His name is Matt aka Matty. I was homeless and on the streets with him for close to a year. He was one of the "good-guys". Those are few and far between! UPDATE... My man finally left the streets! His dad had a friend on the Islands who offered him work and a place to stay! I hope he's doin well. He taught me a lot out there.I'm not in the street anymore either. Thank you, Dad (he has recently passed) and THANK YOU GOD!!
This is sad. He seems like a really nice guy. Every time I watch these videos it's extremely eye-opening. It makes me realize that I've been fortunate in life. I want to help people like this.
I 200% agree how many of us take a food, job and a roof over our heads for granted! These videos are nothing short of disturbing to see the wealthiest nation allow this sort of thing go on without an end.
I don’t mean to be callous but when I watch most of these videos I see people in a situation that was self inflicted by bad life choices. I do feel bad for them.
@@carolyncongdon1526 it's easier to become homeless than you think and once you're there you tend to stay there. Everybody should be aloud to make mistakes and everyone should also be given the opportunity to fix their mistakes. Sadly, especially, in America, there is almost no opportunity.
@@carolyncongdon1526We all make mistakes and dumb decisions in life. What separates you from them is probably the fact that you had help, in the form of family members, wife, husband, a healthy bank account, stable employment or whatever. The fact of the matter is, without those things, you are but one mishap away from becoming destitute. The major problem in this country is that once people hit this level, it is nearly impossible to get out of it because of social stigma and people like you who just make the assumptions that they deserve whatever they get because of a dumbass decision they have made. Granted not every homeless person can be helped, but in the case of this guy who expresses a desire to work and become a productive member of society once again....... People like that should be given the opportunity to work to get back on their feet again.
Yea but nice don't mean shit over being lazy, making EXCUSES of why you can't work an bust your ass everyday for what u want in life, LIKE THE REST OF US DO
I've been there. I'm 54 now and lucky to have a nice home and a wonderful woman who I love .. we look out for each other best we can, I'm very thankful.. I wish this man and everyone could enjoy the same... ✌️
@@luckysweetheartvintage476 in islam allah said if u thank god hé will help u more in arabic و إن شكرتم لأزيدنكم God bless u because u'r a good person 🤲💗
HisWord did you not hear him say parole and legal issues? Why should he be housed using my money? This is the life he chose before committing crime he could have avoided all of this. So because I lived life by the book got a job saved and made the right moves I should pay for him....... interesting
3 wishes and he doesn’t wish his legal issues to be solved and for him to have a clean record with no criminal background..... yeah he’ll be homeless for life
@@MikeSmith-kd2ix You don't belong here.....! Why are you here-? Do you take pleasure in seeing others suffer-? Why are you so hateful and mean-spirited-??
I just simple the world is just in shit now. My old father before to leave that shity world always told me.... Harley Davidson and Malboroman movie. He is father was right)
God bless this soul!!!! To think people always say homeless are lazy no good people. This man deserves a better life. Lord please give this man a helping hand!!! 🙏🏻
I'm homeless right now and its the most demeaning and depressing situation anyone could be in. Having no stability, no home, nothing to look forward to after work. I've been staying in cheap motels to avoid the streets but that eats up all my money and I'm trying to save up for a place but most landlords want first, last and security plus application fees before you can move into a place and saving up is hard when you're paying for a storage shed, motel room, food, phone payment etc., so the constant struggle just repeats itself. It really sucks knowing there are Actors, Rappers, TH-camr's etc.. making millions a year while a massive chunk of the population is barely making enough to survive on. Destitution Is at an all time high right now & I wish there was more affordable housing for everybody. If you could just pay the first months rent to move in to a place without the last and security deposit, I think there'd be a lot less ppl on the streets.
Detroit has so many abandoned houses which could be used for housing for the homeless. It could give some work to homeless people too, fixing up or cleaning the old houses.
He should just squat some house too have place too sleep and then move forward with finding job and renting some small place to get out of this situation.... it will be easier now when winter is ower
It seems a very good idea to me. I don't understand the criticism in the other comments. How can this be called socialism? This is capitalism and it fits perfectly in the present economy. Only a dem mayor would reject this plan because they want to perpetuate homelessness and poverty.
I was homeless in LA for 7 years. I'm back East now, and things are considerably better. But life is still brutal. I just want to say something important. Nobody, regardless of what their situation is, or what bad personal choices they made for themselves, or whether or not they are an addict, alcoholic, mentally ill, or if they served in the military or not... NONE of those things should be a criteria for how you judge them, or whether or not you think they're worth helping or not. Because you shouldn't judge them at all. Nobody comes into the world wanting this for themselves, or consciously choosing this for themselves. Yet, people who have never been homeless think that people on the streets chose that life for themselves, and insist that it's obviously true that they did. They did NOT, no matter what choices they have made in their lives. That's what everyone needs to understand. People who have not experienced homelessness directly for themselves do not understand it at all, and that is YOUR responsibility. It is not the responsibility of the homeless to explain themselves to you. This is a societal problem. Not a personal one. It's your responsibility to make an effort to get educated because even if you think there's no way... this can happen to YOU tomorrow... just like THAT. Even though you may think this doesn't affect you in your personal life. It does. I know most of the people commenting here mean well, and genuinely feel something for this guy. And you should, and God bless you for it. By the way, he has a name. His name is Matt. Did ANYONE retain that??? But even in some of these supportive comments there's a lot of judgment going on. I'm sorry, but that is the sickness that society, and every last one of us, has in regards to how we treat and view other human beings. We have no right to judge, and it hurts you as much as them, and makes you just as unhealthy as they are. Please don't judge. Please don't. This is horrific. It's a testament to Matt's strength, and will to live, that he is not dead. It's a miracle he hasn't perished in a Detroit winter, and that he's still here to bless the world with his presence... and he truly is a blessing. It's tragic that he doesn't know it, or feel that way about himself. It's not funny, it's not something to pass judgment on or laugh at, or to comment on your surprise that the person actually has a brain or can speak well. Yeah, surprise. Homeless people are real PEOPLE too, and are educated, dynamic, heroic, creative, honest, courageous, strong, loving, and so much more. This affects you as much as it does them. God bless us all.
Ben Mochan 3 times homeless- car accident- then from earning 120k a year after 9/11 within a year 320 a month and homeless- pride cometh before the fall in my case.
It's sad to see so many people stuck in the streets with limited hope of getting out. I pray more caring hearts come to the rescue and provide positive solutions in an uncertain future.
Mark, you are a voice for these people. You are a saint for understanding the challenges that the disenfranchised face!!! Your you tube family is in awe, and supports you, without question. Thanks for caring and sharing! 😁👍
I live in Detroit and it is a ROUGH city in most parts - the roughest in North America. There's whole sections/neighborhoods that are obliterated like the third world. I wish him the best. He seems like a good guy who needs some help and a new direction.
@@misguidedyouth9331 true, most employers refuse to hire someone who is currently homeless, also for men who find themselves homeless very few avenues for any type of help from any government programs, if you have mental or addiction issues of any kind their are long waiting lists for treatment you may be looking at months of waiting for any type of help, like I said once you find yourself in these types of situations it is very difficult to get back to a normal standard of living not impossible but very tough, the system is designed to push against you once you get on the streets for any reason
Unacceptable in 2019 in America! So heartbreaking to c these people just fighting to survive one day at a time. We can give billions to other countries but our own are sleeping on steam grates on the ground in the middle of winter begging for food. Shame on you America.
@@ducaticanine victimizing the victim? What the fuck do we have a bloated government that deficit spends year after year then for and a FED that bails out Wall Street Banks whenever any of their derivative speculations go bad?
He seems intelligent and nice. If somebody just gave this dude a shot in life I bet he could make something of himself. g-d is so close to you my friend, the heart broken and crushed in spirit may seem low in this world, but I do believe they have a high place in heaven. I wish you the best
I believe the same thing, Matthew. The greedy seem to be the evil in and of this world. Those who go through struggle and have little seem to be evolving their spirit and are some of the best people I have met.
I was a homeless, "throw away child" in the seventies. Writing about it now. No child should ever have to fend for themselves. Survival becomes your only mode of thinking. It was hard to shift from survival mode to thinking like others do... Good luck young man. Good luck to all who don't have a door of their own. 💝
@Daniel Sanchez Firstly, I'm highly intelligent so that's your first question answered. Secondly, simply typing "he's not a child" conveys nothing, to nobody. Thirdly, if you have at the very least watched a few of these videos you should be somewhat informed on why and how people become homeless. Trauma, childhood abuse, lack of a support system, mental illness, PTSD from abuse or war. This is why people end up on the street. You are willfully ignorant. What's more you seem like someone who is full of his own self pitty with no room in your head for knowledge or room in that swinging weight in your chest for compassion. I have no more time or inclination to educate you.
Watching these videos enlightened me to the cycle of being homeless in that one rarely gets out of the cycle and remains homeless or dead. These people have become disposable in our insane culture. A society is judged on how it treats those in need. The verdict is in for our country. Shame.
I feel for Matty. He really just wants to do the right thing and become stable as most people interviewed on this channel. But being in Detroit only makes his situation worse due to the extremely cold weather in the winter time which can make it a life or death struggle each and every day. Our system like in so many other ways, doesn't want to help people who are coming out of jail. Money interests view these people as disposable and it only makes them want to disavow the system even more.
So true about money. I’ve seen elsewhere that incarceration needs to be about rehabilitation. Instead no transition getting out? Life is MENTAL warfare and I think we need to get stronger - quickly! It’s ironic that governments, developers, some people are “addicted” to money at all costs - yet they judge those who *may* have substance abuse. The hypocrisy is too much....
Wow , stuff like this makes me feel soo ungrateful. . I constantly complain about my job. My house ..My boring life ... I wish this guy the Best for the future .. Hope he gets the help and support he needs . Much love from New Zealand 💜
Great video, I love what you do. This problem is rampant, I just moved back to Denver and there is homelessness everywhere. There is a an upcoming vote Bill 300 to be voted on next month. First in the country to let people sleep in public places, as the police are awful here.
Chance Fitzgerald , same here in Florida and you know I heard about one that passed away alone on the street very close from where I live. I have a friend that has a good truck on Vegas and 2 weeks ago found a the body of a homeless man just behind his truck. Extremely sad all around it
I'm homeless with my dog. My mom died in 2014 , my dad 2015 I lost the love of my life my job, my home almost my mind. It's hard out here best of luck to you friend.
You can almost see the regret in his eyes for being a youth traveler. There's no doubt that decision led to where he's at now. Instead of joining the military or pursuing education he chose that route. I'm in that same boat. I want to see the world and I'm in my early 20's but I know I'd end up dead or homeless.
I sincerely hope that this young man made it off the streets. I pray that he took advantage of any program that can might have helped him reach his goal to find a job, housing, leave Detroit and build a "normal life". There are so many good people, from every walk of society that are trying their best to eradicate this imbalance of housed and homeless. You have shown many of these incredible people on your channel Mark, from many places in the world. Bless you and the work that you do.
I have let many homeless people in my home. From kids to adults. I have been lied to,stuff stolen and cussed out. As long as I am able I will always help if I can. I have a huge home and eternally grateful. My family thinks I am nuts. But I am the first one they run to when they need something.
It's strange how our sitting president NEVER talks about the homeless people of our country. To him, they're just worthless. But to people here and people who care, and especially to God, my heart pours out to people like Matty. God bless him and give him a home, work and the chance to live a normal life. 🙏❤
Many homeless are home by choice. They don't want to go to the centers for homeless that are there for them. They want to drink and get high and they can't do that in a homeless center so many won't go to homeless shelters and choose the streets. If a homeless person wants help there is many people and agencies to help most do not want help.
@@working2bselfsufficient724 Most homeless are afflicted with mental illness which includes addiction. Many of the homeless are veterans who served our country. The system is not equipped to handle the numbers of the homeless. Be a good person and get educated on this plague and stop blaming the victims.
When it was reported that Trump once drove through a poor Black neighborhood and said “Only Blacks could live like this”. Then he talked about not wanting immigrants from “shithole countries” come to the US. Statements like that tells you everything you need to know about Trump. He has no empathy and compassion for anyone. Doesn’t even care about taking away millions of Americans healthcare.
@@scottmckenzie5476 I am actually very educated on the topic being physically disabled myself. I see and talk to everyone homeless doesn't matter to me as far as judging a person goes. What I'm telling you is over 90%+ are addicts and you cannot go to a homeless shelter and do drugs and drink so most choose not to go. That's a fact don't tell me I need to get educated about something I know quite a bit about. I donate and help the homeless and less fortunate with food and money since I'm fairly gifted in those areas. I agree many are mentally I'll but that doesn't change the fact they are choosing to not go to stay in homeless shelters. How do you think it should be solved and what do think we can do to help? Force them into treatment? Jail to sober them up? Or enable them by making accommodations so they can continue to be addicts while also receiving housing, food, and healthcare from tax payers? As far as military vets go yes there are some homeless and it's sad. The VA and many military groups are there for them if they will accept help. Military vets have the easiest way to get off the streets by contacting any of the vet groups and they always help each other. Most do not want to bother people or be bothered or have too much pride to ask for help. Out of the vets homeless many have PTSD etc but what do you propose we do to help? There is enough beds and shelters for almost every single homeless person in the USA but they cannot abuse drugs or alcohol there so they choose not to go. How do you fix that? If you don't believe me or think I'm ignorant to our homeless population go talk to them I do almost daily and that's how I know many choose not to receive help out of addiction or mental illness which we have closed almost all the mental assylums where we used to force people to treatment. Unless we force people to change they will not and I'm not ok with using force on people that are choosing their lifestyle. There is help for homeless everywhere most won't accept it but somehow you think that's either not true or I have 0 idea about homeless which is pretty naive of you to assume something especially when your not correct. So what do you propose to fix homeless?
Most homeless are vets, and to say he hasnt done anything for vets would be ignorant. Under obama vets where dying from lack of care ...lets not pick and choose subjects to blame our current president on when they have always been there.
It's absolutely amazing to me that there are people in this comment section that have been homeless themselves, like I and so many others have, and they're judging this man... whose name is Matt. How could you possibly do that? Please don't. Just don't. God bless us all.
Homeless is a state of mind. What makes people houseless is the system and land laws. There is pleanty of space on this earth for all of us, there should be places where people can set up tents legally and start communities so they have shelter and can be self sufficient.
One thing I noticed is he said "it was hard" to wake up at 6 and work til 7. I agree that is hard, but that's how you get out of the bad situation. Then at the end he says he just wants a normal job..so I think he might be a little scared of hard work
I would tend to think a thirty year old man would prefer a good living wage instead of a minimum wage job in broken down, high taxes Detroit. Let's face it, 65% of his salary would go straight to Rent, and as a result he would never ever get ahead. Period! It's good he's considering moving South especially in this worsening economy. I pray he makes it safely.
I know the feeling! Literally worked 3 jobs (1 seasonal, and 2 p/t) simultaneously while living in my vehicle. It can be done! TIP: Showers 🚿 are available at most truck stops, just don't make a big production of, don't be loitering around, just get IN , wash yo' ass, & get OUT! And don't be panhandling at the truck stop or you can forget any chance of a hot shower🚿😔👍
3:18 'Hopefully still alive'. If you've honestly never had to voice those words, be thankful, stop being afraid, stop slacking, show compassion and aim to help someone in some small way.
People need to go the extra step ,be brave, take in a homeless person and help them get on their feet. Was homeless in Albuquerque at the age of 62 with my 13 year old golden mix. Still not there yet but I believe I will be.
This is gonna be me in the future. I'm in my mid twenties. Been on the road for a few years and it's already difficult to integrate back into society. Just finding a place to rent is hard. It's not even about not being able to afford it. People just won't rent to me.
He had some problems and he's on the path now, he needs money, home and a job. Every teenager makes mistakes, he looks like a good boy, hop he gets out of the streets and live a happy life
He is a clever guy. His mind is clear. He does not use any narcotic drug. He is not an alcoholic. He can rescue himself from this stiuation. I wish GOD bless and helps him.
there are no services to help homeless youth travelers get off the road my husband and I road freight trains and lived on the road for nine years we just happen to have people help us get off the road when we were ready there needs to be services out there
Hey he admitted to mistakes, got done with court stuff and stays alive outside in a harsh Detroit winter let alone other street hazards associated with any big city, but well known Detroit is rough as it rough can be when it comes to the streets,dont know how many times the national news points that out. Hope the best for that young man he's coherent, makes sense when he talks and uses good talking skills at that, seems to me with a chance he's capable of alot of things that average people might find difficult. Keep going bud,don't give up!
I was homeless in LA for 7 years. I'm back East now, and things are considerably better. But life is still brutal. I just want to say something important. Nobody, regardless of what their situation is, or what bad personal choices they made for themselves, or whether or not they are an addict, alcoholic, mentally ill, or if they served in the military or not... NONE of those things should be a criteria for how you judge them, or whether or not you think they're worth helping or not. Because you shouldn't judge them at all. Nobody comes into the world wanting this for themselves, or consciously choosing this for themselves. Yet, people who have never been homeless think that people on the streets chose that life for themselves, and insist that it's obviously true that they did. They did NOT, no matter what choices they have made in their lives. That's what everyone needs to understand. People who have not experienced homelessness directly for themselves do not understand it at all, and that is YOUR responsibility. It is not the responsibility of the homeless to explain themselves to you. This is a societal problem. Not a personal one. It's your responsibility to make an effort to get educated because even if you think there's no way... this can happen to YOU tomorrow... just like THAT. Even though you may think this doesn't affect you in your personal life. It does. I know most of the people commenting here mean well, and genuinely feel something for this guy. And you should, and God bless you for it. By the way, he has a name. His name is Matt. Did ANYONE retain that??? But even in some of these supportive comments there's a lot of judgment going on. I'm sorry, but that is the sickness that society, and every last one of us, has in regards to how we treat and view other human beings. We have no right to judge, and it hurts you as much as them, and makes you just as unhealthy as they are. Please don't judge. Please don't. This is horrific. It's a testament to Matt's strength, and will to live, that he is not dead. It's a miracle he hasn't perished in a Detroit winter, and that he's still here to bless the world with his presence... and he truly is a blessing. It's tragic that he doesn't know it, or feel that way about himself. It's not funny, it's not something to pass judgment on or laugh at, or to comment on your surprise that the person actually has a brain or can speak well. Yeah, surprise. Homeless people are real PEOPLE too, and are educated, dynamic, heroic, creative, honest, courageous, strong, loving, and so much more. This affects you as much as it does them. God bless us all.
@Sophia Anatolios I agree, and thank you. But this is exactly what I mean. The term "lazy druggy". Of course, people have to take responsibility for themselves. But there's judgment there. And you were homeless. There's a reason why a lazy druggy is a lazy druggy, and it's not just on them. It's a symptom of a much much bigger problem both within the individual, and within society. I so appreciate your comments, and wish you a wonderful day, and a happy and healthy life. God bless.
@Sophia Anatolios Wow. Thank you. This is why we all need to talk to each other. I'm tearing up right now. I'm so sorry you went through that. I am TRULY sorry. I had sort of an opposite experience. There's alcoholism in my family. Not just me (drugs are part of my story too) others in my family have struggled as well. But my family are well off. They are privileged, pampered, insensitive, aloof, self-centered, self-righteous, and cruel. Obviously I have a lot of anger. But that is all true. With privileged white families, if you have any weakness or failure at all, you get cut out like a cancer, and discarded like a piece of trash. The funny thing is... my family don't even think they're privileged. They just don't see anything. Anyway... I completely understand why you feel the way you do. Please don't be hard on yourself and call it a weakness. It's a wound, and it's profound and real, and I'm sorry you were hurt in that way. I've hurt my family and friends with my addictions, and I'll be struggling with that the rest of my life, as will they in their lives. I really appreciate you and your responses. Thanks, Sophia. Love to you.
@@Cool-Edit-5000 Well said Ben. Mark made a comment months ago that pierced my heart; "If homelessness were punishment for making bad choices, we'd ALL be homeless!" Self included!!
Hhhhmmmm...good looking young man, clear eyes, pretty sharp for being out there in the cold . Burrrr. He’s a strong survivor alright. Lotts of street smarts . I wish him the best . I think he will be a gypsy man for life . I don’t believe he wants to be a normie. I could be wrong . Good luck to you , god bless ...head down to Florida at least in the winter ....too damn cold in Detroit !! Nuts !
I am a woman 54 yrs 'I am on SSI.Though no fault of my own. i will probably become homeless next month. I am not on drugs not even medication.I am not a criminal. I do not drink. There are no rentals I can rent for what I get a month and I will probably not make it living in the street. Nobody will care but, that's fine with me cause this place is pain full as hell! I am going though my belongings as I post this while most people are celebrating !
Why is a young white male homeless he appears to be able body. It's about choices. Something is not adding up. How is he able to afford to travel to see the world. I have two jobs and can't afford to travel.
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His name is Matt aka Matty. I was homeless and on the streets with him for close to a year. He was one of the "good-guys". Those are few and far between! UPDATE... My man finally left the streets! His dad had a friend on the Islands who offered him work and a place to stay! I hope he's doin well. He taught me a lot out there.I'm not in the street anymore either. Thank you, Dad (he has recently passed) and THANK YOU GOD!!
Interesting !
Great to hear u both got off the street....Sori about ur Dad! & Thanks for that!👍👊✋
You should have do an update video.
@Robert Mc god bless you both
Thank you 4 the update. Glad he's doing better. Glad you're too. Bless you. RIP to your Dad.
This is sad. He seems like a really nice guy. Every time I watch these videos it's extremely eye-opening. It makes me realize that I've been fortunate in life. I want to help people like this.
I 200% agree how many of us take a food, job and a roof over our heads for granted! These videos are nothing short of disturbing to see the wealthiest nation allow this sort of thing go on without an end.
@@infiniti37G check out ted talk about addiction and what you don't know. It says love addicts not criminalize
I don’t mean to be callous but when I watch most of these videos I see people in a situation that was self inflicted by bad life choices. I do feel bad for them.
@@carolyncongdon1526 it's easier to become homeless than you think and once you're there you tend to stay there. Everybody should be aloud to make mistakes and everyone should also be given the opportunity to fix their mistakes. Sadly, especially, in America, there is almost no opportunity.
@@carolyncongdon1526We all make mistakes and dumb decisions in life. What separates you from them is probably the fact that you had help, in the form of family members, wife, husband, a healthy bank account, stable employment or whatever. The fact of the matter is, without those things, you are but one mishap away from becoming destitute. The major problem in this country is that once people hit this level, it is nearly impossible to get out of it because of social stigma and people like you who just make the assumptions that they deserve whatever they get because of a dumbass decision they have made. Granted not every homeless person can be helped, but in the case of this guy who expresses a desire to work and become a productive member of society once again....... People like that should be given the opportunity to work to get back on their feet again.
Heartbreaking. You can tell he is a good soul.
I agree on both
Good soul on parole!
Yea but nice don't mean shit over being lazy, making EXCUSES of why you can't work an bust your ass everyday for what u want in life, LIKE THE REST OF US DO
@@yada2033 yeah, bust your ass all day, then give all of it to your hydro or slumlord....get real
@@billjoe39 no i pay mortgage on MY house, renting is for suckers
I've been there. I'm 54 now and lucky to have a nice home and a wonderful woman who I love .. we look out for each other best we can, I'm very thankful.. I wish this man and everyone could enjoy the same... ✌️
Cool Breeze god bless you!
Any secrets. If you went from homeless to having a home. Do tell
I can share some secrets with you...I was also homeless. I honestly don’t know what I did to get all that I have now but I thank god every day for it!
@@luckysweetheartvintage476 in islam allah said if u thank god hé will help u more in arabic و إن شكرتم لأزيدنكم
God bless u because u'r a good person 🤲💗
@@queendocdz957 God sounds very transactional
he’s soo handsome and i can just tell he’s a good person who genuinely wants better. praying he can live a fulfilled life.
NO ONE, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE should be homeless, PERIOD.
Why?
@@robroberts1473 REALLY-!?! That's the most ignorant question EVER-!!
HisWord did you not hear him say parole and legal issues? Why should he be housed using my money? This is the life he chose before committing crime he could have avoided all of this. So because I lived life by the book got a job saved and made the right moves I should pay for him....... interesting
3 wishes and he doesn’t wish his legal issues to be solved and for him to have a clean record with no criminal background..... yeah he’ll be homeless for life
@@MikeSmith-kd2ix You don't belong here.....! Why are you here-? Do you take pleasure in seeing others suffer-? Why are you so hateful and mean-spirited-??
God bless all homeless
Harry 13 Ahmed
Such beautiful eyes. He wants to help himself. Hopes he gets help soon.
there is so many houses are empty and still people living on street what a unfair world.
I just simple the world is just in shit now. My old father before to leave that shity world always told me.... Harley Davidson and Malboroman movie. He is father was right)
God bless this soul!!!! To think people always say homeless are lazy no good people. This man deserves a better life. Lord please give this man a helping hand!!! 🙏🏻
Estrella Felina ❤️
I'm homeless right now and its the most demeaning and depressing situation anyone could be in. Having no stability, no home, nothing to look forward to after work. I've been staying in cheap motels to avoid the streets but that eats up all my money and I'm trying to save up for a place but most landlords want first, last and security plus application fees before you can move into a place and saving up is hard when you're paying for a storage shed, motel room, food, phone payment etc., so the constant struggle just repeats itself. It really sucks knowing there are Actors, Rappers, TH-camr's etc.. making millions a year while a massive chunk of the population is barely making enough to survive on. Destitution Is at an all time high right now & I wish there was more affordable housing for everybody. If you could just pay the first months rent to move in to a place without the last and security deposit, I think there'd be a lot less ppl on the streets.
Respect to u my friend....at least i have my car to live in..Im 62....surviving is extremely difficult. I know as you know.😔
Where are you located? Do you get Ss?
Detroit has so many abandoned houses which could be used for housing for the homeless. It could give some work to homeless people too, fixing up or cleaning the old houses.
LOAblue , authorities don’t care, they call ideas like yours “socialism “ so it doesn’t fit the present economy :(
@@mimi1o8 commie alert
He should just squat some house too have place too sleep and then move forward with finding job and renting some small place to get out of this situation.... it will be easier now when winter is ower
It seems a very good idea to me. I don't understand the criticism in the other comments. How can this be called socialism? This is capitalism and it fits perfectly in the present economy. Only a dem mayor would reject this plan because they want to perpetuate homelessness and poverty.
@@mimi1o8 Seems like anything that helps average or poorer people in this country is labeled "socialism"
He's so handsome just clean him up give him some clean clothes and a job. Good as new
Are you hiring?
@@InvisiblePeople yes
Clifford Mccomber if your being serious then hire him
Send him to Tom Ford to make him a ''makeover'' !
He seems like a good person. I wish him success.
I was homeless in LA for 7 years. I'm back East now, and things are considerably better. But life is still brutal. I just want to say something important. Nobody, regardless of what their situation is, or what bad personal choices they made for themselves, or whether or not they are an addict, alcoholic, mentally ill, or if they served in the military or not... NONE of those things should be a criteria for how you judge them, or whether or not you think they're worth helping or not. Because you shouldn't judge them at all. Nobody comes into the world wanting this for themselves, or consciously choosing this for themselves. Yet, people who have never been homeless think that people on the streets chose that life for themselves, and insist that it's obviously true that they did. They did NOT, no matter what choices they have made in their lives. That's what everyone needs to understand. People who have not experienced homelessness directly for themselves do not understand it at all, and that is YOUR responsibility. It is not the responsibility of the homeless to explain themselves to you. This is a societal problem. Not a personal one. It's your responsibility to make an effort to get educated because even if you think there's no way... this can happen to YOU tomorrow... just like THAT. Even though you may think this doesn't affect you in your personal life. It does. I know most of the people commenting here mean well, and genuinely feel something for this guy. And you should, and God bless you for it. By the way, he has a name. His name is Matt. Did ANYONE retain that??? But even in some of these supportive comments there's a lot of judgment going on. I'm sorry, but that is the sickness that society, and every last one of us, has in regards to how we treat and view other human beings. We have no right to judge, and it hurts you as much as them, and makes you just as unhealthy as they are. Please don't judge. Please don't. This is horrific. It's a testament to Matt's strength, and will to live, that he is not dead. It's a miracle he hasn't perished in a Detroit winter, and that he's still here to bless the world with his presence... and he truly is a blessing. It's tragic that he doesn't know it, or feel that way about himself. It's not funny, it's not something to pass judgment on or laugh at, or to comment on your surprise that the person actually has a brain or can speak well. Yeah, surprise. Homeless people are real PEOPLE too, and are educated, dynamic, heroic, creative, honest, courageous, strong, loving, and so much more. This affects you as much as it does them. God bless us all.
Ben Mochan best reply I’ve ever read!! Thank you.
bless mate!
Ben Mochan 3 times homeless- car accident- then from earning 120k a year after 9/11 within a year 320 a month and homeless- pride cometh before the fall in my case.
Ben Mochan God bless you ❤️
An inspiration I have ever read,
It's sad to see so many people stuck in the streets with limited hope of getting out. I pray more caring hearts come to the rescue and provide positive solutions in an uncertain future.
Mad respect for this man.i respect all the homeless ever were that I'm only a 17 year old in high school nice video
America the land of greed. It is doomed for collapse.
serbia That’s about right! They destroyed the American dream! The politicians are greedy af!
If it could only be the dreamland of Serbia. That place is a raging shithole
Mark, you are a voice for these people. You are a saint for understanding the challenges that the disenfranchised face!!! Your you tube family is in awe, and supports you, without question. Thanks for caring and sharing! 😁👍
I understand. Thank you. I hope you find the resources you need
I live in Detroit and it is a ROUGH city in most parts - the roughest in North America. There's whole sections/neighborhoods that are obliterated like the third world. I wish him the best. He seems like a good guy who needs some help and a new direction.
As you said it becomes a viscous cycle near impossible to get out, the system is designed against you once you fall into that trap
@Marco K possibly no hostiles anywhere near his workplace might be in an industrial park
Impossible if you dont try and accept your situation.
@@misguidedyouth9331 true, most employers refuse to hire someone who is currently homeless, also for men who find themselves homeless very few avenues for any type of help from any government programs, if you have mental or addiction issues of any kind their are long waiting lists for treatment you may be looking at months of waiting for any type of help, like I said once you find yourself in these types of situations it is very difficult to get back to a normal standard of living not impossible but very tough, the system is designed to push against you once you get on the streets for any reason
@@misguidedyouth9331 if you don't accept your situation, then you are just sleeping. Survival on the streets is a full time job.
Bless him....I hope someone gives him a chance to live a normal life.
Unacceptable in 2019 in America! So heartbreaking to c these people just fighting to survive one day at a time. We can give billions to other countries but our own are sleeping on steam grates on the ground in the middle of winter begging for food. Shame on you America.
Go do something about it if your bothered so much
@@ducaticanine victimizing the victim? What the fuck do we have a bloated government that deficit spends year after year then for and a FED that bails out Wall Street Banks whenever any of their derivative speculations go bad?
You should see romania :(
He seems intelligent and nice. If somebody just gave this dude a shot in life I bet he could make something of himself. g-d is so close to you my friend, the heart broken and crushed in spirit may seem low in this world, but I do believe they have a high place in heaven. I wish you the best
God is imaginary.
g-d created the heavens and the earth. If he was imaginary we would not be here @@hawaiisidecar
I believe the same thing, Matthew. The greedy seem to be the evil in and of this world. Those who go through struggle and have little seem to be evolving their spirit and are some of the best people I have met.
I was a homeless, "throw away child" in the seventies. Writing about it now. No child should ever have to fend for themselves. Survival becomes your only mode of thinking. It was hard to shift from survival mode to thinking like others do...
Good luck young man. Good luck to all who don't have a door of their own. 💝
She was telling her story of when she was a child.
@Daniel Sanchez Teach you how to read, Dude? You just have to read what she wrote.
@Daniel Sanchez Firstly, I'm highly intelligent so that's your first question answered. Secondly, simply typing "he's not a child" conveys nothing, to nobody. Thirdly, if you have at the very least watched a few of these videos you should be somewhat informed on why and how people become homeless. Trauma, childhood abuse, lack of a support system, mental illness, PTSD from abuse or war. This is why people end up on the street. You are willfully ignorant. What's more you seem like someone who is full of his own self pitty with no room in your head for knowledge or room in that swinging weight in your chest for compassion. I have no more time or inclination to educate you.
@Daniel Sanchez good point. Alot od them don't wanna be helped and you can't help those
God Bless You, Matty 💜
Watching these videos enlightened me to the cycle of being homeless in that one rarely gets out of the cycle and remains homeless or dead. These people have become disposable in our insane culture. A society is judged on how it treats those in need. The verdict is in for our country. Shame.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 Unfortunately true.
I feel for Matty. He really just wants to do the right thing and become stable as most people interviewed on this channel. But being in Detroit only makes his situation worse due to the extremely cold weather in the winter time which can make it a life or death struggle each and every day. Our system like in so many other ways, doesn't want to help people who are coming out of jail. Money interests view these people as disposable and it only makes them want to disavow the system even more.
So true about money.
I’ve seen elsewhere that incarceration needs to be about rehabilitation. Instead no transition getting out? Life is MENTAL warfare and I think we need to get stronger - quickly!
It’s ironic that governments, developers, some people are “addicted” to money at all costs - yet they judge those who *may* have substance abuse. The hypocrisy is too much....
Wow , stuff like this makes me feel soo ungrateful. . I constantly complain about my job. My house ..My boring life ... I wish this guy the Best for the future .. Hope he gets the help and support he needs . Much love from New Zealand 💜
🙏🙏💔🙏🙏....Bless you Matty going forward. You have a sweet heart & spirit. Every need met, every dream fulfilled!!
Great video, I love what you do. This problem is rampant, I just moved back to Denver and there is homelessness everywhere.
There is a an upcoming vote Bill 300 to be voted on next month. First in the country to let people sleep in public places, as the police are awful here.
Chance Fitzgerald , same here in Florida and you know I heard about one that passed away alone on the street very close from where I live. I have a friend that has a good truck on Vegas and 2 weeks ago found a the body of a homeless man just behind his truck. Extremely sad all around it
I'm homeless with my dog. My mom died in 2014 , my dad 2015 I lost the love of my life my job, my home almost my mind. It's hard out here best of luck to you friend.
If you're really homeless i suggest working hard everyday like i did to get out of the situation. Dont rest and stay comfortable like that.
gorgeous man and very honest. Hoping he will at least be alive in the near future. Wishing for the best Matty..
You can almost see the regret in his eyes for being a youth traveler. There's no doubt that decision led to where he's at now. Instead of joining the military or pursuing education he chose that route. I'm in that same boat. I want to see the world and I'm in my early 20's but I know I'd end up dead or homeless.
May God Bless you ❤️🙏
He seems like a good person deep down. 💔
I sincerely hope that this young man made it off the streets. I pray that he took advantage of any program that can might have helped him reach his goal to find a job, housing, leave Detroit and build a "normal life". There are so many good people, from every walk of society that are trying their best to eradicate this imbalance of housed and homeless. You have shown many of these incredible people on your channel Mark, from many places in the world. Bless you and the work that you do.
He has a kind face,, and looks a cool fella, hope hes doing well now and has a beautiful girl with him.
Thank you god for putting a roof over my head. Thank you jésus for feeding me everyday. Im blessed because you love me.
Wish matt the very best,one can tell he has a huge heart.he is in work now with a roof over his head,there is only one way for him to go,that is up.
He’s so cute and intelligent I pray he’s doing great things I have a feeling he is
The eyes say it all... beautiful spirit
I have let many homeless people in my home. From kids to adults. I have been lied to,stuff stolen and cussed out. As long as I am able I will always help if I can. I have a huge home and eternally grateful. My family thinks I am nuts. But I am the first one they run to when they need something.
Pro_27:1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
I wish the best for this young man!!
Hes not young man tho
SRose .fournillier yes he’s still young
Bless his heart. For real.
It's strange how our sitting president NEVER talks about the homeless people of our country. To him, they're just worthless. But to people here and people who care, and especially to God, my heart pours out to people like Matty. God bless him and give him a home, work and the chance to live a normal life. 🙏❤
Many homeless are home by choice. They don't want to go to the centers for homeless that are there for them. They want to drink and get high and they can't do that in a homeless center so many won't go to homeless shelters and choose the streets. If a homeless person wants help there is many people and agencies to help most do not want help.
@@working2bselfsufficient724 Most homeless are afflicted with mental illness which includes addiction. Many of the homeless are veterans who served our country. The system is not equipped to handle the numbers of the homeless. Be a good person and get educated on this plague and stop blaming the victims.
When it was reported that Trump once drove through a poor Black neighborhood and said “Only Blacks could live like this”. Then he talked about not wanting immigrants from “shithole countries” come to the US. Statements like that tells you everything you need to know about Trump. He has no empathy and compassion for anyone. Doesn’t even care about taking away millions of Americans healthcare.
@@scottmckenzie5476 I am actually very educated on the topic being physically disabled myself. I see and talk to everyone homeless doesn't matter to me as far as judging a person goes. What I'm telling you is over 90%+ are addicts and you cannot go to a homeless shelter and do drugs and drink so most choose not to go. That's a fact don't tell me I need to get educated about something I know quite a bit about. I donate and help the homeless and less fortunate with food and money since I'm fairly gifted in those areas. I agree many are mentally I'll but that doesn't change the fact they are choosing to not go to stay in homeless shelters. How do you think it should be solved and what do think we can do to help? Force them into treatment? Jail to sober them up? Or enable them by making accommodations so they can continue to be addicts while also receiving housing, food, and healthcare from tax payers? As far as military vets go yes there are some homeless and it's sad. The VA and many military groups are there for them if they will accept help. Military vets have the easiest way to get off the streets by contacting any of the vet groups and they always help each other. Most do not want to bother people or be bothered or have too much pride to ask for help. Out of the vets homeless many have PTSD etc but what do you propose we do to help? There is enough beds and shelters for almost every single homeless person in the USA but they cannot abuse drugs or alcohol there so they choose not to go. How do you fix that? If you don't believe me or think I'm ignorant to our homeless population go talk to them I do almost daily and that's how I know many choose not to receive help out of addiction or mental illness which we have closed almost all the mental assylums where we used to force people to treatment. Unless we force people to change they will not and I'm not ok with using force on people that are choosing their lifestyle. There is help for homeless everywhere most won't accept it but somehow you think that's either not true or I have 0 idea about homeless which is pretty naive of you to assume something especially when your not correct. So what do you propose to fix homeless?
Most homeless are vets, and to say he hasnt done anything for vets would be ignorant. Under obama vets where dying from lack of care ...lets not pick and choose subjects to blame our current president on when they have always been there.
Seems like a nice guy. I wish him the best xx
It's absolutely amazing to me that there are people in this comment section that have been homeless themselves, like I and so many others have, and they're judging this man... whose name is Matt. How could you possibly do that? Please don't. Just don't. God bless us all.
I know, it makes me so mad. Jesus was homeless.
Homeless is a state of mind. What makes people houseless is the system and land laws. There is pleanty of space on this earth for all of us, there should be places where people can set up tents legally and start communities so they have shelter and can be self sufficient.
He's nice and very attractive. I hope he can change this situation
I would open my home for him an others who would better appreciate what I have
I commute 2 hours every day, to and from via a bus. Good to hear that he is now ok.
The interviewer has a concern for homeless people; and the homeless man-all that he wants is to have a normal life.
One thing I noticed is he said "it was hard" to wake up at 6 and work til 7. I agree that is hard, but that's how you get out of the bad situation. Then at the end he says he just wants a normal job..so I think he might be a little scared of hard work
I would tend to think a thirty year old man would prefer a good living wage instead of a minimum wage job in broken down, high taxes Detroit. Let's face it, 65% of his salary would go straight to Rent, and as a result he would never ever get ahead. Period!
It's good he's considering moving South especially in this worsening economy. I pray he makes it safely.
@@luvzmoveez better than living on the streets.
Prayers going up 🙏♥️
I know the feeling! Literally worked 3 jobs (1 seasonal, and 2 p/t) simultaneously while living in my vehicle. It can be done! TIP: Showers 🚿 are available at most truck stops, just don't make a big production of, don't be loitering around, just get IN , wash yo' ass, & get OUT! And don't be panhandling at the truck stop or you can forget any chance of a hot shower🚿😔👍
Hes very handsom with a great heart i pray he finds his way
I feel you, brother.
3:18 'Hopefully still alive'. If you've honestly never had to voice those words, be thankful, stop being afraid, stop slacking, show compassion and aim to help someone in some small way.
People need to go the extra step ,be brave, take in a homeless person and help them get on their feet. Was homeless in Albuquerque at the age of 62 with my 13 year old golden mix. Still not there yet but I believe I will be.
Hope his wishes come thru for him 🙏
Shoplifting is a the best way to get food
lol
he is good looking and looks younger.
i truly wish he can get out of homelessness as soon as possible.
almost my age. also a roofer, like me... its sad that to see someone down on his luck..
At least he is honest
Dang, much respect.
This is gonna be me in the future. I'm in my mid twenties. Been on the road for a few years and it's already difficult to integrate back into society. Just finding a place to rent is hard. It's not even about not being able to afford it. People just won't rent to me.
God Bless You
Does anyone have any contact info on him. I’d like to help if possible!
Pray for, help and FO NOT JUDGE the homeless. God bless them. 🙏✝️💚
There should be help for young guys like this.
You are so young. Please keep on trying. You are just unlucky. Keep on trying. Don't give up.
Heartbeaking. No help, no support, no second chance, totally on his own. What a world.
He looks so kind
He had some problems and he's on the path now, he needs money, home and a job. Every teenager makes mistakes, he looks like a good boy, hop he gets out of the streets and live a happy life
Never Give Up !
I want to help him so baad! !!
I really want to help him !!!
Any update ???
We need to elect Andrew Yang and end homelessness
Why do some people have so much and the homeless have to struggle with nothing. God help them all
He is a clever guy. His mind is clear. He does not use any narcotic drug. He is not an alcoholic.
He can rescue himself from this stiuation.
I wish GOD bless and helps him.
Man I do this too with my phone. And I know alot of people in this situation I was too. Man I could tell you stories
Detroit needs help for the homeless. It's a catastrophe.
Id like to know more about their family backgrounds. Why are they alienated from their families?
Heartbreaking.
Former homeless guy now homeless in Detroit. 😪
Sadness in His eyes
there are no services to help homeless youth travelers get off the road my husband and I road freight trains and lived on the road for nine years we just happen to have people help us get off the road when we were ready there needs to be services out there
God bless you Bennie
Hey he admitted to mistakes, got done with court stuff and stays alive outside in a harsh Detroit winter let alone other street hazards associated with any big city, but well known Detroit is rough as it rough can be when it comes to the streets,dont know how many times the national news points that out. Hope the best for that young man he's coherent, makes sense when he talks and uses good talking skills at that, seems to me with a chance he's capable of alot of things that average people might find difficult. Keep going bud,don't give up!
i hope your dream come true ...Angel protect you
I honestly really feel bad for some homeless people, not all... but some, like him. I feel bad for him.
I was homeless in LA for 7 years. I'm back East now, and things are considerably better. But life is still brutal. I just want to say something important. Nobody, regardless of what their situation is, or what bad personal choices they made for themselves, or whether or not they are an addict, alcoholic, mentally ill, or if they served in the military or not... NONE of those things should be a criteria for how you judge them, or whether or not you think they're worth helping or not. Because you shouldn't judge them at all. Nobody comes into the world wanting this for themselves, or consciously choosing this for themselves. Yet, people who have never been homeless think that people on the streets chose that life for themselves, and insist that it's obviously true that they did. They did NOT, no matter what choices they have made in their lives. That's what everyone needs to understand. People who have not experienced homelessness directly for themselves do not understand it at all, and that is YOUR responsibility. It is not the responsibility of the homeless to explain themselves to you. This is a societal problem. Not a personal one. It's your responsibility to make an effort to get educated because even if you think there's no way... this can happen to YOU tomorrow... just like THAT. Even though you may think this doesn't affect you in your personal life. It does. I know most of the people commenting here mean well, and genuinely feel something for this guy. And you should, and God bless you for it. By the way, he has a name. His name is Matt. Did ANYONE retain that??? But even in some of these supportive comments there's a lot of judgment going on. I'm sorry, but that is the sickness that society, and every last one of us, has in regards to how we treat and view other human beings. We have no right to judge, and it hurts you as much as them, and makes you just as unhealthy as they are. Please don't judge. Please don't. This is horrific. It's a testament to Matt's strength, and will to live, that he is not dead. It's a miracle he hasn't perished in a Detroit winter, and that he's still here to bless the world with his presence... and he truly is a blessing. It's tragic that he doesn't know it, or feel that way about himself. It's not funny, it's not something to pass judgment on or laugh at, or to comment on your surprise that the person actually has a brain or can speak well. Yeah, surprise. Homeless people are real PEOPLE too, and are educated, dynamic, heroic, creative, honest, courageous, strong, loving, and so much more. This affects you as much as it does them. God bless us all.
@Sophia Anatolios I agree, and thank you. But this is exactly what I mean. The term "lazy druggy". Of course, people have to take responsibility for themselves. But there's judgment there. And you were homeless. There's a reason why a lazy druggy is a lazy druggy, and it's not just on them. It's a symptom of a much much bigger problem both within the individual, and within society. I so appreciate your comments, and wish you a wonderful day, and a happy and healthy life. God bless.
@Sophia Anatolios Wow. Thank you. This is why we all need to talk to each other. I'm tearing up right now. I'm so sorry you went through that. I am TRULY sorry. I had sort of an opposite experience. There's alcoholism in my family. Not just me (drugs are part of my story too) others in my family have struggled as well. But my family are well off. They are privileged, pampered, insensitive, aloof, self-centered, self-righteous, and cruel. Obviously I have a lot of anger. But that is all true. With privileged white families, if you have any weakness or failure at all, you get cut out like a cancer, and discarded like a piece of trash. The funny thing is... my family don't even think they're privileged. They just don't see anything. Anyway... I completely understand why you feel the way you do. Please don't be hard on yourself and call it a weakness. It's a wound, and it's profound and real, and I'm sorry you were hurt in that way. I've hurt my family and friends with my addictions, and I'll be struggling with that the rest of my life, as will they in their lives. I really appreciate you and your responses. Thanks, Sophia. Love to you.
@@Cool-Edit-5000 Well said Ben. Mark made a comment months ago that pierced my heart; "If homelessness were punishment for making bad choices, we'd ALL be homeless!"
Self included!!
@@pattyajuria2792 Thank you, Patty. Thank you so much.
He is sooooo handsome....
He seems decent. Some poor life choices on his part though to ‘travel’ and whatever landed him in jail. I hope he gets his act together.
Hhhhmmmm...good looking young man, clear eyes, pretty sharp for being out there in the cold . Burrrr. He’s a strong survivor alright. Lotts of street smarts . I wish him the best . I think he will be a gypsy man for life . I don’t believe he wants to be a normie. I could be wrong . Good luck to you , god bless ...head down to Florida at least in the winter ....too damn cold in Detroit !! Nuts !
You should come to Japan! There are many place you can stay and you can get a new Job here! We are waiting you
Kansas n he a criminal
@@TheArrangment doesn't matter if someone might have wanted to hire him in Japan or somewhere
Good Name Good Guy You can see it in him .
I am a woman 54 yrs 'I am on SSI.Though no fault of my own. i will probably become homeless next month. I am not on drugs not even medication.I am not a criminal. I do not drink. There are no rentals I can rent for what I get a month and I will probably not make it living in the street. Nobody will care but, that's fine with me cause this place is pain full as hell! I am going though my belongings as I post this while most people are celebrating !
Why is a young white male homeless he appears to be able body. It's about choices. Something is not adding up. How is he able to afford to travel to see the world. I have two jobs and can't afford to travel.