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@@robertdavis3433 Well, he did explain that despite his skills, people won't interview him, and now he can't even do that work anymore, but I think that after 42 years of working, he's able to go eleven years without working, and I think he'll wind up finding work again soon.
@@robertdavis3433 Have you ever tried working a job without a private bathroom to clean in daily?? I have and it's not an easy thing to do! At all. Also once you get over 45 or so you are less likely to be considered against many more younger applicants, again this is from personal experience. Been homeless in PA since 2015. (Been homeless on and off since 2007) Blessings 🙏
@@debraallen63 Debra ,the thing I don't like about his story was, it is too simplistic. He blamed everything but himself. Failure is rarely due to only one bad decision, it's a string of bad decisions we make that ends up badly for us all. He made his story simple so we could understand his pain. I'm 66 yo and at my age, I'm sure there is a lot more he's not talking about. The truth is not what he is saying, its everything he's not saying. In there lies the truth. I've had many good jobs in my life, only my last big career choice at 35 yo stuck. U have to zig when they zag, and always believe in your ability to land on your feet. I do feel badly for your situation. Find a way to heal.
I’m glad I’ve watched this homeless man, he has helped me change my mind about people living in the streets. Bless them all, for whatever reason they out there, suffering in the cold without anything.
Thank you. This is what we are trying to tell people about our company. Like one day this could be you but they don't want to donate or buy a shirt because we are not known. Then one day god forbid they do need our help now they want to ask for it. We won't turn them away but what about when we were trying to raise money to start the company and now you need our help. People rather support gofundme or Kickstarter about technology then a company trying to do good unless they are known. It's sad.
We all need to know this can be any one of us OH Bullshit, it cannot be me or millions of others. Sick of hearing this stupid statement every time I watch a vid about homelessness.
So many people NEVER recovered from 2008. I'm one of them. I never ended up homeless, but my life took a nosedive and things have never been the same since.
I wish Mark and his wife the best. Sometimes you can make all the right decisions and still have a bad outcome. This can happen to You or someone in your family! Compassion in this world seems to be gone.
I try to help as best I can. Food, money, radios, clothes, toiletries, cigarettes, rides. A lot of times I just sit and talk with them. I can only do so much... some of the guys I see on a regular basis are extremely mentally ill. It’s hard to see a way out for them. I have no professional training and am physically and financially limited myself. If anything, I get too close to these guys and need to set better boundaries. They have my number and aren’t afraid to use it. I feel for them because I know them 😢
No one wants to be home-less. Yes, most of us are just one or two paychecks from serious problems that could take what we have or what we are still paying on. I wish that people who do have - will share. Share your $5. coffee money a couple times a week with those who are on the corner with the cardboard sign. Talk to them - they are human as you are and acknowledgement means a lot. Care about others and share what you can.
Patricia Taylor well said I’m in Brisbane Australia,I buy them food or drink if I see them and I’ve been homeless before I will keep humility and compassion.
My $5.00 coffee is a 20 oz Hills brother can that last a month or two. Living so far below my income and investing keeps me so far away from living paycheck to paycheck. I wish our public schools would teach the importance of living below your means, saving in the good times because there will be hard times. Good luck
This person has lost everything, and he worked concrete for 40 years he deserves a break, he still has so much dignity that’s what I call a real man, and God bless Eric he sounds brilliant, I hope 🤞 the new home 🏡 is brilliant
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe I agree, our life is determined by the conscious choices we make. This man is extremely intelligent and articulate and white; so there are many choices he could make.
AMEN. I am really baffled why someone so intelligent, articulate and white would not be able to at the very least have a vehicle to live in. Something is missing from this story.
You know you're living in a satanic world when it's against the law to feed someone. You will be arrested and sent to jail for giving someone a plate of food. Unbelievable! If you're a fellow TH-camr posting truth and valuable content. Thank you. Happy 2020🙌🏾😊
The bible says the world is in the hand od the wicked one and the whole world is under his influence! The Return of Christ to Rule as King with Fellow Chosen Human Rulers who will be Ascended to that level. We will be given perfected bodies with all the senses intensified and perfect. In paradise like living conditions. Plus More!! This will happen by 2030!
I appreciate all this hard work you been putting into this I really do you are you're really something mark .... You were totally making a difference in people's lives directly and indirectly
The Police took his heater??? !!! I am from CA. originally and even in CA., it can get cold at night . But they don't want him to be warm ! SO SAD ON MANY LEVELS. Even if he had a solar powered warming blanket or a battery operated 'elec' Blanket , they probably would have said that was dangerous too. Upsets me. GLAD he has a voucher and that hopefully he will find a place soon.
@keecefly I cannot make a concise judgement as I cannot visit where "Mark' is at to see for myself .I do not even know where he is at . It was my opinion based on what Mark had said . Even "if" the Police are concerned about fire, they should also be concerned about a person staying warm . Maybe Police should get a fund going for the homeless and make sure they have top of the line sleeping bags , Mylar Blankets . There ARE battery operated heaters . Sounds like a good idea to me .! I have camped with propane heaters before without issue. I could understand them not allowing a campfire. But to take a heater that Mark bought and is 'his personal property' to keep himself warm just because the Police "think" it may cause a fire is thoughtless , cruel and uncaring. We care about animals being out in frigid weather and will receive warnings about the temps dipping down into the teens and please bring your pets in. But what about PEOPLE ? Also, I have known people who have lived at shelters in CA. If you are a senior citizen and get SS, half of that money will be taken by the shelter. So , how can you save money with deposits and all, for a small Apartment ? Plus, a lot goes on in Shelters that is dangerous, your few personal belongings get stolen and many do not want to risk it and feel safer elsewhere. Also, Shelters usually let you stay only up to 90 day and then you are thrown back out onto the Streets where you came from in the first place.!!! Its a vicious and cruel cycle . Only a few make it onto the housing Lists which are incredibly long . Peace.
COPS = Catholic Officers Policing Society!!! They're 'brotherhood' bows to the Papal Powers. They are nothing but revenuers for the corporations, they're Not there to help you. It's a club and you ain't in it!! Just as George Carlin said it.
it really is. today i read that some people believe that covid is a govt scam designed to distract the people from the govt doing things they should not be. how scary is that. there simply is nobody you can trust. why vote? everyone lies, everyone is out for themselves. i amso glad i dont have kids. when i die thats it. i dont want to leave any kids here to try to navigate this terrible place. i live in the stix, all fenced in. keep people out. thats great with me. stay as long as my body allows me to, then thats it. just make it till then.
Natural Man so it s a horrible world then as we are talking about for the homeless u bring up ur ok in life and it is wat u make it yes for some people
I pray for the homeless every day and night. I don't have money but I pray every wish is granted by our God in heaven. May there LORD protect them and deliver all they need. GOD BLESS YOU AND THEM IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS
@WithAStick AngryWhiteMan + That has always been God's truth. He tells us to ask and you shall receive!! Of course it helps when you believe God and Know Him!! HELP = H-His E-Eternal L-Loving P-Provision Blessings to you and your family!!!
Jesus? where was he when this man had his business taken from him? when he lost his home? when he sleeps outside, has mice get into his food? where is jesus?-not here, that where
the world needs a hand up, lay not your treasures in things that rust and rot or carry mold, but rather the eternal treasures, love kindness and charity.
I wish the billionaire and millionaire pastors were aware of this fact; because if they did they would use their billions and millions to help the poor and needy. Instead they are buying 65 million dollar jets and multi million dollar houses and yachts.
Mark keep the weariness going you're doing good work these people are amazing and we are all the step of being homeless ourselves he's absolutely right the awareness is the answer for change
My dad used to say when we would see those in need "There, but for the grace of God, go I." It wasn't condescending, he would almost cry when he said it. He was right. You can do everything right and still have stuff happen. Many people lost their businesses in 2008 during the great recession. he had subcontractors not pay him. He is a decent and honorable man of integrity.
If you aren't compassionate nor offer a hand up, DON'T PREACH UNTIL YOU HAVE WALKED IN HIS SHOES. Nobody wants to be homeless. It can happen to the best of us. God Bless You, Mark and partner. May you find a decent roof over your head and a warm bed and decent hot meals through the winter and a brighter 2020 that will change your present circumstances. 🙏🙏
Emily that's what I was wondering. He said he moved to L.A. after becoming homeless because his daughter is there. But then no mention was made after that of what's going on with that situation. Why can't him and his wife stay with their daughter? Can she help them with money? Can't they at least use the shower at her place? I love this channel, but I just don't get why Mark never just asks those questions to make it clear. This man is a saint. Imagine he was your father in the same city as you and he was homeless and you had a house or apartment. What could the possible reasons be of why you couldn't help him? Isn't that an important question to figure out if you're going to do an interview? I'm not trying to criticize. It's just that this video was heart wrenching. I know he's sitting in that tent right now and feeling bad, and then I'm just going to be left wondering all day why his daughter in L.A. can't help him. It's just really confusing and painful.
Rumpel Stiltskin yes, you’re right. That could also easily be the case too. I’ve just seen a lot of women controlled by mean stingy men and that was my first thought. But you’re absolutely right.
If a cop has a voucher to take them to a real home/appartment for 5 years then they shouldn't take peoples only shelter and essentials that they need to survive. Shameful conduct. Love your interview with Mark. He's a nice man. 😍👍🏼😍
i know that makes me so sad. dirty cops hurting these people even more. how shameful! sure way to go to hell. hurting people who are already down in the dumps....
As much as I love listening to these stories, I hope to god that they paid him for this interview otherwise they're just making money off of people who literally have nothing. I've been where he is. I've slept in doorways and tents and had nothing to my name except for what's on my back. My life was like that for 3 years until March of this year. I honestly think I would still be in that situation if I wasn't a female. People are more likely to help you as a young female, I also had my dog with me. Now my dog and I are so thankful to be indoors. Things aren't perfect, but man did being in that situation humble me. I will never let a change in lifestyle cause me to lose sight of what's important. I still think of those I met out there who still struggle, I come back out often and help them. I can't change the world, but if all of us did a little something, whether it's giving a few bucks here and there, a meal, a coffee, water, handing out gloves, hand warmers, blankets, during the colder months. It doesn't take much to help people. Be kind guys. He's right, most of us are just a paycheck or two short of being where he is. Living indoors doesn't make us any better of a person.
Andrew Yang is running for president. One of his policies is to enforce a Universal Basic Income of $1,000 per month for every American adult. This will help those who need it the most, especially those living without a place to go. I pray he wins. If UBI were enforced decades ago, as M.L.King Jr wanted, I doubt homelessness would even exist today. Yang needs to win.
@@avvidream582 Andrew Yang has by far the best plan for these people . He considers them as value and not as burden, the freedom dividend is a first step in that new way of thinking. of which this guy and many others , homeless or not, would profit enormously. No other candidate puts the trust so much directly into the hands of the people.
@@sondorp You worded that beautifully. He needs to win. He is the only candidate that genuinely cares for people. I have been brought to tears several times upon visializing how well our country will prosper with him in the White House.
This really makes me cry. I’ll be reaching out very soon as soon as i get my business up and running and i build my connects and resources to help these people you will hear from me!
I'm 69 and fully retired. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley. As a 10 year old boy moved there in 1961 into a tract of houses that hadn't been built yet. Only 3 models surrounded by dirt terraced hills. Our small boxy 3 bedroom two bath house cost $13.5 K. Now its up to $750K (we put in a pool, retaining walls and landscaping). Its a beautiful neighborhood now. Its a shame to think of how wide open it was in '61 and how the people that lived there can't even find a place to live now. Shocking and shameful.
This is a prime example WHY we need to worry about our US citizens who are living on the streets. Stop looking over the boarders to feel like your helping. we have plenty of needy people right here in our own back yards!! HELP THE HOMELESS IN THE US!!
LadyTea It's call move some place else why stay in the same city having a vocher only gives you 90 days he just said he rather be outside then live in some of those places ok enough of his story he could change his life by moving there are many states where housing is cheaper and jobs it's all about choice
@@lynneprice8463 EXACTLY. Life is all about the choices we make. Back in 2006 I was about to become homeless, could not find work in Georgia to save my life. I filed chapter 11, locked up my beautiful home and drove all the way to Canada where I was able to find work paying me enough to dig myself out of the hole. I had to live in my vehicle while I worked 24/7, but I managed to keep my home and today I am set financially. I made the choice to get out of my comfort zone and face the great unknown completely alone. Not completely, I had Jesus.
Love your good work brother and best wishes from Ireland you should come to Dublin Ireland sometime it's crazy the homeless problem I'm currently homeless myself and I'm currently living in a 2 man tent finding it very hard to get through the days,especially this days so close to Christmas In not even sure if I will get to see my three children that's the hardest part take care and God Bless
There’s a woman who sleeps under the 101 off the shoup exit going north. She’s always alone. I see her every night when i get off work at 9pm walking back and forth before she lays down on the concrete covering her entire body under a blanket to sleep. I’m so curious about her and her story. I’m a young female and i get scared approaching homeless people even though i feel so inclined to. Please try to speak to her if you can!
If you feel it in your heart you want to know her story, you should take this chance to talk to her. Maybe offer her a gift card for something to eat. I'm sure she is completely harmless, it would change her life if just one person would acknowledge her as a human with feeling's. There is a reason it's weighing on your heart, and you shall be repaid for your good deeds, when the time is right. God placed this on your heart. Just take a chance! 🙏 I live in Ohio otherwise I would take the chance.
Chances of a homeless women being bad is slim. But handing out money is not the best idea. Unfortunately we live in a country where being homeless is a slow death sentence
You should approach her during the daytime with a friend if that would make you feel more comfortable. Take something for her. Even something as simple as a pair of socks I’m sure would mean the world to her. Good luck!
What a precious and handsome man.I hope he finds a cozy home to live in.It breaks my heart to see this lovely man go through what he has had to endure.
There are so many aspects to homelessness which are so, heartbreaking. I have learnt about them ALL from watching these videos. I imagine that it is also hard for Mark, when he interviews all of these people and is unable to save them, all. I feel so SAD sometimes, when I hear these stories. You can see how the homeless people are sometimes just TIRED with a self esteem that is beaten down. Thanks Mark, for making us all, aware.
The government should bring back some version of Homesteading where you get a small piece of land to own with the promise you will build a house or cabin and farm a small plot.
Good GOD I feel for this guy! :'( Could have been me, I'm a swedish resident who lost my home to a conman back in 2007, he got sentenced but never paied me back so I havent had a safe place to live since and its worn my health down. I understand him completely. I get so happy when I see all these little beautiful tiny homes being built.
Very gentle, kind, articulate and a real man. So glad he has a wife to be with. Terribly troubling. We are all potentially homeless or houseless. I pray they find a safe home and employment. Personally I don't think I would make it, and I think about it often.... God bless
Heartbreaking I feel his pain I lost everything in the recession and was homeless I'm lucky to be paid back by someone who I helped for years and how the tables were turned God bless everyone who is suffering
This man seems like someone who just needs to catch a break and get back on his feet. This is exactly why I am saving for my rainy day. I have lived thru homelessness once and that was enuf for me. I was helped by someone who sneaked money to me and through a couple who ran a small church. Without those, I would probably be dead and buried in Mississippi. I really pray this couple gets a hand up soon.
Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . why do you always put things in a male vs female stand off? Don’t be mad at me because you don’t like Nancy Pelvis! I think people who are homeless due to economics need a hand up, speaking from experience. People who are homeless due to addiction need rehab or to quit on their own if they can. I don’t give homeless money unless I know their story and that’s to pay it forward for the help I received. So far, I only know of one!
Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . Many times at this age, people cannot see the screen or stand over a grill all day or walk safely on all that grease. Burger King is a good place for kids to work but not after a certain age. Many times they cannot shower daily or shave, and that’s a big no no for the workplace. Please don’t lump ALL homeless together. Not all are out there by choice. I know. It has nothing to do with feelings. It is knowledge and experience, something you still are acquiring as your life continues.
Look at that, 441-people liked this post, and 11-people employed by the Government in San Fernando clicked thumbs down because they don't like it when people see THAT THEY DON'T DO JACKSHIT for the Homeless.
Hello Mark - I live in India . I recently started watching your videos . They make me think and feel . One impact your messages made is I bought blankets and socks for the watchmen in my residential complex as they feel cold at night ..... thanks to God . Thanks to you .
This was a sad one. I'm also from the Valley. I remember when the valley was a big beautiful clean place to live in. I can't believe what's happened in LA. I don't understand why he didn't get a job working with cement in 2009 and 10 when construction started picking up. I hope he and his wife make it. Good video From Sacramento
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe What a ignorant thing to say. Your name explains your comment. You must be satan's finest! Believe me, that's nothing to be proud of. I guess you don't worry bc YOU can always get housing... It's called a mental institution!!
UPDATE: Even though Mark has a housing voucher, the police and sanitation came in and destroyed his camp. Here is the news story www.dailynews.com/2020/01/11/vouchers-in-hand-some-homeless-in-the-sepulveda-basin-are-displaced-with-apartments-almost-in-reach/ Hundreds of homeless people were displaced. A few were arrested. Nury Martinez is Los Angeles City Council President and Councilwoman for the Sixth District. She is directly responsible for homeless sweeps in this area. Homeless sweeps do nothing to end homelessness and are a waste of taxpayer money. Nury Martinez's office can be reached at: Van Nuys: 818-778-4999 City Hall: 213-473-7006 www.nury-martinez.com/contact Twitter: twitter.com/CD6Nury
I sent her a few messages! Maybe if everyone that sees this post contacts their office a couple times a week asking why and what for.... they will be annoyed enough to change something!
Unfortunately I most of us are invisible and I don't see anything changing any time soon it's starts with the people not the politicians if more people hit the streets to help the issue wouldn't be this bad. It's just another way to make money now that it's an issue it's created jobs, government grants public funding and all that jazz so we can't solve the issue in it's entirety cuz we'd be eliminating a whole field of jobs and then those people will be Jones no income loose their homes and it's a cycle we took from 3rd world countries we bail out. Who's going to bail is out?
We all are 1 step away from homelessness. You loose your job tomorrow uou be in the streets 3 months . So sad. God bless all these men an women out on these streets
GREEN STEEL USA,LLC unfortunately everyone is not taught about things like money management. When people think of retirement, they think of a 401K that most jobs don’t have. They don’t think of Roth IRAs, CDs, Bonds or anything else. A lot of people actually don’t know about those options. It’s why I decided to change up my Facebook page in 2020.
Man isn’t that the truth. My husband and I have been married 15 years raising 2 amazing young men! We have lived paycheck to paycheck and at one point we were just days away from having to live in our tiny truck w our kids or camp in the streets. Luckily someone took a chance and helped us out... Worst feeling I’ve ever had as a parent not knowing where or how we were going to live !! And sadly it could happen to us again , except we might not be as lucky.... A lot of us out here are one tragedy away from homelessness, and the welfare system failed me as well as many others. We were moments away from living in a vehicle and we were told my husband made 80$ too much that month for us to qualify for ANY food stamps or anything !!!
I lost everything in 08 job car house husband me and 2 kids in a tent family would not help . We lived in a tent next to the lake. It took us years to come back .
Thats the sepulveda basin. Not only that fires happen constantly. There is even booby traps. Added bonus mayor knows about it and doesnt do anything. Crazy time i live in.
I was truly captivated by his profound messages. People are scared of homeless people because they are labeled as dangerous and thieves. That broke my heart. I still go out and give water, food , clothes and whatever I may have. I don’t have much but I’m willing to try.
Intelligent man.. how can he get out of this?? That’s the problem breaking out of homelessness... oh man what a challenge.. so many obstacles. Even the most basic of things like ID or able to present themselves well with clean cut look that gets a look in for employment housing ect that’s only 0.01% of the blockages they face. I’d want to get wasted to cope. DONT JUDGE FOLKS EVEN IF HOMELESS YOU ENCOUNTER ARE DRUG ADDICTED. Add the possibility of mental health issues which I believe if they weren’t mentally unstable previously dealing with homeless over time would greatly effect ANYONES mental health
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my friend and I will come soon and will also live in a tent because life has become very expensive recently 🤷♀️
God bless you for reaching out to these amazing people
You need to go to Riverside and the Santa an Ana river , there is encampments there for many years
@@gretashapiro4118 thanks. and where to go for free food?
@@lhr_arms sorry,I was talking to the channel host if maybe shedding some light on Riverside problem
This is the first one doesnt seem drugged out. Truly deserving.
Poor guy. Very articulate and respectful. Glad he has his dignity.
He will try to hold onto his pride, but he hasn't worked in 11 years--why?
@@robertdavis3433 Well, he did explain that despite his skills, people won't interview him, and now he can't even do that work anymore, but I think that after 42 years of working, he's able to go eleven years without working, and I think he'll wind up finding work again soon.
@@robertdavis3433 Have you ever tried working a job without a private bathroom to clean in daily?? I have and it's not an easy thing to do! At all.
Also once you get over 45 or so you are less likely to be considered against many more younger applicants, again this is from personal experience.
Been homeless in PA since 2015. (Been homeless on and off since 2007)
Blessings 🙏
Jason Gates Thats not an excuse
@@debraallen63 Debra ,the thing I don't like about his story was, it is too simplistic. He blamed everything but himself. Failure is rarely due to only one bad decision, it's a string of bad decisions we make that ends up badly for us all. He made his story simple so we could understand his pain. I'm 66 yo and at my age, I'm sure there is a lot more he's not talking about. The truth is not what he is saying, its everything he's not saying. In there lies the truth. I've had many good jobs in my life, only my last big career choice at 35 yo stuck. U have to zig when they zag, and always believe in your ability to land on your feet. I do feel badly for your situation. Find a way to heal.
I’m glad I’ve watched this homeless man, he has helped me change my mind about people living in the streets. Bless them all, for whatever reason they out there, suffering in the cold without anything.
i like he is not in denial about his own situation, i can feel is pain
He has hope yet.
We all need to know this can be any one of us...help if you can if you are able...May God bless you.
beautiful disaster so true!
Thank you. This is what we are trying to tell people about our company. Like one day this could be you but they don't want to donate or buy a shirt because we are not known. Then one day god forbid they do need our help now they want to ask for it. We won't turn them away but what about when we were trying to raise money to start the company and now you need our help. People rather support gofundme or Kickstarter about technology then a company trying to do good unless they are known. It's sad.
Actually no it can't. I'm 65 and have gone through some shit in life, including addiction. I never came close to living on the street.
We all need to know this can be any one of us OH Bullshit, it cannot be me or millions of others. Sick of hearing this stupid statement every time I watch a vid about homelessness.
Yeah because your "god" is gonna help. Lmao. Wake up
Another example of how many decent people fall into homelessness
So many people NEVER recovered from 2008. I'm one of them. I never ended up homeless, but my life took a nosedive and things have never been the same since.
What a wonderful sincere gentleman I wish you the very best of luck at his new home
4 years later, I hope He's in a Home stable now!
I wish Mark and his wife the best. Sometimes you can make all the right decisions and still have a bad outcome.
This can happen to You or someone in your family! Compassion in this world seems to be gone.
What an Awesome Man humble and kind🌷🌷😊
Very dignified, and articulate man. Not fair. He will be in my prayers!
I really liked this video.
My heart aches for them.
I try to help as best I can. Food, money, radios, clothes, toiletries, cigarettes, rides. A lot of times I just sit and talk with them.
I can only do so much... some of the guys I see on a regular basis are extremely mentally ill. It’s hard to see a way out for them. I have no professional training and am physically and financially limited myself. If anything, I get too close to these guys and need to set better boundaries. They have my number and aren’t afraid to use it.
I feel for them because I know them 😢
this is a good man - I speak blessings over him...
This is so sad. America seems more and more like a disaster zone of humanity
You mean California.
Junior Jackson poverty in red states are staggering too.
Whole continent
@@jeremiahmiller766 Democrats care more about illegal immigrants than they do about homeless Americans like this man.
Perhaps America is being punished now for taking our great blessings for granted.
No one wants to be home-less. Yes, most of us are just one or two paychecks from serious problems that could take what we have or what we are still paying on. I wish that people who do have - will share. Share your $5. coffee money a couple times a week with those who are on the corner with the cardboard sign. Talk to them - they are human as you are and acknowledgement means a lot. Care about others and share what you can.
I once shared my heart with a woman I though did the same, Never again.
@@mdnght0095
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Patricia Taylor well said I’m in Brisbane Australia,I buy them food or drink if I see them and I’ve been homeless before I will keep humility and compassion.
My $5.00 coffee is a 20 oz Hills brother can that last a month or two. Living so far below my income and investing keeps me so far away from living paycheck to paycheck. I wish our public schools would teach the importance of living below your means, saving in the good times because there will be hard times. Good luck
I dont believe most people our 2 pay checks away from being homeless
This person has lost everything, and he worked concrete for 40 years he deserves a break, he still has so much dignity that’s what I call a real man, and God bless Eric he sounds brilliant, I hope 🤞 the new home 🏡 is brilliant
God bless these ppl who r homeless by no fault of their own.
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe I agree, our life is determined by the conscious choices we make. This man is extremely intelligent and articulate and white; so there are many choices he could make.
AMEN. I am really baffled why someone so intelligent, articulate and white would not be able to at the very least have a vehicle to live in. Something is missing from this story.
You know you're living in a satanic world when it's against the law to feed someone. You will be arrested and sent to jail for giving someone a plate of food. Unbelievable! If you're a fellow TH-camr posting truth and valuable content. Thank you. Happy 2020🙌🏾😊
Juice could it be because they want to take safety precautions so no one gets poisoned
@@LyricsThatFly if you made me a plate of food. That's no one's business but yours and mine. Making it a law to feed someone is barbaric and satanic.
@@Juice84 You said if exactly: satanic world. I could NOT BELIEVE when I first heard about that. There's No Excuse to be evil like that.
How people sleep at night, I don't know how they do it making harsh rules like that.
The bible says the world is in the hand od the wicked one and the whole world is under his influence!
The Return of Christ to Rule as King with Fellow Chosen Human Rulers who will be Ascended to that level.
We will be given perfected bodies with all the senses intensified and perfect. In paradise like living conditions. Plus More!!
This will happen by 2030!
I appreciate all this hard work you been putting into this I really do you are you're really something mark ....
You were totally making a difference in people's lives directly and indirectly
Clay Guinard Agreed
The Police took his heater??? !!! I am from CA. originally and even in CA., it can get cold at night . But they don't want him to be warm ! SO SAD ON MANY LEVELS. Even if he had a solar powered warming blanket or a battery operated 'elec' Blanket , they probably would have said that was dangerous too. Upsets me. GLAD he has a voucher and that hopefully he will find a place soon.
Lorie P. So true Lorie. It's absolutely disgraceful
Yeah they want the homeless problem to disappear i.e die. Absolutely disgusting.
Lorie P. It’s like something out of the nazi SS isn’t it...doing that to another human.
This world has got extremely wicked.
@@susanbrown2909 Well, pigs are fulfilling their true mission. Oppress the poor and uphold our decaying capitalist order.
@keecefly I cannot make a concise judgement as I cannot visit where "Mark' is at to see for myself .I do not even know where he is at . It was my opinion based on what Mark had said .
Even "if" the Police are concerned about fire, they should also be concerned about a person staying warm . Maybe Police should get a fund going for the homeless and make sure they have top of the line sleeping bags , Mylar Blankets . There ARE battery operated heaters . Sounds like a good idea to me .!
I have camped with propane heaters before without issue. I could understand them not allowing a campfire. But to take a heater that Mark bought and is 'his personal property' to keep himself warm just because the Police "think" it may cause a fire is thoughtless , cruel and uncaring. We care about animals being out in frigid weather and will receive warnings about the temps dipping down into the teens and please bring your pets in. But what about PEOPLE ?
Also, I have known people who have lived at shelters in CA. If you are a senior citizen and get SS, half of that money will be taken by the shelter. So , how can you save money with deposits and all, for a small Apartment ? Plus, a lot goes on in Shelters that is dangerous, your few personal belongings get stolen and many do not want to risk it and feel safer elsewhere. Also, Shelters usually let you stay only up to 90 day and then you are thrown back out onto the Streets where you came from in the first place.!!! Its a vicious and cruel cycle . Only a few make it onto the housing Lists which are incredibly long . Peace.
Just depressing and scary to be homeless...especially with children.
"I didn't know how to live homeless. I always had a good life."
My heart dropped
Im 64 and never been homeless. I wouldnt know how to either.
@@sharoncrawford3042 Me too and I'm 88 years old. It is difficult for me to understand how people can become homeless. My world is different.
@@howellwong11 Poor decisions.
Hopefully he'll get placed in a home soon.
Poor guy! I really hope and pray this man gets a place to live soon♥️
Cops like that have lost their humanity.
Most cops are frat boys, especially ones in 20s and 30s.
COPS = Catholic Officers Policing Society!!!
They're 'brotherhood' bows to the Papal Powers. They are nothing but revenuers for the corporations, they're Not there to help you.
It's a club and you ain't in it!! Just as George Carlin said it.
Cops are fulfilling their mission. Oppress the poor/working class and uphold our capitalist order.
@@andrewmcisaac5028 It's a Catholic Order run by the Vatican.
@@debraallen63 Take your meds.
The world of today horrible
We’re in the post apocalyptic age
@Death To Diaper Ghouls na no stress here bruv just don't like to see people I think are trying in life do bad do u catch my drift
it really is. today i read that some people believe that covid is a govt scam designed to distract the people from the govt doing things they should not be. how scary is that. there simply is nobody you can trust. why vote? everyone lies, everyone is out for themselves. i amso glad i dont have kids. when i die thats it. i dont want to leave any kids here to try to navigate this terrible place. i live in the stix, all fenced in. keep people out. thats great with me. stay as long as my body allows me to, then thats it. just make it till then.
Natural Man so it s a horrible world then as we are talking about for the homeless u bring up ur ok in life and it is wat u make it yes for some people
Jay Harter you took the words out of my mouth, it’s up front and in your face to see how people can lose everything
I pray for the homeless every day and night. I don't have money but I pray every wish is granted by our God in heaven.
May there LORD protect them and deliver all they need.
GOD BLESS YOU AND THEM IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS
@WithAStick AngryWhiteMan + That has always been God's truth.
He tells us to ask and you shall receive!! Of course it helps when you believe God and Know Him!!
HELP =
H-His
E-Eternal
L-Loving
P-Provision
Blessings to you and your family!!!
What a lovely man. Definitely deserves better
I hope Jesus sends powerful angels to protect and help this man . I feel so sorry for his situation . Keep fighting sir
Amen
Jesus? where was he when this man had his business taken from him? when he lost his home? when he sleeps outside, has mice get into his food? where is jesus?-not here, that where
the world needs a hand up, lay not your treasures in things that rust and rot or carry mold, but rather the eternal treasures, love kindness and charity.
I wish the billionaire and millionaire pastors were aware of this fact; because if they did they would use their billions and millions to help the poor and needy. Instead they are buying 65 million dollar jets and multi million dollar houses and yachts.
Mark, so very happy that you are relentless when it comes to helping the homeless-! Keep on keeping on-!! God Bless you Sir-!!!
Mark keep the weariness going you're doing good work these people are amazing and we are all the step of being homeless ourselves he's absolutely right the awareness is the answer for change
My dad used to say when we would see those in need "There, but for the grace of God, go I." It wasn't condescending, he would almost cry when he said it. He was right. You can do everything right and still have stuff happen. Many people lost their businesses in 2008 during the great recession. he had subcontractors not pay him. He is a decent and honorable man of integrity.
Maybe he did some work for the former guy. He never pays his subcontractors.
"They only took the stuff I really need"
Beyond sad. 😥😱😥
They do that to break your spirit so you disappear. Amazing resilience this guy has, especially to survive 11 years!!
@@jamesr5741 yes he's a hero. He should get an award.
man's inhumanity to man; a story as old as time.
If you aren't compassionate nor offer a hand up, DON'T PREACH UNTIL YOU HAVE WALKED IN HIS SHOES.
Nobody wants to be homeless. It can happen to the best of us. God Bless You, Mark and partner. May you find a decent roof over your head and a warm bed and decent hot meals through the winter and a brighter 2020 that will change your present circumstances. 🙏🙏
My prayers are with him.
Made me cry😢 He has so much sadness in his eyes. Why doesn't his daughter take him in?
Emily789 probably has a mean, arsehole husband who controls the money.
Emily that's what I was wondering. He said he moved to L.A. after becoming homeless because his daughter is there. But then no mention was made after that of what's going on with that situation. Why can't him and his wife stay with their daughter? Can she help them with money? Can't they at least use the shower at her place? I love this channel, but I just don't get why Mark never just asks those questions to make it clear.
This man is a saint. Imagine he was your father in the same city as you and he was homeless and you had a house or apartment. What could the possible reasons be of why you couldn't help him? Isn't that an important question to figure out if you're going to do an interview?
I'm not trying to criticize. It's just that this video was heart wrenching. I know he's sitting in that tent right now and feeling bad, and then I'm just going to be left wondering all day why his daughter in L.A. can't help him. It's just really confusing and painful.
Julia Reed Or, Maybe his daughter is a rude selfish twat. You don’t know the situation so don’t let your man-hate dictate your ideas.
Rumpel Stiltskin yes, you’re right. That could also easily be the case too. I’ve just seen a lot of women controlled by mean stingy men and that was my first thought. But you’re absolutely right.
There is alot more to his story than we know. Why has a daughter not helped out dad or had she and dad just cant be helped. 12 yrs is a long time.
If a cop has a voucher to take them to a real home/appartment for 5 years then they shouldn't take peoples only shelter and essentials that they need to survive. Shameful conduct. Love your interview with Mark. He's a nice man. 😍👍🏼😍
i know that makes me so sad. dirty cops hurting these people even more. how shameful! sure way to go to hell. hurting people who are already down in the dumps....
As much as I love listening to these stories, I hope to god that they paid him for this interview otherwise they're just making money off of people who literally have nothing. I've been where he is. I've slept in doorways and tents and had nothing to my name except for what's on my back. My life was like that for 3 years until March of this year. I honestly think I would still be in that situation if I wasn't a female. People are more likely to help you as a young female, I also had my dog with me. Now my dog and I are so thankful to be indoors. Things aren't perfect, but man did being in that situation humble me. I will never let a change in lifestyle cause me to lose sight of what's important. I still think of those I met out there who still struggle, I come back out often and help them. I can't change the world, but if all of us did a little something, whether it's giving a few bucks here and there, a meal, a coffee, water, handing out gloves, hand warmers, blankets, during the colder months. It doesn't take much to help people. Be kind guys. He's right, most of us are just a paycheck or two short of being where he is. Living indoors doesn't make us any better of a person.
You have a beautiful soul. God bless you.
Heather MF well said
Andrew Yang is running for president. One of his policies is to enforce a Universal Basic Income of $1,000 per month for every American adult. This will help those who need it the most, especially those living without a place to go. I pray he wins. If UBI were enforced decades ago, as M.L.King Jr wanted, I doubt homelessness would even exist today. Yang needs to win.
@@avvidream582 Andrew Yang has by far the best plan for these people . He considers them as value and not as burden, the freedom dividend is a first step in that new way of thinking. of which this guy and many others , homeless or not, would profit enormously. No other candidate puts the trust so much directly into the hands of the people.
@@sondorp You worded that beautifully. He needs to win. He is the only candidate that genuinely cares for people. I have been brought to tears several times upon visializing how well our country will prosper with him in the White House.
This really makes me cry. I’ll be reaching out very soon as soon as i get my business up and running and i build my connects and resources to help these people you will hear from me!
I'm 69 and fully retired. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley. As a 10 year old boy moved there in 1961 into a tract of houses that hadn't been built yet. Only 3 models surrounded by dirt terraced hills. Our small boxy 3 bedroom two bath house cost $13.5 K. Now its up to $750K (we put in a pool, retaining walls and landscaping). Its a beautiful neighborhood now. Its a shame to think of how wide open it was in '61 and how the people that lived there can't even find a place to live now. Shocking and shameful.
This is a prime example WHY we need to worry about our US citizens who are living on the streets. Stop looking over the boarders to feel like your helping. we have plenty of needy people right here in our own back yards!! HELP THE HOMELESS IN THE US!!
I Thank God that Mark has a wife who loves him and is finally getting housing. 12 years homeless is way too long God Bless 💜🙏🏾
LadyTea
It's call move some place else why stay in the same city having a vocher only gives you 90 days he just said he rather be outside then live in some of those places ok enough of his story he could change his life by moving there are many states where housing is cheaper and jobs it's all about choice
@@lynneprice8463 EXACTLY. Life is all about the choices we make. Back in 2006 I was about to become homeless, could not find work in Georgia to save my life. I filed chapter 11, locked up my beautiful home and drove all the way to Canada where I was able to find work paying me enough to dig myself out of the hole. I had to live in my vehicle while I worked 24/7, but I managed to keep my home and today I am set financially. I made the choice to get out of my comfort zone and face the great unknown completely alone. Not completely, I had Jesus.
Love your good work brother and best wishes from Ireland you should come to Dublin Ireland sometime it's crazy the homeless problem I'm currently homeless myself and I'm currently living in a 2 man tent finding it very hard to get through the days,especially this days so close to Christmas In not even sure if I will get to see my three children that's the hardest part take care and God Bless
James Greene Not going to get any better now..the gory party back in again.
Hang in there, James
There’s a woman who sleeps under the 101 off the shoup exit going north. She’s always alone. I see her every night when i get off work at 9pm walking back and forth before she lays down on the concrete covering her entire body under a blanket to sleep. I’m so curious about her and her story. I’m a young female and i get scared approaching homeless people even though i feel so inclined to. Please try to speak to her if you can!
I don't think I can get that far west this trip but I would love to join you to go meet her if I could
If you feel it in your heart you want to know her story, you should take this chance to talk to her. Maybe offer her a gift card for something to eat. I'm sure she is completely harmless, it would change her life if just one person would acknowledge her as a human with feeling's. There is a reason it's weighing on your heart, and you shall be repaid for your good deeds, when the time is right. God placed this on your heart. Just take a chance! 🙏
I live in Ohio otherwise I would take the chance.
sol alchemy the spirit of god is within you sol alchemy. Be yourself and have no fear
Chances of a homeless women being bad is slim. But handing out money is not the best idea. Unfortunately we live in a country where being homeless is a slow death sentence
You should approach her during the daytime with a friend if that would make you feel more comfortable. Take something for her. Even something as simple as a pair of socks I’m sure would mean the world to her. Good luck!
What a precious and handsome man.I hope he finds a cozy home to live in.It breaks my heart to see this lovely man go through what he has had to endure.
Seem like a pretty smart and decent person. Thanks for helping break stereotypes of homelessness, and I'm glad you're getting housing you deserve it.
Police themselves could be homeless. The police are not always to protect you ..They are humans in outfit but you can't tell what there heart is
Poor man , he seems like a genuinely nice , modest guy. 🙏🙏🙏
God Bless him
This seems, like a great person. I hope he gets the help he needs.
Faith without works is dead and abideth alone
Humble man. Wish him the best
There are so many aspects to homelessness which are so, heartbreaking. I have learnt about them ALL from watching these videos. I imagine that it is also hard for Mark, when he interviews all of these people and is unable to save them, all. I feel so SAD sometimes, when I hear these stories. You can see how the homeless people are sometimes just TIRED with a self esteem that is beaten down. Thanks Mark, for making us all, aware.
Feeling sad for him
ayesha Ali me too!!
Karma is very quick nowadays. Almost immediate. Those cops have got something awful coming to them.
Being homeless made me a better person.i had nothing but time to reflect on my life,and to work on myself.
The government should bring back some version of Homesteading where you get a small piece of land to own with the promise you will build a house or cabin and farm a small plot.
UNFORT. GREED IS EVERYWHERE
The sooner people learn that the government is not their friend the sooner they can prepare for hard times because they will get harder.
Parasitical capitalists, landlords, and THEIR government are our enemies.
Just givin this a like and comment, here ya go👍
Good GOD I feel for this guy! :'( Could have been me, I'm a swedish resident who lost my home to a conman back in 2007, he got sentenced but never paied me back so I havent had a safe place to live since and its worn my health down. I understand him completely. I get so happy when I see all these little beautiful tiny homes being built.
Very gentle, kind, articulate and a real man. So glad he has a wife to be with. Terribly troubling. We are all potentially homeless or houseless. I pray they find a safe home and employment. Personally I don't think I would make it, and I think about it often.... God bless
Heartbreaking
I feel his pain
I lost everything in the recession and was homeless
I'm lucky to be paid back by someone who I helped for years and how the tables were turned
God bless everyone who is suffering
Bless you I'm here for you. Governments must look after and help the homeless and keep them safe. I hope things get better soon
Thanks for being honest Emily, I would like your opinion on this, we must stop the root problem
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This man seems like someone who just needs to catch a break and get back on his feet. This is exactly why I am saving for my rainy day. I have lived thru homelessness once and that was enuf for me. I was helped by someone who sneaked money to me and through a couple who ran a small church. Without those, I would probably be dead and buried in Mississippi. I really pray this couple gets a hand up soon.
Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . why do you always put things in a male vs female stand off? Don’t be mad at me because you don’t like Nancy Pelvis! I think people who are homeless due to economics need a hand up, speaking from experience. People who are homeless due to addiction need rehab or to quit on their own if they can. I don’t give homeless money unless I know their story and that’s to pay it forward for the help I received. So far, I only know of one!
Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . Many times at this age, people cannot see the screen or stand over a grill all day or walk safely on all that grease. Burger King is a good place for kids to work but not after a certain age. Many times they cannot shower daily or shave, and that’s a big no no for the workplace. Please don’t lump ALL homeless together. Not all are out there by choice. I know. It has nothing to do with feelings. It is knowledge and experience, something you still are acquiring as your life continues.
Look at that, 441-people liked this post, and 11-people employed by the Government in San Fernando clicked thumbs down because they don't like it when people see THAT THEY DON'T DO JACKSHIT for the Homeless.
This man is a shoe in to be a manager at a Good Sam Park, or a national park ranger!
I pray🙏 this housing voucher benefits him. I read another comment saying we have to remember this can happen to anyone and that is the truth
Heather Lynde
Yes it can but you have to be resourceful 12 years long time with out any plans
Hello Mark - I live in India . I recently started watching your videos . They make me think and feel . One impact your messages made is I bought blankets and socks for the watchmen in my residential complex as they feel cold at night ..... thanks to God . Thanks to you .
This was a sad one. I'm also from the Valley. I remember when the valley was a big beautiful clean place to live in. I can't believe what's happened in LA. I don't understand why he didn't get a job working with cement in 2009 and 10 when construction started picking up. I hope he and his wife make it. Good video From Sacramento
Robert Davis
I'm from Sylmar in the SFV. I'm so sad about what it has become! It was such a great place to grow up, look at it now!
Good man..
Praying for Him too..
Mark is a Human Being.
Thank you for showing the truth. Bless you
Hopefully his daughter has a room for him
She should have
@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe What a ignorant thing to say. Your name explains your comment. You must be satan's finest! Believe me, that's nothing to be proud of. I guess you don't worry bc YOU can always get housing... It's called a mental institution!!
We cant count on our children to take care of us; as they may have issues and problems of their own.
@@ronniemead805 They'll only have issues of their own if we raised them wrong.
I wish people would love thy neighbor as thy self.
Feel so sorry for this guy
Lot smarter and equipped with more healthy common sense than most of the celebrities and politicians today, at least what I can tell from Germany.
UPDATE: Even though Mark has a housing voucher, the police and sanitation came in and destroyed his camp. Here is the news story www.dailynews.com/2020/01/11/vouchers-in-hand-some-homeless-in-the-sepulveda-basin-are-displaced-with-apartments-almost-in-reach/ Hundreds of homeless people were displaced. A few were arrested.
Nury Martinez is Los Angeles City Council President and Councilwoman for the Sixth District. She is directly responsible for homeless sweeps in this area. Homeless sweeps do nothing to end homelessness and are a waste of taxpayer money.
Nury Martinez's office can be reached at:
Van Nuys: 818-778-4999
City Hall: 213-473-7006
www.nury-martinez.com/contact
Twitter: twitter.com/CD6Nury
Nury is the prez, but Garcetti is the mayor. He claims to be doing something. Maybe concerned citizens should be shaking up his office too!
I sent her a few messages! Maybe if everyone that sees this post contacts their office a couple times a week asking why and what for.... they will be annoyed enough to change something!
Cash flow problems will sink a business!
Mark you’re a good man that will be rewarded for all you do. This fellow is another person that needs to find a place to call home..
Praying for him 🙏🏼
Come on USA
These people are not invisible.
Democrats prefer illegals. This guy is out of luck with them.
Unfortunately I most of us are invisible and I don't see anything changing any time soon it's starts with the people not the politicians if more people hit the streets to help the issue wouldn't be this bad. It's just another way to make money now that it's an issue it's created jobs, government grants public funding and all that jazz so we can't solve the issue in it's entirety cuz we'd be eliminating a whole field of jobs and then those people will be Jones no income loose their homes and it's a cycle we took from 3rd world countries we bail out. Who's going to bail is out?
Geez that traffic noise in that camp is unbearable. That'd drive me crazy after an hour let alone years.
I tired to reduce it all I could. I don’t know how people live with all the noise
We all are 1 step away from homelessness. You loose your job tomorrow uou be in the streets 3 months . So sad. God bless all these men an women out on these streets
GREEN STEEL USA,LLC
It's called pick your self up
GREEN STEEL USA,LLC unfortunately everyone is not taught about things like money management. When people think of retirement, they think of a 401K that most jobs don’t have. They don’t think of Roth IRAs, CDs, Bonds or anything else.
A lot of people actually don’t know about those options. It’s why I decided to change up my Facebook page in 2020.
Humbling . . . Respect very well articulated points to an issue very current in all our communities . . . Thanks for the doc .
What happened in 08 is fixing to happen again but even worse
Unfortunately yes it's a rebound in 2020.
Just enough food to stay alive in a miserable world. Why do we have the will to survive?
Man isn’t that the truth. My husband and I have been married 15 years raising 2 amazing young men! We have lived paycheck to paycheck and at one point we were just days away from having to live in our tiny truck w our kids or camp in the streets. Luckily someone took a chance and helped us out... Worst feeling I’ve ever had as a parent not knowing where or how we were going to live !! And sadly it could happen to us again , except we might not be as lucky.... A lot of us out here are one tragedy away from homelessness, and the welfare system failed me as well as many others. We were moments away from living in a vehicle and we were told my husband made 80$ too much that month for us to qualify for ANY food stamps or anything !!!
I used to live in the valley, poor men at least he looks healthy.
I lost everything in 08 job car house husband me and 2 kids in a tent family would not help . We lived in a tent next to the lake. It took us years to come back .
Thank you Mark for all that you do and bring to us! Peace to all!
Thank You Invisible People for the helping homeless people And thank you real stories to know this channel. God bless you all.
This is a Nice guy. Hope the best for him.
3:40 translates to The Hood not being a place for a white man. May this noble man find a home with his own folk. Bless him.
own folk my ass; underneath the skin we are all the same.
Thats the sepulveda basin. Not only that fires happen constantly. There is even booby traps. Added bonus mayor knows about it and doesnt do anything. Crazy time i live in.
"Treat a man as he is, he remains as he is. Treat a man as he should be, he often becomes what he could be."
Sure, but make it impossible for him to default in the process. Help those who help themselves.
I was truly captivated by his profound messages. People are scared of homeless people because they are labeled as dangerous and thieves. That broke my heart. I still go out and give water, food , clothes and whatever I may have. I don’t have much but I’m willing to try.
Intelligent man.. how can he get out of this?? That’s the problem breaking out of homelessness... oh man what a challenge.. so many obstacles. Even the most basic of things like ID or able to present themselves well with clean cut look that gets a look in for employment housing ect that’s only 0.01% of the blockages they face. I’d want to get wasted to cope.
DONT JUDGE FOLKS EVEN IF HOMELESS YOU ENCOUNTER ARE DRUG ADDICTED. Add the possibility of mental health issues which I believe if they weren’t mentally unstable previously dealing with homeless over time would greatly effect ANYONES mental health
God Bless you are in my thoughts
Make a list of skilled homeless people. Create a invincible tent city.
Death To Diaper Ghouls this is Amerika. Everyone is welcome here 😂
Ever heard of the 3 little pigs?
Bless him