A decent guy who has his mind together, one mistake of showing kindness to the wrong person and he is on the street... With many more just like him to follow, you just have to be ashamed of our 'civilisation' really.
Bollocks. He was using his flat to grow weed and got caught. You believe he was staying at his girlfriends while somebody else was living in his flat for nothing? It was a grow gone wrong! There is way more to this story than he has said too....sorry you're too naive to see it
Not being funny i know getting kicked out of a council flat is almost impossible, he's on drugs, and had a bunch of druggies in the flat growing cannabis using someone else's electricity, and will have ignored a lot of warnings. Feel for the guy but the idea he just got a call out of the blue and was totally clueless and innocent is ridiculous.
You should start asking people what their trade is or what work they can do. There’s some good people watching that may have a job for this man and people like him. Surely that’s the fastest way out of the streets.
A really smart idea. Hope you don't mind but I'm gonna repost this on here (credit you) so hopefully Mark & the channel see this. Asking the right questions might really change someone's life.
Not sure about how people treat the homeless in the states but here in the UK and coming from Liverpool, most people are ignorant to the homeless, its sad to see
@@VentureHolly Also from the rural midlands. There was no homeless people at all in the northants villages where I grew up. Long since moved to London and become densensitised to it, like everybody else. I think people on the tubes mostly understand and sympathise with the people begging but at the same time know that its not something to be encouraged there (especially because they dangerously cross between moving carriages), and that they could also be £20 - £30 out of pocket if they gave even £1 to every homeless person they see in a day. Not to mention that there are also a few charlatans out there, especially on the tube... Its all awful for the soul. I have donations set up for homeless charities, but tend to look away irl.
It's far worse in the states. At least in UK and here in Ireland all people at least receive social welfare. And there is a bed for everybody here in Ireland that wants one. Some choose to sleep rough instead. Many have chronic addictions. Bottom line is people have to want to improve themselves first and there is help thereafter.
I was in Edinburgh last week. It broke my heart to see people walking right past so many homeless people, not even giving them a glance. One guy, who was really in despair, kept on saying: "Help me guys, please, help!" But nobody stopped. I felt like crying then and there.
We only have three well known homeless people living locally. One of them, an elderly man, died about a week ago. He froze to death sleeping outside the rugby club. Late sixties, carried all he owned in a rubbish sack tied to his old time bike. He was ridiculed, criticised, people avoided him. The stigma killed him. The worst part is, barely anyone noticed. A week had lapsed by the time I found out. He was found by a lady walking her dog. If he had a bed available to him for even just one night a week, he’d probably still be alive today. Thanks for raising awareness for invisible people.
I cried reading this.people should have helped him. A kind word goes a long way. I'm sorry he died cold and alone. Society should be ashamed of itself. What happened to us that he died in this way?
No one seems to know much about him. He just kept to himself as much as I was able to tell. He was very ragged looking, looked very unapproachable most of the time. People did try to help him on occasion, but he was reluctant to accept help a lot of the time. I guess he didn't want to be a burden. I really can't comment any further than that as I just didn't know him that well. I really only ever saw him while I was working so I never got a decent opportunity to ask him many questions.
I’m not homeless, but I am a truck driver, so I know how it feels to be judged and mistreated for absolutely no reason, looked at like a dog, and deal with the disdain of modern society. Stay up and God bless brother. Hope you can get on your feet soon.
I live in Detroit... the amount of empty houses and buildings is incredible... with a lot of them having deceased owners and literally in a probate limbo... the city demolishes them instead claiming they're fighting "blight". I see NO reason they can't put some of these people into these homes. Not only to be occupied, but also taken care of. I have been homeless, and thankfully, I had a vehicle to sleep in. I can definitely attest to the fact that all homeless people do not have drug and alcohol problems. They so often have full time jobs, kids, grandkids, a life. I have learned from experience, If you make less than 1k a month, like I do, landlords will not even consider you as a tenant. And the waiting list for housing (here in Wayne County Michigan) is TEN YEARS. COMPLETE BS.
@@RirI101. loooove it! ♥️ Im from Brightmoor! Now stay in warrendale, pretty quiet over here in comparison. Same tho, house on the corner went up last week, in the middle of renovation... I mean, come on, already.
He is a kind soul. Hoping him the best in his life. It takes missing a couple of paychecks, or a bad life changing event, and any us can be homeless. Please don't judge. Thanks Matk for giving this man a voice Johnny/Los Angeles 🙆♂️
"You should start asking people what their trade is or what work they can do. There’s some good people watching that may have a job for this man and people like him. Surely that’s the fastest way out of the streets." @DrGrooveBeat said this further below in the comment section. I'm reposting this up to hopefully further spread the message. Asking questions about work, training and interests could really change someone's life if someone watching is wanting to hire.
What a truly nice man ! I really hope he gets a well deserved break soon ! He was also very informative with regards to sleeping rough as well ... Good tips 👍👍👍 I'm sure his son will think he's got a great dad , once he's grown up ... God Bless Him ..... Love , Helen ❤❤🦋🦋🦋❤❤
Bed and Breakfasts have been a part of British culture for years, for people travelling and going on holiday. They are now used a lot for giving temporary accommodation for the homeless.
I made a mistake when I was trying to clarify. Many people rough sleeping use the term B&B to refer to low income housing. At the time, I assumed it was like the word hostel, which has similar yet also a different meaning in the UK.
There is a lot of disparity between the level of B&Bs here in the UK, some are just like SROs in the states and very low quality. Others are very high quality and expensive and more for people on holiday.
In Australia a “B and B” is a Bed and Breakfast. A bed for the night and breakfast in the morning. We pay a lot of money to stay at them. A single room for the night, we call a hostel.
Hi it's Jeffery from Blackpool keep up the work you are doing I'm lucky iv have a tent in the back of a van and it ceps me dry but woch you videos on TH-cam all the time and please don't give up
Do they have to be rich? I always think to let them live in your home before you suggest that of someone else. Nobody would buy and fix up homes if there was a law they'd have to start letting people live there for free which causes more homelessness. Gotta be realistic and think about the consequences of our actions and stop blaming rich people for everything. You don't need to be rich to let someone live in your house or to buy a shack
And what do you do when you have a home for homeless person who's addicted to crack or an alcoholic? How are they supposed to work and pay bills when they can't even control their own lives? Just giving someone a home doesn't magically make everything better. There's so many people on the streets that are psychotic and skitzofrenix and have mental disorders. They can't just live a normal life in a home just because you give them one.
Iv'e noticed that every time you ask someone 'If you had 3 wishes" none of them wish to be rich or win lotto. It really shows money means shit. They just want to get back to a normal everyday life like the rest of us.
I showed kindness to people experiencing homelessness in my last apartment. They too had certain behavior which caused me to lose that place. I believe that these folks often do not have full control over their behavior and that what they need is comprehensive, wrap-around help. One person with one modality of help is not enuf. They need a legit income and they need help with substance abuse and mental illness. Not Law Enforcement! Law Enforcement is not mental health care! This kind of help cannot be given by a municipality or govt. agency. It must come from the general population. If the gen pop doesn't care, the problem will not be solved.
It is difficult to discern which one homelessness is good and won't have bad intentions toward the helper. With addiction and mental issues that is even more complicated than anyone can imagine.
I hope you are getting some help Peter...to get back on your feet, a roof over your head... I was homeless as a teenager...may THE CREATOR BLESS YOU, & KEEP YOU SAFE. YOU are a good man, no fault of your own that you are in this situation. Good that you see this as temporary...I hope someone in Manchester will help this good man get some stability.
i was almost homeless in Birmingham UK - just for a day - the other homeless people were absolutely horrible - they wouldn't give me any help at all, hassled and ridiculed me. I always gave homeless people a little money when they pan-handled on the streets, after that experience i won't help them any more
I have traveled to 300 cities spending time with homeless people. I’ve only one time out of 12 years had a problem. There are good and bad people Every social-economic level. Look at politicians for example. They can be nasty.
Another Mark, Mark Laita, does much the same on his channel, Soft White Underbelly. He has a studio in Skid Row where he invites the local street people to tell the harrowing stories of their past in long format. The main difference is that it's darker and very raw.
He didn't know his so-called friend was growing cannabis in back of his flat. Uh huh. Right. Sure thing. I'll bet. No idea. Doesn't mention any legal means of paying for his flat.
When you think about it, homelessness, or rough sleeping, whatever you want to call it has been going on since the Victorian days where the poorer working class people either lived in absolute squalor for housing or slept rough on the streets. There was no national assistance in monetary terms back then, only soup kitchens. Fast forward to 2021 and the housing has got better with modernisation but too expensive for most people to rent, let alone buy. People with jobs and kids are still having to claim monetary assistance with Universal credit to help top up the minimum wage. Nothing has changed very much at all and I don't think it ever will.
Mark!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the socks you sent Jake. I'm one of those who helped hand out socks,water,supplies,etc. With jake on Venice Beach. His vid just showed your donation of socks. AWESOME
I feel the main problem is substance abuse. I’m from Manchester and as a teenager I used to see many homeless people. I could tell then that most of them had issues regarding mental health and/or substance abuse. It made me realise that the person who can help you the most is yourself. That’s where real change begins. Help yourself and others will support you. That’s the beauty of humanity.
What happends in England/USA is coming slowly to Sweden, in about 10 years from now the rents here is gonna easy be up as 1800-3000 dollar and people will have to do what they do in Paris by moving 2 famillies in one apartment, homeless does not exist here however but it will be if the companies jacking it up!
I lived in Sweden for over 5 years. Homelessness does exist, you might just not know about it but there’s plenty of homeless people in the 3 main cities. I’ve documented it myself.
@Dawn Yae There are more shootings then it was for 10 years ago and more burning of cars. But i think Germany and croatia is more dangerous then Sweden, not to mention London!
Never let anyone stay in your flat if you're not there. And he wouldn't grow cannabis because it hammers the electric, LOL, love it, what a top geezer! All the best old chap.
So many homeless in Manchester. I often used to chat to them qhen passing through and most of them were well educated and had worked most of their lives and just been unlucky.
Am in Manchester tomorrow. I’m from London if I can help him with some funds and food please let me know. Pleasure to help him. I can put him up in a nice hotel too
B&B here in the U.K. means the same as in the States, there’s some that basically cater to the homeless in Cities and Towns but many in Holiday Spots are beautiful. I’ve been in many but I think the guy just got a little confused. There’s B&B’s in London, places like that, mainly seaside towns which a full of them. I’ve seen this gentleman a few times as I’m a Street Photographer from Manchester and when he says you have to watch out for the other homeless people and many that are just pretending to be homeless, yes there’s plenty of them but they know they can make a good living from begging, but, I mean “aggressive begging”. Not sitting with a cup on front of you hoping someone will even buy you a hot drink or food, which I prefer to do as I don’t want to give money to anyone that is just going to go to Piccadilly Gardens to pick up Spice.
@@InvisiblePeople The ones here aren’t really real B&B’s, like yours nearly all of them here are holiday accommodation but some popped up where because they are either unable or unwilling to upgrade the accommodation they can’t compete with the budget hotel chains so the only clients are the homeless. There are only one or two of these places though but there just isn’t the free hostel places available to cater for the growing homeless population
Mark...you should visit Boston Massachusetts the homelessness epidemic out there is outrageous on top of crazy crazy drug addiction I'd really love to see a video on my hometown to let there be awareness that something bigger needs to be done not only in my hometown of Boston Massachusetts but all over this beautiful world 🌍.. Thank you Mark!!!!
Peter is articulate and conveys his circumstances well, His friend took advantage and made him homeless, Hopefully he finds the help and support he needs to get his life back on track. Peter knows what he wants and seems to still have the hope and belief that his current predicament is only temporary this mindset slips away the longer you are unhoused. What a great update it would be if now Peter is housed and is involved in his sons life. Best Wishes to all those who find themselves unhoused and everyone working to END HOMELESSNESS.
I slept rough on of 20 yes now 10 yrs clean in property 6 years loving ❤️ life my family my kids grandchildren 4 cats one thing he knew cannabis was growing in his flat
Unless you run a shelter, you cannot always let people come and live with you. People with no responsibility take advantage of your hospitality. The guy was looking for a way to do something criminal and needed a place. I had to take in some one before, but my place had a one-week limit, so I didn't have to worry about people pleasing. But I also was homeless and had to live in shelters and with family, and I made sure to do right by the place and the people. This baby just breaks my heart. Peter was just trying to help a friend and got burned in the process.
Hope this guy makes it out. I’ve seen many kind souls come to road bumps letting homeless people house with them and rehabilitate. Then again, who knows if he was in on the weed growing project, but there’s no reason not to believe him. He also took responsibility which is pretty mature of him regardless if he knew or not. Good luck m8
A decent guy who has his mind together, one mistake of showing kindness to the wrong person and he is on the street... With many more just like him to follow, you just have to be ashamed of our 'civilisation' really.
Yeah it's a fucked situation
Bollocks. He was using his flat to grow weed and got caught. You believe he was staying at his girlfriends while somebody else was living in his flat for nothing? It was a grow gone wrong! There is way more to this story than he has said too....sorry you're too naive to see it
@@chadster123 there's always 2 sides to every story. He could be guilty as hell
@@Cuzjudd DUH....Ya don't think?
@@chadster123 I love you Chad
Awesome to see you in my hometown Mark, you were part of the inspiration behind me making videos with homeless people to raise awareness
Peter is a lovely guy l hope he gets al he deserves. Good things for ever
What good things? His life is shit so what are you talking about?
Not being funny i know getting kicked out of a council flat is almost impossible, he's on drugs, and had a bunch of druggies in the flat growing cannabis using someone else's electricity, and will have ignored a lot of warnings.
Feel for the guy but the idea he just got a call out of the blue and was totally clueless and innocent is ridiculous.
@@JohnConstantine1710 who said he is on drugs ?
You should start asking people what their trade is or what work they can do. There’s some good people watching that may have a job for this man and people like him. Surely that’s the fastest way out of the streets.
Agree 100%
I agree
A really smart idea. Hope you don't mind but I'm gonna repost this on here (credit you) so hopefully Mark & the channel see this. Asking the right questions might really change someone's life.
@@안단테샤넌 Same, reposting too, solid idea, needs visibility.
Yes 🙌🏽
Peter seems like a lovely bloke who trusted the wrong friend...hope things work out well for him...hello from 🇨🇦
Not sure about how people treat the homeless in the states but here in the UK and coming from Liverpool, most people are ignorant to the homeless, its sad to see
It's the same. I'm an American in the UK who has been homeless several times.
It could happen to anyone , its a shame we have people spending millions a day on garbage when half of humanity is living without a roof or food
@@VentureHolly Also from the rural midlands. There was no homeless people at all in the northants villages where I grew up. Long since moved to London and become densensitised to it, like everybody else. I think people on the tubes mostly understand and sympathise with the people begging but at the same time know that its not something to be encouraged there (especially because they dangerously cross between moving carriages), and that they could also be £20 - £30 out of pocket if they gave even £1 to every homeless person they see in a day. Not to mention that there are also a few charlatans out there, especially on the tube... Its all awful for the soul. I have donations set up for homeless charities, but tend to look away irl.
It's far worse in the states. At least in UK and here in Ireland all people at least receive social welfare. And there is a bed for everybody here in Ireland that wants one. Some choose to sleep rough instead. Many have chronic addictions. Bottom line is people have to want to improve themselves first and there is help thereafter.
Can a rich country afford to show a little compassion to the less fortunate.
Peter, it's been two years.
You seem like a good and humane person.
I hope things have worked out for you dear friend.
💙💚
bless up to the guy hope he receives a fulfilling life in the coming days 💜
Praying for this guy. No one deserves to be homeless.
I was in Edinburgh last week. It broke my heart to see people walking right past so many homeless people, not even giving them a glance. One guy, who was really in despair, kept on saying: "Help me guys, please, help!" But nobody stopped. I felt like crying then and there.
Well the answer is easy, you take one home with you and see what happens.
Hope Peter is now living in a decent place, is well, and has his son in his life...thank you Mark for caring.
"You becoming invisible".
That's depressingly powerful....
We only have three well known homeless people living locally. One of them, an elderly man, died about a week ago. He froze to death sleeping outside the rugby club. Late sixties, carried all he owned in a rubbish sack tied to his old time bike.
He was ridiculed, criticised, people avoided him. The stigma killed him. The worst part is, barely anyone noticed. A week had lapsed by the time I found out. He was found by a lady walking her dog.
If he had a bed available to him for even just one night a week, he’d probably still be alive today.
Thanks for raising awareness for invisible people.
I cried reading this.people should have helped him. A kind word goes a long way. I'm sorry he died cold and alone. Society should be ashamed of itself. What happened to us that he died in this way?
No one seems to know much about him. He just kept to himself as much as I was able to tell. He was very ragged looking, looked very unapproachable most of the time.
People did try to help him on occasion, but he was reluctant to accept help a lot of the time. I guess he didn't want to be a burden.
I really can't comment any further than that as I just didn't know him that well. I really only ever saw him while I was working so I never got a decent opportunity to ask him many questions.
@@Tennis_MenACE I apologize Will. The Lord forgive my comment. It was nice of you to try helping him. Take care.
Your videos are truly incredible, they make me want to help homeless people and change the stigma around them
Hope hes safe and in a better place now!!!
I’m not homeless, but I am a truck driver, so I know how it feels to be judged and mistreated for absolutely no reason, looked at like a dog, and deal with the disdain of modern society. Stay up and God bless brother. Hope you can get on your feet soon.
Dude Seriously Truck Driving Is no where Similer to being a Homeless. As a Trucker. Your In a Warm Place Moving often . U get paid too drive also
Yeah don't think you can compare the two mate wtf
I love to hear his accent...Peter I am so sorry this happened to you love
It's so nice to hear stories as I always walk pass and wonder what has happened that is so bad that they have nobody to help them
I would love💚a update on him he seems a beautiful soul
I live in Detroit... the amount of empty houses and buildings is incredible... with a lot of them having deceased owners and literally in a probate limbo... the city demolishes them instead claiming they're fighting "blight". I see NO reason they can't put some of these people into these homes. Not only to be occupied, but also taken care of. I have been homeless, and thankfully, I had a vehicle to sleep in. I can definitely attest to the fact that all homeless people do not have drug and alcohol problems. They so often have full time jobs, kids, grandkids, a life. I have learned from experience, If you make less than 1k a month, like I do, landlords will not even consider you as a tenant. And the waiting list for housing (here in Wayne County Michigan) is TEN YEARS. COMPLETE BS.
@@RirI101..... or burned down. Lol... and you and I both know a third of those are pretty questionable fires
@@RirI101. loooove it! ♥️ Im from Brightmoor! Now stay in warrendale, pretty quiet over here in comparison. Same tho, house on the corner went up last week, in the middle of renovation... I mean, come on, already.
He is a kind soul. Hoping him the best in his life. It takes missing a couple of paychecks, or a bad life changing event, and any us can be homeless. Please don't judge. Thanks Matk for giving this man a voice
Johnny/Los Angeles 🙆♂️
So true 🫂💫🌟🙂✝️⛪☮️☯️✨⭐✌️🕉️🙏🤗🌍🌄
Poor lad... What's wrong with us ?
God bless you, Peter! May your 3 wishes come true.☺️
"You should start asking people what their trade is or what work they can do. There’s some good people watching that may have a job for this man and people like him. Surely that’s the fastest way out of the streets." @DrGrooveBeat said this further below in the comment section. I'm reposting this up to hopefully further spread the message. Asking questions about work, training and interests could really change someone's life if someone watching is wanting to hire.
What a truly nice man ! I really hope he gets a well deserved break soon !
He was also very informative with regards to sleeping rough as well ... Good tips 👍👍👍 I'm sure his son will think he's got a great dad , once he's grown up ... God Bless Him .....
Love , Helen ❤❤🦋🦋🦋❤❤
Bless you brother I hope you find a safe home soon ♡♡♡
Street warrior. True heart. Sending all my love ❤️
Bed and Breakfasts have been a part of British culture for years, for people travelling and going on holiday. They are now used a lot for giving temporary accommodation for the homeless.
I made a mistake when I was trying to clarify. Many people rough sleeping use the term B&B to refer to low income housing. At the time, I assumed it was like the word hostel, which has similar yet also a different meaning in the UK.
There is a lot of disparity between the level of B&Bs here in the UK, some are just like SROs in the states and very low quality. Others are very high quality and expensive and more for people on holiday.
@@powderandpaint14 That's true. Traditional Bed and Breakfasts are the same in USA and UK. ' Four in a Bed ' style.
@@InvisiblePeople Bed and breakfasts in the UK are not necessarily low quality accomodations.
Thanks for the upload.
In Australia a “B and B” is a Bed and Breakfast. A bed for the night and breakfast in the morning. We pay a lot of money to stay at them. A single room for the night, we call a hostel.
Over here in the UK, it’s both, really.
@@MyEarHz Yes, some in the U.K. cater exclusively to the homeless if they are in or near a City Centre
Even single rooms in Australia are becoming expensive.
We need more UK vids 😃
I agree 💯. First as usual!
Wipe that silly smile!
Why ? Are the better than Americans? You useless bag ?
He is so polite and nice...
Hi it's Jeffery from Blackpool keep up the work you are doing I'm lucky iv have a tent in the back of a van and it ceps me dry but woch you videos on TH-cam all the time and please don't give up
Thank you sir for sharing the effort.
He is a human being living in streets of Manchester. Please somebody there, help him.
Much love and peace to this man. I hope he is able to recover and prosper, if not during this lifetime, then in the next or in the hereafter.
If we could all have 3 wishes we could get homeless into homes. I’m sure there are plenty of homes empty that are owned by rich people🤨
Empty houses that rich people have like if you are not using that house, let someone who needs it the most.
Agree 100%
Do they have to be rich? I always think to let them live in your home before you suggest that of someone else. Nobody would buy and fix up homes if there was a law they'd have to start letting people live there for free which causes more homelessness. Gotta be realistic and think about the consequences of our actions and stop blaming rich people for everything. You don't need to be rich to let someone live in your house or to buy a shack
And what do you do when you have a home for homeless person who's addicted to crack or an alcoholic? How are they supposed to work and pay bills when they can't even control their own lives? Just giving someone a home doesn't magically make everything better. There's so many people on the streets that are psychotic and skitzofrenix and have mental disorders. They can't just live a normal life in a home just because you give them one.
@@saranobutt There are ways of treating mental illnesses and substance abuse. It's the government's responsibility.
I hope "us" people would change soon. Stop chasing for luxury, stop being selfish, and just start caring.
What a handsome kind man. I hope his wishes came true. JC
Iv'e noticed that every time you ask someone 'If you had 3 wishes" none of them wish to be rich or win lotto. It really shows money means shit. They just want to get back to a normal everyday life like the rest of us.
Precious man! In my prayers🙏
there r so many people in the world who need help. Its overwhelming😒😒
seems like a really nice guy
I showed kindness to people experiencing homelessness in my last apartment.
They too had certain behavior which caused me to lose that place.
I believe that these folks often do not have full control over their behavior and that what they need is comprehensive, wrap-around help. One person with one modality of help is not enuf. They need a legit income and they need help with substance abuse and mental illness. Not Law Enforcement! Law Enforcement is not mental health care! This kind of help cannot be given by a municipality or govt. agency. It must come from the general population. If the gen pop doesn't care, the problem will not be solved.
It is difficult to discern which one homelessness is good and won't have bad intentions toward the helper. With addiction and mental issues that is even more complicated than anyone can imagine.
I hope you are getting some help Peter...to get back on your feet, a roof over your head... I was homeless as a teenager...may THE CREATOR BLESS YOU, & KEEP YOU SAFE. YOU are a good man, no fault of your own that you are in this situation. Good that you see this as temporary...I hope someone in Manchester will help this good man get some stability.
i was almost homeless in Birmingham UK - just for a day - the other homeless people were absolutely horrible - they wouldn't give me any help at all, hassled and ridiculed me. I always gave homeless people a little money when they pan-handled on the streets, after that experience i won't help them any more
I have traveled to 300 cities spending time with homeless people. I’ve only one time out of 12 years had a problem. There are good and bad people Every social-economic level. Look at politicians for example. They can be nasty.
Mark provides the most important public service on TH-cam by a mile....a long mile.
Another Mark, Mark Laita, does much the same on his channel, Soft White Underbelly. He has a studio in Skid Row where he invites the local street people to tell the harrowing stories of their past in long format. The main difference is that it's darker and very raw.
Any update on Peter? I would love to hear and I'm sure everyone else would too .
Yes,
Me too I wanna hear
Mark you are an angel xxx
That's we're I was for 13 years homeless it's bad I'm so sorry
How did u survived ? I’m worried that soon I will be homeless
I'm glad you are no longer in that place.
What a lovely guy.
He didn't know his so-called friend was growing cannabis in back of his flat. Uh huh. Right. Sure thing. I'll bet. No idea.
Doesn't mention any legal means of paying for his flat.
When you think about it, homelessness, or rough sleeping, whatever you want to call it has been going on since the Victorian days where the poorer working class people either lived in absolute squalor for housing or slept rough on the streets. There was no national assistance in monetary terms back then, only soup kitchens. Fast forward to 2021 and the housing has got better with modernisation but too expensive for most people to rent, let alone buy. People with jobs and kids are still having to claim monetary assistance with Universal credit to help top up the minimum wage. Nothing has changed very much at all and I don't think it ever will.
Mark!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the socks you sent Jake. I'm one of those who helped hand out socks,water,supplies,etc. With jake on Venice Beach. His vid just showed your donation of socks. AWESOME
(((Hugs)))
I feel the main problem is substance abuse. I’m from Manchester and as a teenager I used to see many homeless people. I could tell then that most of them had issues regarding mental health and/or substance abuse. It made me realise that the person who can help you the most is yourself. That’s where real change begins. Help yourself and others will support you. That’s the beauty of humanity.
What happends in England/USA is coming slowly to Sweden, in about 10 years from now the rents here is gonna easy be up as 1800-3000 dollar and people will have to do what they do in Paris by moving 2 famillies in one apartment, homeless does not exist here however but it will be if the companies jacking it up!
I lived in Sweden for over 5 years. Homelessness does exist, you might just not know about it but there’s plenty of homeless people in the 3 main cities. I’ve documented it myself.
@Dawn Yae There are more shootings then it was for 10 years ago and more burning of cars. But i think Germany and croatia is more dangerous then Sweden, not to mention London!
Re bnb, they are not known to be bad in UK either. He may be refering to a basic bnb but otherwise they can and are very nice and expensive here too.
What a lovely guy
Never let anyone stay in your flat if you're not there. And he wouldn't grow cannabis because it hammers the electric, LOL, love it, what a top geezer!
All the best old chap.
Very nice interview, thank you for sharing 🙏
Amazing interview :)
God bless you Mark!
Yes. Bless you Mark.
可惜，没有中文字幕。
You're in the UK? I haven't been online much but would love to meet you if you come up to Sheffield!
This interview was recorded two years ago
@@alienbsg :0
Handsome soul
So many homeless in Manchester. I often used to chat to them qhen passing through and most of them were well educated and had worked most of their lives and just been unlucky.
Also want to point out B &b's are also bed and breakfast in the UK and usually pretty nice :)
Is there a fundraiser for Peter set up?
Hi, I live in Manchester I’ve been watching your videos for a while now I think it’s great what you do. I would love to meet with you
Am in Manchester tomorrow. I’m from London if I can help him with some funds and food please let me know. Pleasure to help him. I can put him up in a nice hotel too
This was filmed two years ago.
@@myoldvhstapes ok thanks. If your ever in England we shall be happy to help homeless people with funds. Food and accommodation
Lessen here, keep away from drugs, don’t go down the slippery slope
heartbreaking....
B&B here in the U.K. means the same as in the States, there’s some that basically cater to the homeless in Cities and Towns but many in Holiday Spots are beautiful. I’ve been in many but I think the guy just got a little confused. There’s B&B’s in London, places like that, mainly seaside towns which a full of them. I’ve seen this gentleman a few times as I’m a Street Photographer from Manchester and when he says you have to watch out for the other homeless people and many that are just pretending to be homeless, yes there’s plenty of them but they know they can make a good living from begging, but, I mean “aggressive begging”. Not sitting with a cup on front of you hoping someone will even buy you a hot drink or food, which I prefer to do as I don’t want to give money to anyone that is just going to go to Piccadilly Gardens to pick up Spice.
I should have explained better. Sorry. Here in the US, there are not B&Bs for low income accommodations. That’s the difference
@@InvisiblePeople The ones here aren’t really real B&B’s, like yours nearly all of them here are holiday accommodation but some popped up where because they are either unable or unwilling to upgrade the accommodation they can’t compete with the budget hotel chains so the only clients are the homeless. There are only one or two of these places though but there just isn’t the free hostel places available to cater for the growing homeless population
God Bless you both!🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇
Mark...you should visit Boston Massachusetts the homelessness epidemic out there is outrageous on top of crazy crazy drug addiction I'd really love to see a video on my hometown to let there be awareness that something bigger needs to be done not only in my hometown of Boston Massachusetts but all over this beautiful world 🌍.. Thank you Mark!!!!
I have been a few times. I hope to travel again soon
Peter is articulate and conveys his circumstances well, His friend took advantage and made him homeless, Hopefully he finds the help and support he needs to get his life back on track. Peter knows what he wants and seems to still have the hope and belief that his current predicament is only temporary this mindset slips away the longer you are unhoused. What a great update it would be if now Peter is housed and is involved in his sons life. Best Wishes to all those who find themselves unhoused and everyone working to END HOMELESSNESS.
He's probably a tenant of Val's hostel before it burnt down a lot of them are now living on the streets of Manchester
I think you a bit confused about BnBs in the UK. We have 1000s of lovely small accommodations which carry that title.
I slept rough on of 20 yes now 10 yrs clean in property 6 years loving ❤️ life my family my kids grandchildren 4 cats one thing he knew cannabis was growing in his flat
الحياة صعبة جدا ، الأثرياء يبذرون الاموال على السيارات الفخمة و النساء و امور تافه و ناس اخرون ينامون في الشارع و اموال الاغنياء من جيوب الفقراء
I hope I live to an age where people ask what homelessness was and how did society even allow that to happen?!
Unless you run a shelter, you cannot always let people come and live with you. People with no responsibility take advantage of your hospitality. The guy was looking for a way to do something criminal and needed a place. I had to take in some one before, but my place had a one-week limit, so I didn't have to worry about people pleasing. But I also was homeless and had to live in shelters and with family, and I made sure to do right by the place and the people. This baby just breaks my heart. Peter was just trying to help a friend and got burned in the process.
Make always pls subtitles.
Is Manchester expensive?
Hope this guy makes it out. I’ve seen many kind souls come to road bumps letting homeless people house with them and rehabilitate.
Then again, who knows if he was in on the weed growing project, but there’s no reason not to believe him. He also took responsibility which is pretty mature of him regardless if he knew or not.
Good luck m8
When caring becomes a crime.
Are you in the UK?
You can’t trust anyone,poor guy doing a good turn and come unstuck.
Wish him well and his luck Changes.
I think I saw this guy get robbed once.
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Good Luck Peter!
It's not alot that's he's asking for.
He's not invisible to me.
Hope he's ok...
God bless u Buddy cheers
I don't understand why our society treats prisoners so well. And homeless people so badly.
I’m not sure who might believe in a higher power in this community, but “Invisible people” is doing his/her work. Mark is doing his/her work.
God bless him 🙏
Is rough sleeping allowed in UK?
Hope he is doing alright.
I hope this man gets a beautiful home soon ❤️ He deserves only the best ❤️ what a wonderful man ❤️
He had a home that other people paid for and he used it to grow drugs and steal electricity.