It's wonderful that her son has this rare educational opportunity, even though she herself lost her job as a teacher and quickly became homeless, thus showing how underappreciated and underfunded education is in America. This special school is a great effort, but still a band aid.
@@organizedchaos4559 she had her life together until 6 months ago, she had a home, an education, and a career. Her child is at least 6 years old. You can’t un-have a kid.
@@vysharra No one understands till it hits them. People with good jobs and benefits, always say why have kids if you can't afford them. Never looking at the fact that many people had decent paying jobs till they were laid off, or the job closed
This is so cute that what they are doing is single-handedly inspiring an entire generation. We never forget experiences that make us feel good as a child so imagine in 10 years when they are graduating high school they may want to do something similar like this to help the houseless families.
People live beyond their means If you can't afford to live in the city then leave it! It's not the government's job to make sure you make a certain amount of money That's communist bullshit
When she said she was a teacher in Oklahoma, my first reaction was it makes sense.she was one step away from poverty. Teachers get paid nothing in Oklahoma. When I taught in OK, I could only afford to eat 1 meal a day and I didn't have children. It was sad. Rough times. I left, moved to Texas and got a 20,000 increase to my salary. OK needs to pay their teachers more
@Katherine H yesssss. I worked part time at kohls to afford to eat 2 meals a day. My manager made a 6 figure salary at kohls and I saw flyers at Aldi that they were hiring managers and starting salary was 50k . 🙊🙊 I was shocked, as a teacher only making 30k. I also noticed that too. The teachers that struggled were single and the teachers who had the nicest decorated classroom with fancy supplies had husbands. They didn't complain about the salary. They were working for fun cuz their husband's paid everything. I left right after the strike. I couldn't take it anymore 😪
@Jenete j yes, as a teacher in Lawton,Oklahoma in 2018, I was making around 30,000. After the 2018 strike, the state gave teachers a 5k raise. So I guess teachers now make around 35k now. It's sad really
@@cristinagarcia2328 I don't live in OK but I remember the ugly backlash directed at teachers when they went on strike. It was terrible. I couldn't believe the disgusting rhetoric. 😓
For those of you criticizing: her son is clean, fed, being educated, and fortunately has a roof over his head. Compared to others in the same situation, she is blessed and is doing a good job. Hopefully you won’t go through what she’s going through.
When the little kid said "it is like jail" it broke my heart. No children should experience this. It is absurd that if you lose your job in the States you can be homeless...but I guess the old tale of the "American dream" still resonates over there.
The American Dream is not even a thing in the USA for many years. We have allowed narcissistic crooks to force the destruction of many good families and allowed the crooks to convince society that they alone are entitled! It's ridiculous and must end for our democracy to thrive. We have a severe shortage of affordable, climate sustainable housing and CEO's typically earning over 3,000 times what the average mid-level employee earns. We're working on it-keep the faith!
I wasn't homeless until my late teens/early twenties, at that age we'd get alot of blame for our situations, so it goes without saying that the shelters were like prisons but to hear a 6 year old say that has me in tears its truly heartbreaking.
@@jansonshine9082 The ceos make more money because they are able to statistically put in more effort than the average person. They have more dominant traits. The American dream is very real. You dig yourself out of any hole no matter how deep. It’s just that many people prefer to just call themselves a victim instead of trying to solve their problems. You can change anything in your life that you don’t like. If you have a problem you should looking for answers in the mirror.
Every school district should have this, especially during these hard economic times. It would alleviate the stress and anxiety of kids experiencing homelessness and create a safe learning environment until they feel comfortable going to a different school or until family circumstances change. This is awesome
I live in Oklahoma and have heard nothing of this. I am proud and amazed to see this in OK. I'm not the least bit surprised that the state does not fund a bit this. Don't tell Stitt or he will outlaw it.
What a stunning indictment of this country. The federal/state govts should be the ones taking the initiative to fund PUBLIC schools for homeless kids. We shouldn't have to rely on private donors.
@@Bringon-dw8dx at least we have one, and those other “deleveloped” countries are almost are ethno states with 10 million of less people. So if you think we should be like them you want 280 non white dead right, so we can match their population and racial demographics in order to provide for our society as easily as they do?
@@bsaforlife calm down nazi. You forget the USA runs like little countries within states, which far better match the numbers of other nations with better education systems. That is no excuse for a poor education system. I will also remind you that many cultures actually have a BETTER attitude towards education then white Americans.
This is awesome! Broke my heart that the young man said "the shelter was like jail". I need to find out how to donate to this school. I don't make much but I'm sure anything would be appreciated 🙏.
I wouldn't want my child to return to the public fool system after going here. This school looks wonderful. They even take naps something they don't allow in kindergartens anymore
Most schools are run like prisons. All the kids sitting in a row, walking in a row, eating in a row. Very rarely are schools allow creativity and such nice 1-1 interactions in the classrooms. The playground seems really nice as well. This appears to be an excellent school.
I don’t know what you’re talking about I’ve never heard of a kindergarten classroom where kids take naps. I’m 31 years old my kindergarten room didn’t have naps my preschool did but kids typically stop taking naps around the preschool age by kindergarten they don’t need it.
I’m studying to become a teacher and I always had a dream of having my own school. Today an idea came into my head of having my own school for kids with very low income, foster care and so on. I didn’t know these schools existed until I saw this randomly pop into my TH-cam the same day I thought about this idea. I think it’s a sign🥺
OH MY GOODNESS! I truly have been praying about this for a while now. It has been my dream to open my own school specifically for kids who are low income and poverty. I didn’t think it could happen (thought of the idea after witnessing hardcore bullying at my school) and asked God to help me with my vision and I just happened to find this video and to see your comment, praise God! I pray that He orders your steps and make your plans succeed. We need more schools/establishments like this so please keep pushing! I have my school name, mascot and mission statement. I want mine to be Christian private school too
My goal is for my private school to also have staff that are formerly homeless or have had hardships. Wow I am so blessed and happy right now to know that other people want the same thing!
That's so awesome, they have all they need in school. God bless those behind this, the world needs more of this. To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer.
Just think, literally every school in the US could be like this if we took the trillions we spent on wars and used it on something worthwhile. What a different we could have made.
This warmed my heart! As an educator, I can tell that Positive Tomorrows' educational philosophy is child-centered and grounded in deep compassion for these families. I can only hope such school models will be replicated around the world.
7:08 No child is a “drain” on the system, the system is not set up to support them. Also, it’s way more important that you’re saving the child than saving money for the school system. Every child deserves a supportive environment in which to learn and grow.
Thank you! I was looking for this comment. Why was her best argument that it saves the school system and therefore the non homeless students, time and resources in the classroom? 🤔 Why was her reasoning not based on the best interests of the children in her care? AND that she literally called them a ‘drain on the public school system’. Ouch. I can’t imagine if I was one of her students seeing this.
I will also have financial education for the adult and perhaps a mandatory emergency account directly deposited from their paychecks, example 5% per month.
Shelters like this and community colleges really make a lot of difference. I hope people learn to appreciate them more. I grew up in a similar school (a public city school that serves a struggling area; had adequate funding which is rare) growing up as an immigrant. It tremendously helped the area
You should know that sometimes that is the mentality some ppl had and when the dollars dazzled their eyes everything changed from being caring and giving to mean and selfish beings. Not all but some at least that's what usually hapens when you get into higher power.
"A staggering 2.5 million children are now homeless each year in America. This historic high represents one in every 30 children in the United States." in the richest country in the world.
"People need to realizes that most of us are just a couple missed check away from homelessness." that is such a sad and true statement. Places like this give me hope for change.
So beautiful. In 20 years when these children are adults they will look back and recognize what a blessing this place is for anybody who society has left behind
@@Ajm833 you are a AZZ hole for making that comment. You expect someone who's homeless to home school their children. You better watch how you treat others because you never know, you might become homeless one day.
This school is a light in a world of darkness. I wish this school was replicated all over the country. I would dedicate my time and whatever money I had to support something like this. This is an amazing resource. Thank you for sharing.
So she’s gonna just skip the fact that he said it was like prison 😳. You can tell there’s some sort of a mental drain on him. His body language says it all. Although this program has been around for years, I can’t believe it took a pandemic to shine further light on this. I hope that landlord gets his
Wow this is amazing. I have heard about a school like this. However in a big city there was only one in the entire city. There needs to be more schools like these across the country to support these kids and families.
I used to hate it when we had no electricity or running water and my alcoholic addict father used to ask me to go get Chinese food. Walking in and asking for a Happy Family (C12) with a tear in my eye. Humiliating.
as someone who wants to become a teacher i would gladly teach in a school like this even if it means i’m seeing a smaller paycheck than my counterparts
So many people are so judgmental about homeless situations that are different for everyone. Many people WORK long hours everyday and still struggle.! Not everyone’s foundation is the same remember that not everyone comes from good families with support
She is an amazing mom. I have two degrees and I've never been able to make a living wage. If I didn't have my family to help support I would be homeless too
That sounds like it’s completely your fault lol. I cannot believe you would go and get two degrees and then do nothing with your life. That’s a hug YOU problem.
We need more schools like this in local areas. Poverty is everywhere and this could make so many children’s lives easier and accessible. It would be outstanding in our nation and to many children and teens going through homelessness.
I love this. Especially since the school understands the situation. I wish we had this when I was in school. My school assumed everyone has cell phones and computers but they didn't realize there was some kids who didn't even have a place called home. I remember how hard it was pretending everything was OK.
omg... this is so kind of people. this whole made my whole day. and I hope there'll be more schools like this across countries. Be safe and may all the children and kind people there be happy and flourishing!❣️
I’m glad this documentary even briefly talked about how internet access isn’t a privilege anymore. It’s a utility like power or water and should be treated as such
I’m glad that there’s a school out there that helps these kids! I was one of those kids growing up, I was always homeless, starving and moving from couch to couch and school to school. It makes me happy to see that these kids won’t have to go through what me and so many others went through .
as a kid I was homeless a few times but up in Minneapolis and went to a homeless school but it was more like a day care for us then teaching us so I so glad some of the homeless schools have gotten better
I cried and cried watching this.. happy for them to have a space like this but also sad for those that don’t. All the thoughtfulness of clothing & backpacks really touched me. I felt so overwhelmed with emotion. Bless all the children and families facing homelessness life can be rough I hope you press through to greater days 🧡
I wish I could’ve gone to a place like this as a kid. My mom, sister and me had to live in a homeless shelter for 1 year when my mom left my abusive alcoholic father. We got picked on in school and my bus driver would drop me off in the middle of nowhere on purpose and say I had nowhere to go anyways. I was 7 years old.
I’m so sorry. That makes me so mad! Why on earth would the bus driver be so cruel to a child! Really feels like people in poverty are socially acceptable to discriminate against :(
It hurts my heart to hear the mom say that she’s a bad mother bc she’s homeless. Seeing her engaged with her kids is a walkway to being a great mother. Many kids just want someone who is willing to listen. I really hope things get better for all the families especially the kids bc they will become bright ppl in the future.
I was homeless in Montreal, Canada for 7 years (until November 2020) and I have never seen children that young without a home. Normally they go to group homes (where I grew up). I wish I could help.
God bless everyone who contributed to this project and made it happen...and bless those who love and guide those children. We need these schools EVERYWHERE.
It is good that this exists, but this arrangement is the exception here in the USA. I was born here in the USA and I am a patriotic citizen and a progressive who wants this country to imitate Denmark's success in dealing issues of homelessness, education, healthcare, and livable minimum wage. The problem it that plutocratic Republicans in the US Senate block measures to make the needed changes. We need to get Senators from the D.C. and Puerto Rico. We need constitutional amendments to have senators be as proportional representation rather 2 per state regardless of population. Wyoming should not have the same number of senators as California. We also need to abolish the electoral college and have all presidential elections determined by the popular vote. We also need to repeal the misnomer "Citizens' United" which allows for extreme legalized bribery by greedy corporations to politicians.
Middle class and upper middle class people everywhere in the world need to remember that they're closer to homelessness than they'll ever be to being multi millionaires and billionaires so stop listening to scaremongering conspiracy theories about the evils of social welfare. Rich people are paying less taxes than you. Demand that they pay more taxes. If you earn less than 1 million per year in the US you don't ever have to worry about increased taxes for the 10%, it's about holding the extremely rich accountable. The creamy layer if you may. People are really out here thinking they're upper class with 100k per year income. Y'all think you're richer than you are and are afraid of social welfare programs and healthcare for all simply because billionaires and politicians funded by billionaires are telling y'all to be afraid.
Denmark’s success is based on a culture not just government. I’d suggest coming to Chicago to see how much “progressive” values turn a culture that I agree with you is FAR superior than the US. Bring that here totally and it’s a celebration of exploitation of government benefits and laziness
I agree about DC and Puerto Rico statehood. I've been calling my senators every once in a while recently because at the beginning of the summer Stacey Abrams was asking people to call their senators every day to express support for the for the people act, and I've been mentioning DC and Puerto Rico statehood and ending the filibuster. I think it would make a difference if large numbers of people started calling their senators in support of that bill.
@@chickendinner9255 I'm sorry but there's no excuse to letting people go homeless or hungry, we're all human beings and we don't choose where we get born or who our family is. To simply write it off as "culture" is just admitting defeat in changing how we view this act of "celebrating exploitation of government benefits" and "laziness" which is just unfairly inhumane. Stop repeating talking points backed by billionaire money and designed to trick you into thinking poor people deserve their fate because they're lazy or something equally stupid.
Wow this got me... tears.... can’t wait to help these families in need. There are partnering organization that need more help. We can all help in some way
It’s a tragedy that we need this so bad… It’s a beautiful thing they’ve done, but it is disgusting where the world is going. The rich are buying everyone out of their homes and making us all homeless and no one is stopping them.
it’s hard as hell to teach transitive/homeless students. not because it’s hard, but because you never expect that emotion to hit you as hard as it does when you realize you’re the one feeding your kids, clothing your kids, loving your kids harder than you every thought possible. it’s emotionally exhausting. so much of my money goes back into my classroom. just seeing their face light up when they see a little bag of doritos is enough to rip your heart out.
This is amazing. We need waaaayyy more programs and schools like this. Kids need to feel stable and safe. This made my day!! We need to start supporting more families and put more effort in all of our kids in America
Well this is awesome, it's unfortunate that literally the richest country on Earth has this problem in the first place, but at least SOME people care enough to do something. Massive respect for these people.
Every time they make the statement that there are so many people a few paychecks from being homeless it just makes me tear up. I'm one of those people. It's so hard to save these days. I had a hard childhood and life is hard. Stay positive though. Each day at a time.
Literally the government could make this a reality everywhere. Political Greed is a hell of a thing. Idc if you're a Democrat or republican this is just good for the nation.
It's wonderful that her son has this rare educational opportunity, even though she herself lost her job as a teacher and quickly became homeless, thus showing how underappreciated and underfunded education is in America. This special school is a great effort, but still a band aid.
our wages in general have been stagnant, it can’t keep up with the rising costs of living
Why adopt children or have children if you can’t even get your own life together
@@organizedchaos4559 she had her life together until 6 months ago, she had a home, an education, and a career. Her child is at least 6 years old. You can’t un-have a kid.
@@vysharra No one understands till it hits them.
People with good jobs and benefits, always say why have kids if you can't afford them. Never looking at the fact that many people had decent paying jobs till they were laid off, or the job closed
@@organizedchaos4559 how insensitive! you never know what someone else has been/ is going through
"I would argue that you are a great mom for getting him to a stable place". Empathy and understanding costs nothing. beautiful.
He said it so normally without sounding sympathetic that we can feel that he means it truly
There should be more schools like this one. So great positivity.
This is so cute that what they are doing is single-handedly inspiring an entire generation. We never forget experiences that make us feel good as a child so imagine in 10 years when they are graduating high school they may want to do something similar like this to help the houseless families.
@@lauren6509 so true. Its like a good cause chain reaction.
These schools should be public schools funded by the federal/state govts.
Start one yourself if you're so inspired. Be the change.
I can’t stop watching Seven Hunnid on TH-cam 😅his videos are good
the fact that most of these parents work is a total failure on providing families a living wage
Exactly 😔 the government needs to do better! The government doesn’t care about the people 😑
People live beyond their means
If you can't afford to live in the city then leave it!
It's not the government's job to make sure you make a certain amount of money
That's communist bullshit
@@Meowface. and if you leave the city you can’t get a job and it’s ‘well why did you move to the country if you were just gonna collect welfare’
a living wage isn't good enough, children need both parents. they need a home as much as they need a roof over their head.
@@juanwononeyuan tell men that, it’s almost always men who abandon their children.
I’m glad the documentary shows that homelessness has different faces. You just never know that your office buddy lives in the car.
very important
Beautiful and positive. I rather have my tax dollars go into this than some bullshyt war.
Agreed! 👍🏻
We need more people like you and not people who think that helping the underprivileged is communism.
@@m11nt I know human beings as a species comes with exceptionally idiotic members but some people.. actually believe this..?
@@fornax5798 There are many and it's ridiculous.
@Happy Tacos
Y'know without abortions there will be *more* children in this situation, right ? Which is not the goal....at all.
When she said she was a teacher in Oklahoma, my first reaction was it makes sense.she was one step away from poverty. Teachers get paid nothing in Oklahoma. When I taught in OK, I could only afford to eat 1 meal a day and I didn't have children. It was sad. Rough times. I left, moved to Texas and got a 20,000 increase to my salary. OK needs to pay their teachers more
@Katherine H yesssss. I worked part time at kohls to afford to eat 2 meals a day. My manager made a 6 figure salary at kohls and I saw flyers at Aldi that they were hiring managers and starting salary was 50k . 🙊🙊 I was shocked, as a teacher only making 30k. I also noticed that too. The teachers that struggled were single and the teachers who had the nicest decorated classroom with fancy supplies had husbands. They didn't complain about the salary. They were working for fun cuz their husband's paid everything. I left right after the strike. I couldn't take it anymore 😪
@Jenete j yes, as a teacher in Lawton,Oklahoma in 2018, I was making around 30,000. After the 2018 strike, the state gave teachers a 5k raise. So I guess teachers now make around 35k now. It's sad really
@@cristinagarcia2328 I don't live in OK but I remember the ugly backlash directed at teachers when they went on strike. It was terrible. I couldn't believe the disgusting rhetoric. 😓
OK is a republican state, they coukd careless about teachers.
@@babyboijeremy They could care less means they do care. I’m not a grammar nazi, but that is dreadful.
For those of you criticizing: her son is clean, fed, being educated, and fortunately has a roof over his head. Compared to others in the same situation, she is blessed and is doing a good job. Hopefully you won’t go through what she’s going through.
she is doing it through the hard earned dollars of other americans
@@RealMcLovin yup. hard working Americans that agreeably contribute those dollars to the very community they profit off of
When the little kid said "it is like jail" it broke my heart. No children should experience this. It is absurd that if you lose your job in the States you can be homeless...but I guess the old tale of the "American dream" still resonates over there.
It broke my heart when he described the housing like a jail cell too!💔
The American Dream is not even a thing in the USA for many years. We have allowed narcissistic crooks to force the destruction of many good families and allowed the crooks to convince society that they alone are entitled! It's ridiculous and must end for our democracy to thrive. We have a severe shortage of affordable, climate sustainable housing and CEO's typically earning over 3,000 times what the average mid-level employee earns. We're working on it-keep the faith!
They should all be euthanized to end their suffering
I wasn't homeless until my late teens/early twenties, at that age we'd get alot of blame for our situations, so it goes without saying that the shelters were like prisons but to hear a 6 year old say that has me in tears its truly heartbreaking.
@@jansonshine9082 The ceos make more money because they are able to statistically put in more effort than the average person. They have more dominant traits. The American dream is very real. You dig yourself out of any hole no matter how deep. It’s just that many people prefer to just call themselves a victim instead of trying to solve their problems. You can change anything in your life that you don’t like. If you have a problem you should looking for answers in the mirror.
Finally, some positivity this morning.
Agreed ❤️
Right!!??
I know right? Homeless children fills me with joy too.
@@soulife8383 that's the first thing that comes to mind?
Um, yes? That's kinda sad and the foundation of the story.
Every school district should have this, especially during these hard economic times. It would alleviate the stress and anxiety of kids experiencing homelessness and create a safe learning environment until they feel comfortable going to a different school or until family circumstances change. This is awesome
That is so expensive you can not even believe.
I live in Oklahoma and have heard nothing of this. I am proud and amazed to see this in OK. I'm not the least bit surprised that the state does not fund a bit this. Don't tell Stitt or he will outlaw it.
Same! I have lived here going on 15 years and never heard of this! I am so interested and can't wait to help out!
What a stunning indictment of this country. The federal/state govts should be the ones taking the initiative to fund PUBLIC schools for homeless kids. We shouldn't have to rely on private donors.
i agree with you in all nations not just the us. but try and explain that to those pull it up by the bootstraps type folk. its a flawed mindset.
@@ibrahimhassan711 heyyyy. Don’t put this awful crap on other countries.
The USA has one of the worst welfare systems in the developed world.
@@Bringon-dw8dx at least we have one, and those other “deleveloped” countries are almost are ethno states with 10 million of less people. So if you think we should be like them you want 280 non white dead right, so we can match their population and racial demographics in order to provide for our society as easily as they do?
@@bsaforlife calm down nazi.
You forget the USA runs like little countries within states, which far better match the numbers of other nations with better education systems. That is no excuse for a poor education system.
I will also remind you that many cultures actually have a BETTER attitude towards education then white Americans.
They should make there public school better in general. But maybe that’s because I live in a state with really bad schools.
This is awesome! Broke my heart that the young man said "the shelter was like jail". I need to find out how to donate to this school. I don't make much but I'm sure anything would be appreciated 🙏.
When he said the shelter was "LIKE JAIL, LIKE A PRISON" BROKE MY HEART.
I wouldn't want my child to return to the public fool system after going here. This school looks wonderful. They even take naps something they don't allow in kindergartens anymore
Most schools are run like prisons. All the kids sitting in a row, walking in a row, eating in a row. Very rarely are schools allow creativity and such nice 1-1 interactions in the classrooms. The playground seems really nice as well. This appears to be an excellent school.
I don’t know what you’re talking about I’ve never heard of a kindergarten classroom where kids take naps. I’m 31 years old my kindergarten room didn’t have naps my preschool did but kids typically stop taking naps around the preschool age by kindergarten they don’t need it.
@@alsswim Sometimes they do and its a good option to give it. Hell I work a full time job and I want naps sometimes.
Hold up. no more naps?!
i really hope megan knows how STRONG she is. i admire her strength SO MUCH. this has me in tears.
I love the positivity towards moms AND KIDS. The removal of shame is the hardest obstacle for moms. Bless your hearts for the love
I’m studying to become a teacher and I always had a dream of having my own school. Today an idea came into my head of having my own school for kids with very low income, foster care and so on. I didn’t know these schools existed until I saw this randomly pop into my TH-cam the same day I thought about this idea. I think it’s a sign🥺
I'd like to volunteer in your school someday! 😀
Yes!!!! Create it!!!
This is my new motivation 🥺
OH MY GOODNESS! I truly have been praying about this for a while now. It has been my dream to open my own school specifically for kids who are low income and poverty. I didn’t think it could happen (thought of the idea after witnessing hardcore bullying at my school) and asked God to help me with my vision and I just happened to find this video and to see your comment, praise God! I pray that He orders your steps and make your plans succeed. We need more schools/establishments like this so please keep pushing! I have my school name, mascot and mission statement. I want mine to be Christian private school too
My goal is for my private school to also have staff that are formerly homeless or have had hardships. Wow I am so blessed and happy right now to know that other people want the same thing!
That's so awesome, they have all they need in school. God bless those behind this, the world needs more of this.
To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer.
Thank you and same too you🙏
God bless you too.
Need more schools like this in every state
I’ve done work with this school for the last 6-7 years and let me tell you this … Angels on earth walk it’s halls.
Just think, literally every school in the US could be like this if we took the trillions we spent on wars and used it on something worthwhile. What a different we could have made.
And stop sending aid to other countries to fight their wars aka Iron dome etc
This warmed my heart! As an educator, I can tell that Positive Tomorrows' educational philosophy is child-centered and grounded in deep compassion for these families. I can only hope such school models will be replicated around the world.
7:08 No child is a “drain” on the system, the system is not set up to support them. Also, it’s way more important that you’re saving the child than saving money for the school system. Every child deserves a supportive environment in which to learn and grow.
She was speaking about why the government should financially support their school. The American government talks money, not morality.
Thank you! I was looking for this comment. Why was her best argument that it saves the school system and therefore the non homeless students, time and resources in the classroom? 🤔
Why was her reasoning not based on the best interests of the children in her care?
AND that she literally called them a ‘drain on the public school system’. Ouch. I can’t imagine if I was one of her students seeing this.
"POSITIVE TOMORROW'S" IS SUCH A GREAT NAME....I want to go to this school. THIS IS AN AWESOME STORY. God Bless You All, for what you are doing.
Things like this are what I’d do if I was a billionaire. It’d be fun uplifting people and changing lives.
I will also have financial education for the adult and perhaps a mandatory emergency account directly deposited from their paychecks, example 5% per month.
Shelters like this and community colleges really make a lot of difference. I hope people learn to appreciate them more. I grew up in a similar school (a public city school that serves a struggling area; had adequate funding which is rare) growing up as an immigrant. It tremendously helped the area
You should know that sometimes that is the mentality some ppl had and when the dollars dazzled their eyes everything changed from being caring and giving to mean and selfish beings. Not all but some at least that's what usually hapens when you get into higher power.
I agree
Yes! They need these kinds of schools all over!
"A staggering 2.5 million children are now homeless each year in America. This historic high represents one in every 30 children in the United States." in the richest country in the world.
This brings me to shame
"People need to realizes that most of us are just a couple missed check away from homelessness." that is such a sad and true statement. Places like this give me hope for change.
why is it that all schools are not like this? just caring, emotional and mental growth.
It’s all about money
So beautiful. In 20 years when these children are adults they will look back and recognize what a blessing this place is for anybody who society has left behind
My family and I are homeless, living in a travel trailer in California… there is nothing like this for my children!
Have you tried homeschooling?
@@Ajm833 you are a AZZ hole for making that comment. You expect someone who's homeless to home school their children. You better watch how you treat others because you never know, you might become homeless one day.
Praying for you and your family to get the help you need
@@Ajm833 they’re probably focusing on earning more/enough money
This video made me cry and I'm a 35 year old man all schools should be like this school this school is special and teaching angels what a blessing
It’s infuriating that I pay taxes and none of it goes to a program like this.
I want to give that mama a hug & tell her what a wonderful mother and person she is.
This school is a light in a world of darkness. I wish this school was replicated all over the country. I would dedicate my time and whatever money I had to support something like this. This is an amazing resource. Thank you for sharing.
The fact that there has to be a school for homeless kids in America blows my Goddamn mind.
More of this! Less cops, more social workers. You can’t arrest your way out of poverty!
So she’s gonna just skip the fact that he said it was like prison 😳. You can tell there’s some sort of a mental drain on him. His body language says it all. Although this program has been around for years, I can’t believe it took a pandemic to shine further light on this. I hope that landlord gets his
Wow this is amazing. I have heard about a school like this. However in a big city there was only one in the entire city. There needs to be more schools like these across the country to support these kids and families.
Grew up in okc and always loved positive tomorrow’s so glad it is getting more recognition!!!
Heartbreaking 💔 I hope they get everything they need.
I used to hate it when we had no electricity or running water and my alcoholic addict father used to ask me to go get Chinese food. Walking in and asking for a Happy Family (C12) with a tear in my eye. Humiliating.
Don’t be humiliated
Us Christians it is our DUTY TO GIVE
Charity
Feel no shame whatsoever
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this woman is smart. she doesn't try to appeal to the governments empathy or moral compass, she talks about money.
as someone who wants to become a teacher i would gladly teach in a school like this even if it means i’m seeing a smaller paycheck than my counterparts
As someone who wants to be a psychiatrist, I would gladly work there to give kids mental and emotional support, and much more.
So many people are so judgmental about homeless situations that are different for everyone. Many people WORK long hours everyday and still struggle.! Not everyone’s foundation is the same remember that not everyone comes from good families with support
It is changing a little i think
She is an amazing mom. I have two degrees and I've never been able to make a living wage. If I didn't have my family to help support I would be homeless too
That sounds like it’s completely your fault lol. I cannot believe you would go and get two degrees and then do nothing with your life. That’s a hug YOU problem.
We need more schools like this in local areas. Poverty is everywhere and this could make so many children’s lives easier and accessible. It would be outstanding in our nation and to many children and teens going through homelessness.
I love this. Especially since the school understands the situation. I wish we had this when I was in school. My school assumed everyone has cell phones and computers but they didn't realize there was some kids who didn't even have a place called home. I remember how hard it was pretending everything was OK.
This is so legendary. I hope to start countless private schools using the blueprint Positive Tomorrows has pioneered. Thank you guys. Much love.
omg... this is so kind of people. this whole made my whole day. and I hope there'll be more schools like this across countries. Be safe and may all the children and kind people there be happy and flourishing!❣️
Amazing mother she is. God bless her and all the homeless families. 🤍
I am a teacher who lives in OKC and had no idea this existed. I will definitely be looking into donating
This mom is a rockstar. You got this! Your son is so sweet and kind. Nothing can change the amazing role model you are to him
I’m glad this documentary even briefly talked about how internet access isn’t a privilege anymore. It’s a utility like power or water and should be treated as such
It blows my mind that there are 25000 homeless children in Oklahoma alone and the US still thinks they are the world‘s greatest nation
Maybe worth filing small claims for illegal eviction. Landlord will have to cover court cost
I’m glad that there’s a school out there that helps these kids! I was one of those kids growing up, I was always homeless, starving and moving from couch to couch and school to school. It makes me happy to see that these kids won’t have to go through what me and so many others went through .
This is touching!
as a kid I was homeless a few times but up in Minneapolis and went to a homeless school but it was more like a day care for us then teaching us so I so glad some of the homeless schools have gotten better
What an amazing facility!
Literally holding back tears How is this 2021? Homeless children 😢 here i go again 😢😢
There shouldn't be homeless kids! Specially in a country that "helps" other countries
Could that be the problem it’s honestly you take care of someone until the point that it’s unhealthy for you to continue to do so?
I cried and cried watching this.. happy for them to have a space like this but also sad for those that don’t. All the thoughtfulness of clothing & backpacks really touched me. I felt so overwhelmed with emotion. Bless all the children and families facing homelessness life can be rough I hope you press through to greater days 🧡
I wish I could’ve gone to a place like this as a kid. My mom, sister and me had to live in a homeless shelter for 1 year when my mom left my abusive alcoholic father. We got picked on in school and my bus driver would drop me off in the middle of nowhere on purpose and say I had nowhere to go anyways. I was 7 years old.
I’m so sorry. That makes me so mad! Why on earth would the bus driver be so cruel to a child! Really feels like people in poverty are socially acceptable to discriminate against :(
Wow! That's so hard to read. I can't believe people can be so cruel.
Wow this is amazing! We need to get these everywhere! I can't imagine how tremendously helpful they are in every way for those kiddos and parents!
It’s crazy to me that has she lived in Europe she never would have come to this… how could she just get fired like this? How is this legal?
I’ve seen homeless people in England and France.
It hurts my heart to hear the mom say that she’s a bad mother bc she’s homeless. Seeing her engaged with her kids is a walkway to being a great mother. Many kids just want someone who is willing to listen. I really hope things get better for all the families especially the kids bc they will become bright ppl in the future.
this awesome. i wish the rich tech ceos would create more places like this instead of wasting $$$ trying to travel in space
I’m gonna cry this is so sweet
They need these in New York City. My daughter got bullied very much when we were homeless.
my heart goes out to all the kids. they have my heart and i love them all.
Well, it looks like I’m crying today. Such beautiful souls in this video.
SOME HOW THIS CHILDERN TURN OUT BETTER THAN THE PRIVILEGE ONES BLESSINGS TO THEM AND TO THE PERSONS THAT ARE DOING WELL THIS SCHOOL TO CONE ABOUT.🙏
The mom is incredibly beautiful and so strong, it is devastating to hear their story but I hope they will soon be in a better situation
I was homeless in Montreal, Canada for 7 years (until November 2020) and I have never seen children that young without a home. Normally they go to group homes (where I grew up). I wish I could help.
God bless whoever started this!! You are changing lives in great ways!
There needs to be more schools like this globally! Such a wonderful and important place!
God bless everyone who contributed to this project and made it happen...and bless those who love and guide those children. We need these schools EVERYWHERE.
It is good that this exists, but this arrangement is the exception here in the USA. I was born here in the USA and I am a patriotic citizen and a progressive who wants this country to imitate Denmark's success in dealing issues of homelessness, education, healthcare, and livable minimum wage. The problem it that plutocratic Republicans in the US Senate block measures to make the needed changes. We need to get Senators from the D.C. and Puerto Rico. We need constitutional amendments to have senators be as proportional representation rather 2 per state regardless of population. Wyoming should not have the same number of senators as California. We also need to abolish the electoral college and have all presidential elections determined by the popular vote. We also need to repeal the misnomer "Citizens' United" which allows for extreme legalized bribery by greedy corporations to politicians.
I agree👌👌👌
Middle class and upper middle class people everywhere in the world need to remember that they're closer to homelessness than they'll ever be to being multi millionaires and billionaires so stop listening to scaremongering conspiracy theories about the evils of social welfare. Rich people are paying less taxes than you. Demand that they pay more taxes. If you earn less than 1 million per year in the US you don't ever have to worry about increased taxes for the 10%, it's about holding the extremely rich accountable. The creamy layer if you may. People are really out here thinking they're upper class with 100k per year income. Y'all think you're richer than you are and are afraid of social welfare programs and healthcare for all simply because billionaires and politicians funded by billionaires are telling y'all to be afraid.
Denmark’s success is based on a culture not just government. I’d suggest coming to Chicago to see how much “progressive” values turn a culture that I agree with you is FAR superior than the US. Bring that here totally and it’s a celebration of exploitation of government benefits and laziness
I agree about DC and Puerto Rico statehood. I've been calling my senators every once in a while recently because at the beginning of the summer Stacey Abrams was asking people to call their senators every day to express support for the for the people act, and I've been mentioning DC and Puerto Rico statehood and ending the filibuster. I think it would make a difference if large numbers of people started calling their senators in support of that bill.
@@chickendinner9255 I'm sorry but there's no excuse to letting people go homeless or hungry, we're all human beings and we don't choose where we get born or who our family is. To simply write it off as "culture" is just admitting defeat in changing how we view this act of "celebrating exploitation of government benefits" and "laziness" which is just unfairly inhumane.
Stop repeating talking points backed by billionaire money and designed to trick you into thinking poor people deserve their fate because they're lazy or something equally stupid.
Wow this got me... tears.... can’t wait to help these families in need. There are partnering organization that need more help. We can all help in some way
God bless this school for helping children and parents for this!! 🥺❤️ I love this!!
How child can be homeless in one of the richest countries in the world?
I live in very small town in Oklahoma and there is lots of homeless here
It’s a tragedy that we need this so bad…
It’s a beautiful thing they’ve done, but it is disgusting where the world is going. The rich are buying everyone out of their homes and making us all homeless and no one is stopping them.
I lost it when the kid said living in a homeless shelter feels like prison.. :'(
"Higher level of neglect, more evidence of domestic violence...that we TYPICALLY see." well isn't that depressing
it’s hard as hell to teach transitive/homeless students. not because it’s hard, but because you never expect that emotion to hit you as hard as it does when you realize you’re the one feeding your kids, clothing your kids, loving your kids harder than you every thought possible. it’s emotionally exhausting. so much of my money goes back into my classroom. just seeing their face light up when they see a little bag of doritos is enough to rip your heart out.
Hey everyone let’s go on a crusade and give that school all 5 stars
I hope we can have much more help for our youth in the future but this is an amazing start to this epidemic of homeless children and families
I use to volunteer here! I loved it and still think about a lot of the kiddos ❤️❤️
This is amazing. We need waaaayyy more programs and schools like this. Kids need to feel stable and safe. This made my day!! We need to start supporting more families and put more effort in all of our kids in America
Beautiful little babies 😥 My daughters would like to donate some clothes and toys to the school
God bless this woman, her sweet little boy and the people that are responsible for this amazing answer to their hardship
Well this is awesome, it's unfortunate that literally the richest country on Earth has this problem in the first place, but at least SOME people care enough to do something.
Massive respect for these people.
This looks way better than the OK schools I've been in.
Sending prayers to give a roof for those who are homeless.
Every time they make the statement that there are so many people a few paychecks from being homeless it just makes me tear up. I'm one of those people. It's so hard to save these days. I had a hard childhood and life is hard. Stay positive though. Each day at a time.
Literally the government could make this a reality everywhere. Political Greed is a hell of a thing. Idc if you're a Democrat or republican this is just good for the nation.
When she said..he's 6 years old..I felt that 😭💔
I would LOVE an institution like this in California.