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TFIL your bringing information to the people that not many know about . Elton since the beginning your TH-cam channel has changed my life that I was ready to end. My life has not been great. But your channel has helped me change for the better . You raise money and awareness to many situations worldwide through your videos . Your an inspiration to us all . I hope I can get to meet you in this life and experience all that you do for the people . Your a great one Elton . Never change keep up the awesome work ! -Frankie
Yeah good job Elton this can show people how people become homeless and most people think that people become homeless for not having jobs or stupid stuff
So all I gotta do is become homeless and I get a free home??? That's sweet! Wow, all this time I thought I had to get a job and pay taxes. I'm gonna do crack for the first time tomorrow, who cares if I get arrested and get a criminal background, tax payers are gonna pay for my house. YOLO! I just hope no one else copies me, I mean if everyone decides to become homeless then who will we tax? fck it, CHICAGO HERE I COME!
@@leocardenas7306 won't work. Bad idea. Please dont do something you'll regret. Do you really want to live in a free abandoned house with no heat in winter and no ac in summer?
@Awhoo Thunder How do people not know to not leave your dogs out in the cold. If it's too cold for you it's too cold for them. People are so dumb. People.have animals leave them outside in extreme cold and hot weather without proper shelter to protect them from the environment. The difference between humans and animals we can talk, they can't. Humans have a better chance of surviving than the animals. If the animals get hurt they will just die off because no one helps innocent stray animals.
@@bjmartin6684 Right. Bottomline is there is no comparison. Humans are capable, they can get jobs and care for themselves. An animal has no way of going out and getting a job, a home, make food etc., they solely depend on humans. Even then, ,many humans can't even do the basic needs for an animal. These people have choices, things are offered to them to help them better their lives but they don't won't it, only a few take advantage of these programs, but like one said, 'too many rules'. Life is all about rules. That's life. I hear a lot of excuse here. I do feel bad for those who have mental illness. But one wants to know how is it illegal to leave a dog out in the cold but it's okay to leave them...they have a choice, a dog doesn't !!
It's WAAAAAAAY easier to let a chained dog inside than a homeless person,its not only because the government doesn't want to,its also because there's not many homeless shelters or good people who provide them with supplies,if you want to then go ahead,let a homeless person into your home
I’ll rather help a stray dog,cause u never know if the homeless person has bad intentions,all a stray dog wants is a warm place to sleep in 💯🐶❤️❤️❤️ That’s just my opinion tho 🤷🏽♂️👍🏽
@@danightmare9635 it's illegal for a dog that HAS an owner to be outside,for obvious reasons,and well anybody would let a stray dog into their home,but the dog is either scared of humans and most of the time people are all talk,they say they wanna let the poor thing in,but they dont do it,I've never seen anyone let a stray dog into their home,its probably 1/10 times somebody will actually let the dog in
doesn’t mean the government shouldn’t have a house/shelter that’s heated for the -25 degree weather. what about next year? what if it’s worse? just for the sake of humanity, and not dehumanizing. they can’t find somewhere warm, because nobody trusts random people in their house. not comin at nobody btw all love edit: i mean like not even a school? wouldn’t they be closed being that cold? and they have heat. they could’ve had officers supervising them and make them leave at day. idk just an after thought.
Welcome to America the land of laws that do nothing more then screw up peoples lives. I don't understand why you can arrested and charged for just having a taser , not using it but just having it is a felony.
Next time my siblings/nieces/nephews complain about their Christmas gift Ima show them this video . . . man a roof over your head and a heater to keep you warm is a gift to always be grateful for at all times ! 🙏🏼
So all I gotta do is become homeless and I get a free home??? That's sweet! Wow, all this time I thought I had to get a job and pay taxes. I'm gonna do crack for the first time tomorrow, who cares if I get arrested and get a criminal background, tax payers are gonna pay for my house. YOLO! I just hope no one else copies me, I mean if everyone decides to become homeless then who will we tax? fck it, CHICAGO HERE I COME!
Me too but for very different reasons! I can't believe she graduated high school! Let alone received a post secondary education! Improper enunciation, poor verbal skills, speaks in slang rather than the vocabulary of an educated woman, just saying
The woman who lost her job at Amazon, because she was carrying a taser; that's harsh and then to be branded with a felony and unemployable; that's unjust.
I know lots of people with criminal records that have jobs.... I'm not really buying her story. A simple explanation of her situation and an employer would over look that charge if that was truly the only issue.
@@fieldthrasher Maybe instead of name calling, you should go look at statistics and then look at which party runs that district, if youre capable of doing simple research.
we also don't have many housing options because of all of the abandoned buildings and empty lots that the city not only owns but just leaves there and doesn't put them to good use
I seen places like that where the city used some of there old buildings to deal with it and in just a few short months it just became a drug and gang domain, the plumbing and walls were all damaged, half the doors were off the hinges. I did see one that was converted to many rooms and they had it staffed 24/7 to keep out the trouble, it worked for years. Another project that was tried was to charge $4 a night and that worked for years too, this was also staffed 24/7, this was a bit nicer with large bathrooms with showers and a kitchen to use with a locking cupboard for each room. Good setup for those who are in transition.
the problem with homeless people moving into abandoned buildings is when they get hurt... they sue the owners. they trash the place even more and bring down property taxes for the neighborhood. you can't say they don't trash the place..... look at the trash around tent city they showed...... those people can get out and clean it up themselves. they don't have to have someone come show them how. pick it up and carry it with you when you leave and drop it in a trash can. if they all did it.... it would be clean in no time.
I feel so bad for those people living on the street, I use to be homeless to with my mom, little brother, big sister, and dad.. But we are okay now. And you guys are amazing people doing this for the homeless, there are also a lot of homeless people in Oklahoma City. (thats where I was homeless but I aint there anymore)
I seen several homeless people tonight, in Iowa. Everyone has a story, and a purpose in life. It's hard and I wish life wasn't about materials and money. It's actually so sad how people treat people. Bless them, and TFIL thank you for helping them.
Thank you for bringing awareness to this problem! My dad was homless for a few years due to his parents dying and disabilities. I'm 33 with a 10 yr old child and now experiencing the same problems he had. It's a scary reality to know that I am 1 injury or 1 paycheck away from being homless. People don't understand homelessness and how easy it can happen. I'm glad we don't live somewhere as cold as Chicago. Bless those people💜
As a 20 year old who’s been homeless twice, im so glad that this is being put in the spotlight. This is happening everywhere and more often than not people turn a blind eye to the hardships around them. This is reality for so many people and awareness creates room for positive change. Really digging the documentaries, keep up the good work ❤️.
I hate when people dislike these type of videos they are basically saying that they hate homeless people and dont care about them. They just dont put themselves in their situation. Anyways thank you Elton for showing people what it's like if we were them.
Jedi Fuze you know some of these homeless people are well & healthy enough to work & gain money. But guess what?! They are too lazy to work for their fucking money. Yeah there are some that really need the help then theirs lazy ass people who won’t get tf off the street and make a living out of themselves...
Elton, honestly this is so sweet idk what anyone would do without you.. this made me cry so much and now i feel really bad for homeless people they dont deserve to be on the street freezing to death, thank you ever so much for this, keep doing what you do best!
I always look around wherever I go and pay attention. If I see someone sitting down that looks homeless needs shoes,clothes, or just a hot meal I will spend my extra money to get them what they need. They don't deserve to suffer just because they're going through a hard time. We all need to understand we're blessed to have what we do and we should share it if we can.
Onestly we need people like you in this world 🌍 that care and understand what others going threw. We all human and if we care for others, we all make changes and little gift will make difference in people lives. This world 🌍 needs people with big big ❤️ and help others and safe life's. God bless ..🙏 ❤️ 💜
I lived in a tepee village (native tent) for months and I was only 4-5 years old but my mom pulled through and now we live in houseing and have everything we need I'm greatful for what we have
When i was pregnant with my first son my mom brother husband and myself became homeless. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Thank you for talking about it
This is why I love Elton. Nothing makes me happier than someone who uses their platform to spread the word of important issues that need to be solved. When I start making my own short films and documentaries I 100% intend them to be like this. Elton, you are truly amazing and I aspire to be able to spread awareness of what I'm passionate through media also. keep up the good work love x
I wish I had money to help, I want to be rich just so I can give back to the poor. Ive came close to being homeless but luckily it never came to that with my family. But I remember the pain of not being able to eat. I want money to give to them like Mrbeast does.
Just Lynn I did whut u wanta do & I wuz not rich. I wuz @ about 60Gz a year & had a 3 bdrm home. People I hardly knew, came & kicked it & I gave em 2 monthz 2 git on their feet. They simply needed 2 take care of their food. God took care of my foolish azz. Nobody ever stole from me. Only theft I xperienced, came from dealing wit a coupla drug addicted GFz. No down on their luck person, stole any of my blongingz. Here n Vegas, there iz a real fear of doing whut I did, byond DUH stupidity of it, bcause common-law, here n Nevada, CONsiderz anybody on da property, a tenant! A person, merely needz a toothbrush & a piece of mail wit ur address on it & da copz will not remove da person from ur premisez & neither will u legally b able 2. I'd say I helped about 20 people, dspite these fearz & I simply never worried about it. I only had 1 person beg me 2 stay, dspite bein given 2 monthz of rent free/bill free living. Now dat da economic downturn has cum thru & changed da economic landscape, I am suffering wit issuez of homelessness. Nstead of my fellow citizenz, reaching-out wit a helping hand, or offering sum kinda git back on ur feet program, I have em bein good Naziz & callin da po-po on me, who dspite being called @ 3pm, wait til 2am & dprive me of sleep 2 tell me a bizness owner has called & told em dat I wuz sleeping n my broken-down car, n their parking lot. Moral of da story Lynn? JUST TAKE DA $, & RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Screw U.S. We r finished. Scapegoating, does not work & will not make thangz go away. A citizen over 18, should not b reverting 2 scapegoating. SMH
i just want to thank you elton for this. im a EMT in Manhattan NY and i deal with the homeless on a daily basis. its honestly terrible what people go through when they are in theses situations. im not trying to downgrade the problem in chicago but i think ny has it worse. i wanna say that there is at least 20 shelters in the borrow of Manhattan alone plus the countless others of the other 4 borrows. its a great thing what you are doing otherwise and i can't thank you enough for bringing light to this growing problem. thank you again sir and have a good one
*I was homeless for 7 years, and I stayed sober as the means to really have a clear view to go forward. I kept busy by going to church and participate in church activities, in fact help feed the homeless. I also volunteered in training boxers, mainly basics, to kids from the age of 7-17, both female and male. I also hooked up with a band to participate in musical venues in different causes, and dances in different occasions. That's the secret to surviving homelessness, but most importantly, is staying sober, so you can have clarity and set goals to pull yourself out of that situation. I joined the YMCA, in order to stay fit and healthy, and did volunteer work there, that also provided showers so I could be clean and presentable ...*
Doing all of those things you listed are crucial to helping keep your dignity, and respect so I commend you for that. I just feel bad because it seems like some of these people have no hope, they have given up on life. What do you tell a person like that?
@@divinefeminineoracle5825 As long as the blood is running warm in your veins, there is always hope. They have not decided to give up their lifestyle of irresponsibility yet.
@@barbarabarnes4398 Not true honey, do you ride the Train. Who is employing or even speaking to those MENTALLY INSANE? There are so many! Especially now with COVID. Its SAD.
Ridiculous how that woman has everything then gets busted just for carrying a taser (not using it) for a legitimate reason and boom! That kinda poop drives me crazy.
Have been one of these folks and was one of the most humbling experiences of my life. The city does not want homeless people around. Will never forget when the police forced many homeless in uptown to leave the area. I lived in a room with chicken wire as a ceiling with shared community bathrooms. Place was infested with bedbugs, drugs, mentally ill, gang members, drama. Was the only place I could afford and was better than the streets. Serious issue that requires much attention. Thank you for shinning some light on this topic.
Watching this makes you realize how grateful you are for everything that you have. Even tho sometimes we always complain that we don't have something, we always forget that we have so much more than what others have like these guys. You should always appreciate for what you have because one day it could all go away and you'll be left with nothing. These people who are homeless kinda inspire me in a way. They teach you to value the things that you have and all I want to do is just give them the stuff that they don't have so that they can at least have something that we know will make them happy. Thx for reading this and just know that appreciate what you have and have a nice day ✌️
I used to be homeless. For 10 years I was homeless. I worked threw that time, until my injury's from my youth finally caught up to me. I then was homeless not working. It was a very hard time and scary. Many times I thought of ending myself, but just kept on telling my self, "One more day Corey. Just one more day..." I still have many physiological problems of being homeless. I am so scared of being homeless again. I wish I could tell TFIL more but... It would be pages of me typing.
You sound like your story needs to be told. Go to the library and start typing your story. It needs to be told. Prayers to you and please keep my sons and I in your prayers. ❤❤❤❤❤
I feel bad for the homeless, I’ve mostly been seeing a lot of Of homeless people in Colorado and I just feel really bad mostly the ones with the animals 💔💔🐶🐱🐾💔💔💔
Same I live in Colorado too and I see the same homeless people everyday and my mom passed them by and thinks they all are drug addicts but that's not true
I also live In CO. I was born and raised in the Denver Metro Area there is a major population of homeless people here. It’s expensive to live here, high demand for housing, massive influx of people coming here from other states, all these have made the problem get larger and worse as time moves on. These are many things that make it worse, and not many people care enough about the people holding signs up at intersections or the people sleeping on bus stop benches and Tents around Denver. I don’t know if I’ll ever see a day here when you will actually notice less people out living in the streets. Nowadays I see panhandlers all the way out by Southlands Mall way out of Denver In the suburbs. Makes me grateful for what I have In my life I can’t take the little things for granted growing up here has definitely made me appreciate what I have a lot more.
This is so amazing... I’ve never found any other group of people let alone TH-camrs, help people like you guys do. I love you guys for this. All you wanna do is help others. I truly thank you for all you do for people.
People around the world should help the homeless people I mean it would make them happy and have hope that 1 day they will find their family and someday start their life over this time no mess ups
I became homeless when they sold my building and raised rents. Im disabled and on SSI. Thank God I had a good friend. We rented a van and took my things to her house. She had a extra bedroom. I stay there, pay rent and help with cooking and cleaning. Im on wait lists for low income senior housing. I also have other good friends who have been supportive.
Tbh we need more videos like this to show that there are people struggling in our country. So we need to help each be thankful for you have now because other need help. So I thank TFIl for this video.
Idk how I’m just seeing this but wow. I’m from Chicago and my family and I always do our best to help our community. I literally recognized some of the people in this video. Thank you for being such an amazing person and inspiration❤️❤️
I wish the best to all the homeless. It’s scary to think about that if my mom and I couldn’t have moved in with my grandparents I could be in there shoes. Thank you for bringing awareness Elton!
Chicago native, thanks for helping our city’s homeless population and trying to understand. Had no idea you were around Chicago!! Would’ve loved running into you. The stories shared are raw and real and more discussions need to be had within the city
ive been homeless before, i came out as transgender to my parents and they became so furious that i ended up having to pack my bags and leave. i was homeless for 6 months until my school best friend found out and got her parents and the school involved. i got put in foster care and then after 2 years i got adopted im now happily living in a home with loving parents and great friends. during my experience i got depressed and gained many mental health issues that im currently till fighting, i tried to commit suicide 3 times and luckily failed. when i got put in foster care i found this channel along with sam and colbys and ever since that i have had the motivation to try and keep moving forward. elton you have personally helped me to improve my life and go out and help those who have sadly also experienced the same things as me and millions of others. thank you for everything you have done for me. you may not know it but you have changed my life for the better and im so so glad to say im still here today ! thank you so much for your kindness and support to those in need
About 8 years ago I had an uncle named Aaron he was always so happy and thoughtful I was a teenager at the time so I didn't know how deep into homelessness he really was he would jump from couch to couch and he finally landed at my mother's house he stayed in the basement for I felt like a long time and he eventually left he stayed on someone else's couch for a while I don't know who it was then he was in a homeless shelter he had a problem with alcohol he showed up drunk to the homeless shelter one night on a cold night and they turned him away. He was later found frozen to death. I keep thinking of myself even many years later what a terrible way to go and I wish said there was more to help and rehabilitate people I don't know what else to say.
Your hearts are so amazing. Making more people aware of these ways off lives is so important to help them. You should be proud off what you are doing xx♥️
I love that you post this stuff, people need to be aware that this is happening, and you're doing great spreading the word about it. I'm so glad there are TH-camr's like you who use their platform for good! Thanks for being such an inspiration! Happy Holidays! ❤️❤️❤️
Elton, thank you for sharing this all over the world, I wish I had seen this earlier, but since I volunteer with homeless people,drug addicts,and alcoholics on the streets of this place I call home, Sydney Australia, I will make sure I share so others see this, and make sure they also share. Kind Regards Marianne 🙃💛
Yea, I was Homeless at a time in my life. But I Thank The Lord JESUS that I have a Home again now. I've made it my mission to Help The Homeless for the past years now too. God Bless
I love the raw realness of these videos! You are making an amazing difference in the world, you my friend are using an amazing platform to change the world.
I actually happen to live in a terrible gang infested neighborhood in Chicago, on the west side. It’s amazing to see some light shed on this matter, especially coming from one of the only channels I look up to. So thank you for being a voice for a silenced group of people, this is honestly so great. 🙏❤️
My father was born and raised in Chicago. While I’ve never lived there, I’ve visited there many times over the last 50 years. I could not imagine being homeless in the winter there! I’d catch the first freight train to California!
I love this, Uncle Elton!! My mother & I spent a big portion of my childhood living in a children's hospital in Chicago while my pops & sister stayed @ home, in WV. Our 1st trip out to Chicago, I was going to have my entire ribcage reconstructed, an emergency surgery, but my dad drove us out in a tiny Chevy S10 w/a single bench seat for mom, dad, & I--we were poverty stricken so family collected $ so we'd have gas $ t0 get me there, & Dad drove us out there our 1st trip bc I was about to undergo a 6hr surgery that carried a tremendous risk of being fatal. So, to me, it was just a winter road trip bc no one had yet explained to 5yro me that it was much more than a road trip, that I could die. Anyway, we get to Illinois on a late January morning when a blizzard suddenly strikes & overturns several semis on the Eisenhower Expressway, both eastbound & westbound. For 12hr, we were stuck in 1 spot. Many vehicles began running out of gas, some were blowing engines bc of sitting in idle for hrs, & we saw people, some entire families even, abandoning their vehicles & attempting to run for shelter from the cold though there was nowhere to go. My parents sat on each side of me, using their own bodies to keep me warm. Once we did finally make it to the hospital & I was transferred to a ward, it was after midnight, but the next say I began to meet children, w/no family members there to support them, who'd been injured by hypothermia bc their families lived in tent cities and shit, it was heartbreaking, but the worst was a teenage girl who's father flipped out during the whiteout blizzard that we were stuck in bc the girl kept crying about being cold & frightened, & so he dragged her from their car, & he threw her under an oncoming semi right after they had reopened the eastbound side of the highway. The girl wound up undergoing 14 surgeries just in the few months that I spent there recovering from my 1st surgery, & the surgeons told her that she'd probably never walk again & that no amount of plastic surgery would totally eliminate the tire marks in her legs. She'd been hit, her lower extremities being run over by an 18 wheeler, yet not 1 member of her family was there w/her--her grandmother was the only person who'd visited for a day, & she wound up under the care of the hospital's social services department. That's the kind of insanity exposure to freezing cold can cause. I grew up in West Virginia, we've had some horrendous winters in my time, but I had never experienced such cold like I did during my days in Chicago. Thank you, Elton!! Many blessings & hugs to you & all those who've contributed to this cause!!
We have a HUGE homeless problem here in Olympia and no one wants to take this issue seriously! I shared this video on my Facebook page and encouraged all of my friends and followers to watch it. Some who happen to live in Chicago! First thing we need to do is change the politics and the social norms.....
This is a topic many people don’t talk about, but it needs to be talked about. So many people see the homeless as bad people, as addicts or that they are out to hurt people when so many of them are good people with sad stories.
I’m so glad they are helping because I live in Chicago and is a struggle for real to See lots of people homeless and kids joining gang and selling drugs and lots of deaths because of shootings thanks for helping🖤
I’m disappointed in the few people that have given this video a DISLIKE... Elton you and your people rock.. very inspirational.. thank you from the UK X
I feel so bad for the homeless . Like I used to be so like when elton does charitys it makes me feel happy because like his helping people that need help
No it isn't. You dont have a right to force someone else to ensure you have a home. What an insane idea. Next you are going to say that food is a right. How far down that slope are you prepared to go.
@@grahamt5924 food and housing is a right and it is less costly in the long run to help ppl. One day, u will be helpless if u don't die quickly. Could happen to u - this very day. I bet u will want compassion. But there's a lot like u, so good luck because u will need it.
@@tamradawn1732 My issue is that taxation is taken under duress with the threat of imprisonment if not complied with. As for me I have been homeless a few times but I still wouldn't expect to threaten someone into supplying me a home and think that I can impose the threat of imprisonment if they do not pay up. Charities are more than able to supply this need from those who are willing to donate. I object strongly to a forced system of taxation to supply everyones needs in the community when it is unnecessary to achieve the goals you are trying to achieve.
Absolutely not - If it were, you'd also scream that someone needs to feed your for free because that is your right, and someone needs to clothe you for free, and the professors need to teach you for free because that is also a right...You know what you won't be getting in the U.S. anymore if you come here, and tell the state and government you need to be fed and on state assistance, because, well Fuck, I guess because it;s your right - Well the SCOTUS ruled that if you want the freebies, you won't be getting the greencard, so go right ahead and suck another person's money out of their pocket while you are here, but when your time is up, get out and work on fixing your country and its goverment - The USA is not here to offer everyone their so called "rights" - -And before you go bashing me, my parents did not come here walking through desert - They made the trip on a plane to get here, and got in legally, so if they can make it across an ocean and pass the exam and speak the language as they should, and contribute to the country AS CITIZENS(none of the BS that someone pays taxes, but are not a citizen) there is no reason that people coming in on foot can't get to an entrypoint and come in legally -as my parents did, as all immigrants should.....
This was heartbreaking....but humanity isn't gone yet. Some of us will always be here for the needy and the helpless. So that God may be pleased with us.
World is a cruel place. No one deserves to be on the streets even if they have made bad decisions in their life, we're all human and have souls. God help these people.
as someone whose from chicago, this really touches me. I hate seeing the homeless because it’s so sad and I wish I could do more. Chicago weather can be brutal and I appreciate what you’ve done. :)
I live in Chicago and seeing this in person and watching how they live and everything that happens over here is so different, it’s like a whole different experience that you’ll never forget :(
As a person who lives in Chicago, I do see a lot of homeless people and I try to give them as much as I can, but sometimes one cannot know what they spend it on
As someone who, as you called it, doubled up, I appreciate this kinda stuff man, truly god bless you, it’s rough shit, there’s always someone who have it worse, and unfortunately I don’t see homelessness going extinct, but thanks to you and more people out there, more and more are helping
He has changed in a good way bro to see al these boys turn into men hits different I remember when send it first came out this is so sad to see homeless Some of my family are homeless so it’s different and there is nothing we can do about it
"It's illegal in Chicago to leave your dog outside in winter".....but you can leave people outside in winter! Rents are increasing so much.....even people with jobs.....can't find a place to live!!!! WOW!
Turn your brain on! And move outta state walk hitch hike jump a train get out !!!!find a job pull yourself together. An illegal can walk hundreds of miles to find a better life.WHY CANT YOU!!!
@@HH-iv6mf I got a job.....not in Chicago....but I remember one incident years ago.....a really cold winter.....a girl standing outside my apartment complex.....she had a bad cough....she was homeless.....(however, there was homeless shelters in town) not sure why she was outside....and I left the door cracked enough so if she had to get in from that cold, she could. Did I want someone to die....in that winter.....when she could at least stay out of the cold? I agree with your statement.....but some people are so down on themselves they don't have self preservation. I remember one girl.....drinking.....by the side of a road downtown....and she said some guy offered her $20 for sex....He said it was enough for her.....the homeless shelter was a 5 to 10 minute walk from where she was. Why do some people feel so unloved?
I agree with you, people have their noses so high they cannot see beyond. I had a glimpse of being homeless and I cried. Never want to go back to that again. The coyote in the white house and his friends and money are so important and they do not care.
It is insanity to leave human beings outside in the elements without proper shelter. While at the same time, you can drive into most cities and find storage facilities to store objects!
You legally cannot live in storage units they are not meant to have people in them there's a reason why they don't have insulation and running water and no utility outlets and no plugs and no showers and no bathrooms they are not meant for people
Also it's a hell of a lot cheaper to store your items than it is to take care of people that bring in nothing to help you back imagine how much somebody's utility bills would be if they took in a person or even a couple and had to pay for all of their water that they used all their utilities that they use and all their food it would get very expensive very quickly now imagine having to take in what the city said 80,000 people in Chicago that are homeless you imagine the city to be able to take care of 80,000 people for free
Thanks for spreading the word! There is also homeless shelters that help get you back on your feet! I help out at a few of them. BEDS is a good one! They help you find a house, a job, and many other things!
Homeless shelters are a nightmare upon earth . Iwas stolen from when I had NOTHING . Women's shelters are DANGEROUS ... they will plot to "roll " you ... don't fool yourself . DANGEROUS .
@@brooksequine7621 Omgoodness! I am sorry that happened to you! Yes they can be that way, but the ones I volunteer at have night shifts where there is someone who stands watch for things like that. But still I am sincerely sorry for that to happen to you! I dont like the homeless shelters that dont have rules set in place. I have noticed that those homeless shelters have the most issues. Even though I just volunteer, I wish I could do more for homeless shelters like these to shut down and a secured safe homeless shelter takes over!
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TFIL your bringing information to the people that not many know about . Elton since the beginning your TH-cam channel has changed my life that I was ready to end. My life has not been great. But your channel has helped me change for the better . You raise money and awareness to many situations worldwide through your videos . Your an inspiration to us all . I hope I can get to meet you in this life and experience all that you do for the people . Your a great one Elton . Never change keep up the awesome work ! -Frankie
This was amazing. Your so kind Elton. Ily
Yeah good job Elton this can show people how people become homeless and most people think that people become homeless for not having jobs or stupid stuff
This is a very important issue to know. When im older, i will help as much as i can
Axniety n depression n mentel illness
“It’s illegal to leave a dog but we’re still here”
*THAT HURT*
So all I gotta do is become homeless and I get a free home??? That's sweet! Wow, all this time I thought I had to get a job and pay taxes. I'm gonna do crack for the first time tomorrow, who cares if I get arrested and get a criminal background, tax payers are gonna pay for my house. YOLO! I just hope no one else copies me, I mean if everyone decides to become homeless then who will we tax? fck it, CHICAGO HERE I COME!
Leo Cardenas nah don’t do that 😅
@@leocardenas7306 won't work. Bad idea. Please dont do something you'll regret. Do you really want to live in a free abandoned house with no heat in winter and no ac in summer?
@Awhoo Thunder How do people not know to not leave your dogs out in the cold. If it's too cold for you it's too cold for them. People are so dumb. People.have animals leave them outside in extreme cold and hot weather without proper shelter to protect them from the environment. The difference between humans and animals we can talk, they can't. Humans have a better chance of surviving than the animals. If the animals get hurt they will just die off because no one helps innocent stray animals.
@@bjmartin6684 Right. Bottomline is there is no comparison. Humans are capable, they can get jobs and care for themselves. An animal has no way of going out and getting a job, a home, make food etc., they solely depend on humans. Even then, ,many humans can't even do the basic needs for an animal. These people have choices, things are offered to them to help them better their lives but they don't won't it, only a few take advantage of these programs, but like one said, 'too many rules'. Life is all about rules. That's life. I hear a lot of excuse here. I do feel bad for those who have mental illness. But one wants to know how is it illegal to leave a dog out in the cold but it's okay to leave them...they have a choice, a dog doesn't !!
Best documentary of this crisis...shitty how more isn't done, as the lady said " it's illegal to leave a dog out but people are left out like this" 😢
Katie Strathern that’s the part that got me most so so shitty:(
It's WAAAAAAAY easier to let a chained dog inside than a homeless person,its not only because the government doesn't want to,its also because there's not many homeless shelters or good people who provide them with supplies,if you want to then go ahead,let a homeless person into your home
I’ll rather help a stray dog,cause u never know if the homeless person has bad intentions,all a stray dog wants is a warm place to sleep in 💯🐶❤️❤️❤️
That’s just my opinion tho 🤷🏽♂️👍🏽
@@danightmare9635 it's illegal for a dog that HAS an owner to be outside,for obvious reasons,and well anybody would let a stray dog into their home,but the dog is either scared of humans and most of the time people are all talk,they say they wanna let the poor thing in,but they dont do it,I've never seen anyone let a stray dog into their home,its probably 1/10 times somebody will actually let the dog in
doesn’t mean the government shouldn’t have a house/shelter that’s heated for the -25 degree weather. what about next year? what if it’s worse? just for the sake of humanity, and not dehumanizing. they can’t find somewhere warm, because nobody trusts random people in their house. not comin at nobody btw all love
edit: i mean like not even a school? wouldn’t they be closed being that cold? and they have heat. they could’ve had officers supervising them and make them leave at day. idk just an after thought.
The woman with the weapons charge is a perfect example of how the system keeps people from improving their lives. She's literally in a catch 22
Yes I know
Welcome to America the land of laws that do nothing more then screw up peoples lives. I don't understand why you can arrested and charged for just having a taser , not using it but just having it is a felony.
Next time my siblings/nieces/nephews complain about their Christmas gift
Ima show them this video . . . man a roof over your head and a heater to keep you warm is a gift to always be grateful for at all times ! 🙏🏼
Aroz Con Pollo amen🙏🏼
some things in life you really have to learn to appreciate
AMEN
People kill for that heater.
i don't give adults gifts anymore. over 18, on your birthday you get a card and a note that i donated to a charity in your honor. same with christmas.
The woman talking about her journey to becoming a teacher literally gave me goosebumps
So all I gotta do is become homeless and I get a free home??? That's sweet! Wow, all this time I thought I had to get a job and pay taxes. I'm gonna do crack for the first time tomorrow, who cares if I get arrested and get a criminal background, tax payers are gonna pay for my house. YOLO! I just hope no one else copies me, I mean if everyone decides to become homeless then who will we tax? fck it, CHICAGO HERE I COME!
Dude... no...
that’s not right. Most people don’t choose to be homeless
@@leocardenas7306 You are a typical psychopath.
Me too but for very different reasons!
I can't believe she graduated high school! Let alone received a post secondary education!
Improper enunciation, poor verbal skills, speaks in slang rather than the vocabulary of an educated woman, just saying
Most homeless dont choose not to be homeless.
The woman who lost her job at Amazon, because she was carrying a taser; that's harsh and then to be branded with a felony and unemployable; that's unjust.
Yes horrible
I know lots of people with criminal records that have jobs.... I'm not really buying her story. A simple explanation of her situation and an employer would over look that charge if that was truly the only issue.
Democratic Policies.
@@karensharpe3077 Don't be ignorant, if that's possible.
@@fieldthrasher Maybe instead of name calling, you should go look at statistics and then look at which party runs that district, if youre capable of doing simple research.
we also don't have many housing options because of all of the abandoned buildings and empty lots that the city not only owns but just leaves there and doesn't put them to good use
I think that all the buildings should be used to help fight this.
@@adahallen7216 exactly what i was thinking
I seen places like that where the city used some of there old buildings to deal with it and in just a few short months it just became a drug and gang domain, the plumbing and walls were all damaged, half the doors were off the hinges. I did see one that was converted to many rooms and they had it staffed 24/7 to keep out the trouble, it worked for years. Another project that was tried was to charge $4 a night and that worked for years too, this was also staffed 24/7, this was a bit nicer with large bathrooms with showers and a kitchen to use with a locking cupboard for each room. Good setup for those who are in transition.
the problem with homeless people moving into abandoned buildings is when they get hurt... they sue the owners. they trash the place even more and bring down property taxes for the neighborhood. you can't say they don't trash the place..... look at the trash around tent city they showed...... those people can get out and clean it up themselves. they don't have to have someone come show them how. pick it up and carry it with you when you leave and drop it in a trash can. if they all did it.... it would be clean in no time.
@@adahallen7216 and when someone sues because they got hurt???? who pays?
I feel so bad for those people living on the street, I use to be homeless to with my mom, little brother, big sister, and dad..
But we are okay now.
And you guys are amazing people doing this for the homeless, there are also a lot of homeless people in Oklahoma City. (thats where I was homeless but I aint there anymore)
@Kevin Shirley For 3 or 4 months but it felt like forever
Coming from someone who was homeless it's so so stressful this brought a tear to my eye
I seen several homeless people tonight, in Iowa. Everyone has a story, and a purpose in life. It's hard and I wish life wasn't about materials and money. It's actually so sad how people treat people. Bless them, and TFIL thank you for helping them.
Megan Landsperger I lived in Iowa for about 9 months lost my job hard to find another one we were so close to being homeless!! It can happen So easy
Thank you for bringing awareness to this problem!
My dad was homless for a few years due to his parents dying and disabilities.
I'm 33 with a 10 yr old child and now experiencing the same problems he had.
It's a scary reality to know that I am 1 injury or 1 paycheck away from being homless.
People don't understand homelessness and how easy it can happen.
I'm glad we don't live somewhere as cold as Chicago. Bless those people💜
As a 20 year old who’s been homeless twice, im so glad that this is being put in the spotlight. This is happening everywhere and more often than not people turn a blind eye to the hardships around them. This is reality for so many people and awareness creates room for positive change.
Really digging the documentaries, keep up the good work ❤️.
Kali do you have a email address I live in England I would like to keep in touch with you x
Wanna hit the road?
I hate when people dislike these type of videos they are basically saying that they hate homeless people and dont care about them. They just dont put themselves in their situation. Anyways thank you Elton for showing people what it's like if we were them.
Jedi Fuze exactly
Thx
Jedi Fuze you know some of these homeless people are well & healthy enough to work & gain money. But guess what?! They are too lazy to work for their fucking money. Yeah there are some that really need the help then theirs lazy ass people who won’t get tf off the street and make a living out of themselves...
Maybe they disliked it because they hate how homelessness affects so many and the government isn't doing enough to help.
Maybe they disliked it cause they didn’t like the video....that doesn’t mean that they don’t like homelessness or not care ab it.
Elton, honestly this is so sweet idk what anyone would do without you.. this made me cry so much and now i feel really bad for homeless people they dont deserve to be on the street freezing to death, thank you ever so much for this, keep doing what you do best!
I always look around wherever I go and pay attention. If I see someone sitting down that looks homeless needs shoes,clothes, or just a hot meal I will spend my extra money to get them what they need. They don't deserve to suffer just because they're going through a hard time. We all need to understand we're blessed to have what we do and we should share it if we can.
I agree, I do the same, if you're being scammed it's on them. Just keep doing what your doing because many people do need help, best wishes!
Onestly we need people like you in this world 🌍 that care and understand what others going threw. We all human and if we care for others, we all make changes and little gift will make difference in people lives. This world 🌍 needs people with big big ❤️ and help others and safe life's. God bless ..🙏 ❤️ 💜
I lived in a tepee village (native tent) for months and I was only 4-5 years old but my mom pulled through and now we live in houseing and have everything we need I'm greatful for what we have
I live in Chicago and it's sad seeing homeless people around the streets so I try to help the most I can.
me too! especially in the winter. I always wonder how they survive in the winter
I used to live in Chicago and this is heartbreaking. Besides the constant violence the homeless is bad
I live in Chicago n its hard not being able to go outside because ur terrified of not coming back
N im 16
Goodman I help out the homeless to as much as I can
When i was pregnant with my first son my mom brother husband and myself became homeless. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Thank you for talking about it
Adah Allen I’m so sorry, I hope you are doing better now.
Not trying to be mean but 4 adults(with no kids were made homeless)...how.. I don't get how adults with no kids to watch are homeless? 4 adults/4 jobs
This is why I love Elton. Nothing makes me happier than someone who uses their platform to spread the word of important issues that need to be solved. When I start making my own short films and documentaries I 100% intend them to be like this. Elton, you are truly amazing and I aspire to be able to spread awareness of what I'm passionate through media also. keep up the good work love x
I wish I had money to help, I want to be rich just so I can give back to the poor. Ive came close to being homeless but luckily it never came to that with my family. But I remember the pain of not being able to eat. I want money to give to them like Mrbeast does.
The problem is, the way capitalism works, if you have any humanity or empathy, you'll probably never be rich.
It's not about being rich, it's about sharing what you have been blessed with, rather it's a dollar or two...
@@carolynthomas56 100% agree. But I still feel bad I cant do more for em than give em 3-5 dollars :/
@@Wlynn342 , I understand, that God for your ❤️ to give! May God continue to bless you...
Just Lynn
I did whut u wanta do & I wuz not rich. I wuz @ about 60Gz a year & had a 3 bdrm home. People I hardly knew, came & kicked it & I gave em 2 monthz 2 git on their feet. They simply needed 2 take care of their food.
God took care of my foolish azz. Nobody ever stole from me. Only theft I xperienced, came from dealing wit a coupla drug addicted GFz. No down on their luck person, stole any of my blongingz.
Here n Vegas, there iz a real fear of doing whut I did, byond DUH stupidity of it, bcause common-law, here n Nevada, CONsiderz anybody on da property, a tenant! A person, merely needz a toothbrush & a piece of mail wit ur address on it & da copz will not remove da person from ur premisez & neither will u legally b able 2.
I'd say I helped about 20 people, dspite these fearz & I simply never worried about it. I only had 1 person beg me 2 stay, dspite bein given 2 monthz of rent free/bill free living.
Now dat da economic downturn has cum thru & changed da economic landscape, I am suffering wit issuez of homelessness. Nstead of my fellow citizenz, reaching-out wit a helping hand, or offering sum kinda git back on ur feet program, I have em bein good Naziz & callin da po-po on me, who dspite being called @ 3pm, wait til 2am & dprive me of sleep 2 tell me a bizness owner has called & told em dat I wuz sleeping n my broken-down car, n their parking lot.
Moral of da story Lynn?
JUST TAKE DA $, & RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Screw U.S.
We r finished.
Scapegoating, does not work & will not make thangz go away. A citizen over 18, should not b reverting 2 scapegoating.
SMH
i just want to thank you elton for this. im a EMT in Manhattan NY and i deal with the homeless on a daily basis. its honestly terrible what people go through when they are in theses situations. im not trying to downgrade the problem in chicago but i think ny has it worse. i wanna say that there is at least 20 shelters in the borrow of Manhattan alone plus the countless others of the other 4 borrows. its a great thing what you are doing otherwise and i can't thank you enough for bringing light to this growing problem. thank you again sir and have a good one
*I was homeless for 7 years, and I stayed sober as the means to really have a clear view to go forward. I kept busy by going to church and participate in church activities, in fact help feed the homeless. I also volunteered in training boxers, mainly basics, to kids from the age of 7-17, both female and male. I also hooked up with a band to participate in musical venues in different causes, and dances in different occasions. That's the secret to surviving homelessness, but most importantly, is staying sober, so you can have clarity and set goals to pull yourself out of that situation. I joined the YMCA, in order to stay fit and healthy, and did volunteer work there, that also provided showers so I could be clean and presentable ...*
Doing all of those things you listed are crucial to helping keep your dignity, and respect so I commend you for that. I just feel bad because it seems like some of these people have no hope, they have given up on life. What do you tell a person like that?
God bless you!!
@@divinefeminineoracle5825 As long as the blood is running warm in your veins, there is always hope. They have not decided to give up their lifestyle of irresponsibility yet.
@@barbarabarnes4398 Not true honey, do you ride the Train. Who is employing or even speaking to those MENTALLY INSANE? There are so many! Especially now with COVID. Its SAD.
Ridiculous how that woman has everything then gets busted just for carrying a taser (not using it) for a legitimate reason and boom! That kinda poop drives me crazy.
that's a democrat run city for you
shady Lnu it’s the same for Republican cities as well!
@Tones Tales True stories and you know who?
Have been one of these folks and was one of the most humbling experiences of my life. The city does not want homeless people around. Will never forget when the police forced many homeless in uptown to leave the area. I lived in a room with chicken wire as a ceiling with shared community bathrooms. Place was infested with bedbugs, drugs, mentally ill, gang members, drama. Was the only place I could afford and was better than the streets. Serious issue that requires much attention. Thank you for shinning some light on this topic.
you guys are so sweet
Watching this makes you realize how grateful you are for everything that you have. Even tho sometimes we always complain that we don't have something, we always forget that we have so much more than what others have like these guys. You should always appreciate for what you have because one day it could all go away and you'll be left with nothing. These people who are homeless kinda inspire me in a way. They teach you to value the things that you have and all I want to do is just give them the stuff that they don't have so that they can at least have something that we know will make them happy. Thx for reading this and just know that appreciate what you have and have a nice day ✌️
I used to be homeless. For 10 years I was homeless. I worked threw that time, until my injury's from my youth finally caught up to me. I then was homeless not working. It was a very hard time and scary. Many times I thought of ending myself, but just kept on telling my self, "One more day Corey. Just one more day..." I still have many physiological problems of being homeless. I am so scared of being homeless again. I wish I could tell TFIL more but... It would be pages of me typing.
Do tell do tell.. So wat state were u homeless in did u fly signs
You sound like your story needs to be told. Go to the library and start typing your story. It needs to be told. Prayers to you and please keep my sons and I in your prayers. ❤❤❤❤❤
I feel bad for the homeless, I’ve mostly been seeing a lot of Of homeless people in Colorado and I just feel really bad mostly the ones with the animals 💔💔🐶🐱🐾💔💔💔
Same I live in Colorado too and I see the same homeless people everyday and my mom passed them by and thinks they all are drug addicts but that's not true
I also live In CO. I was born and raised in the Denver Metro Area there is a major population of homeless people here. It’s expensive to live here, high demand for housing, massive influx of people coming here from other states, all these have made the problem get larger and worse as time moves on. These are many things that make it worse, and not many people care enough about the people holding signs up at intersections or the people sleeping on bus stop benches and Tents around Denver. I don’t know if I’ll ever see a day here when you will actually notice less people out living in the streets. Nowadays I see panhandlers all the way out by Southlands Mall way out of Denver In the suburbs. Makes me grateful for what I have In my life I can’t take the little things for granted growing up here has definitely made me appreciate what I have a lot more.
This is so amazing...
I’ve never found any other group of people let alone TH-camrs, help people like you guys do.
I love you guys for this. All you wanna do is help others. I truly thank you for all you do for people.
just one paycheck away from being homeless....
Don’t ever stop making videos like this ❤️ people don’t realize how lucky they are until they see things like this
the cost of living is stupid crazy everywhere!! once your on the street trying to get off is impossible
It's not crazy everywhere, just mostly in large cities.
It's not impossible, nothing is impossible if you believe you can and really want to do it.
@@barbarabarnes4398 alright see how that works in capitalism where you need money to succed
Thank you I live in Chicago and it's very sad to drive for walk to see a row of homeless just there even with there kids and masks me cry
Yes .It disturbs me to see the little kids homeless with the parents .Makes me wanna cry..im crying right now thinking about it.
People around the world should help the homeless people I mean it would make them happy and have hope that 1 day they will find their family and someday start their life over this time no mess ups
I hate when people like these types of things or commnet these types of things but dont do anything about it
@@danica8458 Like you?
@@smnewstead4093did i comment that didnt think so
I became homeless when they sold my building and raised rents. Im disabled and on SSI. Thank God I had a good friend. We rented a van and took my things to her house. She had a extra bedroom. I stay there, pay rent and help with cooking and cleaning. Im on wait lists for low income senior housing.
I also have other good friends who have been supportive.
Tbh we need more videos like this to show that there are people struggling in our country. So we need to help each be thankful for you have now because other need help. So I thank TFIl for this video.
Idk how I’m just seeing this but wow. I’m from Chicago and my family and I always do our best to help our community. I literally recognized some of the people in this video. Thank you for being such an amazing person and inspiration❤️❤️
I wish the best to all the homeless. It’s scary to think about that if my mom and I couldn’t have moved in with my grandparents I could be in there shoes. Thank you for bringing awareness Elton!
Chicago native, thanks for helping our city’s homeless population and trying to understand. Had no idea you were around Chicago!! Would’ve loved running into you. The stories shared are raw and real and more discussions need to be had within the city
This is such an amazing organization! Best of luck and thank you, we need more people like you guys in the world💕
Films like these make me realize to be thankful of what you have right now.
ive been homeless before, i came out as transgender to my parents and they became so furious that i ended up having to pack my bags and leave. i was homeless for 6 months until my school best friend found out and got her parents and the school involved. i got put in foster care and then after 2 years i got adopted im now happily living in a home with loving parents and great friends. during my experience i got depressed and gained many mental health issues that im currently till fighting, i tried to commit suicide 3 times and luckily failed. when i got put in foster care i found this channel along with sam and colbys and ever since that i have had the motivation to try and keep moving forward. elton you have personally helped me to improve my life and go out and help those who have sadly also experienced the same things as me and millions of others. thank you for everything you have done for me. you may not know it but you have changed my life for the better and im so so glad to say im still here today ! thank you so much for your kindness and support to those in need
glad you're doing well!
TFIL omg omg omg omg you answered 😭 thank you so much for everything you do Elton!!!! Keep it up your awesome!!! I’m crying ahh
lol how do you just come out as transgender, you kinda need surgeries for that and stuff, don't you think the parents would've known already
Hunny I'm sorry you had to go through this by yourself. I'm glad you doing okay. Any time you need someone to talk to reach out please 🙏🙏
Tracie thank you so much for the support ♥️♥️
About 8 years ago I had an uncle named Aaron he was always so happy and thoughtful I was a teenager at the time so I didn't know how deep into homelessness he really was he would jump from couch to couch and he finally landed at my mother's house he stayed in the basement for I felt like a long time and he eventually left he stayed on someone else's couch for a while I don't know who it was then he was in a homeless shelter he had a problem with alcohol he showed up drunk to the homeless shelter one night on a cold night and they turned him away. He was later found frozen to death. I keep thinking of myself even many years later what a terrible way to go and I wish said there was more to help and rehabilitate people I don't know what else to say.
Your hearts are so amazing. Making more people aware of these ways off lives is so important to help them. You should be proud off what you are doing xx♥️
Who are the people that dislike this video? Like what the hell is wrong with them.
Ariel Lyfe they don’t like the video
Don't be psycho dude.
There prob the trump supporters
Christopher Garcia y’all keep forgetting who stopped war with Korea and who threatened war with Russia smh clueless
Dislike the concept that people are freezing to death it’s so sad!!!
I love that you post this stuff, people need to be aware that this is happening, and you're doing great spreading the word about it. I'm so glad there are TH-camr's like you who use their platform for good! Thanks for being such an inspiration! Happy Holidays! ❤️❤️❤️
Elton, thank you for sharing this all over the world, I wish I had seen this earlier, but since I volunteer with homeless people,drug addicts,and alcoholics on the streets of this place I call home, Sydney Australia, I will make sure I share so others see this, and make sure they also share.
Kind Regards
Marianne 🙃💛
Yea, I was Homeless at a time in my life. But I Thank The Lord JESUS that I have a Home again now. I've made it my mission to Help The Homeless for the past years now too. God Bless
I love the raw realness of these videos! You are making an amazing difference in the world, you my friend are using an amazing platform to change the world.
"Therefore be merciful, ,just as your Father is merciful." - Luke 6:36
I actually happen to live in a terrible gang infested neighborhood in Chicago, on the west side. It’s amazing to see some light shed on this matter, especially coming from one of the only channels I look up to. So thank you for being a voice for a silenced group of people, this is honestly so great. 🙏❤️
Homelessness is increasing more and more day by day
This is why I love you guys because you guys have your own trouble and your able to help others in the mean time
My father was born and raised in Chicago. While I’ve never lived there, I’ve visited there many times over the last 50 years. I could not imagine being homeless in the winter there! I’d catch the first freight train to California!
hence the massive homelessness problem in California.
Imperial0666 I’m quite sure that’s a contributing factor.
I love this, Uncle Elton!! My mother & I spent a big portion of my childhood living in a children's hospital in Chicago while my pops & sister stayed @ home, in WV. Our 1st trip out to Chicago, I was going to have my entire ribcage reconstructed, an emergency surgery, but my dad drove us out in a tiny Chevy S10 w/a single bench seat for mom, dad, & I--we were poverty stricken so family collected $ so we'd have gas $ t0 get me there, & Dad drove us out there our 1st trip bc I was about to undergo a 6hr surgery that carried a tremendous risk of being fatal. So, to me, it was just a winter road trip bc no one had yet explained to 5yro me that it was much more than a road trip, that I could die. Anyway, we get to Illinois on a late January morning when a blizzard suddenly strikes & overturns several semis on the Eisenhower Expressway, both eastbound & westbound. For 12hr, we were stuck in 1 spot. Many vehicles began running out of gas, some were blowing engines bc of sitting in idle for hrs, & we saw people, some entire families even, abandoning their vehicles & attempting to run for shelter from the cold though there was nowhere to go. My parents sat on each side of me, using their own bodies to keep me warm. Once we did finally make it to the hospital & I was transferred to a ward, it was after midnight, but the next say I began to meet children, w/no family members there to support them, who'd been injured by hypothermia bc their families lived in tent cities and shit, it was heartbreaking, but the worst was a teenage girl who's father flipped out during the whiteout blizzard that we were stuck in bc the girl kept crying about being cold & frightened, & so he dragged her from their car, & he threw her under an oncoming semi right after they had reopened the eastbound side of the highway. The girl wound up undergoing 14 surgeries just in the few months that I spent there recovering from my 1st surgery, & the surgeons told her that she'd probably never walk again & that no amount of plastic surgery would totally eliminate the tire marks in her legs. She'd been hit, her lower extremities being run over by an 18 wheeler, yet not 1 member of her family was there w/her--her grandmother was the only person who'd visited for a day, & she wound up under the care of the hospital's social services department. That's the kind of insanity exposure to freezing cold can cause. I grew up in West Virginia, we've had some horrendous winters in my time, but I had never experienced such cold like I did during my days in Chicago.
Thank you, Elton!! Many blessings & hugs to you & all those who've contributed to this cause!!
We have a HUGE homeless problem here in Olympia and no one wants to take this issue seriously! I shared this video on my Facebook page and encouraged all of my friends and followers to watch it. Some who happen to live in Chicago! First thing we need to do is change the politics and the social norms.....
Some people don't take it serious until it happens to them..
ok well YOU pay for it then!!! we the people are TIRED of the violence, drugs and the crap and garbage they leave behind!!!
This is a topic many people don’t talk about, but it needs to be talked about. So many people see the homeless as bad people, as addicts or that they are out to hurt people when so many of them are good people with sad stories.
I’m so glad they are helping because I live in Chicago and is a struggle for real to
See lots of people homeless and kids joining gang and selling drugs and lots of deaths because of shootings thanks for helping🖤
I’m disappointed in the few people that have given this video a DISLIKE... Elton you and your people rock..
very inspirational.. thank you from the UK
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I live here in Chicago and of course Ik about all the homelessness that’s happening but this just opened my eyes so much more to the situation
I feel so bad for the homeless . Like I used to be so like when elton does charitys it makes me feel happy because like his helping people that need help
Housing is a HUMAN RIGHT
Kyler Curtis tell the president that...
No it isn't. You dont have a right to force someone else to ensure you have a home. What an insane idea. Next you are going to say that food is a right. How far down that slope are you prepared to go.
@@grahamt5924 food and housing is a right and it is less costly in the long run to help ppl. One day, u will be helpless if u don't die quickly. Could happen to u - this very day. I bet u will want compassion. But there's a lot like u, so good luck because u will need it.
@@tamradawn1732 My issue is that taxation is taken under duress with the threat of imprisonment if not complied with.
As for me I have been homeless a few times but I still wouldn't expect to threaten someone into supplying me a home and think that I can impose the threat of imprisonment if they do not pay up.
Charities are more than able to supply this need from those who are willing to donate. I object strongly to a forced system of taxation to supply everyones needs in the community when it is unnecessary to achieve the goals you are trying to achieve.
Absolutely not - If it were, you'd also scream that someone needs to feed your for free because that is your right, and someone needs to clothe you for free, and the professors need to teach you for free because that is also a right...You know what you won't be getting in the U.S. anymore if you come here, and tell the state and government you need to be fed and on state assistance, because, well Fuck, I guess because it;s your right - Well the SCOTUS ruled that if you want the freebies, you won't be getting the greencard, so go right ahead and suck another person's money out of their pocket while you are here, but when your time is up, get out and work on fixing your country and its goverment - The USA is not here to offer everyone their so called "rights" - -And before you go bashing me, my parents did not come here walking through desert - They made the trip on a plane to get here, and got in legally, so if they can make it across an ocean and pass the exam and speak the language as they should, and contribute to the country AS CITIZENS(none of the BS that someone pays taxes, but are not a citizen) there is no reason that people coming in on foot can't get to an entrypoint and come in legally -as my parents did, as all immigrants should.....
This was heartbreaking....but humanity isn't gone yet. Some of us will always be here for the needy and the helpless. So that God may be pleased with us.
Rental and housing prices are nuts. And vacancy percentages are so so low.
Yes we had to struggle as do so many to find a place to live.
Not only you put smiles on our faces but you put values in our lives
Loved the video so amazing and awesome keep up the good work
World is a cruel place. No one deserves to be on the streets even if they have made bad decisions in their life, we're all human and have souls. God help these people.
I'm in San Jose California, relatively warm, and we still lose a couple dozen a year to hypothermia each winter.
as someone whose from chicago, this really touches me. I hate seeing the homeless because it’s so sad and I wish I could do more. Chicago weather can be brutal and I appreciate what you’ve done. :)
I respect the homeless, when they ask for money I won’t give them money but instead give him or her blankets and food
I live in Chicago and seeing this in person and watching how they live and everything that happens over here is so different, it’s like a whole different experience that you’ll never forget :(
As a person who lives in Chicago, I do see a lot of homeless people and I try to give them as much as I can, but sometimes one cannot know what they spend it on
fresh B great way to put it, I’ll definitely start doing that
As someone who, as you called it, doubled up, I appreciate this kinda stuff man, truly god bless you, it’s rough shit, there’s always someone who have it worse, and unfortunately I don’t see homelessness going extinct, but thanks to you and more people out there, more and more are helping
This is America, where we make our citizens suffer to house, clothe & feed our enemies.
I was born and raised in Chicago and I love this documentary! Thank you 🙏
In the traphouse you where so in to pranks and now you are so nice to people
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They're still nice... It's just who he is no matter what he's doing... His aura is bright🙏🙏🙏
@@yellowtoes4598 i never said he was nean to people i said he was all in to pranks
I was homeless for two years with my mom and her two dogs in Seattle watching this hurts me but I needed a good humbling
They’re currently kicking homeless people out their shelters they have built under bridges and stuff. Chicago is awful.
Hey, Chicago is a beautiful city, ignore the south. The real Chicago is where the good stuff is
Its really not awful
They arent awful it's too much going on and way too many people to take care of shits tough especially if funding is low
Your welcome to take them in your house tho
KillDaire have you ever been to Chicago, because I live here. If you really look at it, it’s not beautiful. It’s disgusting if you care
so heartbreaking
He has changed in a good way bro to see al these boys turn into men hits different I remember when send it first came out this is so sad to see homeless
Some of my family are homeless so it’s different and there is nothing we can do about it
I've started to love this short documentaries, no side, all the perspectives. Keep going guys!
"It's illegal in Chicago to leave your dog outside in winter".....but you can leave people outside in winter! Rents are increasing so much.....even people with jobs.....can't find a place to live!!!! WOW!
Turn your brain on! And move outta state walk hitch hike jump a train get out !!!!find a job pull yourself together. An illegal can walk hundreds of miles to find a better life.WHY CANT YOU!!!
@@HH-iv6mf I got a job.....not in Chicago....but I remember one incident years ago.....a really cold winter.....a girl standing outside my apartment complex.....she had a bad cough....she was homeless.....(however, there was homeless shelters in town) not sure why she was outside....and I left the door cracked enough so if she had to get in from that cold, she could. Did I want someone to die....in that winter.....when she could at least stay out of the cold? I agree with your statement.....but some people are so down on themselves they don't have self preservation. I remember one girl.....drinking.....by the side of a road downtown....and she said some guy offered her $20 for sex....He said it was enough for her.....the homeless shelter was a 5 to 10 minute walk from where she was. Why do some people feel so unloved?
This is very humbling. Thank you Elton 💓
"It's illegal to leave dogs outside on winter. It's against the law. How are we left outside?"
because dogs cant get a job and better them selves!
@@peabody4217 you seem to think a job constitutes bettering. you are simple and deluded.
@@manicsurfing sitting around getting high and freezing is so much better an option?
These people need metal help and education
I'm homeless and 38-42 degrees at night here in California is bad enough forget 20 degrees or 10...that's very cold
People with more money driven housing costs and pushed out those that make less
*This. This is the TFIL I love. I live in Chicago. Thank you. Thank you for bringing awareness. Thank you for caring. Just, thank you.*
This country don't give Spit about the poor, homeless or starving, there is so much greed
I agree with you, people have their noses so high they cannot see beyond. I had a glimpse of being homeless and I cried. Never want to go back to that again. The coyote in the white house and his friends and money are so important and they do not care.
I really want to give all these people a hug, and tell them everything’s gonna be alright.
It is insanity to leave human beings outside in the elements without proper shelter.
While at the same time, you can drive into most cities and find storage facilities to store objects!
You legally cannot live in storage units they are not meant to have people in them there's a reason why they don't have insulation and running water and no utility outlets and no plugs and no showers and no bathrooms they are not meant for people
Also it's a hell of a lot cheaper to store your items than it is to take care of people that bring in nothing to help you back imagine how much somebody's utility bills would be if they took in a person or even a couple and had to pay for all of their water that they used all their utilities that they use and all their food it would get very expensive very quickly now imagine having to take in what the city said 80,000 people in Chicago that are homeless you imagine the city to be able to take care of 80,000 people for free
I live in Chicago and I see this all the time. It hurts
It’s sad seeing this
You are amazing, i have been watching you for ages, keep doing you!
kinda crazy how chicago’s weather has stayed in the 30-60’s most of this winter
Chicago weather is very volatile. Some winters are Siberian and others are just a bit worse than the upper South.
This is so sad to see. Thank you for bringing it to light
You guys are amazing 💞💞
I am literally crying keep doing what your doing it's so kind😭
Hey big fan love ur vids and love what you do thanks for protecting the world ❤️❤️❤️
Aww You were here?. Thanks for Your help Elton You are a blessing it's hard over here and worse for the homeless. I try to help as much as I can..
Thanks for spreading the word! There is also homeless shelters that help get you back on your feet! I help out at a few of them. BEDS is a good one! They help you find a house, a job, and many other things!
Homeless shelters are a nightmare upon earth .
Iwas stolen from when I had NOTHING .
Women's shelters are DANGEROUS ... they will plot to "roll " you ... don't fool yourself . DANGEROUS .
@@brooksequine7621 Omgoodness! I am sorry that happened to you! Yes they can be that way, but the ones I volunteer at have night shifts where there is someone who stands watch for things like that. But still I am sincerely sorry for that to happen to you! I dont like the homeless shelters that dont have rules set in place. I have noticed that those homeless shelters have the most issues. Even though I just volunteer, I wish I could do more for homeless shelters like these to shut down and a secured safe homeless shelter takes over!
We love that your show has something for everyone in our family. Thank you Elton. Fam of 9