Community baffled by inflatable pool at homeless encampment | FOX 13 Seattle
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- There's a heated discussion happening in the Highland Park neighborhood where someone inflated and filled a swimming pool right in the middle of a homeless camp.
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So true. We were homeless for nearly a year and couldnt find help from any church, charity and etc. Finally, a stranger allowed us to pay nominal rent to live in his office. Not every homeless person is a drug addict or criminal, folks. I hope this smart lady finds her way out soon.
Its the 98% who are who give the 2% that might fall under your definition a bad name. She is just a bit better at gaming the system and conning naive liberals.
You couldn't get help from a church in a " Christian nation". Say it isn't so .
@mizzury54
Churches only have enough money that their members contribute. Life has gotten harder for everyone, so even they have less to offer.
But why talk about Christians in liberal, atheist Seattle?
I have been homeless for almost 1 1/2 years now and I’m working full time but it’s hard to get back on your feet with no help
@@darknsunny2638 Hang in there. The motto that kept us going was "maybe things arent falling apart, but falling into place."
These people are human beings and are suffering in the heat more than most of us who at least have a place to go.
They can get jobs and then they wouldn't suffer! Get over it! You're out numbered by sane people! Just give up! Change your life! Now!
They can go to shelters.
They choose not to because they have rules and curfews to follow.
AND THEY CAN'T DO DRUGS THERE.
@@rhuttrho88a lot of homeless people actually have jobs and don’t make enough to own a home . Give them a break because this can be you in a quick second . Do NOT think this can’t happen to you because it can happen to any of us! Have some decency and care for your fellow neighbors
@@113krynnactually I just resigned from my job from
A homeless shelter and they do drugs in the shelter , trust me. The problem is the shelter is unsafe due to other clients and even staff. I see why they better off in the streets. The only decent shelters are for families with children . The single man shelters are bad and dangerous
@@jredbone11 Yeah a lot of older people don't realize just how bad the economy is, that guy is either an older person who was able to build his wealth in a better economy or a younger guy with wealthy parents. Just to move out of your parents house you literally need to find multiple roommates who all work multiple jobs and who are willing to live in an apartment that's too small for all oy you and then you're all still living paycheck to paycheck...
This woman is a mover and shaker. She’s homeless, but managed to purchase a pool for herself and the others in a miserable plight to enjoy. She’s constructing a privacy fence with barely any tools and materials. She makes things happen, is well spoken, and thoughtful. She would be an asset to any employer. Dear God, someone give her a job with a liveable wage and change her life.🙏💕
A mover and a shaker, really!!!!!!!!! Can you lower your standards anymore?
God bless Monica
@petebusch9069 what's your problem?
@@petebusch9069Oh, look, found the Trumpie! Extra triggered today, cultic?
@@lovesallanimals9948He's a Trumpie.
FUNNY how the word “ helping out “meant towing someone’s only sleeping quarters with possibly all their possessions inside🙄.
Also, Monica, you’re a hero and if they were so upset about the pool, perhaps that multimillion dollar luxury apartment building across the street could assist. One back scratches the other in my opinion 🤷🏾♂️.
This lady is so well-spoken somebody give her a job and a break please
You do it! Commie!
Give her a job, Maybe that b u.
AMEN!
Hopefully she can pass the drug test and besides not everyone wants to work.
@@joeschmoe8320 Pride in homelessness.....
I was in an abusive household when I was younger and was kicked out with nowhere to go. I still don’t even know how I managed to eat something every few days or day. Shelters were scarce and filthy and dangerous. Programs wanted me to admit I was a drug addict when I was sober and homeless. I do remember the worst part was not showering whenever I wanted. Had to find showers at parks with a swim lake, gyms, or sometimes a bowl with an outdoor faucet. I went from being a normal young student, to invisible. People assumed I had gotten myself there due to bad choices. Figured I deserved it. It was crazy. I’m grateful for the young man I met who actually cared for me like a human and not some homeless girl to take advantage of. Got me in an apartment and let me heal. I got counseling and joined a church. Finally married that young man and he takes care of our daughter and I. He turned out to be the sweetest most patient and caring man I’ve ever met. Great job. Great heart. I know not everyone is that lucky, but I totally can relate to this lady’s story. I’ll be praying for you Monica! And everyone else who is homeless. God bless yall
Wow, your life story could be a movie! I'm so glad you found each other.
Exactly!!
@@janjohnson6414😂😂😂 it's not true
You hit the nail on the head- the minute you become homeless you are invisible and unworthy of even common courtesy and respect. After you've already lost everything people try and take your humanity away too. I'm so glad your story has a happy ending. ❤️❤️❤️
Wow - such inspiration... Thank you for sharing your story Olivia. Monica is quite incredible, and am sure that most there are grateful for her presence. Keep it up Monica and those like you, and your reward is every time someone looks at you and smiles, as I am right now... They also say that good things come to those that wait and don't give up, and I wish all those good things for you and those like you in this world, and I thank God that He shows me more and more I am not alone in loving to help someone other than myself.
You hang in there, Monica. With your heart and attitude, good things will certainly come your way. Keep being an Angel to your current community. Those trying to bring you down could learn a thing or two from you.
Honestly, it's a nice gesture. She used her own money to share it with everyone. She seems like a kind lady. It's not like anyone that's mad about it is going to open their private pools or their homes to the homeless. They're people, too and it's better than them dying of heat stroke.
She told me she wants to move in your backyard please send your location so we can get her setup asap.
exactly
@@andrewfreeman88 I live in an apartment we already have a pool. She's welcome anytime.
@@Littleangel_-jp4xb with the amount of Karens in the world now I'm sure someone will complain about the homeless in the pool they pay for. And hate to say it the cleanliness
@@ejenkins6071 Kids pee in the pool everyday. There's chlorine for a reason. If you don't want to help others, that's on you. Just don't blame presumed reaction of the "Karens" for your inaction.
I'm so sick of people who have everything hating on people who have nothing. Like, how dare they try to live? Fate can put any of us in that position.
I guess that you haven't had your car broken into twice by addicts.
They’re probably not ALL addicts. They should still be allowed to cool down in this heat in a pool of water. A swimming pool. This woman probably didn’t break into anyones car and even if she did, she should still have her pool. You are worth a lot and addicts and everyone including the rich whether mean or kind are all worth a lot.
@@robertslugg8361so you saying all homeless people are addicted to drugs? Do you even know who broke in your car to begin with, and what does that have to do with people calling in over a swimming pool in record breaking heat.
Many times in my life if I didn’t have family to fall back on I would have been screwed. I’ve always worked but sometimes a a car repair etc can cost more than you can handle. It may be that simple if you have no one. The best thing you can do is see people as people without developing dislike for them based on what you think you know. Probably keeps your blood pressure down too! Keep being kind! 👍
Well said ❤
Monica needs to be a paid representative for the homeless. She's educated, well spoken,represents herself and the homeless in a way that can be understood. Some one donate some wood pallets, nails and a few hammers. This lady has a good heart. Be kind. God Bless you and yours. Please stay safe.
@@Laffy1345 No power tools please, because they will be pawned immediately upon receipt.
@@kingdavidthedogo6639 darn that's all I have.. battery operated.
Don't know what the heck I found so funny, but you're right. My apologies
Who's going to pay her? They are broke.
Who pays for a paid spokesperson for the homeless??😅😅😅😅
What a wonderful woman for doing this and trying to uplift her peers. She’s amazing.
"It's not what you got, it's what you give
It ain't the life you choose, it's the life you live"
Tesla 1991 😉 🤘🏾😉
Excellent Lady❤
Maybe she could uplift her own spirits by working and getting out of that mess.
@@spatulaman2753a lot of homeless people in Seattle do work but cannot afford the rent. Even if they CAN afford the rent, do not make the require 3x the amount of rent required into most housing. It's not as easy as you're making it out to be.
The pool looks clean and well kept. As long as it continues to be taken care of I see nothing wrong with it. People need to have more compassion for the homeless. Not everyone is a drug addict. People end up homeless for a lot of reasons. I'm sending prayers to Monica and the people living there for peace and for them to somehow get a job those that can work
and get some permenent housing. Love & Light.
Someone give Monica a job, before she falls even deeper between the cracks of society. She seems like she’s “with it” and is doing her best with what she can get. She’s resourceful, positive and loves her work, which are awesome qualities to have in these days and times.
Monica doesnt want a job....Monica knows the city cant come and take it down. Seems like in the time it took Monica to put up a pool(no powertools my ass, that pool has a pump) and build a privacy screen, she could've been out looking for a new job..but please.....let's just keep going with the bleeding heart attitude towards the homeless. Btw Monica, a LOT of people dont have a pool. It's not something that everyone gets to have. (Even when you have a house) 😂 so incredibly grateful I moved away and to a state that does not support homelessness.
Those losers dont want to work, they enjoy that lifestyle.
Amen!! I would hire her in a minute. But I wonder if she would even have a car to get there. These people have nothing.
Yeah but the meth
@@foffndy666your a real treasure. And something tells me you gotta alot of hate.
Good Lord .. the bacteria & diseases in that water have to be a public health hazard. 🤮
There was a pump. Seeing as many people now use solar generators.
@@da1stamericus it's not about the pump... It's about the VERY EXPENSIVE CHEMICALS that must be used in order to keep it sanitized.
I say for the people complaining, if it seems safe to go there, go help clean up the area, and offer some love and support. And for the people living there keep it as tidy as you can, it improves your well being.
Could you imagine if she put this effort into getting her life together. Too bad there was only one job available on planet earth. Unbelievable
Hard to get one when u r old.
Even if you have a job you aren’t necessarily gonna be allowed into an apartment. You seem pretty out of touch with how things are now. I worked mowing lawns and had thousands of dollars when I was homeless.
@@willissudweeks1050 Nice job bruh!!!👍🏼
Most people are one lost paycheck away from homelessness. It’s so scary.
Very true. We live it.
Say it
Correct, if someone gets sick,oh man you’re screwed😢
For sure
They have a history of calling anyone close to sharing your skintone a "Crackhead" and forcing them to work as a janitor, shipping them back to Haiti, laughing at them, and/or throwning them in jail. But here you are looking for a light skinned woman to empathize with after they instructed you on all their little talking points. smh. Stop worshipping and takin up for people who are repulsed by you. Dam!
God bless her.
She’s homeless, tell me more about how God blessed her. 😂
@@missfortune8553God blessed sweat equity.
These are people existing in an extremely difficult situation and trying to help each other. Anyone who holds it against them is downright evil.
These camps are such an issue. The theft in the areas where they are is off the charts. My prius had to get a steel plate installed to keep my converter from getting cut. It was stolen three times in three months.
Some of the best advice I ever got was no matter what you are going through, be sure to do one thing that makes you smile everyday. Go Monica! Thank you for creating this one space of comfort and harmony in the chaos of this urban wasteland that chews us up and spits us out.
Not chewing me up maybe speak for ur self
@@FATHERSOFBASS Me either, but I still have empathy for people who HAVE been chewed up.
@@rebeccanajera-moya3621 my friend has severe endometriosis. She had to have surgery and was out of work for 3 weeks to recover. Between lost rent and the medical bills she is now on the verge of being evicted. Every time I go to her place, her fridge and pantry is empty. I never see her eat or buy anything. She doesn't ask anyone for help but I know how scared she is. Another one of my friends DID get evicted and was homeless and living out of her car, I'm now helping pay her rent til she can get back on her feet. And it scares me for my own financial security cause now I'm paying rent for two places, mine and hers. Now I can't save money for emergencies either. But I couldn't bear for her to be homeless.
They hating! They don't want them to have no enjoyment?!
@@FATHERSOFBASS dude I have been homeless. SMH
Happy to see so many good people in the comments. Everyone deserves to rest, everyone needs a break from this heat.
Good for her!! This is a blessing that she is giving to the ones that can't afford it!❤
Homeless areas need to be in the middle of nowhere at least 25 miles from anything. Not in the city
It's pretty pathetic that people that have a home to go to, a bed to sleep in want to deny another human being that has no home a simple pool, something to look forward to, to cool off. It's disgusting how people that have so much, want to deny others any happiness. They are the ones that should have to sample street life for awhile
They're all gonna learn.
As a person who was homeless one summer, living with my mom and two cats in a car, I know that I was lucky because mom and I would pay to go shower at the beach. We would get to see and go into the beach and that was the one highlight.
That is a very positive recollection.
do you have an OnlyFans?
That’s animal abuse. Please do not force your animal to live in a car. They have no choice. Find a living, caring home sand put your pets FIRST.
@@Teenywing Shut up.
@@Teenywing yeah right. They were fed and were still able to use the bathroom. One of them is still with me and is 12 years old with my other one having passed away last year at 10. This happened in 2014 and my cats have gotten to enjoy a level of care that few could dream of because I worked hard and was able to buy a beautiful home with plenty of room for them and the highest quality of care and food. Do not EVER talk to me about abusing my animals as they have ALWAYS come first. I may have only had $30 bucks to my name if that when I was younger but it all went to giving them the best I could.
Why are people so damn pressed over a pool that’s not even on their own property.. it’s so weird? Like it’s not even affecting you , you just want to complain and treat homeless people as anything but people. They’re human beings who are going through unfortunate circumstances , give people some grace damn
Homelessness is sooo demoralizing! Let people have their dignity.
It’s so sad that some people don’t have any compassion on those who are struggling. I have empathy and respect for those who are homeless and doing all they can to survive and trying to better their situation. Being homeless myself for a year and a half gave me that perspective.
There's a difference between being homeless and a hobo, most of these people are hobos
They’re pathetic miserable people I mean come on hating on hobos -_-??? Psssh
There's a difference between not having compassion and being negatively affected by homeless encampments.... I used to live in a great neighborhood, except for all the homeless crackheads stealing anything & everything humanly possible.... Woke up one morning to cops and paramedics outside because a naked homeless crackhead broke into my neighbor's car and did God knows what in it all night and it took the medics hours to wake the guy up and get him out of the car. Poor girl had to bleach the whole interior of her car....
Hard to have compassion for a bunch of lawless drug addicts - which is what the majority of Seattle's homeless are. Numerous homeless wellness checks, censuses, and audits all over western WA have reported this over the past 5 years.
I have compassion and empathy to spare, but not for those that continue to burn their own lives down, and try to take the rest of us with them. Facts: they don't deserve it!
Caveat: I'll reserve my compassion and empathy for those who are homeless for reasons other than crime or drug addiction. But the addicted criminals in the homeless camps? Nope.
But there are jobs everywhere. There are also homeless shelters and programs to help people. If you really want it, there is a way out. Some people don’t want help.
I mean, buying a pool instead of investing in a way out sounds like a deliberate choice to me 🤷♂️
Just imagine all the gross things floating around in that pool. Yum. I’m sure Monica is keeping up with the chlorine to keep it disease free!
Why are they allowed to make a community without paying for the land?
ALLOWED???
The homeless people that cause the problems for cities are too concerned with getting drugs than maintaining a small swimming pool. This is resourcefulness and a positive attitude.
@@truckingwithtobee no sh1t. I said the homeless people that are causing the problems for cities. The ones that aren't just using are making use of the plethora of resources and aren't the ones defecating on the sidewalks.
So before charging, how about reading the comment you're replying to.
Absolutely incorrect. These days more people are finding themselves homeless due to the economy and covid. I wished society would stop pushing that “drug addict” narrative. If everyone in their community would pull together they could help the homeless. Shoot atleast they could pitch in and help build the fence so they wouldn’t have to “look” at them.😢
@@truckingwithtobee we see more of drug addicted homeless because they refuse to get help. Homeless due to bad situation like hers are easy to help, and you will find people willing to help too believe it or not so they get back up faster compare to drug addicts homeless.
People who live in nice homes and have jobs do drugs too behind closed doors too.
@@stephaniecorelli3034 And they're not causing problems.
I would totally send her some money to help build their fence. They need to keep this pool. It's so hot outside, and they, especially need this to cool down. My ❤ really goes out to them.
Thank you
someone needs to find this lovely human and make a gofundme or something and then send or hand deliver the earnings to her to better her situation and others around her. That would be nice.
Money is NOT the answer. Anything built in the woods is thrashing the local environment and will eventually get ripped out, only to be rebuilt somewhere else - another trash heap on public property. We need affordable housing so badly!
@@pisceanqueen1 ok but until then, this is what they have. Unless you're offering to build them a home... They're living in the trees, give them a break.
Sadly now that this story made the internet,the officials will now go in and tear it all down and make everyone move on. The cities mind sets are that if not many people know about this place,only the locals etc...we will leave them alone. As soon as it gets world attention they will then move in and kick them out!!! The old mindset of "out of sight...out of mind" fits this story too well. Sad!!
God for bid these people have a way to cool off. They don’t deserve to live like normal human beings. This is ridiculous.🤦♀️
This woman has a heart of gold.
The problem isn't that having a pool in itself is an issue. It's that tax payers, many of whom cannot afford a pool, are paying for those leaching off of society to have one. It's rather like seeing a Mercedes parked in front of a HUD development. Knowing that the person who owns the Mercedes is probably having their rent paid by people who drive Chevys is an insult to all of us.
The weather is sweltering hot. Homeless people need to cool down too.
AND TAKE A BATH🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️☠️💯💯💯
They can cool down after work. In there own crib, that they pay for!
And I don’t know why this is funny if it was your mom of family
@@HeraclitusThoughtBubbles I BEIN THERE BEFORE THATS WHY ITS FUNNY I CAN RELATE SO STFU!!!
Not In My Back Yard!
Having an issue with houseless folks cooling off like this is kinda insane. Some of y'all need to touch grass.
They need to touch a time clock
How 'bout throwing a huge pool party and invite all the homeless so they can hang out, cool off, and relax at your place?
Until it starts attracting the wrong people who break into your home.
@@deidrediane9594 lol I love how you conservative turds always insist that people aren’t really helping unless they literally invite homeless people to live with them. Of course when you move the goal post for decency to an absurdly unattainable place you get to conveniently make everyone look bad in the process. It’s a stupid argument that’s never had any validity. Give it a rest. And be grateful you’ve never been homeless yourself.
You don't have long commie!
Can you imagine her putting this much effort into looking for a job and being sober as she did finding and building this pool.
"You blow it up, fill it with water, throw in your favorite toys..." Today the news taught me how pools work.
"It's what you do when it's hot. Everyone deserves a pool." These are the insights which cut us to the bone. 👏
Way to go Monica! If people don't like the situation they need to change the situation by helping these people get back on their
feet not constantly putting them down for something that is beyond their control
This is heartbreaking to see so many homeless people yet we have enough to provide and help other countries yet we cannot help those in need in our country
No we don’t have enough to help other countries! The government just takes it and the country is further in debt. Start screaming at your Congressmen and stop voting for Democrats.
@@shabbykat273 Yeh I agree, and I am former military. I get that we have to follow orders but I can tell you that some of those orders are very obviously in support of a rich person in a high tower and not to benefit the country. I loved my service, I wish I didn't have to leave, but there were and are aspects of it that disgusted me even then.
The richest country in the world should not have homeless people. We are only as strong as our weakest link, yet no one wants to strengthen that link. They'll let it rot, rust and decay on the streets. Rot, rust and decay spread if not treated. The US has some messed up priorities.
@@zhenren9703we are no longer the richest country in the world. You can thank Biden and the WEF for that!
I have to see both sides. People pay money for their homes, honestly I doubt anyone wants to live near a homeless camp, but when your homeless it can be hard to get back on your feet. It’s a shame this country doesn’t have a better plan to handle this problem. Everyone should have shelter in this country.
Yes many unfortunate circumstances, but the disregard for following rules is unexceptable.
These homeless folks keeps stealing tents, and pools from Walmart is disgusting. Not even condoning the new tiktok teen trend of harassing, and hurting homeless folks, but they are getting ridiculous.
It's a big huge public bathtub that doesn't get drained... I heard a homeless guy on YT the other day saying he hadn't had a bath in around 8 months. I hope they have plenty of chlorine and pool shock
What a beautiful human being!❤ Why shouldn't they have a pool in the summer heat and why would anyone want to deprive the homeless of joy in the midst of personal tragedy? Who cares if it can be "seen"?
Are you insane????
@SnowboardingAddiction You must be if you think these people should have to suffer in this horrible heat 🤔....
@@GamerKids2011 they should all be in rehab without a pool..... I could care less about junkies "suffering" in the heat...
@@SnowboardingAddiction Not all homeless people are junkies wtf is wrong with you? Do you really lack that much cognitive function that you didn't think about people who were kicked out of their homes as teens or lost their homes to natural disasters? You better pray you never end up homeless and stuck living in this insufferable heat dome. Aside from rehab, there's a big reason a lot of people don't go to homeless shelters (reasons you couldn't even comprehend since you can't manage to put yourself in other's shoes, but I'll help you out here) and that's because a lot of homeless shelters are very dangerous because of the homeless who are addicts and criminals. While it may put a roof over their head, they feel their chances of survival are better in the streets in the hot heat, which should tell you something. Get your head out of your ass bro and have some compassion.
I hope none of the substance abusers or small children in that camp don't drown in that pool. Then the pool will be a big issue.
That lady has done so much work to the place and keeps it clean the city should allow her to stay , she is a respectable person who only wants the same basic things we all do … wish there was housing for these ppl
Always strive to make the best of your situation. It’s sickening that people are angry over her pool. I wish them all the best.
I can't believe people would complain about her having a pool! Why would you kick someone when they're down? It's not hurting anyone so why not let her have it? Its a small luxury and means alot to her esp during this heat. God Bless You Monica ❤I pray all the opportunities come your way and that people reach out thier hand to help you instead of pushing you down ❤
It doesn't really matter that she has a pool, but it is ridiculous that she has a pool. Where does she get the power and water?
Because nowadays more people find it easier to complain and whine than to help.
@@josephmartin5483…. Why do u care
Did you not hear them say they're tired of crime??!!! 🥴🤡🤡
Bc when you're down and out you only deserve to get further sh*t on by people who already got theirs, amirite?!
If you're homeless you don't even deserve to smile. The rest of the world would rather just see you croak...
Good on her and her pool. She poor as anything. It's super hot, too, she's being resourceful to survive. You can't blame her, but you can help her. Or, just let her help herself.
She has refused multiple offers of help with her drug addictions. Most refuse help. There are extremely few 'survivors' of fentenayl addiction. I have (personally) never heard of even a single person being a 'recovering fentenal ' addict. This one seems to kill everyone.
Please tell Thai to your elected officials because the only people calling are not as thoughtful.
It's a shame more people aren't helping her to finish building the privacy fence for the pool.
What the heck is wrong with a pool?!! Leave them poor people alone or help them!!
@@donisemoss8302honestly. The hate in these comments is palpable.
One of the worst things that people aren't addressing is many of these people come from state with abysmal horrific and oftentimes inhumane laws concerning the homeless.
This community seems to be having a rough time seeing homeless people as actual people.
Let me get this straight. People are complaining that homeless people have a way of cooling off during the summer??? Are you serious?! Wow. These people should be ashamed of themselves. If the homeless aren't bothering anyone, then why complain? And why wasn't there any mention of how to help these people???
I Guess they use it to bathe. Snot nosed jerks looked over n glimpsed naked peeps apparently. Bfd huh? It,s hOt!
i wish more people were like her and make the best of a bad situation . i thought that was the American way , pull yourself up by your own boot straps , that is what she is doing .
You thought wrong! You're clearly a dummy! She can get a job! Don't argue! You have no argument! 🤷🏿♂️👌🏿👍🏿🫨👋🏿
What bootstraps? What boots?
😂😂😂😂
That doesn't mean what you think it does.
Or "Pull yourself up by your own swim fins."
@@stanleyhape8427:
In the water, it _is_ possible!
The problem is that she has the money to buy a pool. Why? If she has the money for a pool, there are services and they are being wasted. So much money is allocated to the homeless. So many services and supplies. And the problem is just getting worse. If the homeless wanted to get off the street, most would. But they want to live this way.
She needs to be on the city council. She is doing more for the homeless in her community than the politicians are.
What a positive lady. She is making lemonade out of the lemons life has given her.
I understand she is at rock bottom and just trying to survive, but how did they afford a pool, how did they blow it up, and where did the water get pumped from?
Possibly a kind hearted firefighter. 500 gallons minimum on a truck with air compressors as well.
I hate to break it to you but plenty of homeless people work and have money. Do you realize how hard it is to get into apartments?
I had thousands of dollars when I was homeless.
Nothing like spending the rent money on a pool and drugs
“It’s not in your backyard” yea lady it’s in THEIR backyard. That’s all they have right now and if that’s the one true way they can combat these crazy temperatures we’re all dealing with, then have a heart and let them be. This world already sickens me, I can’t wrap my head around shit like this.
Jumping in that pool for a few minutes on a hot day would change your mood for the rest of that day. Good for Monica!
Without proper chemicals and care pools will turn green fast especially in this heat. Hopefully there is upkeep being done on it to last.
That "pool" would be a FILTHY toilet ASAP! SOOO Very Sad! Great IDEA - Poor application! These "homeless villages" are growing everywhere. With them EVERY type of crime. ~ Be Safe out there folks. Peace & Health to Us All.
People think homeless people are lazy and try to live off handouts but most people couldn't live like that even for a moment before giving up. Working at your job is much easier than trying to survive on the streets and the fact that this lady has done so much by herself with no home and still managed to gather enough resources to do all this just shows how hard of a worker she is. Imagine the work ethic she'd put in at a proper job.
historically there has been a segment of population that won't provide for themselves, this is documented in the Bible. For whatever reason some are born to be leaders, followers, teachers, students, adventurers, lazy, abusive, loving etc...
Homeless people are allowed to have things.
Stop criticizing them for it, its ridiculous.
Most of us are only one or two bad breaks away from these circumstances. Humble yourself and understand that this could be you.
Exactly
I like this lady. Speaks well and is so genuine. Everything she is true. Blessings to this woman and anyone else out there.
How dare homeless people act like humans! 😂
If you don't want to help, don't make their life harder. Many homeless people ,like this lady, are more generous than us.
These seniors, apparently, didn't get the memo. Calling to complain isn't going to work. You're on your own. Got a problem? Fix it yourself.
burn it to the ground!
Eh they voted for it. It is what it is.
Not all the encampments are the same. Some have honest people trying to survive and others are filled with criminals and crazies. Typically these people group up with people who are in the same boat, or pool in this case.
all encampments are a dump. NEVER seen a clean homeless encampment
This women is well spoken. I cant understand why the community has an issue with this.
This is ridiculous. I definitely wouldn't be impressed if I lived in this city.
I live up the street from this camp, right up the hill from Southpark, heavy crime and drug activity.
Like... the Whitehouse? What's your point?
I'm so sorry 😞 I can't imagine. What a nightmare
@@apointonacurve It's next to a senior apartment building. Those people are vulnerable and have had their vehicles broken into.
@@truther001 Dang, that's really weird... I live in a middle-class neighborhood and we have the same problems. Is it universal? However, we really should care for our elderly... but, only if they have a home. Ya'know?
Personally, I don’t begrudge them having some comfort with this pool. But legally, it could be a problem. It needs maintenance to stay clean and supervision to protect against injuries or accidents, especially if children have access.
People are so miserable with nothing better to do. I'm glad she bought it. They deserve it as well
I was homeless because the police swatted my home whilst I was working. I witnessed one of their officers molesting a 13 year old boy. The action of what they did to me destroyed me. Keep making efforts for a better future and never stop trying new things.
God bless you Monica.🙏I am 60 & was recently homeless for eighteen months, disabled with heart problems. You speak wise words about homeless people being pushed to the side by society. I felt thrown out like trash by my own country, pushed aside as if I don’t exist. And about homeless people not having much to look forward to. May God shower abundant blessings on you and every person in that homeless encampment where you are and every single person experiencing homelessness at this moment. 🙏🛐❤️ We are all God’s children, equally, united as humans. And we are in this life together, to love one another, help others and light the path for everyone we meet. Monica, I see your light. Keep shining.
Cooooooome oooooon all these people are effin drug addicts they love being homeless.
Yes, absolutely! I hope you are doing well. May God bless you, the homeless, and everyone else who feels like they’ve been tossed aside ❤
Amen😢 🙏
Beautiful 🥰
Monica looks like she takes care of her surroundings. Wish her the best.
That's very nice of that lady it's nice to have a pool I'm happy for them😊
I have nothing but love for you and I think this is a great idea and people are always gonna hate I'm so sorry for your situation I wish there was more people in this world like you it would be a better place
This woman puts a human face to the situation.
Defund the Homeless Industrial Complex
What do you mean? I’ll be honest city council is stealing all the money instead of helping the homeless off the street. Like they could literally build them small homes and have them stay in there but have to find a job and with time they can move out to their own place. California is doing that in some parts and it’s working. But it’s such a small camp that they can only get a few people back on their feet
We are so quick to judge until we're faced with the same reality that this woman is going thru. Homelessness can happen to anyone of us at anytime. Life is uncertain, be thankful for who and what you have in your life. Be a blessing to someone today, tomorrow and forever....you could be that blessing they were praying for.
Instead of spending energy getting an inflatable pool in a homeless encampment on someone else’s land and ruining property values of taxpayers, these people need to stop playing the victim card and put that energy into helping themselves get into a shelter or housing and get a job. I’ve been homeless and I never did this kind of ridiculous stuff. I was too busy surviving and getting my life together to get back into society. For the people who are crying how unfair it is- I doubt they’re doing anything to be of service to these people and they haven’t been homeless.
People are too tolerant to these people like they are toddlers but they dont give a F about anyone else but themselves.
But for the grace of god there go I. Any one of us could be in the same situation if things started falling apart. More power to her, one small comfort in a world of pain.
*GOD* isn't a communist! She purposely is homeless! Change your life! Eternity is a long time to 🔥!🤷🏿♂️🙏🏿🙌🏿🫨👋🏿
I 👍 agree.
Like the homeless ppl shouldn't want a pool to soak in during the heat! They are human beings.
Imagine being mad because struggling people get a tiny source of happiness...
Where does she get the electricity to run the pump on the pool and how did she fill it up with water? Just curious. She seems pretty nice and has work experience. I hope she's finding services to find a job.
How did they fill it up with water?🤔
A water hose likely. Idk not a scientist
An independent journalist here on Ytube that goes by the name of choeshow did a story on this earlier and she filled it from a fire hydrant
ILLEGALLY!
They probably filled buckets with water from an outdoor faucet at the apartment complex nearby.
They broke into the water main, like they break into our cars and our apartment buildings.
I can understand her point of view, but it’s really easy for us to say this kinda situation isn’t a big deal; people living close by that are effected by the crime rate have a right to feel differently. Honestly, most cities need more money going toward the homeless if this is ever gonna get fixed.
I was homeless for a year. I lived in motels until I didn't have the money for anymore 3 months. I then lived in my Suburban for 9 months till I could find an apartment that took the housing plan I was on. I am disabled and can't work. I have never done drugs. I also had my 17 year old cat with me. I didn't move in the say to a park then when to a park and ride at night. I was very respectful and asked no one for anything. So it can happen to anyone. I lost my family home that my mother left me due to back property taxes I couldn't afford on my income plus it was in desperate need of repairs that I couldn't afford. It can happen to anyone. Not all homeless people are on drugs!
Somebody get this lady a job!
Homeless chick saying "everyone deserves a pool" ...I just had this playing in the background not paying attention but that line made me stop like wait what?
Yes, people in hard circumstances don't deserve anything nice. How dare they try to find some relief from the heat and something to look forward to?
How is anyone in Seattle actually baffled by this. Have you not seen any kind of news ever in the past 3 to 4 years of anything going on in your city?
What a beautiful human being
Being Homeless can never be forgotten. Especially being Homeless with children. Great Video. ❤
What about welfare?
It is possible to apply when u e homeless
@@stormyweather8798 what do you do when its a 45 day waiting period?
I love Monica! She’s a total vibe! ❤
If there is no air conditioning a pool is absolutely NECESSARY in this heat NOT A “LUXURY”. If they are so bothered by the site why not try to assist? I don’t understand humans.
No one should judge homeless people and stop making assumptions, just because they're homeless doesn't mean they're on drugs or alcoholic. No one knows what brought then to this place in their life. If everyone helped a little it could make a huge difference.