Austin Homeless Man on Abusive Relationships, Lost Identification and Homeless Shelters
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- Antony's mother has cancer. He was helping to take care of her in San Antonio but his mother's boyfriend is abusive. Anthony could not take it anymore. He says homeless on the streets of Austin, Texas is better than another day of an abusive relationship.
The first night Anthony stayed in a homeless shelter, someone stole all of his vital documents including his birth certificate and ID. He is in the process of getting a new birth certificate but it takes time. Without identification, Anthony cannot find work. Lost ID is a major challenge for many homeless people.
Anthony says because it's a homeless shelter that you have to be grateful but it's really hard to get inside. Because of a lack of beds, Anthony informed me that homeless shelters in Austin run off a lottery system. Although shelter operators probably have the best intentions, a lottery for a place to sleep at night adds even more stress to homeless people who suffer from the trauma of homelessness all day long. The solution is more shelters, more housing, and more support services but the public and political will have to make that happen!
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It’s not that easy, there is a lot tied to housing cost. In order for the government or its projects to get bigger the taxes have to go up and get bigger. So the people keep eating the cost because no one wants to make less in the housing game, nor should they, and people get pushed out. Price manipulation by the government, like Seattle for instance, may get or keep lower income people houses but the property owners barely break even or go negative so the place turns into a shithole under a slum lord eventually.
You would be better of starting little communes, non government funded, and if enough people say fuck it the city will have no choice than to lower taxes and everyone else can adjust to get renters again.
Rooting for Anthony. Such a kind soul in a tough situation.
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Yes.....sending him good karma and positive vibes....I hope to hear an update about him and it being a positive one...blessing or his beloved mother...what a good son he is
I hope by now he's in housing and replaced all his paperwork. How is his mother doing ? Can she get her own housing and get away from that lousy boyfriend ?
So many moms would give everything to have a son like Antony and wouldn't trade him for any lover at all. He was helping her emotionally, physically and financially.
Yes, but intimate relationships are so addictive, and you know they usually take priority over any other. Her son can't be that to her.
@Jay Harter I agree 💯% with all of your statements, especially that we can tell that "homelessness is not for him and he will make it with a hand up."
This shit done make sense 361!
What a wonderful guy. I hope he gets into housing ASAP.
agreed
DimiHard I agree .. he’s an angel. Let’s pray for him my brother. I love you 🥰
@@LisaCrapella Yea, you 2 pray, pass the issue to God, WTF?! Why don't one of you take him in or give him money to get an apartment? Read your bible you dumb ass people, you are called to help others. But you won't because you are selfish and greedy. SMH
He has such a good Spirit ❤️
I agree. Need to get him off the streets soon.
Supreme of Shade 🆘 I know z. 😢I love you 🥰
No he's just a loopy homeless person that doesn't need to be homeless.
@@InvisiblePeople Such a decent and straightforward young guy. I pray he gets a break.😍
@@InvisiblePeople He would be a credit to any working establishment.💙
I feel awful for him, he couldn't watch his Mom who is fighting Cancer be in an abusive relationship so he chose to leave. God Bless him 🙏❤
@Mary Lane exactly
I expect that the abuse was spilling over to him too. You can't live in a "abuse home" and not suffer that same treatment.
He'll be back on his feet in no time.
Red Street love your hope .. you rock.. Praise Jesus. And I love you 🥰
I hope so.. he has a good mind.
I totally agree 👍
May be a little bit if his credit isn't good. Getting a place to live is the most urgent and complicated even with money.
Every one of his wishes makes an exponential amount of people happy outside of himself.
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His eyes are so kind.
ok
Yes they are.
To you there, who lives in his city, and can offer him a job or a helping hand...find him. His light is bright.
*_I'm a big fan of your work_* Keep spreading the message
thank you
Life Progress - a channel for introverts love this channel .. I was homeless. Not all ate drug addicts. It happens. ♥️I love you 🥰
It's amazing how smart this gentleman is!!
He talks better than most college graduates.
Praying he gets back on his feet,
out of his three wishes nothing was for himself 🙏🏽 such a selfless soul god bless
This lady with the hamburger makes me so happy! I am so thankful for all that great people out there!
Always forward Anthony, I believe in him
Jamie Scudder very sweet . I love you 🥰
What a selfless, kind man. Every wish he made wasn't for himself. Its obvious Anthony has so much to offer.I wish him the very best.
I’ve been down, and listening to this man actually makes me feel positive in a wonderful way, because it’s so easy to make things better in your immediate environment. Things don’t change on their own, but he highlights just how I and others who have the resources can help people all around them in ways that are meaningful, and when your down all you really want is a real connection in feeling that you are not only helping others... but connected with them.
What a kind spirit Anthony is! We need people with hearts and souls like him in postions of power!
Such a good kid....I sit here, and do understand how he says EVERYONE can go thru homelessness.... it scares me every day....bless him, and I pray he gets help
This is one of my best friends. He is an amazing, sweet, genuine person everyone. I simply pray that Anthony's situation changes for the better. May God bless you my sweet friend! Happy Holidays!
I went through the same thing here in Austin for a few years. You can get back on your feet fairly quick if you stay sober and vigilent in trying to get off the streets here in Austin, there's people and place that will help you if you're commited to it. I quit drinking when I first got here 15 years ago, went through rehab, lived in AA's for a few years, and have been sober ever since.
Good for you! You should be very proud of yourself
I hope you’re still doing ok- it’s been a year since you wrote this and a tough one at that ..
People need to treat other people civil. Normal.
Gary I Agreed Gary . God Bless you . I was homeless. My ex hit me between the eyes with a baseball bat .not all homeless people are drug addicts . These thing happen. Jesus brought me through. I love you 🥰
Yes ! Many homeless people avoid drugs and alcohol anyway. The high rents cause homelessness really. Shelters do make a profit off their " clients". Enough housing built would render most shelters obsolete. The homeless are livestock, first and foremost. Which is WHY these corrupt politicians, homeless organizations don't support affordable housing. It really is an industry. I try to educate the police about these facts.
@@yulyasevelova769 I wondered about homeless shelters and the gov't.
wow he seems like just the nicest individual ever. i wish him all the best
Jfc. Can we talk about the lady that bought him a burger and gave him $100? If you read this, just want to say, youre incredible. A nice kind lady. The world def needs more people like you!!!
So true, you get more help from random people then social workers.
Anthony, you have a good spirit! I wish the best for you! I don't blame you to leave! Bless you sweetheart!
He has remained positive & hopeful and seems very sharp. The domestic issues with his mom being sick & with an abusive partner is very sad & more common than we want to believe. Very sad all the way around.
My heart aches for people like this. This is a tragedy.
I find lots of value in these videos, it really changes my perspective. Thank you for making these videos and giving these great people a platform to talk!
People who are kind are so so beautiful. They make this world more lovely with their strength and compassion. Great video! Enjoy your channel very much.
This channel has really open my eyes about homeless. Not all are frugal addicts or criminals. They are sons, daughters, brothers and sisters that are going through tough circumstances. Hope he can get back on his feet
This guy is so kind and honest. I hope and pray that he was able to get his life back.
this is a great story to hear!! i'm glad locals are really helping him out. it gives me some hope for the future.
This gentleman makes a very True statement- We could all become homeless very fast even if your living right-
I've managed group homes for these kind folks for several years in OKC and Ive met some of the most kind/precious people-
I keep my faith 100% in Christ Jesus Who strengthens me always-
Bless Y'all
Love y'all-
3 wishes ??
1) PAIR OF SOCKS
2) BOTTLE OF WATER
3) CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
Simple pleasures.😇🙏 not greed.❤
Wonderful to see his youthful spirit.
Please G-d help him retain it.
Simple wishes that other people take it for granted and wasteful. He is nice
good man...hope he'll find his way to a much better life...
stephen trupp well he does have that Star Trek Voyager money
Research resource based economy. Every single problem can be fixed with this mindset and monetary contracts are not involved. Humans helping humans instead of corporations charging to help if that.
This is a euphemism for communism, man. This everybody will just help each other thing has been tried. Such an untainted utopian ideal dosent, has never, and can never exist. People want different things, are motivated in different ways and to differing extents, and see themselves as deserving different outcomes. Plus, most people want more for their kids than they want for yours. But there are functioning societies that actually exist right now with very low homeless rates where people generally report high personal well-being assessments. Those places have policies we can emulate to help retract the problem of homelessness and dire poverty. Just please don't be a communist by another name. Not a good look.
Bring together the people who believe in resource based economy and start a community. Test it if it's work or not. No need to debate or estimate.
@@ca8824 yeah like the 'communist' governments that run Denmark and Sweden ( sarcasm) everybody in North America outside of the top 10% would die to live in countries like those that actually serve their populations
@@ca8824 Northern Europe does a far better job of preventing and dealing with homelessness than America does. Way better. And they aren't Communists. Indeed, the Communists hate them and would overrun them if they could.
@@yulyasevelova769 and but those aren't communist economies those are just better versions of the mix of capatilism and socialism that most western societies including the USA have.
Thanks for the upload. Im homeless out of LA. Theres some good people in Hollywood and downtown LA that are not part of the hollywood scene, and want to get back on thier feet. Dont judge and build more productive providing positive shealters in LA.
Get a Job. Dreams are only dreams until you decide to make them a reality.
@@patrickdemarzo963 hahha you clearly had a silver spoon in your mouth your whole life. Have fun at your dead end job/career on Monday.
Mike Montgomery Mike Montgomery Only a bum would respond to my comment like that... Get a god damn job Mike. You have a negative attitude, that’s what’s stopping you. Good luck finding a place to sleep tonight, tomorrow night, and the night after. I wish you the best
Really how did you end up homeless ? And are you working ?
@Just James look I wasn't judging you it's all in your mind I was just curious about your story I was homeless in Los angeles too but god bless you and I hope your situation gets better 🥰
That's amazing...there are still nice ppl around who care about ppl. What a nice gesture from the burger lady
Very good looking and well spoken . No wonder so many people want to help him . Hope he gets back on his feet soon and doesn't lose that wonderful selflessness and optimism ....
Cheering for Anthony!! Even though he's going thru some storms. There's light at the end of the tunnel. May God bless Anthony with open doors. 🙏
I Love these videos. This convicts my soul. We must love and care for our brothers and sisters. ❤️
He's such a nice, decent guy! I really hope he's no longer homeless by now🙌🏻
I love this advocacy content full of emotion and the true reality in life a goal of helping others... I am Blessed!
He’s such an handsome ....hope things pick up soon....
Eat his ass then
Such a lovely young man. I do hope that he gets a home, equally it would be lovely if some multi millionaire would give him that million dollars to set up that shelter. He could run it, have a roof over his head and help others too. He really touched my heart because he even mentioned eliminating cancer from this world. He is such a good soul. I wish him all the best in his future.
Please, help him. He is such a beautiful soul((( I am so sad for all these people. I wish I could help them.
Any update on this young man? What a sweet soul.... I so hope he is off the streets now
Blessings, good health and prayers for you Anthony 🙏 ❤ Wishes for you to have a home, love, and happiness. I can see your a kind soul.
Wish You a forever home😘🐞🍀🐞
Michaela Carocci hallelujah. He’s and angel and do are you 🥰I love you 🥰
@@LisaCrapella Thank You! 😘
I would not be able to interview these people knowing I have a home to goto and they have to be homeless.
The guy that's interviewing these homeless people he himself said in one of his videos that he was homeless at one time in his life
loren lili even more reason to not be able to do it.
He should be helped...
This guy is a good person...
He deserve a descent life
Hope he's going to Make it All
Austin please don't give up.Firstly I wish your mother good health.Have faith , things are going to work out for you.Just keep trying and keep your spirits high.wish u all the best.
I suggest to everyone if you become homeless - make sure you have a car, it can be an older car....but you are safer sleeping in a car than you are in a shelter. Those shelters are horrific. Plus, you will be mobile, you'll be able to go to places during the daytime if you're not working, so you're not just hanging around downtown any city.
This guy definitely deserves better than this. His spirit and positive attitude about his unfortunate situation makes me just think twice before judging homeless in the streets. I’ll pray for him and everyone else going through the same situation. Please god help him and the rest of them to find a better place to sleep without any fear of being hurt. Amen
Anthony, you are such a kind soul. May god bless you.🙏🙏
He's still positive in most ways possible in his situation unfortunately homeless is world wide problem I was homeless 13 14 yrs ago now iv my own rented apt an me my 2 boys so things can change people can be great helped my own personal case
Good for you ! Good luck as well !
I knew Antony personally from san Antonio. it is crazy this video showed up 9 months later. I hope he is ok i have not seen him in over 9 years. God bless him. if i ran into him would try to help him.
I have been to Austin, Texas, it's such a great place to live in! But I feel for this brilliant boy.
Shout out from San Antonio, I was at Haven For Hope, I hope you are ok. Much love. Had yo edit..I lost my ID, social, birth certificate. Just got my birth certificate, now need the rest. And this is so relatable.
My kids come first ❤️ and I pray this young man it’s ok now, God bless him.
Any updates on Anthony? Really good guy, hoping all the best for him.
Non Profits are the most profitable businesses in America. And tax free. Basically rackets
Not true. There are bad operators in every sector or vocation because some humans just suck but most every nonprofit is working hard on limited resources to make our world a better place
Where is all the money they raise every year???
So when does interviewing homeless people become exploitation? Answer ; When an organization takes in well over eight hundred thousand dollars in five years and they give each person a pair of socks or buys them a new pair of glasses..." or maybe pays for a nites lodging etc. If the goal is to truly help these people why not lead by example " set up a Go Fund Me" strictly for any and all interviewee's
When someone views that video and decides that they would like to help at that moment the particular person then you serve as a channel/ portal for them to receive that financial assistance. Rather than the so called non profit being the sole beneficiary. Stop exploiting the homeless under the guise of wanting to bring awareness, socks and three wishes.
@@otisussery9124 I didn't just read this. Hear no evil, See no evil=Conspiracy=Fake News. $800,000=peanuts=magik
Is getting that bad here in Phoenix. I am still spending hours every day trying to sale most of my belongings so I don't end up back on the streets . Another great video
Please repent and join Jesus Christ. Jesus bless you!
@@kylanscott2602 Christ is my Lord an Savior, Higher Power an the one keeping me alive and sober
@@kylanscott2602 That has little with us trying to get off the streets or keep us off.
@@RandyR I am in agreement w/you that the Lord would grant you wisdom & favor in all your endeavors....I have come to learn regardless of my circumstances w/housing & finances, He has never abandoned nor forsaken me...I don't get what I want, but I get what I need. He will provide!
@@kazamareenkurios8197 Am doing the best that I can do, in this world where i am having to guess my way around the maze. I got off of the streets twice, got clean and sober and staying that way despite the pain and suffering. I am finally done with the updated sales lists, or will be in 5 minutes. Keep telling myself that this is some strange dream and i will wake up one day. I am totally on my own physically.
I love going out to eat with fellow human beings. It is a beautiful experience. Wish more people would do that.
Good luck! You are a smart,ambitious man...you will be fine!
I'll keep y'all in my prayers.. it is pretty sad we're the most prosperous country in the world and yet we have the most homeless crisis and mess incarceration more than any other country in the world combined pretty freaking sad!!!!
All by design of course now.
Where is all the money that nonprofits raise every year for the homeless?
Going to be like the 30s during the depression. Hoovervilles all across this country
In the workers pockets
Most nonprofits are scams.
"Administration" cost.
what money? lol that shit's sitting in a bank making the smallest possible incremental payouts that they can legally get away with while the rest is funneled on the back end to rebel groups in 3rd world countries that traffic humans and loot precious minerals. there's no good in this world.
I know the best part is your bonding with yr mum.Han relationships count a lot.its like a catharsis speaking out your problems.stay strong.
I had to look up "gentrified". Basically what I always called "upscaling" the neighborhood. It does cause problems for those on a lower-income level, myself included. It gets so you can't afford to buy anything in that neighborhood.
I hope you find some help soon. God bless you.
Hope hes in a much better
place now 2 yrs on
An update would be nice
God Bless Him
I hope his mother is able to break free from her abuser. Statistically, on average, it takes 7 attempts of leaving and returning to an abuser
before this happens. It
must have broke this man's heart to witness his mother being abused and to have no choice but to remove himself from this toxic situation and to have no other choice but to be homeless for his own well being is heartbreaking but understandable. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and is trying his best to do what needs to be done so that the conditions of his life improve. Many blessings to him 🙏
Really seem to live nice people in Austin, great 👍☺️
Looking in his eyes he seems like a genuine soul and wants the best and help people to end homelness. Not to mention he has pretty green eyes. I'd like to know an update of how he is doing since this interview if he found housing or not
One thing he needs to realize is his mother isn't looking out for his best interest.
LimitlessThinker exactly
Yes, he probably has realized that. He still loves her, which is why he left but is choosing to live close. He has wisened up.
He's old enough to paddle his own canoe.Nobody is asking him to swim around the world.
You're absolutely correct. Her situation is toxic and she chose to stay. Her loss. He needs to stay away from there and move on.
His mother has failed him all his life.
I'm very sorry. From someone abused repeatedly. I finally understood it. Even if it was too late. 😢
He has a beautiful soul
He’s smart & charming.
what a cutie patootie!, adorable, witty & the heads screwed on right.....enjoyable & enlightening channel ;-)
god bless austin! Home of Denver Moore and Ron Hall. Look it up! God Bless you Mark. Fine young man too! Go Twins!!!
I pray for blessing and blessing over your life mate ❤
Lots of open doors coming your way now amen 🤲 receive 🤔
God getting id is much much harder out west than here in Boston, I guess. I work in transitional housing and help guys get ID every day. Takes us 24 hours. Proof of address with mail, date of birth, ss number, etc. good to go.
Yes. I got my birth certificate easily in Mass
Agree Id is simple as can be here
Well if you live in transitional housing or a shelter you are still considered homeless but you can use that address. But you guys just comment on TH-cam without knowing shit because you’re brainwashed in mommies basement.
He's one blessed man
God Bless you ❤️🌷❤️
Your channel is making a difference 👍♥️
Anthony,GOD BLESS YOU!!!YOU ARE COOL 😎!!Very kind,sweet,smart,caring,loving! 😊
A toxic family? Run child! But plot before you take off because there's no time to go back where you started from. Trust me this is not easy to say.
I hope Anthony’s mom get the help she needs.
I live in San Antonio,Texas,and I live with my abusive parents.
Whats abusive to you ..getting told clean your room behave in school bring good grades dont talk back yes sometimes you gotta talk shit to your kid or they will walk all over you ..I see this vids and 9 out of ten there the victim yes everyone makes mistakes but you choose to make your own bed .
MGTOW ARTIST
If the abusive is too much get help. Your safety is the most important thing in your Life. I hope everything changes for the better for you ❤️❤️❤️
How old are you
@@lostinspace1719 don't belittle someone like that. You don't know their story
MGTOW ARTIST I’m sorry I’m praying for you ... pray and I love you 🥰
Don't give up Anthony I was homeless for two years and I med it and so can you.
Praying for you anthony
Whoever that lady is 🖤🖤🖤bless your heart
My homeless story sounds so much different than all of these.Praise the Lord. Im grateful for being humbled by Him so he can use me.
I am from austin.The little church that helped this guy on the" drag" is a program for youths up to 25. There has been a program at that location since i was hanging out around there as a homeless person back in the early 90's
This comment is to push up a sister Tondra Daly who now works there as the backbone of the operation. Shes someone who actually used the services. After she was led to Christ and has remained clean is now giving back to help and be a solution to the many issue surrounding homelessness.
Im grateful to have her as an example of God love and patience.
Prayers for this guy... Maybe ill run into one of these people that would be very cool because these folks seem genuine.
Believe me folks there is a much greater thing going on here to the flipside of such a staggering problem.
Many of these folkes are being trained in compassion, love and helping out the next guy. There is going to be a lot more of us and unless the system itself is not plucked out by the root in order for us all to heal it will never be fixed by bandaids. This problem is a work of art to the enemy of life and it will steamroll itself out of existance and all who were harmed will be compensated by our heavenly father...He said so!
Out of topic but this guy really has perfect teeth, just all of them straight and aligned with a wide palate. It's notable. As for the others, I wish him good luck, hoping he's living a better life.
Such a nice guy hope things work out and God Bless
What a fabulous smile!
Nice guy I hope all works out for him.
Looks like a bright young man
All the best to this guy
Sam Roberts God Bless you Sam .. I love you 🥰