same here! grew up in town major homeless problem for years, one of my childhood memories was seeing a homeless man shoot up drugs infront of me near the state library 😕
As a Samoan, I feel so much sadness for my native Hawaiian brothers and sisters. Their Identity has been completely tarnished by colonization. Samoa organized peaceful resistance protest back in the 1920s to fight for their independence, one of the first countries to perform non-violent movement before Gandhi and before Martin Luther king. They were eventually granted Independence in 1962 and Samoa is still as pure as can be, with 70% of it's land preserved under it's constitution and overseas investors can't buy property but can enter long-term leaseholds of upto 50 years, so that custom ownership is maintained by the local people. My prayers go out to the Maoli people.
@@Navigator_IsleTHIS is the comment I was looking for ❤❤❤ I AM WITH YOU! I happen to share skin color with the colonizers but I have been working really hard to learn the history and SEE the oppression and understand all the problems related to and created by that....and I'm not trying to pat myself on the back or butt-in where I dont belong, but to back up your point I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH YOUR ANGER SO MUCH it pisses me off to see this centuries-long genocide on the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands just keep going and going and going while being ignored!!! Any random person WITH A BRAIN who simply cares for other people can see how unimaginably cruel and greedy the whole situation has been. I've been paying attention to the people that live in Lahaina (especially the ones that were caught in the fire on Front Street in those cars that were left days after, the ones who had to jump into the ocean just to not get cooked alive, And the people who own property that was scorched, those who were forcibly evicted against their will, whose property is now being bought up cheaply by capitalist corporations like Black Rock)... I'm not saying anybody started the fire or planned it, but I am saying what has happened since then is incredibly nefarious and goes against the basic principles of human nature. We can't say that this course of action wasn't planned out and decided upon before the fire happened.. and that in itself deserves at least investigation and some statements from a large cross-section of residents. I am shocked at how little follow-up reporting has been spread around the country after this.
You two are singlehandedly making me feel more positive about living in the UK. It really isn't too bad here!! In all seriousness though... You guys are doing an amazing job! I hope you get the recognition you deserve and can take your work to a wider audience and hopefully make a difference for these people!
I am 99% certain I know this guy and became good friends when I lived on Maui for about 6 months. Technically I was homeless but was invited over with a job lined up working construction with my dad. Got to camp on the job site in tents sorta as security for one. Plus not really any excuse to not show up to work lol. Was about 14 years ago.... This is the weirdest thing starting to go thru this channel and I see a close friend from over a decade ago in a different state lol. He is the realest of the real. I dont wanna mess with his privacy telling much about him but you are right on the money with the kinda guy he is. Has seen and done some absolutely crazy stuff in his life. He is right there when you need him too. He has a weird 6th sense about stuff about to unfold. Or people you need to watch out for. He took me in so to speak and let everybody know I am not any regular haole to be messed with lol. I was young few years out of highschool then.... man
@@dannnmerkle7930that's fucking awesome. He's a true diamond in the rough. I immediatley got those vibes from him. I've spent time homeless in the past due to opiate addiction, and people like this are rare out in the jungle. Homelessness/addiction causes a lot of people to lose their morals and even their humanity. This dude is a gem and I hope he's doing well
Made me cry to see this woman with her doggie come into her hotel room and lay on a real bed and be safe. God Bless you Tyler for facilitating that. Maui should be helping her as a displaced person and victim to the suspicious fires that were most likely a land grab for the elites.
God Bless you three. My wife and i JUST a few months ago struggled our way of homeless. For 2 ¹/² years enduring the streets of downtown Colorado Springs, CO. My wife was/is in a wheelchair and awaiting double hip surgery. We now reside in a 24 ft. travel trailer we finally were able to purchase. Our hearts go out to those you showcased and the ones you couldn't. I aplaud you all for having the compassion to bring this overlooked issue to the light of peoples consciousness and the courage to enter the hell most of us call/called life. God bless you!
I'm glad you made it through to the other side. I have many health problems, and I don't think I'd make it. Congratulations to you both. I hope your wife's hip surgery went well.
@Off2Witness Congratulations on ur new home. Just curious if u & ur wife were homeless & ur wife was obviously disabled, how did u manage to come up with the money to purchase a travel trailer. I'm homeless & disabled & as much as I try & can't possibly save for a car let alone a trailer. I don't drink or do drugs, I can't afford to, my money goes to food, clothes & surviving in a tent.
Tyler, that was very nice of you. I think you saw her unselfishness by taking care of a dog while being homeless and it felt a bit inspirational tbh. Honestly pretty angelic and thoughtful
The only problem is when they get a dog when they are already homeless and can't feed themselves. Becoming homeless when you have a dog is one thing but a lot of the homeless people adopt dogs when they can't even buy dog food
@@gcox349if you’d ever lost everything you knew and once had, you’d understand. It may seem selfish but when you have nothing and no one, an animal’s unconditional love is the best thing you have
@@gcox349right I saw a guy living in his car with his cat and his cat just meowed over and over constantly it clearly wasn’t happy it made me so sad and the car smelt so bad I almost threw up I wanted to report it but who do I even report it to who will care
@@gcox349 Actually the reality is most homeless people I've ever met (And I've met hundreds in my years) is that they will feed the animal before they feed themselves. That is their only reason to live at some points is having something that loves you and they tend to take way better care of it than themselves.
I actually started cryin when the woman Melissa that went thru the fires told her story. And said that she slept on the sidewalk everyday of the housing building and finally her persistence worked. I pray for nothing but the absolute best for her and I hope she’s living a better life and doing well! The fact they helped her is beautiful. Put her in a hotel and gave her some money for food for her n her pup. I rlly rlly am praying for a better life for her. 🙏🏻
Same!❤😢 Her puppy was also so happy to have a bed to sleep on. That should be a thing everyone in this country has! So sad. We're having a very hard time rn. My bf has worked for 35 + years but our car broke down & he lost his job. We live in a rural area,so him getting another job is hard w/o a car. God help everyone in these situations. In America this shouldn't be this big of a problem or even a problem @ all!!!❤
@@ursulaturner7980 I 100% agree. It’s getting harder and harder to keep afloat and stay above water in America these days. Us common people are STRUGGLING. It sucks fr
I would REALLY LOVE TO KNOW , which of the "compassionate" Sanctuary Cities lied to those poor souls snd sent them there ON S ONE - WAY TICKET !!!!!! Funny those so called "Sanctuary Cities" were so PUBLIC in their initial announcements that they had the compassion the right leaning areas lacked . That "concern gor fellow humans very quickly disappeared as soon as the downtrodden showed up in town . Many have and continue to quietly try to round them up and bus (or fly in this case ) them to unwitting cities that have never espoused to be sanctuary . Trouble is sure to begin , but the left cities coudn't care less , it"s no longer their problem (although they were a huge part of the cause) . The Sanctuary Cities dont seem to be as public about the dirty tricks they pull to shirk the aid they professed ready to dole out !!!!!! SHAME ON THEM !!!!!!
I cried a little when the dog sprawled out on the hotel bed like “finally!! A cozy safe place!!” 😭💖 wishing her and her pup nothing but a successful and relaxed life away from the streets. Bless you for what you’re doing, Tyler, you’re changing lives
same. man i hope we can fix the mess the world is in right now because it still is a beautiful place with beautiful people and even more beautiful animals!!!
I know, the dog on the bed so happy and comfortable got me. Made me so sad that she was so close to taking her life because of the daily struggle to survive. I cannot imagine what living on the streets would be like for 22 years like that one man.
I grew up all over homeless camps on Oahu. It’s a nasty complicated situation, and a vicious cycle. My dad used to live under that bridge next to jack in the box 20 years ago. And another camp under the bridge on school street in waterfall park. Back then the homeless community took care of each other. Both my parents lived that lifestyle until it killed them, it’s extremely sad.
Do you think it would be better if you were taken away and put in foster care or are you happy you were with your parents even though they were homeless?
@@bunny-nn1oo sisters and I eventually ended up in a foster home. Ran away at 16 to find my mom and sisters(they aged out when turned 18) our foster mom collected the “support payments” till I turned 21😂
I love how they helped build that woman back up at the end after she had given her all and reached her goal. They helped restore her just enough to give all again in pursuit of her next goal. That's what true community is about, helping those who have given all helping themselves to raise the community higher.
Si, entre tanto dolor y angustia, al menos se ha podido ayudar a esa mujer... Somos una mierda como humanidad, nuestra indiferencia hacia las personas mas rotas es una verguenza...no tenemos que mirarnos como ciudadanos, tenemos que mirarnos como vecinos, seria un buen primer paso... 🇪🇸
This was absolutely heart breaking. The highlight was the lady and her pup in the hotel at the end, what incredible joy over life’s simple pleasure of a BED! Makes ya really think about the small things we complain about and stop taking this for granted
The lady with the dog at the end brought tears my eyes 😢. I am so happy she was able to get housing the next day. May God bless and comfort them all and all those without shelter and/or struggling with addiction
10:42 What is diagnosis? Second man answered: Some serious mental health issues and i wish they will be sent somewhere." JUST BECAUSE THAT WOMAN DOES NOT WANTED BE ON CAMERA. No doubt why people in Europe and other parts of world think USA-people is such primitive creatures. Telling somebody she have "serious mental health issue" just because she do not wanted be filmed on camera is JUST DISGUSTING. Unsubscibed, disliked and reported to youtube. Keep harassing and abusing people and legal complaint will be there soon i promise. Disgusting.
Yes I cried too I wanted to hug both them young men myself for what they did for that woman you could see how happy she was in her eyes and that dog rolling on the bed just gave me goosebumps I wish her nothing but blessings love and life and the same as you two gentlemen
I could feel the joy of that woman & her pup (that precious dog was so freakin happy!) when they laid on the hotel bed at the end! It really brought to the forefront the power of gratitude and a reminder to not take the little things for granted because it could all be taken away from you in a split second!
That was really awesome that you helped her and her little dog. I was homeless for 6 years. And I'll tell you right now, something changed during Covid. People just don't care anymore. I wasn't on the street because of drugs, or alcohol. When you feel no one cares if you live or die, you lose all hope. And I'm not saying that people need to hand out money. It's not about that. But, everyone needs to know somebody cares. Thank you for doing what you do. ❤
@@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4nyJUST the homeless..? There is more alcoholics/drug addicts that are housed, than u think.Addiction is everywhere and doesn’t discriminate. But addicts should have access to basic human necessities too.
Honestly, Tyler.. when you helped that girl and her dog, it made me tear up! She was so happy and I could just feel her happiness. That was so kind of you, I’m glad she got out of her situation and is building up to get a better life. ❤️
@weenieshnitzel4958 they all made themselves homeless, so I disagree one of my friends is homeless and lives with me so I have nothing against homeless but I do hate druggie tweakers that are pathetic and have nothing going for themselves and only are looking for the next fix so in my opinion they don't need any more help than they can give themselves
That was some impressive information Tyler. I never would have thought people were being shipped and shipping themselves to Hawaii. I just saw in San Francisco that they've cleaned up the streets for some governmental conference and I wondered "Where'd they store all of the homeless?"
Lowkey that's actually how most of the homeless end up on the West coast in general. Mostly Republican states pack up their most troublesome homeless and bus them to LA or Portland with $100 Subway gift cards & the general understanding that west coast blue states will be more humane to them (which is true), but it overwhelms our systems. In Portland it was all of 5 years before we went from handling the situation somewhat to being completely & totally overwhelmed with an influx of severely mentally ill people from states like Texas, Utah etc.
Bless you for the attempt. Help and common civility and human decency are rare traits and rarer public assets to a very few that get them. I thank you then from the bottom of my soul for your putting an attempt forward. People who aren't in it for profit and gain, and just want the better of their fellow humans are truly angels among the current human ideal. You are an angel. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.
Weed is the RESL GATEWAY DRUG Ive never heard people from wine/champagne, to fentanyl/meth. Also, don't forget ...some ofbthe homeless may have been BORN on drugs
I really like this channel. He is such a good interviewer/ communicator. I love how he shows compassion to these people and help us see a glimpse into their lives. Definitely makes me a more opened minded person when it comes to these people's real situations. After what he did for the woman at the end, it compelled me to subscribe to the channel. Thank you for helping that woman and her dog.
tyler!! the same thing is happening here in puerto rico. they’re being sent with one way tickets with the promise of a house once they land. they’re sent to centers where they accommodate local people in need of food and shelter… would be nice if you could also look into that! we’re a U.S. territory so it’s like going to any other state
@@ms.pugsleyWhy are you yanks so brain dead? You haven’t given a cent to Ukraine, you make them pay for their “aide” America isn’t like the uk, Australia, Germany etc they don’t gift, they don’t give, they only help themselves.
Thank you for doing that for her! You changed her life, restored some hope in her…. And seeing her little dog rolling around on the bed happily just made my day! You guys rock! 🐶❤️👍🤗
@@YoloMoloPolo300 It’s possible. Better to think she is turning her life around though. Most of us think about losing our jobs, houses and lives and know we have some sort of family or friends to go to. At least I would but so many people don’t and that’s terrifying. Not having that along with being abused throughout child, a horrible marriage, etc leads to someone that doesn’t think the way a normal person does. We can sit here all day and say they just don’t want to get better or don’t want to get off the streets, but you also can’t think the way these people do. Homelessness aside, we need to focus on a way to stop parents from absolutely destroying their children mentally and sometimes physically before adulthood…
I'm a pharmacist working in Honolulu and the amount of homelessness, drug-addicted, and mentally ill folks is making it scarier to just walk on the street. I regularly get people from that park (and others) walking in and asking for OTC treatments for 'nano-machines under the skin/CIA trackers/any other schizo paranoia thing you can think of. Also a lot of scabies treatment requests, or any SSTI treatments, etc. Thanks for making this video. In pharmacy there's already extremely strict state+federal laws and regulations around the dispensing of controlled substances i.e. fentanyl/other opioids. Dealers must be getting their supply from other countries illegally imo. Anyways I live right there! I go to that panda express all the time. Crazy to see your own community in a video like this - we've just accepted this as the norm and don't think much of it tbh.
The fentanyl on the streets is entirely different from the fentanyl patches sold legally. Most of it is smuggled in as is or synthesized from precursor chemicals in local labs.
The reason the fentanyl crisis is so out of hand is because of the drug law in the US, if substances were decriminalized and regulated the amount of deaths from fentanyl would drop significantly, as well as stopping the incentive for a black market.
I was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu and the homeless situation is awful - I unfortunately lost my uncle to the streets, and he is in and out of prison monthly for crystal meth addiction. It has always bothered me how little attention was brought to the homelessness crisis on Oahu, but so incredible to see guys like Tyler cover this issue. Also racism in Hawaii is never talked about - killed two birds with one stone in this video!
I remember hearing stories from my parents school days 1960’s and they had “Lick a haole day” and she said there was NOT A SINGLE WHITE person that attended school on that day. Crazy! Im local btw as u can see my name handle. I love ALL colors of the rainbow. Racism exists EVERYWHERE even in paradise.
Well HE calls it racism. I suggest you speak to your people of the island and aske THEM what THEY call it. Racism - hate for no reason for race, color, sexuality religion and so on. Racism. When your attitude and/or disposition comes from a RESPONSE to actions taken AGAINST your natives ppl and obvious the land. Wont have shiot left for "natives" to buy a house when its time for you unless its passed down. Also young lady, as a person of color one tip you keep - it IS OK to congregate, socialize, entertain, educated, and worship exclusively with your people. Something you should NEVER feel anything but pride in. Something that's awarded to you when things are "taken" and "sold" away from yall. P.S. It seems the white gentleman meant no harm either in his comment either. But it was the segway @bredbornraised808hawaii4 @@bredbornraised808hawaii4
That's nice, thanks for sharing your personal experience, only one thing.. There is nothing "incredible" about enabling and exploiting poor people for content.
@@mikevalentine8369 It is racism and literally within the definition. If you hate white people because a specific white person bought a house before you, then you are a racist. Same if you hate black people because you got mugged once by a specific black person or if you hate asian people because one asian person stole your significant other. It's quite simple to understand the concept of racism, I think you got confused by to much leftist media trying to bend the definition around to fit their narrative.
I have been homeless before and have experienced the agonizing struggles and ruthlessness of people looking down on you..seeing you get the hotel for her and her pup made my heart happy. ❤️ I love your work, keep doing your thing bringing awareness and helping people. A push in the right direction, and consistency are what these people need to help get them off the street and off drugs. I know first hand. Grateful for what you do, much love. ❤️
@@cc.8642 obviously. Not a humble opinion, just an obvious and dumb statement. The fact that “the dog” is the only part you took out of my statement says it all. Sorry to be rude but when someone says something dumb it should be addressed.
@@kcnicky2242honestly this may be the first best idea for a solution i have heard of. Seclude the homeless from the cities trying to thrive. The government can subsidized buildings and then leave them out there to fend for themselves. *Chef's kiss*
Seeing that woman and her dog in the hotel made me so happy, I appreciate that you guys don’t just talk the talk, you’re out there helping and it shows.
I was born in Hawaii and grew up here my entire life. Even on Kauai, the smallest of the islands, homelessness is very apparent and I see it every day. Thank you for bringing light to the issues going on in our state :)
Melissa is so brave, strong and beautiful. I am so happy you guys were able to help her and her adorable dog. This is the kind of kindness I enjoy seeing, it gives me hope for the human race.
14:00 This person doesn't deserve the stuff they have been through. so happy you helped them out because you can tell they have gone through way too much for them to handle and really needed something good to happen. hope they get through the tough times.
@@modernvivienleigh I've been homeless due to disability and couldn't work. Heart attacks . 90% of all the homeless I met eere alcoholics and drug addicts and thst gave slinevis what made turn continually screw up and refuse help . Most would screw up any help they got and get kicked out of housing for continuing to live like criminals
Thank you, brave men 😊 for documenting and bringing firsthand eyewitness truth about what is out there. Love that you were there for the lady and doggie on her last day of homelessness. Thank you Kevin, for all you do.
Ephesians 6:10-18 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. The bible is no old book. You have to really let Christ open your eyes; to see the world in shambles. Many people say it's a religion to lock up people in chains, and say it's a rule book.. why? Because people hate hearing the truth, it hurts their flesh, it's hurts their pride, it's exposes on what things have they done..people love this world so much, s*x, money, power, women, supercars.. things of this world. Still trying to find something that can fill that emptiness in your heart. You can't find that in this world.. only in Christ, the bible is no chains, it's a chainbreaker. Breaking your sins into pieces... Repent now, and turn back to the true Lord only.. God bless. 😢😢
Man when that dog ran in the hotel room and hopped on the bed rolling around with pure joy. I honestly started to tear up. Like the pup was happy that she and her human has a safe comfortable place to sleep tonight. That’s just awesome. I salute Tyler and Kevin for helping her have a place to sleep that night before her going into a shelter. That was so awesome and a really compassionate thing for them to do. I mean they could just walked on and wished her luck but they helped her out and paid for a room for her to sleep in for the night. They are good dudes man. It usually takes a lot for me to subscribe to a content creator’s channel because a lot of the time they turn out to be fake AF in the long run but after watching a handful of your video’s especially on raising awareness with the homeless and drug epidemic and doing it in a respectful manner. Getting information and conducting interviews while showing these individuals a level of respect, dignity, and empathy. I have decided to subscribe. Keep up the good work Tyler and Kevin ❤️. Side Note: I know the woman said that she was going in a shelter the next day. But from personal experience I know that a lot of shelters don’t allow you to bring animals with you. With that said I’m curious if this particular shelter she is going to is going to allow her to bring her pet. Because if they don’t she might decide not to go which would be awful but at the same time understandable because if I was her I wouldn’t want to abandon my dog/ the only companion that has been by my side through all my suffering either. Idk I hope that she is allowed to bring her puppy with her because it would be really traumatic for her to be separated from her owner and put in a dog shelter/pound or possibly left behind to fend for herself. But like I said I don’t believe the woman would stand by and allow that to happen. She seems to love the dog very much. Either way I will pray for both of them to be safe and happy and find peace & safety in their lives.
@@MarySpain1958 yea I thought the same as well or at least that how it is around where I live. I have had to stay in a shelter for a period of time once and I remember them telling me that animals are not allowed. Hopefully her pup is safe and happy. I pray they are both safe and sound.
Melissa and her pup just made me sob. She needed a hand up, and you did that for her. I don't have the answers needed to solve this humanitarian crisis, but thank you for your kindness to her, and her pup. My kids and I lost everything in a fire, and became homeless in the blink of an eye. It was so incredibly tough. I didn't have renters insurance, so everything was just gone. I have always worked 2 jobs, but it isn't easy having to replace everything at once. I thank God, I had family to lean on. It took me a good year to get back on my feet and replace what items we lost in the fire. My children and I would have been out on the streets if it weren't for my siblings. I don't think the general public realizes how quickly a person could become homeless, and once homeless, how hard it is to get back on your feet. Most long-term homeless people have either mental illness, drug addiction, or both. As a nation, we need effective treatments for these conditions in order to make an effective change to decrease homelessness. A different approach is needed, as the current approach is failing miserably. No human should have to live like this.
I’m sorry to hear what you and your kids had to go through it’s sooo hard…coming from a burn survivor. Me and my kids lost everything in a house fire and I was severely burned had to be airlifted to the burn center. It’s sooo hard starting over
@JessRare , I'm sorry you were hurt so badly. Burns are so very painful, and the risk of infection is high. You are a warrior! It is so hard to rebuild, but to add severe, life-threatening injuries makes it even more challenging. It is daunting starting over, but one day, you will be sitting around the dinner table with your children, enjoying a lovely meal. The nightmare will be over, and you will be making new memories. Best wishes to you and yours. May your life be filled with happiness, health, safety, and security going forward.
@@oknowIguess Ahhh you got me over here trying not to cry. Thank you soo much for the encouraging words truly means a lot. We are getting there it’s been a long rd but I’m just thankful for making it this far with my kids. Just glad they weren’t hurt. How are things going for you and your family? I pray that you are doing well and have been able to find peace and happiness.
I'm born and raised on Kauai and homelessness has always been a big problem. When I was younger I used to walk and take the bus to get to where I was going and sometimes would get into conversations with the homeless uncles and aunties that were sitting and waiting for the bus. A lot of them used to tell us as teens that they were flown in from a different state and promised a job. The problem only got worse to the point that at the age of 16 I didn't really see them on the streets or parks but down in the alleyways we would use as shortcuts or in the bushes on the side of the main highway. They were just pushed out of our parks and into the wilderness to where it was basically out of sight out of mind for our county.
Watching the end of this video made my day. Mostly it was seeing how happy that sweet dog was when he realized he was gonna have a bed to sleep in tonight.. Dogs are such loyal creatures. They be can drug through hell and they will still fight for your life. Thank you guys for helping her get housing. Sometimes just a little bit of human kindness really can save a life.
You were so sweet to that woman. She can start her new life fed, showered & rested. That kind of help is simple but so profound. Sending people to Hawaii is such a devious trick…vulnerable people are being thrown away. Good job. ♥️
He seems to help those who can help themselves, that woman you can see she isn't too much of a difficult case and just a small gesture could help a lot, while the other people on the island they met seem to need much more to get them to a good state of life and that's beyond what both of them could do
Hi Tyler, this is my 1st time on your channel. This video got my attention as a local who is born and raised here on Oahu. Thank you so much for covering this and bringing this to the public's attention. We welcome visitors with aloha and open arms. But this is also not a dumping grounds. The government needs to address the homeless situation not only locally, but nationally too.
The mayors of each county fort Pierce mayor said it's not a problem yet you believe that they really need to tackle this problem they won't they have no we're to put them so they let it go 😢no human should have to live like that 😢
After 35 years of leaving Hawaii as a kid, I went back to see my best friend to say goodbye for the last time before he passed from cancer. How Oahu has grown is insane. The only local areas I could recognize from the air was Electric beach prior to landing. My experience with the locals this trip was that they where actually much friendlier from when I lived there as a kid. I did work there for a summer on the Waianae side when I was 16 on a ranch with my buddy. Anyway traffic, growth and the poverty had exploded since then. Over on the Waianae side we used to pick up a guy who worked with us from one of the shanty towns that was made of tarps and pallets in the morning before we got to the ranch so it was there but now most of Waianae has homeless encampments from Nanakuli to Kaena point. Found a house for sale... 1200 sq. ft, no real front door, windows where hinged boards, eves falling down, front porch missing some boards... $660,000!! I have no idea how anyone makes a living over there.
@@TruPunx89 Then tourist wouldn't go to the islands if tickets were super expensive. Tourism is one of the main industries. Also, all the millions in federal programs (medicare, medicaid, welfare, education, etc.)..."poof" it would all be gone.
Can someone explain to me how Tyler and his friends are providing WAY higher quality journalism than any of the big news networks? This channel is putting all major new networks to shame. I had no idea about this homeless problem in Hawaii. I had no idea how bad it is out there for these people. Today should not be the first time I'm learning about this problem.
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I went to Hawaii back in fall of 2004. Its sad to see that in 20 years things have only gotten worst. When I was walking around Oahu there were lots of meth addicts then as well but the homelessness was not as bad as I see it now. This shit needs to be settled in Federal Court. States cant just ship off their problems on others like this.
@@JoyZofSoRRoW I don’t have a problem with legal immigration either! The system needs to fixed so that those who come in legally can get through but closed borders unless the gate opens for a legal immigrant.
I'm honestly really grateful for you both and what you do on this channel, you spill all the real details about what's going on. They really thought this was a place to run to, a paradise, but it ended up being hell.
I visited Hawaii for the first time a few months ago and was astonished on how many homeless people I saw. My mom and I befriended a homeless couple and was surprised to know they had full time jobs and were still homeless. The housing crisis there is getting worse.
People have to b established to go and live in Hawaii. Like have family ECT. Locals don't hate anybody. But it's hard that the locals need help and these people r taking their resources. These people r like the Migrants in the Mainland. They invade the way of life and the culture. There is still Aloha there. U have to know wer to go and who to talk with...like 8 said u need to established there. If u don't have family there it's no good. Locals r very family oriented. Also drugs r a big problem there for locals. So these people come there and they r on drugs too so it makes it harder for locals already burdened w addiction. Drugs is wat really ruined Hawaii. It's so sad to see...
I hope and pray Melissa and her pup get that HOME! Thank you to the kind gentleman that got her and her furbaby that room! U have no idea what a person is going through you both may have literally saved her life! Bless u both! PAY IT FORWARD PEOPLE!
what’s difficult for Hawai’i as well, is that housing is soooo expensive that even MIDDLE class can’t afford homes and end up homeless. So living in Hawai’i is a struggle for even both those with low paying jobs and homeless! I just want people to know that we need to provide for EVERYONE and not just our tourist. Thank you for sharing awareness of our home, it is truly appreciated.
God Bless you guys!! The relief and happiness seen on that last woman that you put up with her pup had me in tears. I wish I could help everyone but one person at a time makes a world of difference!! Thank you 🙏
I grew up on the small populated island of Kauai from 11 to 22. Homelessness wasn't huge, but definitely a lot bigger than most people knew. I knew a few people who were shipped out. Some states basically deport the homeless or send them to jail. Many take the plane ticket and "job opportunities" not realizing that they are being lied to. For the locals, a lot of it stems from knowing so many people on the islands. Hawaii as a whole is pretty tightly knit in comparison to other states and even many other countries. Hawaiian families and friends are HUGE! I worked at the Kauai Costco and 85% of the island at the time had a costco membership. I saw everybody; friends, exes, bullies, tourists. All of it. Hawaii is beautiful, but it's too easy to feel stuck, too easy to be caught up in drama. Everyone knows everyone. Anything that you have done or has happened to you, a large amount of the island will know about it. The "coconut wireless" as some used to call it. Seeing your exes at 1 of the 4 places to buy food, the cost of living, modern society in general, the pandemic (that struck tourist areas like hawaii very hard), it's no wonder there are so many falling into drugs (most specifically meth) and just feeling like goving up. Add that a lot of locals really just aren't as educated and not as world traveled (far away from other places, and hawaii is already "paradise"), it all adds up. Every which way it's a struggle. I wasn't even close to homeless, and I love Hawaii with all my soul. It's the place this haole boy calls home. But man I just had to get out of there and actual find a place to make new experiences. Hawaii really starts to feel like the same old, especially on the smaller populated islands. For nature it's awesome, but for indoor/social activities not involving nature, it's usually few and far between (and any that there are you'll see all the people you know. You ain't meeting any new people at a bar, unless it's a tourist or someone who moved from another island). It's fucked. Hawaii really just can't catch a break
@tylerOliveira, I would just like to say thank you for bringing attention to an ever-growing problem. I can say I've personally dealt with being homeless in Honolulu for 5 years. Many ups but way more downs. Thankfully, after many attempts to leave the island I finally got back home . I may not be a success story but I do have stories and thanks to hawaii I learned a ton about who I am. I feel like there are a lot of things that could have been said or even shown. Either way, Mahalo for doing a story on this as I've tried to explain to friends and family what I dealt with living on the island. Now I can show them through your journalism
Much Mahalos for what you did by sharing the real struggles of paradise. I’m born and raised a few streets over from the first 7-11 you went to in Makaha and you inspired me to do phenomenal things so I can go back home to help the people of Waianae
Tyler bro you're such an inspiration. The way you report on these harsh living conditions is both fair and sympathetic. There are varying degrees to which people are accountable for their own fate and you don't sugarcoat that. Regardless, you treat them all with respect.
It’s crazy because I noticed a few years ago in downtown Miami where there was a big community of homeless people was “cleaned” up. I told my husband that it seemed like the homeless community was being shipped off somewhere. Little did I know 😢
So you're telling me that you think the homeless in Southern Florida were rounded up and sent to Hawaii that makes absolutely no fucking sense at all. It's internacine warfare going on between the leaders of American politics that is exactly why this shit is happening
Thank you for not just covering the conditions but seizing the opportunity to change and possibly save Melissa's life that day. You guys really are best team on the streets of this country. Stay safe out there!
I love that you guys try to help those who are trying to help themselves. You are Not trying to be a part of the problem by giving money away to those who are just going to use it to get high. The Lady and her dog were so absolutely appreciative and deserving of the help. She had / has a plan so happy that u could help jumpstart her happiness and faith in humanity!❤
The second she said she didn't even have dog food i saw kevin looking all around, presumably figuring out how to help 💜 so hard to not help people that have furry companions. They've devoted their life to helping their humans survive 🥰 forever grateful for my doggy 💕
Who destroyed their land with resorts and hotels? Apparently having those things on the island hasn’t done much for the natives. It seems to be a cycle of greed and destruction. What is the root cause? The cost of living is insane in Hawaii, i feel for the natives. Tyler you and Kevin are amazing people!❤
I was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years (I actually just left Honolulu this year a couple months back) and you hear the story’s of people being shipped over there and just getting stuck there. And driving around Honolulu I remember there was a Best Buy and right outside the perimeter was what we called the Tarp Town just due to how many tarp tents were strung up around there. It really brings things into perspective
10:42 What is diagnosis? Second man answered: Some serious mental health issues and i wish they will be sent somewhere." JUST BECAUSE THAT WOMAN DOES NOT WANTED BE ON CAMERA. No doubt why people in Europe and other parts of world think USA-people is such primitive creatures. Telling somebody she have "serious mental health issue" just because she do not wanted be filmed on camera is JUST DISGUSTING. Unsubscibed, disliked and reported to youtube. Keep harassing and abusing people and legal complaint will be there soon i promise. Disgusting.
Tyler and Kevin y’all are pure angels. I’m currently homeless with a full time job in OK and it’s so hard to find recourses. Thankfully I do have a vehicle but it’s so hard to find housing😢😢
In Finland the government gives a home to every homeless person and helps them to get bsck on their feet . It is not nice or safe for people to be homeless. And it is not nice or safe for people who have a home. If a homeless person is disgraruntled he may resort to crime to survive. So society has to take care of the weaker.
It's not just Oahu/Honolulu. All our islands are dealing with this, and because of the high-priced rentals & homes, a lot (but not all) of the homeless were born here. It's especially sad for the women, children, and mentally ill who get discharged over and over from the ER.
Need room for others to be committed when they need help, too. ER is not a motel/hotel. Hospitals are not meant to live in. Hospitals costs way more then living in homes and apartments.
It’s sad that tourism has made it impossible for the natives to live in their own homes. And that people just ships homeless people to get rid of their homeless population. I wish nothing but the best for that lady and her dog and hope they have a brand new fresh start at life
Actually sounds like Hawaii is for the USA, as Australia was for the British, where they dumped all their unwanted far away from the mainland. As for natives, they should look into the following; DHHL provides direct benefits to native Hawaiians in many ways. Beneficiaries may receive 99-year homestead leases at $1 per year for residential, agricultural, or pastoral purposes. These leases may be extended for an aggregate term not to exceed 199 years.
Thank you for showing this side of homelessness on O'ahu. I drive past these encampments everyday but you folks are brave to even avail yourself to talk to the people and even help someone. Way to go! I hope our state of Hawai'i sees this and makes urgent changes for our land and people. It's so sad, but we need to do better Hawai'i. Righteousness shall prevail! Mahalo Nui!
Oh my god when she said she didn’t have food for her dog and teared up that hit. I know she probably had even less for her but her main concern was getting her pup fed. Thank you for helping those you can and bringing awareness to those lost souls most see and treat as less then.
That part made me choke up too… and after that I kept thinking to myself, “I hope they give her money for dog food and food for herself”.. and they didn’t disappoint! As someone who spent MANY days and nights homeless on the streets of NYC, on and off for years, through blazing hot summers and freezing cold winters, I know all too well exactly what she was feeling, when she was talking about wanting to end her life and just wanting to be happy again.. I wouldn’t wish homelessness on anyone. Same goes for addiction, which unfortunately was the reason why my life became so hellish in the first place. Thankfully that sh!t is several years behind me and I’m never looking back. I empathize with all of these people, whether they got where they are due to addiction, mental illness, financial hardship, etc.. but I feel ESPECIALLY bad for people like her, who are homeless because of circumstances that were completely out of their control, like the wildfires for example. Shame on the government for making those poor victims of the devastation caused by the fire, jump through hoops and endure MORE HELL, by leaving them to tough it out on the streets while they lackadaisically find them shelter. The government really handled that whole situation horribly. What else is new?! Anyway, sorry for the long rant. I hope the woman and her pup are doing much better.. I hope she found some joy in life again.
I’ve worked in LA’s animal shelter and we typically have homeless people that go in to do food for their dogs. Some of the best dog owners are homeless people.
She looked more than well fed though herself .Bordering on obese i would say .The dog is the only innocent party there.I was also taken by his reaction to the bed .
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As someone who was born and raised on Oahu, you bringing awareness to an issue that's been going on since I was a kid is great.
same here! grew up in town major homeless problem for years, one of my childhood memories was seeing a homeless man shoot up drugs infront of me near the state library 😕
As a Samoan, I feel so much sadness for my native Hawaiian brothers and sisters. Their Identity has been completely tarnished by colonization. Samoa organized peaceful resistance protest back in the 1920s to fight for their independence, one of the first countries to perform non-violent movement before Gandhi and before Martin Luther king. They were eventually granted Independence in 1962 and Samoa is still as pure as can be, with 70% of it's land preserved under it's constitution and overseas investors can't buy property but can enter long-term leaseholds of upto 50 years, so that custom ownership is maintained by the local people. My prayers go out to the Maoli people.
@@Navigator_IsleTHIS is the comment I was looking for ❤❤❤ I AM WITH YOU! I happen to share skin color with the colonizers but I have been working really hard to learn the history and SEE the oppression and understand all the problems related to and created by that....and I'm not trying to pat myself on the back or butt-in where I dont belong, but to back up your point I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH YOUR ANGER SO MUCH it pisses me off to see this centuries-long genocide on the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands just keep going and going and going while being ignored!!! Any random person WITH A BRAIN who simply cares for other people can see how unimaginably cruel and greedy the whole situation has been. I've been paying attention to the people that live in Lahaina (especially the ones that were caught in the fire on Front Street in those cars that were left days after, the ones who had to jump into the ocean just to not get cooked alive, And the people who own property that was scorched, those who were forcibly evicted against their will, whose property is now being bought up cheaply by capitalist corporations like Black Rock)... I'm not saying anybody started the fire or planned it, but I am saying what has happened since then is incredibly nefarious and goes against the basic principles of human nature. We can't say that this course of action wasn't planned out and decided upon before the fire happened.. and that in itself deserves at least investigation and some statements from a large cross-section of residents. I am shocked at how little follow-up reporting has been spread around the country after this.
It’s a shame you did nothing to help your own
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I have done five cities with Tyler now. He’s the real deal. Stay tuned for our next adventure.
Respect to you brother 🫡
KEV! You're awesome. Stay safe brother.
You two are singlehandedly making me feel more positive about living in the UK. It really isn't too bad here!!
In all seriousness though... You guys are doing an amazing job! I hope you get the recognition you deserve and can take your work to a wider audience and hopefully make a difference for these people!
Respect, bro 👊
You the man Kev. Keep up the good work and helping hand to others
The man at the start is a real one. He warns people and just wants to help. To want to help others while still needing help is a trait many of us need
I am 99% certain I know this guy and became good friends when I lived on Maui for about 6 months. Technically I was homeless but was invited over with a job lined up working construction with my dad. Got to camp on the job site in tents sorta as security for one. Plus not really any excuse to not show up to work lol. Was about 14 years ago....
This is the weirdest thing starting to go thru this channel and I see a close friend from over a decade ago in a different state lol. He is the realest of the real. I dont wanna mess with his privacy telling much about him but you are right on the money with the kinda guy he is. Has seen and done some absolutely crazy stuff in his life. He is right there when you need him too. He has a weird 6th sense about stuff about to unfold. Or people you need to watch out for. He took me in so to speak and let everybody know I am not any regular haole to be messed with lol. I was young few years out of highschool then.... man
@@dannnmerkle7930that's fucking awesome. He's a true diamond in the rough. I immediatley got those vibes from him. I've spent time homeless in the past due to opiate addiction, and people like this are rare out in the jungle. Homelessness/addiction causes a lot of people to lose their morals and even their humanity. This dude is a gem and I hope he's doing well
@@dannnmerkle7930Some of these people are actual angels.
The lower caste are much more likely to help someone in need than the middle or upper caste.
That dog and lady where so happy. That really gave her hope and she deserves it.
Even a doggie was smiling!
Made me cry to see this woman with her doggie come into her hotel room and lay on a real bed and be safe. God Bless you Tyler for facilitating that. Maui should be helping her as a displaced person and victim to the suspicious fires that were most likely a land grab for the elites.
Gave me hope, too. Good on Tyler and Co. That dog was sooo happy on the bed. 😊
And the woman too. 😊
Good luck to them. 🎉
It was probably a one night stand in the hotel, I've heard the "my ship comes in tomorrow" thing before.
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Tyler & Kevin need to just create a whole new series together.
HAHAHAH noone will no how i have 29 likes👹👹
They basically are Tyler and Kevin keep colabbing
Just like europiens reached america😂😂
They’ve pretty much already did that
Yes!! They're a great team! 😊
God Bless you three. My wife and i JUST a few months ago struggled our way of homeless. For 2 ¹/² years enduring the streets of downtown Colorado Springs, CO. My wife was/is in a wheelchair and awaiting double hip surgery.
We now reside in a 24 ft. travel trailer we finally were able to purchase.
Our hearts go out to those you showcased and the ones you couldn't.
I aplaud you all for having the compassion to bring this overlooked issue to the light of peoples consciousness and the courage to enter the hell most of us call/called life.
God bless you!
I'm glad you made it through to the other side. I have many health problems, and I don't think I'd make it. Congratulations to you both. I hope your wife's hip surgery went well.
I feel you Brother good luck for you and your wife. Keep in Disziplin. Greetings from Germany
Congrats, God is good🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
no one helps the single women, but do take advantage of them, having to be 3 Xs as good to be thought of as 1/2 as good.
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Congratulations on ur new home.
Just curious if u & ur wife were homeless & ur wife was obviously disabled, how did u manage to come up with the money to purchase a travel trailer.
I'm homeless & disabled & as much as I try & can't possibly save for a car let alone a trailer. I don't drink or do drugs, I can't afford to, my money goes to food, clothes & surviving in a tent.
Tyler, that was very nice of you. I think you saw her unselfishness by taking care of a dog while being homeless and it felt a bit inspirational tbh. Honestly pretty angelic and thoughtful
The only problem is when they get a dog when they are already homeless and can't feed themselves. Becoming homeless when you have a dog is one thing but a lot of the homeless people adopt dogs when they can't even buy dog food
@@gcox349if you’d ever lost everything you knew and once had, you’d understand. It may seem selfish but when you have nothing and no one, an animal’s unconditional love is the best thing you have
@@gcox349right I saw a guy living in his car with his cat and his cat just meowed over and over constantly it clearly wasn’t happy it made me so sad and the car smelt so bad I almost threw up I wanted to report it but who do I even report it to who will care
No it wasnt
@@gcox349 Actually the reality is most homeless people I've ever met (And I've met hundreds in my years) is that they will feed the animal before they feed themselves. That is their only reason to live at some points is having something that loves you and they tend to take way better care of it than themselves.
I actually started cryin when the woman Melissa that went thru the fires told her story. And said that she slept on the sidewalk everyday of the housing building and finally her persistence worked. I pray for nothing but the absolute best for her and I hope she’s living a better life and doing well! The fact they helped her is beautiful. Put her in a hotel and gave her some money for food for her n her pup. I rlly rlly am praying for a better life for her. 🙏🏻
Same!❤😢 Her puppy was also so happy to have a bed to sleep on. That should be a thing everyone in this country has! So sad. We're having a very hard time rn. My bf has worked for 35 + years but our car broke down & he lost his job. We live in a rural area,so him getting another job is hard w/o a car. God help everyone in these situations. In America this shouldn't be this big of a problem or even a problem @ all!!!❤
@@ursulaturner7980 I 100% agree. It’s getting harder and harder to keep afloat and stay above water in America these days. Us common people are STRUGGLING. It sucks fr
I would REALLY LOVE TO KNOW , which of the "compassionate" Sanctuary Cities lied to those poor souls snd sent them there ON S ONE - WAY TICKET !!!!!! Funny those so called "Sanctuary Cities" were so PUBLIC in their initial announcements that they had the compassion the right leaning areas lacked . That "concern gor fellow humans very quickly disappeared as soon as the downtrodden showed up in town . Many have and continue to quietly try to round them up and bus (or fly in this case ) them to unwitting cities that have never espoused to be sanctuary . Trouble is sure to begin , but the left cities coudn't care less , it"s no longer their problem (although they were a huge part of the cause) . The Sanctuary Cities dont seem to be as public about the dirty tricks they pull to shirk the aid they professed ready to dole out !!!!!! SHAME ON THEM !!!!!!
I cried a little when the dog sprawled out on the hotel bed like “finally!! A cozy safe place!!” 😭💖 wishing her and her pup nothing but a successful and relaxed life away from the streets. Bless you for what you’re doing, Tyler, you’re changing lives
same. man i hope we can fix the mess the world is in right now because it still is a beautiful place with beautiful people and even more beautiful animals!!!
ditto
I know, the dog on the bed so happy and comfortable got me. Made me so sad that she was so close to taking her life because of the daily struggle to survive. I cannot imagine what living on the streets would be like for 22 years like that one man.
oh man, I am so happy that lady got a roof over her head. It is also a bonus seeing her dog is so happy, animal cannot lie.
Same here. We need more of this in the world
I grew up all over homeless camps on Oahu. It’s a nasty complicated situation, and a vicious cycle. My dad used to live under that bridge next to jack in the box 20 years ago. And another camp under the bridge on school street in waterfall park. Back then the homeless community took care of each other. Both my parents lived that lifestyle until it killed them, it’s extremely sad.
Brother I pray you are in a better situation now. God is good!! Seek Him! He's the truth the light and the way! God bless you.
Do you think it would be better if you were taken away and put in foster care or are you happy you were with your parents even though they were homeless?
@@bunny-nn1oo sisters and I eventually ended up in a foster home. Ran away at 16 to find my mom and sisters(they aged out when turned 18) our foster mom collected the “support payments” till I turned 21😂
God Bless You!
@@KanasKleanoutsStill in Hawaii now? Have a home?
I love how they helped build that woman back up at the end after she had given her all and reached her goal. They helped restore her just enough to give all again in pursuit of her next goal. That's what true community is about, helping those who have given all helping themselves to raise the community higher.
I'm so happy they helped her. She seemed to have deserved that blessing...
Si, entre tanto dolor y angustia, al menos se ha podido ayudar a esa mujer... Somos una mierda como humanidad, nuestra indiferencia hacia las personas mas rotas es una verguenza...no tenemos que mirarnos como ciudadanos, tenemos que mirarnos como vecinos, seria un buen primer paso... 🇪🇸
This was absolutely heart breaking. The highlight was the lady and her pup in the hotel at the end, what incredible joy over life’s simple pleasure of a BED! Makes ya really think about the small things we complain about and stop taking this for granted
The lady with the dog at the end brought tears my eyes 😢. I am so happy she was able to get housing the next day. May God bless and comfort them all and all those without shelter and/or struggling with addiction
I'm sorry
10:42 What is diagnosis? Second man answered: Some serious mental health issues and i wish they will be sent somewhere." JUST BECAUSE THAT WOMAN DOES NOT WANTED BE ON CAMERA. No doubt why people in Europe and other parts of world think USA-people is such primitive creatures. Telling somebody she have "serious mental health issue" just because she do not wanted be filmed on camera is JUST DISGUSTING. Unsubscibed, disliked and reported to youtube. Keep harassing and abusing people and legal complaint will be there soon i promise. Disgusting.
Yes I cried too I wanted to hug both them young men myself for what they did for that woman you could see how happy she was in her eyes and that dog rolling on the bed just gave me goosebumps I wish her nothing but blessings love and life and the same as you two gentlemen
What u mean their homeless who kicked them out and erased their memory 😐
@@etanaflores1196 bro what?
I could feel the joy of that woman & her pup (that precious dog was so freakin happy!) when they laid on the hotel bed at the end! It really brought to the forefront the power of gratitude and a reminder to not take the little things for granted because it could all be taken away from you in a split second!
You don’t need to reiterate what everyone just saw with their own eyes
@@farmboy3632 81 other people feel other wise🤡
@@farmboy3632 take your condescendingness and go cry somewhere else... adults express themselves go learn how too without being rude child.
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Why can't I comment only reply... This for real or 🙄 hope this isn't a waste of time
That was really awesome that you helped her and her little dog. I was homeless for 6 years. And I'll tell you right now, something changed during Covid. People just don't care anymore. I wasn't on the street because of drugs, or alcohol. When you feel no one cares if you live or die, you lose all hope. And I'm not saying that people need to hand out money. It's not about that. But, everyone needs to know somebody cares. Thank you for doing what you do. ❤
I feel for you, but I 'm sure you see much more people that are on drugs then not on drugs...
@@hotsand4uthe people on drugs are just the homeless you notice
you were an addict don’t lie
@@hotsand4uThat shouldn’t matter honestly. Addicts should have access to necessities, as should everyone else.
@@BradyBubbuhgum-fh4nyJUST the homeless..? There is more alcoholics/drug addicts that are housed, than u think.Addiction is everywhere and doesn’t discriminate. But addicts should have access to basic human necessities too.
Thank you so much for helping that lady and her service dog too! I bet it was tired of being out in the heat just as much as she was 😞
The last woman made me tear up. Truly hope she’ll find joy in life again from now on.
Bless her
the man with the 2 nice tents was so happy to feel cared for. that broke and warmed my heart at the same time ! i can’t imagine what he’s been through
Tyler brought back real journalism and is making the networks look bad. Love working with you brother. Kevin
The legendary duo😊
You're from Portland aren't you?
I believe I saw a documentary with you discussing Portlands homeless population.
Love what you're doing!
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He does ask intelligent, relevant, interesting questions in his interviews.
Great work you two!
❤thank you compassionate young men for getting the pup n lady 💖 a room. Tears of Graditude dripping 💦 from my eyes ...
Honestly, Tyler.. when you helped that girl and her dog, it made me tear up! She was so happy and I could just feel her happiness. That was so kind of you, I’m glad she got out of her situation and is building up to get a better life. ❤️
Amazing.
whats even nicer is that she wasnt a drug addict or even crazy like the others. Even though all of them deserve help
@weenieshnitzel4958 they all made themselves homeless, so I disagree one of my friends is homeless and lives with me so I have nothing against homeless but I do hate druggie tweakers that are pathetic and have nothing going for themselves and only are looking for the next fix so in my opinion they don't need any more help than they can give themselves
@@BillyBobBrockali69 Yeah but the last girls house burned down so she decided to go to Hawaii. ( Sorry I didn’t understand the thing you wrote 😅)
@@weenieshnitzel4958 Yeah! Pretty awesome! She definitely deserves the path that she went on!
That was some impressive information Tyler. I never would have thought people were being shipped and shipping themselves to Hawaii. I just saw in San Francisco that they've cleaned up the streets for some governmental conference and I wondered "Where'd they store all of the homeless?"
Lowkey that's actually how most of the homeless end up on the West coast in general. Mostly Republican states pack up their most troublesome homeless and bus them to LA or Portland with $100 Subway gift cards & the general understanding that west coast blue states will be more humane to them (which is true), but it overwhelms our systems. In Portland it was all of 5 years before we went from handling the situation somewhat to being completely & totally overwhelmed with an influx of severely mentally ill people from states like Texas, Utah etc.
a lot get shipped to reno nevada too from san francisco
@@Skapo
Both sides pretending to fix the problem but doing the same damn thing instead of fixing the problem.
@jesusofbullets right...
Hate when one blames the other , the finger pointing needs to stop.. (it's the same dam bird)
SF homeless cleanup being shipped to Hawaii was my first thought
I ran a homeless shelter for 6 years, it's heart breaking. Couldn't secure the funds to stay open. Thanks for posting this and giving them a voice ❤
Bless you for the attempt.
Help and common civility and human decency are rare traits and rarer public assets to a very few that get them.
I thank you then from the bottom of my soul for your putting an attempt forward. People who aren't in it for profit and gain, and just want the better of their fellow humans are truly angels among the current human ideal.
You are an angel.
Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.
And where in America was it that you ran this homeless shelter and why Did it close
Weed is the RESL GATEWAY DRUG
Ive never heard people from wine/champagne, to fentanyl/meth. Also, don't forget ...some ofbthe homeless may have been BORN on drugs
The GREAT DEPRESSION/WW2 generation, warned of Reefer Madness with more than a few prople
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I really like this channel. He is such a good interviewer/ communicator. I love how he shows compassion to these people and help us see a glimpse into their lives. Definitely makes me a more opened minded person when it comes to these people's real situations. After what he did for the woman at the end, it compelled me to subscribe to the channel. Thank you for helping that woman and her dog.
tyler!! the same thing is happening here in puerto rico. they’re being sent with one way tickets with the promise of a house once they land. they’re sent to centers where they accommodate local people in need of food and shelter… would be nice if you could also look into that! we’re a U.S. territory so it’s like going to any other state
we could house all the homeless for only a few billion dollars but instead we need to send that money to never ending wars and israel
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@@imchris5000not Israel, Ukraine.
@@ms.pugsleyWe have given Isreal WAY WAY WAY more
@@ms.pugsleyWhy are you yanks so brain dead? You haven’t given a cent to Ukraine, you make them pay for their “aide” America isn’t like the uk, Australia, Germany etc they don’t gift, they don’t give, they only help themselves.
Thank you for doing that for her! You changed her life, restored some hope in her…. And seeing her little dog rolling around on the bed happily just made my day! You guys rock! 🐶❤️👍🤗
Bet she's already back on the street
Sorry to say but yeah. She was high within an hour.@@YoloMoloPolo300
@@YoloMoloPolo300 It’s possible. Better to think she is turning her life around though. Most of us think about losing our jobs, houses and lives and know we have some sort of family or friends to go to. At least I would but so many people don’t and that’s terrifying. Not having that along with being abused throughout child, a horrible marriage, etc leads to someone that doesn’t think the way a normal person does. We can sit here all day and say they just don’t want to get better or don’t want to get off the streets, but you also can’t think the way these people do. Homelessness aside, we need to focus on a way to stop parents from absolutely destroying their children mentally and sometimes physically before adulthood…
@@YoloMoloPolo300i hope not for the sake of that poor pup
Dogs rolling all over the carpet and beds...this is why I always stay in "no pet" hotel rooms.
I'm a pharmacist working in Honolulu and the amount of homelessness, drug-addicted, and mentally ill folks is making it scarier to just walk on the street. I regularly get people from that park (and others) walking in and asking for OTC treatments for 'nano-machines under the skin/CIA trackers/any other schizo paranoia thing you can think of. Also a lot of scabies treatment requests, or any SSTI treatments, etc.
Thanks for making this video. In pharmacy there's already extremely strict state+federal laws and regulations around the dispensing of controlled substances i.e. fentanyl/other opioids. Dealers must be getting their supply from other countries illegally imo.
Anyways I live right there! I go to that panda express all the time. Crazy to see your own community in a video like this - we've just accepted this as the norm and don't think much of it tbh.
The fentanyl on the streets is entirely different from the fentanyl patches sold legally. Most of it is smuggled in as is or synthesized from precursor chemicals in local labs.
comes from china and Mexico
Its not that bad haole😂
The reason the fentanyl crisis is so out of hand is because of the drug law in the US, if substances were decriminalized and regulated the amount of deaths from fentanyl would drop significantly, as well as stopping the incentive for a black market.
I live in cananda ( bc ) it's the same here .. we lock our vehicle doors just going out for lunch . It's terrible .. homeless and drugs everywhere.
Thank you so much for helping that lady..God Bless you😭😭
Yes!!!
I agree. That was beautiful. Thank you for your loving kindness
I was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu and the homeless situation is awful - I unfortunately lost my uncle to the streets, and he is in and out of prison monthly for crystal meth addiction. It has always bothered me how little attention was brought to the homelessness crisis on Oahu, but so incredible to see guys like Tyler cover this issue. Also racism in Hawaii is never talked about - killed two birds with one stone in this video!
My cousin is homeless. Mentally she is not all there but you can't tell until talking to her for a while.
I remember hearing stories from my parents school days 1960’s and they had “Lick a haole day” and she said there was NOT A SINGLE WHITE person that attended school on that day. Crazy! Im local btw as u can see my name handle. I love ALL colors of the rainbow. Racism exists EVERYWHERE even in paradise.
Well HE calls it racism. I suggest you speak to your people of the island and aske THEM what THEY call it. Racism - hate for no reason for race, color, sexuality religion and so on. Racism. When your attitude and/or disposition comes from a RESPONSE to actions taken AGAINST your natives ppl and obvious the land. Wont have shiot left for "natives" to buy a house when its time for you unless its passed down. Also young lady, as a person of color one tip you keep - it IS OK to congregate, socialize, entertain, educated, and worship exclusively with your people. Something you should NEVER feel anything but pride in. Something that's awarded to you when things are "taken" and "sold" away from yall. P.S. It seems the white gentleman meant no harm either in his comment either. But it was the segway @bredbornraised808hawaii4 @@bredbornraised808hawaii4
That's nice, thanks for sharing your personal experience, only one thing.. There is nothing "incredible" about enabling and exploiting poor people for content.
@@mikevalentine8369 It is racism and literally within the definition.
If you hate white people because a specific white person bought a house before you, then you are a racist.
Same if you hate black people because you got mugged once by a specific black person or if you hate asian people because one asian person stole your significant other.
It's quite simple to understand the concept of racism, I think you got confused by to much leftist media trying to bend the definition around to fit their narrative.
The woman at the end is so inspiring. You guys are so kind as well by looking at people as humans and bringing awareness.
I have been homeless before and have experienced the agonizing struggles and ruthlessness of people looking down on you..seeing you get the hotel for her and her pup made my heart happy. ❤️ I love your work, keep doing your thing bringing awareness and helping people. A push in the right direction, and consistency are what these people need to help get them off the street and off drugs. I know first hand. Grateful for what you do, much love. ❤️
Best of luck to you and stay strong!
I mean its great to help a dog but there's tons of humans there that need help 1st. Just my humble opinion.
@@cc.8642 obviously. Not a humble opinion, just an obvious and dumb statement. The fact that “the dog” is the only part you took out of my statement says it all. Sorry to be rude but when someone says something dumb it should be addressed.
@@DorinaMaria lol. Ur fuckn silly.
@@kcnicky2242honestly this may be the first best idea for a solution i have heard of. Seclude the homeless from the cities trying to thrive. The government can subsidized buildings and then leave them out there to fend for themselves. *Chef's kiss*
The girl at the end with the dog just melted my heart. God bless you guys.
I’m from Hawai’i and you’re the first TH-camr that has ever posted up about this. THANK YOU FOR LETTING THE PEOPLE KNOW 🙏🏾💯💯💯
Seeing that woman and her dog in the hotel made me so happy, I appreciate that you guys don’t just talk the talk, you’re out there helping and it shows.
I was born in Hawaii and grew up here my entire life. Even on Kauai, the smallest of the islands, homelessness is very apparent and I see it every day. Thank you for bringing light to the issues going on in our state :)
Liar
@@Johnny123_9 lol
As someone who was homeless from 2017 and 2018 thank you for raising awareness and treating these people as human
First time I've cried to a video in a while. I may have never been homeless but I've been on the verge so seeing someone persevering is heartwarming
Melissa is so brave, strong and beautiful. I am so happy you guys were able to help her and her adorable dog.
This is the kind of kindness I enjoy seeing, it gives me hope for the human race.
14:00 This person doesn't deserve the stuff they have been through. so happy you helped them out because you can tell they have gone through way too much for them to handle and really needed something good to happen. hope they get through the tough times.
That's how it is for most people that are homeless. Others fail to acknowledge that.
@@modernvivienleigh I've been homeless due to disability and couldn't work. Heart attacks . 90% of all the homeless I met eere alcoholics and drug addicts and thst gave slinevis what made turn continually screw up and refuse help . Most would screw up any help they got and get kicked out of housing for continuing to live like criminals
I was happy to see someone receive help at the end of the video. Kudos.
Thank you, brave men 😊 for documenting and bringing firsthand eyewitness truth about what is out there. Love that you were there for the lady and doggie on her last day of homelessness. Thank you Kevin, for all you do.
Ephesians 6:10-18 says, Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. The bible is no old book. You have to really let Christ open your eyes; to see the world in shambles. Many people say it's a religion to lock up people in chains, and say it's a rule book.. why? Because people hate hearing the truth, it hurts their flesh, it's hurts their pride, it's exposes on what things have they done..people love this world so much, s*x, money, power, women, supercars.. things of this world. Still trying to find something that can fill that emptiness in your heart. You can't find that in this world.. only in Christ, the bible is no chains, it's a chainbreaker. Breaking your sins into pieces... Repent now, and turn back to the true Lord only.. God bless.
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Man when that dog ran in the hotel room and hopped on the bed rolling around with pure joy. I honestly started to tear up. Like the pup was happy that she and her human has a safe comfortable place to sleep tonight. That’s just awesome. I salute Tyler and Kevin for helping her have a place to sleep that night before her going into a shelter. That was so awesome and a really compassionate thing for them to do. I mean they could just walked on and wished her luck but they helped her out and paid for a room for her to sleep in for the night. They are good dudes man. It usually takes a lot for me to subscribe to a content creator’s channel because a lot of the time they turn out to be fake AF in the long run but after watching a handful of your video’s especially on raising awareness with the homeless and drug epidemic and doing it in a respectful manner. Getting information and conducting interviews while showing these individuals a level of respect, dignity, and empathy. I have decided to subscribe. Keep up the good work Tyler and Kevin ❤️.
Side Note: I know the woman said that she was going in a shelter the next day. But from personal experience I know that a lot of shelters don’t allow you to bring animals with you. With that said I’m curious if this particular shelter she is going to is going to allow her to bring her pet. Because if they don’t she might decide not to go which would be awful but at the same time understandable because if I was her I wouldn’t want to abandon my dog/ the only companion that has been by my side through all my suffering either. Idk I hope that she is allowed to bring her puppy with her because it would be really traumatic for her to be separated from her owner and put in a dog shelter/pound or possibly left behind to fend for herself. But like I said I don’t believe the woman would stand by and allow that to happen. She seems to love the dog very much. Either way I will pray for both of them to be safe and happy and find peace & safety in their lives.
I wondered about the fate of her dog. Didn't think shelters allowed animals.
@@MarySpain1958 yea I thought the same as well or at least that how it is around where I live. I have had to stay in a shelter for a period of time once and I remember them telling me that animals are not allowed. Hopefully her pup is safe and happy. I pray they are both safe and sound.
Same.
They are called support dogs, like service dogs, and they used that to get them in anywhere. Hopefully it works this time 🤞🏿💯💞💞🌎🌎🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Pets were allowed at my shelter in California. You had to be diligent about watching them. Don’t want someone to poison your animal.
Melissa and her pup just made me sob. She needed a hand up, and you did that for her. I don't have the answers needed to solve this humanitarian crisis, but thank you for your kindness to her, and her pup.
My kids and I lost everything in a fire, and became homeless in the blink of an eye. It was so incredibly tough. I didn't have renters insurance, so everything was just gone. I have always worked 2 jobs, but it isn't easy having to replace everything at once. I thank God, I had family to lean on. It took me a good year to get back on my feet and replace what items we lost in the fire. My children and I would have been out on the streets if it weren't for my siblings.
I don't think the general public realizes how quickly a person could become homeless, and once homeless, how hard it is to get back on your feet. Most long-term homeless people have either mental illness, drug addiction, or both. As a nation, we need effective treatments for these conditions in order to make an effective change to decrease homelessness. A different approach is needed, as the current approach is failing miserably. No human should have to live like this.
I’m sorry to hear what you and your kids had to go through it’s sooo hard…coming from a burn survivor. Me and my kids lost everything in a house fire and I was severely burned had to be airlifted to the burn center. It’s sooo hard starting over
@JessRare , I'm sorry you were hurt so badly. Burns are so very painful, and the risk of infection is high. You are a warrior! It is so hard to rebuild, but to add severe, life-threatening injuries makes it even more challenging. It is daunting starting over, but one day, you will be sitting around the dinner table with your children, enjoying a lovely meal. The nightmare will be over, and you will be making new memories. Best wishes to you and yours. May your life be filled with happiness, health, safety, and security going forward.
@@oknowIguess Ahhh you got me over here trying not to cry. Thank you soo much for the encouraging words truly means a lot. We are getting there it’s been a long rd but I’m just thankful for making it this far with my kids. Just glad they weren’t hurt. How are things going for you and your family? I pray that you are doing well and have been able to find peace and happiness.
My God yes so happy to see her get shelter with her dog🎉.
@JessRare thank you for your kind words. We are doing good now, but it took a long time to get here.
Thank you for helping that lady and her doggy ❤
I'm born and raised on Kauai and homelessness has always been a big problem. When I was younger I used to walk and take the bus to get to where I was going and sometimes would get into conversations with the homeless uncles and aunties that were sitting and waiting for the bus. A lot of them used to tell us as teens that they were flown in from a different state and promised a job.
The problem only got worse to the point that at the age of 16 I didn't really see them on the streets or parks but down in the alleyways we would use as shortcuts or in the bushes on the side of the main highway. They were just pushed out of our parks and into the wilderness to where it was basically out of sight out of mind for our county.
Yes. I saw it myself I'n 2013. Visiting a family member. It's hard to get around on Kauai unless you have a car too
At this point Tyler's gonna go down as one of the biggest and realest TH-cam legends of all time! You're doing amazing work as always!
yeah search up arab. hes truly the realist.
Watching the end of this video made my day. Mostly it was seeing how happy that sweet dog was when he realized he was gonna have a bed to sleep in tonight.. Dogs are such loyal creatures. They be can drug through hell and they will still fight for your life. Thank you guys for helping her get housing. Sometimes just a little bit of human kindness really can save a life.
that dog was a she
@@umbrasylWho cares! Its just a dog..not a human.
Omgg Tyler thank you for giving the lady and her dog a room! I cried seeing how happy her pup was rolling around on the bed .❤😊
Kevin is a Legend! We need to see him more on the channel
Bro he's in like most of his videos now I don't know what ur talking abt.
He's on like every video of homeless encounters so safe to say you will see him again, seems to be Tyler's new content
Fake watcher alert
You were so sweet to that woman. She can start her new life fed, showered & rested. That kind of help is simple but so profound. Sending people to Hawaii is such a devious trick…vulnerable people are being thrown away. Good job. ♥️
I hope we get some updates on Melissa! I hope the best for her!!!
I love how this guy doesn’t go and do absolutely nothing, he helps anyone he can.
Truly inspiring
He seems to help those who can help themselves, that woman you can see she isn't too much of a difficult case and just a small gesture could help a lot, while the other people on the island they met seem to need much more to get them to a good state of life and that's beyond what both of them could do
the least they can do as they make tons of money from these videos
Hi Tyler, this is my 1st time on your channel. This video got my attention as a local who is born and raised here on Oahu. Thank you so much for covering this and bringing this to the public's attention. We welcome visitors with aloha and open arms. But this is also not a dumping grounds. The government needs to address the homeless situation not only locally, but nationally too.
The mayors of each county fort Pierce mayor said it's not a problem yet you believe that they really need to tackle this problem they won't they have no we're to put them so they let it go 😢no human should have to live like that 😢
Bro, Tyler, you are such a good person for putting that lady in a hotel. What an incredible thing to do. That was moving seeing that.
Fr Tyler is amazing
Your welcome bro
@@petergriffin511*you’re
After 35 years of leaving Hawaii as a kid, I went back to see my best friend to say goodbye for the last time before he passed from cancer. How Oahu has grown is insane. The only local areas I could recognize from the air was Electric beach prior to landing. My experience with the locals this trip was that they where actually much friendlier from when I lived there as a kid. I did work there for a summer on the Waianae side when I was 16 on a ranch with my buddy. Anyway traffic, growth and the poverty had exploded since then. Over on the Waianae side we used to pick up a guy who worked with us from one of the shanty towns that was made of tarps and pallets in the morning before we got to the ranch so it was there but now most of Waianae has homeless encampments from Nanakuli to Kaena point. Found a house for sale... 1200 sq. ft, no real front door, windows where hinged boards, eves falling down, front porch missing some boards... $660,000!! I have no idea how anyone makes a living over there.
USA should let Hawaii go and never go there and make ti kets super expensive for the ones that dont live there.
@@TruPunx89 We're kinda stuck with them since we're still paying reparations for dosing them in nuclear radiation...
The house for $660k is for the property not the actual house. And people that have property there are usually not your average 9-5 working people.
@@TruPunx89 Then tourist wouldn't go to the islands if tickets were super expensive. Tourism is one of the main industries. Also, all the millions in federal programs (medicare, medicaid, welfare, education, etc.)..."poof" it would all be gone.
@@kristinab1078 Sounds to me as if you are deep already. I cant imagine what they will do without your eduction xD wtf yo
Im hoping everything works out for the woman at the end of the interview. She deserves it
We love Kevin 👏🏼
Tyler. I’ve been absolutely loving your content wow thankyou so much for entertaining us and putting yourself out there in danger! ❤🥺
this man goes above and beyond to make these videos
@robg1358and you lol ?😂💀
@DMONEYlNDUSTRYwhat are you doing here lol
few people stay to talk to threatening thugs like he does in other videos. or go to epstein island @robg1358
No comment.
Can someone explain to me how Tyler and his friends are providing WAY higher quality journalism than any of the big news networks? This channel is putting all major new networks to shame. I had no idea about this homeless problem in Hawaii. I had no idea how bad it is out there for these people. Today should not be the first time I'm learning about this problem.
Look up operation Mockingbird
Because the news doesn't want to do that, and it's whole purpose is to piss people off and divide everyone.
Das cuz ur a haole
Most expensive state to live in, it makes sense
@@unkoiboiwy cand I spel korctly
Tyler is definitely my favorite youtuber. He has opened my eyes to a lot of things that I was not ware of! Keep up the good work Tyler!
it’s hard to nail down specific predictions for the housing market is because it’s not yet clear how quickly or how much the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation and borrowing costs without tanking buyer demand for everything from homes to cars.
A lot of folks have been going on about the bull rally and said stocks that would be experiencing significant growth, any idea which stocks this may be? I just sold my home in the Boca Grande area and I’m looking to remunerate a lump sum into the stock market before stocks rebound, is this a good time to buy or no?
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Thank you for getting a room for them. That was awesome to see the doggie so happy
I went to Hawaii back in fall of 2004. Its sad to see that in 20 years things have only gotten worst. When I was walking around Oahu there were lots of meth addicts then as well but the homelessness was not as bad as I see it now.
This shit needs to be settled in Federal Court. States cant just ship off their problems on others like this.
The red states love doing that so they can point and say look a blue state that can't house its people
And it needs to start at the border. We have one and NO president or congress or senate should be allowed to open it!!
@@Cuernavacachica02 that would be problematic for Legal Immigrants. I don't have issues with Legal Immigrants just the illegal ones.
@@JoyZofSoRRoW I don’t have a problem with legal immigration either! The system needs to fixed so that those who come in legally can get through but closed borders unless the gate opens for a legal immigrant.
They should do something on state level, its high times
Omg the way thr pup jumped on the bed melted my heart blessings 🙏🏽🥰
I'm honestly really grateful for you both and what you do on this channel, you spill all the real details about what's going on. They really thought this was a place to run to, a paradise, but it ended up being hell.
I visited Hawaii for the first time a few months ago and was astonished on how many homeless people I saw. My mom and I befriended a homeless couple and was surprised to know they had full time jobs and were still homeless. The housing crisis there is getting worse.
TH-camrs like Tyler provide better news on what’s going on than the actual media
Not true at all, there are many great documentaries done by CBS News (60 Minutes) and BBC News etc.
@@jensen1901🤡 EVERYTHING those networks put out is spun to suit a narrative.
That’s part of the problem, people using youtube as their sole newsfeed
depends on what kind of news you want. actual political news the media is 100% better
@@fisiciousyour nuts
Trust me, the aloha is still here in Hawaii…but the amount of houseless individuals coming here is overwhelming…
People have to b established to go and live in Hawaii. Like have family ECT. Locals don't hate anybody. But it's hard that the locals need help and these people r taking their resources. These people r like the Migrants in the Mainland. They invade the way of life and the culture. There is still Aloha there. U have to know wer to go and who to talk with...like 8 said u need to established there. If u don't have family there it's no good. Locals r very family oriented. Also drugs r a big problem there for locals. So these people come there and they r on drugs too so it makes it harder for locals already burdened w addiction. Drugs is wat really ruined Hawaii. It's so sad to see...
Killing it with spreading the message of homelessness. You and Kevin are just great people.
I hope and pray Melissa and her pup get that HOME! Thank you to the kind gentleman that got her and her furbaby that room! U have no idea what a person is going through you both may have literally saved her life! Bless u both! PAY IT FORWARD PEOPLE!
I'm so happy they helped the last lady in the video. It's nice to know good people are still out there.
Bless you for helping the lady and her dog. Such a great example that you set!
what’s difficult for Hawai’i as well, is that housing is soooo expensive that even MIDDLE class can’t afford homes and end up homeless. So living in Hawai’i is a struggle for even both those with low paying jobs and homeless! I just want people to know that we need to provide for EVERYONE and not just our tourist. Thank you for sharing awareness of our home, it is truly appreciated.
Yep they get trapped from leaving too. Too broke to purchase a plane ticket
Time to bring back the middle class. Let's go Team Kennedy 🎉
God Bless you guys!!
The relief and happiness seen on that last woman that you put up with her pup had me in tears.
I wish I could help everyone but one person at a time makes a world of difference!!
Thank you 🙏
I grew up on the small populated island of Kauai from 11 to 22. Homelessness wasn't huge, but definitely a lot bigger than most people knew. I knew a few people who were shipped out. Some states basically deport the homeless or send them to jail. Many take the plane ticket and "job opportunities" not realizing that they are being lied to. For the locals, a lot of it stems from knowing so many people on the islands. Hawaii as a whole is pretty tightly knit in comparison to other states and even many other countries. Hawaiian families and friends are HUGE! I worked at the Kauai Costco and 85% of the island at the time had a costco membership. I saw everybody; friends, exes, bullies, tourists. All of it. Hawaii is beautiful, but it's too easy to feel stuck, too easy to be caught up in drama. Everyone knows everyone. Anything that you have done or has happened to you, a large amount of the island will know about it. The "coconut wireless" as some used to call it. Seeing your exes at 1 of the 4 places to buy food, the cost of living, modern society in general, the pandemic (that struck tourist areas like hawaii very hard), it's no wonder there are so many falling into drugs (most specifically meth) and just feeling like goving up. Add that a lot of locals really just aren't as educated and not as world traveled (far away from other places, and hawaii is already "paradise"), it all adds up. Every which way it's a struggle. I wasn't even close to homeless, and I love Hawaii with all my soul. It's the place this haole boy calls home. But man I just had to get out of there and actual find a place to make new experiences. Hawaii really starts to feel like the same old, especially on the smaller populated islands. For nature it's awesome, but for indoor/social activities not involving nature, it's usually few and far between (and any that there are you'll see all the people you know. You ain't meeting any new people at a bar, unless it's a tourist or someone who moved from another island).
It's fucked. Hawaii really just can't catch a break
@tylerOliveira, I would just like to say thank you for bringing attention to an ever-growing problem. I can say I've personally dealt with being homeless in Honolulu for 5 years. Many ups but way more downs. Thankfully, after many attempts to leave the island I finally got back home . I may not be a success story but I do have stories and thanks to hawaii I learned a ton about who I am. I feel like there are a lot of things that could have been said or even shown. Either way, Mahalo for doing a story on this as I've tried to explain to friends and family what I dealt with living on the island. Now I can show them through your journalism
Much Mahalos for what you did by sharing the real struggles of paradise. I’m born and raised a few streets over from the first 7-11 you went to in Makaha and you inspired me to do phenomenal things so I can go back home to help the people of Waianae
Tyler bro you're such an inspiration. The way you report on these harsh living conditions is both fair and sympathetic.
There are varying degrees to which people are accountable for their own fate and you don't sugarcoat that. Regardless, you treat them all with respect.
It’s crazy because I noticed a few years ago in downtown Miami where there was a big community of homeless people was “cleaned” up. I told my husband that it seemed like the homeless community was being shipped off somewhere. Little did I know 😢
So much for supposedly having better opportunities to not be homeless.
@@SS-yj2lehonestly where in America is there better opportunities
@@greensorrel6860everywhere if you're already rich 😢 seems like society is disintegrating
@@greensorrel6860nowhere
So you're telling me that you think the homeless in Southern Florida were rounded up and sent to Hawaii that makes absolutely no fucking sense at all. It's internacine warfare going on between the leaders of American politics that is exactly why this shit is happening
God bless you guys for putting her up n feeding her. I'm not homeless but makes me look at them in a new lite, job well accomplished
I wish there were more people doing this, I would def watch a full video of these types of interviews
Thank you for not just covering the conditions but seizing the opportunity to change and possibly save Melissa's life that day. You guys really are best team on the streets of this country. Stay safe out there!
I love that you guys try to help those who are trying to help themselves. You are Not trying to be a part of the problem by giving money away to those who are just going to use it to get high. The Lady and her dog were so absolutely appreciative and deserving of the help. She had / has a plan so happy that u could help jumpstart her happiness and faith in humanity!❤
Thank you, guys, for helping her!!
Jesus is what is needed.....
Tyler I love how you switched over to this whole investigative journalist thing, I really appreciate what you do man!
The second she said she didn't even have dog food i saw kevin looking all around, presumably figuring out how to help 💜 so hard to not help people that have furry companions. They've devoted their life to helping their humans survive 🥰 forever grateful for my doggy 💕
Who destroyed their land with resorts and hotels?
Apparently having those things on the island hasn’t done much for the natives.
It seems to be a cycle of greed and destruction.
What is the root cause?
The cost of living is insane in Hawaii, i feel for the natives.
Tyler you and Kevin are amazing people!❤
Not Brian the generic white dude and hence it's not ok to be racist to Brian who doesn't own a hotel or might not even own a house himself.
cry
@@ExoSquadOffical kiss my arse.🫤
Japanese and chinese own the hotels.
Japanese and chinese own the hotels.
Love how you guys helped her out at the end of the video, she seemed like she really needed that to keep her belief in humanity alive
I was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years (I actually just left Honolulu this year a couple months back) and you hear the story’s of people being shipped over there and just getting stuck there. And driving around Honolulu I remember there was a Best Buy and right outside the perimeter was what we called the Tarp Town just due to how many tarp tents were strung up around there. It really brings things into perspective
10:42 What is diagnosis? Second man answered: Some serious mental health issues and i wish they will be sent somewhere." JUST BECAUSE THAT WOMAN DOES NOT WANTED BE ON CAMERA. No doubt why people in Europe and other parts of world think USA-people is such primitive creatures. Telling somebody she have "serious mental health issue" just because she do not wanted be filmed on camera is JUST DISGUSTING. Unsubscibed, disliked and reported to youtube. Keep harassing and abusing people and legal complaint will be there soon i promise. Disgusting.
Thank you for helping that lady and her dog. My heart goes out to everybody feeling anything less than loved.
Tyler and Kevin y’all are pure angels. I’m currently homeless with a full time job in OK and it’s so hard to find recourses. Thankfully I do have a vehicle but it’s so hard to find housing😢😢
In Finland the government gives a home to every homeless person and helps them to get bsck on their feet . It is not nice or safe for people to be homeless. And it is not nice or safe for people who have a home. If a homeless person is disgraruntled he may resort to crime to survive. So society has to take care of the weaker.
It's not just Oahu/Honolulu. All our islands are dealing with this, and because of the high-priced rentals & homes, a lot (but not all) of the homeless were born here. It's especially sad for the women, children, and mentally ill who get discharged over and over from the ER.
Need room for others to be committed when they need help, too. ER is not a motel/hotel. Hospitals are not meant to live in. Hospitals costs way more then living in homes and apartments.
It’s sad that tourism has made it impossible for the natives to live in their own homes. And that people just ships homeless people to get rid of their homeless population. I wish nothing but the best for that lady and her dog and hope they have a brand new fresh start at life
Actually sounds like Hawaii is for the USA, as Australia was for the British, where they dumped all their unwanted far away from the mainland.
As for natives, they should look into the following;
DHHL provides direct benefits to native Hawaiians in many ways. Beneficiaries may receive 99-year homestead leases at $1 per year for residential, agricultural, or pastoral purposes. These leases may be extended for an aggregate term not to exceed 199 years.
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If it makes you feel better there aren't actually any natives left. The Polynesians wiped them out when they colonized the islands.
But does dhhl also give this if you have a drop of white blood even though you are narive
Hawaiian? 🤔
@@HanginInSF Hawaii was uninhabited until the Polynesians should up between the 4th and 7th centuries
I almost cried when you checked her into the hotel! That was beautiful.
I cried when yall took care of Melissa. Hope she is still doin well 💓
Thank you for showing this side of homelessness on O'ahu. I drive past these encampments everyday but you folks are brave to even avail yourself to talk to the people and even help someone. Way to go! I hope our state of Hawai'i sees this and makes urgent changes for our land and people. It's so sad, but we need to do better Hawai'i. Righteousness shall prevail! Mahalo Nui!
Oh my god when she said she didn’t have food for her dog and teared up that hit. I know she probably had even less for her but her main concern was getting her pup fed. Thank you for helping those you can and bringing awareness to those lost souls most see and treat as less then.
And I'm betting that she used the last of her resources to feed the dog before herself, too. Seen that in Puerto Rico 😢
That part made me choke up too… and after that I kept thinking to myself, “I hope they give her money for dog food and food for herself”.. and they didn’t disappoint! As someone who spent MANY days and nights homeless on the streets of NYC, on and off for years, through blazing hot summers and freezing cold winters, I know all too well exactly what she was feeling, when she was talking about wanting to end her life and just wanting to be happy again.. I wouldn’t wish homelessness on anyone. Same goes for addiction, which unfortunately was the reason why my life became so hellish in the first place. Thankfully that sh!t is several years behind me and I’m never looking back. I empathize with all of these people, whether they got where they are due to addiction, mental illness, financial hardship, etc.. but I feel ESPECIALLY bad for people like her, who are homeless because of circumstances that were completely out of their control, like the wildfires for example. Shame on the government for making those poor victims of the devastation caused by the fire, jump through hoops and endure MORE HELL, by leaving them to tough it out on the streets while they lackadaisically find them shelter. The government really handled that whole situation horribly. What else is new?! Anyway, sorry for the long rant. I hope the woman and her pup are doing much better.. I hope she found some joy in life again.
congrats on making it out of a hard situation like that wish you the best! @@deftones8717
I’ve worked in LA’s animal shelter and we typically have homeless people that go in to do food for their dogs. Some of the best dog owners are homeless people.
She looked more than well fed though herself .Bordering on obese i would say .The dog is the only innocent party there.I was also taken by his reaction to the bed .
I’m really happy for Melissa!! I hope she continues to improve her life for herself and her pup