kingtorta , it has to do because due to the end system mental institutions closed down and people with mental illness is on the streets without support. Human beings should live with dignity , the present economic system doesn’t consider it a human right,
Kingtorta - You might get a little "buggy" if you were sleeping on the streets too and trying to keep from being attacked, killed every night. Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?? These "mental" and "drug addicts" might turn completely around if given a SANE environment to actually live in. Think about it.
Look at his eyes;the way he keeps his head down. His shoulders bowed. This gentil man is close to being broken,if not already broken. So sad that others would squander the money than would mean SO MUCH to this man. May God bless and keep him safe
god blessed him with the homeless reality and will DEFINITELY save him if he tries to breathe underwater..............or play frogger on the freeway. God is always looking out.
@@zioncanyon100 or it could just be the "universe"...where we came from a big explosion/bang that came from nothing, and everything randomly happens by chance....perhaps the "universe" will save him.
He will never live to sleep in a room. American government is too slow, or they just dont care for poor people. Only for rich. America will be like India soon. Separated in castes.
@@writenamehere0000 , That's bullshit!!! There are still TONS of other cities in the USA where he can move and rent nice home for less than what he used to pay for a tiny hotel room full of bed-bugs in SF, and retire in dignity!!! Yet, he choose to be homeless on the nasty streets of San Francisco. Might be because of mental problems or how easy it is to buy weed and drugs in SF. If it's a mental issue, then shame on the government for not helping him, but if it's just for drugs, then No sympathy here...
Neoliberals are who you're talking about. The government can afford to give tax breaks to the richest 1% it can afford to make sure everyone is housed, they just choose not to.
You can inform the city council members in your city TO DO SOMETHING about giving free shelters and food. That will work. Definitely sitting here and praying will not help anyone. Be realistic and logical. I have done it in LA. but this is a large city with too many problems but the city gives some help . Also feed the homeless if you can. I do it . That is why I tell you what will work and what will not work. If your prayers were answered humans will not starve to death in poor African countries.
TheAs57 God helps those who help themselves. Prayer is a powerful tool in this War between good versus evil. It’s also how I communicate several times daily with the God of all mankind. Bottom line Jesus is the Answer to EVERYTHING! He is my wonderful Savior and He can be yours too. Many are called, but few are chosen.
@@rt3156 Praying will give false hope. I do not think praying will work because people in very poor African countries starve to death and do not have clean water. You have to do something in action. You should believe in Karma. Action that has consequences. Maybe I am logical and realistic.
Mark, thank you for the education on the homeless. I have learnt soooo Much through watching your videos. It is so easy to judge and dismiss a person who is down on their luck, forgetting that they are human beings with feelings like all of us! I pray that this gentleman's circumstances would change for the better.
Crying! I've been where he is! Today I thank God for each & ever little thing, I'm now bed ridden I stay in my room 24/7! But, it's a roof over my head! I have very bad social anxiety, I couldn't imagine to be on the streets in the shape I'm in with all my health problems! I just wonder how if any they get medical help? I have trouble myself! I can relate to this man with stomach issues,, that's one of mine! I watch all of this videos that I can, sometimes I wish I could each threw the phone to gave a hug from Al.! I know loneliness! This man looks like just a hug that someone loves him! I want to thank you for all your hard work you try to put in ppl face! I really don't understand how someone could just walk pass someone like a old box on the streets! May God's blessings come upon! Looking forward to tomorrow night live streaming! Blessings & please be safe! You are making a difference in someone life!
It sounds like you, like I are still in Survival Mode. I have a roof over my head but cannot afford it on my own and exist like you described. Where oh where is the ability to thrive. We have survived, but still, aren't thriving. The answer is a community, a community of survivor/thrivers, taking care of ourselves through common goals and common living.
The definition of insanity: Elect the same SF & LA (others) city leaders over & over expecting a different result. This is a travesty.. I hope this man is housed soon. He's way too fragile to be on the streets.
There is no vote...its already selected...only mindless government puppets believe there is...u haven't figured that out yet... Bush's "recount" should have shown you that
Oh my god! He really hit me hard! He do not deserve Living on the street! No one does, but This man really deserves to get a stabil life, like right now! Im sitting in Denmark and i wish i could help him out! I really wish i could
Living in America has become unaffordable. We need to flip the paradigm. Thank you, Mark. I know it's got to be hard doing these interviews sometimes. Thank you for letting us hear your conversations and be reminded that everyone has light within and we need to honor it. We've got to figure out more and more creative ways to tackle the problems of homelessness and isolation.
I was homeless from 2000 - 2002. It was horrific then, and I was in my 40's. I can't imagine what it would be like today. How - HOW can this country let this happen??!! I was making $250K annually at the time of my car accident. I was creamed by a drugged out judge's daughter, and she did not even get a ticket. I was left permanently disabled with a brain injury and multiple bodily injuries, and it totaled my car. Got nothing $.
Especially since he has been working & making an honest living. We're all told that if you work hard, stay out of trouble that you'll be taken care of. Go figure, huh.
@@tjpell68 Let these drunks and drug addict bums suffer!!! It's their fault that they don't want to be successful and independent with their lives!!! They make up these fake stories of their lives wanting you to feel sorry for them!!! They will even taking their lies to their grave!!! They are brainwashed into their own world thinking jobs and money is supposed to come to them!!! I don't feel sorry for them!!! If illegal immigrants can come to this country broke and live a successful life so can these lazy fucks on the streets!!! They should all be dropped off on a remote island!!! They will probably end up cannibals eating off of other homeless people's dead bodies!!!
If we are human, why don't we behave human? This man looks so broken and in so much pain, what is wrong with us and mostly higher up that this is the reward we give a man for working hard his whole life...
@@RadioNebby you know in Russia just everybody think that living in California its like in paradise, where everything easy, all people happy without any problems at all. So what do you think about it? Thank you very much!
@kingtorta i pray and ask God to bless Mike because he is homeless for 8 years. I don't think i will hurt Mike praying for him right? Maybe he needs to be prayed for. I had a Idea for an App for the homeless people but i find no sponsor.😢😢😢
warmsunny today Yes my family and I lie in Mexico and it is a great upgrade in quality of life. Many of these people with income could live in Mexico with money to spare.
that's true there is a big community of American retirees here in Mexico and it's growing bigger and bigger, I guess it's because of the same reason because living costs are just a fraction of those in the USA. My relatives in LA are paying 2000 dollars a month for the smallest apartment of life, you could literally rent a mansion for that here in Mexico.
True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It is not haphazard and superficial. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1966.
@kingtorta yes and no. There has to be a lot more understanding of issues like depression, anxiety and other things, drug addiction for example. Now look at one of the billionaires who live in or around San Francisco, for example, larry ellison, €66 billion, that's just one. Some estimate there are 150 billionares in the area. And he gives to the right people, say 500 million dollars, about 4% of his wealth to San Francisco. Provides accommodation, not dormitories, a room for your self, access to showers washing machines. Now you are going to need good strong minded staff to run this place. Most of the money, today, goes to CEO who pay them self's ridiculous amounts of money. For example one CEO, shelter UK, in the UK gets paid £122,000 or $155,000 a year, too look after the homeless. The president and CEO of the American Red Cross is Gail McGovern, and her base salary has remained $500,000-without any pay increase-since she joined the American Red Cross in 2008. Could you live on $500,000 a year ? You could get the CEO from shelter for a saving of $350,000 a year. Does that give you some idea where the millions goes, not too the people on the front line.
They should build something like capsule home. Everyone has about 100 sq ft just has somewhere they can sleep, warm and safety . Shared kitchen and bathroom
Sal Paradise ? Not just only for him. Just gov should build something like that keep homeless people have safe place to get on their feet again. Homeless is like black hole. Once falling into it. It is almost impossible to climb out. Homeless people get rub, beat up on the street and they suffer in winter. So may be gov should build a building has capsule apartment in there with shared bath kitchen for this homeless people stay in. Some of the homeless people really want to restart their life and career. They just need a chance.
@@CaptainSpalding72 When you get to certain age. It is really hard look for work. Especially you are homeless doesnt have place to keep up personal Hygiene and most job place want you to suit up for interview. Not all homeless is ****aholic.. Some of them just need a place to get on their feet again.
Look at how Japan takes care of their homeless - small cages, literally. Probably just enough to lie down in. That's what your pods would be, except much more dangerous due to drugs & alcohol. Also the noise level is off the chart. Idk the answer. This guy appears to have a history of alcoholism, imo.
I love watching your stories on the homeless keep doing what you're doing. The stories are humbling, motivating, and appreciative to know how good thing really is once you hear someone else situation.
@Duro Brunetti Indeed. San Francisco's elected and appointed leaders have sacrificed common sense, and common decency to expand "personal freedoms", and sexual perversions.
@@jntj3007 Let these drunks and drug addict bums suffer!!! It's their fault that they don't want to be successful and independent with their lives!!! They make up these fake stories of their lives wanting you to feel sorry for them!!! They will even taking their lies to their grave!!! They are brainwashed into their own world thinking jobs and money is supposed to come to them!!! I don't feel sorry for them!!! If illegal immigrants can come to this country broke and live a successful life so can these lazy fucks on the streets!!! They should all be dropped off on a remote island!!! They will probably end up cannibals eating off of other homeless people's dead bodies!!!
san francisco? more like san franshitsco. I bet there's tons of homeless doody all over the place for the soy boy techies to get their yeezys covered in as they walk to get the frappacino espresso from starfucks/starbucks.
@@brendaleverick3655 If only everybody had the same common sense thought process. Live where you can afford housing, even if it’s not beautiful. Isn’t it worth having shelter? That’s what the majority of the world does.
I like him so much. I hate to feel so powerless while watching these videos. Please do something about it people. I'll try to do my work here where I live. This is not how life should be. We should help each other out, we humans are a group, a family. We should treat each other such.
Mrs. O. We need to stop housing and feeding and doctoring the millions of ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS in our country. Build the wall already and enforce existing laws. We also need to stop supplying dope addicts with needles and methadone etc. We also need to stop paying for the murder of millions of babies via Planned Parenthood etc.
By the looks of him he is ill, I would not be surprised if he is not even 60 years old. It's more than clear that money given to comfort the homeless, is ending up in the wrong pockets! Bless you Mike, I have no answer for you, but if I lived nearer to you, I would give you a room and some money to live on. Come on people of San Francisco show this gentleman your good heart!
No one can afford that and they can't afford to leave. I pray for them. I have been there and done that. Poor guy. PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED ON THEM. Hugs and Prayers to them all and you Mark and your crew.💖🙏
Ah, I don't smoke weed, Mark. Anyway, I wonder how Mike is doing now? He has such a sweet spirit and I pray he is housed, have support, and is doing much better.
I rather retire in a small town in Texas(low crime). Where business's from other cities aren't moving in or the town isn't booming, which will increase rent prices. Prefer a non-college town, this can also cause landlords to increase rent prices(competency). You want to move to a place where their is more vacant apartments to choose from. Boring town for me is not even a problem.👍
I agree. I'd like to live in San Francisco too but I simply cannot afford it. So I moved to where I can afford. Not the most exciting place in the world but I have a roof over my head and a $500 Pontiac Vibe in the driveway. The idea of being homeless in one of the most expensive cities in the world is kind of ridiculous. Move to Kansas, Missouri, Ohio. . .there are plenty of places where a person who isn't a addict can go and do fine. California is not one of them.
@@pbattis1 if I live in California I probably be living in my car, too. I'm 62, don't make a lot of money here in Dallas, but doing okay. So how can that be you say? Well I bought a condo back in 1984, paid it off early. So I've been mortgage free for over 10 years now. My car is paid off & no credit card debt. So I'm bless here in my great state of Texas!! Ya, 😁👍
From an Australian perspective, this is very troubling. He strikes me as a very downtrodden but genuine guy who deserves better. Having been to SFO many times, but not for 10 years, i really enjoyed the city, but it has become ridiculously expensive and so disgusting from a public sanitation and homelessness perspective I will never go back. Conferences I attended there are relocating. I just don't understand why this man doesn't move to a smaller less expensive location. There must be dozens of less expensive more livable places in the USA, or even Mexico. I hope he gets his life in order as he seems very deserving.
Why would you force people to live together? Each individual has a right to their own space. Don't be turning USA into a country where people live in cages and have to share a bathroom and kitchen with dozens of other people. The circumstances for being homeless are different for each homeless person. That does not mean they should be treated as though they were worthless. You could also be homeless before this day is through.
Have one of those billionaires out there buy a closed down shopping center like sears. Get scrap cars from the junk yard and park them in the sears parking area. People could put foam mattresses in the cars to sleep on. Each car could be a small house for a person. Restrooms and a shower building could be built on one end like they have at a state park. Next to that another build to prepare meals.
A jazz guitarist! I have played lead guitar in working bands for over 30 years and couldn't comprehend how to play jazz. A awesome guy who should not be homeless.
I hope he finds a place to stay soon. This is unacceptable. God bless him.
No, it's unacceptable to be homeless for everyone at all..especially in a place like this...SHAME ON THE ONES RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT
kingtorta , it has to do because due to the end system mental institutions closed down and people with mental illness is on the streets without support. Human beings should live with dignity , the present economic system doesn’t consider it a human right,
Kingtorta - You might get a little "buggy" if you were sleeping on the streets too and trying to keep from being attacked, killed every night. Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?? These "mental" and "drug addicts" might turn completely around if given a SANE environment to actually live in. Think about it.
He needs to get a job. MAGA!
Donald trump is President there are jobs every where of you cant make it in america then you really are pathetic
Look at his eyes;the way he keeps his head down.
His shoulders bowed.
This gentil man is close to being broken,if not already broken.
So sad that others would squander the money than would mean SO MUCH to this man.
May God bless and keep him safe
god blessed him with the homeless reality and will DEFINITELY save him if he tries to breathe underwater..............or play frogger on the freeway. God is always looking out.
That's what really made this so sad was he has no hope. I hated seeing it.
@@zioncanyon100 or it could just be the "universe"...where we came from a big explosion/bang that came from nothing, and everything randomly happens by chance....perhaps the "universe" will save him.
He will never live to sleep in a room. American government is too slow, or they just dont care for poor people. Only for rich. America will be like India soon. Separated in castes.
@@writenamehere0000 , That's bullshit!!! There are still TONS of other cities in the USA where he can move and rent nice home for less than what he used to pay for a tiny hotel room full of bed-bugs in SF, and retire in dignity!!! Yet, he choose to be homeless on the nasty streets of San Francisco. Might be because of mental problems or how easy it is to buy weed and drugs in SF. If it's a mental issue, then shame on the government for not helping him, but if it's just for drugs, then No sympathy here...
Beautiful person. Respectful, kind, good talk... This interview has moved me, it has broken my heart... God bless him...
This was 2yrs ago. I wonder how he's doing now. He seems like such a sweet person.
My heart breaks for this gentleman. I can only pray that he gets help soon.
This is the reason I flat out refuse to give money to other countries! We need to take care of our own! I support affordable housing 1000 percent!!
Neoliberals are who you're talking about. The government can afford to give tax breaks to the richest 1% it can afford to make sure everyone is housed, they just choose not to.
Dont let the right-wing democrats and republicans pit us working class against each other .
@@CaptainSpalding72 yea like it was any better when Ronnie Rayguns was Gov. LOL
Everyone's human
@@PoopSmack except Bolton, Pompeo, Cheney, Bebe, Kissassenger....Nikki Haley.
Praying for mike.. so precious.
Thank you for making these videos. You have such a great heart.
Thank you. I am also tired of reading nice words with no action.
You can inform the city council members in your city TO DO SOMETHING about giving free shelters and food. That will work. Definitely sitting here and praying will not help anyone. Be realistic and logical.
I have done it in LA. but this is a large city with too many problems but the city gives some help . Also feed the homeless if you can. I do it . That is why I tell you what will work and what will not work.
If your prayers were answered humans will not starve to death in poor African countries.
TheAs57 God helps those who help themselves. Prayer is a powerful tool in this War between good versus evil. It’s also how I communicate several times daily with the God of all mankind. Bottom line Jesus is the Answer to EVERYTHING! He is my wonderful Savior and He can be yours too. Many are called, but few are chosen.
@@rt3156 Praying will give false hope. I do not think praying will work because people in very poor African countries starve to death and do not have clean water. You have to do something in action. You should believe in Karma. Action that has consequences. Maybe I am logical and realistic.
Stephanie Stafford ur beautiful
What a gifted, gentle and handsome man!!!!!!!! God, please help him and others. People, let's count our blessings instead of our problems.
Amen! We are VERY blessed!
"I'm not perfect, but I'm just trying to survive"..... :(
This guy melts my heart. Hes a sweetheart and for the simple fact that he is human he deserves better.
My heart sank while watching this. I feel soo bad for them. I hope you get a home soon. 😭💕
such a kind old man
Mark, thank you for the education on the homeless. I have learnt soooo Much through watching your videos. It is so easy to judge and dismiss a person who is down on their luck, forgetting that they are human beings with feelings like all of us! I pray that this gentleman's circumstances would change for the better.
We got the same problem here in Germany.
Crying! I've been where he is! Today I thank God for each & ever little thing, I'm now bed ridden I stay in my room 24/7! But, it's a roof over my head! I have very bad social anxiety, I couldn't imagine to be on the streets in the shape I'm in with all my health problems! I just wonder how if any they get medical help? I have trouble myself! I can relate to this man with stomach issues,, that's one of mine! I watch all of this videos that I can, sometimes I wish I could each threw the phone to gave a hug from Al.! I know loneliness! This man looks like just a hug that someone loves him! I want to thank you for all your hard work you try to put in ppl face! I really don't understand how someone could just walk pass someone like a old box on the streets! May God's blessings come upon! Looking forward to tomorrow night live streaming! Blessings & please be safe! You are making a difference in someone life!
It sounds like you, like I are still in Survival Mode. I have a roof over my head but cannot afford it on my own and exist like you described. Where oh where is the ability to thrive. We have survived, but still, aren't thriving. The answer is a community, a community of survivor/thrivers, taking care of ourselves through common goals and common living.
Prayers for all the Homeless People
The definition of insanity: Elect the same SF & LA (others) city leaders over & over expecting a different result. This is a travesty.. I hope this man is housed soon. He's way too fragile to be on the streets.
TRUTH!
I agree fully! God's blessings
There is no vote...its already selected...only mindless government puppets believe there is...u haven't figured that out yet... Bush's "recount" should have shown you that
Same thing happening in New Mexico
The Angry General dumbest response ever.
Oh my god! He really hit me hard! He do not deserve Living on the street! No one does, but This man really deserves to get a stabil life, like right now! Im sitting in Denmark and i wish i could help him out! I really wish i could
I'd take him such a gentle soul. I pray is faith stays strong. God bless
Mike, I truly wish you can find a safe place to live.God bless you, I will pray for you.
Breaks my heart, such an honest nice man, he doesn't deserve to have to live on the streets, its no fault of his own.
Living in America has become unaffordable. We need to flip the paradigm. Thank you, Mark. I know it's got to be hard doing these interviews sometimes. Thank you for letting us hear your conversations and be reminded that everyone has light within and we need to honor it. We've got to figure out more and more creative ways to tackle the problems of homelessness and isolation.
kansas called they want you back.
@@zioncanyon100 Huh? Me? I'll keep that in mind. Have a lovely one.
@@zioncanyon100 By the I LOVE trolls. Always wanted me a troll doll. So thanks for makin my day.
And now it's 2023, oh how things changed for the better..
@@RainRemnantYup. Whatever party that's in power, one thing that never changes is Neoliberalism for the last 42+ years !!
I wish I could take him home. He is the sweetest man
I was homeless from 2000 - 2002. It was horrific then, and I was in my 40's. I can't imagine what it would be like today. How - HOW can this country let this happen??!! I was making $250K annually at the time of my car accident. I was creamed by a drugged out judge's daughter, and she did not even get a ticket. I was left permanently disabled with a brain injury and multiple bodily injuries, and it totaled my car. Got nothing $.
My Prayers are with Mike & all others who are homeless & hungry. ❤️
Crazy world. This is just so wrong. Housing should be affordable, it is a necessity of life.
Especially since he has been working & making an honest living. We're all told that if you work hard, stay out of trouble that you'll be taken care of. Go figure, huh.
Except in Seattle in Cali because they tax the hell out of everything
Bulletin: Homelessness will go away when government control goes away.
@@tjpell68 Let these drunks and drug addict bums suffer!!! It's their fault that they don't want to be successful and independent with their lives!!! They make up these fake stories of their lives wanting you to feel sorry for them!!! They will even taking their lies to their grave!!! They are brainwashed into their own world thinking jobs and money is supposed to come to them!!! I don't feel sorry for them!!! If illegal immigrants can come to this country broke and live a successful life so can these lazy fucks on the streets!!! They should all be dropped off on a remote island!!! They will probably end up cannibals eating off of other homeless people's dead bodies!!!
@@Angry.General1461 You are suffering worst than any homeless person.
This is someone I'd sit down, break bread with and just hold a humble conversation.
If we are human, why don't we behave human? This man looks so broken and in so much pain, what is wrong with us and mostly higher up that this is the reward we give a man for working hard his whole life...
What a beautiful soul i pray he finds a home
This is beyond heartbreaking I pray he finds help and a safe place to lay his head.
San Francisco is getting so expensive that soon you’ll have to pay a grand a month just to live on the street
California will start taxing us just to breathe air!
That's sadly very funny.
weston
We’re getting to that point. 😂
@@RadioNebby you know in Russia just everybody think that living in California its like in paradise, where everything easy, all people happy without any problems at all. So what do you think about it? Thank you very much!
@@ВладСтародубцев-й8и Paradise for the rich, hell for the poor.
God Bless you Mike ❤️🌷🙏
@kingtorta i pray and ask God to bless Mike because he is homeless for 8 years. I don't think i will hurt Mike praying for him right? Maybe he needs to be prayed for. I had a Idea for an App for the homeless people but i find no sponsor.😢😢😢
That interview broke my heart, how sad our government is. This is a decent humble man.
This was an awesome interview, thank you so much for being so loving and such a good listener with him ❤️
Tears in my eyes. I wish I could find him and provide some support.
It costs only $100 a month to live in an apartment in Mexico. They could use a tourist Director like Mike.
Many of elderly could live in Mexico on their retirement & social security
You should reach out to him. Your suggestion is a good option.
warmsunny today Yes my family and I lie in Mexico and it is a great upgrade in quality of life. Many of these people with income could live in Mexico with money to spare.
Why does he live in an expensive city? Why not rent in a small cheap town where rent is cheap?
that's true there is a big community of American retirees here in Mexico and it's growing bigger and bigger, I guess it's because of the same reason because living costs are just a fraction of those in the USA. My relatives in LA are paying 2000 dollars a month for the smallest apartment of life, you could literally rent a mansion for that here in Mexico.
So sad. Thank you for caring and sharing. You are a blessing and provide hope for these invisible people. Thanks brother.
Praying for you sir, God hears our prayers.
My heart breaks for this man. Father God, help him. Help them all. ♥️
I am praying for him now!
I'm in Tears watching this gentle man in this condition ...Praying with all my heart for him to have a better life ....A home ...💖👏
GOD, please bless Mike😇, please!Thank u very much, GOD!🙏🙏🙏
So sad 😭 I hope this man gets a place prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I hope and pray that he finds a place to stay!! This breaks my heart 💔
True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar.
It is not haphazard and superficial. It comes to see that
an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
1966.
Amen❣perhaps if we had MLK spirit we could see another revolution to free these people ❣
@kingtorta yes and no. There has to be a lot more understanding of issues like depression, anxiety and other things, drug addiction for example. Now look at one of the billionaires who live in or around San Francisco, for example, larry ellison, €66 billion, that's just one. Some estimate there are 150 billionares in the area. And he gives to the right people, say 500 million dollars, about 4% of his wealth to San Francisco. Provides accommodation, not dormitories, a room for your self, access to showers washing machines. Now you are going to need good strong minded staff to run this place. Most of the money, today, goes to CEO who pay them self's ridiculous amounts of money. For example one CEO, shelter UK, in the UK gets paid £122,000 or $155,000 a year, too look after the homeless.
The president and CEO of the American Red Cross is Gail McGovern, and her base salary has remained $500,000-without any pay increase-since she joined the American Red Cross in 2008.
Could you live on $500,000 a year ?
You could get the CEO from shelter for a saving of $350,000 a year.
Does that give you some idea where the millions goes, not too the people on the front line.
They should build something like capsule home. Everyone has about 100 sq ft just has somewhere they can sleep, warm and safety . Shared kitchen and bathroom
Sal Paradise ? Not just only for him. Just gov should build something like that keep homeless people have safe place to get on their feet again. Homeless is like black hole. Once falling into it. It is almost impossible to climb out. Homeless people get rub, beat up on the street and they suffer in winter. So may be gov should build a building has capsule apartment in there with shared bath kitchen for this homeless people stay in. Some of the homeless people really want to restart their life and career. They just need a chance.
@@CaptainSpalding72 because he is. We are all only 1 paycheck away from being in his shoes. Stop asking stupid questions
@@CaptainSpalding72 When you get to certain age. It is really hard look for work. Especially you are homeless doesnt have place to keep up personal Hygiene and most job place want you to suit up for interview. Not all homeless is ****aholic.. Some of them just need a place to get on their feet again.
Look at how Japan takes care of their homeless - small cages, literally. Probably just enough to lie down in. That's what your pods would be, except much more dangerous due to drugs & alcohol. Also the noise level is off the chart. Idk the answer. This guy appears to have a history of alcoholism, imo.
@@CaptainSpalding72 From my comment, I never meant for this guy. just in general what we can help homeless people....
No interruptions. Great interview! Very professional.
I love watching your stories on the homeless keep doing what you're doing. The stories are humbling, motivating, and appreciative to know how good thing really is once you hear someone else situation.
Poor thing, this beautiful man needs a voice. Thank you invisible people for giving these wonderful souls a voice 💕
Heart breaking. He needs to be given some help. Amazing despite all he sees San Fran as a city with a lot going for it.
@Duro Brunetti Indeed. San Francisco's elected and appointed leaders have sacrificed common sense, and common decency to expand "personal freedoms", and sexual perversions.
@@jntj3007 Let these drunks and drug addict bums suffer!!! It's their fault that they don't want to be successful and independent with their lives!!! They make up these fake stories of their lives wanting you to feel sorry for them!!! They will even taking their lies to their grave!!! They are brainwashed into their own world thinking jobs and money is supposed to come to them!!! I don't feel sorry for them!!! If illegal immigrants can come to this country broke and live a successful life so can these lazy fucks on the streets!!! They should all be dropped off on a remote island!!! They will probably end up cannibals eating off of other homeless people's dead bodies!!!
THE BEST HOMELESS PEOPLE I EVER HEARD IM NOT PERFECT MAN I DONT BOTHER TO ANYBODY
THANK GOD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS, AND KEEP PRAYING.
Dear God 🙏 put your loving hands on this man ..or call him home he needs a break ..in my prayers tonight
Hope he will have a room soon. It is so sad. His eyes are full of despairs
God Bless you Mike. I hope you find housing and everything you are looking for brother.
Someone needs to advocate for this man.
a jack of all trades builder who has helped build the city left behind by the government,
a tragedy to see.
It's way to expensive to live in San Francisco.
Thats probably the worst place to be homeless at.
san francisco? more like san franshitsco. I bet there's tons of homeless doody all over the place for the soy boy techies to get their yeezys covered in as they walk to get the frappacino espresso from starfucks/starbucks.
It's such a shame that it's unaffordable there. I enjoy cold weather, and might move there if it was affordable.
@@brendaleverick3655 If only everybody had the same common sense thought process. Live where you can afford housing, even if it’s not beautiful. Isn’t it worth having shelter? That’s what the majority of the world does.
Sweet kind ❤️ man. Praying for you!
He shouldn’t be suffering like this in his golden years. My God this world is trash. Bless this man 💜
The world is beautiful, perfect. People on the other hand... It'll never change for the better, will it? God bless you
How do you survive out here?
" Do alot of praying..."
I'm crying over that statement!
Conrad Gallardo , it is hard not to cry listen to Mike
Mark, because of some comments even in your life streaming on Sundays that a combination of mean and stupid people also follows your channel :)
@@Angry.General1461 God bless you!
Hello and love to Mike. Hang in there bro.
THIS IS SAD FACE OF AN ANGEL.
THOSE ARE SAD EYES OF AN ANGEL.
ANGEL ON EARTH.
AMONG HUMANS.
God bless you Mike, I hope you find a place you can call home very soon 🙏🏻💙
Nice man ,thanks for the interview . I hope they build more SRO's in San Francisco and other large city's .It would help so much .
It's illegal to build SRO's now unfortunately.
The way he looks at the camera, he shares his pain so effortlessly.
Someone please help this man. Hell I will. Need an update on him
God bless you and keep you safe. Hope you find a home ASAP.
I like him so much. I hate to feel so powerless while watching these videos. Please do something about it people. I'll try to do my work here where I live. This is not how life should be. We should help each other out, we humans are a group, a family. We should treat each other such.
I was also homeless in San Francisco, terrifying to say the least. Changed me forever...
I have seen this a long while ago, I wished there was an update to this stories.... I hope he has got a place now.
God Bless you Mike! Is there an update?
We need to stop FUNDING GOVERNMENT!!
Mrs. O. We need to stop housing and feeding and doctoring the millions of ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS in our country. Build the wall already and enforce existing laws. We also need to stop supplying dope addicts with needles and methadone etc. We also need to stop paying for the murder of millions of babies via Planned Parenthood etc.
By the looks of him he is ill, I would not be surprised if he is not even 60 years old. It's more than clear that money given to comfort the homeless, is ending up in the wrong pockets! Bless you Mike, I have no answer for you, but if I lived nearer to you, I would give you a room and some money to live on. Come on people of San Francisco show this gentleman your good heart!
God bless u Mike. I hope u find a place soon.
No one can afford that and they can't afford to leave. I pray for them. I have been there and done that. Poor guy. PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED ON THEM. Hugs and Prayers to them all and you Mark and your crew.💖🙏
Good bless u gentle man
Aww poor guy my heart goes out to him he great person..
I wonder if this gentle soul is still alive 😢
Ah, I don't smoke weed, Mark. Anyway, I wonder how Mike is doing now? He has such a sweet spirit and I pray he is housed, have support, and is doing much better.
This breaks my heart.
I rather retire in a small town in Texas(low crime). Where business's from other cities aren't moving in or the town isn't booming, which will increase rent prices. Prefer a non-college town, this can also cause landlords to increase rent prices(competency). You want to move to a place where their is more vacant apartments to choose from. Boring town for me is not even a problem.👍
I agree. I'd like to live in San Francisco too but I simply cannot afford it. So I moved to where I can afford. Not the most exciting place in the world but I have a roof over my head and a $500 Pontiac Vibe in the driveway. The idea of being homeless in one of the most expensive cities in the world is kind of ridiculous. Move to Kansas, Missouri, Ohio. . .there are plenty of places where a person who isn't a addict can go and do fine. California is not one of them.
@@pbattis1 if I live in California I probably be living in my car, too. I'm 62, don't make a lot of money here in Dallas, but doing okay. So how can that be you say? Well I bought a condo back in 1984, paid it off early. So I've been mortgage free for over 10 years now. My car is paid off & no credit card debt. So I'm bless here in my great state of Texas!! Ya, 😁👍
Poor fella, what a cruel world. Heartfelt sorrow for people in this position.
Seems a Sweet man. Could be your uncle .
or it could be a hologram, and this is the matrix and this guy was actually the terminator the whole time.
That is right God bless him.
Mike seems like such a sweet guy, I really hope he’s doing well
God bless him❣
From an Australian perspective, this is very troubling. He strikes me as a very downtrodden but genuine guy who deserves better. Having been to SFO many times, but not for 10 years, i really enjoyed the city, but it has become ridiculously expensive and so disgusting from a public sanitation and homelessness perspective I will never go back. Conferences I attended there are relocating. I just don't understand why this man doesn't move to a smaller less expensive location. There must be dozens of less expensive more livable places in the USA, or even Mexico. I hope he gets his life in order as he seems very deserving.
What is wrong with this government..When there are going to have changes to help people like Mike. God bless him 😱😱
This is heartbreaking
Keep on keeping, Mike, I care.
I wish you well and pray America wakes up!
" Death is one moment, and life is so many of them." Tennessee Williams.
Mark, you are doing great job by letting us know that things are not right out there. Keep going man.💞 So much sadness. When will this end?
It would be nice if people could room together, way better than the streets.
Why would you force people to live together? Each individual has a right to their own space. Don't be turning USA into a country where people live in cages and have to share a bathroom and kitchen with dozens of other people.
The circumstances for being homeless are different for each homeless person. That does not mean they should be treated as though they were worthless. You could also be homeless before this day is through.
Have one of those billionaires out there buy a closed down shopping center like sears. Get scrap cars from the junk yard and park them in the sears parking area. People could put foam mattresses in the cars to sleep on. Each car could be a small house for a person. Restrooms and a shower building could be built on one end like they have at a state park. Next to that another build to prepare meals.
my heart is broke for him this is sad ....
I can’t even watch this man in the face as he speaks. My heart hurts for him.... what CAN WE DO to help him?
Poor man, sad.
A jazz guitarist! I have played lead guitar in working bands for over 30 years and couldn't comprehend how to play jazz. A awesome guy who should not be homeless.
Praying for Mike!