Evicted After Wife Died, Now Homeless in Venice Beach

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  • Simba (street name) met his wife fishing. I love that. Sadly, Simba's wife was very sick from complications with diabetes. She needed a kidney transplant. Simba's wife was on the transplant list at USC Medical Center, but while she was waiting for a donor, her health got worse.
    The emotional stress of being her caregiver was hard enough; when his wife died, Simba became severely depressed. He started to self medicate with marijuana to help him sleep. This was four years ago, and people's views of marijuana were much different then. Today, it probably would not even be an issue, but Simba's landlord used his cannabis use to evict him.
    Simba is homeless in Venice Beach, California. He's a gentle, kind man who should not be living on the streets in his senior years. Elderly homelessness is growing at alarming rates. Boomers are hitting 65 at 10,000 people a day, and many lost everything in the 2008 recession. The coronavirus pandemic is going to make things even worse.
    Simba's first night homeless he slept on a bench at a Metrolink station. He woke up without his wife and best friend, and without a home. A first night homeless is something no one should experience.
    Simba's story is powerful and heartbreaking. I appreciate his candor when I asked him about living homeless as a senior. For many of us growing older, incontinence - the loss of bladder control - is a common and often embarrassing problem. Now imagine living on the streets without bathrooms or privacy, or the ability to change into clean clothes. Elderly homelessness is a serious crisis, and we need you to help take action to end homelessness.
    Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
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  • @InvisiblePeople
    @InvisiblePeople  3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

    • @lasparklecovington1238
      @lasparklecovington1238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Never give up is on here asking for money

    • @donnamariewilliams8261
      @donnamariewilliams8261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mark, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.. Mine has been gone for over 30 yrs, but I am so much like her and look so much like her, she's within me as your Mom is within you! I love you, brother!! Thank you for what you do!!

    • @tarotbloom4871
      @tarotbloom4871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I like the detailed description !

    • @karenthomas3486
      @karenthomas3486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Please how can we send $ and/or resources to this man?

    • @usctrojan7
      @usctrojan7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Is the money generated from this TH-cam channel given back to the people who tell their stories?

  • @miola2083
    @miola2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +982

    An elderly person should never be homeless. As a society we've failed. We must do better.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @FullTimeDosser
      @FullTimeDosser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Us guys in the UK Have it Eazy we Get Benefits and council housing Also Free Health care Homelessness must be soo hard in the US

    • @nightingaleofsorrow9349
      @nightingaleofsorrow9349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@alexhoffman7460 If you are here you are a survivor! I understand for I once was in your shoes. Things will get better and never lose hope. People like Mark with invisible people can and will help! God bless...

    • @fr1x
      @fr1x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      it's america's reality, here in europe i've rarely see seniors out on the streets, it's messed up, fix your country.

    • @FullTimeDosser
      @FullTimeDosser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@fr1x True Dat I would never want to live there

  • @yogiyogesh815
    @yogiyogesh815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +743

    he talks about her so fondly "fishing friend " my real soul mate " "best friend Pray God give him the strength to continue living....

    • @seanpatrick7019
      @seanpatrick7019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I have a wife who is my best friend. I know what he means. God love him.

    • @royalloyalty8248
      @royalloyalty8248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It made my day. He REALLY loved her. God swt BLESS hin

    • @erion3612
      @erion3612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What God you talking about? If there was a god like you portray god to be people would not sufer like this and he is not the only one.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @TJ14225
      @TJ14225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@erion3612 Let people believe whatever they want to believe. Don't be an asshole.

  • @justjoy7194
    @justjoy7194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    I want to reach this man, he has a Pure heart he really made me cry, God help us all.

    • @susanwedell7627
      @susanwedell7627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I would love to help him

    • @mariarod6998
      @mariarod6998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I would love to help

    • @lindasmilesrfree6067
      @lindasmilesrfree6067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I would love to help him too. ❤How can we help him? What can we do? 😭

    • @mariacosta2072
      @mariacosta2072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ♥️♥️🙏🙏💔💔

    • @mimi1o8
      @mimi1o8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too, I wish I could help him 😔

  • @willbuthead7538
    @willbuthead7538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Intelligent, gentle gentleman. Life can be so cruel.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @tywalker2397
      @tywalker2397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@alexhoffman7460 god bless you

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tywalker2397 god bless you as well

    • @vasu749
      @vasu749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 scam

    • @jhart7304
      @jhart7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no good deed goes unpunished.

  • @lamunecachannel1885
    @lamunecachannel1885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    Please help Mr Simba get housing and he should be a writer , actor and should have a documentary about his life

    • @lamunecachannel1885
      @lamunecachannel1885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      And please send him a go fund me

    • @rolandolivares3973
      @rolandolivares3973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i strongly agreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

    • @sandyknowles5638
      @sandyknowles5638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Toynbee Yonkers very true

    • @JB-pf3fx
      @JB-pf3fx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Toynbee Yonkers ... Your struggle will be much less as you learn to reach out to help someone else. A smile, for example, doesn't cost anything.
      It can, however, put a bit of sunshine in a person's life. It's FREE. Bless someone as you pass by. It will come back to you in uncountable measure.

    • @banabaksenbirtanemsin1025
      @banabaksenbirtanemsin1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🙏

  • @FantazomiXroma
    @FantazomiXroma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Imagine trying to grieve your spouse’s death but then on top of that to be penniless and learning that you’re going to be evicted. Alone. Just painful. 😔 I hope he is doing much better.

  • @timmc8444
    @timmc8444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    depression is like drowning and when no one is there to toss you a life raft you often drown!

    • @bmarie8965
      @bmarie8965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      True and the more we think on it the worse it gets!, its hard

    • @danyellg3079
      @danyellg3079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🙏💔

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It does, but eventually there will come the person who comes with a raft, and pulls you up. If you keep on going. :)

    • @sarahsparks7187
      @sarahsparks7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree and people do not understand. I became homeless after losing my car and apartment. With four sisters and four brothers, I was turned away and left to sleep on the street until there was an opening at the homeless shelter.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sarahsparks7187 I'm so sorry. God bless you, and your family. I pray you're okay now.

  • @thelumpenproletariat6393
    @thelumpenproletariat6393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    "It helps when people care."
    As you live your life - please remember this when dealing with anybody in the world who crosses your path
    "It helps when people care."

  • @Robsreviews85
    @Robsreviews85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Setup a GoFundMe for this man.

    • @lebrandonanhtuan
      @lebrandonanhtuan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im in

    • @neshellmyers997
      @neshellmyers997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too let me know information

    • @ddsgabo
      @ddsgabo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm in too

    • @gna8an
      @gna8an ปีที่แล้ว

      So……. Did you do it yet?

  • @seanpatrick7019
    @seanpatrick7019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    This man is an authentic mystic. He walks with God for real.

    • @jhart7304
      @jhart7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Being a hermit and isolated creates the situation.

    • @josht.3320
      @josht.3320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Powerful words Patrick 🙏🏾

    • @researchbear3960
      @researchbear3960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes!!!

  • @mannylamont5757
    @mannylamont5757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Please provide an update on Simba. Please connect him with some assistance.

    • @kenwall777
      @kenwall777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen. I'm poor as dirt but I'd donate something to him.

    • @coolkevo
      @coolkevo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kenwall777 me too

    • @karencash7919
      @karencash7919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@coolkevo Me as well....help Simba in Jesus name...if simba lived in northern California i would give him a room in my house for free

  • @davewilliams1719
    @davewilliams1719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Jesus hold his hand and give him strength each and everyday

  • @geoffcrew6732
    @geoffcrew6732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Just want to give that bro a hug.

  • @ToBeAnnounced2024
    @ToBeAnnounced2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    This man has the Holy Spirit. Full of truth and light. God bless and protect him so he can spread this information.

    • @SuperMsmargaret
      @SuperMsmargaret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How can a human know a person is Jesus believer, we can't human and spirit are opposites to each other. No human can know humans heart only Jesus know.

  • @twinkletoes2717
    @twinkletoes2717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    we can learn more about life from this 65 year old man than any school will ever teach you

  • @dianehill9353
    @dianehill9353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    What a very nice and well spoken gentleman this man is.God help him in every way..

  • @Kiki-yw9kc
    @Kiki-yw9kc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    That old man just breaks my heart, he is so smart and a decent guy. He talks more sense than most, he so deserves a second chance. Please God someone offers him that or he even gets a room to call his own. 🙏💔

    • @Kiki-yw9kc
      @Kiki-yw9kc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fatherscarecourtsdont1389 I live in Ireland

    • @Kiki-yw9kc
      @Kiki-yw9kc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fatherscarecourtsdont1389 thanks for the advice, you have changed my life 😁

  • @zhansen2
    @zhansen2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm in tears for this man. God I pray that you comfort this man's soul and give him a miracle this christmas.

    • @lisav834
      @lisav834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen 🙏🏻

  • @DarlaVaughan
    @DarlaVaughan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    That the mother figures be appreciated. What a wish. Not one was for himself. A beautiful man. May he be blessed with everything his soul needs here on earth.

    • @LadyLsound
      @LadyLsound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Incredible man...breaks my heart of where he is at the moment... so sensitive and a deep character....

    • @julielarson3107
      @julielarson3107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@LadyLsound now THAT is truly a man. God bless him.

    • @jkkic426
      @jkkic426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is EXACTLY WHAT I SAID. THIS MAN IS NOT SELFISH. HE MADE NOT ONE WISH FOR HIMSELF! EVERY WISH WAS FOR EVERYONE IN THAT SITUATION AND FOR EVERYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD. HE IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN.

  • @kashiskash
    @kashiskash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Heartbreaking listing to this genuine dignified Man

  • @williamvasquez7889
    @williamvasquez7889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    I will be praying for that homeless man and all the homeless around the world✝️🙏🏼❤️

    • @nightingaleofsorrow9349
      @nightingaleofsorrow9349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you William!

    • @irishart1361
      @irishart1361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @DLIP DLIP the "salty atheist" is right, though. Where will praying w/out action get him??? Reply appreciated

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't just pray, do something. I gave my last two slices of cheese and a bottle of water to a "zombie" who didn't thank me, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Do something, do any little thing.

    • @trailsdetails4061
      @trailsdetails4061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Toynbee Yonkers Lol you complain about people only caring for themselves yet at the same time shit on people who pray for other people, being compassionate and hoping their situation will get better.

    • @philips77778
      @philips77778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Prayer does nothing. Pay for them, not pray

  • @jm1733
    @jm1733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    I'd be willing to give this man a place to live and help him get on his feet. He would have to be willing to move to Kansas but i would be absolutely honored to do it. If the interviewer is willing to help me speak with this man, it's a done deal.

    • @thedisgruntledharpist6699
      @thedisgruntledharpist6699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      First time I've seen anyone make a comment like that. Most people come here and say how bad they feel etc, but you're a person of action. I like that!

    • @myskyishigher4480
      @myskyishigher4480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Try his Facebook the links are in the description

    • @princesstoz644
      @princesstoz644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You're such an angel!

    • @jayshreerajaram9024
      @jayshreerajaram9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh...great.You are truly an angel.

    • @angelawierda760
      @angelawierda760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🙏❤🙏

  • @rising1786
    @rising1786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    He did not wish for anything for himself, not a home or job. What a selfless man! God bless.

    • @chrysichrysi7889
      @chrysichrysi7889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      But he SHOULD wish that for himself. Being too selfless is what got him homeless. It's OK to think about your own well being first. You can't actually help anyone if you can't help yourself first. I wish people would Stop praising this and actually encourage people to do what's possible to get back up to sea level.
      He's too far into depression, you can hear that.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.

    • @willforeverpubg8264
      @willforeverpubg8264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 God be with this person in comfort them because,Covid 19 has changed lives in so many people are getting lay off from work and can't keep up with rent due to losing their job,But the land lord don't care what that person going though in it's sad..If you had a cash app at least I can do is give you 5 dollars.

    • @liztrainer895
      @liztrainer895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Which is why he deserves a home that he can afford. No one deserves to have to live outside .

  • @irishart1361
    @irishart1361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Let's take action. How can we set up a GoFundMe nd get in touch with him. Suggestions?

    • @taylorsara1237
      @taylorsara1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes I would like to donate...

    • @valeriedavis2466
      @valeriedavis2466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I want to help too, please let me know

    • @joeannguy4839
      @joeannguy4839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too

    • @iampennylane777
      @iampennylane777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Count me in

    • @danpan001
      @danpan001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hopefully the owner of this channel can help us to find him

  • @StaceySsch
    @StaceySsch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    He would be a wonderful spokesperson and representative , God bless him in Jesus precious name

  • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
    @myfabulouslifewithlupus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I have watched nearly every episode of IP but something about *his* particular story, that touched me in a different way and is especially heartbreaking to me. You are in my prayers. Sending love and hugs and please set up a go fund me so I can help.

    • @jspeagle6982
      @jspeagle6982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He is the embodiment of compassion. A beautiful human being!

    • @8ofwands300
      @8ofwands300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too. I'd like to help him...

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, although it may not be practical to keep setting up individual GoFundMes for each interviewee; I think Mark should set up a general GoFundMe to raise funds that then could be tapped to give these people some help.

    • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
      @myfabulouslifewithlupus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@clairelumiere2901 Agreed

    • @tammyjackson4617
      @tammyjackson4617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ME TO I WANT TO HELP HIM SO VERY MUCH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM

  • @siriusvenus8708
    @siriusvenus8708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He's such a beautiful person left as an outsider due to economic stress.

  • @jleigh4886
    @jleigh4886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I wish I could tell this man he is going to be OK. But, until we deal with the great inequity in our world, nothing will change. I pray for this lovely man.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would love to help this man and would contribute to do so. It’s a shame no way is provided to help these people on an individual basis either through things like cash app/PayPal or by creating a general GoFundMe to provide a way to access some funds to help these interviewees. So frustrating!

  • @kimberleypex
    @kimberleypex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    A very charming man. With a great heart. God 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 help this man !

  • @pamelamcknight6948
    @pamelamcknight6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    May God give him the strength to keep on keeping on. His story touched me to tears. He is me, he is you, we are each other. This could happen to anyone. Love will conquer all.

    • @pamelamcknight6948
      @pamelamcknight6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Choice Williams I don’t agree, this could happen to anyone, even working people. There are working people that are homeless too. Especially in a city where the rental rates are sky high.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Choice Williams Being a caregiver for a terminally ill spouse is not the same as “living off women”. At the least he’s got issues with his mental health & likely physical issues as insomnia & incontinence were mentioned. Those things can prevent someone from working. Often they can’t access treatment for their medical & psychological issues; that combined with no housing and it becomes next to impossible to, “Get a job”.

    • @richardyingling6972
      @richardyingling6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Choice Williams You are what is wrong with society. Your thought process is garbage.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Choice Williams You seem to profess to know more about this situation than logically possible unless you have psychic powers, and you are making value judgments about this man when you’ve only listened to him speak for literally minutes. Don’t know why you’re all up & arms about men who live off women. For you to be protesting like this, I assume you must have personal experience with this issue & it hit a nerve. Yes, I’m sure your opinion will still stand, & I’ll let it stand with you on the other side of TH-cam. Sorry for your pain-I hope you find healing. ✌️☮️

  • @ah4333
    @ah4333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The amount of money in this nation, nobody should be homeless. This is heartbreaking.

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's by design, and yes your absolutely correct, it shouldn't happen no matter what.

    • @kenwall777
      @kenwall777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did Maxine Watters get to live in a mansion on $175k a year? We know.

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This a sad story. Now he has to be strong for himself. God bless this gentlemen.

  • @Bia_ynn
    @Bia_ynn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    May God keep him safe, and give him the confidence to carry on
    May God keep him under his protection

  • @brandonmelvin313
    @brandonmelvin313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This made me cry I feel the same towards my girl I been with her for 6 years she is my best friend to I wish you were in Georgia I would love to help u

    • @pablodrescher-flores9884
      @pablodrescher-flores9884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Similar story myself, brother. Makes me hold my girl even tighter.

    • @dracosmith8233
      @dracosmith8233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Trust me lossin ur wife ur bestfriend is hard I lost my wife almost 5 years now my heart goes out 2 him I wish he wuz here n ga also

  • @Panicatthejazz
    @Panicatthejazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    His story is so heartbreaking and he is really articulate, his situation is just unfortunate. I hope he heals and gets back on his feet soon.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. Mia passione was my jobs name. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @Schwertfisch13
      @Schwertfisch13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 The warmest greetings and best wishes from Germany. Everyones complaining about Covid here atm, and even though the politicans do fuck many things up here aswell, hearing your stories from over the pond makes me realise how blessed we are here because we don't get chewed up and spat out as it seems to be the case alot in the US right now. Stay strong Ya'll. Sadly I'm a broke ass dude myself.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexhoffman7460 I'm sorry that's happened to you. Just keep strong, Things will get better. God's watching you. He's going to take care of you.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Schwertfisch13 I'm sorry, that's what's happening. Keep on going. God's watching you. He's going to take care of you. Just keep on going.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@themajor5824 Iknow im knowing eventually better days are to come. May god bless you

  • @alisakran7063
    @alisakran7063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The way he talked about her being his "soulmate" and "fishing buddy" really got me. Just hearing him speak within' the first 30 seconds shows you how intelligent he really is.

  • @mr.anfieldfootball
    @mr.anfieldfootball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Man I'm literally crying my heart out 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 wish I was a millionaire to send you some money for a home

    • @mr.anfieldfootball
      @mr.anfieldfootball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @cam pig hahahahahah for real tho DAWG he should

    • @tomi1991I
      @tomi1991I 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @cam pig true! I really wish he would.All the nonses he's buying for his friends just makes me ...😐

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is precisely why you aren't rich. The people who are on an unending quest for infinite greed at the cost of others. People who want to genuinely help others are the ones at the bottom. It's a bleak, yet true reality.

  • @ariahlea
    @ariahlea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    God bless this man. He had a certain peace about him and I'm praying for his safety out there 🙏🏽

  • @kidbehindthewheel9025
    @kidbehindthewheel9025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Most people don't realize it but you just one paycheck away or one sickness away from being like this

  • @chemskiesukvol.2covid19isbs
    @chemskiesukvol.2covid19isbs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I was homeless in Selby, north Yorkshire England for almost a year after my divorce. From Scotland so had nobody to help me except the salvation army cooking me a meal once a week and letting me charge my phone while I was eating. The worst thing was not being able to wash via shower or a bath, best part was my old Staffordshire bull terrier being by my side 24/7. She died in 2016 aged almost 23.
    Got a new staffie pup last year then adopted an old dog de Bordeaux this year 🤗.
    I hope he finds his happy place before the coming shit goes down for real in 2021.

    • @southernbassngyrl
      @southernbassngyrl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      God be with you baby. I couldn't imagine being on the streets. No one should ever be homeless never

    • @claudiajones356
      @claudiajones356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May God open all our hearts to help our fellow human being

  • @jamstagerable
    @jamstagerable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Prayers for this man 🙏

  • @pkingglazersout6665
    @pkingglazersout6665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    The feeling of losing a dear one is unbelievably sad and we all have gone through it, wish you all the best for the future, hope you find a job and settle down.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

  • @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112
    @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I so wish I could adopt this man and house and feed him. :-(

    • @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112
      @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pollyannalight6313 I wish I did have the power but I don't. He's in Cali, I'm in Michigan, and I'm low income. I barely scrape by.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d like to help but no way is ever provided to help these people individually, either through something like cash app/PayPal or a general GoFundMe where funds raised could be dispersed as needed. Even if you were willing to go to Cali, you could wander Venice Beach all day and never see him. So don’t feel bad if you have no funds to help because I have funds and can’t help either.

    • @carriebankswright9036
      @carriebankswright9036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you could make it to Alabama I will share my home with you until you get on your feet

  • @val6937
    @val6937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man is awesome. I hope he feels happy soon.

  • @MonaMarMag
    @MonaMarMag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It is a great shame for this world.
    How some can have so much for doing nothing and some give their life for others and have nothing in return .
    May God bless you .

  • @bindy8054
    @bindy8054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This beautiful man is pure love. God bless him..we all need to listen to his words and take a good look at ourselves... ..walk a mile in that man,s shoes...Where is the Love!.?.💔.We are all responsible for each other, we should step over the dividing lines and come together. Helping each other..it's the only way we can all be truly happy. Mankind needs to be be kind to man...just my heartfelt ...God bless ❤️🙏

  • @niwamanyanicholus5012
    @niwamanyanicholus5012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You can really feel the pain in his voice, too much love for life.

  • @CodeE558
    @CodeE558 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This gentle man IS on point to teach all walks of life. When you really LISTEN x

  • @WAKINUPwithDee
    @WAKINUPwithDee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Simba, thank you for sharing what you’ve gone through. I wish you had a safe space of your own.

  • @christianwright9053
    @christianwright9053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    There's a kindness and gentleness in his eyes, and speech as well as a deep sadnesss. I feel for him! He seems like a good man.

  • @Confusedbluebear
    @Confusedbluebear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    His 3 wishes.... Absolutely beautiful 🥺😣😭

  • @evelinacerna5673
    @evelinacerna5673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a beautiful soul this guy have. Bless this guy

  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    God Bless him 🙏

  • @ventwilliams3352
    @ventwilliams3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a good dude u can FEEL his spirit, love for people, wanting change for (everybody) and not just hisself.

  • @pickinforalivin
    @pickinforalivin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    what a lovely man. God bless him and protect him.

  • @AdliberateVideoProduction
    @AdliberateVideoProduction 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a lovely man. At the end I saw how much kindness he had for all people and how much sadness he has for where we are right now.

  • @themetachristian8933
    @themetachristian8933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He is beautiful
    I feel his energy
    His skin his teeth he is beautiful

  • @jlouis9540
    @jlouis9540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What a gentle man. He clearly has depression and needs medical help. He needs a full physical and medication for his incontinence issues. Is there a go fund me page for this gentleman?

  • @donnamanzares8440
    @donnamanzares8440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man should be a speaker for the homeless. He is a very articulate and intelligent. He speaks from the heart. I pray for him to be able to get housing. He deserves a better life.

  • @melaninwarrior6420
    @melaninwarrior6420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man my heart is aching with pain hearing this brother explain his sitiation, I pray that he will be lifted off this situation by the lord.

  • @specialk5579
    @specialk5579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Simba my heart aches for you and your loss God Loves You thru all this peril stay STRONG praying for prosperity for YOU 🙏🏾💞

  • @maxinemadlopha211
    @maxinemadlopha211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just love this man.

  • @paulawhetzel9352
    @paulawhetzel9352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I just want to hug & hold him.So heart breaking.

  • @KP-mv2rx
    @KP-mv2rx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I live in Venice where was this I want to find this man and help him out

    • @patsyplamer2898
      @patsyplamer2898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please mis if you can, im not from here,im 😔 realy crying.

    • @iampennylane777
      @iampennylane777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i want to help him too, im in canada, no elderly should be homeless. it really made me so sad to hear his sad story of how his life is and all that happened.

  • @psychedelichippie9759
    @psychedelichippie9759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My god, how riveting. This man has put a whole new meaning to homeless for me. 💔

  • @jenq436
    @jenq436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Someone please give him a room or something to help him out.

  • @odessajackson4551
    @odessajackson4551 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A very articulate intelligent black man.. very well spoken...I could listen to him talk all day!!! He's a survivor!!!

  • @IreneMy
    @IreneMy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    God bless him and all the homeless folks out there.

  • @deverx3498
    @deverx3498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the way he speaks, and I love his voice.
    I feel hîs pain, and I feel the Love he has for people.

  • @kaymartin9543
    @kaymartin9543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man really pulled on my heart string. He is full of compassion. God please help him.

  • @DaisyAnnabelle65
    @DaisyAnnabelle65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    God Help this Man has gone through hell! May The Lord Bless him in a great way! May his wife Rest in Peace! Im very sorry Sir for your great loss. xxoo

  • @beckylby8409
    @beckylby8409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My heart aches for this gentleman & all homeless. This should not be! God please be with these people & get them the help they need. These people are not all bad & should be helped first & foremost as well as our veterans. Help these humans before foreigners!

  • @JESUSisLORDBiblestudy-channel
    @JESUSisLORDBiblestudy-channel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    @10:40 ahh be careful... he really cares for others and has so much anxiety too... God bless you brother

  • @arthurf.672
    @arthurf.672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He speaks more of her than of his situation. God bless him, thats heartbreaking.

  • @brittsbit8847
    @brittsbit8847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Pain, we must lift one another up! God Help us!

  • @ladytea697
    @ladytea697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So very sad. My heart breaks for him. He deserves to live in a home. I noticed he asked nothing for himself 😢 God Bless 💜🙏🏾

  • @FragileCrab
    @FragileCrab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The fact that this man is stuck in this situation is a absolute shame and embarrassment to this country. I'm sad and moved by his story but also so angry that we aren't doing better for our fellow humans who are just trying to get through life, especially a beautiful and insightful soul like this man. It doesn't have to be this way.

  • @foureyedchick
    @foureyedchick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I am very sorry for this man. So, I pray to God for his comfort and for his financial needs to be met. Losing his wife is terrible. I lost my husband a few years ago. And now I lost jobs in my cleaning and driving business, and I am struggling to pay rent to my landlord, and I'm afraid of eviction. But, at least I have a little dog to keep me company. God forbid that I become homeless with my dog! Living in a car is bad! I'm glad at least his mother is alive! Both my mother and father died, so I am an orphan now!

    • @bmarie8965
      @bmarie8965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So sorry, God bless, he sees your struggle and knows what you need

  • @ruthdawang6044
    @ruthdawang6044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Please dear God, I pray some kindhearted people will befriend and help this poor man. If I was in the US, I would try to help him. God keep him strong and safe. I pray that things will get better for him.

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Be thankful everyday that you aren't in the USA. It's a dystopian cesspool, for anyone who isn't well off, or an elite.

  • @theworldoflyrics3176
    @theworldoflyrics3176 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This man is so talented he could easily become a writer, cause he understands that the main problem is this so-called ,,structure" and he was right when he said that it's never about money but about people, may God bless his heart and I hope he's doing well now

  • @lordkiza8838
    @lordkiza8838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    At 28 I know some of his pain
    I hope hes okay and still going

  • @giftednanointedcrafts6650
    @giftednanointedcrafts6650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank u Lord God for a roof over my head food to eat, and i am able to pay my bills. this situation could happen to anyone never take what u have for granted.

  • @crystalhaze111
    @crystalhaze111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I pray that God heals this man's heart and body and provides him with an earthly home soon. My mind just can't fathom that we live in a world/society where entertainers and athletes make millions, and so much money is invested in things like space exploration, but there are so many people on this planet who lack basic things that humans NEED.

  • @Melivisiona
    @Melivisiona 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you! You will be together again when God calls you home.

  • @Sn00ps
    @Sn00ps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Everyone should remember to have a conversation with someone in need around Christmas and maby lend a hand at a shelter or just buy someone who needs it a warm meal there is so many ways to help people that we dont utilize day to day because we forget to being busy with our own lives.

  • @josht.3320
    @josht.3320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I truly feel like he’s a reflection of God ...man has been touched by an angel 🙏🏾

  • @twinkletoes2717
    @twinkletoes2717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God Bless the whole world

  • @chloehouse4587
    @chloehouse4587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    God bless

  • @Tammy121111
    @Tammy121111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    PRAYING FOR EVERYONE EVERYWHERES

  • @Styled.byLuci
    @Styled.byLuci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I send him so much love.

  • @totality_seeker
    @totality_seeker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a kind compassionate man Simba is, To listen to his life story and the emotion he conveys whilst telling it is both Heart breaking and Inspirational. To have watched your soul mate and beloved battle illness and then lose her has to be the hardest cruel episode someone could ever endure and yet Simba has a dignity and generosity of spirit that shines through. We know how much you loved and adored her and she was very lucky to have shared her life with such a fine human being as you Simba. Best wishes and the kindest of thoughts i send to you from the uk.

  • @heidi.a.thomson
    @heidi.a.thomson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beatiful person. It's difficult to feel a connection with these people interviewed and not then be able to help directly. Each person who is homeless matters, has value as a human being, has a story that people need to hear and care about.

  • @ufukcaliskan1905
    @ufukcaliskan1905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He stops talking and says her mom to watch out because of car. Touched me brother.

  • @jspeagle6982
    @jspeagle6982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! Absolutely heartbreaking! I will be thinking about this man 6 months from now.

  • @SuperTruthful
    @SuperTruthful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He's entitled to social security. I know with the pandemic right now it's hard but the system must help him...

  • @redreets
    @redreets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man's story broke my heart. I have never felt so sickened by how humanity has turned out. What a beautiful soul. I live in the UK but would love to help this man in someway 😢

  • @rubenwhitaker5547
    @rubenwhitaker5547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simba made brought me to tears, what a giant heart he has. I wish the world had as much love for Simba as he does for the world.

  • @quieteleventi299
    @quieteleventi299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    May god help everyone that needs it 🖤🖤🖤

  • @grokomtur2015
    @grokomtur2015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    may god bless him with peace and happiness