I serve soup to the homeless on Wednesday evenings. She is a regular. I was shocked to see her in the thumbnail! Always a positive attitude. This is REAL.
Jesus Sevilla thank you for being a small beacon of light in society! May many more follow in your footsteps to help others. Universal blessing and much respect.
@Josh Renzo it will happen to me because I'll never be able to afford to buy my own home. I just hope God takes my life before I'm at the age where I'm suitable for a care home.
Betty Harrison wow, u shouldn’t watch these. Seems like you’re just here to be a hateful idiot. Go do something productive for yourself.....go see your psychiatrist....ASAP!!!
Betty Harrison look who’s calling the kettle black missy. You don’t know me from Adam. I have a deep place in my heart for the homeless. I have helped many of them with food and water, buying them meals, haircuts to giving thousands of my hard earned money to help whenever I can. Scorn, I would never do! Perhaps your speaking of your own conscious for not doing a thing but slamming people who make kind comments about people in this horrific situation. You need a reality check.
I just love this woman..... She is lovely, articulate, intelligent, interesting.... I want her employed somewhere to help the homeless. She is meant for this..... ❤️
Betty Harrison What an ugly act, taking my kindness, my feelings and turning them into something hateful. You know NOTHING about me. I go into homeless camps, and bring them what I can to help them. I sit and listen to them. Really, they just want people to see them as human beings. I don’t have a lot of money myself, but I give what I can. And really, the greatest gift you can give a person is kindness.... please think before you start spewing hate. There’s already too much of it in this world.
@Betty Harrison really? I would of thought seeing more homeless in the local area would be an indication of higher rents. Higher rental properties and their landlords/landladies need people with good stable well paid jobs. Have noticed an increase in rents over say the past 18 months?
She's a good advocate for the homeless, she knows the needs and wants of homeless people because sadly she knows first hand, I hope things get better for her 🙏👍👍
You're absolutely right and the city unless they're making money somehow that's what the problem is if someone's not making money so the answer is here's the building people and she could be the leader and organizer and you drop off the materials let them be self-sufficient and have a place so they have an address so they have a phone number a bathroom and go get a job cuz when you're worried about your s*** you know are you going to go look be successful looking for work probably not but yes I get so tired of the government not listening cuz the government's just for the damn government and that's all there is if they don't think we see that they're blind as a bat have a good day you are God bless
F****** ridiculous that's Ludacris they know you don't have the credit a homeless person is homeless probably because of bad credit and poor decisions so you're you're screwed either way you go oh we're helping you what been in me over some more LOL
OMG. I love this woman. She hits the nail right on the head. Shame more people won't listen or maybe there would be changes. God bless her and her family.
Yes it's a system that once your there there is no way out! Thats why most turn ti drugs & alcohol! To escape from the pain of it all! Not only mental but also physical!
I was homeless twice in San Diego. The housing and cost of living is too much. I had to move out of state. I thank God I have clothes on my back, food in my belly, and a roof over my head. I still have a fear of being homeless from my experience in SD. Those memories never leave you
That's is also my fear to my friend, I have been homeless here in San Diego for various times and I am always worry and stressed out about being homeless again and I am also planning to move out of this State and find a better ecnomical affordable State to live in but you get trapped here and it's so hard to save money for to relocate to somewhere else because you are continuing trying to keep up with the rent here in order not to be homeless in San Diego.
Kathleen McCormick I agree shes handling her appointment really well! i hope she gets back on her feet, and find the right resources to assist n help her! 🤔🤔⛅⛅☀☀
These people are not throwaways, nor are they "less than" the rest of us. They are worthwhile and courageous, and my heart breaks for every one of them. No one deserves to be homeless.
@@earlaweese that's going to drive in more mexicans trying to get their free share for doing nothing. America will be the land of the lazy and the poor.
Karla didn't need to confirm to me that the ppl living on the streets, are not all drug addicts, criminals, lazy misfits or just looking for a handout. I've come to realize that thru you, Mark. Whatever got them there, it is obvious that any help available, is not reaching the masses, and therefore keeping them destitute & without shelter. This epidemic is not privy to the US alone. This has become a worldwide problem - that is not going away anytime soon❕
me saying what this country does to the homless is judging lmao lady go back to sleep your one of those dumb or old ppl on the net just looking to argue wit ppl even if u gotta make up the prob by mis reading or just a troll
This woman is obviously well spoken and intelligent. Remarkably so. It seems there should be some type of work that she could be utilized for, such as an advocate for the homeless, etc. Enjoyed her interview; honest and insightful.
Bicycle Touring Explorer Dude you can volunteer and get food and place to stay as prize: try workaway.com go cities travel make homeless friends just be yourself and sacrifice, peace and love
Bicycle Touring Explorer I see you want happiness be yourself more and dont relate to people try to sell candy put table and sell candy itw gonna be so much fun, good luck sir
@@McHenryCruiser I am Living in My Tent a Kelty Trailogic TN2 in Vista, CA on a Friend place with full permission on paper and ASAP on my Surly LHT 26in 52cm 2008 Touring Bicycle all over California in 2020
Bicycle Touring Explorer I’m not homeless or do I live in USA 🇺🇸But I’d like to say stay safe, look after yourself & I wish you all the best for your future! You should be proud of yourself 🙏
William Walters, yes way too many of us since the recession! Many still have not recovered from that mess. There’s really no safe haven in the USA anymore, unless you’re extremely lucky & extremely wealthy.
@@Lunalane567 Well I assume youre asking me...2 things I learned right away were to be a light sleeper and kept a weapon with me at all times. The second thing I learned was to recycle cans and bottles to feed myself. I didnt want to panhandle.
Thank you for being so real! This woman inspires me! I’m praying someone watches this and hired her! If I owned a business I would! She is so smart, honest and real! What a blessing she is!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️🌟
I live in Toronto and since I was a child I've been told, by my single mom of 3, that homeless people are just like us. (We were getting our groceries from food banks and churches. Sometimes I would steal food at 8 years old for us, I would put packs of chicken in my backpack and then buy a chocolate bar). We would stop and give products and talk to the homeless, even though we didnt have much. 20 years later my family is secure but I still feel what these homeless people feel. My mom and I now volunteer constantly to give back, boxing at food banks, serving food at the shelter, donating clothes directly to homeless and every Christmas we raise money to get hundreds of gloves, socks, hats etc. The smallest thing makes the largest difference. I found your channel a couple months ago and been making more of an effort to have a conversation. Last week I met Ricardo, he was a vet, we talked for 20 mins. I gave him whatever i could from my purse (gum, kleenex packages, some change and tampons for his girlfriend) . Thank you for doing what you do.
This beautiful lady could become a motivational speaker. She knows what she’s speaking about and is knowledgeable. I find her so captivating and would enjoy her personality as a friend. Sending prayers,warmth and light her way. May she be blessed and have a better future❤️
She makes a great point..in the seventies eighties there were places you could stay as you moved around. We had YMCA with cheap rooms and different places That offered a shelter when people were down..NOT anymore in corporate corpulent america..terrible dangerous society that is trying very hard to reduce the population very quickly!
tim mc yes, you hit the nail on the head! There’s a silent but very virulent movement to “get rid of undesirables” in this nation. There’s an absolute war on the homeless and also a thinning down of the lower socioeconomic class. At the same time minimizing the middle class to lower income by making it harder to stay in that income bracket. Big business and the government are in this together. I’m sure if they could get away with something more drastic and inhumane that they would certainly do so!
Yes, ANY person will a conscious and soul should hear this! People think they’re removed from this, that it can’t happen to them, think again! Homelessness CAN happen to anyone.
Jeez, This lady really knows what shes talking about. I was homeless off and on and I used to wish that there was a way out without having to depend so much on other people. She literally wants to do the work.
Her eyes with those earnings are stunning .... and its amazing how she sounds so coherent and together living in such hard circumstances . How can Homeless people be expected to get jobs when its a full time occupation not to miss meals or showers and just walking down the street can get you arrested ?You need a stellar credit score to apply for low income housing ? Really ? These people are in a hole they cant get out of and the system seems designed that way .
EXACTLY. IF you're lucky enough to have a spot a a shelter or to have a shower much less to properly store your meager possessions be able to be clean And wear clean clothes...let's take about using a bathroom. Especially with businesses clothes even when open, they see even a clean cut homeless person and are rude or call the cops...it's wrong. Let's not forget as a female when it's that time of the month. Not only needing hygiene products but being able to get to a bathroom and shower even half the AMT time people get use who have a home I promise every little detail done for homeless is appreciated beyond belief. All things ppl take for granted one doesn't take for granted. Waking up another day. Waking up without being assisted or murdered or raped or messed with by cops or ppl. Shelters also rise you up n out at 530 am with only a sink and toilets available no showers or towels and even if you have somewhere open they don't welcome the ppl from the shelters as they are close by even if they buy food or something they make them leave Tell me where one goes at five A.M in the WINTER TIME EVEN BEFORE THE SUN IS UP? THESE hours are real state to state real life.🐢🐢🐢cara
I almost became homeless 3 years ago. Fled an abusive family, moved, ended up long-term unemployed with no income. I was middle class and hit extreme poverty until I found a downwards mobility, poverty wage job. I’m not uneducated, I speak 2 languages, and I don’t consider myself dumb but I am working poor. This lady is a champion for the poor! Of course, there’s a war on those in need all over this nation. All this revitalization but those most in need are being pushed out. Greed and corruption abounds this nation! Empathy is something people need to relearn these days. If you’ve been blessed enough to never endure hardship in life, consider yourself lucky! We can all do better as a nation to help those most in need. As a nation we’re rich in money but extremely poor in compassion, understanding, and empathy. We’re morally bankrupt in this nation and greedy. There are plenty of employed people who have massive addictions, the only thing that makes them different from the poor, money! When money is worshipped as God, we are all in for a rude awakening!
Yes,very true the only difference is that the rich have money to cover the fact that they have many addictions! They can keep themselves up with healthy food, nice clothes ,hygiene,good rest and what not !...They spend as much as they want selfishly without no guilt or interruptions! ...Not that they don't work for what they need but what they want is the problem ! It is written, we are not our own and bought with a price ! The blessed materialistically should be a reflection of Jesus to those that are lost and or suffering ! It's deeper then believing and confessing he is Lord !...To believe is to also believe everything written!( his doctrine)The Lord requires us to do his will here as it is in heaven,we have to do the works of Jesus ! The selfish/evil rich( not all that are rich) continue with no fear,no fear not even of god,because the reality is in their minds their money is their god ! When money becomes a god to a people,they have no need to pray or to really "know"the true god our creator Jesus Christ,! In their minds money is the answer to all things and nothing else. ....They have nothing lacking materialistically but infact are uncompassionate,unmerciful,hypocritical, judgmental,in other words poor in spirit ! (Wikid)
And what are you doing to help those who aren't in your position? I have a feeling you are going to look back on when you wrote that, and realize it wasn't a blessing.
I was on the streets of Mission Valley, San Diego from '05 till '14. I would like to verify Karla's statement about the generosity of the local residents. They were amazing! I couldn't have come out the other side without their help... God bless you all!
lolo thev it’s ALL over the nation. I’m in GA & renovation progress, if you can call it that, has pushed many low/lower income residents out of neighborhoods & homes. Atlanta has become a pricey city to live in unless you’re privileged to have a middle class job!
Karla with a "K"! Awesome opener. If people just took 5 seconds to stop and talk to a homeless person, maybe we would be a more compassionate society. We need to start voting into office local politicians such as mayors and city council that truly want to help the homeless population in our communities.
Kenneth There is no profit from solving homeless when it comes to politics. That's why politicians turn the other cheek. Politicians will push for letting illegal immigrants stay but they refuse to improve the lives of the Americans! Especially those whom are in need.
@@mmewright3530 You are correct in 95% of your statement but when politician see that it's in their BEST interest to do something about the homeless situation in their cities, they will act.
Tell the solution, please! It’s easy to point out problems but it’s the solution we really need to hear. It’s easy to say to just give them housing but that doesn’t work as many/most have mental health issues. Many states have tried everything you can think of and it just doesn’t work. Look at LA, they gave everyone a place and it’s worse now than ever. Someone has to pay for all of this.. if you live in California you’re lucky to keep 48% of your paycheck already, trying to pay for this. You have to make $100k a year here to live worse off than a homeless person that is being helped by the state. Please, tell us the solution! Please!
She has the ability to capture an audience's attention. She would be a great (paid) speaker on behalf of the homeless. Also, she could write a book on her experiences; I think it would sell. She really knows how to tell an interesting story -- and one that isnt fiction. Carla, you can turn this terrible situation into something good! I will pray that God leads you to the path you need to take.
My favorite interview. Karla with a K, I hope you're off the streets. You are a wonderful human being, highly intelligent and very brave, I wish you nothing but good things in the future. I hope and pray for the strength that you have.
I have been homeless twice and it was in Los Angeles.. The 94 quake threw me over to Phoenix. Here is one of the least affordable cities in the country.. I am on disability but I still help out the homeless. I will not be stopped trying to help them even if the feds make it illegal.. The homeless crisis is getting worse across the country but the actor wants us to believe that the economy is better.. Thats crap. We become a third world nation while the politicians waste our money. I have made videos praying that they will help wake up the world! I am having to sale most of my belongings so I can survive. Making America great, what a joke. The world leaders need to be forced to face reality!! A very brilliant lady. We need more to understand what is going on.
@@Exodus26.13Pi Yes I am thankful that he is helping the Vets because my dad was one. However the economy is far from getting better! They only count the numbers of people on unemployment. Homelessness has increased 160 percent, poverty levels are rising big time, major businesses are either filing bankruptcy or closing down. The only ones profiting are the Top Ten Percent! I have to fight every day and sale most of my belongings so I don't end up homeless again . 6 years ago, before my body fell apart, I was making $30,000 a year
@@Exodus26.13Pi I have 4 incurable medical conditions so two of my prayers is that I can get the hundreds of items sold an that I can have a life again before I go home. ✌
@@Exodus26.13Pi I am still waiting for the actor to make America great again. I see that we are becoming a third world country an big brother would rather spend billions on death an destruction. I have spoken up against every President, especially when they are acting stupid.
He keeps questioning her is as if he's expecting her to slip up..Shes being more positive than him..If home is where the heart is.She should win an award
You and me both, I'm in contact with Mark regularly and constantly trying to be updated... It's going to require caring hearts to make a difference, our government is not reliable in any way.
Karla is a beautiful, articulate, knowledgeable, and powerful advocate for the homeless. This is a well done video, which will motivate more people to become involved in solving this societal problem. I wish you many blessings, Karla.
I was homeless for several months in San Diego and am homeless here in Denver, Colorado. So yes I know what she is saying is so true. Homelessness is hard.
How can a woman this intelligent, and caring be in this situation? This is the reason i will always rate america a "failed state"....i wish someone out there will see this video and help this woman find a job....she is smart and well spoken...she deserves better and she would be an asset to any company who hires her. Good luck young lady!
Mark: This is one of the best videos I have seen on your channel! She addresses so many issues on homelessness in her city and is so well spoken. Amazing! 😉
She is so smart and articulate, another leader! Someone should do a "day in the life" video where you actually follow her through all this bullshit she has to go through to get help each day to help people understand why it's near impossible to get out of this rut.
About thirty years ago, I was homeless and pregnant in San Diego. It was a nightmare. Get out of SanDiego, you can't get up from there. They want you to fail. Bad city, unless you're wealthy...
What a gem. So full of wisdom and humor at the same time. Dangerous combination, and the government knows it. The system is keeping her down. I wish her the best and I hope life takes her somewhere exciting and refreshing.
What a brilliant minded woman. She would be an asset to the community service industry. Shes got the smarts, the wit, and the attitude to turn some shit around. Someone, find her and give her a career. !!!!!
I have been homeless more than once in my life, mostly due to roommates using drugs, not me. I was blessed enough to have a car and a job most of those times. I never wanted to be without housing. Thank you Karla for sharing your story. I pray things change for the better for you real quick.
Great stuff! 1. Her children to have what they need 2. For her and her husband to get housed and homed 3. The ability to somehow get other people to know more other people (hugs) Hope she gets a teacher's job cos she has a teachers' gift. very informative! She remembered quite a lot of things in such a short span of time.
She is so intelligent and really makes a difference in other's lives...I'm praying she finds her way and that she gets housing soon...She's brilliant....and what a beautiful passionate soul...
This makes me so sad. Every person deserves the basics. I truly believe this. They spend their whole morning trying to get their basics. It’s disgusting. We need to help!
Akuma Slays Why do you judge his decisions? What do your decisions look like? That's a far more productive place to come from. You are not living the same path as him.
People have the right to give donations to whatever cause they wish. Education can lead to less homelessness so a lot of people may donate to colleges over homeless shelters.
Downtown San Diego has DEFINITELY changed since 1994 but as a whole its HUGE like LA, the county goes all the way out into the desert! Walking across the country on foot might have been a lot more footloose and fancy free in the 70s but not in this day in age. Your timeline of your day should really disprove the idea that homeless people are "just lazy and don't want to find work"
I know this was 3 years ago this video but still I want to sat what a wonderful lovely person she is , a very strong lady , I’d be a mess if I had to live there , how sad this world is , blessings to that lady I hope she and her family are ok.
I serve soup to the homeless on Wednesday evenings. She is a regular. I was shocked to see her in the thumbnail! Always a positive attitude. This is REAL.
Jesus Sevilla where do you serve at if I may ask? What station. I’d love to meet her
@@GivenchyBrat No station. Its on 17th out of a van. Last time I saw her, I let her know she was famous lol.
I hope she gets a home and a job so she doesn’t have to live like that anymore.
Jesus Sevilla thank you for being a small beacon of light in society! May many more follow in your footsteps to help others. Universal blessing and much respect.
Thanks for helping. Homeless in my and thankfully people help here too. This government is fucked up
This woman is smart, beautiful, and a great spirit. Someone hire her. If you think it could never happen to you, think again.
Her hair ? missing teeth ?
You You haha
@@nancydavieau4951 METH? sorry slip of the toung
@Josh Renzo it will happen to me because I'll never be able to afford to buy my own home. I just hope God takes my life before I'm at the age where I'm suitable for a care home.
Cindys cross stitch it can happen to anybody!!
Wow! She is so on target! This woman needs to be appointed spokesperson for the homeless and given the opportunity to help this homeless situation.
I agree
Betty Harrison wow, u shouldn’t watch these. Seems like you’re just here to be a hateful idiot. Go do something productive for yourself.....go see your psychiatrist....ASAP!!!
Betty Harrison look who’s calling the kettle black missy. You don’t know me from Adam. I have a deep place in my heart for the homeless. I have helped many of them with food and water, buying them meals, haircuts to giving thousands of my hard earned money to help whenever I can. Scorn, I would never do! Perhaps your speaking of your own conscious for not doing a thing but slamming people who make kind comments about people in this horrific situation. You need a reality check.
Yes, I agree
@Betty Harrison beuti young deat
I just love this woman..... She is lovely, articulate, intelligent, interesting.... I want her employed somewhere to help the homeless. She is meant for this..... ❤️
Betty Harrison What an ugly act, taking my kindness, my feelings and turning them into something hateful. You know NOTHING about me. I go into homeless camps, and bring them what I can to help them. I sit and listen to them. Really, they just want people to see them as human beings. I don’t have a lot of money myself, but I give what I can. And really, the greatest gift you can give a person is kindness.... please think before you start spewing hate. There’s already too much of it in this world.
Betty Harrison What a miserable person you are.
Betty Harrison I said what I said, you miserable woman.
@Betty Harrison has homeless person ever giving you trouble?
@Betty Harrison really? I would of thought seeing more homeless in the local area would be an indication of higher rents.
Higher rental properties and their landlords/landladies need people with good stable well paid jobs.
Have noticed an increase in rents over say the past 18 months?
Karla is a brilliant, shining conduit of love & compassion. The world is bearable because of people like her.
She's a good advocate for the homeless, she knows the needs and wants of homeless people because sadly she knows first hand, I hope things get better for her 🙏👍👍
You're absolutely right and the city unless they're making money somehow that's what the problem is if someone's not making money so the answer is here's the building people and she could be the leader and organizer and you drop off the materials let them be self-sufficient and have a place so they have an address so they have a phone number a bathroom and go get a job cuz when you're worried about your s*** you know are you going to go look be successful looking for work probably not but yes I get so tired of the government not listening cuz the government's just for the damn government and that's all there is if they don't think we see that they're blind as a bat have a good day you are God bless
F****** ridiculous that's Ludacris they know you don't have the credit a homeless person is homeless probably because of bad credit and poor decisions so you're you're screwed either way you go oh we're helping you what been in me over some more LOL
OMG. I love this woman. She hits the nail right on the head. Shame more people won't listen or maybe there would be changes. God bless her and her family.
she is awesome, and you're spot on.
Please don't misuse the Name of God.
Yes it's a system that once your there there is no way out! Thats why most turn ti drugs & alcohol! To escape from the pain of it all! Not only mental but also physical!
Bless this lady. My heart breaks for her. She is definitely a Intelligent lady and knows her facts.
"We don't wear down easily, we sleep on concrete"
That comment was priceless!
Love and prayers for you Karla,
Homeless Women in Washington..
I was homeless twice in San Diego. The housing and cost of living is too much. I had to move out of state. I thank God I have clothes on my back, food in my belly, and a roof over my head. I still have a fear of being homeless from my experience in SD. Those memories never leave you
That's is also my fear to my friend, I have been homeless here in San Diego for various times and I am always worry and stressed out about being homeless again and I am also planning to move out of this State and find a better ecnomical affordable State to live in but you get trapped here and it's so hard to save money for to relocate to somewhere else because you are continuing trying to keep up with the rent here in order not to be homeless in San Diego.
Your an overcomer
@natalia gomez I hear you.
@@nathanieldortch9232 where did you move to ? San Diego is out of control.
I'm in hotels due to fraudclosure theft of my real estate portfolio...
natalia gomez are you ok?
Very good interviewee. She would make a great representative to do planning regarding solutions for homelessness. Also, her attitude is remarkable!
She's down to earth, precise and cool with her mind and knows how to get shit straight man
Kathleen McCormick I agree shes handling her appointment really well! i hope she gets back on her feet, and find the right resources to assist n help her! 🤔🤔⛅⛅☀☀
I just thought the same thing. Give this lady a job for the city doing what she knows and help the homeless
Wow I just said that out loud..damn right 👍
Agreed
These people are not throwaways, nor are they "less than" the rest of us. They are worthwhile and courageous, and my heart breaks for every one of them. No one deserves to be homeless.
I could listen to her all day, she has alot to say, very interesting.
Wish numnumb3r hard to make that happen in a society that is opened by a corrupt media that is paid to lie!
me too;)
Me too. he way he keep cutting her off is annoying. Don't interrupt ! Let her speak !
billy robbins
Ikr
This woman needs to be elected MAYOR!!!! She makes more sense than ANY politician I've heard from lately!!
I agree!
@@earlaweese that's going to drive in more mexicans trying to get their free share for doing nothing. America will be the land of the lazy and the poor.
Without any money machine or rich philanthropist backing her, she stands no chance especially in Cali!
@@earlaweese Giving a homeless person $1,000/mo will not end their homelessness Their problems are far more complicated than money
Yeah a homless drug addict beggar, nothing would represent california more
Thank you Karla with a "K".
Love her description of the average day of a person who is homeless. Best I have heard yet...
Karla didn't need to confirm to me that the ppl living on the streets, are not all drug addicts, criminals, lazy misfits or just looking for a handout. I've come to realize that thru you, Mark. Whatever got them there, it is obvious that any help available, is not reaching the masses, and therefore keeping them destitute & without shelter. This epidemic is not privy to the US alone. This has become a worldwide problem - that is not going away anytime soon❕
Wow. I'd love to connect with this woman. I spent years homeless in San Diego and I feel this lady!
its disgusting what this country does to homeless ppl
Truth to be told
You wouldn't know the truth if it slapped you in th a face..stop judging..let's YOU be judged!
to be fair most, if not all countries have irresponsible attitudes/policy to homelessness.We have a growing crisis here in the UK
MaineBear from The Moon I bet u wouldn't say that if u were one of the homeless. So quick to judge.
me saying what this country does to the homless is judging lmao lady go back to sleep your one of those dumb or old ppl on the net just looking to argue wit ppl even if u gotta make up the prob by mis reading or just a troll
both u picless trolls talking bout judging on my comment.lmao go back to school learn to read
She have such beautiful eyes. I love her energy.
Definitely one of my top 3 favorites interviewed!
I'm consistently amazed by how intelligent and well spoken these interviewees are. They describe their condition better than I could describe my own.
This woman is obviously well spoken and intelligent. Remarkably so. It seems there should be some type of work that she could be utilized for, such as an advocate for the homeless, etc. Enjoyed her interview; honest and insightful.
Her eyes make me feel like I'm looking into her soul. What a beautiful woman, I hope she is off the streets now, and living her best life.
She's a sweety. I hope she gets all her wishes!💜😎
I love your comment!❤
Karla is the bomb. What a terrific lady she is.
What a delightful informative person.
This lady is an absolute gem and so knowledgeable! Great interview
I feel sorry she has to go through all this .
I am Homeless in San Diego/Pacific Beach/Oceanside, California since 3-1995 and I am 100% drug free/booze free
Bicycle Touring Explorer Dude you can volunteer and get food and place to stay as prize: try workaway.com go cities travel make homeless friends just be yourself and sacrifice, peace and love
@@775.- I am Homeless on Disability income SSDI/SSI and I am also a Homeless Advocate for Homeless Survival
Bicycle Touring Explorer I see you want happiness be yourself more and dont relate to people try to sell candy put table and sell candy itw gonna be so much fun, good luck sir
@@McHenryCruiser I am Living in My Tent a Kelty Trailogic TN2 in Vista, CA on a Friend place with full permission on paper and ASAP on my Surly LHT 26in 52cm 2008 Touring Bicycle all over California in 2020
Bicycle Touring Explorer I’m not homeless or do I live in USA 🇺🇸But I’d like to say stay safe, look after yourself & I wish you all the best for your future! You should be proud of yourself 🙏
I am going to have to read that book! Thank you Karla!
We're all one check away from being in her position
@@douglaslandfield since 92
No
William Walters, yes way too many of us since the recession! Many still have not recovered from that mess. There’s really no safe haven in the USA anymore, unless you’re extremely lucky & extremely wealthy.
William Walters 😭😭😭😭
There but by the Grace of God go I.
I was homeless there for 2 years in the late 90s. I never have forgotten what it was like.
pain moving forward You're never the same again.
What were two things you learned? Just curious
@@Lunalane567 Well I assume youre asking me...2 things I learned right away were to be a light sleeper and kept a weapon with me at all times. The second thing I learned was to recycle cans and bottles to feed myself. I didnt want to panhandle.
@@painmovingforward6882 If you are in such a situation, it's okay to let go of your pride and ask for some change.
She has the most beautiful eyes.
Yeeeess, I was looking for this comment. Her eyes are the most beautiful I've ever seen 😍
U do to Gorgeous
I came here to say the same!
I wish the interviewer would hush, and let her speak. She is very intelligent
who just listened to this lady in whole because shes just plain interesting,thumbs up
Karla is an excellent spokesperson! I hope she does well. My heart goes out to her.
What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️ I hope she finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️
This lady is great! She has a good attitude. I wish she had the power to start homeless shelters. She'd be good at doing that!
Thank you for being so real! This woman inspires me! I’m praying someone watches this and hired her! If I owned a business I would! She is so smart, honest and real! What a blessing she is!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️🌟
She is not honest. She is most likely a sneak thief don't kid yourself.
This beautiful woman is SO SMART!!! God bless her with a beautiful home ❤️
I live in Toronto and since I was a child I've been told, by my single mom of 3, that homeless people are just like us. (We were getting our groceries from food banks and churches. Sometimes I would steal food at 8 years old for us, I would put packs of chicken in my backpack and then buy a chocolate bar). We would stop and give products and talk to the homeless, even though we didnt have much. 20 years later my family is secure but I still feel what these homeless people feel. My mom and I now volunteer constantly to give back, boxing at food banks, serving food at the shelter, donating clothes directly to homeless and every Christmas we raise money to get hundreds of gloves, socks, hats etc. The smallest thing makes the largest difference. I found your channel a couple months ago and been making more of an effort to have a conversation. Last week I met Ricardo, he was a vet, we talked for 20 mins. I gave him whatever i could from my purse (gum, kleenex packages, some change and tampons for his girlfriend) . Thank you for doing what you do.
Thank you...you're making a difference.
This beautiful lady could become a motivational speaker. She knows what she’s speaking about and is knowledgeable. I find her so captivating and would enjoy her personality as a friend. Sending prayers,warmth and light her way. May she be blessed and have a better future❤️
She makes a great point..in the seventies eighties there were places you could stay as you moved around. We had YMCA with cheap rooms and different places That offered a shelter when people were down..NOT anymore in corporate corpulent america..terrible dangerous society that is trying very hard to reduce the population very quickly!
Can people still stay at the ymca?
tim mc yes, you hit the nail on the head! There’s a silent but very virulent movement to “get rid of undesirables” in this nation. There’s an absolute war on the homeless and also a thinning down of the lower socioeconomic class. At the same time minimizing the middle class to lower income by making it harder to stay in that income bracket. Big business and the government are in this together. I’m sure if they could get away with something more drastic and inhumane that they would certainly do so!
Those charities get more money housing illegal immigrants.
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Karla for mayor of San Diego!
Really, I mean it.
She will most certainly do a much better job than the present one.
This one of the most lucid play-by-plays on the realities of homelessness in existence. Every non-homeless person should be required to listen to it.
I agree
Yes, ANY person will a conscious and soul should hear this! People think they’re removed from this, that it can’t happen to them, think again! Homelessness CAN happen to anyone.
@@zofiajaneczek184 No it can not ..homelessness isn't some random event that strikes the unsuspecting.
Poor decision making leads to homelessness.
Jeez, This lady really knows what shes talking about. I was homeless off and on and I used to wish that there was a way out without having to depend so much on other people. She literally wants to do the work.
I really like her so much. She have a wealth of knowledge. Thank you.
Her eyes with those earnings are stunning .... and its amazing how she sounds so coherent and together living in such hard circumstances . How can Homeless people be expected to get jobs when its a full time occupation not to miss meals or showers and just walking down the street can get you arrested ?You need a stellar credit score to apply for low income housing ? Really ? These people are in a hole they cant get out of and the system seems designed that way .
So true
100 percent true.
Yes I was thinking the same thing about the eyes and earrings.
EXACTLY. IF you're lucky enough to have a spot a a shelter or to have a shower much less to properly store your meager possessions be able to be clean And wear clean clothes...let's take about using a bathroom. Especially with businesses clothes even when open, they see even a clean cut homeless person and are rude or call the cops...it's wrong. Let's not forget as a female when it's that time of the month. Not only needing hygiene products but being able to get to a bathroom and shower even half the AMT time people get use who have a home
I promise every little detail done for homeless is appreciated beyond belief. All things ppl take for granted one doesn't take for granted. Waking up another day. Waking up without being assisted or murdered or raped or messed with by cops or ppl.
Shelters also rise you up n out at 530 am with only a sink and toilets available no showers or towels and even if you have somewhere open they don't welcome the ppl from the shelters as they are close by even if they buy food or something they make them leave
Tell me where one goes at five A.M in the WINTER TIME EVEN BEFORE THE SUN IS UP?
THESE hours are real state to state real life.🐢🐢🐢cara
It's on the ocean. It will clean one.. no wait.
I almost became homeless 3 years ago. Fled an abusive family, moved, ended up long-term unemployed with no income. I was middle class and hit extreme poverty until I found a downwards mobility, poverty wage job. I’m not uneducated, I speak 2 languages, and I don’t consider myself dumb but I am working poor. This lady is a champion for the poor! Of course, there’s a war on those in need all over this nation. All this revitalization but those most in need are being pushed out. Greed and corruption abounds this nation! Empathy is something people need to relearn these days. If you’ve been blessed enough to never endure hardship in life, consider yourself lucky! We can all do better as a nation to help those most in need. As a nation we’re rich in money but extremely poor in compassion, understanding, and empathy. We’re morally bankrupt in this nation and greedy. There are plenty of employed people who have massive addictions, the only thing that makes them different from the poor, money! When money is worshipped as God, we are all in for a rude awakening!
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Yes,very true the only difference is that the rich have money to cover the fact that they have many addictions! They can keep themselves up with healthy food, nice clothes ,hygiene,good rest and what not !...They spend as much as they want selfishly without no guilt or interruptions! ...Not that they don't work for what they need but what they want is the problem ! It is written, we are not our own and bought with a price ! The blessed materialistically should be a reflection of Jesus to those that are lost and or suffering ! It's deeper then believing and confessing he is Lord !...To believe is to also believe everything written!( his doctrine)The Lord requires us to do his will here as it is in heaven,we have to do the works of Jesus ! The selfish/evil rich( not all that are rich) continue with no fear,no fear not even of god,because the reality is in their minds their money is their god ! When money becomes a god to a people,they have no need to pray or to really "know"the true god our creator Jesus Christ,! In their minds money is the answer to all things and nothing else. ....They have nothing lacking materialistically but infact are uncompassionate,unmerciful,hypocritical, judgmental,in other words poor in spirit ! (Wikid)
Omg I love this woman.Can please get an update on her.I pray she is doing better and has gotten some help.She deserves nothing but the best💜💜💜💜
Prayers for Karla....and all the other homeless folks in San Diego.
I could listen to this woman for awhile, she pulled me in and wanted me listening and knowing more.
Great Interview from a lady who knows San Diego well, the daily battle each homeless person has to face don't allow much room for change.
Im so frikin lucky. I have a house to live in and I dont pay rent. Homeless are so strong
So ur freeloading.nice!
doug robertson family members dummy?
Deanna Soriano family memebeds prick
And what are you doing to help those who aren't in your position? I have a feeling you are going to look back on when you wrote that, and realize it wasn't a blessing.
My Daddy, RIP was part of the first free clinic on Mission Blvd. (circa 1972-1973) Everyone matters.
I was on the streets of Mission Valley, San Diego from '05 till '14. I would like to verify Karla's statement about the generosity of the local residents. They were amazing! I couldn't have come out the other side without their help... God bless you all!
What a great woman! Another insightful show!
This beautiful woman is well educated graceful and honest ...her whole demeanor is so humble and grounded and honest. I salute you!
Just found this channel... These videos are incredibly awesome.
Thanks for the kind words
I think she should speak at the California State Capital to legislators on the current housing crisis.
lolo thev it’s ALL over the nation. I’m in GA & renovation progress, if you can call it that, has pushed many low/lower income residents out of neighborhoods & homes. Atlanta has become a pricey city to live in unless you’re privileged to have a middle class job!
Yes believe me .. they know . They just don’t care..not in my backyard.
She’s really smart actually.
This woman is so intelligent and engaging. She would be a great educator or an advocate for the people.
Karla with a "K"! Awesome opener. If people just took 5 seconds to stop and talk to a homeless person, maybe we would be a more compassionate society. We need to start voting into office local politicians such as mayors and city council that truly want to help the homeless population in our communities.
Kenneth There is no profit from solving homeless when it comes to politics. That's why politicians turn the other cheek. Politicians will push for letting illegal immigrants stay but they refuse to improve the lives of the Americans! Especially those whom are in need.
@@mmewright3530 You are correct in 95% of your statement but when politician see that it's in their BEST interest to do something about the homeless situation in their cities, they will act.
Tell the solution, please! It’s easy to point out problems but it’s the solution we really need to hear. It’s easy to say to just give them housing but that doesn’t work as many/most have mental health issues. Many states have tried everything you can think of and it just doesn’t work. Look at LA, they gave everyone a place and it’s worse now than ever. Someone has to pay for all of this.. if you live in California you’re lucky to keep 48% of your paycheck already, trying to pay for this. You have to make $100k a year here to live worse off than a homeless person that is being helped by the state. Please, tell us the solution! Please!
This lady has a lot of courage and I wish her well. Take care you are so resilient.
She has the ability to capture an audience's attention. She would be a great (paid) speaker on behalf of the homeless. Also, she could write a book on her experiences; I think it would sell. She really knows how to tell an interesting story -- and one that isnt fiction. Carla, you can turn this terrible situation into something good! I will pray that God leads you to the path you need to take.
My favorite interview. Karla with a K, I hope you're off the streets. You are a wonderful human being, highly intelligent and very brave, I wish you nothing but good things in the future. I hope and pray for the strength that you have.
I have been homeless twice and it was in Los Angeles.. The 94 quake threw me over to Phoenix. Here is one of the least affordable cities in the country.. I am on disability but I still help out the homeless. I will not be stopped trying to help them even if the feds make it illegal.. The homeless crisis is getting worse across the country but the actor wants us to believe that the economy is better.. Thats crap. We become a third world nation while the politicians waste our money. I have made videos praying that they will help wake up the world! I am having to sale most of my belongings so I can survive. Making America great, what a joke. The world leaders need to be forced to face reality!! A very brilliant lady. We need more to understand what is going on.
I know Trump is great. Record low unemployment and helping veterans. Keep up the great work.
@@Exodus26.13Pi Yes I am thankful that he is helping the Vets because my dad was one. However the economy is far from getting better! They only count the numbers of people on unemployment. Homelessness has increased 160 percent, poverty levels are rising big time, major businesses are either filing bankruptcy or closing down. The only ones profiting are the Top Ten Percent! I have to fight every day and sale most of my belongings so I don't end up homeless again . 6 years ago, before my body fell apart, I was making $30,000 a year
@@RandyR Our heart and prayers are with you. I'm very sorry. Thank you for posting.
@@Exodus26.13Pi I have 4 incurable medical conditions so two of my prayers is that I can get the hundreds of items sold an that I can have a life again before I go home. ✌
@@Exodus26.13Pi I am still waiting for the actor to make America great again. I see that we are becoming a third world country an big brother would rather spend billions on death an destruction. I have spoken up against every President, especially when they are acting stupid.
Sometimes I take a break from watching these videos, they break my heart. But I gotta come back, these people's stories are important. Thanks, Mark.
He keeps questioning her is as if he's expecting her to slip up..Shes being more positive than him..If home is where the heart is.She should win an award
Hi Karla! How are you doing now? Love your intelligence, perseverance, and transparency! Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your family!
This lady Karla is so kool and expressive.
She’s got a super attitude, I love her attitude. Hope she finds a home soon
I just want to fix this
You and me both, I'm in contact with Mark regularly and constantly trying to be updated... It's going to require caring hearts to make a difference, our government is not reliable in any way.
What a lovely lady
She is great!!! Like her “sense of humor”
Karla is a beautiful, articulate, knowledgeable, and powerful advocate for the homeless. This is a well done video, which will motivate more people to become involved in solving this societal problem. I wish you many blessings, Karla.
@Chryst. Nichols Drugs?
@Chryst. Nichols Your guess is good. That may be the reason her top teeth are missing.
I was homeless for several months in San Diego and am homeless here in Denver, Colorado. So yes I know what she is saying is so true. Homelessness is hard.
How can a woman this intelligent, and caring be in this situation? This is the reason i will always rate america a "failed state"....i wish someone out there will see this video and help this woman find a job....she is smart and well spoken...she deserves better and she would be an asset to any company who hires her. Good luck young lady!
Mark: This is one of the best videos I have seen on your channel! She addresses so many issues on homelessness in her city and is so well spoken. Amazing! 😉
I thought so too
She is so smart and articulate, another leader! Someone should do a "day in the life" video where you actually follow her through all this bullshit she has to go through to get help each day to help people understand why it's near impossible to get out of this rut.
About thirty years ago, I was homeless and pregnant in San Diego. It was a nightmare. Get out of SanDiego, you can't get up from there. They want you to fail. Bad city, unless you're wealthy...
@jo c I had two fine sons, both grown. I went on to adopt children too, all grown.
God has been good.
@jo c And that's why we persevere, not for ourselves but for those we love. Be blessed
I hope you are doing great now love!!!!! You are beautiful!!!
What a gem. So full of wisdom and humor at the same time. Dangerous combination, and the government knows it. The system is keeping her down. I wish her the best and I hope life takes her somewhere exciting and refreshing.
She's very well spoken. More people need to help the homeless
She sees the positive outlook in every situation... beautiful soul..
What a brilliant minded woman. She would be an asset to the community service industry. Shes got the smarts, the wit, and the attitude to turn some shit around. Someone, find her and give her a career. !!!!!
I have been homeless more than once in my life, mostly due to roommates using drugs, not me. I was blessed enough to have a car and a job most of those times. I never wanted to be without housing. Thank you Karla for sharing your story. I pray things change for the better for you real quick.
I love her personality 🙂💖
This women would be really good as a advocate for the homeless,she is so smart and she has a great spirit,❤
Great stuff! 1. Her children to have what they need 2. For her and her husband to get housed and homed 3. The ability to somehow get other people to know more other people (hugs) Hope she gets a teacher's job cos she has a teachers' gift. very informative! She remembered quite a lot of things in such a short span of time.
She is so intelligent and really makes a difference in other's lives...I'm praying she finds her way and that she gets housing soon...She's brilliant....and what a beautiful passionate soul...
This makes me so sad. Every person deserves the basics. I truly believe this.
They spend their whole morning trying to get their basics. It’s disgusting. We need to help!
I really feel her I was homeless for 12year god bless her she's a strong spirit
Instead of dr.dre donating like a bunch of millions to USC he could of helped homeless people
@Tony Lafayette you totally lost it dude.
Akuma Slays he’s not the government.
I think both are important. Education is key to economic advancement. But never become the ' rich man' in the Rich Man & Lazarus, parable/account.
Akuma Slays Why do you judge his decisions? What do your decisions look like? That's a far more productive place to come from. You are not living the same path as him.
People have the right to give donations to whatever cause they wish. Education can lead to less homelessness so a lot of people may donate to colleges over homeless shelters.
I wish everyone’s attitude was like Karla’s. She is so sweet, we can all learn from this. God bless you Karla ,best wishes to you .
I love her personality!!!
Me being Homeless for 3 years I feel her, the strength , the intellect, the ability to live and appreciate life. Beautiful soul!
Are you still homeless?
Julene Cook technically yes
@@diarioderua6928 how did this happen?
Julene Cook did you watch my vlog videos?
@@diarioderua6928 no, sir. I do not understand Spanish.
Downtown San Diego has DEFINITELY changed since 1994 but as a whole its HUGE like LA, the county goes all the way out into the desert! Walking across the country on foot might have been a lot more footloose and fancy free in the 70s but not in this day in age. Your timeline of your day should really disprove the idea that homeless people are "just lazy and don't want to find work"
I was there in 1986 and 87 It was cool and laid back.
I know this was 3 years ago this video but still I want to sat what a wonderful lovely person she is , a very strong lady , I’d be a mess if I had to live there , how sad this world is , blessings to that lady I hope she and her family are ok.
I remember reading that book she is talking about
What an informed smart woman! People would be so lucky to get her as an employee! Great spokes person for the homeless! Love your eyes💙💙