New York City Homeless Man Lost His Job After a Stroke.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- In general, a chronically homeless person is an unaccompanied disabled individual who has been continuously homeless for over one year, at least that's how the government defines it.
I met Rick near Times Square in New York City. Rick worked at the same job for 37 years, but after a stroke caused challenges, he lost his job and ran out of money. He has been turned down for disability so that leaves him out on the streets.
Rick has been homeless for 3 months. Most of the support for fighting homelessness is targeting to chronic homeless. But according to HUD you have to be homeless for longer than a year to qualify.
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It's disgusting this man should be left on the street after working all his life and having a stroke, making him wait to get a pension after paying taxes all his life. This is incredibly bad to treat citizens this way, he shouldn't be embarrassed, his government should be embarrassed and ashamed.
mary - I cannot understand this. I have a friend who worked as a private driver in USA for around 30 years and he got a very good pension, he just bought cash an apartment in Flórida.
Deport illegal Aliens and use our American taxes to be used for our citizens not Bernie’s open border world ! Where do you think help comes from - from the taxes we pay in and it should go to citizens as this man and not illegals whom the Democrats want to feed , house and give free health care - nothings free .
@@martinhanley9524 What about corporate welfare that trump takes advantage from ! Stupid trumptard ! Billions are not paid ( doesnt want taxes shown) 1933 all over again blame the jews for ww1 loss the recession blame the jews ect ect replace with illegals and stupid tards just fall in line just like martin dumb fuck hanley!
The Man From The Dark Side
Yes it is -
Randy Moran
Open borders and Coronavirus - how is that working out ?
This absolutely breaks my 14 year old heart, do you give these people some money after talking to them?
This is so unacceptable I mean come on this was out of his control. Dear USA please take care of your citizens. before they all leave.
Word i cannot wrap my head around this either
Usa is the most poor country on paper but ego's act like they are first, while people on the street slowly die. yey
Lennaert Werkman Homeless ness has increased 32% since the last time u commented
pff :( .... Trump is destroying everything. The bubble is going to burst?
binary venus Shame on you American politicians shame on you. I'm speechless. Such a wealthy country
He worked and paid taxes for 37 years and then when he needed something back the government was just like "Get the fuck out of here!"
Wait, but the more relevant question is, what did he do with a million dollars, collectively, over 37 years?
How 'bout food, rent/mortgage, auto(s), insurance, clothing, and things like these?
@@deadbeatbillionaires million? if he gets paid 1500 dollars per month *37*12 = 216k remove taxes he paid for
I got electric shock, I'm not getting anything , they cut my food stamp too
Just goes to show the government does not give a s*h*i*t about it's citizens. All they want is money money money. So sad. Now I know why all these anti government groups are protesting and rioting right now.
I feel so bad for this guy. :(
So sad, they make him homeless for a year with no help and expect him to survive. I wish people cared. Why are people so heartless. No one deserves to live like that. Where has humanity gone?
So true!! This is terrible!! 😞
It went to capitalism.
I have been disabled for 15 years but I work because I am afraid of this exact scenario. Yet you have people (not all) that never worked a day, have multiple kids, never paid A Tax in their lives reaping all kinds of benefits. Let's take care the hard working Americans who have paid through their butts to support all these agencies and infrastructures first... so sick of this crap!
Right on!
This is beyond terrible, bless him...
Ive seen people in upstate ny that are in way better shape and get disability. This is a sin
P Tee
Good point.
This man did nothing wrong except get sick
In Italy and in Europe these things are unacceptable, we don't leave people on the streets in these conditions & for these motivations, the welfare state, a sort of protection against the extreme poverty thx God still exist, to see people in this status break my heart, poor man, God bless him & help the mankind to ri-discover its lost umanity, we're not numbers, we're human beings.
wow 2012 still crying from this mans unfortunate stroke, cardiac arrest, my brother had severe stroke and at least here in the UK he has fee hospital and medication plus sickness benefit the highest as he will never work again... I prayed for this guy, I do hope his luck changed and he is housed, I will never forget this video about this sweet God loving man, such faith even after his bad luck.. Shame on the USA government!
He has beautiful, eyes full of sympathy. All the best for him.
Terrible i feel so bad for him i am a professional caregiver took care of bedridden wheelchair clients i feel like this should never happen here . I just wonder all the time where peoples humanity has gone
So many people that need help! Oh Lord, please help him and other people who are homeless. 😓
Sad.... How can they not help a person like THIS.... Jesus have mercy plz
This is not fair!! How can I help him? If he lived in my state I would be happy to give him my guesthouse to live in. God bless that poor man.
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Guest house he says hahaha
Hopefully things work out for this guy but it's a old video so who knows
That’s the way.
Wow am speechless
Omg, my heart goes out to this man, exactly the same happened to me and I lost my job as a nurse which I'd done for 30yrs, I'm lucky though as my Son pays my mortgage and bills for me, otherwise I'd be homeless too as our government won't give me a penny in benefits or any help at all - thank god for my Son. I hope this man managed to get some help, must be so difficult for him. There's so many in dire situations.
Well you were employed for 30 years. U didnt work for 30 years time wise u really only worked 12 years.
WTF is wrong with the USA? This would never happen in Europe, losing everything due to illness. It is sick.
I so pray this poor soul made it. This world sucks
What kind of government doesn't grant disability to somebody who can barely use one half of their body.... Like wtf... This channel is a real eye opener, they don't show this when they're bragging "land of the free"... Disgusting allowing a human being to live like this....
God bless you Rick, hope you are in your own home, safe and warm with better health. Should never happen.
Any update on this guy?
This government really needs to be ashamed of it self
It's a heartless and cruel world and l feel so bad for this nice man who lost it all because of a stroke.
He deserves much better!
God bless you! ♥️
That's horrible, shame on New York!
Shame on America 😡😡😡😡
So sad.
He probably sleeps outside because the homeless shelters are a nightmare. They are in Canada.
My uncle had a stroke and still works. This is disgusting. Just because he had a stroke doesn’t mean he should be homeless!
Not everyone who suffers from a stoke are able to move and work like your uncle. Some suffer serious problems after experiencing a stoke.
ArabMusicLady My other uncle also had a stroke and he was forced to retire because of that. And you’re right.
Update?? :( I hope he's living in a nice place now. Safe place
There are loads of disabled ppl living homeless. How is this happening?
antonin zachoval its the American Dream!
US winning at everything
Because there’s not enough money that’s just it there’s not enough money or enough housing .
You can blame it on a few things but one of them, no doubt, is all those people who lie or exaggerate to get on disability because they want to retire early. How do illegitimate claims get through? I don't know but they do. Then after too many people are on the system they clamp down on the process and people like this guy can't get on it. I knew an old co-worker who was almost blind in one eye and partially blind in another and she was denied twice before she could get on it,
@antonin zachoval I can tell you exactly how it happens. Ppl. living on SSI or disability are on a fixed income. Rent on the other hand, is not "fixed" amount but goes UP 👆 every 6 months, or every year, depending on whether you're doing a 6 month lease or 1 year. At EVERY LEASE RENEWAL , the rent goes UP! 👆
If a person goes into an apartment at $500/mo. , within 2 years it can easily become unaffordable for someone on a fixed income. I know because I was in an apt. for 3 years and was only one more lease renewal (rent increase) away from being homeless. I live with family now
Edit: Just want to clarify that these rent increases are $75 each lease renewal. So, a $500/ mo. apt. would be $650/ in ✌️ years (on a 12 month lease) OR $800/mo. if doing 6 month lease. Meanwhile, the person's income remains the same😞
This is why so many disabled homeless. The system is set up this way😢
Hope everything gets better for this man.
7 years ago I just hope he got a home realy with these came with a update
the man is clearly disabled how was he denied 3 times for social security benefits?
Too white?
The Government is SOOO Wrong ! ! ! Does he have any friends to help him ? God Bless him & Keep him.
Has there been an update on Rick?
Call a lawyer. Reapply for disability.
Big Respect for you Sir.You always put videos on homeless people.... May God Bless you Sir and the person in the video and all the innocent people suffering in this world.God Bless
How he now...are you have update..news
Wish he good life now...
I live in the city i will travel around to see if i could find him, to just chill with him and talk.
FINALLY someone l truly feeling deserve all the help in the world. This ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS. The man has worked for nearly 40 years paid his taxes and is a great law abiding citizen. He had a stroe through no fault of his own. Mow they won't give him disability and gave rendered him homeless!? I see junkies and people with criminal recordsgetting housing and welfare on a very regular basis. People who have been nothing but a burden all their lives. Really pisses me off
He is actually feeling bad and disheartened after having worked for so many years. He is thinking like I AM HONEST, HARD WORKING and what I life give me! This is harsh. Sometimes we question ourself and smile at what we did. Well this happens. Moreover he is disabled and that's not good. I hope now he is doing better and is safe and content wherever he is. Amen. 🙏
I’m a stroke survivor and this makes me sad 😢
This man's situation is Sooo Sad...
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So tragic, so many questions...
Disability always denies your first claim. It can take three or four times applying to get approved.
This world makes me sick. Everything is all about money money and money. Government should have a safe plan for everyone. Not abandon them when they can no longer make money for the rich. Everyone idolizes money and it makes me sick.
Meanwhile the rich get richer.
yes, e.g. 50 cent ex crack dealer!
And the rich don't pay any taxes.
Rick needs to go to the City of New York's homelessness folks, get an advocate to help him get on SSDI and get an SRO through the government.
He was denied three times. Somone should just adopt him until he can get his pension.
im curious as to why disability denied him.
In America, it is actually very hard to get it. My dad had to argue for about a year before he was able to get it, and then they have people still trying to catch him not being "disabled" so they can take it back.
It's so stupid.
Omg, wish I could help all of you, hell on earth..
God gets you through. So touching...
That's horrible here's some socks
Meanwhile an obese 25yr old with diabetes gets disability on his first try.
I don't think 25 u can collect ssd u get what u pay in at 25 no money in
Exactly
There are obviously a lot of malingerers who are faking illness and should be denied benefits, but a genuine invalid like this is not one of them. He obviously needs all sorts of assistance - why on earth is he being denied this?????????
Why because they used to give ssd and ssi out like it was nothing ....now they don't have the money to help ppl who really need it ..now they just hope you give up or die
It’s been 7 years since this upload, where and how is he these days if he’s alive?
Our government is stupid... Jesus help this man... Please Amen
Gott Bless You 🌷❤️
Can @invisiblepeopletv set up a fund or something?
Some people can't just sit back and watch.
Mark, all the years I have been watching you interview the homeless on Invisible People you have never lost your compassion and always have a gentle hand in interviewing them. No judgement or rude questions. What an angel you are.
God bless you. a heartbreaking story
God be with you sir
The world can be a nasty place at times I know but you can get through this. I pray God makes the rest of your life much better.
I truly feel for this man.
So sad😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏
Awake America
Any updates?
how do you deny a guy with that medical history?? if he was approved, i bet that would have released his pension as well with govt recognition of permanent disability. homeless services should be all over this guy. super easy to house, needs no rehab, just a small place to live.
fuck thats tough, poor bastard
Do we have an update? It has been 10 years already, I want to know how he's doing and if he could make it.
How's he now? :(
One time I was walking home after a night of drinking in downtown. I saw a homeless guy sleeping on the street, being pretty buzzed I woke him up and asked him his story just out of curiosity. He had got staph infection and couldn’t work anymore. Said he was single and didn’t have any family. Disability denied him he said. It was fucked up to hear his story. I gave him like $80 that I had in my Wallet and wished him the best. It can happen to anybody
May God turn his destiny ❤️❤️
This is awful
I'm here. Don't worry🙌
Thanks
So many of these stories have 1 thing in common...lack of family helping...
And yet America so great right people O_O.
Not!!!!
if what he says is true, and he lost the use of his arm due to a stroke, and has other debilitating conditions, then disability cannot deny him. if they did, then he should go and tell his story to a few lawyers.
God bless ypu
So sad
atleast by liking the video it will spread the word of these poor people :(
He calls it 'God' because of social conditioning. Also most religious people don't see hardship as a curse but as a test from sky man however this makes them detach from the situation and look forward to better times. I would say it is not God treating him like shit, its the broken social system in the US.
America is the India of the western world! I wouldn't live there if you gave me a Ranch!!
I brought that up to a Republican the other day, and they couldn't believe I even mentioned such a horrible idea... 'They' didn't want to be taxed for the something that didn't only benefit them. This is just one of the many problems with America.. The rich are taxed the least and the poor the most. The people in charge just want to protect Big Business my freind and healthcare is a thriving business. -.-"
It's been 9 years. Does anyone know where Rick is now?
I pray you get your pension sooner. May God grants you your wishes and get well soon.
What? He isn't saying god punishes him, just that its something he holds onto to help with being homeless.
Just dont
Thank God l live in Canada and not that awful disaster down south.
What kind of social service homeless ppl can get in Canada??i live in Sweden..here homeless ppl get around roughly 1200 usd per month.f.
Where the hell is his family?
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Liberty of Human Need
There is a certain Liberty
Granted man upon this earth
Not by station nor by nation
Freedom is a right of birth
Each up to a tax free acre
Sustenance of land and sea
Medicaid, safe drinking water
Education always free
Never tax a home of shelter
Never tax real food or seeds
Tax instead big business profit
Vacant homes and offshore deeds
Tax be levied upon riches
Tax upon desires of greed
But never let a tax be set
Upon a blessed human need
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Sad frustrating, to watch and hear this as a viewer. This person still appreciating just getting good by homeless after a stroke that did enough to take him out of the work environment that he has matinee since the age of 17 and he is not getting the help he needs. Someone in good hopes, and doesn't use drugs or blame his belief in God. Folks this just isn't right and very difficult to watch and hear people like this. One positive thing I can get from this is to tighten up on bad thinking on senerios situations in my life that really aren't that bad. Point being it should not take seeing something like this to realize my poor thinking . What's happening to this man and many others just isn't right!
I know, I just keep in mind that I am liking the user who posted the video, not the issue being tackled.
And if he somehow does not make it a year, his pension will go back into the pension pool.
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS FUCKING BULLSHIT WORLD! *RAGE RAGE*
FFS what's fuckin going on.Someone help that guy.
C'mon people, don't feel bad for this guy...feel bad for a system in which some poor caseworker is obliged to stamp "DENIED" on a homeless stroke victim's disability request while Bill Gates publicly wrings his hands with worry, anxious that some presidential candidate might succeed in taxing some of his $100 billion fortune to relieve the misery of that very stroke victim. Cry for a system in which politicians go straight from prayer breakfasts to houses of Congress to vote themselves tax breaks that beggar millions of people exactly like our homeless friend here. And precious few think there's anything strange about this at all.