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@scottonyschak8123

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to get involved please email me onyschaks@gmail.com

@mrswassduck7544

4 жыл бұрын

yo invisible people. this guy, you guys made a video about in 2013 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYJm3JeIYtu_e9o.html , is now a stable man, and commented on the video that he is trying to contact you guys to make an update video :)

@deweyoxburger2963

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see tent cities in the Desert. Plenty of room there. They need a place to go. get them off the streets and enough of this "affordable housing" bullshit. They need to be rounded up against their will if necessary to help them, the hobos. Hobo right down to tent city for a shower and air conditioned tents. Get them off the fucking streets

@irate74

4 жыл бұрын

@@deweyoxburger2963 a community of their own out in the middle of no where eh? Not a bad idea 🤔

@Manu-jc2sx

4 жыл бұрын

Please put advertisements by monetizing your video. You can help these people with that money.

It’s sad how aware of her surroundings she has to be. She’s CONSTANTLY looking around. Poor lady.

@olivia7592

4 жыл бұрын

That just tells you how much she’s seen. I hate homelessness.

@justinlarsen2281

4 жыл бұрын

Too bad she ain't looking for a job.

@umarchowdhury7752

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinlarsen2281 How can she when she's constantly on the look out for whether her stuffs gna get stolen, and people turn you away just for being homeless

@justinlarsen2281

4 жыл бұрын

Umar Chowdhury she wouldn't fill out a job application with a gun to her head. There's a fine line between helping and enabling people or in this case lazy junkies.

@umarchowdhury7752

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinlarsen2281 You don't know that

I can totally relate to Debra. Absolutely destitute.I was homeless on a couch for 17 months, followed by 29 months on the street, sleeping in 24 hr coffee shops & MacDonalds. I lost count of the amount of times I was robbed and or abused by Police or people in the street.Then became very ill with an infection and was hospitalized for a month. Then my mother died the following month.and I moved in with my father, age 82, with failing health, to look after him. I could not imagine being homeless now with the Covid-19 pandemic. I'd probably be dead. And in reality I am just one of many who experience homelessness in the world. The question that comes to mind is, will we ever as as a society put an end to homelessness and as a 54-year-old man now, wonder if we can.

@TheShrededward

4 жыл бұрын

You have to ask the question a bit differently. You got a house because you moved in with your father, but your question is "well we ver as a society". The short answer to that is no. Ask your dad how he got the house that he has. If you're waiting for society, then you have a long ass wait. we don't give a shit about you. Earn it yourself, or don't. I don't give a shit. I worked for my house and you're just 4 years younger than me. I own my own house outright. What the fuck have you been doing the last 54 years?

@CodyCole80

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a blessing you were able to live with your father. Why didn’t you just go there in the first place?

@CodyCole80

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Richards 🤨 That’s kinda cold dude. 🥶 There are some people who’ve had everything: millions, house, cars, etc. and STILL end up losing it all. No one knows his situation. 😕

@feralLove

4 жыл бұрын

I just turned 60 am low income but am one of the fortunate ones to have subsidized housing in the pnw. Baby boomers are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. It's overwhelming to think about. HUD investing in property to convert to SRO's with shared kitchens n bathrooms would at least alleviate some suffering.

@Josh-kt9qh

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Richards you’re such a bitter, brain dead boomer 😂 if only everyone had your brain huh?

I was homeless for a week and i never wish that upon anybody . Im afraid it will happen again. God bless that lady

@leetraviusmckay314

4 жыл бұрын

How did you get out of homelessness?

@TellingStewart

4 жыл бұрын

🌱☀️🙏🌾🍃

@leetraviusmckay314

4 жыл бұрын

@The liar from the shire how did you get out of homelessness?

@michellekelly941

4 жыл бұрын

Yikes, how unnerving. I hope you are able to carefully preserve the living situation you have. I have two separate individuals on my property trying to get back on their feet so as to leave my place successfully. I have to artfully maintain my husband's patience with this endeavor.

@-Isaiah

4 жыл бұрын

A week??

Homelessness will rise more than ever. Really heart breaking.

@radicalchanges7163

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly v true, starting a nonprofit doing interviews and providing resources for the homeless, Please connect

@gayhomelesswithpinknails4424

4 жыл бұрын

@@radicalchanges7163 where? Do you have social media pages where i can follow and support?

@luminositymusicbrianpricka6357

4 жыл бұрын

Your really nice Debra I really hope you find a place. I’m pulling for ya kid.

@billiedeffenbaugh7450

4 жыл бұрын

Especially now with the ruse of this Covid 19 virus and all the shutdowns and layoffs. Alot people out of work because of shutdowns.

@ladylaois8184

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Bonilla your absolutely right

idk why but she feels like Phoebe from friends the way she answer the questions and talk

@Cass-gi4kk

4 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought too.. It's phoebe from friends

@sofiabottino3475

4 жыл бұрын

Omg i was looking for this comment

@tcjohnson5764

4 жыл бұрын

Nah the way she looks you mean lol identical. I knew it was someone she looked like

@Mrgreyld

3 жыл бұрын

yes!

@Dynamic3DLtd

3 жыл бұрын

That's a testament at how good an actor she was because phoebe was from the streets too.

This shows how lucky I am to have a house, a home, where people look after me

@marioderioverde4470

4 жыл бұрын

Do you get it for free?

@inger_x3836

4 жыл бұрын

Mario de Rioverde no? My parents have both worked really hard their whole lives and I’m very thankful for the situation I’m in. I’m also very lucky to have a family like mine. That’s why I feel bad for her, because she has no one

@ellenlee1

3 жыл бұрын

@@inger_x3836 TAKE A HOMELESS HOME. SHOW THEM YOUR GOOD LIFE, THEM MAYBE THEY WILL GET OFF OF DRUGS AND GET A JOB. GOD WILL REWARD YOU.

@inger_x3836

3 жыл бұрын

DOCTOR LOGIC I’m not religious, but that’s beside the point. I don’t really know any homeless people and I’m still a minor as well. :/

@ellenlee1

3 жыл бұрын

@@inger_x3836 WELL' STAY IN SCHOOL, STUDY HARD AND KNOW THAT PEOPLE LIVE TO WORK AND WORK TO LIVE. KNOW THAT NOTHING IS FREE.

Life is so hard. We are actually just one paycheck away from homelessness. When time goes by with more COVID cases, life can be tougher than we could anticipate. Be positive and be vigilant.

@OldskolFan

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Mgtow actually most people cannot just simply save money! Most of their paychecks goes towards living expenses: food, housing, transportation, essentials, etc. Hardly any wasteful spending.

@cowtaplayz8277

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Mgtow You are incredibly disrespectful, not everyone can just save money. Saying that is not only offensive, but it is ignorant and extremely stupid. Paychecks can go to necessary objectives. You obviously don’t understand what poverty means, but I hope one day you can learn.

@EbonyJT

4 жыл бұрын

ryan lee Everything you said 💯🙏🏽

@EbonyJT

4 жыл бұрын

OldskolFan Exactly! A lot of us live pay check to pay check and nothing is left over.

@professorzi

4 жыл бұрын

@Frank Mgtow You obviously live at home with a parent or guardian because your comment is very naive. Lucky you, though - keep taking advantage of that for the sake of your savings because many people aren't that fortunate.

lets pray her situation gets better.

@radicalchanges7163

4 жыл бұрын

Amen, Starting a nonprofit doing interviews and providing resources for the homeless, Please connect

@sadio2513

4 жыл бұрын

Praying wont do shit

@johno2866

4 жыл бұрын

Don't be a hypocrite 😀

the sadness of this world is slowly killing me...here in france, 60 homeless had tickets, for not respecting...the lockdown!!! I send you a warm hug, Debra...im so far away from you...

@CTRex-dr4lb

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on if you can find an affordable place now days. My apartment used to cost 500 a month now its 950 a month with just four years time so it depends on where you look

@JD-kp6pt

4 жыл бұрын

Look up ''Nihilism", "Efilism", and "Anti-Natalism". Life is ultimately p0intless suffering (especially for the poor) and it would be better to have never been born. Not just for humans, but also for every other sentient creature that ever had the misfortune of being b0rn. ~ Every country should legalize assisted euthanasia so that poor people who wish to die can receive a fast painless death.~ ~ Several European countries such as $witzerland and Belgium have already legalized d0ctor assisted euthanasia for the elderly, disabled, terminally ill, and in s0me cases, even just severely depressed people. ~ Alas, this is why I have requested the help of Dignitas in Switzerland to end my life in the most fast, painless, and guaranteed way p0ssible. Through doctor assisted euthanasia.

@TellingStewart

4 жыл бұрын

🌱☀️🌾🙏🍃

@Yasmine91646

4 жыл бұрын

@@CTRex-dr4lb Housing is so expensive because the evil global elite of this world prioritize profits over basic human needs. I really hate this fucking world; as long as there is the commodifying of housing then there will always be homelessness.

@marcellinechoisne5627

4 жыл бұрын

@@JD-kp6pt i will probably do that too...im french, then close from belgium...

Horrible. I hope she finds a place to live and her quality of life improves. She seems like a sweet person.

I was homeless and it's hard. People judge. I had to wash up in. Wawa and prayed I wouldn't get caught. Walking 3 miles for a bologna sandwich with no mayo lettuce tomatoes or cheese. Chips were all gone. I think the worst was the mosquitoes and no warm towel to was my face. Bless this woman and keep her safe and may miracles pour down from heaven!

"they're talking about throwing me in jail for being homeless" 😥😢

@ellenlee1

4 жыл бұрын

NOT A BAD IDEA, YOU WILL HAVE A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD PLUS FOOD TO EAT AND NOT HAVE TO WORK FOR IT.

@leetraviusmckay314

4 жыл бұрын

@@ellenlee1 LATE RESPONSE RUSSIAN BOT SMH 🖕🖕

@jasongates-

4 жыл бұрын

@@ellenlee1 You know, some homeless actually commit crimes just to get that roof and food. But, that's no way to live. Instead of jail, how bout shelters. Instead of jail, how bout transitional housing, that helps the person be able to find permanent housing of their own.

@ellenlee1

4 жыл бұрын

@@jasongates- THIS WEB SITE GETS A LOT OF VIEWS. HOW ABOUT INTERVIEWING THE PEOPLE THAT DID THE RIGHT THINGS AND STAYED AWAY FROM BEING HOMELESS. MAYBE HOMELESS PEOPLE WILL LEARN SOMETHING FROM THESE PEOPLE THAT DID THE RIGHT THINGS AND MAKE GOOD DECISIONS IN THEIR LIFE TO KEEP A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS. THAT WOULD GET ZERO VIEWS AND YOU WON'T MAKE ANY KZread MONEY.

@MADEbySOUL

3 жыл бұрын

DOCTOR LOGIC the interviewer used to be homeless and this channel helps people see that we are all humans. Please don’t stigmatize homelessness. Sometimes unforeseen able events happen. This woman lost a husband and was forced to move out and may not have a healthy, economic stable family. There are some people in this life who have better options than others.

I have been a working homeless man for 9 years in Cali.

@dylanbm5623

4 жыл бұрын

That's absolutely ridiculous

@Bebedollie

4 жыл бұрын

Woah💔 God bless u xxx

@billyjean2960

4 жыл бұрын

@@dylanbm5623 Tell me about it.

@nikolaiahrnkiel

4 жыл бұрын

Working poor that's a crazy concept, it's not in Northern Europe yet but I fear it's coming😧

@susanbrown2909

4 жыл бұрын

What a sick world we live in.

I don't know what's happened over the last 20 years. Not long ago we had the YMCA and YWCA that had rooms for people like Debra to live in, if you have very little income like SSI/Disability they worked with you so you paid what you could afford. I know the SRO hotels downtown were not great places to live, but they were something and it, at the very least, gave people an address. All that is gone. The rich kids decided it's cool to live downtown so everything's been gutted into these $3000 micro-apartments. How can you sign up for help when you have no mailing address. Without her phone, any ties to the world are gone. That's how important it is to have a basic working phone. She should be able to get one of those Lifeline phones, but again, you have to have an address.

@RandomPlaceHolderName

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, 2008 happened? Or did you forget that one?

❤️I hope her situation gets better ❤️💔❤️

"i'm hating life" 😢😥

@radicalchanges7163

4 жыл бұрын

V sad :(, Starting a nonprofit doing interviews and providing resources for the homeless, Please connect

@monicamiller4274

4 жыл бұрын

DON'T QUIT!. DON'T STOP!. DON'T GIVE UP!. APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE IN YOUR STATE( FOOD STAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT(PUA), SECTION 8, LOW INCOME, GOVERNMENT CELL PHONE, AND MEDICAL CARD)!.

It breaks my heart to see how helpless this poor sweet Woman is. I hope she is well

It makes me so mad this crap even happens nobody should go without medical, food or shelter ...I just dont understand why we cant just fix this

I was a lazy, ill-tempered, game addict right out of highschool. Dropped out of college for the sake of high scores. Didn't know anything of the world outside of my bedroom until the day I was shipped off to Florida with nothing but my car. Put myself in about $10,000 credit debt at only 20 years old with bottom of the barrel jobs. For 8 months I lived out of that gross van and slept through a hurricane in a walmart parking lot until my late grandfather gave me another chance. Had he not done that today I'd still be homeless, 4 years later. These people need help and can not do it alone. My experience changed me forever. Not once did I beg, not once did people show me any kindness. Police will bother you no matter where you park your car. For being homeless people automatically assume you do drugs. Once you hit rock bottom it's almost impossible to get back up alone.

Welcome to America!

@operavocalsvideos9545

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, same in absolutely every country including the most "developed"

@peartfaldo

4 жыл бұрын

leave then

@lipslide101

4 жыл бұрын

@@operavocalsvideos9545 Not exactly true, it's a fact that it's a huge problem in the US more so than many other well developped places in the world.

@flo1fication

4 жыл бұрын

@@lipslide101 Probably cause the U.S. has a way bigger population than most of the other developed nations.

@Internetuser435

4 жыл бұрын

@@anahata3478 i hope we go left

Imagine How many people are one Paycheck away from this kind of situation . Americans need to teach financial Literacy and support each other . No one should have to be homeless .

@kiwicatnip

4 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

There are good cell phones for just under $150, I bought one, just ask the young guy in the department store... the young ones tend to know the best bargains in tech gear. I'm not yet homeless again, I was many years ago, but for sure a suggestion would be to go 'grey man' ie very very nondescript, nothing outstanding about looks except clean as possible but no outward identifier clothing. Very sad to see such a lovely lady in dire straights.

@zmtdrt8411

4 жыл бұрын

agreee with you, what is the purpose to buy cellphone for 300-400$, when 150$ cellphone could do everything, and for 200$ you could get even water resistant.

@shebastinson7813

4 жыл бұрын

I know the gvmt is still giving out phones. Or get android at Walmart for 39$

@myoldvhstapes

4 жыл бұрын

@@shebastinson7813: Yes, she is likely eligible for a free obamaphone.

@hvega8199

4 жыл бұрын

My Old VHS Tapes lol Obama phone. They need to get rid of that sh!t right after trump wins this year. Nothing is free in life. I tell my kids that. They need to start telling these adults that. 🤦🏾‍♂️

@MegaLivingIt

4 жыл бұрын

So true. Several inexpensive carriers out there, and you can get a refurbished nice phone at Target or Walmart. Try putting phone in Ziploc bags. Waterproof and inexpensive.

I was homeless for six months and had enough common sense to get myself out of it.

@davidlape5206

4 жыл бұрын

I was so scared and alone. I cried myself to sleep at night.

She needs to apply for housing. She’s in an emergency. They should be able to get her an apartment. There may be a list but the sooner she gets on it, the faster she can get a place. She shouldn’t have to be homeless. Bless her heart. I hope she can get a place soon.💘

@lynnanson4969

4 жыл бұрын

There is no housing my son lost his apartment almost three years ago from HUD stopped gov. Housing in all states to stop illegals from Mass renting and abusing the system..but good handicapped Americans lost out too..so no housing open...none...we've tried ...alot..

@myoldvhstapes

4 жыл бұрын

@@lynnanson4969: There's a tiny amount of what is called "public housing" in L.A. They are notorious projects, mostly in gangland in Watts. HUD covers the majority of the rent. 4 months ago, a worker at the Social Security office encouraged me to apply for it. NO THANK YOU very much! My microflat in downtown is much safer.

@lynnanson4969

4 жыл бұрын

@@myoldvhstapes yes we have some close to the border in SD...but my kid is handicapped and I'm not going to leave him there.he would loose everything in his apartment the first week...he's better off sleeping in my laundry room... at least I no he's safe.. cramped..he's 6'4"

@W.O.G.S.T.E.R

4 жыл бұрын

That could take years....

@OldskolFan

4 жыл бұрын

@Cindy’s Journey there’s no more funding for new choice housing vouchers, formerly called section 8...cities announce when they open up the (waiting list) where people can sign up. But in most places the wait is over 7 years. In LA they have shelter style housing where you pay or $800 for a bunk bed room with 10 others to a room. $800 is actually a SSI recipients whole check. She should relocate somewhere cheaper.

Bless her heart!

Bless her heart.I pray for her and hope she finds a home

I am inspired by your channel. I recently graduated with my BA and planned on being a teacher but you have made me realize I don’t care to teach school but rather help people in situations like this. I hope to pursue a career helping people overcome homelessness and addiction

After nine years... and with an income... I think she'd have figured something out by now. Maybe move out of CA where rent isn't so high?

@canadasweetie

3 жыл бұрын

That is easy to say right? When it’s not us.

@douggoding8431

3 жыл бұрын

@@canadasweetie, oh, Candy...

@AtticTapes14

2 жыл бұрын

@@douggoding8431 move how? Airplane? Train? Boat ship?

I Pray for her and others that nobody never get homeless.Sister, May all your and other People Wishes come true. And getting homeless may end Soon forever everywhere across the World,Amen.God blessings.

My poor lady was in so much pain. Thoughts and prayers. 🙏

she same age as my father, i hope she gets her own place and gets help.

If Debra can get a ride and move from Venice Beach to Van Nuys (35 minutes driving distance), she can take a shower at the "Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Help Center" located at 6425 Tyrone Avenue, Van Nuys, California 91401. They offer free 15 minute showers from Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and then lunch at 12:00 p.m. She can receive mail at the Center, and they offer other services. From that point, she can work with the housing specialist to find a home.

@InvisiblePeople

4 жыл бұрын

There are 80k+ homeless people in LA County. Hope of the Valley is overwhelmed not able to help everyone, just like all the other homeless services. I believe you have the best of intentions, but suggesting a homeless person relocate to another area where they will still be homeless is not realistic or practical.

@allisonquerze7941

4 жыл бұрын

@@InvisiblePeople Perhaps you can suggest to Debra that she needs to relocate in order to avoid jail time. She said that the police talked about putting her in jail due to homelessness. P.S. - Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Help Center needs to open new locations all across the United States.

@John-bn7ux

3 жыл бұрын

Excuses are what they thrive on

So sad u can tell shes slowly reverting back

New subscriber here. I want to tell u that what u do for the homeless is wonderful. Ty for caring so much for the homeless.

Thanks for posting these videos on KZread . I really can never thank you enough . You are an angel.

Prayers for her!

If I were to be homeless..I believe Venice Beach would be the best place to be homeless.

thank you for raising awareness

This makes me want to cry.

Where are the protesters for the homeless

@kaninma7237

4 жыл бұрын

The protests have grown beyond police brutality to encompass general income inequality, as well, so, by extension, that includes the homelessness that results from it, even if that is not explicitly mentioned. It would be good for some to start carrying signs pointing to that, as well, though, including a range of reasons for homelessness.

@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach

4 жыл бұрын

Never will be it's media hype

@hvega8199

4 жыл бұрын

Brainwashed by the democrats. BLM + ActBlue

@evelinholmes6401

4 жыл бұрын

@@hvega8199 : why don't you ask Trump for help . I am sure he has vacancies at his hotels or Trump tower 😠🤮

@feejee1604

4 жыл бұрын

Kaninma income inequality? Work harder and study to earn more. Stop asking for handouts.

I bought a dollar TREE android ...9 dollars still have it today...but I pray you find a way All GodBless in Jesus

@pinkcichlid

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't know dollar store sold phones!

@heatherrose9373

4 жыл бұрын

@@pinkcichlid They don't.

@SpetsnazSevorneya

3 жыл бұрын

Literally you can get an iPhone 4s or galaxy s3 for $40 bucks on your Facebook marketplace and use the rest for rent lool

@mindfk394k

3 жыл бұрын

@@pinkcichlid dollar Treeeeee

Sending her so much love! ♥️♥️♥️

Prayers and good wishes for her 🙏

I didn't know 55 years of age was considered elderly. WOW! So I guess anyone 60 or over is just what? Decrepit. Please choose your words more wisely Mark because they can be really insulting. Thank you

@susanbrown2909

4 жыл бұрын

Kristi * people over 55 should definitely not be homeless.

@kingofthecatnap5422

4 жыл бұрын

@@susanbrown2909 Age 55 is not considered elderly.

@AshleyMintz

4 жыл бұрын

susan brown No one should. Definitely no one...

@kristi2939

4 жыл бұрын

@@susanbrown2909 Totally agree.

@joen.8364

4 жыл бұрын

Correct. She is somewhere on the edge of being a senior citizen. Elderly kicks in about 70

3 to $400 cell phone? I have a TracFone that cost me $40. I've had it for 8 years and it works great.

@taitfreeman9421

3 жыл бұрын

What else do you have that she doesn't have?

@janettehatcher6138

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! That was the comment I made you can get a phone for $40 and just put some minutes on your phone. Seems like she needs to have somebody help her budget her money correctly. So so sad

This is heartbreaking....

I'm very sorry 💔

She is a beautiful woman.

@Battlehearten175

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, she’s very nice

I'm From LA, and the LAPD is nothing more than the guardians of gentrification. I’m done with this notion that “not all cops are bad, blame the institution that employs them”. F that, if the “good cop’s” pursuit to be an altruistic hero blinds them so much that they that can’t reflect on their own villainous career choice, then they are naieve at best. The LAPD is nothing more than a guardian to serve the rich and harass the poor into either leaving or fking dying. I don’t care anymore about how much they get exploited by local and state bureaucracy, it doesn’t change the fact that they pass and enforce that very same exploitation onto the citizens that pay their freaking salary.

@fiftyonefifty2740

4 жыл бұрын

O V O you’re an idiot. They just prefer, like most people, that you should be able to walk down the street without stepping over human feces, or walk on the beach without stepping on a used needle.

@naelyneurkopfen9741

4 жыл бұрын

Blame the leftist jackasses that the people of California continue to elect! They are to blame for this bs! You want to claim to be loving, caring, so concerned for the people, yet you continue to elect Dems who tax & torment! Open your eyes! Cops don't make the laws, the pricks with "D" before their elected titles are the ones who need to be brought down!

@fiftyonefifty2740

4 жыл бұрын

Naelyn Eurkopfen you are exactly 100% correct ⬆️⬆️⬆️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Woman of less words... May God help her... want to see her out of the struggle

Forgive me for not understanding but I grew up in the 70s and my parents raised me to be independent no matter what and never to rely on someone else to provide me with the necessities of life. As I got older I had to get a part time job when I was in high school and never stopped working since. Never ever have I had a break from working, not even through some tough health issues. My parents used to say, if you can, walk, talk and get out of bed, you can work. She should have gotten a job the moment her friend died, then she wouldnt be in this situation.

@susanbrown2909

4 жыл бұрын

Joany11 Swatch Things have changed greatly since the 70s. You used to be able to walk out of a job in the morning ,and have a new one by the afternoon in the UK. Less jobs for the masses,retail closure ,along with factories etc;not to mention robotics ,AI,they all play a part in job loss. If only we could go back to the 70s..and all time rents are governed by greedy landlords, and low pay;people will never gain ground. Also people lose their jobs for all manner of reasons. It’s easy to judge others. Poverty:people don’t get it. Till it gets them.

@kellynorvell5714

4 жыл бұрын

Joany...... NOT everyone is fortunate enough to have your disciplined upbringing or your strength to tackle life's challenges in order to avoid being homeless. Count your blessings instead of counting other people's short comings/downfalls. 🙏

@joany11swatch14

4 жыл бұрын

Kelly Norvell mind over matter, and everyone has that ability....even disabled people. So take my comment how you want to, but the truth hurts.

Why would she pay 3-400 dollars for a cell phone? There's a cell service for free and they supply the phone as well. Unfortunately these things happen.

@myoldvhstapes

4 жыл бұрын

She said she has SSI. If she also has Medicaid or food stamps, she is automatically eligible for a free obamaphone. In California, it includes free internet as well.

@RobertF-

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I really wondered about that part also. The cellphone I'm typing on right now I only paid $40 for, on sale at Kmart and with a prepaid cellphone plan. Other commenters are mentioning free phones available with free cellphone service. It seems like she might not be aware of alternative options, and is spending too much of her money unnecessarily. Someone needs to help her, she's tired and needs help.

@operavocalsvideos9545

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertF- exactly, she needs help, i wish i can help her, but i need help too, I'm dying in Spain, as other people

@lololucas4031

4 жыл бұрын

Opera vocals videos no you are not dying ! Be carful for what you say.

@heatherrose9373

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertF- My phone cost 30 dollars at Walmart

How we treat the homeless in this country is Awful. Have personally experienced homelessness and am creating an advocacy page where i'm providing resources for those experiencing homelessness, please connect!

I rely on my phone for everything, man that hit me hard . I hope this lady finds some help.

Debra I hope you are able to find the resources that will help get back on your feet. God bless you.

I was homeless most of my 20s. I have a house I live in but I have a fully paid off motorhome in my back yard. That way no matter what I have a place to live.

She like everyone who is homeless needs help

@MafiosoDon21

4 жыл бұрын

@MSSUCCESSDRIVEN cheap state then her SSI will drop low

@marioderioverde4470

4 жыл бұрын

She need a Job.

Lord my heart goes out to those people in need of a warm shower, roof over their head and warm meal but most of all LOVE, CAUSE THEY GET TREATED SO BADLY ITS JUST HEARTBREAKING.

This honesty breaks my heart and I couldn't imagine how hard it is to be homeless but I know theres disgusting people who have homes that would rob you or attack you it happens and its disgusting I hope she gets a apartment one day or a house something needs to be done

She can definitely get a cell phone for way cheaper. My verizon prepaid phone, a smartphone, was like $45 and I typically have the $30 plan monthly, sometimes I change it if I need more data.

@haveanicedave1551

4 жыл бұрын

I paid 47.00 for my tracphone and it came with three free months of phone service. It cost 20 dollars every 3 months for service.

@AshleyMintz

4 жыл бұрын

Have a nice Dave Nice! There are many affordable options.

@RandomPlaceHolderName

4 жыл бұрын

Some even get by without cell service, especially in cities. Just a cheap/old smartphone and a handful of public wifi areas and you can get a lot done these days. $300-400 for a phone just seems plain irresponsible.

@irate74

4 жыл бұрын

Homeless lady: " I need 3-4 hundred to replace my cell phone " Gives us a glimpse into one of the reasons you may be homeless

@AshleyMintz

4 жыл бұрын

@@RandomPlaceHolderName Yes, I've done that too 🙂 There are apps for texting and calling.

With the amount of homeless people in the US alone (esp california), it's a serious shame our government doesn't do more for them. Its really sad.

Poor thing, my aunt and cousins have been homeless for over ten years I have tried so many times to help them off the streets. I have paid background checks for apartments they were approved I offered to pay for move in costs, first month rent, my cousin has a job as a manager of little caesars pizza and my other cousin is on ssi together they had enough to pay rent and have money left over each month. They backed out each time. It’s heartbreaking.Our family thinks my aunt is controlling them because they sound different from before and I think bc being on the streets so long they follow her. I also fear they are comfortable or maybe afraid of getting back into normal life. It’s a very sad thing for those on the streets. My brother is a meth addict and has been on the streets also for about 5 years. It’s more common now a days then you think. Being that I have family who’s homeless I always feel the need to want to help my community, if we all do something little bit at a time we can hopefully change the way things are even one life changed matters.

Bless her heart

God keep her safe. 🙏💗 im in her age bracket and we are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Evictions gonna be starting soon because unemployment due to coronavirus. It's overwhelming.

Debra smart pretty young and now like most Americans homeless ... ETI TV @ Living on top of a mountain pass in Kentucky

May God bless you Vanessa, may HE keep you warm, and give you food. Amen❤🌹❤

I hope this woman has found a beautiful home or finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️

It seems to me most of these people have some mental problems and need help from there community- Some people are to sick to be able to help their situation!

She's smart to admit she doesn't know the solution (or even if there is a solution) to homelessness. It's a complicated problem.

God bless everybody who gives to people who really need

Venice beach is my favorite place to paint. Some of the best people i've ever met have been and still are homeless.

💔💔💔

Poor lady.

Is there an update from Hype, girl from Portland that lived in the woods?

Let me get this straight she is on SSI and lives on the beach in California one of the most expensive highest taxed areas in America and she wonders why she is homeless? I know people on SSI in my state who have apartments a car and a phone. It is just basic living but they are safe. Only thing is you have to deal with winters and very humidity summers. I feel bad for her she has been let down by those who should have protected and given her helpful advice in life.

@WorthlessWinner

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it seems like mental problems are the issue in this case. My phone cost about 1/10th of what she says she'll need for a cellphone so she's clearly spending her money poorly. Possibly due to mental issues. Seems she needs more help with how to spend and save than money.

@InvisiblePeople

4 жыл бұрын

So, how does she move?

@fiftyonefifty2740

4 жыл бұрын

Invisible People take a bus

@mediocrity25years68

4 жыл бұрын

@@InvisiblePeople I am not sure it is a very difficult situation.

@kingofthecatnap5422

4 жыл бұрын

@@InvisiblePeople If she has SSDI she MUST save money. I've survived on it for 20 yrs. 9 yrs homeless sounds like a choice, sorry.

Debra, you are so Loved by Jesus. I will pray for you.

@Michaelbrian777

4 жыл бұрын

In JESUS name. Amen.

@drummerboy737

4 жыл бұрын

@@okkj2075 they might list their information

@deweyoxburger2963

4 жыл бұрын

sweet baby jesus, let us prey

@chrizzly8461

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah like thats worth a damn Thing. Donate money.

@drummerboy737

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrizzly8461 lol you could be wrong y'know

Currently homeless anyone in similar situations stay strong and stay off the drugs!!!

Small town rents may be much much less. A $200 per month apartment in Pampa, TX isn't as much fun as Venice Beach, but it is affordable.

If i had millions i build free showers and baths so they could come and get washed. Give them clean clothes and stuff. 💔

@drummerboy737

4 жыл бұрын

one guy in oakland is doing community areas that have that I think this website supports him he's running for mayor I think

@pinkcichlid

4 жыл бұрын

I actually wouldn't mind putting her in a cheap condo that's vacant anyway, since she has steady disability income. She doesn't seem like too much trouble.

She seems like a nice lady. I wish I had my own place. I'd let her move in. I used to be homeless too and probably will be again.

I only ever seem to find kind and compassionate comments on invisible people videos. I've watched quite a few homelessness videos outside this channel and OMG the heartlessness and callousness of people in them is at an extreme. Its amazing and terrifying that people so violently against helping those in need exist. Thankfully invisible people exists to counter much of that hate. Sadly those people steeped in so much hate never think for a second that they could ever be homeless. It can happen to anyone as mark often says. Yet people never think it will.

It's very windy out there on Venice Beach- it used to give me headaches when I was younger. My first job was on the boardwalk, second job was on Washington at a kosher bagel shop so I used to take garbage bags full of bagels to the boardwalk after work. If you have extra supplies, bring em to Venice Beach. Wet wipes, socks, water, food, etc. The people out there are just people. Trust ur instincts. It's all good. Person to person. IT'S ALL GOOD. Just do it. #NativeWestLosAngeles

1:34, a woman on SSI Disability cant afford a place of her own.

@mumfriend2545

4 жыл бұрын

MSSUCCESSDRIVEN if it was as easy as you’re making it out to be then she’d obviously wouldn’t even have to do this interview.

@youngtimer7531

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to it again. She said SSI. Mark said SSI Disability. 2 totally different things and $$$ amounts.

@micholakinola1053

3 жыл бұрын

Nope ita hard

I'll pray for her but at the same time if you get SSI she should be straight and living in Venice that's probably why she can't afford the living maybe she need to live in a different state hop on the bus when she get her SSI because ain't nobody paying no 300 $400or no cell she better come up here to Michigan and she better get her a MetroPCS is anywhere from $25 to $50 a month depending on your plan and it's no contract phone she got to be on something.

@Clitsandfries

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s what I was thinking

@hybridxg2204

4 жыл бұрын

Yea though she also seems autistic, which may make it harder for her to make those types of decisions. Though I’m not gonna say I know she is, or am I trying to offend her just that that is why I think she prioritizes a phone over other solutions.

That's bloody madness and cruel. I have been homeless twice and fighting every day to not be again. Spending hours every day trying to sale most of my belongings. Disability barely pays the rent. Now with this covid horror, millions more are facing homelessness. It is bad enough to try and exist on the street but arresting them. Give me a Break! That's inhumane! If you don't think it can happen to you. Think Again. It can happen easier than you think. Back to the sales lists update. The only thing that saved the apt i am in is the apt lockdowns across the city. They wanted to raise the rent and I can't really afford it now. Have to find a way to check on Section 8 or housing. I wish her and the millions of others the best of luck. What is this country becoming?

She is so honest, and well-spoken,. She seems so help-able, esp if she has an income. There's got to be a program to help her!! She dosent seem like she would required that much help and we would have a homeless person off the streets and safe!

Here in germany she would get paid an apartment by the government.

@aewhatever

4 жыл бұрын

Yq well it's a different social structure. About 99 percent of American homeless would take advantage of that and not grow as individuals. They would simply trash the place and do drugs.

@user-sb7wj1vn4x

4 жыл бұрын

@@aewhatever if you do that you will get arrested so that isn't really smart to do.. but i get where you coming from.. the government can do alot to prevent mass homelessness i think ,america just is a shit place when it comes to healthcare and systems to help the poor. It can't be that there are only unsalaried groups which help homeless people.

@WatersandWilderness

4 жыл бұрын

The United States spends money on war and experimentation.

Debra is INSANE. And doesn’t need to be there

@Omariau

4 жыл бұрын

Why are you saying she's insane ?

What microphone do you use?!?!

Putting a wet cellphone in a bowl of rice often helps to repair it.

I want to help. How do I help?

@kingofthecatnap5422

4 жыл бұрын

Patreon links above.

I honestly can’t believe how damn judgmental some of these comments are. We have judge, jury and executioners all in 1 comment section.

I was homeless and now I'm one 10'×8' room away from being homeless, My advice is dont get sick and go to hospital for an extended stay and come out thinking "at least I'm alive",your job,home,and car payment do not care and something's feel worse than death.

I have been homeless 3 times in this life...the hardest part is always being on the go...never able to just relax for a bit...ones guard must be maintained at all times..socks are so very important..i used to dream of a new pair of socks..so for those that don't know..giving a pair of socks is everything...every time I had a full time job as well....i worked my way back into housing... I finally was stable...but at the age of 22 in was hurt on the job and became disabled...perscribed fentanyl for my pain...but after two years was tried of feeling stupid so I stopped the meds cold turkey..luckily no withdrawal....docs were shocked but to me if one takes it for the proper use them it really is fine....my ignorance...as my docs later told me I was part of the 5% of the world's population that can't get addicted to opiates...the university of Washington decided to take my DNA to study and try and find a cure for opiate addiction... Well I did force myself to work till my body shut down due to my disabilities...and forced with very few options.... Was approved for SSDI to make the story short....bit due to my age and only getting half the average in benefits as well the average person...i was looking at a return to the streets... But I found out I can still collect my benefits anywhere in the world except for 13 countries...so I did some research..and moved I currently find myself able to maintain an upper middle class lifestyle..supporting a family of three for around 800 dollars a month...in my city one can rent a two bed single bath for 100 a month...i see my doc for 10 dollars an office visit once a month and my meds are 60-70 a month...a live in maid is 100 a month plus their basic hygiene needs and food...my house in a gated community is 211 a month at a 15yr mortgage...my sons private school is 600 a year plus books and uniform...a meal at a fast food type is about 2 dollars... I have lived here now for a solid 5yrs and the comfort of never having to worry for bills is amazing...i know I may be asked and before I get beat up in the comments please just understand that my choices may not be the best.course for everyone or you...but for me it was...and just trying to express the knowledge to others who may find themselves look at the future I saw for myself before I moved... I know it may or will be asked...so I will say..i am in the Philippines...and although I picked this country it may not be best.for you..so if you find yourself considering this option..use your time and research what may fit your needs best...if anyone has any questions my email is motto966@yahoo.com...i have considered doing a blog of my experiences but am on the reserved side personality wise and not very tech savvy...please keep any comments on the positive side and thank you for taking a moment to read a portion of myself...i hope all find their niche in this life that leads to having the security, the community and well being we all deserve..

She can go to metro pcs and get a free phone just pay the activation and first months.

@janettehatcher6138

3 жыл бұрын

I think I remember that now if you live on supplemental security income then you can get a free phone and hopefully she's getting food stamps to help her out at least that way and I don't know if she even has a social worker I hope so

That's absolutely disgusting.to here that the police wanting to arrest this lady.Maybthe good lord above bless and be with you in jesus name Amen

I never bought a $ 300 cell phone in my life.

She’s like talking to Alexa or Siri 😂 bless her

How is she charging her cell phone? The libraries are closed and you can’t charge at Starbucks. Maybe she has a solar charger? But they don’t charge that well. Best of luck to her. People over 50, especially women, are becoming homeless at record numbers in America.