USA: Homeless Baby Boomers | ARTE.tv Documentary

[@artetvdocumentary]

*Update* Here's a little update from Phoenix: Vickie Eichelberger has obtained her papers and has been living in her own flat since October 2023. Peter Moya also found affordable accommodation in early 2024. Unfortunately, his faithful companion, Superman, died in November 2023. Thank you all for watching and commenting.

[@jackydoualan8539]

That is so sad and heartbreaking 💔 he must feel so alone now god give him strength to move on and find peace and happiness god bless him

[@fredtello]

Joe Biden is paying off 2 billion dollars in student loans for gender studies students when that money could go to these older Americans

[@Kuulei265]

Yes, that little dog was his companion. I wrote a comment that I was surprised the shelter allowed his dog. So sad.

[@michelle_m4446]

His dog looked just like mine. Poor little guy. I'm so very sorry for his loss. this life we live is so unfair.

[@homelessmillionaire1]

The dog was miserable, he died of a broken heart

[@frauditorreaper]

Im currently living it this year. Never thought id be a single mom and homeless. Been rough since my divorce after 13 years together, then i lost my job and have had a hard time finding something else for awhile. Ive never been in a situation like this and ive been working since 14 and on my own since 16. Just thankful to have a hotel room for Christmas. I finally found a good job, just doesn't start until Jan 9. This job is going to get my son and I back on our feet and im so happy and grateful for it.

[@benton-benton]

Young people will be hired for a job. The elderly will not be hired.

[@frauditorreaper]

@@benton-benton I don't see myself as elderly yet at 47 but I do agree. I have the experience and degree, but they will most likely give the job to someone younger.

[@mitchdegrace2040]

God bless you

[@ryankottke8120]

Wish you well are you ok

[@Booklady444]

Wishing you all the best. I cannot believe what is happening in America.

[@adamwonder9607]

maybe america could focus less on the rest of the world and worry about americans

[@marktrail8624]

People been saying that since the 60's, yet nothing has changed.

[@FUGoogle-w5s]

@@marktrail8624 maybe 2060

[@wyganter]

Messing around in the world keeps American defense contractors in business.

[@micd9256]

Secure the border. Stop illegal immigration. Deport as many as you can. Maricopa County spends $3.2 billion each year on 400,000 illegals. Think what $3.2 billion could do for a homeless population of 9,000.

[@NormanJaquemotRebel]

Oh great America, your owners are assh*les. Like George Carlin said" They don't care about you".

[@timtebowfan628]

This is so scary. I bought a small house before retirement instead of renting and now I think it was the smartest decison I ever made.

[@stoneneils]

Not if you lived under rent control like me in Canada. My rent is pegged to inflation and utilities are all included. I won't tell you the price beause you'd all want to kill me.

[@priscillabohn4621]

I'm very glad for you we got a 1,000 sq. foot hoe 30 years ago and it is too big for us now that we are retired. Funny how most Americans want such a huge house

[@MelywoodMedia]

It was the best decision.

[@OpinionatedGlobalCitizen]

All it takes is loss of your livelihood to lose these mortgages too coz you have to pay property taxes to the man even if fully paid for.

[@MelywoodMedia]

@@OpinionatedGlobalCitizen a lot of people have worked many years and have social security to cover insurance taxes food and fuel

[@mizundrstod]

THIS IS WHY I STAY SO HUMBLE AND GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING I HAVE. AND WHAT I DON'T HAVE, I DON'T NEED.

[@Annie805]

Seriously

[@carolineheffernan7368]

If only people would take this attitude and stop the greed!!

[@carolineheffernan7368]

​@@Annie805ya, seriously!!

[@csnyder820]

I've been homeless, and it's an empty feeling that you can't understand unless you experience it.

[@CantStandBIdensFace]

Keep voting for demonCrats and experience homelessness again.....FACT

[@fah232]

🙏🏾

[@gizza150]

Drugs ? Were the problem w/ u ?

[@rachelkristine4669]

Same. Was last homeless back in 2016. Medical bills garnished my paychecks & I had no choice but to give up my house & move into a shite travel trailer! I did so on my own BEFORE I ended up getting evicted & was living in my car for 2 months, & worked like 80 hrs a wk in a Nursing Home as a CNA . I put my stuff into storage. Moving into the trailer saved me around 500 bucks pm. 500 bucks I just didn't have, no matter how hard I worked. I also had a car payment. It's true. It can happen to ANYONE! 🤷‍♀️

[@ContractStarr]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@lagangvideos]

Crazy I was homeless here right when Covid started. I stayed in that same shelter and I was probably one of the only few people not on drugs. Literally almost everyone of those people there were on drugs. It was the worse experience of my life, but I’m so thankful for it because it humbled me like no other.

[@HungryGhost999]

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

[@imanbogencookingvideo]

Same experience and won’t be blind agitated by dogs barking for divisions and wars 🇺🇸❤️

[@lagangvideos]

@@whatdawhatda9272 same there!! Portable chargers stolen every day. Made me so angry when people would steal my belongings.

[@123batina]

Once America realizes ppl don't become homeless due to drugs, but other way around, they'll turn that ship around.

[@Joce123]

With $1300 disability pension he could move to other towns where they only charged $600 a month for rent He wouldn't have to live on the street -that's crazy

[@CMoore8539]

How can America send Billions of dollars to other countries yet do nothing to help the vulnerable. This isn’t right.🇺🇸

[@kerrynight3271]

The U.S. does lots to help poor people. The inflation after the pandemic has made the situation nearly impossible.

[@kylewatson5133]

​@kerrynight3271 inflation is the expansion of the money supply and only washinton has the money printer...government is the problem

[@benton-benton]

The US will help you if you are an illegal immigrant or if you have kids. The US doesn't care about old people.

[@scarpfish]

What makes you think America does nothing to help the vulnerable?

[@CMoore8539]

@@kerrynight3271 America is Not helping seniors enough. Many are losing their homes right now. Many already homeless.

[@jerig2820]

This is so heartbreaking, especially for the man with the little dog. Im so sorry for ur plight. I hope it gets better❤❤

[@telescopicS627]

These people lived through the most prosperous era in history. Imagine how bad it'll be for their children when they get old.

[@rubyannr6898]

They spent it all. Us younger folks already know we will be on our own.

[@royharper2003]

they obviously didn't prosper and/or prepare well for retirement

[@Etj1313]

@@royharper2003that is not always the case. Illness can drain funds even people who are very well off. The US is one of the most expensive countries to get old in.

[@zoned7609]

​@@royharper2003they did prosper though

[@tysone1254]

exactly we know from the start how fucked up the system is and we cannot rely on anyone or anything!@@rubyannr6898

[@sandrataylor3723]

As a baby boomer in bad health and on social security only, if my only child and her family hadn't taken me in, I would be one of the many living on the streets. During Covid, I went through all of my savings and ended up having to sell my car because I couldn't afford the repairs. My heart breaks whenever I see or hear of the elderly that are homeless.

[@maryhardy6468]

Same here it sucks

[@HilaryTsaiRageVlog]

This makes me so angry. America has failed its most vulnerable

[@ZeroGravity60]

@@HilaryTsaiRageVlog Canada and America have also failed the younger generations. Probably 60% of the population is one dry month away from homelessness. Rents/mortgages are killing most of us. Don't get sick. Don't lose your job. Don't relax. THE RENT MUST BE PAID!

[@HilaryTsaiRageVlog]

​@TheRealCatof She said she went through them because of poor health

[@HilaryTsaiRageVlog]

@@ZeroGravity60 I know so many younger folks like this too, and it's f***ed up. Some wanna kill themselves because they are working themselves ragged and see no benefit.

[@SusanHolbert]

I, too, bought a home five years ago at the advice of a friend. I am so glad that I did because I can manage the mortgage on my social security. God bless everyone.

[@dawnsinay1464]

Im a 57yr single female,trying to find a job, lost my buisness of 15 years,lost my car and one step away from being homeless,I pray God takes care of me.

[@williamwilson6499]

Don’t depend on a fictional sky god. Every thing you need is inside you.

[@darlenesutton7248]

@@williamwilson6499that is your opinion please don’t take her hope away just because you don’t believe she is entitled to her belief that is why people came to this country

[@williamwilson6499]

@@darlenesutton7248 Her hope and rescue lie within her. Depending on an imaginary friend is a Fool’s Errand.

[@redrustyhill2]

​@@darlenesutton7248false hope is worse than no hope. Grow up, join the real world, stop living a delusional fantasy and maybe you wont end up like her

[@vomitkermit3446]

If you fictional sky god existed or gave a shit about his followers, this wouldn’t be happening in the first place.

[@rosalapeligrosarojas2063]

My nephew became homeless with the housing crash in Cali 2008, Lost his business which was moving people from one house to another. Then the Santa Rosa fires burnt Him out of the house he was living in as the entire subdivision was leveled. He rented a space in a barn. He died of heart failure a year after the fires.

[@lilyrose7082]

So sorry to hear that! The government could have bought large apt complexes for low income people but of course, they never did and now it’s very expensive to purchase these type of properties! This angers me so much as we take care of illegals in 5 star hotels! Biden hates America and Americans! 😡

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

Condolences for the loss of your nephew. There is a lot of suffering now as there was back then; and, I think many people are a bit numb. IMHO, the story of your nephew is a tragedy. He had a lot of courage to keep going despite all that befell him. Most people don't realize how easy it is for life to fall apart. Your nephew did his best with the bad hand he was dealt; and, for that alone he is an inspiration.🌹🕊

[@janetrogers4738]

Wow. I'm so sorry for him and for your loss

[@conquerunderstanding7517]

Condolences 💐. I had a business in San Diego but with the economy crash we left in 2007. So many tried to stop us friends and family but numbers never lie and it was going to get bad. 2008 was probably the worst year in California, friends and family were trying to leave but their was no money with no jobs. It costed us almost $10k to relocate all across to the Midwest. Worth it to this day.

[@jerrys.1910]

Deepest heartfelt condolences.

[@PennyBurdick318]

We need to normalize a simple lifestyle and stop normalizing debt. Huge SUVs, huge houses and private universities are simply not necessary. I live within my budget and I sleep better at night knowing that if I lose my job tomorrow, ' be fine. I didn't buy the biggest house. I bought the one I could comfortably repay

[@Bradleyschaeffer376]

Yeah can being frugal be sexy please? recently mentioned that I'm frugal to a young woman and she gave me the weirdest look... Being financially responsible is looked down on

[@Ashleycorrie8494]

I wish I could find it, but I remember reading a study once that claimed financially insolvent men had 1.5-2x more sexual partners than their financially solvent counterparts.

[@MichealTanner141]

I think people should also seriously look into investing of some kind. Something that brings money back to your pocket, real estate, stocks, whatever can bring back value to their bank account rather than draining it. Obviously investing has its risks but so does just having money in depreciating assets or straight up liabilities.

[@RandalHebert]

Big house suv. Bruh you got people driving Honda civics, living in a 1 bedroom apartment and not a luxury one at that living paycheck to paycheck. The median rent is 2000. A lot of financial professionals especially the one I work with Samuel Peter Descovich agree that one should not spend more than 30% of their gross income on rent. That means you need to make a minimum of about $80,000. Interesting considering the median income is $54,000.

[@Anomalyy666]

The system is corrupt​@@RandalHebert

[@puglove876]

All Arizona congressman and women should be ashamed of themselves. In the richest country in the world you let seniors live like that!!! Disgusting!!!

[@Favorite-catNip]

Agreed. And no one talks about about the COVID 19 Govt funding could have gone towards housing issues....

[@fredretteketet]

The richels country?! With 3.4 trillingen on debs?!

[@rohipsalm2370]

​@@fredretteketetcan't tell with all the $ this administration given to Ukraine etc etc etc.

[@CarrieJess]

It’s not just in Arizona unfortunately.

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

Greed has effectively destroyed America

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

Veterans should NEVER be homeless. No one should but especially those who fought for this country.

[@Mmm...yummymummy]

Vets who were in wars .

[@matthewfusaro2590]

@@Mmm...yummymummy What is that supposed to mean? Have you ever been in the military? Do even know what kind of sacrifices you have to make?

[@colleenpeck6347]

So, some vets who delivered packages or worked in the kitchen SHOULD be taken care of when they get out of the service. My niece is an Airforce nurse but knows that she will always have to take care of herself and her family.

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

I thank Her for her service and sacrifice@@colleenpeck6347

[@christiegreenwood2642]

They fought for property and power that benefits very few people. What does 'fight for your country' even mean? It's a meaningless phrase. Nationalism is opium for the masses, it's a tool of oppression that only serves to keep the little people believing that an arbitrary in-group means something, that they have more in common with their own oppressors than with workers from other countries.

[@tomarkhos1]

I have been homeless for awhile now in Phoenix. I work full time. The cost of living has blown up, but companies refuse to adjust to take care of their employees. My company which claims compassion as a hallmark of their core beliefs, will pay so little that I cannot afford to qualify to even rent a home. Greed is the problem. Greedy landlords, Greedy bosses. Greedy Country.

[@stryfetc1471]

Landlords have to pay bills too.

[@tomarkhos1]

@stryfetc1471 yeah, duh. We ALL have to pay bills. The difference is I use my labor to pay my bills. I don't leach off either peoples labor to pay my bills like a landlord does.

[@stryfetc1471]

@tomarkhos1 Renting apartments will be a thing until it's not. So you're just talking nonsense, you will always have to pay for a place to stay.

[@momsmusic8136]

Not if you crossed the border illegally, than Biden gives you everything for free, food, clothes, shelter, phones, etc.

[@twohandsandaradio]

Don't always blame the landlord. I'm still trying to wrap my head around our home of 60 years has been accessed a valuation that has increased 10 times the original value with absolutely nothing done to it. If property taxes double or triple...your rent will too. Just like you suddenly get $20 to make a hamburger. Your hamburger will cost $16. You are right the real virus is greed. That will destroy us.

[@IrishEyesAreSmiling]

This is sheer neglect by the US Government on the citizens of the US. Im just totally shocked at at how little they think of their own. Billions sent to Israel and Ukraine but nothing for the homies. Its disgusting.

[@pamlove421]

Oh & don't forget the illegal immigrants flooding our border. They get health care ,housing, food, transportation. It is disgusting!

[@BeganovićGaming369]

I blamed the people for letting this happen. This is a disgrace.💯

[@MRCATWRENCH]

You’re not wrong

[@debbiemetke5938]

Seems the trouble might be democracy. People aren't voting for those politicians who know we have to spend money on this.

[@robinsonfamily222]

​@@debbiemetke5938The USA isn't a democracy. We're a Constitutional Republic and We the People need to snatch the corrupt government's power away.

[@gretatheotherone4686]

I am a senior who is now homeless, first time ever, due to rising rental costs in BC Canada. Unbelievable. Very difficult. It may lead to my early death.

[@sweet_amir]

Where do you live?

[@andreaeady8000]

@@sweet_amir where are you ? ❤

[@jollymollyramram9702]

@andrea. I think your reply is to Greta😊

[@gretatheotherone4686]

@@sweet_amir Okanagan Valley

[@maryfonti6114]

I am so sorry. My solution was to move to South America. My social security covers the cost here.

[@maximusk545]

So sad that our country squandering money to everything but not to these poor unfortunate folks😢 What is a disgrace !!!

[@kaptainwarp]

Boomers voted for the overwhelming majority of existing economic policy. Zero sympathy, 200% schadenfreude.

[@sootuckchoong7077]

​@unpopularopinion9831Are you sure? Then why those service providers won't let them know? Why not you announce to all the homeless people about the assistance?

[@hippiebits2071]

​@@sootuckchoong7077The assisted living comment is complete bunk at least in the US. What was implied does not exist.

[@benton-benton]

You don't know what you're talking about. You are wrong. There is hardly any senior housing in the US. Do you have any idea what assisted living costs? It's at least 12,000 a month! You don't know anything.@unpopularopinion9831

[@scarpfish]

@unpopularopinion9831 Assisted living isn't free. In fact, its downright expensive. If you're able bodied, it's far cheaper to live on your own. Small towns have scads of cheap housing.

[@kimpreston3628]

Sending my love and prayers to Vicky, Ricky and all the homeless out there. This could be anyone of us. ❤

[@jessamaelorenzo3432]

​@@millennialsecularandauthri3338hillarious??

[@joeysworldsewer]

@millennialsecularandauthri3338 I genuinely hope people show your piss poor generation the same attitude when your disgustingly tattooed, ear gagued bodies turn all decrepit, rotted out and disgusting. On behalf of Generation Z, I want to say to the Millenials go fuck yourselves you 90s nostalgia kool aid drinking idiots. Hating on the boomers ain't gonna solve a damn thing. You old middle aged disrespectful asshole. You're one medical diagnosis from losing it all yourself.

[@beng4647]

You probably voted for this.

[@saigejones3363]

Absolutely. Do not grow old or get sick in America.😭

[@dr.sagarguru9356]

Yes.... just good wishes from India 😢👍🪔🪔

[@hornet6969]

Someone once said "You can judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable". This generation helped to build up America . This is the Thanks they get.

[@Lazy_Psyduck]

Someone also said, "You voted for it! Stop crying about it!"

[@endoftherope]

It's not up to society to provide houseing It's to people to provide thier own houseing It's no one's fault but thiers they made bad decisions and to good to work no sympathy for lazy dope head dead beats

[@sparrowwren8673]

there are so many mean people out there. Hugs, don't pay them any attention.💕💖

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Uhhhhhh, no. The baby boomer generation is what killed this country. The generation before them built it

[@deannasalem145]

Exactly, and they are too busy taking taxpayer's money 💰 and supporting freeloaders that come over the border.

[@beasawade6032]

What a sad world we live in today, not taking care of our older people

[@LeonardSmalls-zd9dz]

While paying for wars we have no business financing

[@lindalcoomes]

There are always extenuating circumstances, but it is our own responsibility to plan for our futures. A few priorities and a few sacrifices, like giving up alcohol and substances mount up for future emergencies. Not rocket science.

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

This was very disheartening to watch. Many of us are just one accident, health crisis, or job loss away from homelessness. Once you're homeless, it's extremely difficult to climb back out of that hole. I don't know the solution but radical ideas are needed.

[@redrustyhill2]

Here are a few radical ideas: 1)get valuable marketable skills 2)live below your means. Quit buying stupid crap you dont need. Stop all unnecessary spending. 3) buy assets that make money/increase in value instead of liabilities that decrease in value. 4) instead of hanging out with loosers, get a side hustle that can be turned into a full time gig.

[@scarpfish]

@@redrustyhill2 Those are great ideas assuming your basic needs are met and you have an environment that encourages a constructive mindset. Unfortunately, that isn't a reality for most homeless people.

[@emilycopeland7493]

@@redrustyhill2 blah blah all of that takes having money to begin with. You people are stupid.

[@Opys381]

It's has already become radical Homlessness is a growing epidemic that's why...

[@Opys381]

Stability having a foundation comes first and good people around you.Some don't have that.Yes it's sad :GodBless You

[@irishpicker7295]

44% of all properties bought are now by corporations. The new landlords are big businesses

[@CompetitionSportsNetwork]

That is a lie, I'm a real estate investor and I buy property nationwide. Only 10% of all property in the entire country is owned by a corporation and those numbers are as recent as last month November 2023. Do your homework before you post anything because your numbers are not correct at all. Stop creating drama when it isn't there.

[@irishpicker7295]

@@CompetitionSportsNetwork go on shill, 44% of all new purchases are now owned by corporations. In 10 years that 10% will be 50% of all homes.

[@vomitkermit3446]

It should be 0% dipshit. What does a corporation need with a house. And also what makes you think the person that is buying the house is legit and isnt being backed by a corporation? And what makes you think they would go through you and not a guy they have in house?

[@back2the80s]

And some are slumlord corps

[@mel4856]

​@@CompetitionSportsNetworkall the property investors even if it is 10% , I do not believe in people profiting from buying up housing just to make money renting them out at unaffordable prices. Thos is causing housing shortages and increasing prices...but hey...seems like investors are just greedy like every other these days and don't care about anyone else.

[@Bebedollie]

Its pretty heartless of a landlord to evict a 90 year old lady. Shame on him .

[@ColburnClark]

That's capitalism

[@sinebar]

Doesn't surprise me for a landlord. What shocks me is the US just let it happen.

[@captng]

Turns out landlord couldn't afford the house, she couldn't either so together they lost the house. Wish we could of helped together (you and I)her out of this tragity❤❤

[@ColburnClark]

@@captng Where does it say that in the video? Do you have any proof you know these people or are you just a capitalist apologist?

[@captng]

@@ColburnClark point is do you? Pretty fast to say villain. Could be the landlord had catastrophic events as well. Owning a house has also substantial additional costs.

[@davedoyle8572]

I feel ashamed to call myself a human being seeing the erosion of our morals & empathy towards each other..

[@lindalcoomes]

We all have priorities and are responsible for ourselves. Some of us make sacrifices and plan for the future. Obviously, the ones that suffer now did not.

[@auntymarushkafah]

Bad things will come to all, including you, L. Keep tell yourself they won't if it makes you feel better about yourself.

[@solinvictus4367]

The rent increase is real. Just before I moved into my new house my apartment announced they were raising the rent from $950 to $1400 a month. I could afford that because that was what my future mortgage payment was going to be but I ended up having to go month to month because Covid led to supply shortages that indefinitely delayed my build and I had no clue when it would be done, the homebuilder wouldn't give me a closing date so I couldn't sign a long term lease. Month to month shot up from &1450 a month before covid to $2150 a month. I ended up blowing through all my savings to cover rent and I just barely moved in as I was down to my last $100 that wasn't tied up in the down payment for the house, closing costs, etc. I was actually contemplating living out of my car in the Costco parking lot next to the school I worked at before I finally received the news that house would be completed

[@Mmm...yummymummy]

How awful. Dam l.l.'s.

[@sethbower11]

They using Covid as an excuse to raise the rent so they can make more profits. Thats all it is. Pure corporate greed, I don’t care what others say.

[@AlexSage]

I was homeless for 3 years, thanks to LAFH I recovered from homelessness within a year after being housed, and it's been almost 5 years since then I've always have had a job, and now have two jobs, so I'm paying back to the economy fast & plenty. We need more people to help, there's not enough!!! it took over half a year for LAFH to get me housed after applied. I appreciate their support and efforts and will make donations when I build better wealth. Huge homelessness means poor leadership!

[@blancaestrada396]

@AlexSage Thank you for your story and about homelessness it makes me sick and upset in such a mammoth country of wealth that someone should be homeless.....even if they are house in tiny homes or pods......village dwellings..... everyone should have the right also to a job......take care and very proud of you......Blanca 😂🌁💜☕🍩👣🌺🙏🌹🌉

[@AlexSage]

@@blancaestrada396 Thank you!

[@frauditorreaper]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm a single mom and we've been homeless for about 2.5 months now. I finally found a new great paying job, but it doesn't start until January 9th. We stay in hotels when we have money, but usually we live in my car. This new job will get us back on our feet, thankfully. It's the getting by until then that's difficult. But, I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I know this rough time won't last forever. I've never gone through something like this before and im 47. I've been working since 14 and moved out at 16. I won't lie, it's been scary.

[@AlexSage]

@@frauditorreaper Thank you! Even though I'm always neat, tidy & ultra hygienic. Took showers at least 5 days a week during homelessness. Job recruiters can sense that something's wrong, I could see it in their eyes, and I couldn't get a job. When I looked at people's faces they seemed so well nourished and pampered to me, although they're just regular people, that's because they have a shelter. My paradigm (the way I saw the world) was compromised which was further depressing. I probably looked awful during those years, hardly employable. Right now I feel like I don't even have to sell myself, I can get hired easily. But when I was homeless, I couldn't get a job. Don't get me wrong I don't judge a book by it's cover myself, but unfortunately that's how I witnessed it that people perhaps subconsciously judged me by the way I appeared & adequate trust couldn't be established... I wish you a good luck, and good for you being able to get a job so fast!!!

[@AlexSage]

@@starlight-dg3sq who told you I voted for democrats? check yourself you kind of sound delusional a bit =)) but then everybody go through such stages, so I get it.. ;)

[@dopeymark]

This happened to me. It was really difficult. Still fighting. Dealing with the late stage cancer for the second time.

[@Jsarmy87124]

😮 oh no 😢

[@lisabolo26]

I'm sorry! Prayers to you.

[@jpbalx]

wishing you all the best.

[@juanorregochannel5678]

✊

[@joeysworldsewer]

Prayers for you and all others that one day we will actually do that about this problem

[@heidiroy-boy]

My 38 yr old son died in September from an overdose..he was homeless for 5 yrs..he finally gave up..tired of the struggle..im 67..couldnt afford to house him..im living on 800 a month..hes not suffering any longer.

[@sleepstate1]

I lost my daughter last Easter. She had mental illness her landlord raised her rent almost $400 a month, she couldn't possibly pay that increase. My mom left me a house, I live just outside Yuma. My daughter wouldn't be able to get services here. My insurances and taxes have gone up so much just in 3 years Idk if I'll be able to keep my house. I'm 58 with severe disabilities. I'm very afraid of what's going to happen, I'm afraid for my son too. I'll never know my grandchildren because my son can't afford to have kids.

[@SusanaSanjuan-z5n]

if you ever lose your house, just go to Mexico, find a quit town at the beach, and don't look back. You will be able to live there with 800 dollars a month@@sleepstate1

[@bonnieterman4342]

I am so sorry for your loss!

[@lavonnealexander6936]

@@sleepstate1😢just a sad situation. I hope better things happen for you.

[@themustar601]

I’m so very sorry.

[@priscillabohn4621]

I am a baby boomer and it saddens me to see this going on to all the people who made America strong Vietnam Veterans etc. Shame on our government!!!! I and my husband are Veterans as well. If it weren't for my smart husband leaving the city and moving into a rural town outside of El Paos,Tx. we would be in same predicament. We own our home free and clear and we get free health care times are tough this economy has me worried

[@stevenhanson6057]

Thank you for your service.

[@kushking949]

#1 Don't live in a city. #2 panhandle 20 bucks for a survival kit with axe and Firestarter at Walmart and build a shelter in the woods. #3 We are not animals we can survive in the woods easy, almost all small towns have a free food bank.

[@djdigital3806]

Me too at 59 years old. What a shame!

[@jonasmiller5755]

This is just the world that your generation created and voted for.

[@HungryGhost999]

You are blaming the wrong government. Putin, Xi and others have worsened the global problem.

[@myriamhuybrechts2315]

I’m from west Europe, and I don’t understand why people in America think it’s the land of dreams .it’s a nightmare for most people who get sick and got no social security system.

[@royharper2003]

there is a simple thing called health insurance to prevent these kinds of situations. there is also free social healhcare for the poor, as well as welfare, food, and housing benefits for the poor. We also have social security benefits for people who have worked and paid into the system. I don't understand why people from Europe make these kinds of comments without educating themselvs, especially when Europe has a homeless problem as well.

[@lavinder11]

Please. Western Europeans, especially French, are very ignorant of what happens in the US. We have health insurance even for unemployed people as well as State Healthcare paid by taxes. Many of the folks who are homeless are suffering from drug addictions or have been kicked out by their spouses and have too much pride to go home to their families.

[@lavinder11]

​@royharper2003 I'm in France now and they literally think that we have no social benefits. It's a superiority complex build on lies.

[@Der_Dolmetscher]

@@royharper2003Oh, the „wonderful“ German Krankenkasse. You pay your share every month, and after ten years you need an ophthalmologist to check your eye nerve and what happens? Of the 23 ophthalmologists in your hometown (population 1.5 million) the one with the shortest waiting list says „We can check your eyes in SIX weeks.“ So you go to a private ophthalmologist and pay €278,- to have your eyes checked. A disgrace. Here in Switzerland I pay a lot more for my own health insurance, but the longest I had to wait for an appointment was two days. 48 hours. And when I told them that in Bavaria it takes at least six weeks, they laugh it off („Well, now you’re in Switzerland. Forget Germany.“)

[@royharper2003]

@@Der_Dolmetscher That's why I said people should have their own private health insurance instead of relying on social healthcare.

[@pedenmk]

When working in Montana I filed for disability. My lower back is terrible shape. I was told within a year I would have it. It took longer and my money run out. One Sunday after church I packed up my things and went to a shelter in the town nearby. I fared better than most. Some people had no transportation or anything. It took another six months until everything was approved. There's alot if the population who's one month between having a house and homelessness. Thanks for sharing.

[@joeysworldsewer]

God bless brother

[@pedenmk]

@@joeysworldsewer your welcome. Thanks.

[@joeysworldsewer]

@pedenmk too much of this country is one paycheck, one chronic health diagnosis, or one car accident away from losing their entire livelihood. This is the greatest country in the world, we have no excuses for not helping the needy. Adverse hardship should nullify debts, especially medical debts, and seniors on fixed income exempt from rent hikes.

[@kerrynight3271]

@traybern If he could do a desk job, he never would have gotten approved for disability.

[@diwells9233]

Most are senior who would not be hired. ​@traybern

[@tjh4619]

we can't help these people, but we can house millions of people coming from everywhere else

[@margiehankins-jerde6094]

Exactly. It is so darn unfair.

[@davidcomito505]

This is what 40 years of capital cashing out labor as a standard yearly business practice looks like. It all started in the 80s. Capitalism just gave up on caring about human lives. You just work, earn money for your employer, earn just enough for yourself to pay your daily bills and then your job gets cashed out, then you get another job that gets cashed out, this repeats until you are too old to get another job.

[@rcas350pilot8]

The takeaway that I see from this is that entering retirement as a renter is very dangerous. Of course, if one is well off and can easily afford the rent, then no problem.

[@pegph4988]

Limited supply means waiting lists for subsidized living most places.

[@benton-benton]

Even if you have a paid off house, property tax and insurance can cause ruin if you are in areas that have raised property tax so high it's impossible to pay it.

[@benton-benton]

WHAT assisted living?????????? You are wrong. Assisted living costs 12,000 a month! Do some research. Stop making things up.@unpopularopinion9831

[@rcas350pilot8]

@@benton-benton If one is in that situation, then sell the paid off house and buy another house where taxes are more affordable. Also be aware many jurisdictions have property tax exemptions for senior and disabled citizens. I know senior citizens who pay no property taxes on their paid off homes.

[@Effervescent_Smegma]

Yup, by the time you hit 60. The house should be paid off and you need to be able to make money without having to actually work.

[@kerlyn3582]

Ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Smart people, talented people, people like you and me, whose lives took a turn ... what this documentary shows is that we should count our blessings everyday for what we have, only God knows if our lives can and some will take a turn such as this in the future.

[@sandiscales1963]

So true. I am so thankful for what God has gave me. He could take it all away in the blink of an eye. We should always try to stay humble. Life is a gift. God bless you.

[@bestlifeever4548]

No they can't all move into assisted living. I'm a doctor who worked in hospice for a while before military. It's not a choice for many and also some older people have no help and even know who or where to turn when faced with this for 1st time in their life just like many veterans who don't know what's available to them now when wasn't available before

[@benton-benton]

You are living in a different reality. Or you are a bot. You keep saying the same things, none of them true.@unpopularopinion9831

[@mschivas9356]

We can thank God all you want. But this is a serious problem that prayer doesn't solve. Sensible rent control and safety nets for citizens

[@huntforagefish4730]

@@sandiscales1963 LOL "god" huh?

[@victorianmelody46]

This sounds so much like what happened to our family. My daughter was diagnosed with 120 degree scoliosis. Our insurance would not cover the surgery until her rib punctured her heart which was 1/4" away. Shriner's of St Louis did her operations which cost 5.5 million dollars. There were so many other things that added up including transportation to and from Kansas, audiologist blood which the red cross charged us $1500 x 6 a pint up front for each operation, x rays, doctors at home, time lost from work. My antiques store was closed more than open so we depended on my husband's salary. It was all too much for him to handle including also having an autistic son in special education so he left us. When he left I was unable to pay the mortgage and insurance on both my home and business. The kids and I got a one room studio apartment. I finally had a nervous breakdown and now we are all living in a studio sized public housing tower. My 1995 Jeep Cherokee was stolen so we are riding buses everywhere. My autistic son rides three buses each way to get back and forth to the community college. We are a paycheck away from homelessness and will never recover.

[@mjblue84]

I am sorry you are going through so much! No human being should have to go through this.

[@LatishaBlayne]

I'm so sorry this happened. I pray that you can recover. 🙏🏽 it may not look like how it was. But I'm praying for a new beginning for you!

[@cobainzlady]

Ask Jesus for miracles. i have had many from Him.

[@victorianmelody46]

@@cobainzlady That means a lot to me. Thank you.

[@victorianmelody46]

@@LatishaBlayne Thank you so very much.

[@marthacmd]

i moved from US to my homeland Africa...best decision i ever made for myself....... In america you never know how you will end up

[@glow1815]

Where you end up depends on you. If you do drugs where do you think you'll end up???? Lol. It's call choices.

[@shayscott7498]

So all those people who are homeless because of medical bills are they addicts too? Have some empathy or, alternatively, listen/read for comprehension because you might be one month away from homelessness.@@glow1815

[@CleoParta1965]

@@glow1815you’re a wicked human being. Not all homeless are on drugs. Most people are 1-2 paycheques from homelessness.

[@leorapier9389]

I can’t watch this. I became homeless 9 years ago but I was able to get assistance and got off the streets into apartment. But I live at the mercy of my landlord. If my rent goes up too much i’ll Be out of the streets again. I am 68

[@Opys381]

Dont count on Section 8/Hud housing Authority.These people are heartless

[@EricSanAltarez]

I’m from Casa Grande, AZ and I was shocked to see how much homelessness has increased. 10, 15 years; there was little-to-no homeless people, now it’s a common sight. 😢

[@gregorylyon1004]

Homelessness is common in America now. Wages have not kept up with the cost of living. And some of these people have drug or mental health issues. It's really sad

[@kostasveronis5882]

I don't think that there's a city in usa without homeless any more. Recently I was in Boise Idaho which is not big city and it's somehow wealth place and I saw a block with homeless people.😢

[@noneyanoneya5829]

Sad state. No one should be homeless

[@myponyislit6529]

A nation's development has to be measured in how it treats its most vulnerable members. Everyone is just 1 step away from misery.

[@jonasmiller5755]

Its exactly what these aging boomers voted for.

[@a.salmon8193]

There's money for millions who illegally crossed the southern border. How many are in Arizona and where are they staying? It's the American govt that chooses where the money goes. Obviously the most vulnerable citizens are not a priority.

[@Lanestunes123]

@@a.salmon8193 perhaps make them legal and let them pay taxes and have them stop receiving government assistance. Most of them are very hard workers and could boost the economy if we were not so opposed to keeping them out.

[@LynetteBishop-v9k]

❤

[@drugsdelaney2907]

@traybernneeds more human rights violations, huh?

[@Lewielewie8]

The world’s wealthiest country and this is happening ? wtf is wrong with governments. It’s not just the US . Hearing about that 90 year old lady who was evicted broke my bloody heart. I pray she finds shelter

[@mikemiller659]

Its NOT so wealthy, its a LIE.......The US gets by with printing money & living on credit..its all coming to a big crash Soon

[@DWEthiopia]

Governments don't represent the average person anymore. The elite, which is a group of people that is far less than 1% of the population, have decided all of this human suffering is worth it and the rest of us are just trying to survive. It very sad actually. Capitalism has lead to this oligarchy.

[@Mrc172]

Money is everything in the USA.

[@mht5875]

Greed is the problem

[@katella]

I'm sure that will help

[@2knowhere]

“How’s it possible for homeowners in phoenix or Arizona to increase rent that quickly?” “We as the city of Phoenix are helping to create new affordable housing, we fund new developments constantly, my team just bought a hotel to convert into affordable housing for over 55s who are on low income” Damn, the city of phoenix doesn’t care at all for seniors or vets.

[@rcclank54]

The city of Phoenix shouldn't exist at all. The city had to put restrictions on home building because of water rights. Developers were just building homes without securing water and scamming people. There's simply way too many people here that need to go away. The homesless shelters in South Dakota are empty meanwhile ours are over loaded.

[@simonettewarr8162]

Yes that's right! 5 years ago at the age of 6o I too became homeless because my entire town burned down! Imagine about 30 thousand people all at the same time trying to find shelter,it's an experience I would never wish anyone. After 4 years and finally being able to find a permanent home, whenever I see someone less fortunate I do what ever I can to help such as getting food, a cold drink and maybe a simple conversation because I will never forget those very difficult times!

[@musafir123]

From where are you

[@John-Is-My-Name]

Its beyond me how the american people arent out in the streets protesting, rioting about their situation. How are they okay with that becoming homeless is just around the corner. just a family member or yourself becomming sick and you are on the streets. or that its okay for appartment owners to set whichever rent they want or kick you out in 10 days. its insane... Even if you are doing well right now. I would be full of fear and anxiety constantly having to live like that.

[@MinistryofOtaku]

Because despite everything, food is still cheap and entertainment is still cheap. That is why Americans will never rebel

[@AnonymousPoet-m8h]

Thats why its a crisis for housing right now. No one wants to rent forever. Owning your home is a great wealth builder. Theres countries where renting is the norm and most families just stay renting and will never own. Its considered the American Dream to buy your home and own it, therefore securing retirement for the future. But right now, housing is insanely expensive and becoming more unattainable for generations.

[@Star-kq6om]

Most don't care until it happens to them

[@AlexandraNevermind]

We need to get used to multi-generational homes. Sure kids can’t wait to move out on their own, but at this point it’s not about desires, but about needs. These days homes are unaffordable for younger people, and older people on fixed incomes, who can no longer work, are losing their homes to ever increasing taxes, insurance and maintenance. It seems to me the best course is to stay together in the home and help each other out.

[@MinistryofOtaku]

@@AlexandraNevermind multi-generational homes come from a time where social security does not exist such as in some countries in Asia such as China, and most of Africa. Children in these types of homes are expected to be free caregivers and walking retirement checks. Not everyone has loving families. The west has somehow romanticized love for multi-generational homes because they have no expereince on how they operate or if they do they had loving families.

[@sherryvt61]

It's criminal the way rents have increased.

[@loisaustin6200]

It i pure insanity.

[@janelliot5643]

It is literal criminality and this is the reason the US citizens are in such traumatic situations. Our government has sold us out to these huge companies buying out all rentable properties, hiking the rent

[@steveng7174]

Vote Blue again and see how bad it really can get!

[@NoNameToYou]

It actually is. It’s racketeering.

[@Jes17579]

​@@steveng7174The Homeless problem has nothing to do with blue vs red, it's due to the failure of Capitalism.

[@robertbritton7556]

I am 69 and not far from that situation. Things are too expensive and government is a lie

[@caridadrevilla2439]

This is so , so sad. The elderly living like this. Makes me cry. The women' s teeth stolen. My goodness.

[@Opys381]

Ya I know ,they stoled my friends dentures.Being homeless sucks,at the mercy of society and they will take your last penny and laugh!America has become a cesspool.People pat you on the back and stab you with a knife.Never in this life did I think it would be this way

[@Opys381]

They stole my friends dentures. He passed away 1year ago

[@sergiozamorano6413]

Stolen teeth? This is insane 😮

[@jeffransom2977]

Please stay strong and keep struggling. My homeless nightmare in America went on 38 years before I was helped by my community. Thank you everyone fighting for the homeless people and are elders who always deserve respect and dignity. They will be housed! It just takes a bit of time.

[@maimadixon5717]

38 years of being homeless?! How were you consistently homeless for 38 years?!

[@Mmm...yummymummy]

And getting a home in yr.s, deCades, is hardly just 'a bitbof time'.😮

[@tigermanmccool4037]

I am 64, so glad I bought a home when they were still affordable $46K ( Tampa bay area) it's paid for so I got that going for me

[@gregorylyon1004]

How much are your taxes and insurance??

[@ronneyrendon]

No one deserves to be without a home in America, the richest country on the planet. No one deserves to be homeless period.

[@Self-improving72]

I have been homeless for 2 years pray for me without doing any major drugs..

[@cobainzlady]

@@Self-improving72 prayed. but you need to get to know Lord Jesus and ask Him for every help ! he is real and He hears us and helps us. live your best cleanest life and do evry thing you know to be right. Ask Him for guidance always.

[@cliftonbowers6376]

This is why I'm communist..yet the capitalist fascist pigs throw it in my face ..😮

[@karlpetzing525]

America is not rich, everything is going on a credit card (so to speak) that will never be paid off. We are actually in a precarious spot. We have no industry.

[@godswarrior2952]

The richest is the UAE, sorry.

[@timothy4545]

Great job Arte TV. Thank you for reporting what is really going on in America. This is the first time I have seen a report from Arte TV, now I look forward to more, I live in Pasadena, CA, once again, great job Arte TV.

[@claudettedoyley9056]

My prayers goes to these folks.

[@cliftonbowers6376]

My farts go out in da wind to ..my question is r u volunteering at salvation army? If not you are part of the problem

[@jerryryan5760]

Prayer is worthless. Do something

[@carinaejag]

We have that problem in Sweden too. There need to be put in place some possibility for these people to find a room mate to share rent with. Some connection center where people can meet and connect. Rather go together and live 2 or even 3 people in a home than being homeless.

[@tonkysue207]

Brilliant idea,and simple .this is heart breaking.💙uk

[@desmondisaacs8475]

Didn't know even Sweden was so severe with homelessness.

[@LynetteBishop-v9k]

Good idea, unfortunately our government doesn't care... most countries would mobilize a social services agency to facilitate a program such as you suggested 🤷‍♀️

[@Mmm...yummymummy]

If it were friends living together.. Strangers won't work. Too many character flaws and addictions.

[@rasbot2]

In the 80s and 90s roommate service agencies were common. I lived with roommates in Brooklyn, San Francisco and Sydney.

[@glorialovesChrist]

Today families have to pull together and take in thier parents and grandparents. The grandkids can enjoy the love of grandparents in the home. Living alone today is a luxury.

[@community1949]

I am a baby boomer and I remember how low the wages were in the late 1960's and into the early 1980's. They were office jobs that paid anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 per year for a 40 hour a week job and that was considered a good job. What were young people supposed to do back then? I never, ever considered working in fast food so my first jobs were in banking - YES banking!!!! This is not the baby boomer generation's fault!!!! I am 75 years old now and have a real pension and SS but if my parents had not left me money then I do not know what I would've done!!!! I worked for 44 years!!!

[@jerusalemspeaks]

Same. First job $15 a week. Work pays bills. If it wasn't for my kind dad, there would be no retirement 4me.

[@bonniehall578]

That increase in rent should not be allowed. There should be more regulation on housing and food.

[@vallejoborncalihasbecomeal9022]

Government should help citizens first with housing assistance. Based on income, housing assistance should be paid to landlords, especially for seniors and veterans. Citizens should be able to apply for housing assistance prior to being evicted. It might save everyone money in the long run.

[@BurleyBob0010]

​@@dandanartGO BACK TO SLEEP SHEEPLE.

[@FTY13]

Most people say that the government should get out of their lives and stop making rules but when things go bad they say where's the government

[@BurleyBob0010]

@@FTY13 Welcome to The Grand Illusion.

[@FTY13]

@@BurleyBob0010 No new magic tricks here

[@katella]

The country needs universal healthcare. No one should end up on the streets because of medical costs. This is a barbaric country.

[@gappergob6169]

Yeah. If something like this happened in china's cities, US media gonna be crazy with their headlines.

[@julierehoric3856]

Rolling my eyes, ask someone who lives in a universal healthcare country, ask the medical worker, you dont have a clue!! You ( probably liberal or ignorant) don’t understand the COST of free healthcare. You think with an ideal situation and think resources are infinite.

[@leahflower9924]

Just don't pay the medical bills

[@Whiteboykun]

Feel free to leave any time you want!

[@Whiteboykun]

Also pro tip: in just about 99% of the world, these people would have been turned into dog food or simply thrown into labor camps.

[@Missy-Missy1111]

The following contributes to the scarcity of affordable housing in many cities 1) Fewer landlords accepting Section 8 vouchers 2) the gentrification of older neighborhoods 3) the "don't build affordable housing in my backyard" attitude 4) private equity firms becoming landlords 5) cumbersome & convoluted bureaucracy prevents the development of multi-unit housing.

[@LynetteBishop-v9k]

❤

[@SusanaSanjuan-z5n]

well said. But unfortunately the American population in general is so brainwashed, that as long as it doesn't affect them directly, they don't care

[@Notta_trick]

...and short term rentals in residential neighborhoods.

[@jamesphillips5073]

In my city (Tucson) landlords are no longer permitted to decline Section 8 vouchers.

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

​@@jamesphillips5073Same in Phoenix now..income discrimination is now illegal here.

[@cjsjedi73]

Justa Center is a fabulous organization. If you feel moved to help them. I left Phoenix but still love the city and people.

[@rickynorris1694]

My mom is 81 and has nothing to worry about. We take good care of her.

[@minimalist2406]

Thanks for being there. God bless you!

[@michaell8722]

Unfortunately she is the exception not the norm..

[@milycome]

Strong family values and connections are very important. Multi -generational bonding are crucial to everyones mutual survival.

[@PapagenoMF]

that doesn't help the people in this video.

[@IfYouInsist]

Awesome dude what does that have to do with this video?

[@jerig2820]

The same thing is happening in Florida since covid!! Im not on the streets yet, thank God!! I live in my RV on my sister's property. But i had wanted to get into an apt but rents have tripled here so, i cant move. Its been almost 5 yrs now. Im a 68 yr old white woman. My only bad habit is smoking cigarettes. Its criminal whats happening to our seniors. People who had worked all our lives, until they couldn't anymore. Shameful. I'm so sorry folks. 😢❤❤

[@tightlines106]

Once ya fall into a hole it’s very hard to climb back out

[@kerrynight3271]

Growing up middle class decades ago, people could screw up several times and still crawl back out. It's not like that anymore, especially when the screwing up involves drugs.

[@tyturner7110]

Gotta pull yourself up by your bootstraps, no hand outs, work hard, etc etc

[@BurleyBob0010]

it is?

[@chrisrousseau1984]

This is heat breaking and scary to end up homeless. I am single on a fixed income. I don't know what I would do if I didn't own a house. The only sad thing is I ended up in debt fixing all repairs builder failed to do and thought of having to rent because of massive debt scares me. My heart breaks for these people. I cried watching this video

[@jmac5951]

My rent was about $700. Then the boom. Over three or four years, by the end of 2019, it rose to over $1,200. And it was headed up. I moved to Arkansas.

[@stephenyoung2742]

Been looking of moving to central time zone north of red river and east to Appalachia!

[@jmac5951]

@stephenyoung2742 Arkansas is very beautiful and it truly has four seasons, which I am enjoying. But the pace of life is definitely slower.

[@puggychu]

This tragic of homeless older population is heartbreaking. How can our leaders turn their backs to their past productive citizens like throw aways while dumping millions on illegals pouring into our borders?

[@jonasmiller5755]

Nah, unlike the succeeding generations they sold out, if any boomers are close to homeless, it's definitely their own fault. They should have controlled their spending better rather than spending on multiple cars, houses, vacations, etc

[@milesdyson5211]

Keep voting for those Democraps and Not validating the Votes this is what you get

[@doudi0101]

Money is funding wars in Israel and Ukrain...

[@micd9256]

Millions? Maricopa County spends $3.2 billion on 400,000 illegals every year. Just think what that money could do for the 9,000 homeless in the county.

[@milesdyson5211]

@@micd9256 No WE THE PEOPLE spend 3.2 Billion on Illegals. You can thank the Democraps for that!

[@JacobStein1960]

I became homeless in 2012. I was 52, my job had recently been outsourced and my marriage ended. For five years I slept after hours in a toy store which belonged to a friend of mine. In 2017 the local department of health told my friend that it was illegal for him to have a homeless man sleep in his store. This was in Pomona, New York. I immigrated to Israel where I work as a janitor, rent a small apartment and I live normally. The solution to homelessness is very simple: abolish single family zoning and institute a guaranteed minimum income. Obviously there needs to be national health insurance. This isn't quantum physics however Americans don't care if poor people die. Which is why US life expectancy is falling. I was a patriotic American my entire life. Not anymore. After paying so much in taxes for so many years I was dumped onto the street to die in the middle of a New York winter.

[@GrantDWilliams82]

Can America have all of the money that it gives to Israel back? That'll help fix homelessness here.

[@zoned7609]

​@@GrantDWilliams82no it won't. We wouldn't use that money for homelessness. We already have the money we need to end homelessness. And the homes are already built. We choose not to help.

[@JacobStein1960]

@@GrantDWilliams82 That would be quite a miracle. Since its founding Israel has received about $130 billion in US aid. The budget of New York City was $107 billion for 2023. The United States gave $3.3 billion to Israel in 2022. The budget for the US Mint was $4.4 billion in 2023. The budget for the Secret Service was $2.9 billion in 2023. Jeff Bezos has a personal net worth greater than all the aid ever given by the US to Israel.

[@GrantDWilliams82]

@@zoned7609 Do you know what fungibility is? Clearly you don't.

[@GrantDWilliams82]

@@JacobStein1960 I said it would HELP end homelessness. Not that it would all by itself. Your comment was pointless.

[@RitaRiley-w4d]

I really feel for these people. I remember looking around town on my bicycle for a place i might be able to safely sleep. I was a stones throw from being houseless. I was frightened and depressed. I had applied for a HUD apartment and had been waiting 3 years. My number finally came up. I so appreciate every little thing i have. It's a blessing!

[@miguelsalami]

I grew up in Phoenix Arizona I don't ever remember seeing any homeless people around & I was all over the valley of the sun. I moved away from there in 89 as it appeared to be going downhill back then. It's a tough place to be without a roof over your head. I pray these people will find a better place to live.

[@SERBIAZ]

Try going downtown. There has been a homeless tent park there for over 30 yrs

[@joeysworldsewer]

​@SERBIAZ true downtown was rough. Even Tempe where the University is has always had a HUGE homeless population. I left Arizona a few years ago. It's just, not a happy place in the Phoenix area. The nature is pretty, but it's all fake. Nobody cares about eachother there. Its just me me me. I now live in Florida. I own land in a small town where people know each other. It's truly affordable here. Arizona is a trap. It's "low tax" but everything is expensive.

[@flanagamer]

@@joeysworldsewerFlorida is getting expensive AF too - have you seen Orlando rents lately? The major cities in Florida all have burgeoning homeless populations too

[@joeysworldsewer]

@flanagamer I'll be honest man, I have a decent enough job and property to my name which means I'm kind of immune to the rent situation right now. Rent is high in Orlando, but it has been for a while. There's affordable places to live all over, just not in as trendy of places as the major metros. My fellow Gen Z will complain about the rent, I just quit my lease, bought some land in the middle of the sticks and put a manufactured home on it. My commute to work is utter buttcheeks, but my car is good on gas and I can afford to screw around and be a stoner redneck without anyone to bother me.

[@Davitofrito]

came out in 2007 when i was just 18 to live with family i had in az. In just the last few years, rents have skyrocketed. Tiny 'luxury' home communities are going up but its literally just apartments made to look like houses. They go for 2400 for a two bedroom that my friend has. I'm making 23$/hr but it feels like life was more affordable when i was making 13.79/hr back in 2017. I was paying 900$ for a nice one bedroom. Now? That same unit 1400-1800 easy. Even run down areas will try to push 1200 for a one bedroom or even studio. @@joeysworldsewer

[@paulanthonygarcia]

Terrible that we can help other countries in need of help & in our cities there's people that need help in every meaning of the word. Sick Sad World

[@aletageer6911]

I am blessed. This could easily be me out there on the streets!

[@matthewfusaro2590]

I've watched many of these homeless videos and I'm so sick of trolls saying it's all drug addicts and lazy people. I guess that makes them sleep better at night thinking it will never happen to them. I'm sure many of these people thought the same way yet here they are.

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Trust me , it isn’t just drug addicts and lazy people. The system is just corrupt

[@haroldbell213]

Lots of people are one paycheck away from being homeless. Including wife and kids

[@sethbower11]

Exactly, it’s hard to afford rent these days, it’s all about the money, something needs to be done about this! I’m so tired of everything being based on a worthless green sheet of paper.

[@jamsjars9505]

Well the ones that are perpetually stuck on the streets are pumped full of drugs and don't take advantage of the communities here to help them make a bad name for the normal homeless people. They literally shit on public transit and scream at you for no reason.

[@etaokha4164]

Wow. America is not a country for the poor only the rich. You need to be sleeping to see that dream happen especially with their health system. Its ridiculous

[@northernbohemianrealist]

No tears. This bunch voted to bring US society to this point. This group LOVES Trump.

[@juhaszsc]

It is an oligarchy with the elites performing a kabuki theatre to give the illusion that your votes matter and that there are political parties.

[@Itoshimi]

@@northernbohemianrealistExactly. They’ll still vote Trump and sing his praises even though he did nothing to help the lower or middle class. He gave a permanent tax cut to the 1%

[@zoned7609]

@@northernbohemianrealist they did this to themselves, really

[@mlbh2os211]

Name a western industrialized country where it isn't the case?

[@dr.tobiasgoodfellow5174]

As someone approaching 60, I can attest to the importance of owning your home. Especially if you are not wealthy and won’t receive a nice large pension payment every month.

[@kerrynight3271]

Absolutely. It makes all the difference.

[@benton-benton]

Property tax is going so high in some areas, older people are losing their homes to the county!

[@royaldiadem_]

@@benton-bentonYep so they can steal your home

[@cindymichel4870]

And for those who are young, please start saving and investing in an IRA or other retirement plan now, while you can. Skip that Starbucks or expensive purse and invest for your future.

[@ayzc4164]

Owning a home is becoming a problem too, the seniors are being taxed out of their homes by property tax increases too. It's going to get worse. Call your local reps to stop property taxes after the age of 65.

[@vegan3650]

they need to stop real estate INVESTORS from taking housing away from us all. it's WAY too late for rent control. investors should never have been allowed to make a business out of our lives. why did he he pay all of those medical bills? he should not have used all of his money. not sure if this is an option but i got a car with no down from hertz sales once. a minivan to live in would beat the heck out of all that crap.

[@puglove876]

You give your daughter a ranch and then she lets you live on the streets? How awful.

[@smashhimmungo5798]

What a sad world ! No one should be homeless if everyone Loved more and gave up this beast system !

[@Faceplay2]

Yeah, I hate to break it to you, but the majority of homeless people are not just simply people who lost a job there meth, heads drug attic’s, so there’s really nothing we can do for him besides bring back the state hospitals

[@kp8972]

I'm 45, single, no kids, don't own a home. My retirement plan is suicide. That is today's reality. Makes those luxury cars look ugly when you know that they get them from the misery of the people.

[@CuttinInIdaho]

How do people get luxury cars from the misery of other people? If so, I would think there would be a lot more luxury cars out there lol

[@ursulaotieno6998]

Am praying for you 🙏

[@redrustyhill2]

Nonsense. They get luxury cars by working and paying for them. Question is, why are you 45 and own nothing??? I am 46 and own 2 rentals. Zero debt. House i live in is paid for (no its not a mcmansion, just a little 3 bed 1 bath) Why? How?I am frugal and worked 80 hours a week all through my mid 20s and 30s. I bought assets and will buy more. I will retire fully by 55 is the plan. Nobody ever gave me anything once i left home at 18. I worked and earned.

[@back2the80s]

@@redrustyhill2 kudos but not everyone has same opportunity. You think u are special? Big whoop

[@redrustyhill2]

@@back2the80s yes, everyone has the opportunity to live like the grasshopper while mocking the ant.

[@jerseygirl2364]

This is beyond sad. I am a 1964 baby boomer and I own a home with a "low" monthly payment and I always try to always be ahead two house payments however, I always pray hard to never experience anything like this 😢😭

[@jonathanwallace6667]

1964 same as yourselves. I make a small 6 figure income, even a small 7 figure net worth but I'm still worried a major illness could do this to me. I would like to marry but that can be hazardous also these days with divorce happy courts.

[@colleenpeck6347]

1965 My home in Orlando paid off .

[@suzannetaylor5374]

Hi jerseygirl. Keep that payment low and hopefully pay it off soon. NJ has lots of help for seniors once you hit 65.

[@curiouspenguin6887]

If your payment is low, try to pay it off early. You'll need to be debt free for retirement.

[@jp6869]

There's a world of difference between being homeless when you own a car, and being homeless when you have no car.

[@joerudnik9290]

They need group homes for these senior citizens and disabled.

[@pamlove421]

After they get done housing all of the illegal immigrants flooding our border, I'm sure the government will jump right on building stuff for citizens!

[@loisaustin6200]

We have them, they are called nursing homes and I doubt any of these unfortunate, sick, sad, crippled people could afford $4,000, $5,000 and up a month to have a bed and food and medical care. I do not know many seniors who are not homeless yet that can afford those prices either.

[@KingofInkwelldia]

Baby boomers dont need more of my tax dollars Im good lol

[@ishabellanamthrak1015]

The young people today won't take care of them my friend, they are too busy on tik Tok.

[@ishabellanamthrak1015]

I payed for my home and land in my 40s. Never had a credit card and only have had a phone for 3 years, a cheap one. I grow my own food. I am 63. I take care of my parents who are both blind. My husband and daughter died last year. I am grateful for all I have and will endure and find the beauty where I can.

[@kingfisher7960]

In 2012 I went homeless in Phoenix AZ. Worst part of my life and its due to that economy. I was lucky enough to have a friend take me in back east and I am doing better and back to normal. AZ was one of the worst places I have ever lived. Stay away. I lived in a hotel for 2 weeks downtown with drug dealers knocking at my door at 2 am. Had to pay everyday or get kicked out by sheriff who was there everyday removing people at 9am. Great place to live! I went from making 75k a year in another state, moved there for a job and within 2 months was fired and homeless because I spent my savings moving west just to find out the people out there are out for themselves and wont hesitate to take your job and livelyhood away in a second. I lost everything I had. Pictures I cant replace, and family keepsakes I couldnt take with me. Thanks Arizona, your a stain in the dirt! I will never forget you POS state!

[@theoracle6881]

Something is not adding up with your story, you was fired from a 75k a year job, what did you do to get fired??? Have you ever been addicted to drugs?

[@johnwhitmer4036]

Way to hold yourself accountable and not blame everything else in life but yourself…oh, wait

[@backnu]

She didn't answer the question about preventing rent increases. She avoided it. Which is what's driving a lot of people to homeless status. Rent maximizers. They don't care how much they raise the rent as long as they have someone else that will pay it.

[@willbass2869]

Don't you remember just a couple years ago when landlords were NOT allowed to evict because of the "C" disease. *Lots* of lowlifes simply stopped paying rent knowing they couldn't be evicted.

[@Wasserkaktus]

One idea to counter that is if landlords raise rents that dramatically, a dramatic increase in property taxes on that property should also apply. That new property tax revenue can then be used to help at-risk people, who can't afford these new rent increase, pay the new rental fees.

[@benton-benton]

Most property tax goes to schools. I should know b/c 76% of the hideously high property tax I'm forced to pay goes to the schools.@@Wasserkaktus

[@Patrickmiller-o7n]

Maybe the reason the rents are increasing as fast as they are is BECAUSE the government is increasing the taxes. I have one rental house and its in a decent area so I am blessed with good renters now. BUT my last renters DESTROYED my house, and caused $6,000 in damages. So being a landlord is not all fun and games. And when covid hit, many states allowed renters to NOT pay rent even though they could. BUT the landlord still had to pay the government taxes and insurance costs. The rent I receive is part of my retirement income, most landlord have less than 4 units and need that to survive too. @@Wasserkaktus

[@zentierra7803]

@backnu BINGO! Yep, she definitely avoided the question, which is the proverbial "elephant in the room", being the actual root cause of homelessness for a LOT of seniors and working class people.

[@OneTrailOver-1760]

I've been homeless and broke for a long time due to the high prices,, I found a way out, we have food and shelter in the mountains God gave it to us, this saved my life

[@ajourney50]

My mother (a boomer), myself and my disabled brother (gen x ers), we all live together. I'm desperately trying to pay off the mortgage on my mother's house, so my brother and I can stay, when she eventually dies. I don't earn enough to qualify my own mortgage, and my brother won't be able to handle living anywhere else. It's a race against time.

[@DarronSanderson]

I love living alone in my van at night. It's 100% dark. I park in a safe, quiet place. No rent. No utilities. And no health insurance bill-the VA covers me. Homeless for life; and no regrets.

[@K666-t2t]

What kind of van do you recommend reliability wise

[@patinsley]

Not homeless but i do enjoy living long term our of my truck bed. Besides water getting in its an amazing life to live with so little

[@gregorylyon1004]

Van life will be the new America for a lot of people. I might even join you even though my home is paid for and I have 5 acres that is paid for as well. Everything paid off, but I'm out of a Job. And not many jobs in Michigan. Don't believe indeed

[@K666-t2t]

@@gregorylyon1004 I’m in MI too searching for a job as well. Tough times brother stay strong

[@sharonklinger912]

Til your car breaks down...

[@Brad-99]

I'm newly on disability and now facing homeless along with my 83 mother 😮 . Can't find a place to rent ,but a room in a house for 1200 $ 3 yrs ago I paid 850 $ for a one bedroom just me .now 2400 $ for average 1 bed room apartment . I live in canada and it gets cold 🥶 here .

[@gregorylyon1004]

OMG. Canada is higher than hell. I'm in Michigan

[@BrendaObilor]

This touched me so much I cried . Especially the man at his family ‘s grave crying to be the only one left behind. And the song by Johnny Cash . Took me all the way back to losing my mother at age 17 and many years later losing my father . Being an only child. I miss them . And my childhood memories are priceless .

[@spiritwarrior6350]

Our goverment can give “ billions” to aid other countries @ war & yet for the “ PEOPLE” who went to war for this country and/or help build it …” WHAT is Uncle Sam doing to help them ? 😢🙏

[@joerudnik9290]

The most important factors to build wealth are education and the extended family. Families feel the need to dissipate into separate residences almost immediately on adulthood. Prior to WORLD WAR II, it was expected you would live with family to build up your funds before starting a new family location. If every one has a vehicle and a different residence, it becomes so much more expensive.

[@martygriffith2135]

That’s why so many immigrants end up doing so well in the US. They all move into one house, share one car, split the bills, help each other with childcare and other tasks until they can afford to branch out with their own family. We have a terrible issue with so called independence. I left home at 14 because I could not wait. We also do not care about our elderly. In many foreign countries there is no such thing as old folks homes. It’s bred into the people that they must take care of their parents until they are gone. But the parents still help with childcare and chores so it benefits everyone. We really need to have a wake up call and start caring about one another more than we care about our new cars and brand name clothes

[@angelacahill9460]

I'm pretty sure we were manipulated unknowingly into thinking the way we do here in the US. Intergenerational family living builds family wealth, I think consumerism was taught to the naive to extract their wealth. Saw a documentary about it.

[@kerrynight3271]

@@angelacahill9460 My mother, brother, and I lived together for many years in my little house that my mother helped me buy. We shared one car. I'm the only one still alive and I will never spend all of the money I've accumulated over the years. I highly recommend families that love and trust one another live together.

[@CaseyAvalon]

Exactly! As soon as I turned 18, I literally came home from college, and I was locked out because my father moved.

[@kerrynight3271]

@@CaseyAvalon Oh my gosh! What did you do? Were you able to get yourself back to college?

[@annairwin8147]

God Bless these precious folks…all of us could easily be I. This position…NO excuse for folks in this country to be homeless especially our Veterans🙏🙏

[@jk-bx1gz]

Homelessness is all over the world and it is a crisis. There needs to be more housing everywhere.

[@covercalls88]

Being born as a baby boomer had its advantages in terms of growth in the US economy. But what people need it still was not easy many of us held jobs in jr. high and high school, while working our way through college, which it was still a financial stretch. The family usually had only one black and white TV. Eating out was still considered a luxury.

[@gaillessard2786]

We didn't pay for television. We paid very little for a telephone to hang on the wall. We certainly didn't have Wi-Fi. These are all things people think they have to have now.

[@samuelnicholas7834]

@@gaillessard2786 I would gladly trade those things for the housing price opportunities the Boomers had, which were never available to today’s generations.

[@rachelcody3355]

Own your home. Never rent. If the owner sells, new owner will jack your rent to get you out. Pay off any mortgage as soon as possible. Do not take out a reverse mortgage or line of credit against your home. How ownership was always the real goal for generations. This is the reason why. Renting makes you homeless.

[@kyleroy912]

Smartest thing I ever did was buy my own house. Thankfully I had the cash I saved over the years to do it. My last landlord was an asshole, I'm glad I don't have a landlord anymore.

[@susanarsoniadou]

This is true. Landlords will be ruthless and you do not want to be at their mercy...Back in the 70s you could easily biy a house for under$ 10,000..

[@GM-jv9jz]

Home ownership is way beyond reach for millions of people

[@kerrynight3271]

@@GM-jv9jz It is now, but it wasn't thirty years ago when these folks were middle aged. My smart mother insisted I buy a house when I was 41. It was the one decision that completely changed my life.

[@mel4856]

​@@kerrynight3271that's good you were able to. But remember not everyone's life goes in the same path or circumstances. So who are we to judge others.

[@JINNIBOO4477]

I am about to be homeless just for the simple fact, I don't want to pay these greedy pigs. I'd rather live in my car and hash it out.

[@arniegray5108]

Excellent reporting, true insight to homelessness, thanks for sharing.