80-year-old Woman Sleeping on a Sidewalk Homeless in Sad Diego

It's very hard to put into words the emotions one feels when one encounters an elderly homeless person living on a sidewalk in a bad neighborhood. Miss Katie is 80 years old. No one should live without adequate housing, but it's heartbreaking to see somebody like Miss Katie on the sidewalk with nowhere to go.
My favorite part of this interview was when Miss Katie saw my knees hurting and gave me some Styrofoam padding to put underneath my knees. I am always blown away by the compassion and generosity of people who have nothing. Our world would be such a better place if the people who had everything cared about their homeless neighbors.
Miss Katie is 80 years old and has been outside for a very long time. She's also staying in a very bad area that shapes her perceptions. I can't even imagine what she must go through every single day just to survive.
The crisis of elderly homelessness is a pressing societal issue characterized by an increasing number of elderly individuals finding themselves without stable housing. Factors such as inadequate retirement savings, rising healthcare costs, and the lack of affordable housing options have contributed to this growing problem. As the population ages and life expectancy increases, coupled with economic challenges and a shortage of supportive services, more seniors are at risk of experiencing homelessness. This crisis underscores the urgent need for comprehensive policies and support systems tailored to address the unique needs of elderly individuals, ensuring they have access to affordable housing, healthcare, and social services to prevent and alleviate homelessness among this vulnerable population.
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[@jackiebaker5530]

Something is seriously wrong with this country when we can't get an elderly woman off the streets

[@Emmy-J]

And put immigrants up in luxury hotels with food and medical care.

[@mariatolentino4516]

​@@Emmy-Jexactly.

[@m.htruth8880]

​@@Emmy-JThey're letting in military terrorists not really "immigrants"

[@rbj5767]

❣️⚡️🙏‼️🇺🇸💔💢

[@Alex-tm6lc]

Amen and Amen ! So sickening to see

[@terrys4351]

Too old to be living like this.

[@Katiegirlluv]

We have failed our vulnerable

[@derekmaullo2865]

​@@KatiegirlluvThe world sucks

[@niggakilla1166]

She can't sell her money maker no more it's old and rotten.she prob just got out from doing 30 years

[@blueskies386]

She has faith in the Lord Jesus, so she's better off than someone living in a palace without God and with no hope when they die. Nevertheless, this lady deserves a nice room, peace and quiet and a decent meal each day - and new dentures! I live 13k miles away, or I'd help her, though I ive soley on a small old age pension. So grateful for all I have. Jesus please help this lady with her financial needs. Thank you Lord.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Shelter open down the Street? Civic Center?

[@auntiedearest]

Where's her family? Why don't people take care of the elderly? It's so sad. Our elders should be respected and taken care of.

[@user-ry2kw4sw2r]

She probably never had a family to begin with. It is very sad indeed.

[@j.vi-geant6784]

Some of Elderly don't have families OR the families DON'T care about them AT ALL. We need Elder Abuse attorneys in CA. We HAVE NONE.

[@niks966]

Maybe her family is too busy looking after their pet cat or dog or whatever.....culture of western world.

[@MsThemjs]

Exactly

[@MsThemjs]

Praying Ms Katie get off the streets 🙏🏽💕

[@Anita-rq9ev]

This is off topic, but she looks much younger than 80 years old. It's heartbreaking to see homeless people in general, but elderly are especially vulnerable. This is too sad and unbearable 😢.

[@mimadatarot9468]

🥲🥲

[@robertafierro5592]

It's very possible she's 80. Her mind seems intact. I completely believe her. Without connections or an honest understanding of the system, anyone can end up on the street. She's not an addict or alcoholic, im.sure things will even out for her..keep her face on KZbin and TELL HER STORY!!

[@MOBILEDOGLIFE]

@anita-rq9ev she looks good for her age but she’s 80 black people age we

[@MOBILEDOGLIFE]

This is a sign of America on serious decline Absolutely disgraceful to see the deterioration of a once amazing country

[@sugarplumenigma4850]

What’s disgraceful is taking God out of every facet of this once great Nation.

[@mombeach]

She couldn’t get a job if she tried due to ageism. Hopefully she gets help. Is there a Go Fund Me for Miss Katie?

[@homelessnewyorker249]

Is there Social Security, Old Age Assistance, or whatever it's called, and does it pay enough when #TheRentIsTooDamnHigh?

[@theresahaines2647]

@@ImproveConditionsBe kind to people, and be an example of Jesus. 🙏 😊

[@m.htruth8880]

​@@homelessnewyorker249 She'd need vital records and an address for SSI and nope it doesn't pay enough for rent unless you have a voucher.

[@clearsailing7993]

You can get a job if you start your own little business and you are the owner.

[@Lunchladydoyle]

@@ImproveConditionsPoor baby. Show us on the doll where the comment question hurt your fee-fee’s 😄

[@BrokerLower]

Dude keeps trying to put words in her mouth and she aint having it! She's a badass

[@janetwilmore4577]

You noticed that too!

[@lorrie5881]

He always does THAT... I only watch if it pops up...but generally don't like his presentation.. he makes alot of money off his videos, but i never see any real help offered...

[@lerm4676]

​@@lorrie5881 lots of complaints, few solutions that don't involve other people's money.

[@meggrotte4760]

He doesn't make money off the videos.But he doesn't seem to understand what that woman just said is correct

[@nightfangs2910]

Shameful.....elderly vulnerable people on the streets, this country is just getting worse by the week SMFH 😡😡😡🤬

[@ravenhill_firelord_1968]

godbless this woman, i pray for her, i must say she looks well for 80 years old.

[@BrokerLower]

She said it, "most of em don't wanna be fixed" Surprised this interview made it to the channel and wasn't scrubbed.

[@AmandainChrist88]

Facts she also spoke about God seemed to make others uncomfortable filming .

[@ladansamooty581]

This woman radiates with health and compassion. I love her.

[@ericgaskins593]

She is so wise! I could listen to her talk for hours! God pls surround her with support and resources! Amen 🙏🏾 ❤️

[@thomasgentry6201]

So Wise a Homeless shelter free down the street at Civic Center?

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

​@@thomasgentry6201come on you know the issue with that..don't be naive. Invisible people has answered this question many times...it's worse by far in those places..full of difficult dangerous people, with an absolutely horrible atmosphere...

[@thomasgentry6201]

@@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 Invisible? Hey delusional liberal they are littering the sidewalks all over the county.

[@arnedale2951]

This was a wise old woman. God bless her🙏❤️🙏

[@thomasgentry6201]

Wise why not go to free shelter down the street at Civic Center?

[@sherrisolomon2843]

​@@thomasgentry6201You do make a good point. In NewYork my homestate I believe that they have shelters that only seniors can stay in.

[@erinjordon829]

What is she saying is so legit....she would be fine if the people out here would just leave her alone. What she is asking for isn't crazy. Just even leave her alone and leave her stuff alone, but people can't even just let you be happy. Smh....

[@debraallen63]

May God keep her safe and send someone to Help her 🙏❣️🙏 This could Easily be anyone's Grandma/Mother in such dire circumstances!!!! Blessings Mark 🙏❤🙏

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Almost every street person had a home, a job, a spouse and children at one time. Who knows what happened? They deserve pity not spiteful comments.

[@tamaramadison7563]

Amen

[@PotatoPCFishingBoomerDude]

80 years old and some scumbags have to go and steal her teeth. Grew up in San Diego but will never ever ever go back there.

[@sfdko3291]

Why are you blaming San Diego for the economic system?

[@christinebuckingham8369]

@@sfdko3291When did they mention the economic system?

[@royjoshuamadridano4584]

​@@sfdko3291Hey! Pudge controls the weather.

[@ConsciousOne369]

@@sfdko3291because it’s part of it.

[@randymoran67]

Please Arizona has the same problem ​@ConsciousOne369

[@Niueniue88]

First time I heard someone say they don't do wishes. May God bless you and keep you miss Katie ❤️

[@Danny_iris]

She is absolutely right about we are supposed to be taking care of each other.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

She has such beautiful skin

[@meggrotte4760]

Wow her words are pretty amazing

[@jennimontalvan]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. She doesn’t even do drugs😢 I don’t understand America one bit!

[@kathlenafranklin1604]

BUT OUR GOVT WILL HELP ANY AND EVERYBODY BUT US UNITED STATES CITIZENS& TAXPAYING CITIZENS!! 😢😢😢

[@ull474]

This is utterly sad, I hope someone helps her off the streets, 80 yrs old , this should not be happening.

[@adtsproduction]

Calling Oprah calling Oprah calling Tyler Perry calling Tyler Perry please help this woman I know you have resources they can do it immediately. This is totally breaking my heart. I’m gonna see if I can find somebody to help her. I am retired myself and elderly but I have been blessed by the Lord to have a roof over my head and food in my refrigerator. But somebody who knows somebody that can help her I would appreciate it if they could step in. God bless this woman I pray for her. Such a sweet soul too… IT MAKES ME SICK TO MY STOMACH THAT THE GOVERNMENT CAN HELP SO MANY PEOPLE THAT AREN’T EVEN AMERICAN CITIZENS AND THEY CAN’T HELP OUR HOMELESS HERE NOW IS ESTIMATED THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS SPENT OVER $400 BILLION ON THESE MIGRANTS.

[@alindasue]

Most of that "$400 billion" is spent on processing the migrants through the legal system and, in many cases, deporting them. That's not money being used to feed and house "migrants" instead of "American" homeless. The thing is that we are one of the richest countries in the world. We should be able to help homeless people AND fund the system that deals with illegal immigrants. I suppose, if the homeless community could provide as many perks for politicians as oil companies and business CEOs do, a lot more would be done to help them. Sadly, the politicians are too busy pitting the low income against the poor while padding the wallets of themselves and their friends.

[@kristaskyangel1965]

I feel the same way. This breaks my heart. I want to make space in my apartment for her, but can't

[@tingtang9302]

why would anyone call on satanic hollywood elite to help anyone?

[@norasmith7744]

It makes me I'll to see this happening to our elderly.

[@ERNIE555]

No billionaire helps…they like most people don’t care

[@kathleenvickroy450]

State funded home for seniors? HUD housing for seniors? How tragic!

[@sophiaduarte745]

Amen Sister. We need to take care of each other, More like Jesus.❤

[@jensenat]

Yep - your god and his son has done such a wonderful job taking care of all the needy people on earth. Keep preaching about it !!!

[@unclephilly2127]

Say guy, Sure appreciate what you do, bringing awareness and all.👍🏼💯✝️. This particular woman is an angel. Let’s pass the hat around for this ol gal, (I’ll bet she was an absolute bombshell back in her day.). Follow up please. See if she any phone numbers memorized of any family members. Get a gofundme or something for her. 80 years old?, still sharp as a tack. Illegals get free hotel rooms at the Ritz and a 3k credit card. Are you kidding me? May God bless protect and keep this kind soul.💯✝️

[@Emmy-J]

I agree our country has failed its own people. Too busy worrying about the other countries problems.

[@kristaskyangel1965]

💯 agree. She is still beautiful. I can't believe she's 80 years old.

[@ursulatroxler7428]

I want to help her

[@sacredbees8543]

Ageism is real. What are you going to do to help this lady, doesn't look like your organization DOES anything to them BUT VIDEOS!? am I wrong!?😢

[@beverleyderby1536]

This guy routinely gives out money, food, supplies. He cares and he's real. He's only 1 person. We have to ask ourselves - what did I DO today, to help someone in need?? It takes a community to make a true impact.

[@j.vi-geant6784]

You're kidding, 80? Who has utterly failed this Elder woman? I left San Diego - best thing i ever did. Hated Los Angeles too. What hatred and callousness.

[@Breezeyogi]

Why is it everyone else's fault?

[@JohnHenry-bg6sd]

She is very wise from th insightfulness she had displayed

[@angiebroussard7785]

Keep speaking and showing the truth, Mark. It's the only way people are going to ever begin to understand.

[@ambergibson1930]

Mark wants only his message and what he thinks the answer to all this is and it's not like that!!! She said in the beginning.....most out there don't want to be fixed!!! He went right over it😮

[@angiebroussard7785]

@@ambergibson1930 how do you know 'it's not like that?' Mark was homeless, so he might have an idea of how to fix things. Additionally, while this sweet woman may have great insight, she does not speak for the entire homeless population.

[@iraeaglemind]

This is disturbing!

[@jeaninecurran875]

She doesn’t look a day over 70 😊

[@barbaracampbell7747]

May God defeat these people who were so cruel to her.

[@sacredbees8543]

Apparently its cops too.

[@RM-ti8nf]

He won't. Your god doesn't care. Or even exist

[@RM-ti8nf]

@@reginacb79 that's exactly how I see it

[@pattynellis7347]

Weres social services???? Unreal

[@HeartBreakHigh]

AbbaYah, please protect and help your elder daughter of Zion and get her off the streets into safe accommodation 🙏🏾. I know we live in a fallen world, but somethings just shouldn’t happen and elderly people living on the streets is one of them!

[@wesharrington5937]

This is so messed up , in the US 80- years old

[@joannaazar7396]

Katie there’s a better way! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@ShadowFiend777]

"Some of them wants to be fixed and most of them doesn't want to be fixed" 💯 that's a fact about homeless people I wish more people would acknowledge and accept. The reality ia that while there are some that are truly dealt a bad hand (myself included) most homeless people are on the streets as a direct result of their own poor choices or karma and they don't wish to repent.

[@m42037]

Karma?

[@merotheagent1084]

You are in my prayers ma'am. It kills me that I'm not in a position to help. I hope I will be one day.

[@sexysenior8934]

☺️❤️

[@jojogurl83021]

This is just insane!! Someone really needs to help her off the street 😔🙏🙏🙏

[@Sam-fp8zm]

should of let her talk more

[@WaterblueEzekiel]

Blessings of grace and mercy.. IJN

[@robertafierro5592]

God Bless and LOOK OUT for Miss Katie..please!!

[@SwatiPatelnz]

How can you talk to this poor lady and then leave her on the street? Please help her! And I found it very rude that he kept saying "they get used to it" and she was saying No, she does NOT get used to it. Hearbreaking.

[@kathlenafranklin1604]

😢🙏🏽

[@grassman5585]

I am so sorry 😭 please God help her 🙏

[@suzanaslejmar6166]

Can't you help her invisible people.? 😢

[@patandkercy7902]

Very sad

[@tammymillner9233]

This is such a heart breaking story. This is no way for a elderly lady to live. I am so glad Mark gives these people a voice. Otherwise they are just over looked. I hope she can get the resources she needs.

[@lisamomon6793]

Someone find her an advocate. Im sure she getting social security but getting her paperwork and information librarian do help with this too

[@sldg4659]

Please contact DSS/APS. If what Ms Katie said is accurate, community exploitation of a vulnerable adult needs family, DSS, APS, case management, support(s) decision maker, or guardian.

[@caroltardif5999]

This is so sad. Lord please help her. 🙏❤️🙏

[@maryguy-fo2qk]

God bless you Miss Katie! You are a victim of a slum landlord. Love you

[@hamptonx3729]

I hate that the interviewer rushed her speaking.

[@user-xx9ik9dn7j]

She is such a wonderfull lady..inspiering..God surely look after her..God knows the best for her😊❤

[@generationx2352]

Where the hell is her family? Come to Oklahoma City, we will help you.

[@stormyweather2807]

There are likely homeless in Oklahoma City...why not help them?

[@thomasparas5668]

Where can we send money to Ms. Katie?

[@user-sh1ir2hd9y]

Please help her please please please

[@Fallencel]

Brutal

[@homelessnewyorker249]

"Sad Diego" indeed.

[@meggrotte4760]

Wow this woman has a lot of wisdom

[@ensabahnur7657]

Praying for all!🙏💖

[@KiKiCarr]

she looks much younger

[@elss8717]

This is so sad. I hope her situation changes soon. I’m so sorry.

[@Zanna55158]

It is so sad to see Miss Katie on the street, I only wish you could have interviewed her longer to learn more of her situation. God Bless you, Katie 🙏

[@energypsychic7275]

She deserves a safe home. May the Gods surround her with protection and affordable home. Please keep us informed on how she is doing

[@jimbear8888]

Mighty God help this woman😢🙏

[@ministerwwoods]

😢😢

[@lorraine4755]

No wars, take care of our homeless, and veterans.

[@carriefrn]

Omfg - this is beyond evil. Thank you for sharing your experience - I hope she gets the support she needs, I’d like to know what happened after this video? Prayers for her comfort and safety

[@harmonyboehnlein4005]

The ones who don’t want to be fixed believe they don’t deserve anything better so don’t judge them I wish I could help this lady

[@williegrant3054]

I DON’T DO WISHES! 3 PRAYERS 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnstewartBr3X1T]

She is not a silly individual. She is very smart. People just evict others for the sake of it now. There is no recourse. Drug dealers are the lowest form of human beings. All they do is prey on and exploit a peoples' vulnerabilities.

[@tsteinebach287]

In many areas they kicked citizens out of the homeless shelters to give preference to migrants.

[@1azhelenmo]

I dont care how or what her reason is, NO 80 Yr old person should be out on the stree

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

The pandemic increased homelessness and victimized so many people who were already struggling.

[@Klavdia21]

She's 80, living on the streets 😢 but to me she looks beautiful and much more younger than her actual age, if she said she was 50 I would've believed.... Hope this lady finds a safe home ❤

[@KapilSharma-mp9rp]

😢

[@sharonnycum5414]

God bless her.

[@anaangel5434]

I hope she gets shelter soon. She could be vulnerable to health issues out there maybe.💗💕

[@nelliesfarm8473]

She has a place here in rural n.e. Alabama if she can get here. 😢

[@sexysenior8934]

😁❤️

[@Ginger-B153]

Homelessness is Horrific...horrific for everyone... it is such a human travesty for each and every human life! These fellow citizens are not reaching any of their potential and that loss is against all of us, against our entire civilization. How actually civilized are we, with this sea of humanity hoping to exist on a piece of sidewalk, having to relieve themselves in bushes while our pets have fancy doggy parks? There is something really wrong with this picture. Our own people, viewed as not even worthy to have a roof over their heads, being ignored in these despicable circumstances or worse, even being viewed as vermin? Our fellow American citizens and even our veterans have no shelter and it seems very little hope of getting shelter. None to very little, housing for low income or homeless seems to be, being built anywhere, in any city, in America? Yet, their are many commercial buildings sitting empty in America, that could be appropriated for housing citizens. America 🇺🇸, America, wherefore art thou, America?

[@RM-ti8nf]

The state can't help, or it would be communism 😂

[@Ginger-B153]

@@RM-ti8nf not a believer in communism at all but taxpayer pay for all kinds of things for people in foreign countries ! "You feed your own kids before you feed the neighbors kids!" The same should apply here!

[@elizabethbekoe381]

Mental health issues is real ..some one should help this lady if she is experiencing challenges at this old age 🙏

[@kentay1224]

She makes a lot of sense to me but got cut off camera too soon.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Wish I could have interviewed her longer. It was a bad area and it was getting nighttime. My knees were killing me, but I can live with. What I was concerned about is bringing attention to a vulnerable old woman on the streets. I always people safety over everything. That’s what differentiates us from KZbinr. We put people before the video. Hope that makes sense.

[@kentay1224]

I understand

[@Topg1]

@@InvisiblePeopleI’m just angry at our society. How do you justify kicking an elderly woman out of her house? I think the landlord WS corrupt or someone mismanaged her money? Outside of advocacy, I don’t know how we go about solving this problem nationwide.

[@sacredbees8543]

🎉please start a go fund!... so we can help her.

[@InvisiblePeople]

She has no bank account. Do you even understand how dangerous it would be for this woman to have cash on her? I did give her a bunch of cash, but I did it in a way that, hopefully, no one saw. Just to clarify, while charity is important, because people need food and clothes, charity solved a social crisis. A GoFundMe will make the donors feel better, but it won’t help this woman get off the streets. She needs rent and basic needs covered, and a GoFundMe will not provide that There are , however, elderly, homeless people in your community and every community. Everyone reading this can take action in their own community to prevent and solve homelessness. That’s far better than any GoFundMe ever will be.

[@sacredbees8543]

@@InvisiblePeople helping her find services there would be a great start or a hotel room for a few days.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Your passion and compassion is admirable, and we do set up GoFundMe if the person wants it and has a bank account and can handle cash.

[@shawnmurphy2047]

Heartbreaking ❤

[@ticketyboo989]

The illigals are getting all the help, but our own citizens here cannot. That is so wrong!!

[@stormyweather2807]

There is help for the endangered elderly, IF they will take it. Some prefer the street to a Medicaid nursing home. And "illegals" have access to emergency aid only.

[@marinadenning5381]

The United States would be held in slightly higher esteem if it respected,honored and cared for all it's elders!

[@robynalvin2849]

I’ve always been proud of my country, but no more. We are helping those from other countries. Come here illegally, getting housing for them, though they’ve broken our laws, give them free breakfast, free lunch, educate their children, and this poor 80 year old woman who is a citizen is sleeping on the sidewalk. Just disgusting.

[@bigsarge2085]

❤

[@tryrightbrain]

THIS is outrageous!!! WTF is wrong with San Diego???? She has been living in SRO apartments and paying. At 80 they need cops to throw her onto the street???

[@DWtechfan]

Great video, Mark. One suggestion, though. You need to stop with the “three wishes” thing. It comes off as insincere and like you’re pushing that gimmick for your channel more than telling the actual stories. And you often interrupt the person talking to ask for the wishes.

[@denisemikesell]

Dear Jesus if your will is for me to bring Miss Katie is meant to come live with me, like my heart wants please Jesus make your way and will available to me. Amen

[@rosaspanjol673]

I wonder if she has any relatives?…Lord have mercy 🙏

[@BrianChrisope]

Amen sister

[@arnedale2951]

Poor old woman.

[@stevec1972ad]

Lord Jesus, please help this elderly lady into a proper home. Amen

[@intensepassion3382]

Even her former landlord need to be held accountable for her condition. I didn't hear if she had children or family, but all she needs is a warm, safe space with meals provided. God in Heaven, bless her.

[@steezeee5657]

This is so messed up 😢

[@grannytime125]

If anybody needs a go fund me campaign, it's this lady. IDK how to do it, but if anybody does, please do

[@ram444angel]

She needs some where to stay.😢

[@Katiegirlluv]

💔🥺

[@antoniomcdowell9705]

So sorry for u not right love you 😘