Without access to affordable housing, low-income older adults are forced onto the streets. Homelessness is on the rise in Nashville, Tenn. Between 2022 and 2023, there's been an 11% increase among those experiencing homelessness. Many of these individuals are over the age of 50, and they are experiencing health conditions decades earlier than their housed neighbors. At the heart of the problem is a lack of affordable housing, and low-income people are paying the price.
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00:00 Intro
01:30 Funders
02:08 Man on the Street
03:42 Street Paper
05:16 Homeless After 50
07:51 Sick & Tired
09:53 Emotional Support Animal
10:39 Tragedy Strikes
13:30 Transitional Housing
15:46 Self Medicating
16:39 What Drives Homelessness?
17:25 You Can’t Stay Here
19:58 A Woman’s Best Friend
20:30 Housing Shortage
21:59 Torn Apart
23:43 Tiny Homes Offer Healing
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#aging #homeless
I was homeless for years. Never did drugs and I don't drink. I finally got a new place to live. Thank you Lord 🙏🤞
I am glad you're safe, now. I have been homeless, myself.
YAY good for you
I if your “lord” is so knowing and loving why did he ever let you be homeless? How about thanking all the people that actually got you the housing.
@@doctork1708All you can see, which are not created by human beings are created by The Lord God Almighty..........Not a big " Booooom"...
God Bless You I’m going Through homeless
I'm addicted to everything unhealthy on the planet and was homeless for 6 years. Today I'm drug free and share my cozy little home with two sweet rescue cat's. Don't Ever Give Up!
God Bless you and your cats.
@@markgiesler7982 thank you !
God is good.
But did you get out of Tennessee?
Í´m sorry you experienced that but congratulate you for being so strong to get out of that situation. Your persistence and strength of character saved you. And I love kitty cats! They truly love you becuase cats dont need us to feed them )like dumb dogs), cats are with you because they truly love you 😻
Lack of affordable housing, is the problem, 69%of homeless population doesn't use drugs/ booze. People work 50 + hours and can't pay rents!
It's the lack of Low Income housing. Example, housing here in California qualifies as Affordable housing if a 1-bedroom place rented for $2100/month or less. Way out of range for the people in this story.
Corrupt politicians are to blame they can stop it but their greed and corruption are Americas problem.
Greedy power hungry landlords are the cause of homelessness.
It's pathetic and unacceptable.
You are correct
Shame on America. These seniors are what built this country. I'm 63 and fear not being able to pay this years property taxes
Doesn't your area offer property tax deferment once you reach a certain age? In my city in Canada once you reach 60 you can sign up to defer your property taxes until your property is sold.
@@markadler8968not in the USA!
At least you have property
@@markadler8968 no but I mean I don’t think they’ll kick you out just for taxes unless it was I don’t know maybe under certain circumstances certain numbers, but they will put a lien on your house to make sure before it gets sold that money gets paid or when it gets sold I should say. If your kids want to keep it if you have kids, then they have to pay it off.
@karlabritfeld7104 Actually here in the USA they do... My father qualified for it with stipulations of course
Billions can be found for everything but those who desperately need and deserve it.
Yes! There's always plenty of money for foreign aid and wars.
And celebrities
Yes, like $150 billion to Ukraine and now Israel
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Before we help all the others Countries, it's time to put our Country (Our House) in orders.
I'm so angry our government sending BILLIONS TO Foreign nations when our people need the help !!!
Stop foreighn aid - the majority of it does not get to the poor but kept for the corrupt heads for themselves and other devious matters.
The problem with foreign aid is it is mostly for military arms, not true aid
Our government "sending money to other countries" ... thats not how government appropriations work. We dont box up pounds of cash & mail it. We give that money to American workers to make whatever it is the appropriation is for so that money directly helps our economy AND helps keep our country secure.
The money that was sent to the Ukraine was for bio-weapons child trafficking gun running and drugs..All of it..😮-The president of the Ukraine purchased a $4.6 million Villa with a swimming pool in Italy..Also purchase a 3.8 million dollar Villa in Italy for his parents and purchase them three new cars..His Wife got over $1 million dollars in plastic surgery..Now he's talking about buying a $5 million dollar house in Vero Beach Florida.. follow the money..👉🏻💰
First of all, we dont send billions to foreign aid, our govt. give billions of dollars to US Corporations like banks and oil companies every year, they dont even pay taxes but get free money from us tax payers, why arent you angry at that corporate welfare and the cutting of taxes to the top 3% all bills and laws passed by Republicans.
3 payments missed be it rent or mortgage equals homelessness. Never think your better than someone. It can happen to anyone .
It’s going to happen to everyone but government employees
@@philliphall5198Nope... Just to you. Get prepared.
When Arnold was in office it did hurt government people they lost their homes because of his greed , not guessing Know someone personally
True all of it. The government has some bad plans for folks but my hope is in Jesus. I died. I know God is real and heaven and he'll. We who trust in the Lord don't have to worry cuz we won't be here. Praise God!
@@sarahrickman6609 AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙌 GOD IS SO GOOD 🙌
I am a 57 year old disabled Gulf War veteran, living in my van in Phoenix. The inside of my van reaches 100° in the summers, but the winters are wonderful. I am clean and sober and even work as a security guard. It is such freedom not paying rent and utilities in our pricey world where rent prices get higher each year. This is the new American Dream. 🇺🇸
Yes people are either bewildered or fascinated when I say I'm a van lifer. Mid aged disabled doesn't leave any choice for paying rent and my bills. Imo van life is such a good alternative, to a shelter or streets. God bless you
Yr.still kicking ass,great job captain..heavy guns,roll out..
Clean and sober...yea boy!,breaking Big chains, hitting it with big guns,call n a air strike if needed,super chicken hear on the stick..copy that red roster,over and out..🦅
There is, of course, no one size fits all solution. I saw a documentary where others who live in their vehicles have a safe, (well, relatively safe) gated area (forgive me, I don't recall the city, but I believe it was in California ) the gated area is secured (as best they can) at night, with a sheltered pavilion with picnic tables for eating, electricity for charging phones, etc. a community microwave and burners (I'm pretty sure you have to provide your own cookware and cooler), but it's at least a little something with some degree of comfort. I believe there is also a community restroom, (not sure about shower facilities, and I'm sure there is probably safety issues in that regard) The people there have a sense of community by watching out for one another, and one gentleman has a few reliable restaurants who gladly donate the fresh daily leftovers which he shares. Although I'm certain they have their share of problems and possibly trust issues, it shows that there are people who can be extremely resourceful when given even the smallest or basic assistance. Like you, not everyone requires all their needs covered, just a little basic daily living needs can be helpful. There are citizens who need more, but the idea of helping those who live in their vehicles by offering something, who knows, it might be all that person needs to sustain themselves or to help themselves ❤. Best wishes, your courage and gratitude for you freedom is refreshing 🎉
Only if you’re investing the money you would have spent on rent in the markets. You have to get rich
This is the side of homelessness that a lot of people don't see. It makes me so mad that people think that all homeless people are druggies and drunks.
And I’m out to change that perception. It doesn’t help that the entertainment industry helps portray that in music videos, for example. I’m neither a druggie or a drunk. I’m educated and even lived in France during my college years for a short time. Actually, ended u homeless over there, too. Over here, I was living in my car with a cane. It wasn’t comfy. Before I ended up in my car, I was going to this church for six months. I asked for help from the church, as they were helping a new staff member that hadn’t started yet. I’ll never forget what he said, “You’re just homeless. It’s not life or death.” Yeah, it could’ve been.
I doubt anyone foresaw themselves homeless and an alcoholic or drug addict or mentally ill or a combination of any of those. It’s too bad that homeless people would be dismissed and judged no matter their situation. But as a Christian I’m called upon to show to all kindness and compassion so I guess my perception is a little different.
@@JB-et7zsHow ‘bout showing “kindness and compassion” because you’re a human being and you’re helping another human being without by prodded by your religious orientation? You can *do that* simply because it’s the right thing to do.
Even if someone is a "drunk" or on drugs as you say they are still humans and no one wants to be on drugs or drunk. I have been sober since 2016 and the only reason why I never was homeless was because I had a supportive family. Not everyone has that. Please be kind
@@shawneckhart1125what’s wrong with portraying one part of many peoples reality in entertainment? Just because one aspect is shown doesn’t mean people get a free card from education of self to learn the full picture . At least one part of it is portrayed and people need to know
Many are only a pay check away from being on the street.
Millions not many
Ditto sister 1 che ck away irs screwed me on my disability
It's happed to me. No family, 31 years US Navy Retired. Stage 4 cancer, two back surgeries, no VA support, Divorce, could not work and wond up homeless and lost everything.... It can happen to anyone any time....
With over 30 years in the Navy you get a pension of 75% of your base pay, plus cost-of-living allowances, plus military benefits, including very low-cost medical insurance. You would also get Social Security. You may have had to give up part of your pension due to divorce but you would still have had some income and the medical insurance.
VA treatment is free, be truthful with your situation.
@@mdmarko Government can only help active duty soldiers. In other words people fighting in wars. right now.
@@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871its needs to be AVAILABLE though. Our Veterans are waiting MONTHS for appts/help. Our Veterans are taking thier lives in the parking lot because they don't get help in a timely manner.
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USA as a country is so sick!!! How can people like this be homeless, what because of a dog, because of a fire. This is disgusting!!!! The country is spending so much money on wars, supporting countries in wars and "humanitarian" support and letting their own people live on the street!!!!!
Absolutely true!!! To any government, power, greed and corruption are much more important than its citizens and sadly it will never change.
Welcome to capitalism. We are not a socialist country. This is what you get under capitalism.
@@karlabritfeld7104erm. No. Quality of life globally has never been higher in any period of history. Lifestyle inflation and our expectations of everyone should have the same will cause this outcome. Don't blanket wrap having people with nothing and capitalism. There two different things and capitalism has done more for global wealth than anyone and anything. Pick your poison.
Yes I am tired of all these countries expecting the US to bail them out of their problems when we have plenty of our own. Now Mexico wants money to help secure the border and also to give to the south American countries that are run by dictators and cartels. This will never end until we start to say no. We are trillions in debt and our own people suffering and living in fear due to mass shootings. When do we become a priority
Agree, it's totally wrong. The people in the US and the veterans should be taken care of first.
This can happen to anyone, especially to veterans who come back from combat zones deeply wounded.
Not to those who know how to save, invest and hold on to wealth.
@@riikka6125Did you even watch the program?
They say to us 4 out of 5
dont include the extremes with the average person.
Whatever
How in the hell can we give housing and food to migrants, then neglect our aging population. They should be our number one priority. All available resources should go to our aging homeless population first. These people have contributed to the economy their whole life. It's a disgrace.😢
Our government does not care about our people. It’s all to meet an agenda of theirs.
Amen!
@MsFlame not everyone has contributed. I'm a retired 67 year old nurse who worked with the homeless population outside a large city, and took care of many who've never held a steady job, who were in and out of prison, who would live in dire conditions to avoid work, and veterans who couldn't stand to be inside walls, who couldn't stand noise, who wanted to see the stars and not a roof. We could throw many millions at this problem and it would still not be solved.
Exactly!
we live in the wealthiest country in the history of the world. this should not be a zero sum issue. even if it were, why think of the next disadvantaged group instead of the 1% that could actually make a difference?
We need to help these people instead of illegals. I wish I could help all of them. Breaks my heart.
650,000+ homeless in the US and they let in 2.5 million more and give them everything
How are we helping illegals? They usually move in with relatives and immediately go to work. They aren’t getting Section 8 housing vouchers. They don’t qualify for SNAP benefits. You are misinformed.
You can help people without being racist
I agree with you 100% but no one cares about anyone but the illegals. You can see that by the other comments you have.
Agree, the US should be taken care of first and the veterans also.
I'm 59 disabled lost my husband three years ago I'm all alone homeless scared as I just got over covid for the second time.I didn't go to the hospital even though I felt like I was going to die because I didn't want to leave my dog.My doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy because I'm having bad symptoms been putting it off for nine months trying to somehow find a place to live but I'm going to get it done next month will have to get a hotel room for the prep I'm very scared . I get SSI but it's not enough to rent anything I don't want to die out here alone I worry about my dog should anything happen to me . Please pray for me .
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Check with a local animal shelter and ask if they can help with fostering your dog while you take care of your medical business, OK? Ask about local animal rescue groups who foster which is also an option. Are you on a list for Section 8 housing? If so get in touch with them, explain your medical need and see if that prods them to help. You’re gonna be OK and so is your pup.
Prayers sent up for you , I hope your circumstances get better and you’re able to find a home ♥️
What state do you live in?
When I start to feel sorry for myself I watch something like this and I am so ashamed and humbled people especially the elderly and veterans everyone really deserves dignity and compassion where has that gone I do my small part we all should Jesus said love one another as I have loved you ❤
Isaiah 49 speaks about Jesus, a prophecy of His experiences. ❤ He went through so much, too much, for all for us. He had humble beginnings, a humble death, but such a majestic resurrection. God bless you.
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Amen! 🙏
Me too. This helps me stay grateful for all my blessings.🙌
I wish my brother age 26 would too. He gripes when we have to eat canned goods, sandwich for two weeks n other stuff
I am a senior who had worked in corporate, law and medical sectors. I had worked in corporate, law and banking sectors since I was 18 years old. It was mandatory that I pay into the Social Security and income taxes. Why on earth must Americans experience homelessness because living expenses outpaced living wages? Why is this country allowing hundreds of thousands of migrants to illegally cross our borders and surpass our rights as American citizens to live in such wretched conditions? It is shameful that this is such a sad phenomenon.
Because of the democratic party
@@johncronin5311I don’t think it’s just the democrats.
Republicans In Name Only (RINOS), and Democrats.
It might be how we are lucky that people are willing to come here and work because their labors are the only hope of keeping SSI viable. We'd be in a bad spot if it relied on the missing generation to keep things running. I could only afford one son, he's productive, sensible and doing his best but we'd all be better off if he had siblings. Instead, his opportunities are crippled because of the national debt that he's only recently had a chance to vote on. Now, he continues the pattern and votes for bennies.
@@paulbergen6574 SSI is wefare, not FICA.
Good Lord!!! Suddenly all my problems don’t seem so bad!
Precisely
🙄Why even compare problems?
Yep.
It’s HORRIBLE that our government is helping migrants before our OWN people. Open borders is destroying this country; our seniors; vets etc are being put to the side. Evil is very real in this country 😡 I’m a senior and am so grateful that I have a home; breaks my heart the suffering 💔
I agree with your comment. It is horrible that the illegals are getting everything handed to them for free. And some people might hate my comment. But the US and the veterans should be taken care of first.
When people try to help those in the community, there is backlash. I don’t want that shelter near my neighborhood. I don’t want low income housing near me. We have Section 8 but many abuse and cause issues for others to have affordable home options made to them. Rental assistance in many southern states (millions of dollars)were sent back because they said residents didn’t need it.
Open borders is how you got here, historically.
Yes. The last election show you what happened when you make bad choices in elections, when the stupid people's and tyrants runs and ruins the Country.
MIgrants are oftwn the needed workers for overseas corporations so we have to let some in to take the jobs that otherwise would be done by itenerant US workers This is the . WTO rules.
I was homeless for about a year. i have never done drugs and i dont drink. I was a single father, i owned my home didn't owe anyone anything. Im a very independent person. I took my daughter to school and when i got home my house had burned to the ground. I didn't have so much as a change of clothes for myself or my daughter. Fortunately i had my truck and my job. I went to Walmart for some clothes at 2am rented a motel room and lived there for nearly a year before buying a camper and setting it up behind my burnt down home. It took me about 6 more months to buy a double wide trailer house. I was blessed to be young and strong and financially ok when this happened. Because if went through yhe same thing 20 years later..... I would probably went from the hotel to the street instead of a camper.
Didńt you have homeowner´s insurance?
@@igoodkid334 yes I did but because of the kind of house it was I only got a check for 30k for contents and the house. Wasn't even a 10 year old house. 30k sounds like a decent chunk of money but when you have almost nothing it doesn't go far.
@@jaychapman2045only 30k? 😢 How big? Brick?.. Interesting
@@greenearthblueskies8556 yes only 30k. I had 90,000 for the house and 30,000 for contents but insurance is a scam. I had to itemize all of my valuables and include pictures and values for what remained. The rep that came out told me my house "depreciation" had exceeded it's value???? So I only got the 30k. It was a Fleetwood 75x30 manufactured home. I referred to it as a double wide because I'm old school but it was less than 10 years old in 2016 when it happened. It had a metal roof and vinyl siding. My new house is half the size but at least I have one. I think I answered all of your questions...
You didn't have homeowners insurance?
"Poverty is a policy choice." "There is enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed."
What do you mean by your statement? If you never experienced being unhoused you will never understand. I never thought I would be in this situation. I never smoked, I never did drugs, I am not addictive to anything. I am simple female. I am not into buying weaves or nails or expensive clothes. I don’t go around letting people know I am homeless and when I have reveled I get accused of lying. I work 2 jobs I have a special needs teenager. Once I moved out my place I could afford and did not want to get an eviction. Thought it would be easy to find a place to live . I was wrong , the criteria to get a place is holding me back 1.5 income and credit score. It’s does not matter if you don’t have an eviction. All I can do is accept my reality and stop begging someone for a place to live. Society is so judgmental. My mistake in life was not buying a home. I was okay being a lifetime renter and the end result now landlord don’t want to rent to me. I have always been a good tenant. That don’t matter for me if Covid never happened. I don’t believe I would be in this situation. I don’t qualify for food stamps, low income. Section 8 SS is make a decent money for a family of 2 so the government says.
@lashurediscussion4970 I'm talking about the govt.
@lashurediscussion4970 The govt "makes" POLICY choices that keep us poor.
@@Missy-Missy1111 thanks for the clarification, I understand and agree.
@lashurediscussion4970 I'm so sorry for your situation. Also, I'm sorry that you have been unable to get the assistance you need & deserve. God Bless🙏
So glad to hear Cynthia did not give up and was able to reunite with her dog in permanent housing. This should not be happening to our Seniors. All these stories were so heartbreaking!
Good news ❤
My heart is broken for that couple...omg loosing 3 children, I can't wrap my mind how they even go through the day with such sorrow, on top of being homeless...😢
Could the issues and deaths of their children be a result of the lifestyle and example demonstrated by the parents?? I searched for the Wootens and found out they both overdosed after this story. Unfortunately, statistically, children of addicts have a higher rate of addiction due to the trauma filled childhood of living with addicted parents.
@@wanderingstar5673 Big chance...I mean all these stories most likely have controversial backgrounds...being homeless in my opinion and most of the people that I know and talk to, is consequence of "not smart life choice and decisions"
@wanderingstar5673 so,they died!?!?😢
@@kayfitzgerald309 - no- they received medical intervention and live with the minister that runs the shelter according to the article I read.
@@wanderingstar5673 The wife said that it was after all their tragedies that they turned to drugs.
I’m in my late 50s and work a low paying full time job and fight health issues with no insurance and praying I can keep my roof !?🙏
Resveratrol and NAC are good to take to stay healthy
If you can work a second job 🙏 for you
When I was on the street people would see me.. point at me laugh, take videos on their cellphones. They don't realize it could be them next. One illness, one vehicle break down, one job loss...one paycheck away from losing it all. Today I'm seeing more and more people now on the street, a lot of older people. People with college degrees. Now Im in section 8 over 55 income based apartment...with retired nurses, school teachers, warehouse workers, preachers...im shocked they can work their whole lives and not make enough on social security to live on and have to depend on food stamps to eat. This is the system. You work 25, 30, 40 years, your in your late 60's, 70's and don't have sh*t to show for it but medical bills.
Yeah the medical bills really hurt.
The medical system is efficiently separating the useless poor from the housing !
Businesses want to get out of paying US wages so they are moving to India to pay 1/20 of here They ask for $30k to get a job in the US and move your child bride here Make sure to pay your dowry!
It makes me so mad that there is plenty of money and housing to give away to illegals when THIS is happening to our CITIZENS! I'm so 😡 angry I could scream!
This is Sad 😔 This Should Not Be Happening in America .
But tRump preaches America will never be a socialists country! He will destroy us if voted back in
Don't ever think this can't happen to you. It can happen to anyone at any time. I pray they will find a place to call.their own very soon and that they find happiness and peace. Pay it forward and help them out. Treat them as you would want to be treated. ❤
How can someone who has a paid off house, no other debs, a solid pension, social security and several hundred thousands in investments become homeless? Please articulate, I await your answer.
Do unto others before they do unto you!
I knew someone that worked at a local homeless shelter(actually volunteered is the correct word). She always said for many homeless it’s a way of life and they will always be homeless. For others she said they fell on hard times and within a few months they are back on their feet and off the streets. With today’s raising rent prices I can see that being much harder.
While Hollywood actors make millions a episode. God isn't really good
Fine lady by God's will...
@@JohnBrown722so God isn't in charge of everything. Actors make $$$ because their products make $$$. Like sports professionals, they can do what few others can do. THAT is why they make the big bucks. Other stuff, like school administrators, are useless bureaucrats, holding a place until their retirement.
Nobody chooses to be homeless
@@MarkMayhew Some do. Especially when becoming housed is made into a nightmare. Do YOU want to live in a shelter with all its restrictions, inconveniences and dangers? You CAN understand. Right now I know someone who is working and willingly paying for his children's support but is sleeping in the park at night.
no one should have to be homeless, shame on this shallow, selfish society that isn't a community
Let some of them move in with you! You’re awesome!
Profit is king! Soon this whole country will be owned by European and ASian investors wareousing their money here. To prohibit foreclosures would deny them of the profits they are paying for
OMG to lose 3 children. I can't imagine how you would get through that.
How is it legal to discharge a homeless patient so soon after major surgery?
Lack of money
HWtever is the most profitable for the insurance and drug companies I am sure they do.
No its not legal
I struggled with homelessness on and off for 10 years. This last time my fiance who was the breadwinner I was the homemaker. He got cancer and within months passed away. I have an apartment now and a job have had my place now for 3years.
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Oh, so sorry that happened, I hope you can stay on your feet! I am sure were he was alive he would want you tobe doing well and happy, I had a stroke last year and my sweet wife saved my life
It can happen to anyone. Be kind. Have compassion because we’re all fighting our own battles that no one else knows about. May God keep look out for those precious souls
This broke my heart and caused me to weep. I just cannot bring myself to understand and accept in the most prosperous country on the planet, that we allow this to happen. This is awful.....just awful! 😮😢
America is broke. How do you folks not know this?
I worked My whole life untill became dissabled and now each month praying I have enough money for groceries. Getting older is scary since there are no resources for seniors.
It is ❤
Same here. I was a nurse. I had a heart attack at age 50. Now I can't work at all.
My wife and I ARE both 72 both on SS and if it weren't for my sister we would be homeless. we lived in a 5th wheel for 13 years in Gold Bar Washington state. Our roof started leaking and the park wouldn't let us tarp it so the water even came down the walls that's what endured the last 5 yrs and paying 750 a month for a piece of dirt we could barely get by. There were mold and mushrooms growing out of the carpet. My sister took us in and saved from the streets that's how close many seniors are to being out of a place to live. With as little as we have we always find a way to help the people we can. Please people try to help each other
Ive seen other videos were people had to surrender their pets because they are often in medical inpatient or live in rehab. In larger places and maybe even in smaller places it would be nice to have a charity that would take in pets until their owners could come back for them instead of losing them.
There are organizations that foster pets, and our city pound furnishes supplies to the foster. Also if the dogs are in the shelter and they can’t handle the barking etc. they try to get them into foster homes.Also a lot of rescue groups take them in, or find people to adopt them. A lot of cities, if not all bigger cities have a lot of the homeless pets on the internet now.
In Vietnam they EAT cats
@@user-te3qm5mv6r a lot of countries in South East Asia eat cats. Just not sure what that has to do with people not having enough money to board their pets rather than having to surrender them. They eat dogs too. They eat horses in Europe.
That couple worked hard and raised 4 beautiful children and lost 3 of those children… then lost their house in a fire.. then health issues of even trying to get around.. I mean these are circumstances that are HEAVY…. My heart is breaking for them…
I thought the same thing, it's too much for them to deal with in life. I've seen homeless people who can't mentally recover even after losing 1 child, but to lose 3 in fairly young ages is unimaginable pain and grief.
Just dont trip up, its the law of the jungle. Only the strong survive. If you fall asleep they take your stuff
The crappy thing is that a lot of cities and counties won't allow you to put any of these tiny homes in their area. Which makes no sense if you have a lot of homeless.
Would you want a tiny home community next door? I love the idea, but even when tenants are carefully scrutinized, you’re always one person away from creating a crime hot-spot. I have seen some videos where they appear to be somewhat successful, but you MUST be very careful who you allow in, and it MUST be transitional (with a plan to become independent).
Don’t want to come across harsh, I’m 71, living in a R.V., I started having health problems and researched how I could get healthier. What you put in your mouth is a pretty good caliber for how you feel. Dr. Pepper is probably the worst thing you can drink. We need to take more responsibility for ourselves. In this day and age there’s a ton of resources to eat better and stay away from sickness.
Well said - lifestyle CHOICES. Why does one 90 year old live in THEIR home while another volunteer rots away in a home for the aged?
You're lucky you have an RV to live in. I noticed that Dr Pepper as well. But, l have a Mom who loves the stuff and l drink the Zero Dr pepper so l'm almost as bad. I just can't get off of carbonated drinks. 😢 Maybe that's her only vice...
@@xyz987123abc Heredity has a lot to do with it as does Alzheimer's and dementia. My aunt retired from the military after 35 years and was a fitness and health food fanatic who suffered Alzheimer's and was in a home for quite sometime before Covid killed her at 69. Her home and all of her her savings and retirement were eaten up by the retirement center. My mother drinks shots of tequila and stays on a computer daily sending everybody jokes on Facebook, and you can't slow her down at 79. Live life to the fullest, because you can be the healthiest person in the world and suffer cognitive decline.
Pubmed.gov is a medical database that is incredibly useful
We need affordable housing for the Elderly which is almost non existing. I've been looking for something I can afford for 3 years now, and I'm close to living in my car. There is absolutely nothing I can afford. I'm not the only out here looking. The billions of dollars we send to Ukraine and Israel for weapons could be used for affordable housing for the Elderly.
That's not in the plans.
Where do you live?
I do agree the the country needs more affordable housing but that does not mean we should not help Ukraine. Putin has said he want to take back land that used to be soviet. The question to try and support democracy across the world and stop a world war from starting that is why helping Ukraine is important.
In south Florida, there is a ton of affordable senior housing, but I know that is because it is south Florida, which is like a cross between a night club and a retirement home. There's sooooo many seniors there. But I would still advise seniors to consider moving to south Florida for cheap housing of all varieties.
That would be illegal becasue it would lower housing values to give any away for free, same with health care.
Her dog is , precious. Iwish her well.
Society doesn’t value loyalty to companies like that anymore. Once you’ve given your all your whole life to this company and you are no longer able to keep up with the younger generation of employees they do whatever they can to kick you to the curb, never acknowledging the millions youve helped line their pockets with, the loyalty that made their lives easier at your expense, keeping your nose to the grindstone for sometimes decades not even asking for a $0.50 raise every four or five years even though your bosses are making their bonuses, commissions, stock options, etc., but you were so grateful for the holiday pizza party and you got to decorate the cubicle on your birthday. Even though you had five to ten days of paid leave for the year, you were ok with having to be sure none of the 50 other employees in your department already scheduled the same time off and hoped maybe youll get to sprinkle your days off here and there depending what scrap days are left over. But your new supervisor who you just know hates your guts is going to give you shit for it because thats the day she wants and youre going to end up being punished for it and you’ll have no way to prove it so you just gotta take it and keep doing everything you’re told to cause you dont want to get another write up. You already got one for clocking in 3 minutes late 3 times this month when your car broke down and you had to get a ride and were at the mercy of someone else doing a favor for you. But that doesnt matter. No one cares. You better show up on time. You better not complain. You better step on anyone you can to keep your head above the water. Because truth is, youre not valued by that company. The family-like environment they say its like is all fake, just ask yourself, what ever happened to Josephine who worked two cubicles over from you for 15 years after she left? You never heard from her again and neither did anyone else at that company. Some family.
Yep, they don't call it the rat race for nothing. It is all true.
I worked for a Home Health Agency for over 36 years, and I was a very dedicated and good employee. Rarely called off, and was well respected by most of my clients, and what was my compensation for all those years of work making $10 to 12 dollars an hour? Absolutely nothing and I think I deserved at least some bonus pay for all my years of work there, but I'm with another agency working 40+ hours, and making more money that I ever have before!
Maybe the lady in SF studying about homelessness might spend her time studying the corruption with the system our politicians endorse and where all the billions go every year to fix the situation. We pretty much already know all the reasons and with the amount we’ve already spent this issue should have been resolved. 10 bucks says if she followed the money a big portion has ended back into the politicians or their friends/family businesses pockets. How we allow our government to treat its citizens this way I will never understand
absolute truth ...
Our politicians are part of the problem. Those politicians didn't put themselves in office. They were elected by the citizenry. A quick look at the large number of comments here that mention "illegals" is a definite clue as to how some of these politicians get elected. Some of these folks are so sure that a person from another country is getting benefits that Americans deserve, and is ignorant of the actual situations of either immigrants or the homeless. As long as these no-good politicians keep so ppl focused on racism, they will continue to be voted into office. Once there, the politicians block spending that would benefit the entire population, not just the "illegals". It's mazing how many ppl still can't see this!
You forgot about the homeowners who are against having affordable houses built close to them
They should put all that money they are spending on studying the problem TOWARDS fixing the problem !
@@KayaLee70 Understanding the problem assists in determining how to tackle the problem most effectively in specific locations.
This is what happens when hedge funds own your nation. The cruelty is astonishing. No one would believe this today but I went through this 25 years ago. My story is on my site. No one believes this could happen to a woman like me, but the truth is, it could happen to anyone and especially now. ❤. God bless these poor souls
God bless those precious people. I pray everyone of them get a home.
If you really cared, you would be active in your support instead of just mumbling sweet nothings to yourself.
housing is earned not a right
They won't. Because gods word is a liar and it's a damn shame
@@ronaldreagan-ik6hz Unfortunately a lot of people do not earn enough for housing. Here in Nashville a one bedroom apartment is on average over $1700 a month. You have to make three times that amount to qualify along with a good credit score. These rent amounts are just more than many can afford. The loss of a job, car, or a serious illness can wipe you out quickly. The widening of the income gap and the shrinking of the middle class has led to a steady decrease in the share of U.S. aggregate income held by middle class households. As this gap grows there will be more and more homeless. In effect, more than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and one crisis away from homelessness. 59% of Americans are a single paycheck away from homelessness. That means that something as minor as an emergency room visit or a transmission failure could take three out of five employees from making ends meet to catastrophe.
You democrats love this narrative? why? because you ALWAYS ignore the personal responsibility factor, always. you ignore that a career starts early, that there is insurance for disability, that when and area is too expensive to live you can move,. you also ignore that there are people who make 6 figures that are living "paycheck to paycheck" The middle class has only shrunk 10% in 50 years. When all you have is excuses, not perseverance, you will find you life in despair-- yes. ambitious people generally dont have these problems, because they strive to get ahead in life rather than give up. @@victorianmelody46
I thought about these people during the recent freezing weather. Tragic.
We need to take care of our neighbors. There are too many living off the system when they don’t need to - and many people that need help that cannot get it.
Yeah. Like the politicians and bankers.
@@Fawn91193 I mean the social assistance programs. People that don’t want to work and people that think everyone is getting help so they should too. Corruption is its own issue. If we want people to be honest, we all have to be honest.
@@anilu3021 The entire system is fraudulent.
I am 58 yr old and this really makes me think...wow..powerful documentary
Heartbreaking I see this a lot as a nurse case manager. Heart breaking , for the grace of God..therefor go I
No one should be homeless 😭
You are so right.
No one deserves a free home of the backs of everyone else.
How many homeless people do you house? So righteous aren’t you?
massive amounts of homeless people choose to be homeless and chose to make decisions that led them to become homeless. So they largely have themselves to blame. only conservatives have the guts to tell the truth about this. @@dcg590
as a responsible homeowner, its not my job to provide housing for lazy people. @@dcg590
Can we raise funds for this woman with the dog? 😳. Will someone set up a gofundme for her, or some of these people? I can't stand to see these suffering people in so much pain....let's all contribute a few dollars!
I would contribute! Or where is there that can build more hosing for these people… that dog was her only friend… her constant companion…. That is heartbreaking 💔
Why don’t you set it up?
@@williamwilson6499 I don't know her; and I live on the other side of the country. The advocates interviewed on this video might want to attach a fundraiser to it, creating a pool of money for those in greatest hardship. The organization featured here that helps the senior homeless is in the best position to raise and dispense any money donated. I think they should have fundraisers attached to all such videos.
@@williamwilson6499 cause we don't know her 🙄
@@sheenahammond1442 That’s as lazy and worthless as the person I replied to. 🤡
in the 1970s our area raised property taxes so high the seniors had to sell their homes. It is how they clear the area to make room for the new. It is brutal but it is life.
Thats true, when they build neighborhoods they figure out when they will be torn down, its planned obsolescence for houses and developers. Churn baby Churn !
I met an elderly lady that lived in the stret and sometimes stay in her storage unit with her dog . I am a senior and sometimes I fear my life doesn't matter if I can't pay.
My heart truly hurts for these people. The couple that lost their children is heartbreaking but it’s heartbreaking for all these beautiful souls. May god bless these people.
All of these people spent their entire lives during the biggest economic boom the world has ever seen without a single thought about their retirement. You have to realize as a person that the world is not going to take care of you and you have to take care of yourself. You should be saving/investing as much as you can because I guarantee one day you will need every penny of that money. I earn a very decent living and used to drive new trucks, travel all the time and spend at will. I witnessed a relative go through something similar to what these people are going through a few years back and it absolutely terrified me to the point to where I am working/saving/investing as much as possible. Saving for retirement should be everyone's #1 priority.
The cost of living = no savings
My heart breaks for the lady with the dog.. I have 5 dogs and I can't imagine being without them. I am thanking God today for my little old home, so thankful 30 years ago we chose to buy it. I could never have imagined back then that we would be facing these issues today. Anna In Ohio
We need to help our own neighbors before helping those across the world or illegal immigrates 😢
Absolutely agree😊
Yes!
There's enough for all. The will is lacking. Recall you are an immigrant unless you're indigenous.
@@justpde .. dear God, please help people get over this "either or" nonsense. Maybe help open their hearts and close up their ears to the political lies & scare tactics about our "open border". Amen.
Please God close our borders😢
22:12 As someone who went through the Section 8 housing program in WA state, it's a nightmare process that yields little to no results. My family was on the waiting list for years before finally getting through. That's when the REAL nightmare began. Section 8 does not provide the housing, all they do is assist financially with rent (which is still amazing, don't get me wrong). But what nobody mentions is that landlords can reject you solely for that reason. Idk if that's actually legal or not, but every landlord was doing it and suffered no repercussions. When my family got Section 8 assistance, it was up to us to find the home of our choice. We applied EVERYWHERE, and NOBODY would accept us. The landlords would meet with us, give us a tour, and be friendly. Then the moment we mention we are paying with Section 8 assistance, EVERY SINGLE LANDLORD rejected us right then and there. Months went by, and we still couldn't get a place. Thankfully a sibling found a great job and was able to move my entire family with them. But holy crap, the entire housing programs in this country is a disaster.
My Section 8 renter owed me over $20k. I took a pity to rent to her when Covid started. Now she even blocked my phone. I have no choice but to inform Housing Authority. Please note it is not landlords are evil bad people who are hungry for money. We need money to maintain the buildings and pay insurance and mortgages. We are not charity organizations.
Section 8 is a nightmare both on some landlords and also on the potential tenant.
No landlord should be allowed to pick who rents it should be first come. They shouldn't be allowed to discriminate they shouldn't be allowed to do background checks and credit scores to discriminate against people. There should be a law nationally that a landlord can charge no more than one hundred dollars per bedroom a month no more,no pet deposits,no pet fees,no pet rents a person's pet is their personal property not a human being. Either that or we need a law that all landlords must put all rent invested into their property into a high interest bank account when the tenant moves or is evicted the landlord must return all rent invested into their property back to the tenant/investor the landlord keeps the interest on the account. If the landlord refuses to return the tenants investment the tenant gains full legal ownership of the property they invested into free and clear of all debts incurred against said property.
@@ggc7318then get a job and earn your money.
@@dragonf1092How about you buy your own place?
Taking care of the poor is very important in God's eyes
Everyone is only one debilitated illness or injury away from being disabled &/or homeless. How would you support yourself?
God be with you all....God have mercy upon these people and the animals.....😢😢
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I became homeless when I was injured in an accident and it took me three years to get disability payments. Do y’all have three years savings if you suddenly couldn’t work? I didn’t. Then even when I got disability and Medicare got me well enough to have a part-time job, even though it’s two incomes together were not 3 1/2 times any of the rents here so I was still homeless. It was ridiculous because at the time I had no bills because I had been living with no income for so long, I could have easily paid $800 in rent but they wouldn’t let me because my income wasn’t more than 3.5x that.
If you could get someone to sale you a small camper and you had a truck or SUV, you can stay in some campsites pretty cheaply. Some states are cheaper than others. Plus, at Corp Of Engineers, you can get a discount being disabled. No more having to prove your income. You can have a pet. No first, last or deposit, no credit or background checks.
Disability payments should not take that long.
I think that the fact that there are more homeless in higher housing markets is telling. Profit over people. Put elected officials in office who care about this issue in Ur area.
Yeah they violated your Civil Rights. You'd have to background check, every person in your county. Just because someone earns $10,000.00 per month, doesn't mean that they pay their rent on time. And a person earning $500.00 per month, doesn't mean that they cannot pay $10,000.00 per month on time.😂
@@freddiehanson4469yes it does. Either you have a w2 or you don’t.
I think this is a great but brutally sobering video. I myself am at the ripe age of 60, soon to be 61. physically in very good condition. So very gratefull. Being a veteran of 11 years of service, I thank God have full medical coverage through the VA system. Now the issue is. Though I work full time and plan to work at least until I'm 70 years of age. I will need to take social security at 62. With the cost increase of everything I simply have no choice. The homeless and drug addiction problem should be at the top of the list of things to fix in this country.
You are (very likely) in very good condition due to no smoking, drinking, illegal drugs...and being a law abiding citizen. It is all about making good choices.. Choosing to ingest illegal drugs is not 'an accidental overdose'....bad choices.
WTO GATS article 1:3 limits VA to only active duty military not ex military. Buy insurance !
If you are 62 and on ssi the government doesn't allow you to make any kind of money you would loose ssi benefits via penalties and basically be paying it back. Crazy since you paid into ssi your entire life. Very sad
If you can delay claiming till the next Jan they add ,8 %, 200-300 more per month for rest of life on soc sec. Call a soc sec lawyer get a rep
It's been proving time and time again, it's cheaper to "help" by housing the homeless and providing social services than it is to do nothing. Yet civic leaders continue to operate with DEPRAVED indifference. There is NO EXCUSE not to do what is fiscally cheaper and morally right!
Finland is the star country to learn about housing dignity.
You can build sustainable housing out of MUD.. But these people won't think outside the box
@@user-sw1nv7qz2cthen move there. You cannot compare them and us. Massive difference in size for starters. The tax rate there reached 62% in 2021. Go ahead, move there.
Since we joined the WTO in 1995 that is probably illegal because you are reducing the profits of businesses that sell housing and healthcare/drugs etc. See GATS Article 1:3
They cant - not any more than Bernie Sanders fixing healthcare, its illegal.
I felt so sad for these people. If I was there I would help. So sad to see them have to remove animals. Broke my heart
There will be people near you who need help ❤
It was sad to see her give up support dog.🐕Poor dog missed her for sure.
broke people cant afford luxuries like animals
What about renters whose animals pee in the basement pee on the carpets making them a total loss and smell up a house?
Oh my heart is aching for these dear people. The dog Sassy story gutted me! I’m glad they are back together
How did you find out they were back together? ❤
What was shown in this video is an everday occurance for me, I Work in healthcare (Radiology) and I see firsthand the effects of homelessness particularly on the elderly. The society we have constructed where the extended family is non-existent has devastated this country. Government can't and won't solve this problem. Until we return to what has worked for humanity for thousands of years (small, highly close knit communitys/kinships) where the young, disabled, and elderly are cared for by their local familial/kinship connections this problem of intractable homelessness will worsen
I would agree with you if it was the before about 1960 when most families still lived on farms that had lot of land. Today most people live in apartments with roommates or friends and not in single family home. Most people live in the cities or suburbs so getting to know your neighbors are impossible in large numbers. When most people are off to a day job by 6 am I am still asleep because I get off at 11pm from my job at the hospital across the street. Industrialization changed that way of life and that will never come back.
Chinese people bring in their parents to take care of their kids they are smart!
I grew up in a multigenerational household w/various family coming & going. Now family home is gone so everyone on their own as far as sharing space is concerned.
Me and my husband have been homeless for 3 years no drink or drugs I have had 3 surgeries before my open heart operation ,I have emphysema,spine disease,dementia arthritis hubby's health is not good ,we made it through the winter in Maine thank God it was mild hope something changes trump say he's gonna cut social security we are having a hard time as it is . Praying that someday I will have a home hopefully before I die so sad there is so many people on the streets and more added daily .Janet Mills governor of Maine would rather take care of the migrants than people in maine living on streets😢
I'm a native nashvillian homelessness was never this bad it only got worse when we became a corporate hellscape!!! Nashville has changed and not for the better
This is my story. I got sick and lost everything! Just got out of a 21 weeks hospital stay after 5 surgeries. Been sick since 2021 and no place to live. 62 and trying to start over. What little I have earned is consumed with wound supplies and colostomy bags. As for friends or family let’s just say, it’s been very inconvenient that I didn’t die when everyone expected me to. I’m not looking for anything free, just maybe a place clean and safe to sleep. Some place priced accordingly to my ability to pay. I’m not on any assistance because I can’t guarantee what I can earn month to month and I won’t lie!
I filed for early social security when I was 62... Where I live, they have apartments for seniors that are income based... They usually have them in cities and towns... Hope this helps... I took my social security early bc I got a positive cancer diagnosis
That doesn't make sense. You can always update your earnings with these agencies
If you can, you should consider relocating to south Florida. There are many options for seniors there.... because there's so many seniors there.
I’m truly sorry for you Lorrie. My heart hurts for you. I hope you know that God loves you and no matter what you are not alone. I’m praying for you, for peace that passes all understanding and that you have accepted Christ Jesus as your savior. Thank you for reminding me that there are others that have a much harder life than I do. God bless you.
So how much money did you contribute to the hospitals? Thats society's way on making sure you pay to participate.
I am just trying to stay home and have NO support. Atlanta is the worst place for seniors without jobs. I pick up trash along the road for tips, but people are not that generous. No bad habits, just frustration about being unfairly treated..
OMG that couple losr 3 grown kids over 3 years and had a house fire and then their friend that put them up died .boy theyve had bad luck
I'm so sorry for the couple, they been thru so much loss, I pray it gets better for you.😢🙏🏼
This is heart breaking. Don't judge, cos no matter what lead these people to homelesness...where they are now is hell. They are suffering beyond what you in your warm bed can imagine. If you judge, you desrve to be there more than they do.
My brother is homeless due to a lifetime of very bad financial decisions, being a selfish narcissist who just uses people and being an overall horrible asshole.
Description of my sister.
I think we all know someone like this
That's the thing, it's actually pretty easy to miss a paycheck and essentially go homeless. But from what I've seen, most people don't go homeless because they either have a friend or a family member that will give them housing till they get back on their feet. Narcissistic A**holes don't have friends/family willing to help them. A sad theme you'll notice among homeless people is that they don't have anybody except themselves.
Err abusive scapegoating families do exist. Not saying yours is like that. I’m just saying it’s a bit weird to overlook this fact .
@@KantoCafe715I always thought family was an illusion in the usa.
I have been on my own mainly since 17 now 62. There are certain skills and knowledge that can make it easier to succeed and never be homeless. I see how these people made their life more difficult so when mishaps happened more likely to be homeless. 😢😢😢😢. If you have health issues. . Don't drink soda. If you don't have enough money for life alternating emergencies, don't get a pet, even an emotional pet. Drinking and drugs will numb you and not solve anything but leave you worse off. I say this with love not judgement. It is not one thing but a combination of daily choices to make since a teen. Stoicism help. I had bad experiences like all ..but staying grounded helps with ready set back up plans.
Easily one of the best comments.
Yes this end of the day is what will really help. I’m glad you gave this advice.
Learn Linux and Unix, its like a $10000 gift to you to use to do whatever
Incredible Tiny Homes out of Newport TN. They build tiny houses starting at $22,500! We have one and use it as an airbnb. Real toilet, real kitchen, real door/windows, made from engineer steel panels. Very insulated and ON WHEELS. Governments need to look at Tiny houses, not the foundation ti y homes. tiny houses on wheels, so they can move and be moved.
Trauma , mine started at 10, is a direct link to addiction, homelessness and difficult life . Then chronic health conditions, hit hard after 50 ,weekly.
Her dog missing is so sad , but Sassy is important. TY for helping her.
It’s really difficult to survive on disability Especially when you missed a lot of time you could have worked from illness and injuries And having low paying jobs means you get less when you get disability I was homeless with my son for a year I live in a horrible apartment with a slumlord and I’m constantly in fear that the next rent increase will make us homeless again
Same here.
Why aren’t you with your son? You’re literally complaining about the handout you get and home you have. These others have no home or handout. You get free money! Still complaining! the audacity
When we go digital the government will start clawing back money if it goes to people with incomes, Just like when they startd taxing Social Security, they will stop haliming anybody but the TRULY DESTITUTE, if you have a car you will have to SELL it,
Fewer landlords accepting Section 8 vouchers, the gentrification of older neighborhoods, the "don't build affordable housing in my backyard " attitude, private equity firms becoming landlords, & cumbersome & convoluted bureaucracy prevents the development of multi-unit housing contributes to the scarcity of affordable housing.
landlords dont want section 8 because so many section 8 renters destroy properties.
yes, because someone that worked hard to buy a home does not want a low income housing unit and all the crime that comes with it moving in next to them.
Not all Section 8 tenants are bad renters. That's like say all cops are bad.
Look it up. all over the internet is the horror stories of section 8 renters by landlords. the rentors have such a bad reputation overall that landlords turn down guaranteed rent from the government. think about that. Government is the problem. progressive stupidity is the problem. @@Missy-Missy1111
@@Missy-Missy1111 it’s interesting how the progressive Brian works. Democrats love demonizing all republicans as “right wing” supporters- which is untrue yet when I say a large percentage of section 8 renters are bad- which is a fact- you are quick to say most of them are not. See the hypocrisy?
Thank you for reporting on this topic. This is something we need to work on, everyday, collectively so that we can alleviate the suffering of many of these homeless people.
POlitics is captured both parties are corrupt
I'm so happy, mom & sassy have a home! Thank the Lord❤
You really have to get ahead of these things. So many don’t think they will get old, or they stay in situations too long. The government also needs to have affordable housing and rent control in place, along with wages based on local housing cost.
Nashville does have affordable housing but probably not enough, and here, hirers determine the wages, not the government.
Nope. Look what happens every time the government gets involved with anything. And no thank you to them to be able to tell a business owner how to run it. That’s what property and renting is.
AGAIN it would be illegal for the government to do any more than de-minimus to help the poor buy things that are sold like healthcare/housing they are billion dollar BUSINESSES! You cant give people things that are sold. That is against WTO rules.
I work for a non-profit as a Community/Property Manager, we provide permeant housing for seniors 62 and over. Some of our residents only make $5300 a year with SS & SSI. Most of them aren't drug addicts or alcoholics. The majority are regular people who can't afford the high rents.
That's me & am grateful for affordable rent but how did rents get so screwed up? When I was working I never paid as much rent as I do now. Had no clue that rents could double in a month. Crazy!!
As long as the most vulnerable members of society remain unhoused; as long as children go to bed with empty stomachs; as long as people can’t get the care they need we don’t get to call America “the greatest country in the world”.
It's a cruel world😢
I went through this the only difference is I had a vehicle to sleep in. I didn't drink or do drugs that's not what put me there. God protected me. I worked over 40 yrs and still went through this but never gave up. Now I bouggt a house in WV. I'm building a small homestead on my 50x100 lot with a double wide. God will help. I was sick out there. I'm ok but still battling the physical reprocussions of it. God will help them He did me.❤❤❤
I went to prison for a year. I was homeless, tempted to use again but I found a church family and found hope. So many connections, with God at the forefront made it possible. God will provide if you surrender, and work hard. Now I own two homes, have kids and married for 10 years. God is good!
Only when our government makes new laws about real estate investing and buying. ..Houses are a necessity of life and should not be used as a purpose to get rich. And if a landlord is a slum landlord then he forfeits his property. So many issues could be solved if laws were changed.
The government created the mess for a reason to destroy our way of life, it will not fix the problem they created to bring in socialism which turns into communism, or worse!
obviously you have never owned rental property. Mom & Pops don't get rich off rental property; in fact, for the last decade they are lucky to break even. People I know have rental property to help with their retirement. Landlords won't do Section 8 anymore because too many tenants damage their property, and don't pay rent, and then have to be evicted (at the landlord's expense). Housing is not a Constitutional right and there's something wrong with our society when a person born here with every opportunity is homeless, but a foreigner coming here with nothing and can't speak English, will work hard and be successful and always have a home
We need a national law that a landlord can charge no more than one hundred dollars per bedroom. Or a law that all landlords must put all rent invested into their property into a high interest bank account, when the tenant/investor moves or is evicted the landlord pays back every penny the tenant investments into their property the landlord keeps the interest,if the landlord refuses to return the tenants investment the tenant gains full legal ownership of said property free and clear of all debts incurred against said property. Why can someone buy a house/property live in it and turn around and sell it and get a return on their money but someone who rents is constantly investing their money into someone else's property get fkd over robbed of everything and thrown into the streets like a animal and nothing to show for the money that invested into the landlords property it's grand larceny, racketeering, predatory practices on a massive scale and domestic terrorism.
Lobbyists make the laws.
@@dragonf1092 OMG's a tenant is not an investor 🤣
We have too many immigrants in the US now. We arent taking care of our own responsibly now
I was homeless twice in my life. I have never used drugs and did not drink. I was able through the grace of God to secure housing both times. My family did not help me eitherbtime. I pray that as they get older and go through life's changes, that the never have to experience what I did. I pray that those who use drugs and alcohol can find a better path in life.
Praying for you Brother 🙏❤I have a heart for people without homes 🏡
Part of the problem also is that housing is so over inflated that working class and below can not compete with the housing market. Homes appreciate but in my opinion they appreciate way too much, and the way the housing market has evolved is not good at all. Our homes are our shelters, but so many people don't see it that way. There is so much greed in the housing market that many are left out and end up homeless, struggling, living in apartments.
But the officials in Washington can make room in expensive hotels for people who never paid a dime of taxes , how about that , and is not even the government who's supporting this but us , the tax payers 😠
Property owners (buyers/flippers) aren’t charities, they’re taking risks too. It’s disingenuous to call them greedy. They exist to make money. Other organizations exist to address homelessness.
I see what you're saying, but the amount of appreciation for the housing market is over inflated. It's not normal appreciation. And most of it is greed. My friend who is a real estate agent was the one who told me that this market is a greedy market. Homes three years ago that went for 300K are now asking 800K. That's not good in my opinion and many middle class, working class, and below can not compete in this over inflated market. @@michaelmiami
Lots of homes are sitting vacant owned by overseas people who are just using them as a sort of bank account. They never live there. they just store their money.Here.
After watching so many homeless videos of hopelessness in US its refreshing to see the State of Nashville having organisations that actually help house & assist them & inspire people to do their part to contribute in some small way even like $2 to buy a regular newspaper goes a long way & gives them meaningful employment most inspiring & God bless their good work amen! 🙏
Its insane how many people are homeless in the Bay Area, because greed is OUT OF CONTROL
Oh my gosh, that poor couple that lost 3 of their kids like that back to back. My grandmas was the only person I thought I'd ever meet to have lost 3/4 kids as young adults. (construction accident, epileptic seizure resulting in a car accident and cancer). I am so sorry for them. No wonder they became homeless. My heart goes out to you all.
❤God Bless You All 🙏 ❤️ Who Help & are Home 🏡 lesness ❤😢