless since age 9 how could the adults b soo cruel Sir May u prosper in this hardened cruel world cause u deserve the good things in life threefold 😔
Of course you're assuming that's the truth.
Young man I seen the sadness in your eyes talking about your Dad.dont let that keep you down.remember it had nothing to do with you that is all on your dad.he is the one that missed out on all the great things in life by leaving you...not all men are ready to be fathers and they walk away but thats on him and one day he will look back and regret it.I no this because my dad left us when I was 5 and I remember that dad.he later told me he was sorry because he missed out on so much....you are a young man have faith and stay positive.I will keep you in my thoughts and prays.God buts people in our path that will change your life and help you get on your feet.dont turn them away.everything happens for a reason we just need to trust in God..🙏 p.s. no judge me here for you smoking weed..I dont see anything wrong with weed..now the other hard drugs I dont condone.glad to hear its just weed.
Thank u so much
My weed addiction made me homeless
We NEED AFFORDABLE housing. Also he shouldn't be split up from his partner.
More money needs to go to services to help Robert and others who are in desperate need.
+ Those NIMBYs need to shut up!
100% about trauma leading people to use. Everyone has their crutch; for some, it’s drugs. For others, maybe it’s food or money or pleasure…. Zero judgement about that though I do pray for you and your girlfriend. I pray that you can know true peace, joy, and stability.
Sad what his father said about going to store, then never came back. It happened to me- by a former acquaintence- too.
He remembers what his father said when he was 1? Not buying it.
@@mikegarrison7957 maybe his mother telled him that
Imagine a 9 year old homeless kid on his own. Not buying that either. Cops would of picked him up .
Bless you 🙏 ♥
No judgment. If these last few years has taught us anything it should be we are all 1 paycheck to homelessness
I would love to hear more about his family history, how and why he separated from his family at 9
@no more I don't live in the US. So average gringocentric gringo you are. I'm interested in this issues because I also have struggled with trauma (disfunctional family, etc.), addiction, homelessness and chronic illness, so I like to research on this.
@no more If you think people watch this for entertainment then stop watching this channel.
@no more even if somebody isn't directly related to this issues, is completely right to want to know, do research, write about it, etc. Is people like you that keeps on divisiveness, classism and a shitty world.
School is obliged and free so i do not Believe him
It's easy to blame others...
This is so heartbreaking 💔 and I feel his pain iam homeless and noone cares , may God bless you ,You matter, the problem is the ones who can really change things for the better dont because its not them
if he has 3 wishes, he wish his woman to live healthy. not money/drugs.. he has my respect
Thank you
World belongs to everyone freind ! We are children of God sent through some irresponsible, unloving humans. But God loves us ! Try your best to survive & find love in this world. God bless you !
So sad. These folks are humane and there has to be a better way. Sending payers.
Everyone needs a stress release! Glad he is staying away from heavy drugs! Get them a place somewhere ! They are on a list! Partners wether they like it or not! They need a 🏡!
He looks like a superstar like a cross between Jonny drop and debarge
💔
Merry Christmas 🎄🕊🐪🐪🐪
This poor guy~ his pain runs very deep. I hope he can get it together and lead a happy and healthy life🙏🏻
Help the homelessness LA you want them gone then help them have a shelter and ways to get work. Shit look at all jobs hiring, and or if they are disabled help them. My gosh
LA reminds me of Canada, Australia, and China = cold hearted.
My daughter is out there. She was on the train to come home she got off in la. She is troubled and I am at a loss on what to do
(((Hugs)))
Homeless since 9 thats all he knows
Not many people care. Put a band-aide on it and wait for the next election. Some try and so far all have failed to house and help the homeless. Pass the buck.
Someone help this man PLEASE. How anyone can be proud to say they're American is beyond me.
I'm choked for words. A mother that is to be responsible for her child at 9 years old !!!
What a piece of work she must be!! SHAME ON YOU!!!!
Where was the deadbeat father?
The GOVERNMENT!
Makes me sick. Bless this man and his girlfriend. I hope and pray yall are warm, not hungry, loving one another.
Pretty cold right now with only one blanket and no tent thanks to sanitation throwing Everything I owned away but most definitely loving each other and tryin to stay positive
We cant do anything about what family we r born into. Many homeless, all they know is the street. Without disapline, and a decent beginning, it becomes a revolving door for the underclasses.
Cared most about His Girl, that is how to judge Him ❤️
Be strong I pray that you get the strength to get the help you need to move on stronger and better don’t give up 🙏🙏🙏
This is as bad as an ASPCA commercial. Wish THIS was on TV.
Unrelated comment by anyone know what the style of the shades he’s wearing is called?
Great question. They are cool
My lady found them in the trash and they r really close to my prescription... They are oakleys
They are called HOBO shades.
Homeless and starvation and Mentally unstable without anything to relax myself is not an option.
I will hold up my sign all day today.
I will have normal traffic and I'm not leaving until I have enough of what I came out for. I will not hide in fear and be paranoid for no reason. On top of having nothing but the clothes on my back and backpack.
If he has been without stabled housing since 9, I question his mothers lifestyle and choices. He should at least have been protected until he was a teenager. It also tells me that the system in Arizona is not doing enough to protect vulnerable kids. The teachers should have noticed and informed the authorities about sheltering him. I’ve seen young kids his age walking alone, going to the corner store to buy stuff. I’ve asked them where they’re parents are. Sometimes they had pretty decent answers, other times they would run. I’ve never seen kids out on the street at night hours by themselves where I lived in South Florida.
Everybody in this world has a purpose in life the purpose of life is to make it threw anything but things will happen at the end just hang on u will get there just keep going 🥰
He deserves a better life and a fighting chance.
You get driven to live on the streets/forced...if that's all you have..that's all you have....God bless this poor sweet soul❤️😔
Life has been so unfair for this guy. Homeless from age 9 is just wrong.
The USA needs to help their people. What the fuck are they doing... (the government etc.)
Homeless since age 9 is a really long time
Homeless past 20 months til November...work full time no drugs can’t afford $2g/month rent. Where I am now, the homeless get a small piece of cardboard and write with a black marker in lettering so small it’s illegible...at least this guy tries. God bless him. God bless you
So sad 😭 what a man. God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
so sad but u wonder if he could be a Johnny Depp lookalike & earn off of that
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH
Mark dang dude homelessness has hit Baltimore, Maryland big time. For the longest time Baltimore was immune to BIG City homelessness because housing costs were reasonable for MOST people. NOW in 2024, Housing in Baltimore is sick expensive. Ugly nasty little houses in the ghetto were $100,000 now sell for $250K. Nicer small houses in the suburbs that sold for $250K now sell for $500K. A starter home costs $199K. Real life example my first house 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 625 square feet. I sold it for $129 and today its worth $201K. Cheap nasty county ghetto 1 bedroom condo's cost $100K. I can't afford a $500K house. Just to live near me you must make $80K a year to buy something cheap. It's insane!
It's a weird planet we live on.
These homeless guys are the most selfless, I've noticed. When it comes to the Genie in the lamp, they most often wish for good things not for themselves, but for others. Bless you, Mark, for what you do.
Very sad the amount of people going homeless and without healthcare. We need a change in politicians. Perhaps term limits and age limits are needed for politicians, new solutions to solve problems is what younger politicians can bring to the table. Hope this housing crisis ends and a helpful solution is found for the homeless.
They never wish for money. That's something ain't it?
Ppl need to move to the suburbs or small towns where it's more affordable and stay away from big cities
In my experience it's the exact opposite
Homeless people are still humans not bums
‘What is sober’ is a profound question which could have been explored. This was completely missed by the interviewer
your can do bus boy first …
If case worker can't split them up they will not help, woman east side ,man west side kids south side,they do this for all homeless people
Just watched Feed the streets in LA and NY , God bless this man
They should stay 2gether
I hope money from this video is going to this man. I hope it always goes to the people in the videos. That’s how it should go.
The Sickness Is The System/Richard Wolff
Greatest country in the world. About time to revise that statement.
JUST USE ONE SIGN IT WORKS ALL THE TIME, IT SAYS IS "HUNGRY"