A pleasant gentleman. I do hope he can get back in his feet and a new home in the future. Homeless people are some of the nicest people you can meet and anyone can lose their home if circumstances take a turn for the worse. Like losing their job for some reason.
Thank you Mark for continuing to spread the word about homelessness. I share your videos on my wall. If I had money I would donate (full time student). But someday I will donate and help as a licensed social worker.
Hello sir I have nothing but respect for you and admiration for your hard work and effort tirelessly that you do, I just saw your video on tv on PBS and seeing you cry made me cry, I've been homeless before and it hurts and this video inspired me to be even more helpful, wow . Great job sir God bless you.
This man gave the best answer to your ending question of, "If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?" Most folks think only of themselves when they think of the three wishes they could have… But as with this gentleman, I would want things for others, not just for myself, because to be able to have wishes fulfilled, they would have to be epic wishes, that would include all of humanity, and perhaps even all the other living creatures of this world, to live without suffering, without needless pain, and without diseases...
I know that man and he is a very mean spirited person. He puts on a different face for the camera. He has had plenty of offers for housing as well but wants to keep his ssi money.
I am sorry but elected officials and the city of Seattle are funding TENTS? This is unacceptable. The money should be creating real roofs over these people heads... And they are expected to do some kind of work for this? Bless your Heart, Mark for reaching out and doing this work. And the people out there homeless, they are so kind -- not one of them deserve to be "homeless", no one does.
** UPDATE I have been living in my own place for the last 5 years & I have been living and enjoying retirement and creating art. I also am still helping Amand J. Richer in Seattle to continue helping the homeless and underserved in this nation. LOVE ALL PANDA
He comes across as such a decent guy. He immediately acknowledges that homelessness can be self-imposed. So many others blame everyone under the sun, but never say “this could be my fault too.” (Also, what an excellent hat!)
We all struggle not to end up on the streets ,but I’m glad they have a safe place so they can sleep and have an opportunity to get there life’s in order so they can have an opportunity to better there life’s once again ..... may the lord keep u all safe 🙏
I really wish there were more places where homeless people can at the very least form communities like this. In so many place, the only choices you have are the streets, dangerous shelters, and the parking lot of walmart. We should treat the homeless like family.
Some people want understand your reply but i understand exactly what you mean , it,s like people who live in a van by choice , they like what they are doing , they are living their life the way they want and they just want to be free .
Heropiate Fix freedom to be oneself, is the up most importance.. No One should be oppressed.. we should All choose a path as if it is a shoe that fits... good to you
saturnian sun you are so right , Thats why I choose to live my life free in a van and run a successful business out of it , so I understand this dude .
Heropiate Fix yeah being homeless is nothing to be proud of I've been homeless for nearly 16 years now and I've definitely not had an easy time but there looks better than here at 7 below 0
Heropiate Fix I have a felony for nonviolent child neglect as well as psychological issues from a few different things that have happened in my life the army and prison being to Paramount things
joshua anderson Bro I know how it is , iv been to prison before and I suffer from anxiaty , but I believe I can help you , if you interested in making some money and you know what dropshipping is go to my blog www.beardzbrothers.blogspot.com and read the side bar , you can make money with m e if you interested , just trying to help a fellow brother , I know how it is .
Are there ways to help and donate to these people? I understand bringing awareness to the homeless but, each and every person that you interviewed should have a link, - gofundme or someway that we can donate to them directly. I’m sure this channel is making a decent amount of money exploiting homeless people; so the least you guys can do is allow us to sponsor or donate to the homeless people that y’all are interviewing.
There are people out here who really need our help , being a former heroin dope addict i really understand what these people are talking about , i always say that when we see a homeless dude if hes not bull shitting God will put it on our heart to give .
Bless you Seattle is getting so unafordable. Landlords know what they could get from renters ... Makes it impossible for a chance to make it. ... My & my kid are out this month. No where to go.
Let me see if I got it: a disabled single dad raises 2 kids and then is left alone homeless on the streets when he is no longer qualified for assistance?
Maura L it's how governments are all over the world. If you're homeless, people don't care. If you can make people money, everyone cares. It's how society is. No one looks out for each other apart from a few
Nadim What shocks me are his children. If they are now able to rent at least a bedroom, there should be a place there to put their dad's bed, there should be a place at their table to put their dad"s dish. When you don't honor your parents, your future is dark. If this dad had saved his money instead of spending it raising his children, he wouldn't be in this situation now.
Maura L I agree with that. His children do shock me. Even if they both are struggling to get by, I'm sure they can come to a compromise. Situations like this make me feel sad, and it is ashame. I don't wish bad luck to his children, everyone deserves a 2nd chance, but what his children need to do is find him and take care of him
I am from Europe and let's be honest:America doesn't take almost any refugees from Middle East. This is Europe which takes millions of migrants (BTW:it's madness- we have got a lot of europeans who need help). America takes a lot of migrants from countries like Mexico but they usually want to work
How amazing!! I’ve been toying with this exact same idea out here in Phoenix area. One episode -one homeless person. We take him to eat and we hear his or her story etcetc ...I’m so glad I’ve found your Channel! You have motivated me so much here! Maybe u can help me with some much needed guidance while I develop mine? I’m willing to help u in return any way I can
Something in American Culture needs to be changed. Parents kick kids out their house when they are 18. And This nice single parent "Panda" raised two kids and after his kids grew up, he become homeless.......... This is really unique culture I dont see in most countries except in America
Maja Markovic he only had 3 wishes. I'm quite sure eventually having been given more wishes. He would have wished to be near his loved one's. This goes with out saying. As far as his children not helping him. They are too busy with their own wants and needs to be tied down by an old man with so many needs. Just fact. Today, it's all about self.
Most of these people will live on your efforts every chance they get... I am a Friar and work with Homeless. We must get something from helping them because... we Empower them to stay homeless by doing the things for them that they won't do for themselves. If we stopped placating their homelessness they would do other things to meet their needs...
I really have to say, I can't believe his kids don't help him. I understand that they may have their own lives and issues to deal with, but at least try to help your father! something!
Here we go again housing affordability It’s impossible to pay rent in America anymore in New York for example one bedroom cost $900 dollars one studio apartment $1,500.00 one bedroom apartment $2,000.00 and up plus you must have good credit proof of income background check plus broker fee deposit first month rent I’ll see more a more people homeless The system is not working this is crazy
So instead of being a part of the community you want to create a community that wants to stay and be happy living homeless? I was homeless for a while in the 80's and I can't imagine enjoying that lifestyle. . . I like my apartment way to much.
How can I tell my story? I am elderly and technically homeless because I don't have my needs met, in this motel. Been homeless much of my adult life. I founded SEASCAT, which stands for supportive environment for adult survivors of Child Abuse and trauma. I am trying so hard to hang onto what I have and make a difference. But if I don't get more supporting me, I will move out as soon as its warm. I have a non-profit thrift store, where I have a lending library and handouts and I'm trying to find speaking engagements. The bldg isn't heated and I have to move everything because so.. . Too much, sorry. I can make a video. The phone roams most of the time, but can make another video anywhere tired Wi-Fi.
Sorry to hear that Connie Jean Conklin. There are a lot of good homeless ppl who want help and are willing to work. Folks like you are the ones whom services are intended for, not freeloading druggies.
Seems like it’s a choice for this guy to be homeless if he gets a check. One sentence he says he is disabled/handicap and the next he was traveling and cleaning out a barn. Did I miss something here.
You have not idea what is his disability. Maybe he's got some mental problems and he's able to work only for a short periods of time and do only a simple work?
Since we don't know what his handicap is, and it could be physical, it could be mental, we don't know. So, I think he is doing the best he can with what he is able to do within his limitations. Handicaps aren't always visible. A lot of chronic illnesses aren't visible. We just don't know. You could be feeling great one day and lousy the next. Makes it difficult to work full-time then.
so he moved here to seattle so the rest of us can also pay for his stuff indirectly in settle? ... I am for feeding homeless who were here ORIGINALLY not come here after they are homless ugh. how can seattle take care of every homeless person who moves here ugh. UGH UGH UGH, if he was here before he went homless I don't mind, just can't be paying for every other state's issue. ugh, all the time I see on reddit , people asking about moving here, without job thinking 600 a month can get them downtown seattle with a good paying job that they can find asap wtf people wtf
This guy is collecting Social Security from the federal government. That means he could live anywhere in the United States. There has to be some place where he could rent a room or an apartment for the amount of his social security. He doesn't have to live in one of the most expensive cities in the country.
He seems like such a good, decent human being. Someone id like to have as a friend. I hope he"s ok
THANK YOU REACH OUT TO ME AND MAY YOU HAVE PEACE
gentlemen is so kind person and God blesses him and his wishes
In almost every video, 99%- homeless people have the most selfless, benevolent wishes. God bless them and you, Mark
*ebennett7* most of not all of the homeless know what to say to make themselves look good.
What a kind gentleman.
I love how he speaks! He has a wonderful voice 🌸
THANK YOU
Thank you Mark for giving Homelessness a face!
There is an Awesome person inside this man I wish he gets his little home
YES I DID AND HAVE A HOME AS WELL NOW, BLESS YOU
What a good hearted man.
BLESS YOU
He is kindhearted Person who speaks so good
this man is very intelligent
He seems a wise man..
He said he'd raised 2 children..
Where are his sons to help him??
What a lively and positive man ..hope all goes well with him
PEACE
A pleasant gentleman. I do hope he can get back in his feet and a new home in the future.
Homeless people are some of the nicest people you can meet and anyone can lose their home if circumstances take a turn for the worse. Like losing their job for some reason.
Thank you Mark for continuing to spread the word about homelessness. I share your videos on my wall. If I had money I would donate (full time student). But someday I will donate and help as a licensed social worker.
May god bless these people, because our government could care less
God Bless you Panda 💖🌷💖
Hello sir I have nothing but respect for you and admiration for your hard work and effort tirelessly that you do, I just saw your video on tv on PBS and seeing you cry made me cry, I've been homeless before and it hurts and this video inspired me to be even more helpful, wow . Great job sir God bless you.
This man gave the best answer to your ending question of, "If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?" Most folks think only of themselves when they think of the three wishes they could have… But as with this gentleman, I would want things for others, not just for myself, because to be able to have wishes fulfilled, they would have to be epic wishes, that would include all of humanity, and perhaps even all the other living creatures of this world, to live without suffering, without needless pain, and without diseases...
Carolyn Nunes dude nearly everyone in this guy vids say world peace,happiness, and blah blah blah nothing new
I know that man and he is a very mean spirited person. He puts on a different face for the camera. He has had plenty of offers for housing as well but wants to keep his ssi money.
thank you for your kind words
I am sorry but elected officials and the city of Seattle are funding TENTS? This is unacceptable. The money should be creating real roofs over these people heads... And they are expected to do some kind of work for this? Bless your Heart, Mark for reaching out and doing this work. And the people out there homeless, they are so kind -- not one of them deserve to be "homeless", no one does.
I see what your saying but tents are better that nothing like say With Munich Germany they let you for if your face doesn't fit
YOU ARE LOVED
** UPDATE I have been living in my own place for the last 5 years & I have been living and enjoying retirement and creating art. I also am still helping Amand J. Richer in Seattle to continue helping the homeless and underserved in this nation.
LOVE ALL PANDA
love you all PANDA
He comes across as such a decent guy. He immediately acknowledges that homelessness can be self-imposed. So many others blame everyone under the sun, but never say “this could be my fault too.” (Also, what an excellent hat!)
THANK YOU PEACE TO YOU
We all struggle not to end up on the streets ,but I’m glad they have a safe place so they can sleep and have an opportunity to get there life’s in order so they can have an opportunity to better there life’s once again ..... may the lord keep u all safe 🙏
His three wishes got me. Thanks Mark for giving him a voice.
mel cooper and a beautiful smooth voice he has....perfect for broadcasting.
THANK YOU , PANDA@@ashleyanderson3633
I really wish there were more places where homeless people can at the very least form communities like this. In so many place, the only choices you have are the streets, dangerous shelters, and the parking lot of walmart.
We should treat the homeless like family.
This guy seems very genuine and real. But why has in children not taken him in? I couldn’t even imagine my mom living on the street.
This guy seems decent to the core.
THANK YOU
If I had to starve I'd never let my parent be homeless. Ever.
Oh you'll be homeless soon lmao
That speaks of your Children's generation, useless children good for nothing but selfishness!!
You are the exception to the rule which is honor your mother and your father that have long days on this earth!
Some kids is no go..thank God your a good one.. 💕
This man is not " homeless" He seems right at home.
Some people want understand your reply but i understand exactly what you mean , it,s like people who live in a van by choice , they like what they are doing , they are living their life the way they want and they just want to be free .
Heropiate Fix freedom to be oneself, is the up most importance.. No One should be oppressed.. we should All choose a path as if it is a shoe that fits... good to you
saturnian sun you are so right , Thats why I choose to live my life free in a van and run a successful business out of it , so I understand this dude .
Choose your own path and accept your responsibility to take care of your needs and not push your hand out for a free ride through life.
Awesome. I love his hat. It looks great on him.
This is so touching I would love to go here rather than where I am
it does seem like being free
Heropiate Fix yeah being homeless is nothing to be proud of I've been homeless for nearly 16 years now and I've definitely not had an easy time but there looks better than here at 7 below 0
joshua anderson Do you have a job or what do you do to survive bro .
Heropiate Fix I have a felony for nonviolent child neglect as well as psychological issues from a few different things that have happened in my life the army and prison being to Paramount things
joshua anderson Bro I know how it is , iv been to prison before and I suffer from anxiaty , but I believe I can help you , if you interested in making some money and you know what dropshipping is go to my blog www.beardzbrothers.blogspot.com and read the side bar , you can make money with m e if you interested , just trying to help a fellow brother , I know how it is .
Panda!
For every Manda, there is a Panda. Nice fellow, I wish him well.
I have been laughing because the last video I posted had a Manda and a Panda :)
Invisible People 😊
Yes, they're both pretty awesome people. Keep up the great work.
thanks
we are still very good friends
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Keep them coming, Mark. Your doing a great job. Every video helps teach the world...
GOD BLESS.... your face looks familiar.. ... being homeless is a freedom of a sorts.... isn't it... my heart goes of to you... i have been there
Are there ways to help and donate to these people? I understand bringing awareness to the homeless but, each and every person that you interviewed should have a link, - gofundme or someway that we can donate to them directly. I’m sure this channel is making a decent amount of money exploiting homeless people; so the least you guys can do is allow us to sponsor or donate to the homeless people that y’all are interviewing.
He had beautiful eyes.
I’m not saying other countries aren’t going through horrible times and need help but I see homeless ness getting worse for this country
There are people out here who really need our help , being a former heroin dope addict i really understand what these people are talking about , i always say that when we see a homeless dude if hes not bull shitting God will put it on our heart to give .
This sounds like it could be headed towards some kind of solution. I wish more politicians can think the way he does.
Sweet soul and epic beard. God bless!
Bless you
Seattle is getting so unafordable. Landlords know what they could get from renters ... Makes it impossible for a chance to make it. ... My & my kid are out this month. No where to go.
Sorry you are homeless. thanks for video. May God bless
Let me see if I got it: a disabled single dad raises 2 kids and then is left alone homeless on the streets when he is no longer qualified for assistance?
Yup
Maura L it's how governments are all over the world. If you're homeless, people don't care. If you can make people money, everyone cares. It's how society is. No one looks out for each other apart from a few
Nadim
What shocks me are his children. If they are now able to rent at least a bedroom, there should be a place there to put their dad's bed, there should be a place at their table to put their dad"s dish. When you don't honor your parents, your future is dark. If this dad had saved his money instead of spending it raising his children, he wouldn't be in this situation now.
Maura L
I agree with that. His children do shock me. Even if they both are struggling to get by, I'm sure they can come to a compromise. Situations like this make me feel sad, and it is ashame. I don't wish bad luck to his children, everyone deserves a 2nd chance, but what his children need to do is find him and take care of him
Sandy Willis
You are right! They might take even his social security and he wouldn't be able to buy food as well. Sometimes being alone is a gift.
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thank you peace for you, Panda
Please help your own citizens before taking in refugees from other countries.
A little nationalism doesn't hurt.
I am from Europe and let's be honest:America doesn't take almost any refugees from Middle East. This is Europe which takes millions of migrants (BTW:it's madness- we have got a lot of europeans who need help). America takes a lot of migrants from countries like Mexico but they usually want to work
How amazing!! I’ve been toying with this exact same idea out here in Phoenix area. One episode -one homeless person. We take him to eat and we hear his or her story etcetc ...I’m so glad I’ve found your Channel! You have motivated me so much here! Maybe u can help me with some much needed guidance while I develop mine? I’m willing to help u in return any way I can
Did the city provide water ,toilets ,and food ? A place to call home !
Panda is a great guy. just watch out lol he's a madman on his electric scooter.
THAKS BRO WATCH OUT AS I LIVE IN A POWER WHEELCHAIR AND I AM FAST....
Love panda he is adorable.
peace to you
Something in American Culture needs to be changed. Parents kick kids out their house when they are 18. And This nice single parent "Panda" raised two kids and after his kids grew up, he become homeless.......... This is really unique culture I dont see in most countries except in America
Strange that his wishes don't include spending time with his kids. Family values are so underestimated nowdays!
Maja Markovic he only had 3 wishes. I'm quite sure eventually having been given more wishes. He would have wished to be near his loved one's. This goes with out saying. As far as his children not helping him. They are too busy with their own wants and needs to be tied down by an old man with so many needs. Just fact. Today, it's all about self.
donald king speak for yourself
It seems that Seattle is trying to get their hands around this incredible problem...let's hope it spreads to major cities and rural areas..FAST!
Most of these people will live on your efforts every chance they get...
I am a Friar and work with Homeless. We must get something from helping them because... we Empower them to stay homeless by doing the things for them that they won't do for themselves. If we stopped placating their homelessness they would do other things to meet their needs...
I really have to say, I can't believe his kids don't help him. I understand that they may have their own lives and issues to deal with, but at least try to help your father! something!
We have to help all the people all of them
This is not right
The richest country in the world and we don't or won't for the most part do shit to stop this growing sad loss of Americans and their lives and homes!
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Here we go again housing affordability
It’s impossible to pay rent in America anymore in New York for example one bedroom cost $900 dollars one studio apartment $1,500.00 one bedroom apartment $2,000.00 and up plus you must have good credit proof of income background check plus broker fee deposit first month rent
I’ll see more a more people homeless
The system is not working this is crazy
LA INFORMACIÓN TIENE VALOR
Nice man
So instead of being a part of the community you want to create a community that wants to stay and be happy living homeless? I was homeless for a while in the 80's and I can't imagine enjoying that lifestyle. . . I like my apartment way to much.
No. He doesn't live there
How can I tell my story? I am elderly and technically homeless because I don't have my needs met, in this motel. Been homeless much of my adult life. I founded SEASCAT, which stands for supportive environment for adult survivors of Child Abuse and trauma. I am trying so hard to hang onto what I have and make a difference. But if I don't get more supporting me, I will move out as soon as its warm. I have a non-profit thrift store, where I have a lending library and handouts and I'm trying to find speaking engagements. The bldg isn't heated and I have to move everything because so..
. Too much, sorry. I can make a video. The phone roams most of the time, but can make another video anywhere tired Wi-Fi.
you need to work on getting a van and living the van life , that would be cheaper and it may change your life forever.
Sorry to hear that Connie Jean Conklin. There are a lot of good homeless ppl who want help and are willing to work. Folks like you are the ones whom services are intended for, not freeloading druggies.
Seems like it’s a choice for this guy to be homeless if he gets a check. One sentence he says he is disabled/handicap and the next he was traveling and cleaning out a barn.
Did I miss something here.
Samantha Houston don't judge. Whatever his situation, it's pretty sucky
ebennett7 it’s unlawful to draw a check for disability if one is able to work. I’m not judging his truth just an observation
You have not idea what is his disability. Maybe he's got some mental problems and he's able to work only for a short periods of time and do only a simple work?
Sounds like a mental handicap , but it is his choice , i don,t blame him , he just wants to be free , the same life most of us our looking for .
Since we don't know what his handicap is, and it could be physical, it could be mental, we don't know. So, I think he is doing the best he can with what he is able to do within his limitations. Handicaps aren't always visible. A lot of chronic illnesses aren't visible. We just don't know. You could be feeling great one day and lousy the next. Makes it difficult to work full-time then.
the children of this gentleman should be ashamed.
He tells a good story. If he has kids, they almost certainly would be telling a far different story.
As you would know shame on you and your judgment as this is the reason this world sucks because of ignorant people like you, PANDA!@@julesjames593
You should teach this guy to exploit the homeless, just like you do.
Lihi
Looks like George bush in 30 years
so he moved here to seattle so the rest of us can also pay for his stuff indirectly in settle? ... I am for feeding homeless who were here ORIGINALLY not come here after they are homless ugh. how can seattle take care of every homeless person who moves here ugh. UGH UGH UGH, if he was here before he went homless I don't mind, just can't be paying for every other state's issue. ugh, all the time I see on reddit , people asking about moving here, without job thinking 600 a month can get them downtown seattle with a good paying job that they can find asap wtf people wtf
MOVED BACK HERE AFTER MOVING MY CHILDREN TO BETTER SCHOOLS AND THEY WERE BOTH BORN HERE AND I WAS RAISED HERE, SHOWS HOW MUCH YOU DO NOT KNOW. panda.
This guy is collecting Social Security from the federal government. That means he could live anywhere in the United States. There has to be some place where he could rent a room or an apartment for the amount of his social security. He doesn't have to live in one of the most expensive cities in the country.
Can you I've off 1000
can he live off of 850 mo like i do then and now, try living a life he does not understand@@prayerwarrior3030
This man is homeless. . .by choice, he has no responsibility do anything else... or to do anything more...
Chronic homelessness... really!
Most of these people are professional boondockers living on the sympathies of others. . .
This is Santa without a job he too was booted out by liberals who say they care for you but it is all hype!!!
best wishes