Yolanda (Full Episode) - FIRSTHAND: Homeless
For more than 30 years, Yolanda has lived in and around Chicago’s Lathrop Homes, but an eviction landed her on the street. Known as “The Auntie” of Lathrop Homes, Yolanda lives in a tent only feet away from the abandoned housing development she once called home. Without food and money, and facing the harsh reality of Chicago’s brutal cold, Yolanda's desire for housing grows increasingly urgent.
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Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. While the public, media, and even policymakers often look away from the problem, WTTW spends a year focused on the challenging experiences and unique perspectives of unhoused people across the Chicago’s neighborhoods in Firsthand: Homeless.
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Do either of u qualify so or disability
Are there any type of funds to donate to either Yolanda or some of the others? Or at least to some program that will assist in providing housing to them? Have you guys seen the Finland model in how they combatted homelessness?
You all did a beautiful job capturing the human and realistic side of this crisis. This doc is a great motivation and cheers up to all the organizations and individuals out there giving a helping hand. God bless you and the souls you touch.
How can we help Yolonda?
So sad, they treat this lady worst than they treat squatters!
Dear Heavenly Father, Please provide this beautiful lady permanent housing and please protect her and others in Jesus mighty name Amen.
AMEN!
Amen 🙏 thank you for this prayer and comment!
In Jesus name Amen 🙏
Amen
Amen!!
I just don't understand why we help other countries but we can't take care of our own people 😞
You barely help as it is. The scraps you give to Ukraine is barely anything and its the least you will do.
Is sad and upsetting how our govt. Can send billions to others at the drop of a hat yet we have so many in our country that need help.
Hate to sway the subject but it’s not to help countries but seize power to satisfy greed
@@user-nf7zn5xf1h Nobody believes your lies.
Don’t say WE SAY DEMOCRATS
even if my mom had to sleep on the floor In my house she s not sleeping out side
That’s what I was saying but with her being a recovering addict of 30 years who knows what kind of hell she put her daughter through.
Well there’s drugs ….. remember
At first I was judging her daughter for not helping her Mom, but when YO SAID SHE WAS A HERION ADDICT FOR 30 yrs, this is why! An Addict will STEal EVERYTHING AND EVEN KILL FOR THAT TASTE AND TO AVOID WITHDRAWALS! The daughter can’t take that chance with her Kids! Addicts will steal from FAMILY and that’s the truth! You have to LET GO😢😢😢
💯 % I hear people say all the time, oh I couldn’t house my family/friends as there isn’t no room…. Bro make room
Exactly even if I had to pay for an rv for them or their hotel bill... My parents wouldn't be sleeping on the streets every night if I could help it
Most of us are one paycheck away.
I’m getting paychecks and I’m in the same situation… I’m lucky to have a car though.. this poor woman I don’t know how she does it. I hope she can at least get a car one day or something that’s almost a residing to these days…
I say this all the time! You’re right. We just don’t understand how blessed we are
FACTS!
That is very true, with the cost of living going up. Especially in New York!
We must treat our elders 0:00 0:00 0:00
There are homeless people who don’t have mental health issues or addiction problems, addiction just compounds the problem. Homelessness can happen to anyone.
EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAID IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE FOR ANY REASON I WAS ONCE HOMELESS GOD BLESS
You are so right
Renting they will kick you out
It's not always drugs or mental health problems. The system is set up for you to fail.
Why would anyone who isn’t on drugs , isn’t mental or just plain lazy not try to work to have a room somewhere? Houses need weeds pulled or just sell gum on the street like I saw a one legged, one armed guy m Mexico selling gum at the intersection with a smile . He still had his pride .
US govt just approved 91 Billion for Ukraine and Isreal but we can not put tax paying citizens into housing?
@ctgal9698 of course she has. Etheir when she owned a home when she was younger and more successful. If she didnt own a home, she paid sales tax her entire life. My point is we can pay for wars, give big business tax breaks ( trick down does not work) and give others counties money but NOT help a us citizen. Instead of giving Ukraine or Isreal money, start a New Deal like Rosevelt for infrastructure. Stop sending money aboard and focus on United States.
U.S.A. GOVERNMENT and President Joseph Biden and Vice President Karmala Harris should watched this video 📹 and they should give money 💰 to our own US citizens who some of them are homeless. Stopped ✋️ giving away our taxpayers dollars 💸 to help out foreign countries and restarted taking care of the homeless Americans citizens in this country. Because the U.S.A has already pasted a bill into law last week to give a $ 100 .00 Billion Dollars 💸 💰 to give financial aid to Israel 🇮🇱 , Ukraine 🇺🇦, and Taiwan 🇹🇼 . Shouldn't that money stay within the United States of America and help out our own citizens 🤔? Think about this folks 🤔.
You would think all the sharing personal information for an interview would land folks at least a room for and a job
It's disgusting thinking about billions of dollars going to other countries and not ours!
Our government hates us. They only love themselves and people like them. They are demons!!
It was so hard being homeless in Chicago. My family turned their backs on me and put me down. They wouldn't let me live with them.Talked about behind my back. I lost so much weigh. I almost died three times living on the street. I went from state to state.Churches to get food clothing toiletries. I went to shelters, and it was so dangerous being there. I finally got an apartment and now working on getting a home. It was God who carried me through my whole journey. I forever L♥️ ve my Father for helping me make it through the storm. I thank him daily. I 🙏 every morning before opening my eye and getting out of bed.
Go play illegal immigrant. Hurry!
Give yourself more credit, God is good but you did . Many blessings to you
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I’m sorry your family did that to you😢 Iam so glad you made it out of homelessness, God bless you you & be with you always ❤
I feel your emotions I was in the same situation I’m doing great now I thank God every single day I could be looking at TV doing anything, I look up and say thank you God know exactly what I’m thanking him for Amen
To be treated like crap because you don’t have material resources is evil… Period.
True, plus taking drugs is doing evil 😈 against your own self.
agreed
@@jennpul1015- It’s easy to judge. We live in a society that lacks empathy and compassion. Smfh.
It's the sad reality of society.
This video brought me to tears. Father, provide a safe space for Ms. Yolanda.
Amen ❤
Me too i felt every emotion she was going thru. Prayers to Ms. Yolanda 🙏
In JESUS name Amen 🙏🏽
Me too it really shook me up
Aameen Summa Aameen 😢🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼😢
That church should be ashamed of themselves for not helping this lady. What is the church for if they can’t help her
churches don’t give af about no one but their kind
Yep,
I agree the church should help, but at the same time yall be fussing about paying tithes and offering. Being nonprofit they rely on tithes, offerings & donations. How do you expect the church to do much if the congregants of said church don't feel they need to give to the church? I'm talking about giving to a real Bible teaching church that has a history doing for the community, not a building of people being swindled & led by a pulpit pimp.
@@misslee3700 I knew a lady who belonged to a church and was struggling to find a job. This was a Christian lady who was a member and tither. When she fell on hard times, the church didn't offer her a dime in return. Many churches operate that way. They won't be there in your time of need. Joel Osteen once turned people away from his million dollar church during a flood in Houston. I never watched nor supported his ministry again.
How do you know that the church didn’t help her? How about this. How bout you help her
I would never let my mother be homeless. Same on her children. Poor lady My heart goes out to you 💔 ❤️ ❤❤
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A second adult in the apartment makes rent go up by $100 or more dollars. Anyway, she’s only been sober off heroin one year. Nobody can live with someone in active addiction. The kids would be taken away.
Sometimes you have to LET GO to LET GOD.
@@monarene44Thank you for the information about her. 😢 I was just strolling and click out of curiosity 😢
If I live under a staircase my mother will be with me.She will never have to be on the street. I love you Yolanda , cameraman please give her this message.
What the general population don't realize is that homelessness can happen to anyone at any time homeless people are still human beings so treat them as such!!
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YOU ARE 💯% CORRECT IT HAPPENED TO ME YES I COULD OF WENT TO MY MOM AND FATHER'S HOUSE BUT I KNEW THAT GOD WOULD PROVIDE ,I NEVER WENT WITHOUT A MEAL , GOD WOULD ALWAYS SEND HIS ANGEL 😇 TO PROVISION ME WITH SHELTER. SO FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ASKING WHY HER KIDS WON'T LET HER STAY AT THERE HOME ,YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH 🤣 😂 TELL HIM YOUR PLANS , AND NEVER FORGET #YET Y -YOUR E- ENTITLED T -TOO...... AND TO YOLANDA JUST HOLD ON BABY AND KEEP YOUR FAITH YOU'LL NEVER PUT MORE ON YOU THAN YOU CAN BEAR THIS IS NOT YOUR DESTINATION YOU'RE ON YOUR JOURNEY IN ORDER TO GET TO YOUR DESTINATION😇💋♥️
It happened to me, my ex took me back in because I had nowhere else to go. I will never forget that man as long as I live. I stayed for 2 months. Found somewhere and moved. Mine was due to me selling my house and the buyer messing me around with dates so I couldn't plan my next steps.understand even family who can help but don't. You see then who is really for you. It would never have been permanent I had a full time job. That was stressful and to be honest I sometimes fear it will happen again. I had previously taken in a homeless friend for a year when he was facing homelessness. God made sure I had a roof over my head. We all through the cracks at some point we need to be kind
To throw away her husband ashes is freaking awful. How sad and unimaginable that there are humans walking around like that. No one is perfect. We make mistakes, we learn, we change , and we do better. May the Lord guide and protect her.
Its all about pay up first
But I don’t understand why she didn’t grab all that stuff when she saw them coming up from the window.
I really don't think she had anything she knew one day they was going to put her out so she should have been ready if one isn't paying the rent wow those drugs.
@patricialong2803 Ms. Yolanda wasn't evicted for not paying her rent, the elderly man who she was caretaking for a decade, passed away & the apartment was under his name. I agree that she should've had her belongings together when she knew that it was inevitable to be physically removed.
@@sharonfrancis5902 ✅ She even stated that she waited to call the authorities when he died because she knew she would have to leave. That would’ve been the perfect time to gather ALL her important documents. I do wish her the best, but she’s not completely innocent. Seems like she was stalling time hoping it would make a difference.
🤨 My mother came to live with me 10 years ago. There's no way I'd allow my mother to be on the streets. I thank God 🙌 that he has empowered me to help her. 🎉 She just turned 85 on April 19th. God is good!
And you are good!
She don't won't her children to help her..I wish they did help her.i wouldn't let my mom live like that either
Ain’t no way ima let my mom be on the streets !
I believe it's a lot of hurt between this lady and her daughter. Everyone has not been a mother to 5heir child.
@@stephanieclanton1212 ion give a damn what my momma did , I’m not letting the person that gave me life be on the streets !! You gotta get rid of pride point blank period
Such a shame. But God will come trough all the time
How can we directly help & checkup on this dear elderly woman? 😢🙏💙
Cosign.
She has a cell phone...if we can call her that would be great 👍🏾 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👏🏾🖤🖤
How can we find her to help or find someone who makes contact with her?
I was wondering the same thing
Can I get her number i would love to talk to her
Judge not that you be NOT judged .
God please 🙏 protect and keep miss yalonda safe in your arms! Keep her free from drugs and alcohol and all diseases. Make sure shes fed amen.
Amen 🙏🏽
This hurts my heart🫂
Maybe thats what you get for being a rich selfish one in a past life and karma is real ? Can't think of a better reason for now 😢
Story keeps you grateful.
Yes it does
Stop feeling good because of others pain
Don't give up sister you are strong we serve a mighty God he would not bring you this far to leave you don't worry your blessings is there keep the faith god bless you in Jesus mighty fine Amen love you ❤❤❤
This planet is the school of hard knox and politicians dont graduate out of this mess unless they wake the F up.😊
@@FitzySBeing thankful for whatever you have is NOT gloating at the pain of another.
She’s still beautiful she has hope and smiles in her face .
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It is terrible that anyone has to be homeless in a country that has so much excess
Seriously were signing rappers NBA YoungBoy to 60million dollar contract but we can't put up the homeless elderly like come on smh....
I was watching the fall of the house of usher and the devil in tht show said humans are selfish we could end hungry homelessness war a lot of things if we stop thinking about ourselves and if we stop spending on shit that really don't matter we could end all the suffering
@@daniegirl215 TRUTH 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
If we cannot afford to fund our schools, how can we afford to house everyone? The problem this is going to be a growing problem since a lot of people are not preparing for the future. I have 12 siblings and 9 out of 12 of them haven't saved for retirement. They don't want to save any money for emergency, retirement, medical, etc. Social security is not enough!
No..... the problem is racism, classism, sexism@@Mary-zd6ow
No one in that church could help her? What's the use of your religion if you don't actually help people in need? When do you apply your kindness?
No, why would the pastors want to help the community? They want to buy Mercedes-Benz and a nice house and designer clothes of course that’s what religion is for.
My issues with the churches nowadays
Exactly
The church has tried multiple times to give resources. 😢 It may seem as if the church has not tried to help but that's not true. I wish the church had more resources to help people in these situations.
@@dollface3223 Not true. There are several stories of people paying tithes to their churches for their entire lives and then when it came time to have a funeral or bury them, the church refused to do anything for them. The list goes on and on for churches NOT helping their members, no matter how many resources the church has.
The increasing amount of homeless in this country is America's "dirty little secret" that we as a society continue to ignore at our own peril.
Not only America, rhe whole world, especially Europe.
Iam afraid of what the future holds for americans. Skyrocketing inflation, home prices, lack of housing. If things don't change for the better I think we americans are heading down a rough road and I think this is just a beginning. Sad.
What can we do to help Yolanda? is there a donation fund ?
Is it good idea, she has drug problem
I hope she gets help soon!!!💖💗💖
That's what I was wanting to know I would love to help out
I don’t ever look down on anyone because most people these days are one paycheck, medical condition, divorce away from homelessness. When I lived in shelters 20 years ago, I met a CPS teacher who was living in the shelter with me! She fell down some stairs at the brown line stop and broke her leg and missed work and then had to pay alimony in a divorce that rendered her bankrupt. She lost her home then her teaching job. Not all homeless people have mental health or addiction issues.
I don't understand why she couldn't have gotten on disability through her job and CPS should also have had insurance to cover all of her medical expenses. Glad you're out of shelters and I hope the same is true for her.
I hope she is able to stay off drugs and get a place for herself. She loves her grand kids and deserves a better life.
Keep in mind that all of this is fixable! These are fixable problems happening in a country that brags about how rich it is... So sick and shameful!
U liberals approved 95 billion dollars for other countries. Quit playing
They DON't WANT to fix it. It's by design.
There is so much money amongst every working american that we could solve homelessness on our own. Between the workers, businesses owners and the criminals, we have more money than the government sent to Ukraine. The mentality in this country needs to change.
The ppl brags the country is broke
She is right, everyone has a season, it may not be hers yet but someday it will be ❤
Amen 🙏🏽 She has a very strong faith in GOD 🙌🏽
I don’t understand why she can’t live with her daughter until she gets on her feet.
Pride
Her daughter probably doesn’t want that man there.
sometimes folks burn bridges and once a person been on drugs especially 30yrs thats a automatic strike against you no matter how long you've been clean maybe her daughter doesn't want to deal w it she has 4 kids of her own you're peace is priceless! It's sad and I pray she gets housing soon
Family members will turn their back on you and want to see you suffer. My parents left their house and land to all 8 of their children and what I went to the lawyer office I told him I didn't want the house or land but to have life time estate -which means I can't be put out by them. So they have tried to attack my mental and physical health. But my Jr said, not so. Jesus Christ said not so. Nothing but jealousy and envy and he doesn't like that. I look better and feel better than any of them and I have been sick of and on from 8 years old I am now 64 and they have been telling the lie that I was not supposed to live to see 9 yrs old.
I worked when I was not sick had hoverlln Government jobs-only. Helped them with their kids for free and their kids believe the lies too which means they will also suffer.
A woman of faith. She is still praising God no matter what her circumstances is at the present moment.
Misguided faith in my opinion. Gos is love and wants us to love ourselves more than to be in that position. He will guide us out of it if we listen . I speak from experience with severe chronic pain from mercury fillings for 30!years. It was so hard to woke but I did with Gods help . I was in constant prayer . God guided me and helped me be able to sell Realestate and now since I was lucky enough to purchase I was alike to retire and enjoy life once I removed the fillings. I had painful knots in my back neck and shoulders , irritable bowel syndrome, severe brain fog, restless leg syndrome, you name it. My body was trying to tell me to get rid of the mercury . I couldn’t stand without it hurting . If I could make it though that anyone can.
Yeah, how's that working out for her?
@@benmontgomery2909 No one believed in Noah either until he and seven others were the only ones left on the ark besides animals of course.
@@Iworkwithnitwits I hate to break it to you, but none of that ever happened. Do you honestly believe somebody built a boat large enough to hold 2 of every single living thing on the planet? How dense are you?
@@Iworkwithnitwits Capitalism did this to her. And there is no god. Grow up.
I wish people would just stop judging and understand most of us are a paycheck away from homelessness. Not everyone homeless is on drugs. I work and make what some consider good money but when work is slow and the bills keep coming I know I am just a check away from losing it all. I was raised to never judge others because you don't know their life. Bless this lady and her amazing spirit.
It takes 3 to six weeks for antidepressants to kick in. Meanwhile people suffer with depression. It’s a horrible feeling.
Ms. Yolanda is suffering from a broken heart. It is not for a person, per se. It is for herself and what she lost. I think she should take a chance and move in with her daughter if she doesn't want to go into the shelter. Stay there, get the disability check started, and use it as income to qualify for a place. The shelter will help you do that too, but this going back and forth is going to continue to tire her out. She doesn't want to leave the tent because she doesn't want to leave that man, and she doesn't want to go into a shelter because she can't be together with that man. They both need to go into their shelters, get on a program that is usually for 6 months and sometimes for 18 months if you have a drug dependency, and take it from there. I know about these things because I used to be homeless. I just cried watching this video because I can sense her heart is hurting.
What good is the man?? Please ask that question?
She said she loved her apartment not her man
@@peacefaith560 She loved her apartment, but she didn't have the man at the time. She now has the man, and like all women who put on their motherly hats, they don't want to leave the other person behind. Ms. Yolanda does not want to get out of that situation. I promise. As long as whatever she is doing is working, she will remain in it. She can easily go live with her daughter, keep her kids, sign up for disability and other social services, and then transition into some housing or at least be put on the list. She has options, and that man is not doing anything. You didn't see him bringing anything back or money or doing any help with her. He's an anchor, but she's not going to give him up. Have a great one.
Throwing away husband's ashes is .pure evil😢
Yolanda you are strong you will overcome this
It seems like she’s trying and she’s learned from some poor decisions she’s made in the past. Hopefully she can come out of this really deep hole that she’s in…
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She lived with a man rent free for 10 yrs !!
Sad this is everywhere nowadays. Yet they found 95 billion dollars to help other countries
I'm watching this and bawling. It's shameful how much effort and money is being put into for illegals that have never paid a single dime in taxes, yet we have a beautiful woman of faith like Yolanda, who is struggling for her next meal. Things need to change.
Isn't that what you voted for?
@@blacksilverchair3315 and why would you assume that?
I came across this lady and it broke my heart . I just couldn't stop crying. And yes, I know me crying can't help her. I am just recovering from breast cancer. i can imagine how it would be for me if I didn't have my family and friends. I pray that by now she's got her apartment. . They treat animals better than how they are treating humans
I worked as a Social Service Case worker for years and homelessness was always a cycle in the lives of people with Mental Health and Drug Abuse issues. She speaks well but it is very clear to me that she needs MH/Drug abuse support and a Social worker that will help her navigate getting SSI and permanent housing...but it is her unshakable FAITH that will open the door of her new apartment...and let all of God's people say Amen!🙏❤️
Amen❤
Question why does everybody think because a person is homeless they're eating on drugs or have a mental health issue???? We don't know what a person that been through but those two answers have always been what everybody says oh they're on drugs SMFH #REALITY CHECK!!!! I IF A PERSON HAS TO LIVE WITH THEIR MAMA THEIR DADDY THEIR SISTER OR THEIR BROTHER OR THEIR KIDS GUESS WHAT??? YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR I'm OWN DOOR 🚪 KEY 🗝️🗝️🗝️ THEN YOUR ASS IS HOMELESS ALSO............
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Amen 🙏🏽
Amen❤❤ God bless Yolanda
I hope Yolanda receives affordable or low income housing it seems she would be awarded disability being that she can’t stand up straight or maybe she could get trained for a desk job- she’s a strong woman and I wish her many blessings of healing ❤️🩹 happiness and restoration ❤️
The passiveness is unbelievable
@@junglesuperstar9270 Are you okay- you sound quite traumatized- so I can definitely understand your response- from being in drama all the time- best wishes
@@user-zw9ki6lk5t me-absolutely ok. Americans are not.
@@user-zw9ki6lk5t😂😂😂
Most folks are one lost paycheck, illness, etc away from being unhoused. Praying for their restoration.
I'm sorry, but my MOMMA would not be homeless.
Don't be sorry. But your MOMMA probably wasn't a drug addict. The daughter has an obligation to put her kids FIRST...
Absolutely NOT
Well my momma was a drug addict since the 80's. I was taking from her and adopted. I'm now 42 and I now have a relationship with her and she will NEVER be on the streets. I DON'T CARE HOW LONG SHE BEEN ON DRUGS. PERIOD. MY BLESSINGS COME FROM MY GOD❤
@@TruthBToldOnce - 👏🏿, Well good for YOU. But please allow this woman's daughter to run her life as she sees fit.
YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH?? TELL HIM YOUR PLANS!!!! WHAT MAKES ANY ONE EXEMPTED YET. Y -YOUR E- ENTITLED T -TOO
Very sad situation for Ms. Yolanda! I pray she gets herself out of this horrible situation !
I don't know if she can get herself out, she's not well.
That prayer was powerful.
Amen 🙏🏽 🙌🏽
It Sickens Me that our government spends billions to help other countries instead of taking care of our own. It also disgusts me that stores throw away food instead of donating. This beautiful soul is suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally while hiding behind her smile.
All of the money that people are holding on to. When they can help in some way. When you die, you can't take the money with you. I pray that God will give her Favor...I pray that God will send someone to help her
It's terrible. So many people in this country have plenty of wealth, but they are greedy, indifferent, selfish, and have no love or compassion for the downtrodden! The Church has failed too in regards to helping homeless people!
You need money for yourself, right? You might be in a bad situation one day. If I give you the spare tire off of my car, what happens when I get a flat?
I’m praying also !!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@TheSkete Exactly, you may want to help but you have to make sure you don't end up in the same situation.
Those people in the church could help her .
The church ONLY takes.
That’s what I was thinking… smh
They are waiting for Jesus to help her, lol
Black church is poor
I was thinking the same thing. They could direct her to some social programs, and they could get her a place to live
The government helps foreign people but not our own
I thank Yolanda for sharing her story. Many times I feel like I'm one step away from being homeless
The social work can help her get a a job that she will sit for the doctor’s recommended hours. It’s possible Yolanda don’t give up on yourself sweet lady.
Praying for you Ms Yolnda. You can do this wit Gods grace and mercy
Grandma should be taken in by the daughter and be able to be in those grandkids lives. This is absolutely heartbreaking if I could reach out and help her bring her into my house.
Not really the daughter has probably tried and been putting her children at risk no mother should ever do that Yolanda has to work harder help herself at this point 30 year's a addict a year clean no can't put yourself in that position with children pray for her
no, the kids would be at risk if the daughter did that. Grandma has enough sense to try and pick herself up. I do think their should be government support to help ex-addicts
Make room for that male who attached himself to her. She's his meal ticket.
Man, I’m in tears. Ms. Yolanda, your faith and ability to still serve and love others even through your trials is inspiring. It’s so easy to become bitter and angry when we fall, but you- I see the Lord’s glory and hand on you 💕. Jesus is walking with you. And we all have our demons, ALL OF US. God is just waiting on us to choose him. What I’ve learned is we have to make a conscious decision every day to choose him over ourselves. So God bless you Ms. Yolanda, keep fighting the fight and resisting the devil. God bless you 🙏🏾💕.
Can we get a follow up on her
They never do follow ups unfortunately
This is happening to all kinds of good people around this country. The United States has ruined it's economy. It basically forgot about the middleclass. Printing money has caused inflation and unaffordable living. It's about to get worse. The country is $34 trillion in debt. Government funded programs will start to disappear. Today our government has voted to send another $90 billion to Ukraine. Democrats and Republicans have both failed us. Good luck and God bless.
Good luck and God Bless you too 🙏
Yolanda, you're a great grandmother.
I've been homeless and drug free for 10 months now. Every day is hard, and I have a son I have to take care of. So very proud of all of us that continue to fight thru things without having the drug to get us thru, and proud of the ppl who are just starting out their journey. We do recover.
I pray that she obtains clean, nice afforable housing soon. Praise God. I KNOW I am just a paycheck away from homelessness myself
Me to, A B & no C!🙌🏽🙏🏾💞
If the lady in this episode watches this please live way people that want to help you can reach out to you. This absolutely breaks my heart, all this money for migrants.
It broke my heart too. This government has failed the American people!
Are you willing to take her in
@debbieframpton3857 Yes, absolutely
That's what you voted for.
@@debbieframpton3857 Will you????
Not nice they’re homeless. But the love ❤️ keeps them going.
This is sad. She needs housing
Ryte
She should leave Chicago. I live in Minnesota it’s so much more help here for her. I lost my mother to drugs she never could stay away from Chicago
She needs rehab
@@bluu_ice6554 First rehab is to make her mind up, to say no to drugs and follow through and sincere pray to God for strength 🙏🏾💞
@@drea4360A change can be good, but people are the same all over the world different faces, different places but the same problems, the first step, come within all of us to decide what is best for us and be willing to fight for it to over come it, pity parties didn't start it and pity parties will not end it, sometime we have to swallow a bitter pill in order to heal, no sugar coating🙏🏾💞
This is so sad this elderly woman 👩 is homeless, here in the U.S.A in this video 📹. Yet the U.S.A Congress's and U.S. Senate is just getting ready to give money 💰 to Israel 🇮🇱, Ukraine 🇺🇦 , and 🇹🇼 Taiwan , about $ 95 Billion Dollars 💸. That doesn't make sense 😢 , we have poor people who are U.S.A citizens , who need this $ 95 Billion Dollars more than these other foreign countries. Also there are U.S. veterans who are living in poverty right here in the U.S.A. President Joseph Biden and Vice President Karmala Harris you both need to watch this video and turn over the $ 95 Billion Dollars 💸 to aid our U.S.A citizens instead of giving money 💰 to foreign nations. Think about this folks 🤔. She needs to have an apartment to live in , so her and Clearence can have somewhere to live comfortably. Chicago, Illinois Housing Athority give these people a chance to get an apartment.
The drugs have broken so many good and loving people. It really saddens me and angers me because the drugs came from not out of thin air and was focused in certain communities whilst simultaneously sending jobs overseas from those same communities. Yolanda was not born of a vacuum she is a human being who go caught up and despite that her loving spirit still shines through.
Jesus help this precious baby & all the other people in the world with the same or similar struggles. 😢
Don’t go back to drugs, pray and the lord will help you, be strong. Trust in the lord he will never leave you, never give up. My sister your dreams will come through, If I were in your city you could live with me I’ll welcome you with open arms.
How come the sheriffs came in like she was a criminal when they evicted her?
That happens in every eviction
That happens in every eviction
@@yolandalcheek462no it does not! They don’t surround the damn building and send in multiple officers with body cameras and weapons! Stop the b.s
Well, they don't know who's in there. All they have is an eviction order. You saw they had a ram just in case no one opens the door. They want to see you right away so they can see who they're dealing with. For all they know, a nut might come out from the back with a pow-pow. Yolanda knew they were coming. She should have had a bag ready to go with all her essentials.
Was she on the lease? she was caring for someone and didn't tell them he passed just so she could stay there.
My mother is my first love even before I knew it. I put my children in the living room to put my mom in the room. Never would i let her walk up and down the streets and sleep in a tent. Hopefully her family does more. Some people forget how important their parents are. I'd treat my mom how id want my children to treat me.
Yolanda has inspired me with her courage and strength. Although, she may have fallen on tough times, she remains committed to her faith and being a decent human being.. I wish her all the best and that her one wish of getting from under that bridge and into her own place happens soon...
"I don't want to impose on my family." That broke my heart. It's common too. Impose! They're there for that. It doesn't matter if it's hard for them right now too. If they have a roof, impose! One of the reasons certain countries have less homelessness than others is because they're more traditionalist in terms of family. Impose on your friends and family, anyone you can impose on, because that's how you bridge that gap of time where you need to find work and a roof faster. I was homeless a lot in my twenties. It took so much of my health that I'm disabled now. I know it's hard to beat through that pride or idea that you need to pick yourself up. But that's life. Even if it's not money, we live our lives being a burden on something and someone. But that's human and natural. Society, your loved ones, the world has a responsibility to help each other in times of need. Lean lean lean. Please. The faster you do that the faster you can get back on track. A lot of homeless people have nobody. If you have somebody, you simply should not be on the street. I know it's really hard to do. But please impose.
She was a drug addict who probably dragged her daughter through the mud. People burn bridges with loved ones and every sob story has some BS behind it.
In a country that touts its wealth...
The key to that statement is the COUNTRY touts it's wealth. It doesn't say all the individuals in it are wealthy. It's like a church where the pastor drives a brand new Cadillac. That doesn't mean all the members drive brand new Cadillacs. Some of them drive beaters. Some of them take the BUS to church...
Homeless people are not how they were and used to be... They deserve love and respect 😢
Please father GOD bless this wonderful woman beyond her wildest dreams
You made my heart smile Yolanda!❤️
I like her personality. 💖
I am very emotional to see this beautiful spirited black lady homeless in America I wish she gets help she needs the community should help her 100 percent
Thinking is appalling is a retired veteran it saddens me to see Americans homeless and on the streets, and there’s people in our shelters that are provided Everything they need by have not contributed to anything. Make it make sense
What is this "fiancée" doing all day while Yolanda is out panhandling and dumpster diving? Is he bringing any money or resources in?
Girl they are in the same boat chile.
@@candyc4713yeah, but he’s parasiting off of her.
Living of her like the rest of them do.
@@candyc4713he doesn't do as much as her obviously. He's a parasite.
Same thing….. they meat at the end of day at tent… he can be off doing dope elsewhere she doesn’t need him….. she does all that on her own
Yolanda is a strong lady with the most beautiful soul ❤ May God bless her always!
Sending prayers 🙏
Prayers are not enough.
Yolanda I hope things turn out better for you. What I will say is leave that man alone. He is not doing anything for you. Focus on you and your life.
I cried almost the entire video. I pray that she's doing better and now in housing.
thank u yolanda for sharing ur story.
Los Angeles has the highest homeless population. Taxes have increased, property taxes have gone up, monies from other services have been moved to help the homeless but guess what.. the government had not tracked where they money is going and how it’s being spent. 24 billion are not account for.. lost. It has become a business to keep people homeless in California. It is sad you see families living in the streets . Homeless are everywhere yet billions have been given to help the homeless and we don’t see anything changing. Corruption!!!
I agree with you 100%. In California they’ve found money to give undocumented people free health insurance….. 😒
Newsom has to have his cut.
It’s getting really bad out here where I live in southwest Fl too 🤦🏾♀️ 😢
@@farahjoseph5906 As Biden continues to destroy the economy, homelessness will get worse across America.l
God please save Ms.Yolanda an her fiancee off the streets like u did me an my family amen
Imagine saying “my mother is homeless”. That’s messed up
Her weakness is trying to help everyone more than she helps herself and neglect health etc. There is a balance to everything including a GOOD HEART
Homelessness in an epidemic all over the world, especially in the United States. It’s very sad 😢to see people in this low of states. Not everyone is addicted to drugs or criminals. A lot of these folks are down on their luck and just struggling to get by. No one chooses this life,…..if they can do it over I’m sure they would. 😢😢
A lot of people are one or two paychecks away from becoming homeless themselves. Scary
@xoxoxoxoxo7997 Exactly, with the rising costs to live post-pandemic, it's utterly outrageous!! I grew up in my hometown & we've NEVER experienced "homelessness" as an issue, almost my entire life & I'm in my mid-50's. I was shocked to see these individuals wondering around town, there was even a young couple with their toddler...this broke my heart to see. Its my understanding that these vagrants were transported to my hometown via a Greyhound bus & relocated out of the DTES(Downtown Eastside in Vancouver), in order to 'cleanup their city' prior to the Olympics in 2010 & I'm worried with the pending FIFA championship approaching soon, what is going to happen to the most vulnerable people in our society. 🥹
What does the so called fiancé do to help her? This is very sad.
He is homeless too
Companionship
Nothing 🙊🙉🙈
Safety in numbers
Were you listening? She said in the piece...
I'm a 60 y/o African American grandma of 5.. I've been in the nursing industry 33 years...I grew up in the projects... but instead of turning to drugs and the streets and being a follower..I turned to God and going to school and being a leader..So alot of her problems are self inflicted.. God help those who help themselves.. God blesses a child who have their own.. she's very resourceful so people stop feeling sorry for her!!!
Oh, my God thank you 🙌🏾
Great for you. Now, how is that helping them!!!!!
I want her to succeed but I do feel sorry for this lady.
SHAME ON YOU!! Who are you to judge her or anyone else who is homeless??? There are COUNTLESS stories of people who were rich and went poor, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN TO ANY OF US AT ANY TIME!! That job you have, can easily replace you in two seconds!! And the audacity to bring God into your prideful, judgemental, and condescending comment. You should be ashamed of yourself. Get off your high horse and open your Bible! May God have mercy on you!!!!
"God blesses a child who has their own'? Now that's a line written by Billie Holiday who coined the phrase. She wrote it as an ironic concept. Question; does your God not wish folks to have/show compassion. Not everyone who grew up in the projects as you, avoided the pitfalls of that environment as you did. But here's a phrase for you to consider, "Each one, REACH one, each one TEACH one". Instead of condemning her in her present state, practice GRATITUDE. Give thanks for your largess by at minimum, not looking down on others!
Made me shed a few tears 😢 GOD IS ABLE!! GOD BLESS YOU Ms. Yolanda you can do it 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🫶🏾❤ THANK YOU NIGHT MINISTRIES FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE PEOPLE❤️
How can I help this lady, she broke my heart .
You are so correct I been homeless for 3years and 4months family have places but they only want you there if you empty your pockets then they want you gone well I hope I can get me a place this year 2024 no more helpful family it's cheaper
Three years and four months? That is before the Wuhan Flu . There has to be a lot of info you are withholding. Contact a Job Placement company. Get a job, follow instructions, be dependable. Show up every day ..and on time...and don't complain . And, you have Internet access...so?...
Yes some family are like that, but most place nowadays have leases in place that do not allow you to have guests for more that 2weeks, so surely a person don't look for a person to lose their home for helping them, because that will be selfish, if I had money I will, willingly give because extra people run bills up, nobody should fall trying to help another person up
I don’t want to sound cold but Yolanda is homeless due to her addiction. I have SEVERAL relatives who are alcohol addicts. They blame EVERYONE for their problems except themselves. As soon as they get paid, they’re back it. So I can understand why she has family but nowhere to stay. It’s a continuing cycle and eventually we all see that we’re enablers. Put them out let them go figure it out and just leave it in the hands of God. It’s really not easy. My little cousin stayed with me for 2 years, he destroyed my home, disrespected me. I asked him not to drink in my home, he did it. Eventually I couldn’t take it anymore. He would get a new job, as soon as he gets his first pay. He’s back at it. So far in 2024 he called me 4 times saying he’s gotten himself together. That means thats 4 times that he’s fallen off. It’s not easy for us as families of ppl with addictions.
This is so sad and can definitely be anyone of us!!Lord I thank you for what I have and won’t stress about what I don’t 🙏🏽♥️God bless this strong black Queen 🙏🏽🙌🏽
God bless you sister....Im Muhammad from Malaysia....you are in my prayers.....🤲
Made me very sad listening to her! I hope she got an apartment by now!
NOOOOOOO WAY I WOULD LET MY MOTHER LIVE LIKE THAT🥲🙏🏽🥰
There's a reason for everything, we all love our parents or should, but when you have minor children depending on you, you have to care for them first. Because they know no other means of survival & have to be provided for, you can lose your housing allowing others to stay with you, so what everybody be homeless? I try to find programs to help & I will let you take a shower, feed you, wash your clothes & groom your hair, but children are first with me 🤷🏽♀️🙏🏾💞
Yolanda your so hardworking lady,maybe you can babysit for your daughter, live, and keep busy , with grandkids, your family is more important than drug, I did drugs for 5 yrs in th e 90 , but quit, started working, and raised my children, single mom, but I did it, and my children love me and are in my life I have apt 2 dogs happy.😊🙏🏼