At 16 I was homeless in Portland. Worked full time, was clean, never littered. Had savings but couldn’t rent because I was a minor. It was so so hard to go to work everyday when my mind was 100% on figuring out where to sleep, somewhere safe. By the time I’d fall asleep there’d be cops or someone making me move. I remember sleeping under tarp one night after all my stuff was stolen when I was at work, 2 hours of sleep with 2 hours left and I wake up to a joggers dog peeing on my head. She laughed and told me to get a job. Washed my hair in my work sink and started work. My job was in a toy store, I’d throw birthday parties for kids. It’s easy to give up when going forward looks impossible. Be nice to everyone. The homeless are people too.
Under 18 you are guaranteed fostercare. You can walk into any fire fighter station, police station or hospital and they would be required to let you stay until fostercare agent assists you
I lived in my truck after my divorce. The hardest thing was keeping presentable for my job. I kept it a secret and no one ever knew I remember finding a water hose to hang from a tree to shower. Bless those ladies for providing those showers.
Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I want to live in a nice independent apartment in America like I've got in the UK tell me that's possible Steve Garrison please help me I want to get away from my abusive mother please help me Steve Garrison my friend.
@@jamiedavies4545 IT depends on where you want to live mate. I am in Canada but just like the USA the major cities are expensive. Middle America is way cheaper.
@@mnkwazi Its Jamie Davies will you be my friend please Billy Ray Valentine my mate and friend? I love Canada as well Billy Ray Valentine my mate and brother.
I was homeless in Portland for almost 3 years.. I have a history of drug addiction but managed to stay away from drugs while I was homeless. I worked two full time jobs and saved money. I met my now wife, we both worked together our asses off and made a series of strategic decisions to save our lives. We bought a car and started sleeping in that. We had one dog at that point which made it harder to find housing. We eventually found a room to rent in a beautiful house in a nice part of Portland. We got on a list for housing over a year before we found a place to live... just got a call from Portland about a week ago saying our number was pulled and could get housing! This is over 5 years after leaving Portland. My wife and I now own a horse, both have careers which we love, we have a beautiful place to live in a beautiful state (Ak). We kept a lot of the habits we learned from being homeless, like going daily to a gym ( not for showers anymore ), working out became an outlet for our struggles and we became totally jacked. We eat healthy fresh planned meals. We are what people probably call a power couple, because we had to learn to adapt to grow and learn and get strong to survive or die in the gutter. I thank God and my freedom for my ability to pursue liberty and work hard to better myself and my family's lives! People who were handed everything in life do not appreciate that!! I hope whatever you are going through now, you will find the strength the perseverance of will to conquer and pursue your dreams!!! God bless you all! Thank you for reading my long comment.
This will only increase. It's not only the wealth inequalities and privilege --WORK IS ENDING. There will be some menial labor and there will be a little skilled work but more and more machines are doing the work, and people are less necessary. Ancient societies had the dole. They realized that if they didn't feed people, they would revolt. Society has to provide a minimum standard of living or collapse.
I have interacted with Daria @ Rite Aid for a while now. She ALWAYS has a big smile and is Incredibly friendly. I for real shop at this store above other pharmacies in my area because of the staff which is epitomized by Daria's friendly nature. In brief conversation when she told me she was homeless it was hard to wrap my head around. EVERY day EVERY interaction I've had she is GREAT. Even when being verbally abused by rough customers she just turns her cheek and snaps back into her outgoing vibrant personality. She would be a valuable asset for virtually any company or community lucky enough to have her.
And yet you have not invited her to stay in your home. Why? Just asking. Are you homeless too? No , of course not. So........what is your excuse for not taking her in?
@@Heart2HeartBooks I praise the woman, tell you I've interacted with her enough for her to share some very personal, possibly quite embarassing info... & your thought is to correlate that with a high enough plausibility re: my not only having the means but ALSO not extending what I could? For what? To try & make a mean spirited point? Smh.🤦♂️ If your own personal interactions lead you to believe that about people in general, then you generally need more interactions with different people. Tell ya what. Lemme know when half of all homeless live with you and I'll gladly take the other half in my dorm room with me.👌 We can do this. FINALLY- someone with the answers! I'll get on Malaria next & will letcha know your part asap🍻 Edit- At first I didn't think this bore mentioning, as it's private... But if Dunning/Krueger taught us anything it's that ppl gotta spell it out for some others... FYI- she is EXACTLY the type of person who needs but a minor bump to get over the hump. If it were in anyway feasible I would've GLADLY offered her "longterm" assistance (time for her to work her way up waiting lists for low income housing subsidies and/or either directly or via referral: a link to a living wage job) rather than a 'weekend's' stay. Unfortunately, that's not in my means right now. Since you were raised right & have had the means to not only work but to save $ while progressing upwards throughout life: it'd be great if you could share how (besides trolling online) you give back so others might learn from your actions. Keep payin it forward fam👍
My brother (a man in his 50s) became homeless in California for couple of weeks. I live several states away. He was a good person. We were raised by loving, hard working parents on a big farm. We had everything we ever needed. Popular, good looking, ultra talented and smart. He went to a major university on a scholarship. I didn't. He had a great job that paid more money than my job paid me. Traveled all over the world. Had bought a brand new and very beautiful apartment. However, after time, He chose to use alcohol and prescription drugs and began to loose it all in a slow and sad way. Our family helped him get into several rehab facilities over few years. Ultimately, he lost his job, was living in his car. I would order pizza and have it delivered to hotel rooms we were paying for him to live in. He passed away all alone in a hospital room a year ago. I miss him everyday. Addiction is real, Addiction kills.
Even prescription drugs can be hazardous & some people think cannibis is safe but one of my friends went psychotic & killed a loved family member after smoking pot. Another became increasingly paranoid, untill he would no longer speak to even his closest friends & family, & completely alone in the world he killed himself.
An update: Daria Anderson, one of the women featured in the documentary, has moved into her own apartment with her adult son. She'd been on a waiting list. “I cried for a couple days,” said Anderson, who had been sleeping in an emergency shelter at night, and working as a floor supervisor at Rite-Aid during the day. “I’ve just been looking around. It has four walls. This is an apartment!” Read more here: www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/homeless-woman-one-day-documentary-moves-apartment/283-3daf9aa0-6052-4117-bd04-feac4d5d3d2f
@@ritaturner9906 Yes, they were helped in June '22, a few months after the April filming. Family, Friends & an ex-employer helped her and her young daughter out ❣
There was a man at 4.19 he looked so sad and grateful it brought tears to my eyes. How unfair that anyone’s life should be this way. Life is far too precious 😢
Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I live in a independent flat in the UK but I want to move to America tell me that's possible for me to live in independent flat in America please Lesley Hubble friend.
I was thinking the same thing. I'm currently in tears after seeing him. Went here to the comment section to comment abt it, and I saw your comment. So heartbreaking to see how unfair life could be. Imagine if one of them is your own parent, and if you can't do anything about it.
I was homeless for 2 1/2 years, living in my car. Had several scary wake ups, the worst being someone crashing into my car at 2:30 AM while I was sleeping in it, destroying it and sending me to the hospital. I hope all these people get housed permanently.
@@tomatea2190 much better than Brazil I am sure but unfortunately we now have an administration of globalist that want to turn America Communist as well & force us into living like 3rd world countries. If something doesn’t change soon, America is doomed 😬😩
UPDATE: The mother and her 5-year-old daughter featured in One Day have found housing. They just moved into a family shelter in Southeast Portland. After appearing in the documentary, Tianna McMullen said she heard from concerned family and friends - including a former employer. The Best Western Rivershore Hotel in Oregon City rehired her to help do laundry. “They saw me on the ‘One Day’ thing and were like, ‘Do you need a job?’ explained McMullen. “I loved working there. It was my home away from home.” She's now working hard to get her own apartment with her daughter. Read more here: www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/homeless-woman-daughter-housing-one-day-documentary/283-02c4fef3-d3f0-4ba1-bfa3-2f31b9fff58f
“Seattle Is Dying” by KOMO was far more accurate about the root causes of homelessness. Putting lipstick on a pig, as your story did, actually hurts the cause.
Thank you for showing the story of the Rite Aid employee at the beginning - it really humanizes her and makes you rethink some stereotypes about the homeless. She works hard - has a job, contributes - but is having a hard time finding a place to live in that city.
It shows the reality of how utterly fcked up the cost of living vs wages are here. A manager of a store should be able to afford at least a small place to live. I've worked at a hospital for 6 years as part of the surgical department and wouldn't be able to afford my own one bedroom apartment unless it was really far away from my work or in a very bad neighborhood, but even those are becoming unaffordable now. My boyfriend has a good paying full time job and still the only house we could maybe ever afford to buy in Portland is in a neighborhood where there are shootings every.single.day. I hate it when I see comments that tell people to just "move away". How can someone afford to move if they can't afford to save for moving expenses?..... I don't believe this is only a Portland problem though. It seems to be happening in a lot of places in the U.S. Biden needs to take care of Americans first so that we will be stable enough to help other countries. Just my opinion.
For all of us watching this from the comfort of our homes, on one of our many devices, we are truly, truly blessed. Thank y’all for reminding me because sometimes, I’m ashamed to say, I take it for granted. God bless.
I've always been lower middle class , I make between 19 and 25,000 dollars a year but I've ALWAYS had a job and a roof over my head . Yes I feel blessed.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
So thankful they let her keep her pup with her in the shelter. I pray she finds housing. So many of us, myself included, are in the same or similar situation. Something has got to give.
I used to run a drop in center in Lowell Massachusetts and do homeless outreach. I'll tell you something...the absolute sweetest, kindest, and giving people I ever encountered were the homeless that I did outreach for.
Yeah I’m sure the people that fucked up bad enough to be homeless are actually the “good ones” and the people who actually work and support themselves and family are bad…makes sense
I used to be a young jerk to homeless people but ive changed a lot and have more empathy. Having gone through job losses I feel for them. All these helpers are angels. Anyone can become homeless.
Anyone can be homeless, that's true. That's why all these junkies and hipsters on a crime vacation who are choosing to be homeless are so vile. They're eating up resources that people with actual hardships need.
Your confused and mistaken. Homelessness has destroyed Portland as a livable city. KGW selects atypical cases when in fact the political class does not have the will to fix the issue.
@@Dog.soldier1950 I understand anger towards it, I still have some but its a mix group of people and they're not all the same. Some people so need help.
Glad you aren’t homeless anymore. What drew you to Portland in the first place? I’m just wondering why Portland is such a magnet that attracts homeless people.
@@Jay-kc1ql I lived in Portland for 10 years I lived in Hood River outside of Portland nothing drew me there drew me farther away now I live in Colorado
@Jay, Portland doesn't attract homeless people , Portland created homeless people. The rents and housing prices inflated beyond their worth almost overnight. My experience ; My darling beautiful super nice studio apartment ( heat and cable included) went from the $425 a month to $1200 a month. That was after the interior decorator came in and slapped on some wall paper and redid what did not be redoing . The apartment was well maintained by me . It had the charm and character of older days. Two things in particular were cool, the bathroom had the original honeycomb tile floor and the shower had flamingo pink and black tile. REAL tile. Nothing chipped or broken. Lots of closets and storage space. Now that was in 2001. Last time I checked on the place the listing price was $230,000 for that studio apartment. I hope that gives you a realistic perspective of what happened to my beloved City of PORTLAND. I moved away before it got as bad as it is now. Greater opportunity elsewhere. I will always be in gratitude of that beautiful city and the community that I lived in.
Found myself on the very streets in this video for a few months last year. I’m very grateful to be out of that situation and doing better in life but I’ll never forget the great people who helped me with meals, showers, and friendship despite my situation. Love to everyone still out there.
I am glad people care it is hard to climb back to the top after you lose your footing on the ladder. It happens, it's life. The people I see helping on the streets are true disciples.
This situation is a tragedy playing out all over the western world. The route of the problem is Governments and banks commoditizing human dwellings as investment vehicles, doing all they can to ensure these dwellings continue to rise in price and remain in a supply shortage. Government willingly dividing society into winners and losers.
She’s so positive and cheerful! There’s no excuse for our senior population who are still working and I may add there’s no excuse for seniors in this Country to be sleeping on the ground! It’s shameful!
You must be at least 62 to get a reduced payment, 66 or 67 (depending on birth year) for full benefits, and at least 65 for medicare. Most people work until full retirement age.
As I watched this, I got so emotional hearing the sad stories of how hard the struggle is and what these people have gone through. My husband found himself homeless 10 years ago, and he spent many rough nights either literally outside, or in an abandoned warehouse. He did not have a stable life growing up, his mother brought men into their home who were abusive to him and she allowed it!! He no longer speaks to her and she makes dumb excuses and doesn't see any wrong in how she mothered him growing up!! Later, as a teen, he acted out, got sent to juvenile detention centers, and became addicted to drugs. In the throes of being homeless, he went to church, tried to find work, helped at shelters, and eventually he befriended an older lady who actually saw him for the amazing person he is. She let him stay in her home, the basement was like a one bedroom apartment. As long as he worked, helped with yard work, etc She basically became his "second mom". We met 7 years ago, I fell for him the moment we locked eyes we were working in the same department store and he was already clean from all drugs!! We now have a beautiful apartment, 2 sweet cats, both have new and great jobs. He works 50 hours a week and he will never go back to his past. People need to stop being so judgemental of others situations, this world would be so great with more compassion and love for your fellow humans!!! .
I hear you Sis...I was a homecoming princess in high school and became homeless secondary to cocaine addiction. Now clean 35 years, grADUATED FROM THE uNIVERSITY OF cALIFORNIA AND AM A lICENSED THERAPIST. i HAVE WORKED WITH THE HOMELESS and loved it. Congrats to you and your soulmate, keep on keepin on honey and reach out to those comin in! Bleessings, Meg
Beautiful testimony!!!!!! People can be so cruel, heartless and evil towards those who have fallen on hard times. God bless you and your husband!!!!!!!
@@vanessadobbins6885 You got that right. So right! I knew a guy who was on the ropes, devastated by medical conditions, and was amazed how many people either did not care or some actually tried to push him over the edge.
Shannon, thank you for sharing that. So glad things worked out for all 4 of you. quite true even from people in their very own family sometimes and in his case his very own mother. She sounds worthless, I don't blame your husband for not talking to her, not having anything to do with her. I know somebody who would go on and on about family should help family yet wouldn't even help his very own brother when, thru no fault of his own, was racked with medical conditions, lost his job, could barely walk - even though he had the means to help and from what I understand tried to actually push him into homelessness. Completely correct. That's part of the problem - people think its all the individuals fault conveniently forgetting how many people helped them along the way. All this nonsense about self-reliance when they had free education and tax breaks and yes many times help from individuals or family members to see they don't fall thru the cracks or become homeless. After they got a ton of breaks they puff their chest out and claim they did it on their own. The stereotypes of homeless being worthless down-n-out losers who caused their own problems are, in many cases, just not true. That your husband found somebody who befriended him, see the potential in him, took him under their wing is very fortunate. I know a guy who was once homeless and the kind of "help" he got was handed some literature, pointed to the nearest shelter and shoved in that direction. Another thing I noticed was that people don't want to help b/c they feel the homeless are totally ungrateful but it would seem to me that getting somebody off the streets would be its own reward. Helping somebody become a productive member of society would be its own reward. Ever hear of Homeless to Harvard? The Liz Murray story.
Dear Heavenly Father, as you know Portland Oregon is going through a lot and I just pray that you be with those whom are struggling and guide them through it all to show that when the problem is figured out that you will still be with them Amen
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
@@bonsummers2657 Potential renters didn't have to pay a non-refundable fee just to apply for an apartment in 1980. Crummy apartments back then cost less than 1/4 the minimum monthly wage of a full time worker, while rents on dives are over 5/8 of those monthly wages now, which disqualifies applicants, who are required to have an income 3 times higher than rent. Monthly rent for a decent one bedroom apartment is currently higher than the monthly mortgage payment on a 3 bedroom house. Realistically, that's a big part of the problem. When you rent, it's not hard to lose your home through no fault of your own, but once you lose your home, it is very, very hard to keep your job. And if you lose your job while you have no permanent address, it's almost impossible to secure employment. Employers see a homeless, jobless person the same way most of our society does. They don't want them nearby.
@@DynastyTrickDogs Don't be fooled. Those are symptoms. They are NOT the problem. The problem is massive amounts of illegal and legalized but out of control immigration. How in the world can you expect to suddenly increase a nation's population by MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS of people over the space of a relatively FEW YEARS and NOT run out of affordable housing?? You CAN'T. As the evil Democratic leaders broke the immigration system by IGNORING it they didn't even bother to build large amounts of affordable housing to keep up with the DEMAND they were fueling. And after all of the cheap housing was filled up in the 1980's - 1990's all that was left was expensive building and other factors that are direct results of the lack of affordable housing. Even now, with our homeless crisis in the hundreds of thousands of people, the wicked, self-serving Democratic Party and it's bleeding heart voters keep allowing in excessive amounts of people! Now they are FILLING UP HOTELS and any other venue that will hold them! He that has eyes LET HIM SEE. You open your damn eyes and stop voting for your abusers and homelessness will vanish like magic. Until then ANY Democrat city gets what it deserves. And the Dem cities have the biggest homeless problems -yet they have the MOST MONEY to fix it. A paradox? Absolutely not. It's called evil. He that has eyes LET HIM SEE. LINKS: www.google.com/search?q=illegal+immigrants+affordable+housing+crisis&oq=illegal+immigrants+affordable+housing+crisis&aqs=chrome..69i57.19965j0j9&client=ms-android-americamovil-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Funny, I kind of hate it. It seems like a euphemism to gloss over the scale of their suffering. They are not guests, they are homeless in the country that is most equipped to help them in all the world. Where our politicians spend all of their time playing red vs blue instead of coming together to do something constructive. Where we spend trillions on a failed attempt to export Americanism to Afghanistan, while leaning on April to plaster over our own citizens suffering with platitudes and donated apple oatmeal.
Watching this video brought back so many memories of living in and around Portland. For 2 years my son and I were homeless and living off of 162nd and Burnside. Having to learn how to survive, to be safe at night, to find a place where to park, so I could sleep and then go to work construction. We had problems but we also had other homeless individuals that would watch out for us. We lived in tarps, to tents and then finally buying an older car helped us. Being able to work helped, but not being able to afford the high rent was what forced us to become homeless. Thank God for those organizations such as the free portable showers, receiving medical care through NARA Indian Health Clinic, and Outside In. No one ever says that they will never be homeless....but it only takes being 1 paycheck away from being on the streets. The saddest thing is knowing that there are families with kids that are living on the streets. I wish that those who participated in the video are safe and have made progress in getting the services that they need.
Lena, you are a veryyy rare gem amongst a pile of diamonds. If everyone had struggled n overcome all those issues you faced daily. This world would be beyond awesome imho. I too had many difficult times in my own life. Yet nothing compared to your own. May God Bless your life, n stand tall.
I lived in Portland 20 years ago. It was obvious where the city was headed back then. This is what comes from ignoring the issues going on in your city.
True my ex was homeless in Portland when he was 16, nearly 20 years ago now. It used to be kind of trendy to be homeless in Portland, now it’s out of necessity more than anything else. I can barely pay rent myself, so I understand how easily it can happen.
Big scary problem right now and even more for the future. Its scary because when I was a kid 40 yrs ago..... homeless people didnt work. Homeless people when I was a kid were just homeless, no work. Today we have many homeless people who work and still cannot afford to live. Big problem.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Beautifully made documentary, with much love, respect and attention to detail. As someone from Western Europe I cannot imagine how much these people struggle. The US has sadly become a glimmer of the diamond it once was. Therefore, I am happy to see that all those compassionate people still have hearts of gold.
Wait a minute here. You have less homeless people in western Europe? But in the US, we have the corporate, uber capitalist way. Are you saying putting profits over people and relying on "trickle down" money from rich people and corporations might not be best?!?! What? I mean, we expect everyone to take care of themselves over here...( oh yes, even "welfare queens" only make rent, or less) and that does not produce the happiest country, health and wellness? I personally like seeing poor, miserable people to remind my husband and I to work harder at our horrid jobs. Life should suck. S
Yeah sure, then why millions of Mexicans and other people are risking life and limb to get into USA? Because there is work and opportunity waiting for them, not a handout. They want to make something of their lives and send money home to their families.
The haircut lady and the shower 🧼 ladies are so special💜It takes a community to help the homeless. May the Lord Bless those that provide these services with dignity 💜
make good decisions early in life, go to school, never do drugs or alcohol Study hard, go to church, be kind & generous and stay away from liars, losers & never do well sorts! Save your money & you just might do A ok!
I was homeless for the last ten years due to disability and high rent prices, no family and low income. I am a twice college graduate with high honors and on the alumni. I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20 years and then a Surgery Coordinator for 12 yrs. I spent my entire life helping people, going to church, taking care of the elderly. I am a good person, very polite and intelligent as well as very , very clean. I am still living in my van. I too get staring people who make very rude remarks. When you are homeless, you are at rock bottom. You feel helpless, exhausted form stress due to survival being the daily routine. I am alone and was stalked because I have a nice vehicle. I am still homeless , but now have a good place to park at night at my church. Still, I get so lonely and feel like I am on the fringe of society. I miss simple things like sitting at a table to prepare a sandwich or trying to sort out my medications. The little things lin life most take for granted, being able to see after dark and being able to walk around and move and not sit in a van all day because it's raining and no money to go anywhere inside. The hateful people, the people with every advantage hating us just because we have nothing and no one to help us are the meanest, coldest, judgmental people in the world. Shame on them.
I agree with Sebastian Savage below. I’ve known Many people who spin a good tale very convincingly about what kind of person they are and the facts just don’t add up that they’re living on the street. As I noted earlier, there is a behavior problem. Not a homeless problem. There are plenty of homes that are available for rent starting at $600. I literally just looked it up on Craigslist. Somebody working a minimum wage job can afford that. Don’t believe the fictitious stories pumped out by the poverty pimps! Oh and by the way, I slept in my car a few nights by choice as it saved money and time instead of driving home. That is not homeless.
Thank you so much for all those who continue to selflessly assist, help and offer love and compassion to those human beings who have lost everything and struggle so terribly!
I lost my home and had to live in my small Ford for 4 months. It was the most horrible experience of my life. God bless the homeless. There should be a lot more resources to help them.
it’s disgusting how they are viewed as subhumans and their murder on subways as viewed on progress by the right. you are supported and you are a brave person! don’t ever let society judge you or get you down. you are full of worth and I bless you for still caring about your unhoused neighbors ❤
@@willamettejohnson329 The "subhuman" you are referring too tried to kill multiple elderly women unprovoked. I would say that qualifies as "subhuman" regardless of your political affiliation no? As long as we have people like you minimizing the victims of these violent predators we will continue to have them. You are the problem.
I was homeless for one day, with no money and nowhere to stay. I got through it but it was the most miserable 24 hours of my life. I have no idea how these people make it through day after day. Maybe we should all spend a day living like this, I bet there would be a major change in attitude to this problem.
I was homeless for 3 days, I moved to a new city on January 1st, and I couldn't move into my apartment until the leasing manager came back to work on the 3rd, I had to stay in a Motel 6 for 3 days, the humanity of it all!
I live half-way around the world and saw this docu by accident. My heart goes out to all these people - the homeless and those who help. So touching and beautiful to see so many people still being compassionate about their "neighbors". Having seen a lot of the devastation and total misery created by the US governments in other countries I can't help but wonder: why doesn't the US government take care of its own people and leave other countries/people alone? The US would be love instead of hated if the government would learn that everyone has the same rights. Good luck to all of you!!!
Please do not believe this political bullshit! I live here and know first hand that way too many people use lies and manipulation to avoid any personal responsibility for themselves. Yes, there are legitimately poor, struggling people who are mentally ill, or otherwise unable to fend for themselves. But many of these supposed downtrodden are whats known as hucksters. They want to get HIGH, HOUSED, FED, TREATED MEDICALLY, TRANSPORTED and ENTERTAINED on someone elses dime. They use and abuse. They rob, riot and destroy with impunity, and make sad faces to the camera while they laugh behind our backs. This so called documentary is just another American lie. Don't be sucked in, you sound like an intelligent and kind person. Reserve judgement until either you come here and see for yourself, or this thing plays itself out. This country is in major trouble, do not ever emulate it or believe it is a "better" place to live. Older countries who have preserved their traditions have so much more that is real to offer.
Remember that people have rights but also have to be wise. Portland is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live, which is why it costs so much to live there. Like imagine people complaining they can't afford downtown Manhattan or the Paris, that is similar to people complaining about not being able to afford Portland. It is like living a permeant vacation. Most of the non-addicted homeless in Portland could change their lives in one day by buying a bus ticket to a great plains state like Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, ND, or SD where housing and jobs are plentiful. But people don't want to live in an extreme weather environment, small town, even if the bare necessities are easy to get. Moving to a location because of weather, politics, environment means a certain amount of risk. Our ancestors would have moved because of the desire for basic needs not to live in a permanent vacation setting or because of common politics.
@Orc Lover . . Not to mention idiotic. I would wager that you have NEVER been to Either Paris or Manhatten. Let alone ND , SD, NE or anywhere else you reference. You seem to have a pat solution. Hey maybe YOU should run for President .
@@crystalbluewire3339 I am merely saying that criticizing a city like San Francisco and Portland isn't fair because they are amazing cities because they happen to be situated in some of the greatest geography on the planet for humans to live in. People flock to west coast cities for the social programs and the easy living but this can only happen for so long before the area is saturated. There are two known outcomes...either Portland and San Francisco will be much harsher against the addicted to the point where the unhoused and addicted move away, which will create a better environment for those still left to receive services, or these cities will continue to address the issue by decriminalizing and attempting to use social programs when there aren't enough people to serve the programs. The tax payers will leave and the cities will decay for a time. Urban saturation is not a new thing, but people have only moved for location and services recently. In the last generations it is was jobs and housing.
@@orclover2353 Weather is why they move, so they don't freeze to death. You think a drug addict living in a tent can just pack up to north dakota and somebody will hire them ASAP and get them a house? What company wants a drug addict working there?
I throughly appreciated this documentary, very well produced and I really was captivated, with the visual content, it’s nice to see all angles of it. My favourite was the rite aid worker ❤ she is just so positive
This was quiet and tame. It affected me too, but the drugs and mentally ill get just enough money from the Government per month to get their drug fix for the day. Not the real help that is needed. Yes there are many that are trying hard to get a fresh start, but more that are weak and broken..
The media is shoving everthing else down our throat everynight but thsse kind of issue's. These are most important. Along with fentonal overdoses and how many die each day from black on black crime. In my city every weekend many innocent children die from stray bullets. It should be mandatory for mainstream media to cover these numbers in every city in America. Only then is when people will wake up and want to help there own.
It breaks my heart to see this. I'm an Amazon Driver in Portland, and it's gotten so bad in the last few years. Almost anywhere that you could imagine trying to set up a camp or RV there is one now. The clean up crew folks weren't lying, it's literally just a rotation. I'll see camps, then one day they'll be gone and people cleaning up. Then a week later more folks have moved in. And it just repeats over and over again. I wish I was somehow able to help people, but I'm barely making it myself. I work 40-60 hours a week and am barely surviving the cost of living out here. In fact, if I didn't rent from a friend, and lived alone, there is no way I could do it. Unfortunately I also do not know how to solve the issue, because as someone said in this video, it's a complex situation. Some of it is insane rent inflation over the last 5 years, mostly caused from out-of-state investors buying literally EVERYTHING up and fixing rent prices. Some of it is a broken healthcare system. A lack of mental health care. I don't know what the solution is, but at the current rate, a lot of people that were barely making it will no longer be making it with the cost of everything being what it is in 2022.
I was homeless on and off for years, 10x. I would find a place, then couldnt afford it and get kicked out. Due to me having a deep understanding of what it is like.. I did take in a variety of people over the years.. 35 people at various times. It always seemed to go the same way. People get really comfortable at the 2 week time mark.. All the help they do around the house slows down or stops. Some pay rent for a month, then decide they want a discount or are not in the mood to pay it at all. I finally had to quit helping people when I got robbed. Also threatened by one guy when I would not drive him where he wanted, when he wanted. Someone told me that the drugs people are on now makes helping people difficult cuz they are unpredictable. I think that abandoned stores and malls need to be opened up and used as shelter for these people.. many are campted outside unused buildings..its too much for one person to do
Facts. I think about all of those things every day. I also wonder how many more people are going to develop serious mental health issues from dealing with the ever increasing stress that started 2 years ago. I know that I have changed. My job is very stressful, but even when I'm not at work, I can never fully relax. I'm constantly on guard, wondering if my car will get stolen/broken into, my house will get robbed, some twacked out drug addict will try to rob me....and I'm not feeling fearful as much as I'm feeling anger about how messed up everything has become. I know I'm not the only one who is experiencing these same feelings. What will happen when people start snapping from all of the pressure? But, on the other hand, maybe I'm reading too much into the situation. Maybe I'm imagining things are worse than they seem. Who knows?🤷♀
Don't feel bad for not helping man. There are people with billions of dollars and they choose to simply do nothing. Influencers who keep pushing out crap content on TikTok, Instagram, and whatnot, while doing 0 to help these. I also blame the political system worldwide as well - it's not just a US issue. Back like 50 years ago, even in the socialist states you could get like a "sponsored house" where a young couple was able to choose from a few house designs, and they got the land cheap, the house was affordable, etc. And, there were these soviet bloc houses that allowed many people to live under a small footprint. Honestly, they are not so bad. Certainly much better than this.
@@holls1626 Don’t think you’re imagining it. Literally everyone I have spoken to about this sort of thing agrees or at least feels it too. The massive increase in shootings shows some of what happens when people start snapping. It’s about to be awful for everyone in coming years, food is going to become a big global issue. It already is but it’s going to get way worse
@@holls1626 Things really are worse. We have California moving to Arizona and everywhere else. Every day we learn of a new tragedy of mass shootings, to where if it doesnt happen for a day, this is unusual. I had a guy at a Circle K come up to my car and threaten to cut himself and put blood on my car if I didnt give him money. Its to the point of very scary at times. I care, I want to help but handing out money wont fix that guy. He is threatening people with doing something really gross. if gas goes up to $10 a gallon, we are gonna be at a stand still.. no one will be able to continue..
This is so powerful. It is so easy to judge these folks without realizing all the things they have gone through. It makes you so thankful for what you have.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Excellent documentary. At the end, the girl living in her motor home (tiny house) with her daughter…when she smiles and her voice is heard saying “if we work together we can get a lot done” gave me goosebumps, made me smile and tear up at the same time. Bless everyone helping others in this video (the foot washing and shower trailer are both things I’ve never seen before but give me hope). Bless those seeking help and those not yet seeking it.
In the same weekend two different colleagues were assaulted and one had a cheek bone broken, another had his jaw broken by homeless. There is no efforts to take dangerous people off the streets. If Portland is not made safe I am moving my business. That’s all I ask, make it safe. Currently it is a dangerous place to live
I understand your frustration. Too much pity that passes for empathy, allowing the folks who work hard and try, to end up frequently at the mercy of the deranged, addicted and remorseless. As well as a ridiculous governing system that acts like it is normal to be assaulted for riding the bus, or out for a walk.
My cousin was homeless for several years due to financial issues related to being disabled. She was assaulted so badly by housed people that she had to stay in the hospital for a couple weeks. What about that problem?
Oh my! The video was good for what it was intending to portray, but it’s almost as if it’s taboo to report on the other reality that comes along with the mass homeless issue.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
So wonderful that this Momma, her little girl, baby boy coming in August and their puppy found somewhere safe that they can stay. I am also ecstatic that Daria, her son and their puppy found an apartment where they can live! And bless the person who paid their first and last so they could move in! I only wish everyone of these folks could be helped! 💜
My husband and I along with our children 11, 8 and 4 were homeless for five years in Arizona. It is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. I thank God for every single thing we have today. This was during the worst time for our economy 2008-2013. The jobs were nonexistent and family members that helped were far and few. Luckily for a few months we were able to be at a family shelter but other than that it was pretty hard. We had to sleep outside with our children and my husband had to stay up all night to watch over us. I pray that all of these people get help somehow and bless all those who have helped and continue to give help. Being homeless is a very humbling experience.
Ma’am..I was homeless in Phoenix . Sleeping in your car in the summer was horrible. The city doesn’t help and the CASS location is now on 19th Ave? The city’s priority is to grow the tax base. They could careless..Phoenix is not a place to be if your homeless and in need.
Why is it that way here in America? I have been working and saving since I was 7 years old. Selling news Papers in Brooklyn was my first business at 7. I have been saving 20% of my gross since day one. Taught to me by my mother. I am far from two paychecks from homelessness. Funny that during the pandemic when people were all given tens of thousands in stimulus checks and free unemployment that people bought new cars and tv's and on and on. Invested everything I got. People are one or two paychecks away from being homeless because your average American is Stupid. Plain and simple. I am 64 and have more money than god. I know this because every Sunday god is begging for money in the churches!
SB You are so right. People ask me why I work so hard at two jobs. But I see so many people living on the streets everyday it drives me to to not let this happen to me. Cuz I know that it could .
@@wordsunheard2383 A lot of the property management companies are using things like the no cause eviction to replace their working class & disabled tenants with middle class tenants who will pay absurd damage & cleaning costs to avoid trouble...
I lived in Portland 2003-2004. At the time, I was younger and living out of my car, but the situation in the streets was nothing like it is now. One thing that I did see that was getting worse was gentrification. I can't imagine that having any positive effect on the current situation.
I am so so so grateful beyond words to all of the many people who provide services for the unhoused in Portland. A family member ended up on the streets there a few years back due to a sudden and severe mental health crisis. Fortunately he joined the rhythms of the other unhoused folks accepting the shelter and drop in services offered downtown. Because of these places, I knew where to find him sometimes, even though I couldn't get him to come home with me. I am happy to share that he is now safely housed with family. If it wasn't for the kind hearted strangers looking out for his basic needs during that time though, I don't know if he would still be alive. The mentally ill are some of the most if not the most vulnerable members of society, and society largely doesn't understand what a mental health crisis is, or how to handle it. Every meal, every toothbrush, every bandaid, every opportunity to use a restroom, it is all so important for the unhoused, and every day that the homeless services workers give to their jobs and volunteer jobs is a gift beyond measure for those they're helping as well as for the people who love them. Thank you.
@@PapagenoMF I thought the same at first. But after having it explained as differentiating all the non-physical things attributed to what 'home' is from a dwelling it makes more sense than not. Houseless is similar in sound, cadence etc. so was prob. the "best" transition (as opposed to domescille-less or temporarily living arrangement impaired) from homeless. Tbh to ME: not a big deal/difference. But to some it is. When said ppl are truly grappling for any semblence of normalcy & for whatever reasons feel better if I phrase somethin a bit different: I say why not oblige? Terms & speach change during every year of every generation. I'll figure out how to cope.😉✌️
Bless all of our brothers and sisters doing their best in the hardest of times. That goes for folks giving and receiving. This story is a great reminder for all of us to approach people with kindness and compassion. We have a long road ahead, but a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
@@bonsummers2657 Potential renters didn't have to pay a non-refundable fee just to apply for an apartment in 1980. Crummy apartments back then cost less than 1/4 the minimum monthly wage of a full time worker, while rents on dives are over 5/8 of those monthly wages now, which disqualifies applicants, who are required to have an income 3 times higher than rent. Monthly rent for a decent one bedroom apartment is currently higher than the monthly mortgage payment on a 3 bedroom house. Realistically, that's a big part of the problem. When you rent, it's not hard to lose your home through no fault of your own, but once you lose your home, it is very, very hard to keep your job. And if you lose your job while you have no permanent address, it's almost impossible to secure employment. Employers see a homeless, jobless person the same way most of our society does. They don't want them nearby.
I don't understand why you say this is the hardest time there is more job opportunities than ever. There's just too many people wanting handouts get a job
I spent a decade on the streets while in Major Depression. My first (of three) suicide attempts was in Portland. It has been a decade pater. I am doing well these days. But if you are struggling to get by with what you have, I still bring tears to my eyes, even now. It is a character flaw, having to do what I had to make things move, and a positive character trait. When you lived in such conditions you develop strength and positive traits that you will help others develop their own strengths.
The sweet smiles on the people that are receiving some help absolutely warms my heart! As well the amazing people sharing their time and effort is Godly!!!
I salute and really admire these volunteers and humanitarian individuals who do help these homeless people. The stories/comment here who are former homeless but managed to get out of their situation are commendable.
I read the highly 'intellectual' comments of the sheeple below the video. There are almost 6000 comments and NONE brought up the FREE, SIMPLE and ONLY solution to all problems: STOP BREEDING, aka have RESPONSIBLE sex, aka have sex without forcing innocent souls into this dimension of exploitation from all points of views, physical+ mental suffering and death. This is why Mr. Bill Gates and his gang are 110% right. Bill was and still is misunderstood. He wants to end the horrible cycle of exploitation of people from all points of views, suffering, misery and DEATH. .,.
@@sigridbuck5032 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Exactly, they raise the rent for their greedy selves so no one can afford it, When is this going to be confronted? This should not be allowed, rent should be capped by a certain percentage and it should be made a law, this is ridiculous! No one should work 2/3 jobs or have multiple people under 1 roof just to pay rent! People who could do something about this need to stop turning a blind eye!!
I was homeless most of my HS years . I lived in cars , squats , and basically wherever I could . There’s no explanation I can give that’ll make anyone what it feels like.
In Canada rent is more than what people earn working. So soon almost everyone who doesn't own a home will be homeless. At least its warmer in Portland.
I agree...outstanding documentary. Shows exactly what is missing in the discussion of houselessness, specifically, people working full time jobs, situations out of their control such as health, inadequate services due to legislative gaps like age requirements, good responsible parents that need a break (a hand up not a hand out). None of the above should be without adequate affordable shelter...ever.
I was young and homeless in Portland, back then there weren't whole camps in residential neighborhoods, mostly downtown. That was one of the scariest times of my life and I pray that the ones that want more, get blessed with a home, livable wage job, and the support that they need mentally, emotionally and spirituality. 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽
Me and my family lived in a travel trailer for two years in Central Oregon (technically homeless for 2 years) after losing our 15-year rental because landlord retired and sold all his rentals. We learned really quickly that there were no more affordable rentals in Central Oregon. So, we purchased a travel trailer and lived in it for 2 years while we saved & saved until we were able to afford to buy our own home because it was actually easier & cheaper to buy a home at that time than it was to find and pay for another rental. We bought our home just months before the home prices increased to very high prices and if we would have waited even just a couple months longer to buy a home, we would still be living in our travel trailer guaranteed because the prices of homes are now out of reach for most average income households. The housing crisis in Oregon is real and it's just going to get worse because average Oregon wages don't match the rental prices anymore. Rental & home prices just keep increasing but the Oregon wages are not. I know another family with 6 kids who lost their rental about the same time we did and they lived in a motel room for many months and could not find a rental and they finally had to move away to another State just to find a home for their kids.
Is it possible for u to move somewhere cheaper? If you have a hardworking man in your family who can work….my husband can get them a job tomorrow…..starting about 20 dollars an hour….this is in Florida….another more affordable state is Texas..
I read the highly 'intellectual' comments of the sheeple below the video. There are almost 6000 comments and NONE brought up the FREE, SIMPLE and ONLY solution to all problems: STOP BREEDING, aka have RESPONSIBLE sex, aka have sex without forcing innocent souls into this dimension of exploitation from all points of views, physical+ mental suffering and death. This is why Mr. Bill Gates and his gang are 110% right. Bill was and still is misunderstood. He wants to end the horrible cycle of exploitation of people from all points of views, suffering, misery and DEATH.... .
@@chewie2055 I live in Seattle. The problem is that these areas started out affordable and gradually got out of hand. There are so many factors involved with why people end up homeless, but as far as affordability goes, it comes down to this: when property developers and housing management companies realize they can get away with charging more, they will. Then they push and push it up as far as they can possibly go. Give it time, and greed always takes over. My neighborhood is getting absolutely destroyed by new "luxury" apartment buildings that cram people in like sardines and charge a fortune. My landlord just sold our older building to a developer who is going to tear it down and build one of those atrocities. We've all been given one month to leave. Never mind that it's the holidays. Never mind that most of us have lived here for years (some for 10+ years!), have always been on time with rent, and have always been employed. They just don't care, and ultimately the government doesn't either.
@@janemoore4395 Breeding like an animal just makes all activism pointless. It’s like they’re putting out a fire using gasoline thinking they’re using water. Breediots think they’re making an impact, whole time they’re making the problem bigger/worse by feeding it with more victims & perpetrators. What a joke. Breediots will never learn. The hubris is too strong in them. Most parents are honestly just terrible people that shouldn’t have had kids. The ownership they feel over the child is disgusting, they view the child as a slave, toy. They think the child should do everything for them and devote their life to their parents when it should be the other way around. 99% of breediots are just kids raising kids. When you walk by a graveyard you realize how pointless everything is. All parents are bad its just that some are worse. They compound the original crime. Original crime is bringing someone into a world like this and life is a fools errand you are sending them on since everyone dies. You compound the crime when u have no money for it knowing it needs money to have a ‘good’ life. You compound the crime when u abuse the kid and take your frustration for your bad life decisions on them. They are dealing with life so they are already sentenced to suffering enough from your stupidity. They compound the original crime with all the other crap but ultimately all parents did a bad thing. Sex is one thing and having kids is another. Even if birth control fails abortions have always been available. Now u might have to hop a plane or drive to another state but its still accessible. So having babies is a choice.
I was born in Portland nearly 67 years ago. Over the years, it has changed dramatically. I realize that not all homeless people want to be housed. But their basic needs should always be met - a safe place for them to be; food to eat; medical care; addiction recovery; mental health services. I was involved in an initiative in my own community that provided hair cuts, food to eat, etc. I love what Portland's social service agencies are doing on behalf of our must vulnerable people. It was hard to tell who was doing what or I would make a donation. Thank you.
I worked in Portland for three months in 2008, cleaning up flood victims...there was a very large GoodWill center where all things that came into GW were sorted and sold right off the sorting tables...I was shocked by the sheer amount and the good quality of all the second hand items that they were selling (leather purses; designer clothing, etc)..it was obvious that even at that time that people were losing their homes/places to live and were having to turn out all of their living items to be sold by others...these were not people just giving a few worn items to GW--these were entire households that were being turned over to GW because the people could no longer house their belongings...it was a bit shocking and overwhelming...dts/usa
Thanks from Italy for a great report......The sadness of this tragedy is counter-balanced by the many volunteers who do help a lot......Thank you for all you do.....Fantastic human beings
So many of us in rural towns don't see houseless/homeless folks, their plight is not a common topic of conversation. I enjoyed sharing your visits with the folks in the film and glimpsing the community. 5200ish going through the winter outdoors, wow!
There's something wrong in a nation where people can actually get up and go to work everyday but can't afford a place to live. Meanwhile, a bunch of apartments nearby are vacant because they're too expensive. Just doesn't add up.
What doesn't add up is democrats saying they are for the poor, but then they allow unlimited immigration and illegals into the country. Those are mutually exclusive goals. Just like when they stop new housing from being built, and they don't lift a finger to stop the company Blackrock from buying up all the homes and raising rent prices. As far as I'm concerned, if you voted for those criminal and evil monsters the democrats, you deserve every bit of this hellhole. And if I could force every democrat to stay in their rundown states and cities I would do it.
This isn't a country for the weak, this is a place for those who want to create a future without limits and when things go wrong which happens then you should have been contributing to your community, churches, groups ect all the time you were trying to rise- Don't be a selfish hog, drain your resources to zero then wonder why you are not welcome. You reap what you sow
Another good one to watch is “reversal of fortune” it’s about a homeless man who is given $100K to turn his life around but he blows it all in a year on alcohol, new cars and strippers. Just goes to show you can’t help an addict. That’s why most of them are homeless
@Matt it's not always as simple as having a full time job. Once you're homeless in Portland, it's really difficult to get off the street. Most apartments require a mailing address, birth certificate, credit check, some require you to make over a certain dollar amount per month, etc. ect. She could have medical debt or something holding her back. Who knows. 🤷♀️ I wish this documentary shared how these people ended up homeless so people would understand how easily it can happen and how hard it can be to escape, but I understand they didn't want to breach their privacy too much.
Sending LOVE to all community members struggling to find housing. Don't give up, because there are people who care and understand how easy it is to lose your home. One paycheck away is real...God Bless You and stay strong.
I used to work in downtown Portland, I got REALLY good at locking our doors down quickly & watching our security cameras because NOTHING has been done to help those with MENTAL issues...🙈💔
This is a very good TH-cam. Thank you all who work tirelessly to help humans in need. If our government and cities would stop the inflow of drugs would that make a significant difference? Yes, there are people in need. Let’s face it most homeless people are addicted to drugs. That is when our communities break down and the crisis becomes overwhelming.
I lived in Oregon for 6 months and I had to leave , I was disgusted by the house rent 800 for a single room and inside bath in an old house , think about that
The segment at 17:36 by the owner of LAUNDRY reflects my sentiments. It is insane to equate giving endless freedom to live parasitically and damage others with impunity with the concept of "care" or "love". It is both loveless and careless and doesn't help anyone. I am a low income individual, and cannot afford to squander any of my money. But cost of living rises, taxes keep rising, as well as having to cope with the honest fear of being robbed by some random homeless person who assumes I must be so much better off than them. I do not understand why we vote in the Hardassty and her ilk. I have been assaulted on Trimet, stolen from, messed with in ugly ways that traumatize me. Because I am an older woman, I am vulnerable on the streets of Portland. This video seems to want to focus on the the "functioning" street folks more than the crazy, methed out, frightening ones that we in PDX must deal with. More and more I hear and see people who see what is happening and are arming themselves in one way or another to defend themselves against this incredibly bad situation. Is this what is coming? A war zone of civilians due to the lack of protection and help from our city , county and state government? I don't expect the federal government cares at all anymore either.
Agree. I’m low income single mother and have to work my ass off to scrape by. I don’t have a back yard to escape the depravity and there aren’t any clean parks to take my toddler that aren’t littered, graffitied -not to mention human excrement. It’s not fair, and they’re funneling resources into the wrong demographic. Kids need parks and recreation more then junkies need hand outs.
Becky Thornton, I too agree with what you have said, we should be giving a hand UP not a hand OUT... This video IMHO was not a true representation of the homeless issue.
Media always shows the minority of homeless…the ones not addicted and/or with mental illness. The family with small children or working individuals down on their luck. But reality is majority are addicted and/or mental health issues and many choose to stay on the streets. We need to bring back some type of Mental institutions but in a more humane way because what we see now is not humane. Soft on drug crimes/usage has not proven to work either. Like soft on crime. It’s only escalated it.
When a film only gives you half the story it is because they want you to see it the way they do and not allow you to draw your own conclisions. And that makes me feel like I am being played. So I watched this objectively. I saw a couple living in a tent who made nothing but excuses yet used all the right phrases ( "we pray", "we start a fire to stay warm", "we put in hours to get help but we are not (fill in the blank) so we can't get no help".), etc. But they said they had an income and used to have a home. After seeing the absolute pig sty of their tent, I had to wonder if that was why they lost their home. Was it condemned or did their landlords evict them because they lived in filth like that? Then I saw a woman working a f/t job who had a neat clean car, not filled with trash, who slept in a make shift shelter rather than in a tent outside in the cold amongst garbage. She was doing what she could to help herself rather than whining about not getting help while living in squalor. Even in the most dire circumstances, we have choices. So who would you rather help? Someone helping themself or someone making excuses?
You're so right. The only homeless person I saw that was trying to get themselves out of their situation was that lady working at Rite Aid. God bless her. All the others that are just content with living on the street doing nothing but drugs need to be forced into rehab or jail.
I have a ton of compassion, but it’s hard to care when 90% are addicts, people that don’t accept help, and people that just trash everything. Been there, done that. Once you try helping people so many times, and get nowhere, you see why no one wants to try help anymore
But those are only the people you see, there are allot of people who work like the gal at the beginning of the video and are still unable to afford housing. And thanks to demons like Biden and all the rest of the Vatican Jesuit led Freemasonic new world order poly'tick'ians who are working to destroy the middle class and devalue the currency and crash the economy so the rich can totally enslave and rule over the masses, EVERYONE is going to be destitute, starving and homeless soon. Just like in 1929 and the thirties, done believe me do some research and wait a year or two.
Can you cite the source for the "90 percent" addict statistic and the sources for the people who "don't accept help" or "just trash everything"? Personal experience isn't statistical and results in bias. It's one person's view. It's not representative of the entire demographic.
I don't know what the answer to homeless is. What I do know is there are some amazing loving and caring people out there that you showed in this video that really want to help them. This was very well done! I'm so glad to hear that the mother and the daughter found an apartment and that the lady in the shelter found an apartment. Thank you for doing this and hopefully I will do more of these types of videos. We need more affordable housing for these people.
Hi..I can't figure out what it is the homeless want. Some work and need affordable housing. Some just want to be left alone..which is fine but not on the streets...it's not fair to the community..it's a hard situation
@@lisalee2885 Like you said it’s a hard situation. During my addiction I can alternate between wanting help and wanting to be left alone multiple times a day. I think helping to really rehabilitate people and getting them in housing is a great start but that causes an issue of homeless from around the country coming because I have a friend leaving for Portland and that has me looking at all things Portland and Oregon but he’s under that belief that it’s homeless paradise and I definitely worry for him he won’t stay sober.
really simple. Give people homes and access to food and medicine. Its seriously just that simple. It worked and saved a fortune everywhere that tried it. Seriously that simple
I've been homeless. I have a problem with bringing more children into the world when you can't care for yourself and the ones you have adequately. It's selfish to get pregnant in that situation, knowingly creating more suffering.
Those poor people! My family of 6 lived in a tiny, hole-in-the-wall, 2-bedroom apartment in Eugene for almost 7 years...and strangely, it is the happiest place I have ever lived. The community was amazing, pool in our backyard, playground, new kids around all the time, friends just stopping by to chat throughout the day, and the recreation center was just down the street...so I went to exercise classes every morning after taking the kids to school, we had swim lessons there, ect. Now we live in a 7-bedroom house in Idaho...and I am so LONELY.
If you don't save by cutting back expenses, this is such a reality for many people. Life happened to me so fast, at 50 My son was murdered, my marriage fell apart, at 66 my Daughter died with a brain tumor. I'm 67 and struggling now.
At 16 I was homeless in Portland. Worked full time, was clean, never littered. Had savings but couldn’t rent because I was a minor. It was so so hard to go to work everyday when my mind was 100% on figuring out where to sleep, somewhere safe. By the time I’d fall asleep there’d be cops or someone making me move. I remember sleeping under tarp one night after all my stuff was stolen when I was at work, 2 hours of sleep with 2 hours left and I wake up to a joggers dog peeing on my head. She laughed and told me to get a job. Washed my hair in my work sink and started work. My job was in a toy store, I’d throw birthday parties for kids. It’s easy to give up when going forward looks impossible. Be nice to everyone. The homeless are people too.
Can I ask why you weren’t in a foster care setting. You could have saved up money for when you turned 18?? 16 is just a kid😭😭😭😭😭
Dealing with karens when the clerks are in the same situation angers me.
What the hell happened to our country?
Under 18 you are guaranteed fostercare. You can walk into any fire fighter station, police station or hospital and they would be required to let you stay until fostercare agent assists you
I don't understand why these people won't use a trash can
This comment is beautiful ty 💔💜
I lived in my truck after my divorce. The hardest thing was keeping presentable for my job. I kept it a secret and no one ever knew I remember finding a water hose to hang from a tree to shower.
Bless those ladies for providing those showers.
@Steve Garrison glad you made it bro. Divorce can be brutal.
Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I want to live in a nice independent apartment in America like I've got in the UK tell me that's possible Steve Garrison please help me I want to get away from my abusive mother please help me Steve Garrison my friend.
@@jamiedavies4545 IT depends on where you want to live mate. I am in Canada but just like the USA the major cities are expensive. Middle America is way cheaper.
@@mnkwazi Its Jamie Davies will you be my friend please Billy Ray Valentine my mate and friend? I love Canada as well Billy Ray Valentine my mate and brother.
@@mnkwazi Its Jamie Davies will you be my friend please Billy Ray Valentine my mate?
I was homeless in Portland for almost 3 years.. I have a history of drug addiction but managed to stay away from drugs while I was homeless. I worked two full time jobs and saved money. I met my now wife, we both worked together our asses off and made a series of strategic decisions to save our lives. We bought a car and started sleeping in that. We had one dog at that point which made it harder to find housing. We eventually found a room to rent in a beautiful house in a nice part of Portland. We got on a list for housing over a year before we found a place to live... just got a call from Portland about a week ago saying our number was pulled and could get housing! This is over 5 years after leaving Portland. My wife and I now own a horse, both have careers which we love, we have a beautiful place to live in a beautiful state (Ak). We kept a lot of the habits we learned from being homeless, like going daily to a gym ( not for showers anymore ), working out became an outlet for our struggles and we became totally jacked. We eat healthy fresh planned meals. We are what people probably call a power couple, because we had to learn to adapt to grow and learn and get strong to survive or die in the gutter. I thank God and my freedom for my ability to pursue liberty and work hard to better myself and my family's lives! People who were handed everything in life do not appreciate that!! I hope whatever you are going through now, you will find the strength the perseverance of will to conquer and pursue your dreams!!! God bless you all! Thank you for reading my long comment.
proud of you
@@Jess1234 thank you!
I read your comment! I'm so glad things worked out for you.
I could not love this more! Thank you for sharing!❤
Thank you for sharing!!
Someone working a fulltime job and still not being able to afford an apartment is a real indictment of our Society.
This will only increase. It's not only the wealth inequalities and privilege --WORK IS ENDING. There will be some menial labor and there will be a little skilled work but more and more machines are doing the work, and people are less necessary. Ancient societies had the dole. They realized that if they didn't feed people, they would revolt. Society has to provide a minimum standard of living or collapse.
Are rents ten hrand a month yet?
@@lynnbaker2336 What is ten hrand?
If you wanna just hang out and quit moving around
@@kenkunz1428 you don't know a typo when you see it? Ten grand
I have interacted with Daria @ Rite Aid for a while now. She ALWAYS has a big smile and is Incredibly friendly. I for real shop at this store above other pharmacies in my area because of the staff which is epitomized by Daria's friendly nature. In brief conversation when she told me she was homeless it was hard to wrap my head around. EVERY day EVERY interaction I've had she is GREAT. Even when being verbally abused by rough customers she just turns her cheek and snaps back into her outgoing vibrant personality.
She would be a valuable asset for virtually any company or community lucky enough to have her.
I believe you, she really did make a positive impression, Prayers and blessings for you and Daria.
Hopefully someone reading this can rent her a room.
And yet you have not invited her to stay in your home. Why? Just asking. Are you homeless too?
No , of course not. So........what is your excuse for not taking her in?
@@Heart2HeartBooks I praise the woman, tell you I've interacted with her enough for her to share some very personal, possibly quite embarassing info... & your thought is to correlate that with a high enough plausibility re: my not only having the means but ALSO not extending what I could? For what? To try & make a mean spirited point? Smh.🤦♂️ If your own personal interactions lead you to believe that about people in general, then you generally need more interactions with different people.
Tell ya what. Lemme know when half of all homeless live with you and I'll gladly take the other half in my dorm room with me.👌
We can do this. FINALLY- someone with the answers!
I'll get on Malaria next & will letcha know your part asap🍻
Edit- At first I didn't think this bore mentioning, as it's private... But if Dunning/Krueger taught us anything it's that ppl gotta spell it out for some others...
FYI- she is EXACTLY the type of person who needs but a minor bump to get over the hump. If it were in anyway feasible I would've GLADLY offered her "longterm" assistance (time for her to work her way up waiting lists for low income housing subsidies and/or either directly or via referral: a link to a living wage job) rather than a 'weekend's' stay. Unfortunately, that's not in my means right now.
Since you were raised right & have had the means to not only work but to save $ while progressing upwards throughout life: it'd be great if you could share how (besides trolling online) you give back so others might learn from your actions.
Keep payin it forward fam👍
@@Heart2HeartBooks wondering the same thing?
My brother (a man in his 50s) became homeless in California for couple of weeks. I live several states away. He was a good person. We were raised by loving, hard working parents on a big farm. We had everything we ever needed. Popular, good looking, ultra talented and smart. He went to a major university on a scholarship. I didn't. He had a great job that paid more money than my job paid me. Traveled all over the world. Had bought a brand new and very beautiful apartment. However, after time, He chose to use alcohol and prescription drugs and began to loose it all in a slow and sad way. Our family helped him get into several rehab facilities over few years. Ultimately, he lost his job, was living in his car. I would order pizza and have it delivered to hotel rooms we were paying for him to live in. He passed away all alone in a hospital room a year ago. I miss him everyday. Addiction is real, Addiction kills.
Utterly heartwrenching..
It's a pandemic. I'm so sorry for your indescribable loss.
Even prescription drugs can be hazardous & some people think cannibis is safe but one of my friends went psychotic & killed a loved family member after smoking pot. Another became increasingly paranoid, untill he would no longer speak to even his closest friends & family, & completely alone in the world he killed himself.
So sorry for your loss, God bless!
You need to go Alanon.... not your fault. \
An update: Daria Anderson, one of the women featured in the documentary, has moved into her own apartment with her adult son. She'd been on a waiting list. “I cried for a couple days,” said Anderson, who had been sleeping in an emergency shelter at night, and working as a floor supervisor at Rite-Aid during the day. “I’ve just been looking around. It has four walls. This is an apartment!”
Read more here: www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/homeless-woman-one-day-documentary-moves-apartment/283-3daf9aa0-6052-4117-bd04-feac4d5d3d2f
I pray someone can help the 26 year old and her daughter.
In NW PORTLAND ? What a luck of the draw.
So happy to hear this!!
@@ritaturner9906 Yes, they were helped in June '22, a few months after the April filming. Family, Friends & an ex-employer helped her and her young daughter out ❣
I do not cry easily. This, easily, made me tear-up. I love that lady.
There was a man at 4.19 he looked so sad and grateful it brought tears to my eyes. How unfair that anyone’s life should be this way. Life is far too precious 😢
Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I live in a independent flat in the UK but I want to move to America tell me that's possible for me to live in independent flat in America please Lesley Hubble friend.
I saw him too - made me cry! 😔💔
PSST! hey! here's a tip ... STOP VOTING DEMOCRAT!!!! AND GROW A SPINE!!!
I was thinking the same thing. I'm currently in tears after seeing him. Went here to the comment section to comment abt it, and I saw your comment. So heartbreaking to see how unfair life could be. Imagine if one of them is your own parent, and if you can't do anything about it.
I saw him too, his smile is so genuine and sweet
I was homeless for 2 1/2 years, living in my car. Had several scary wake ups, the worst being someone crashing into my car at 2:30 AM while I was sleeping in it, destroying it and sending me to the hospital. I hope all these people get housed permanently.
i am brazilian.. i supose that USA has a lot of good condition for everyone that live there....
@@tomatea2190 Keep on dreaming when life sucks.
@@tomatea2190 much better than Brazil I am sure but unfortunately we now have an administration of globalist that want to turn America Communist as well & force us into living like 3rd world countries. If something doesn’t change soon, America is doomed 😬😩
But hey, let' taxes-pay for transgender surgery for 12 year olds whose parents oppose not. Homeless be damned.
Portland is about 72 percent white. “ interesting . And a crisis.
UPDATE: The mother and her 5-year-old daughter featured in One Day have found housing. They just moved into a family shelter in Southeast Portland. After appearing in the documentary, Tianna McMullen said she heard from concerned family and friends - including a former employer. The Best Western Rivershore Hotel in Oregon City rehired her to help do laundry.
“They saw me on the ‘One Day’ thing and were like, ‘Do you need a job?’ explained McMullen. “I loved working there. It was my home away from home.” She's now working hard to get her own apartment with her daughter.
Read more here: www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/homeless-woman-daughter-housing-one-day-documentary/283-02c4fef3-d3f0-4ba1-bfa3-2f31b9fff58f
This is definitely my smile of the day. Good luck and God bless, mama.
@@burleybater mine too!
It's irresponsible to continue to breed when you can't even shelter yourself and a child, nonetheless.
“Seattle Is Dying” by KOMO was far more accurate about the root causes of homelessness. Putting lipstick on a pig, as your story did, actually hurts the cause.
Yay. ❤️
Thank you for showing the story of the Rite Aid employee at the beginning - it really humanizes her and makes you rethink some stereotypes about the homeless. She works hard - has a job, contributes - but is having a hard time finding a place to live in that city.
But that only truly describes about 1% of the homeless.
I was impressed by her too. People make so many assumptions about homeless people. Which is shameful.
@@tangaz5819 The "assumption", which is CORRECT, is that most of them are JUNKIES.
Resident Biden is worsening the situation by raising - doubling Gas Prices !
It shows the reality of how utterly fcked up the cost of living vs wages are here. A manager of a store should be able to afford at least a small place to live. I've worked at a hospital for 6 years as part of the surgical department and wouldn't be able to afford my own one bedroom apartment unless it was really far away from my work or in a very bad neighborhood, but even those are becoming unaffordable now. My boyfriend has a good paying full time job and still the only house we could maybe ever afford to buy in Portland is in a neighborhood where there are shootings every.single.day. I hate it when I see comments that tell people to just "move away". How can someone afford to move if they can't afford to save for moving expenses?..... I don't believe this is only a Portland problem though. It seems to be happening in a lot of places in the U.S. Biden needs to take care of Americans first so that we will be stable enough to help other countries. Just my opinion.
For all of us watching this from the comfort of our homes, on one of our many devices, we are truly, truly blessed. Thank y’all for reminding me because sometimes, I’m ashamed to say, I take it for granted. God bless.
I've always been lower middle class , I make between 19 and 25,000 dollars a year but I've ALWAYS had a job and a roof over my head . Yes I feel blessed.
Thank you for these words, we forget
@@brianoden1798 as a formerly homeless person, I hardly concur !
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
So thankful they let her keep her pup with her in the shelter. I pray she finds housing. So many of us, myself included, are in the same or similar situation. Something has got to give.
But i was thinking the poor pup stays in her car unattented while she works ?
was thinking the same thing 😁🐕
@@Gypsygirl9 yes poor dog she should just give up her job to keep it company
@@Gypsygirl9 it’s telling that ppl like you are more worried about the dog
@@Gypsygirl9 I hope there's a room at work the dog can go.
I used to run a drop in center in Lowell Massachusetts and do homeless outreach. I'll tell you something...the absolute sweetest, kindest, and giving people I ever encountered were the homeless that I did outreach for.
Really
Yeah I’m sure the people that fucked up bad enough to be homeless are actually the “good ones” and the people who actually work and support themselves and family are bad…makes sense
@@DG-ie5ip Aww, what are you gonna do if they start giving hand outs? You gonna cry?
Really?? The homeless in my town were drug addicts that spit on you, steal from you and don't give a flying f#&k about anything or anyone.
Largely not true. They are drug users, alcoholics, criminals and just plain lazy people.
I used to be a young jerk to homeless people but ive changed a lot and have more empathy. Having gone through job losses I feel for them. All these helpers are angels. Anyone can become homeless.
Anyone can be homeless, that's true. That's why all these junkies and hipsters on a crime vacation who are choosing to be homeless are so vile. They're eating up resources that people with actual hardships need.
Your confused and mistaken. Homelessness has destroyed Portland as a livable city. KGW selects atypical cases when in fact the political class does not have the will to fix the issue.
@@Dog.soldier1950 I understand anger towards it, I still have some but its a mix group of people and they're not all the same. Some people so need help.
@@Dog.soldier1950 Let me guess. You have probably never visited Portland in your life.
@@PapagenoMF sorry wrong guess
That made my heart break hearing that little girl say she misses their compartment.
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Yeah she was not coached at all to do that. Sucker.
@@TeezyT_Sunrise 😬
I use to be homeless there, 😪 its hell, that from the grace of Jesus I've changed my life I'm not homeless anymore
Amen 🙏. That’s amazing.
Amen
Glad you aren’t homeless anymore. What drew you to Portland in the first place? I’m just wondering why Portland is such a magnet that attracts homeless people.
@@Jay-kc1ql I lived in Portland for 10 years I lived in Hood River outside of Portland nothing drew me there drew me farther away now I live in Colorado
@Jay, Portland doesn't attract homeless people , Portland created homeless people. The rents and housing prices inflated beyond their worth almost overnight. My experience ; My darling beautiful super nice studio apartment ( heat and cable included) went from the $425 a month to $1200 a month. That was after the interior decorator came in and slapped on some wall paper and redid what did not be redoing . The apartment was well maintained by me . It had the charm and character of older days. Two things in particular were cool, the bathroom had the original honeycomb tile floor and the shower had flamingo pink and black tile. REAL tile. Nothing chipped or broken. Lots of closets and storage space. Now that was in 2001. Last time I checked on the place the listing price was $230,000 for that studio apartment. I hope that gives you a realistic perspective of what happened to my beloved City of PORTLAND. I moved away before it got as bad as it is now. Greater opportunity elsewhere. I will always be in gratitude of that beautiful city and the community that I lived in.
Found myself on the very streets in this video for a few months last year. I’m very grateful to be out of that situation and doing better in life but I’ll never forget the great people who helped me with meals, showers, and friendship despite my situation. Love to everyone still out there.
I am glad people care it is hard to climb back to the top after you lose your footing on the ladder. It happens, it's life. The people I see helping on the streets are true disciples.
Oh and glad you made it out, good luck to you in the future.
This situation is a tragedy playing out all over the western world. The route of the problem is Governments and banks commoditizing human dwellings as investment vehicles, doing all they can to ensure these dwellings continue to rise in price and remain in a supply shortage. Government willingly dividing society into winners and losers.
Why were you in the streets?
@@incumbentvinyl9291 None of your business
She’s so positive and cheerful! There’s no excuse for our senior population who are still working and I may add there’s no excuse for seniors in this Country to be sleeping on the ground! It’s shameful!
If you don't prepare for your senior years you will have to work, if you can.
@@marythomas1198 You choose to be personally responsible and you have a better chance for success. If you don't plan you are likely to hit your goals.
You must be at least 62 to get a reduced payment, 66 or 67 (depending on birth year) for full benefits, and at least 65 for medicare. Most people work until full retirement age.
Bad decisions bad decisions.
Homeless people are like feral people.
As I watched this, I got so emotional hearing the sad stories of how hard the struggle is and what these people have gone through. My husband found himself homeless 10 years ago, and he spent many rough nights either literally outside, or in an abandoned warehouse. He did not have a stable life growing up, his mother brought men into their home who were abusive to him and she allowed it!! He no longer speaks to her and she makes dumb excuses and doesn't see any wrong in how she mothered him growing up!! Later, as a teen, he acted out, got sent to juvenile detention centers, and became addicted to drugs. In the throes of being homeless, he went to church, tried to find work, helped at shelters, and eventually he befriended an older lady who actually saw him for the amazing person he is. She let him stay in her home, the basement was like a one bedroom apartment. As long as he worked, helped with yard work, etc
She basically became his "second mom". We met 7 years ago, I fell for him the moment we locked eyes we were working in the same department store and he was already clean from all drugs!! We now have a beautiful apartment, 2 sweet cats, both have new and great jobs. He works 50 hours a week and he will never go back to his past. People need to stop being so judgemental of others situations, this world would be so great with more compassion and love for your fellow humans!!! .
I hear you Sis...I was a homecoming princess in high school and became homeless secondary to cocaine addiction. Now clean 35 years, grADUATED FROM THE uNIVERSITY OF cALIFORNIA AND AM A lICENSED THERAPIST. i HAVE WORKED WITH THE HOMELESS and loved it. Congrats to you and your soulmate, keep on keepin on honey and reach out to those comin in! Bleessings, Meg
Beautiful testimony!!!!!! People can be so cruel, heartless and evil towards those who have fallen on hard times. God bless you and your husband!!!!!!!
@@vanessadobbins6885 You got that right. So right! I knew a guy who was on the ropes, devastated by medical conditions, and was amazed how many people either did not care or some actually tried to push him over the edge.
Shannon, thank you for sharing that. So glad things worked out for all 4 of you. quite true even from people in their very own family sometimes and in his case his very
own mother. She sounds worthless, I don't blame your husband for not talking to her, not having anything to do with her. I know somebody who would go on and on about family should help family yet wouldn't even help his very own brother when, thru no fault of his own, was racked with medical conditions, lost his job, could barely walk - even though he had the means to help and from what I understand tried to actually push him into homelessness. Completely correct. That's part of the problem - people think its all the individuals fault conveniently forgetting how many people helped them along the way. All this nonsense about self-reliance when they had free education and tax breaks and yes many times help from individuals or family members to see they don't fall thru the cracks or become homeless. After they got a ton of breaks they puff their chest out and claim they did it on their own. The stereotypes of homeless being worthless down-n-out losers who caused their own problems are, in many cases, just not true. That your husband found somebody who befriended him, see the potential in him, took him under their wing is very fortunate. I know a guy who was once homeless and the kind of "help" he got was handed some literature, pointed to the nearest shelter and shoved in that direction. Another thing I noticed was that people don't want to help b/c they feel the homeless are totally ungrateful but it would seem to me that getting somebody off the streets would be its own reward. Helping somebody become a productive member of society would be its own reward. Ever hear of Homeless to Harvard? The Liz Murray story.
Wow Shannon. Thank you for sharing you and your husband's story.
It hurt so bad to hear that man say one day he would be somebody. Sir you already are. Made me cry. Praying for all of you
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start voting for people who give houseless people more resources then
@@unclecharley like who? Republicans? 😂
Dear Heavenly Father, as you know Portland Oregon is going through a lot and I just pray that you be with those whom are struggling and guide them through it all to show that when the problem is figured out that you will still be with them
Amen
Amen.
Amen
And nothing changed.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
"I don't look like homeless but I am." Very heart breaking words...
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
I am truly humbled by how these people are handling their situation.
Why wasn't the situation as destitute in 1980, for example? What happened to make the problem?
@@bonsummers2657 Potential renters didn't have to pay a non-refundable fee just to apply for an apartment in 1980. Crummy apartments back then cost less than 1/4 the minimum monthly wage of a full time worker, while rents on dives are over 5/8 of those monthly wages now, which disqualifies applicants, who are required to have an income 3 times higher than rent. Monthly rent for a decent one bedroom apartment is currently higher than the monthly mortgage payment on a 3 bedroom house. Realistically, that's a big part of the problem.
When you rent, it's not hard to lose your home through no fault of your own, but once you lose your home, it is very, very hard to keep your job. And if you lose your job while you have no permanent address, it's almost impossible to secure employment. Employers see a homeless, jobless person the same way most of our society does. They don't want them nearby.
@@kathrynbeecher2963 thanks for writing that, I didn't know why either because I wasn't born yet
@@kathrynbeecher2963 Those are symptoms. They are not the problem.
@@DynastyTrickDogs Don't be fooled. Those are symptoms. They are NOT the problem. The problem is massive amounts of illegal and legalized but out of control immigration. How in the world can you expect to suddenly increase a nation's population by MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS of people over the space of a relatively FEW YEARS and NOT run out of affordable housing?? You CAN'T. As the evil Democratic leaders broke the immigration system by IGNORING it they didn't even bother to build large amounts of affordable housing to keep up with the DEMAND they were fueling. And after all of the cheap housing was filled up in the 1980's - 1990's all that was left was expensive building and other factors that are direct results of the lack of affordable housing. Even now, with our homeless crisis in the hundreds of thousands of people, the wicked, self-serving Democratic Party and it's bleeding heart voters keep allowing in excessive amounts of people! Now they are FILLING UP HOTELS and any other venue that will hold them! He that has eyes LET HIM SEE. You open your damn eyes and stop voting for your abusers and homelessness will vanish like magic. Until then ANY Democrat city gets what it deserves. And the Dem cities have the biggest homeless problems -yet they have the MOST MONEY to fix it. A paradox? Absolutely not. It's called evil. He that has eyes LET HIM SEE.
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I love how April calls them our outdoor guests that's very respectful 🙏
Funny, I kind of hate it. It seems like a euphemism to gloss over the scale of their suffering. They are not guests, they are homeless in the country that is most equipped to help them in all the world. Where our politicians spend all of their time playing red vs blue instead of coming together to do something constructive. Where we spend trillions on a failed attempt to export Americanism to Afghanistan, while leaning on April to plaster over our own citizens suffering with platitudes and donated apple oatmeal.
Watching this video brought back so many memories of living in and around Portland. For 2 years my son and I were homeless and living off of 162nd and Burnside. Having to learn how to survive, to be safe at night, to find a place where to park, so I could sleep and then go to work construction. We had problems but we also had other homeless individuals that would watch out for us. We lived in tarps, to tents and then finally buying an older car helped us. Being able to work helped, but not being able to afford the high rent was what forced us to become homeless. Thank God for those organizations such as the free portable showers, receiving medical care through NARA Indian Health Clinic, and Outside In. No one ever says that they will never be homeless....but it only takes being 1 paycheck away from being on the streets. The saddest thing is knowing that there are families with kids that are living on the streets. I wish that those who participated in the video are safe and have made progress in getting the services that they need.
Lena, you are a veryyy rare gem amongst a pile of diamonds. If everyone had struggled n overcome all those issues you faced daily. This world would be beyond awesome imho. I too had many difficult times in my own life. Yet nothing compared to your own. May God Bless your life, n stand tall.
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I lived in Portland 20 years ago. It was obvious where the city was headed back then. This is what comes from ignoring the issues going on in your city.
You are so right!
Liberals focus on the stupidest S..T but not important ones like this !!!!!!
I did too. And I agree.
True my ex was homeless in Portland when he was 16, nearly 20 years ago now. It used to be kind of trendy to be homeless in Portland, now it’s out of necessity more than anything else. I can barely pay rent myself, so I understand how easily it can happen.
Your comment is exactly correct. Lack of competent governance has destroyed a once thriving city.
Big scary problem right now and even more for the future. Its scary because when I was a kid 40 yrs ago..... homeless people didnt work. Homeless people when I was a kid were just homeless, no work. Today we have many homeless people who work and still cannot afford to live. Big problem.
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Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Beautifully made documentary, with much love, respect and attention to detail.
As someone from Western Europe I cannot imagine how much these people struggle. The US has sadly become a glimmer of the diamond it once was. Therefore, I am happy to see that all those compassionate people still have hearts of gold.
Yes true carmenl 163 🙂👍❤️
It does esp hit me because we know all this is happening in the richest country in the world ( which spends billions in the military......)
Wait a minute here. You have less homeless people in western Europe? But in the US, we have the corporate, uber capitalist way. Are you saying putting profits over people and relying on "trickle down" money from rich people and corporations might not be best?!?! What? I mean, we expect everyone to take care of themselves over here...( oh yes, even "welfare queens" only make rent, or less) and that does not produce the happiest country, health and wellness? I personally like seeing poor, miserable people to remind my husband and I to work harder at our horrid jobs. Life should suck. S
Yeah sure, then why millions of Mexicans and other people are risking life and limb to get into USA? Because there is work and opportunity waiting for them, not a handout. They want to make something of their lives and send money home to their families.
@@wolfiesworld9361 go emigrate to Europe then, dumba**
All these people deserve love and support. Even without an address they ARE somebody's.
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If you feel like they deserve love and support let them in your house on neighborhood crip
Hey fool... just keep voting for democrats so YOUR children will get what is comming to them because of YOUR vote! lol
Illegal aliens and criminals are treated better by the American government.
They need to stop taking drugs. They are nothing. Who cares!
The haircut lady and the shower 🧼 ladies are so special💜It takes a community to help the homeless. May the Lord Bless those that provide these services with dignity 💜
Yes joy royster I see it every day just like nyc 😳😳😱😭😭❤️
make good decisions early in life, go to school, never do drugs or alcohol
Study hard, go to church, be kind & generous and stay away from liars, losers & never do well sorts! Save your money & you just might do A ok!
I was homeless for the last ten years due to disability and high rent prices, no family and low income. I am a twice college graduate with high honors and on the alumni. I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20 years and then a Surgery Coordinator for 12 yrs. I spent my entire life helping people, going to church, taking care of the elderly. I am a good person, very polite and intelligent as well as very , very clean. I am still living in my van. I too get staring people who make very rude remarks. When you are homeless, you are at rock bottom. You feel helpless, exhausted form stress due to survival being the daily routine. I am alone and was stalked because I have a nice vehicle. I am still homeless , but now have a good place to park at night at my church. Still, I get so lonely and feel like I am on the fringe of society. I miss simple things like sitting at a table to prepare a sandwich or trying to sort out my medications. The little things lin life most take for granted, being able to see after dark and being able to walk around and move and not sit in a van all day because it's raining and no money to go anywhere inside. The hateful people, the people with every advantage hating us just because we have nothing and no one to help us are the meanest, coldest, judgmental people in the world. Shame on them.
Is the list for low income housing long where you live? I have heard in the larger cities it can take 10 years
That couldn’t have been said any better, and I hope things turn around for the better for you guys soon
I agree with Sebastian Savage below. I’ve known Many people who spin a good tale very convincingly about what kind of person they are and the facts just don’t add up that they’re living on the street. As I noted earlier, there is a behavior problem. Not a homeless problem. There are plenty of homes that are available for rent starting at $600. I literally just looked it up on Craigslist. Somebody working a minimum wage job can afford that. Don’t believe the fictitious stories pumped out by the poverty pimps! Oh and by the way, I slept in my car a few nights by choice as it saved money and time instead of driving home. That is not homeless.
@@lisaperry5999 portland. the list is over ten yrs here too
@Sebastian Savage I'm sorry you feel that way. I have my diplomas, just not my health. Peace
Thank you so much for all those who continue to selflessly assist, help and offer love and compassion to those human beings who have lost everything and struggle so terribly!
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I lost my home and had to live in my small Ford for 4 months. It was the most horrible experience of my life. God bless the homeless. There should be a lot more resources to help them.
Pigs should have wings, then they could fly.
$85 million per year is the city budget for 6,000 homeless people. Tell us again that there isn't enough money.
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it’s disgusting how they are viewed as subhumans and their murder on subways as viewed on progress by the right. you are supported and you are a brave person! don’t ever let society judge you or get you down. you are full of worth and I bless you for still caring about your unhoused neighbors ❤
@@willamettejohnson329 The "subhuman" you are referring too tried to kill multiple elderly women unprovoked. I would say that qualifies as "subhuman" regardless of your political affiliation no? As long as we have people like you minimizing the victims of these violent predators we will continue to have them. You are the problem.
I was homeless for one day, with no money and nowhere to stay. I got through it but it was the most miserable 24 hours of my life. I have no idea how these people make it through day after day. Maybe we should all spend a day living like this, I bet there would be a major change in attitude to this problem.
Especially try living like the poor man in a wheelchair with an amputated limb.
I agree... put Biden and Pelosi there for a day. I bet some major changes would happen!
@Glen Chapman I agree and more importantly a change in government policy.
I was homeless for 3 days, I moved to a new city on January 1st, and I couldn't move into my apartment until the leasing manager came back to work on the 3rd, I had to stay in a Motel 6 for 3 days, the humanity of it all!
So true, you never know where you will find yourself, your life can change in a minute!!
I live half-way around the world and saw this docu by accident. My heart goes out to all these people - the homeless and those who help. So touching and beautiful to see so many people still being compassionate about their "neighbors". Having seen a lot of the devastation and total misery created by the US governments in other countries I can't help but wonder: why doesn't the US government take care of its own people and leave other countries/people alone? The US would be love instead of hated if the government would learn that everyone has the same rights. Good luck to all of you!!!
Please do not believe this political bullshit! I live here and know first hand that way too many people use lies and manipulation to avoid any personal responsibility for themselves. Yes, there are legitimately poor, struggling people who are mentally ill, or otherwise unable to fend for themselves. But many of these supposed downtrodden are whats known as hucksters. They want to get HIGH, HOUSED, FED, TREATED MEDICALLY, TRANSPORTED and ENTERTAINED on someone elses dime. They use and abuse. They rob, riot and destroy with impunity, and make sad faces to the camera while they laugh behind our backs. This so called documentary is just another American lie. Don't be sucked in, you sound like an intelligent and kind person. Reserve judgement until either you come here and see for yourself, or this thing plays itself out. This country is in major trouble, do not ever emulate it or believe it is a "better" place to live. Older countries who have preserved their traditions have so much more that is real to offer.
Remember that people have rights but also have to be wise. Portland is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live, which is why it costs so much to live there. Like imagine people complaining they can't afford downtown Manhattan or the Paris, that is similar to people complaining about not being able to afford Portland. It is like living a permeant vacation. Most of the non-addicted homeless in Portland could change their lives in one day by buying a bus ticket to a great plains state like Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, ND, or SD where housing and jobs are plentiful. But people don't want to live in an extreme weather environment, small town, even if the bare necessities are easy to get. Moving to a location because of weather, politics, environment means a certain amount of risk. Our ancestors would have moved because of the desire for basic needs not to live in a permanent vacation setting or because of common politics.
@Orc Lover . . Not to mention idiotic. I would wager that you have NEVER been to Either Paris or Manhatten. Let alone ND , SD, NE or anywhere else you reference. You seem to have a pat solution. Hey maybe YOU should run for President .
@@crystalbluewire3339 I am merely saying that criticizing a city like San Francisco and Portland isn't fair because they are amazing cities because they happen to be situated in some of the greatest geography on the planet for humans to live in. People flock to west coast cities for the social programs and the easy living but this can only happen for so long before the area is saturated. There are two known outcomes...either Portland and San Francisco will be much harsher against the addicted to the point where the unhoused and addicted move away, which will create a better environment for those still left to receive services, or these cities will continue to address the issue by decriminalizing and attempting to use social programs when there aren't enough people to serve the programs. The tax payers will leave and the cities will decay for a time. Urban saturation is not a new thing, but people have only moved for location and services recently. In the last generations it is was jobs and housing.
@@orclover2353 Weather is why they move, so they don't freeze to death. You think a drug addict living in a tent can just pack up to north dakota and somebody will hire them ASAP and get them a house? What company wants a drug addict working there?
I throughly appreciated this documentary, very well produced and I really was captivated, with the visual content, it’s nice to see all angles of it.
My favourite was the rite aid worker ❤ she is just so positive
The mom in the RV with the little girl seemed like a really good mom.
This is quiet but extremely powerful. Thanks KGW for producing this. This might well equal 100 evening news segments, in it's impact on viewers.
This was quiet and tame. It affected me too, but the drugs and mentally ill get just enough money from the Government per month to get their drug fix for the day. Not the real help that is needed. Yes there are many that are trying hard to get a fresh start, but more that are weak and broken..
The media is shoving everthing else down our throat everynight but thsse kind of issue's. These are most important. Along with fentonal overdoses and how many die each day from black on black crime. In my city every weekend many innocent children die from stray bullets. It should be mandatory for mainstream media to cover these numbers in every city in America. Only then is when people will wake up and want to help there own.
TH-cam Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all dude.
Bless the volunteers who dedicate their time to helping people who need it.
It breaks my heart to see this. I'm an Amazon Driver in Portland, and it's gotten so bad in the last few years. Almost anywhere that you could imagine trying to set up a camp or RV there is one now. The clean up crew folks weren't lying, it's literally just a rotation. I'll see camps, then one day they'll be gone and people cleaning up. Then a week later more folks have moved in. And it just repeats over and over again.
I wish I was somehow able to help people, but I'm barely making it myself. I work 40-60 hours a week and am barely surviving the cost of living out here. In fact, if I didn't rent from a friend, and lived alone, there is no way I could do it.
Unfortunately I also do not know how to solve the issue, because as someone said in this video, it's a complex situation. Some of it is insane rent inflation over the last 5 years, mostly caused from out-of-state investors buying literally EVERYTHING up and fixing rent prices. Some of it is a broken healthcare system. A lack of mental health care. I don't know what the solution is, but at the current rate, a lot of people that were barely making it will no longer be making it with the cost of everything being what it is in 2022.
I was homeless on and off for years, 10x. I would find a place, then couldnt afford it and get kicked out. Due to me having a deep understanding of what it is like.. I did take in a variety of people over the years.. 35 people at various times. It always seemed to go the same way. People get really comfortable at the 2 week time mark.. All the help they do around the house slows down or stops. Some pay rent for a month, then decide they want a discount or are not in the mood to pay it at all. I finally had to quit helping people when I got robbed. Also threatened by one guy when I would not drive him where he wanted, when he wanted. Someone told me that the drugs people are on now makes helping people difficult cuz they are unpredictable. I think that abandoned stores and malls need to be opened up and used as shelter for these people.. many are campted outside unused buildings..its too much for one person to do
Facts. I think about all of those things every day. I also wonder how many more people are going to develop serious mental health issues from dealing with the ever increasing stress that started 2 years ago. I know that I have changed. My job is very stressful, but even when I'm not at work, I can never fully relax. I'm constantly on guard, wondering if my car will get stolen/broken into, my house will get robbed, some twacked out drug addict will try to rob me....and I'm not feeling fearful as much as I'm feeling anger about how messed up everything has become. I know I'm not the only one who is experiencing these same feelings. What will happen when people start snapping from all of the pressure? But, on the other hand, maybe I'm reading too much into the situation. Maybe I'm imagining things are worse than they seem. Who knows?🤷♀
Don't feel bad for not helping man. There are people with billions of dollars and they choose to simply do nothing. Influencers who keep pushing out crap content on TikTok, Instagram, and whatnot, while doing 0 to help these. I also blame the political system worldwide as well - it's not just a US issue. Back like 50 years ago, even in the socialist states you could get like a "sponsored house" where a young couple was able to choose from a few house designs, and they got the land cheap, the house was affordable, etc. And, there were these soviet bloc houses that allowed many people to live under a small footprint. Honestly, they are not so bad. Certainly much better than this.
@@holls1626 Don’t think you’re imagining it. Literally everyone I have spoken to about this sort of thing agrees or at least feels it too. The massive increase in shootings shows some of what happens when people start snapping. It’s about to be awful for everyone in coming years, food is going to become a big global issue. It already is but it’s going to get way worse
@@holls1626 Things really are worse. We have California moving to Arizona and everywhere else. Every day we learn of a new tragedy of mass shootings, to where if it doesnt happen for a day, this is unusual. I had a guy at a Circle K come up to my car and threaten to cut himself and put blood on my car if I didnt give him money. Its to the point of very scary at times. I care, I want to help but handing out money wont fix that guy. He is threatening people with doing something really gross. if gas goes up to $10 a gallon, we are gonna be at a stand still.. no one will be able to continue..
This is so powerful. It is so easy to judge these folks without realizing all the things they have gone through. It makes you so thankful for what you have.
Umm, and why do you have anything?
It's called being responsible for yourself
@@gbh5912 Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK how are you doing Gb H? Will you be my TH-cam friend please Gb H my mate?
@@gbh5912 GTFO with that!! 🤮🙄
@@gbh5912 Many of these people suffer from severe traumas.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
Excellent documentary. At the end, the girl living in her motor home (tiny house) with her daughter…when she smiles and her voice is heard saying “if we work together we can get a lot done” gave me goosebumps, made me smile and tear up at the same time. Bless everyone helping others in this video (the foot washing and shower trailer are both things I’ve never seen before but give me hope). Bless those seeking help and those not yet seeking it.
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@@TeezyT_Sunrise Get a job, you can help too! You’ll get your reward in Heaven 😊.
In the same weekend two different colleagues were assaulted and one had a cheek bone broken, another had his jaw broken by homeless. There is no efforts to take dangerous people off the streets. If Portland is not made safe I am moving my business. That’s all I ask, make it safe. Currently it is a dangerous place to live
I understand your frustration. Too much pity that passes for empathy, allowing the folks who work hard and try, to end up frequently at the mercy of the deranged, addicted and remorseless. As well as a ridiculous governing system that acts like it is normal to be assaulted for riding the bus, or out for a walk.
My cousin was homeless for several years due to financial issues related to being disabled. She was assaulted so badly by housed people that she had to stay in the hospital for a couple weeks. What about that problem?
Oh my! The video was good for what it was intending to portray, but it’s almost as if it’s taboo to report on the other reality that comes along with the mass homeless issue.
OMG I cant believe that she has such an upbeat attitude while being homeless. I'm going to work on not complaining about my life. This made me cry.😭
It's called meth 🤣🤣
You didn't even state who you're talking about.
@@incumbentvinyl9291 I think is the 60yr old woman
@@agnesvic1863 That's not enough. One should specify.
@@big_red9253 Just because you need it doesn't mean everyone does.
Wow that opening shot was so good, serious compliments to the cinematographer and editors or whoever did that.
Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.
I give a lot of respect and credit to those who are doing whatever they can to help in whatever way they can
So wonderful that this Momma, her little girl, baby boy coming in August and their puppy found somewhere safe that they can stay.
I am also ecstatic that Daria, her son and their puppy found an apartment where they can live! And bless the person who paid their first and last so they could move in!
I only wish everyone of these folks could be helped! 💜
My husband and I along with our children 11, 8 and 4 were homeless for five years in Arizona. It is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. I thank God for every single thing we have today. This was during the worst time for our economy 2008-2013. The jobs were nonexistent and family members that helped were far and few. Luckily for a few months we were able to be at a family shelter but other than that it was pretty hard. We had to sleep outside with our children and my husband had to stay up all night to watch over us. I pray that all of these people get help somehow and bless all those who have helped and continue to give help. Being homeless is a very humbling experience.
Ma’am..I was homeless in Phoenix . Sleeping in your car in the summer was horrible. The city doesn’t help and the CASS location is now on 19th Ave? The city’s priority is to grow the tax base. They could careless..Phoenix is not a place to be if your homeless and in need.
Jobs were non existent? I don't believe that. This country is the easiest place to find jobs. They are everywhere
@@je862 even then. There were jobs. you have to be willing to do anything when you have bills to pay
@@je862 Yes. Obama ruined everything when he got elected. TWICE!
@@kristinlee9485 Yep, agree.
:) THANKS MUCH for humanizing an ongoing issues we all have and see every day! ALL THE BEST to you and those that are struggling everywhere!
I’m so afraid of ending up that way! We are all one to two checks away from losing it all.
This is how the system works, either you end up homeless or you end up in debt. Sickening
Why is it that way here in America? I have been working and saving since I was 7 years old.
Selling news Papers in Brooklyn was my first business at 7.
I have been saving 20% of my gross since day one. Taught to me by my mother.
I am far from two paychecks from homelessness.
Funny that during the pandemic when people were all given tens of thousands in stimulus checks and free unemployment that people bought new cars and tv's and on and on.
Invested everything I got.
People are one or two paychecks away from being homeless because your average American is Stupid. Plain and simple. I am 64 and have more money than god. I know this because every Sunday god is begging for money in the churches!
SB
You are so right. People ask me why I work so hard at two jobs. But I see so many people living on the streets everyday it drives me to to not let this happen to me. Cuz I know that it could .
@@sandramarten3495 I work three jobs , 6 days a week.
@@DG-ie5ip You're such a nasty individual, haha. Time to log off of TH-cam 😂
This is incredible reporting. Real, honest stories about the actualities happening here. Could we see more like this in the future?
Like some success stories too.
And the other side, the bad landlords who have illegally evicted or forced people into homelessness.
@@wordsunheard2383 A lot of the property management companies are using things like the no cause eviction to replace their working class & disabled tenants with middle class tenants who will pay absurd damage & cleaning costs to avoid trouble...
It’s all lies… almost all homelessness is coming from young people on drugs and crazy none working able people
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Wow, the mobile shower is an awesome idea! 👌 I would love to be able to offer that to some of our homeless in Richmond Va
I lived in Portland 2003-2004. At the time, I was younger and living out of my car, but the situation in the streets was nothing like it is now. One thing that I did see that was getting worse was gentrification. I can't imagine that having any positive effect on the current situation.
The shower crew was the best . They saved me so much. I was homeless in portland at one point but worked and those showers were great.
I am so so so grateful beyond words to all of the many people who provide services for the unhoused in Portland. A family member ended up on the streets there a few years back due to a sudden and severe mental health crisis. Fortunately he joined the rhythms of the other unhoused folks accepting the shelter and drop in services offered downtown. Because of these places, I knew where to find him sometimes, even though I couldn't get him to come home with me. I am happy to share that he is now safely housed with family. If it wasn't for the kind hearted strangers looking out for his basic needs during that time though, I don't know if he would still be alive. The mentally ill are some of the most if not the most vulnerable members of society, and society largely doesn't understand what a mental health crisis is, or how to handle it. Every meal, every toothbrush, every bandaid, every opportunity to use a restroom, it is all so important for the unhoused, and every day that the homeless services workers give to their jobs and volunteer jobs is a gift beyond measure for those they're helping as well as for the people who love them. Thank you.
The "unhoused" is such a silly term. What about people who live in apartments and not houses. Are they "unhoused"?
@@PapagenoMF I thought the same at first. But after having it explained as differentiating all the non-physical things attributed to what 'home' is from a dwelling it makes more sense than not.
Houseless is similar in sound, cadence etc. so was prob. the "best" transition (as opposed to domescille-less or temporarily living arrangement impaired) from homeless.
Tbh to ME: not a big deal/difference. But to some it is. When said ppl are truly grappling for any semblence of normalcy & for whatever reasons feel better if I phrase somethin a bit different: I say why not oblige? Terms & speach change during every year of every generation. I'll figure out how to cope.😉✌️
Ya’ll are corny as fuck…
@@mattadoan-6436 Vagrant is more the truth. Bum, and junkie/wino are up there as more descriptive of the majority of them.
Bless all of our brothers and sisters doing their best in the hardest of times. That goes for folks giving and receiving. This story is a great reminder for all of us to approach people with kindness and compassion. We have a long road ahead, but a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Why wasn't the situation as destitute in 1980, for example? What happened to make the problem?
@@bonsummers2657 Potential renters didn't have to pay a non-refundable fee just to apply for an apartment in 1980. Crummy apartments back then cost less than 1/4 the minimum monthly wage of a full time worker, while rents on dives are over 5/8 of those monthly wages now, which disqualifies applicants, who are required to have an income 3 times higher than rent. Monthly rent for a decent one bedroom apartment is currently higher than the monthly mortgage payment on a 3 bedroom house. Realistically, that's a big part of the problem.
When you rent, it's not hard to lose your home through no fault of your own, but once you lose your home, it is very, very hard to keep your job. And if you lose your job while you have no permanent address, it's almost impossible to secure employment. Employers see a homeless, jobless person the same way most of our society does. They don't want them nearby.
I don't understand why you say this is the hardest time there is more job opportunities than ever. There's just too many people wanting handouts get a job
@@ryang1589 thank you for hitting that nail on its head. You are right!!!
Gee I was homeless in 1980!
I spent a decade on the streets while in Major Depression. My first (of three) suicide attempts was in Portland.
It has been a decade pater. I am doing well these days. But if you are struggling to get by with what you have, I still bring tears to my eyes, even now. It is a character flaw, having to do what I had to make things move, and a positive character trait. When you lived in such conditions you develop strength and positive traits that you will help others develop their own strengths.
The sweet smiles on the people that are receiving some help absolutely warms my heart! As well the amazing people sharing their time and effort is Godly!!!
I salute and really admire these volunteers and humanitarian individuals who do help these homeless people. The stories/comment here who are former homeless but managed to get out of their situation are commendable.
That mom and daughter so precious! She’s really doing what she can
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I read the highly 'intellectual' comments of the sheeple below the video. There are almost 6000 comments and NONE brought up the FREE, SIMPLE and ONLY solution to all problems: STOP BREEDING, aka have RESPONSIBLE sex, aka have sex without forcing innocent souls into this dimension of exploitation from all points of views, physical+ mental suffering and death.
This is why Mr. Bill Gates and his gang are 110% right. Bill was and still is misunderstood. He wants to end the horrible cycle of exploitation of people from all points of views, suffering, misery and DEATH.
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Hey fool... just keep voting for democrats so YOUR children will get what is comming to them because of YOUR vote! lol
SAD THAT SHE IS BRINGING ANOTHER CHILD INTO HER NOMADIC LIFE !!
@@sigridbuck5032 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Beautiful Americans Coming Together ! Stay strong fellow citizens.
This is what happens when you let shady companies buy up residential properties all over the country that are meant for regular people to live in.
Exactly, they raise the rent for their greedy selves so no one can afford it, When is this going to be confronted? This should not be allowed, rent should be capped by a certain percentage and it should be made a law, this is ridiculous! No one should work 2/3 jobs or have multiple people under 1 roof just to pay rent! People who could do something about this need to stop turning a blind eye!!
I was homeless most of my HS years . I lived in cars , squats , and basically wherever I could . There’s no explanation I can give that’ll make anyone what it feels like.
High School? Why weren't you living with your parents?
In Canada rent is more than what people earn working. So soon almost everyone who doesn't own a home will be homeless. At least its warmer in Portland.
@@parkerbohnn - I don't understand how anybody can even want or afford kids anymore. Such a decay of society.
As a formerly homeless person, I can relate!😢
Great job on this doc. Thanks for putting this together.
Thanks for your feedback Mat B.
I agree...outstanding documentary. Shows exactly what is missing in the discussion of houselessness, specifically, people working full time jobs, situations out of their control such as health, inadequate services due to legislative gaps like age requirements, good responsible parents that need a break (a hand up not a hand out). None of the above should be without adequate affordable shelter...ever.
I was young and homeless in Portland, back then there weren't whole camps in residential neighborhoods, mostly downtown. That was one of the scariest times of my life and I pray that the ones that want more, get blessed with a home, livable wage job, and the support that they need mentally, emotionally and spirituality. 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽
Skidmore is a hard life, been there. still homeless just not PDX.
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Me and my family lived in a travel trailer for two years in Central Oregon (technically homeless for 2 years) after losing our 15-year rental because landlord retired and sold all his rentals. We learned really quickly that there were no more affordable rentals in Central Oregon. So, we purchased a travel trailer and lived in it for 2 years while we saved & saved until we were able to afford to buy our own home because it was actually easier & cheaper to buy a home at that time than it was to find and pay for another rental. We bought our home just months before the home prices increased to very high prices and if we would have waited even just a couple months longer to buy a home, we would still be living in our travel trailer guaranteed because the prices of homes are now out of reach for most average income households. The housing crisis in Oregon is real and it's just going to get worse because average Oregon wages don't match the rental prices anymore. Rental & home prices just keep increasing but the Oregon wages are not. I know another family with 6 kids who lost their rental about the same time we did and they lived in a motel room for many months and could not find a rental and they finally had to move away to another State just to find a home for their kids.
Is it possible for u to move somewhere cheaper? If you have a hardworking man in your family who can work….my husband can get them a job tomorrow…..starting about 20 dollars an hour….this is in Florida….another more affordable state is Texas..
I read the highly 'intellectual' comments of the sheeple below the video. There are almost 6000 comments and NONE brought up the FREE, SIMPLE and ONLY solution to all problems: STOP BREEDING, aka have RESPONSIBLE sex, aka have sex without forcing innocent souls into this dimension of exploitation from all points of views, physical+ mental suffering and death.
This is why Mr. Bill Gates and his gang are 110% right. Bill was and still is misunderstood. He wants to end the horrible cycle of exploitation of people from all points of views, suffering, misery and DEATH....
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@@chewie2055 I live in Seattle. The problem is that these areas started out affordable and gradually got out of hand. There are so many factors involved with why people end up homeless, but as far as affordability goes, it comes down to this: when property developers and housing management companies realize they can get away with charging more, they will. Then they push and push it up as far as they can possibly go. Give it time, and greed always takes over. My neighborhood is getting absolutely destroyed by new "luxury" apartment buildings that cram people in like sardines and charge a fortune. My landlord just sold our older building to a developer who is going to tear it down and build one of those atrocities. We've all been given one month to leave. Never mind that it's the holidays. Never mind that most of us have lived here for years (some for 10+ years!), have always been on time with rent, and have always been employed. They just don't care, and ultimately the government doesn't either.
Life, jobs, living situations are so uncertain. Not a good idea to have 6 kids.
@@janemoore4395 Breeding like an animal just makes all activism pointless. It’s like they’re putting out a fire using gasoline thinking they’re using water. Breediots think they’re making an impact, whole time they’re making the problem bigger/worse by feeding it with more victims & perpetrators. What a joke. Breediots will never learn. The hubris is too strong in them. Most parents are honestly just terrible people that shouldn’t have had kids. The ownership they feel over the child is disgusting, they view the child as a slave, toy. They think the child should do everything for them and devote their life to their parents when it should be the other way around. 99% of breediots are just kids raising kids. When you walk by a graveyard you realize how pointless everything is.
All parents are bad its just that some are worse. They compound the original crime. Original crime is bringing someone into a world like this and life is a fools errand you are sending them on since everyone dies. You compound the crime when u have no money for it knowing it needs money to have a ‘good’ life. You compound the crime when u abuse the kid and take your frustration for your bad life decisions on them. They are dealing with life so they are already sentenced to suffering enough from your stupidity. They compound the original crime with all the other crap but ultimately all parents did a bad thing. Sex is one thing and having kids is another. Even if birth control fails abortions have always been available. Now u might have to hop a plane or drive to another state but its still accessible. So having babies is a choice.
Dr. Richard Bruno is amazing! He really cares about his patients
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The shower made me cry.. I've been homeless and showers are far more powerful then most ppl can understand...
Taking a hot shower just for those 10 minutes always calms my anxiety. Its where I'll meditate and reflect and always a blessing
Oh, yes, poor hygiene brings your self esteem even lower. ( formerly homeless person).
Exactly. A shower is peaceful and relaxing. I was homeless myself
I was born in Portland nearly 67 years ago. Over the years, it has changed dramatically. I realize that not all homeless people want to be housed. But their basic needs should always be met - a safe place for them to be; food to eat; medical care; addiction recovery; mental health services. I was involved in an initiative in my own community that provided hair cuts, food to eat, etc. I love what Portland's social service agencies are doing on behalf of our must vulnerable people. It was hard to tell who was doing what or I would make a donation. Thank you.
But these people are garbage!
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I worked in Portland for three months in 2008, cleaning up flood victims...there was a very large GoodWill center where all things that came into GW were sorted and sold right off the sorting tables...I was shocked by the sheer amount and the good quality of all the second hand items that they were selling (leather purses; designer clothing, etc)..it was obvious that even at that time that people were losing their homes/places to live and were having to turn out all of their living items to be sold by others...these were not people just giving a few worn items to GW--these were entire households that were being turned over to GW because the people could no longer house their belongings...it was a bit shocking and overwhelming...dts/usa
Thanks from Italy for a great report......The sadness of this tragedy is counter-balanced by the many volunteers who do help a lot......Thank you for all you do.....Fantastic human beings
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That's a blessing that people are doing that for people that are hungry and are in need
It’s so good to see the humanity that is trying desperately to help others. God bless us all ❤️
At who's expense? Hard working stressed out taxpayers that's who.
@@gailmorra real talk
So many of us in rural towns don't see houseless/homeless folks, their plight is not a common topic of conversation. I enjoyed sharing your visits with the folks in the film and glimpsing the community. 5200ish going through the winter outdoors, wow!
There's something wrong in a nation where people can actually get up and go to work everyday but can't afford a place to live. Meanwhile, a bunch of apartments nearby are vacant because they're too expensive. Just doesn't add up.
capitalism is a cancer
What doesn't add up is democrats saying they are for the poor, but then they allow unlimited immigration and illegals into the country. Those are mutually exclusive goals. Just like when they stop new housing from being built, and they don't lift a finger to stop the company Blackrock from buying up all the homes and raising rent prices.
As far as I'm concerned, if you voted for those criminal and evil monsters the democrats, you deserve every bit of this hellhole. And if I could force every democrat to stay in their rundown states and cities I would do it.
it's called corporate fascism and its fueled by the federal government and the banks
@@MichielVanKets so whats the solution against it
This isn't a country for the weak, this is a place for those who want to create a future without limits and when things go wrong which happens then you should have been contributing to your community, churches, groups ect all the time you were trying to rise-
Don't be a selfish hog, drain your resources to zero then wonder why you are not welcome.
You reap what you sow
I was homeless for 6 years. I am blessed to have a roof over my head n a washing machine. I never left rubbish in our neighbourhood. Life is good
This was excellent. Thank you for making it.
When that guy said now he has chance to give back to his community what he has taken from them ❤ just ❤.
That was a great episode and putting a hard situation into a different perspective. I hope those who need to watch watch.
Another good one to watch is “reversal of fortune” it’s about a homeless man who is given $100K to turn his life around but he blows it all in a year on alcohol, new cars and strippers. Just goes to show you can’t help an addict. That’s why most of them are homeless
With so much beauty, wealth and intelligence in this world....why is it so difficult to understand how this is possible....
WTF Wow
I know the Rite Aid lady. She's so nice.
I love her!!! 💝💝
Please try to help her
It would be great if everyone who knows her could help her find a room to rent.
@Matt it's not always as simple as having a full time job. Once you're homeless in Portland, it's really difficult to get off the street. Most apartments require a mailing address, birth certificate, credit check, some require you to make over a certain dollar amount per month, etc. ect. She could have medical debt or something holding her back. Who knows. 🤷♀️
I wish this documentary shared how these people ended up homeless so people would understand how easily it can happen and how hard it can be to escape, but I understand they didn't want to breach their privacy too much.
Watching this from Amsterdam where as of now homelessness is almost nonexistent is painful
Sending LOVE to all community members struggling to find housing. Don't give up, because there are people who care and understand how easy it is to lose your home. One paycheck away is real...God Bless You and stay strong.
Their drug addicts, that's why they're homeless 💡👍
Or quit burning your city then blaming others
There’s plenty of housing. These folks don’t want the contingencies that goes with the housing
@@hooter8505 Huh? Burning homes as part of insurance scams? Show some sensibility and decorum.
What part of what I said has insurance scam anywhere in it?.. shows the stupidity of people in oregon
I’m from portland and I just moved to a different state shooting drugs and homeless made me move
I used to work in downtown Portland,
I got REALLY good at locking our doors
down quickly & watching our security
cameras because NOTHING has been
done to help those with MENTAL issues...🙈💔
I feel for everyone without a home or safe place to sleep. I have been there. Ill keep them in my prayers.
This is a very good TH-cam. Thank you all who work tirelessly to help humans in need. If our government and cities would stop the inflow of drugs would that make a significant difference? Yes, there are people in need. Let’s face it most homeless people are addicted to drugs. That is when our communities break down and the crisis becomes overwhelming.
Many folks are simply cast aside.
great journalism. when you can't afford a one-bedroom on a standard 9-5 something is seriously wrong.
I lived in Oregon for 6 months and I had to leave , I was disgusted by the house rent 800 for a single room and inside bath in an old house , think about that
maybe not everybody is meant to live in the center of a major metropolitan city.
@@archieames1968 exactly , it’s called relocate to somewhere affordable .
@@archieames1968 If they had not shipped all our manufacturing jobs to China and Mexico people would not have had to leave their small towns.
@@joebidenshearingaid1618 There is no place affordable.
The segment at 17:36 by the owner of LAUNDRY reflects my sentiments. It is insane to equate giving endless freedom to live parasitically and damage others with impunity with the concept of "care" or "love". It is both loveless and careless and doesn't help anyone. I am a low income individual, and cannot afford to squander any of my money. But cost of living rises, taxes keep rising, as well as having to cope with the honest fear of being robbed by some random homeless person who assumes I must be so much better off than them. I do not understand why we vote in the Hardassty and her ilk. I have been assaulted on Trimet, stolen from, messed with in ugly ways that traumatize me. Because I am an older woman, I am vulnerable on the streets of Portland. This video seems to want to focus on the the "functioning" street folks more than the crazy, methed out, frightening ones that we in PDX must deal with. More and more I hear and see people who see what is happening and are arming themselves in one way or another to defend themselves against this incredibly bad situation. Is this what is coming? A war zone of civilians due to the lack of protection and help from our city , county and state government? I don't expect the federal government cares at all anymore either.
Agree. I’m low income single mother and have to work my ass off to scrape by. I don’t have a back yard to escape the depravity and there aren’t any clean parks to take my toddler that aren’t littered, graffitied -not to mention human excrement. It’s not fair, and they’re funneling resources into the wrong demographic. Kids need parks and recreation more then junkies need hand outs.
Becky Thornton, I too agree with what you have said, we should be giving a hand UP not a hand OUT...
This video IMHO was not a true representation of the homeless issue.
Media always shows the minority of homeless…the ones not addicted and/or with mental illness. The family with small children or working individuals down on their luck. But reality is majority are addicted and/or mental health issues and many choose to stay on the streets. We need to bring back some type of Mental institutions but in a more humane way because what we see now is not humane. Soft on drug crimes/usage has not proven to work either. Like soft on crime. It’s only escalated it.
Start voting differently. Your liberal friends are in the comments talking about “the unhoused”. Gimme a break. 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦
Studies have shown that substance abusers are much more likely to stop using once they are housed.
When a film only gives you half the story it is because they want you to see it the way they do and not allow you to draw your own conclisions. And that makes me feel like I am being played. So I watched this objectively. I saw a couple living in a tent who made nothing but excuses yet used all the right phrases ( "we pray", "we start a fire to stay warm", "we put in hours to get help but we are not (fill in the blank) so we can't get no help".), etc.
But they said they had an income and used to have a home. After seeing the absolute pig sty of their tent, I had to wonder if that was why they lost their home. Was it condemned or did their landlords evict them because they lived in filth like that? Then I saw a woman working a f/t job who had a neat clean car, not filled with trash, who slept in a make shift shelter rather than in a tent outside in the cold amongst garbage. She was doing what she could to help herself rather than whining about not getting help while living in squalor. Even in the most dire circumstances, we have choices. So who would you rather help? Someone helping themself or someone making excuses?
You're so right. The only homeless person I saw that was trying to get themselves out of their situation was that lady working at Rite Aid. God bless her. All the others that are just content with living on the street doing nothing but drugs need to be forced into rehab or jail.
@@cody4986 It's very easy to judge while you are sitting on a high horse.
@@LordHorst My horse is very low to the ground thank you very much!
@@cody4986 Your comment suggests otherwise.
@@LordHorst Just curious, what area do you live in? Is it anywhere on the west coast of America?
Great reporting. Thanks for showing what we are not seeing.
I have a ton of compassion, but it’s hard to care when 90% are addicts, people that don’t accept help, and people that just trash everything. Been there, done that. Once you try helping people so many times, and get nowhere, you see why no one wants to try help anymore
True. Not accepting help on drug abuse is my hard line
But those are only the people you see, there are allot of people who work like the gal at the beginning of the video and are still unable to afford housing. And thanks to demons like Biden and all the rest of the Vatican Jesuit led Freemasonic new world order poly'tick'ians who are working to destroy the middle class and devalue the currency and crash the economy so the rich can totally enslave and rule over the masses, EVERYONE is going to be destitute, starving and homeless soon. Just like in 1929 and the thirties, done believe me do some research and wait a year or two.
God never gives up on anyone.....he wouldn't want us to either. Bless everyone trying to help.
Can you cite the source for the "90 percent" addict statistic and the sources for the people who "don't accept help" or "just trash everything"? Personal experience isn't statistical and results in bias. It's one person's view. It's not representative of the entire demographic.
@@jenniferwilcox9759 it’s a figure of speech. It’s also obvious. If they wanted help, they’d get it. There are programs everywhere for people
I don't know what the answer to homeless is. What I do know is there are some amazing loving and caring people out there that you showed in this video that really want to help them. This was very well done! I'm so glad to hear that the mother and the daughter found an apartment and that the lady in the shelter found an apartment. Thank you for doing this and hopefully I will do more of these types of videos. We need more affordable housing for these people.
Hi..I can't figure out what it is the homeless want. Some work and need affordable housing. Some just want to be left alone..which is fine but not on the streets...it's not fair to the community..it's a hard situation
@@lisalee2885 Like you said it’s a hard situation. During my addiction I can alternate between wanting help and wanting to be left alone multiple times a day.
I think helping to really rehabilitate people and getting them in housing is a great start but that causes an issue of homeless from around the country coming because I have a friend leaving for Portland and that has me looking at all things Portland and Oregon but he’s under that belief that it’s homeless paradise and I definitely worry for him he won’t stay sober.
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really simple. Give people homes and access to food and medicine. Its seriously just that simple. It worked and saved a fortune everywhere that tried it. Seriously that simple
I've been homeless. I have a problem with bringing more children into the world when you can't care for yourself and the ones you have adequately. It's selfish to get pregnant in that situation, knowingly creating more suffering.
Keeps the world populated and those babies will soon be fodder in a rich man's war.
Thank you for sharing this video. ❤️
Thanks for putting the date of the doc. It's often very hard to know on YT how recent things are as no references are usually put.
I pray the Lord keeps watch over little Skylar and all of the sweet, precious , innocent little onesaffected by homelessness and poverty 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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What a fantastic documentary. Very moving and thought provoking.
Those poor people! My family of 6 lived in a tiny, hole-in-the-wall, 2-bedroom apartment in Eugene for almost 7 years...and strangely, it is the happiest place I have ever lived. The community was amazing, pool in our backyard, playground, new kids around all the time, friends just stopping by to chat throughout the day, and the recreation center was just down the street...so I went to exercise classes every morning after taking the kids to school, we had swim lessons there, ect. Now we live in a 7-bedroom house in Idaho...and I am so LONELY.
If you don't save by cutting back expenses, this is such a reality for many people. Life happened to me so fast, at 50 My son was murdered, my marriage fell apart, at 66 my Daughter died with a brain tumor. I'm 67 and struggling now.
Move back
@@elaineharris8731 very sorry to hear this.
@@elaineharris8731❤😢.