Detroit Homeless Man Survived Cancer Twice While on the Streets

I met William while out on the streets with Street Medicine Detroit, a student-run nonprofit that provides healthcare to homeless people in Detroit. The medical students and the nurse practitioner were talking to a homeless man at an exit ramp when William walked up pushing his shopping cart. William knew the medical team, saying hello with a big smile on his face as he approached.
I talked to William a little bit at the exit ramp. He told me he was in a hurry to get to his spot. William continued that if I walk down to meet him there, he would give me a more extended interview.
William has lived homeless in Detroit since July of 2009. A few years's prior, he lost his house to foreclosure. William was one of the millions of people that were sold a bad mortgage that was impossible to pay back.
William says that each year he lives on the streets homeless his health keeps deteriorating. William has survived cancer twice. He suffers from COPD, a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
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[@InvisiblePeople]

I first met William here: Street Medicine Detroit Helping Homeless People + NSO's Permanent Supportive Housing kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGO2nWSrmZ2ah5I

[@merncat75]

@Bokkepruiker Records wow

[@cryptonouveau8177]

I am from that exact area. I know the freaky chiropractor, and the house he mentioned. This man is 100% honest.

[@Caterina...3]

How would I reach this gentleman. I'm in NJ and cannot get to Michigan. There may be monetary relief for him for the fraud they committed to get him a mortgage. People were not aware of what was being done on the back end to get their mortgage and some of these banks that committed fraud have been sued! I am a short sale specialist and have been working with people looking their homes since 2008! I can tell he's for real...just by the way he explained that went on!

[@wesg8258]

@@cryptonouveau8177 have u seen him recently..hope he is ok

[@n1c98]

Tell him about Peacemaker's International Church in Detroit Michigan on Chene street. I've grown up with the ministrie's pastor and their family my whole life. I worked there as well. I dont live in Michigan anymore. I still keep in touch with the church and Pastor Jeremiah Upsher (son of Pastor Steve Upsher). They have what's called the Jesus Home. They take in the homeless and are a strong faith based community. This guy would benefit greatly with the community. I'm not sure if you're still in touch with this guy or not --

[@happypickle244]

I've seen and helped this man many times, nicest guy, always has a kind word and is just a sweet soul. May God bless him.

[@wesg8258]

Have u see him recently

[@wesg8258]

Have you seen him recently

[@grace_wins.]

Yes, may God bless him. I pray God gives him the desires of his heart.

[@summerdawn6777]

@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 WE have to be God

[@summerdawn6777]

@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 True

[@klwthe3rd]

It always amazes me how people that are in this situation keep their spirits so high and stay positive despite being on the streets. This gentleman seems very intelligent and capable of doing much more. I wish him the best going forward.

[@voxintenebris6367]

Exactly my thoughts. He seems a truly. lovely man.

[@Zorazora1234]

Kenneth White You are so correct.. I don’t believe in mankind anymore... Im always a step away from ending my life. I ended up finding this channel because Im always looking for a reason to be hopefully.... to keep living. I am amazed at the hope in folks in such dire circumstances..

[@klwthe3rd]

Cesaria Rabearivelo I completely agree. If I was in a homelessness situation I don't think I could remain as positive as these people do, day in day out. I discovered this channel because I want to connect with people that need help and want to make a difference. I've already contributed to the few people in these videos that have gofundme accounts. I always keep on Mark's case about providing updates when he can so we know the person's current status. You seem very nice so keep your head high and try not to let the weight of negativity bring u down.

[@klwthe3rd]

Georgina Edwards I agree. Our society places too much weight on materialistic items and possessions. Just having the basics is a great start for everyone and then move up from there. It's just sad how our country values seems to ignore the plight of all our citizens. We spend more money in one day in the defense budget than some countries spend all year. Our priorities are so messed up.

[@maura1686]

Georgina Children are always playing. They love to camp outside, adventures, to climb a tree to get a fruit. But you are totally right. Mark's work has this additional feature which is teaching, to whom wants to learn, the real meaning of being alive, living in the present and believing that God will provide.

[@janwarriner5037]

What a joyful man. I pray his health improves. He is special.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Hi Jan, someone pointed out comments you left about me on another channel. If you have issues with me, please feel free to say them to be directly. My email is: mark [at] invisible people [dot] tv Please know Invisible People is a 501c3 nonprofit with a board of directors. They oversee the nonprofit to make sure there is accountability. Our primary mission is to educate the general public on homelessness. You should also know I am the biggest donor to Invisible People. In fact, this Michigan trip is funded by me. I am donating $1,500 to cover the expenses of this trip. No money or profit is being made. There is no con. Just real authentic storytelling empowering homeless people to share their own stories and highlighting those that are working to end homelessness like the Street Medicine Detroit. My reputation and Invisible People's reputation is impeccable and is validated by the governments, nonprofits, and brands we work with. If I was not a man of integrity, organizations like Street Medician Detroit would not give me an open door, which they do. I have a feeling you're reacting to my views that I stated about the church in a live stream. I was an executive pastor in a 5,000 member church and I also worked at two mega-churches with a membership above 15,000 each. I strongly believe the church could end homelessness tomorrow if it wanted to, but it does not. Here is more about my views: “Rescue Missions of the Future: Speaking to the Faith Community About Housing First” medium.com/@hardlynormal/rescue-missions-of-the-future-speaking-to-the-faith-community-about-housing-first-84c75cf5e1f5 Church attendance and even a belief in God is on the decline. Part of the reason is Christianity has become known as a religion of hate, not love. That bothers me and it should bother every Christian. The church needs to change. I am vocal about that need to change out of love. I strongly believe that the evangelical church in American is failing because people have been programmed to put conversions to Christianity over extending unconditional love to non-Christians. We’ve become know as the religion of hate. I also believe the “quota of conversions” religious programming has been passed down through generations as a church growth strategy. I worked in three mega churches and in each one the business of church prioritizing Sunday morning services was of the upmost importance. Helping hurting people took a backseat to the pastor’s preaching. Evidence of that is the huge budgets churches spend on entertaining church goers with elaborate productions compared to outreach budgets. I believe that in the next few decades the evangelical church will be forced to change. With the job loss from automation and continued lack of affordable housing, people are no longer going to support Sunday mornings. Churches will have to prioritize helping their community over preaching or they will no longer exist. Nine-in-ten Americans believe in a higher power, but only a slim majority believe in God as described in the Bible www.pewforum.org/2018/04/25/when-americans-say-they-believe-in-god-what-do-they-mean/ All the very best to you, Mark

[@rt3156]

Invisible People Jesus is the answer not the church or a religion. It’s 100% knowing Him as Savior and Lord. Another words a relationship with the living God through his Son Jesus. If we live our lives by his leading and examples and keep him in the center of our hearts and lives, through the power of the Holy Spirit, then everything and everyone will be where he wants them/us or it to be.

[@jesnysaintmelus724]

Amen

[@carolapostolos8929]

@@InvisiblePeople Much respect to you sir. Thank you for all you do to help others. God bless you.

[@nataliequijada2493]

Such a nice guy may God continue to wacth over him always and gets the help that her needs.🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💙❤️❤️💜💓💓🙏🙏🙏

[@abbi7072]

I’ve met this man and he is an absolute joy. Always so sweet and always shares kind words. The world hasn’t always been good to him but he still finds it in himself to spread kindness and love. No matter who you are, we should all be taking notes. This man is our brother and neighbor and friend and please never forget that this could be you. So be kind and be thankful and have compassion, if he can do it in his circumstances, we can too.

[@Traveling.contess]

‘’God gets me through it with my integrity intact’’ what a powerful thing to feel and say. May God help you every step of the way in this life and the next.

[@jacquettanunnelly3757]

Will is one of the nicest guys that I know!!!! I spoke with him yesterday. He told me that he should be getting approved for housing after the pandemic!!! I pray everything works out for him. I really wish I could throw him a community house warming

[@michaelsmith8406]

Well take him to your house in the meantime

[@isral8765]

Any updates?

[@markstevenson3047]

20 yrs sober ! Very well done, despite the sadness in his life !

[@octavidalforcedge.4045]

Mark Stevenson I don't think he's sad right now. He seems to have concurred his demons the most righteous way possible by quitting drinking and exhibiting extreme intelligence. A true Man. God bless him!!.

[@rt3156]

J.A. Tony Clark Amen!

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

Ofc he's sad. Can you even imagine how you must feel being homeless? The fact that he found strength in him to go through that and is strong enough to not lose face in front of people means NOTHING in terms of how hard it is must be for him inside.

[@Davido50]

Mark Stevenson city of Detroit is booming should help its citizens . Been to MI? Very rich state!

[@leslikayolney7484]

I love him!!! What an articulate man.. great interview.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Thank you.

[@leslikayolney7484]

Invisible People I have been watching these interviews for days and crying at work. These people are beautiful and you are doing great work. And I will be giving to y’all as soon as I get paid.

[@jesurunr.3333]

Lucky guy. Would you love me too if I was articulate?:)

[@royaldigitalmedia]

@@aslscott78 Did she say that? She's probably surprised that a homeless person is so articulate. Stop assuming. I'm sure she's seen or heard many black people, like Barack Obama, Ben Carson, Oprah Winfrey, who speak well.

[@TranTuan-dd9ti]

You can teaches me learn hear English, i dont hear him talk. I am from VietNam.

[@poopoopapa7236]

It's so true what he says...."not all homeless are dope heads" yet that's 'just one stereotype...another is that homeless refuse to work...that's not always true either. Each person has unique circumstances...such a complicated social problem. Great interview, God Speed🌹

[@maxipaw-dc5xj]

Most homeless people are dope heads and don't want to work. That's a fact .

[@charlenee2751]

@@maxipaw-dc5xj I don't think that is an actual fact. People get living on the streets and turned to substances to get by often. Not to say there are not addicts out there but then they also wear suites and have a big house. Do you know how many kids are out there? I bet most of them hide

[@bisi1980]

A lot have mental problems that prevent them from keeping a job

[@RemixedVoice]

The two homeless people I personally know, have full time jobs. This isn't your daddy's America, anymore. You don't get a white picket fence just because you work full time.

[@tamaratamara7600]

*BLESS HIS HEART*

[@purelight821]

Prayers to William that life can find him a warm affordable apartment or duplex where he can rest & be safe. No one should be homeless & more so when they are ill. Prayers to you William. I still don't understand why life has to be so hard on these kind souls.

[@dodsbringaren3698]

I always wanna give these homeless people hugs man

[@katiesmith-di3mr]

There is somethinh so captivating about him! I get the feeling he could write a great book!! Idk why?

[@InvisiblePeople]

I agree.

[@coffeewithcarline9171]

katie smith yes absolutely ❤️

[@dianemontroy2471]

Maybe he should I'm impressed 🙏🙏😏

[@leonaallen4044]

This man here there's something in his spirit that's very positive I pray God open many doors for him and that his health turn around for the best

[@dodgeman338]

Shame this intelligent articulate well spoken man is homeless! The system SUCKS

[@DynamiteProd]

The system is capitalism.

[@captainpawpawchannel]

@@DynamiteProd yes I think people begin to realize that capitalism is hell

[@ericdravennevermore2566]

I just hate how naive/indenial wealthy ppl keep defending capitalism as if there's nothing wrong with it. They'll say it's crony or corporate just as how a communist will say it's not real communism what other nations had.

[@eddiestanford7308]

@@captainpawpawchannel You say capitalism is "hell", and yet, the very man we just watched in the video who at that time had been homeless for 9 years, identifies socialism as the problem. Now, between you and him, who do you think knows a little bit more about what puts a person out on the streets? The problem is that too many people, such as yourself, believe that America still operates under capitalism, and so you falsely equate everything you see as a strike against capitalism. America is a welfare state, and has been so since FDR. It's a product of socialist ideals. Capitalism is about free markets and the ability build to yourself up through hard work. And it encourages hard work by not subsidizing the irresponsible. Welfare is portrayed as a system of mercy for the less fortunate. It is not so. Welfare bleeds the pockets of hardworking people like the gentleman in this video, to pay for it's programs, which keeps people from being able to afford the cost of living, especially in bigger cities, which turns out more homeless people. The shelters run out of room, and welfare programs can't do anything for you at that point. Taxation of income is not a capitalist model. It's socialist. If people could keep their own money, it would solve a lot of problems. And people always donate to charity. They would donate even more, and there wouldn't be so many who needed help. I'm just giving you very basic outlines here. I would encourage you to research the heck out of it and learn for yourself.

[@captainpawpawchannel]

@@eddiestanford7308 come on, you can't call USA a welfare state, plus these last 40 years politicians have completely dismanteled all FDR's policies, you can't both say alleluia capitalism gave use prosperity and now that it collapses it's the fault of welfare...

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

THIS MAN could very well be the Face of Christ......you just don’t know...Let him find a nice little place for him to live..... SOON!

[@polishpat95]

You're right on that !

[@octavidalforcedge.4045]

Love this Gentleman!! Most well Spoken Interview with a 9 Year homeless Man. God has his soal in Tact!.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@charlesfountain4976]

This man opened my eyes in many positive ways.Im glad I watched this video.

[@foustinakp]

My heart is breaking for him 😢

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Excellent video. Someone needs to give him a job. I pray for those homeless and sick.

[@conradgallardo9046]

"...a deep faith in GOD..." GOD Bless you, Sir

[@faithoverfearministries8675]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM AND CRIED WHEN I WAS WATCHING THIS!!! IT’S AMAZING HOW HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE SO HUMBLE AND LOOK AT EVERYDAY GOD GIVES THEM AS A GIFT! HIS AND OTHER HOMELESS PEOPLE’S TREASURES ARE IN HEAVEN! SO HE WON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ALL THIS HOMELESSNESS STUFF ONE DAY!

[@polishpat95]

I agree! Thanks for being so compassionate! In glad we can see the good in everyone. But this man is something else! Beyond good!

[@markrobson6481]

Such a nice man a true gentleman. People are so quick to judge I really hope his health improves

[@loc8203]

What an amazing, strong, inspirational man. To have gone through, and continue to go through, so much and remain so solid is awe inspiring. I’ll be sayin an extra prayer for him tonight!

[@Arturas002]

Homelessness and poverty aren't signs that the system is broken but that it's working as it is designed to. Because it really does seem to be the perfect trap: lose your job > lose your home > lose your bank account. Then suddenly you can't get a job without an address or a bank account and of course how would you pay for a home without a job? What if those in control make sure we see enough people sleeping rough every day to scare us into working hard and towing the line? And if the poor are the stick, maybe celebrities are the carrot, to keep us reaching up for more of what we don't have?

[@simplyrise930]

I wish people can see as easily like us. Too busy over nothing

[@ptee9507]

Amen. T What sickens me most is the cops harrass the crippled homeless woman and men in town that I like to help when I see them.. that's pure evil.

[@saviodias7747]

Retro, Wow wow wow

[@gymandthelifeoutside3966]

Every government in the world would like to know your location

[@thetechprincess2433]

You said it better but in a previous comment on this thread I just mentioned this is a very carefully plotted genocide the American class especially the middle class was growing too much and people were losing their motivation to do all the hard dirty jobs

[@suzypos4571]

Keep your head up sir...love your spirit.

[@ReasonsWhy5]

Isn't it something how, with the exception of his health his wishes were geared towards other people? Being in need is very humbling, and it really does spark a giving spirit.

[@Sillypsybinista]

This guy is so sharp. What a beautiful soul. God Bless him.

[@persia007]

Hope god will bless this man with a home.

[@dagnaldblumbf1882]

It's heavy hearing him mention all these places and cities that I know. I hope this man is doing well, he's a much better character than many people you'll meet in Detroit, and he deserves better.

[@victoriasmalikova6229]

Americans, you are very inspiring People. Good luck to this man! Real human being.

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

Yup, having more than 20% of the worlds economy and allowing good people to rot on streets is much inspiring..

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

Alexey Filippenko allowing people to make their own choices, mistakes & successes IS inspiring! He's a grown man who admits he DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT HE WAS SIGNING & CHOSE to buy a house which HE KNEW he couldn't afford! Gtfoh with your b.s.! He's not a little kid! He's a grown man with agency! HE WRECKED HIMSELF!

[@gattsuberserk4534]

Naelyn Eurkopfen so he deserves to be homeless dealing with medical issues that he can't properly have treated, because there was some fine print on paperwork? The true elite of world have sheep like you so well brainwashed. You direct that at someone how would you feel if it was your son or daughter?

[@jessicaponce8742]

@@naelyneurkopfen9741 By the way you express yourself about this man, says a lot about yourself and where you heart is. If you've never struggled a day in your life, how can you possibly know what it feels like? If you know what it's like to struggle, than you haven't learned anything at all!!! Nothing is promised tomorrow, what if you're next in line to be in this man's shoes?

[@fugginchit1]

Americans may be inspiring but as far as our government.. not so much

[@joannebalstad5478]

This man seems so kind and real. If given the chance he could do so much wonderful things for people

[@lv100togepi4]

You never know what life throws at you. This man had a house and lost everything.. god bless. hope he does well soon

[@bitcoinski]

Thank you for keeping it real. I wish that more people owned up to their own mistakes...myself included. God Bless William.

[@elizabethmiloszewski7705]

It blows my mind that we can t help the homeless that are born in america but we can help foreigners that come here and want a handout like food stamps housing and healthcare. Nothing makes sense to me anymore.this could happen to anyone lose job get sick etc .

[@FranceslovesJesus]

Seeing him smile and laugh brings joy to my heart ❤️

[@maggiestroud6344]

Love that man and his attitude!!! In heaven he will be able to live a redeemed life. We are just passing through this life on to a better one

[@darkgrape754]

God bless him

[@sueshe5953]

Yes but you should help him in this world

[@lettinglightlead1629]

God Bless this man ❤ 🙏 He has a good heart inside of him. His 3 wishes were so heart warming and very touching ❤Thank you

[@maritimespook]

First ! hes a good Soul

[@valentinav9500]

What a gorgeous man! Hope he found his way and lives a comfortable life.

[@bellachannell777]

Mr. Willam, I was deeply affected by your testimony and your plight. I was brought to tears as I realized the importance of acknowledging and helping others to a greater degree than I do already. With the help of Christ, I am going to try to better position myself to assist and comfort those in need like yourself... at the very least it'll be a stepping stone that will allow a provision of change and redirection. May God bless you and may your health improve significantly.😘

[@vivianataylor1925]

God bless this man. I hope there is someone to give him another chance to get off the streets. He needs our help. What a beautiful soul.

[@michellerosemarieflynn8897]

WE LOST OUR FIRST HOUSE THE SAME WAY DO NOT FEEL BAD WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WE WERE DOING EITHER THEY DON'T TEACH YOU THAT IN SCHOOL GOD FORBID THEY TEACH US WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW TO SURVIVE !

[@polishpat95]

A true kind soul! Nearly tearing up for this man! Too intelligent for this world! We don't deserve you! No more needed to say! One love brother!

[@KA-cw6yr]

This guy knows the whole of Detroit city... Good for him. God bless you, you deserve a beautiful home

[@solarmute6562]

I feel so bad for him hope he can get house and Be warm so much love to u my man

[@ro88o000o]

Man what a survivor! You could honestly make an inspirational movie based on this man

[@ellanina801]

Everyone seems to know him. I hope he’s doing okay now.

[@offgriddreaming5403]

What a cool guy! Man you would need a strong faith out there. I hope his health is ok now 😊

[@calithunder]

I wish I could talk to this man everyday....

[@TomboiTravels]

Blessings, to him and to you

[@jonathanermias9135]

You are a true fighter who survived cancer twice and lives homeless,stay strong,God BLESS, love ♥️

[@anitamitchell3452]

My favorite part of the interviews is the three wishes ....most of the homeless I've watched have the hardest time asking or wishing for anything ... and most of the time, their wishes is to undo something they've done .... or, they want to help everyone else. No doubt God walks with them ... they wouldn't be able to cope otherwise.

[@dannynrny473]

Yes, they wish better to the rest of the world than to themselves. Should dignity be measured in pennies they would be rich

[@fotini777]

Yes I have noticed that too. They seem to want things for others or for their kids. Amazingly beautiful people. xx

[@skydreamer7319]

What a great guy, i truely wish him all the best ❤

[@alexsandereastmond7036]

Wow what a kind gentle soul this man has and to keep moving forward and staying positive i respect this man alot and i love what you do mark

[@debbieriddle9429]

I wonder how the Beautiful Soul is now. I pray he is fed, sheltered, and healthy.

[@cygnusx-3217]

Global military spending is $1.7 trillion. > 13% would be enough to end world poverty and hunger > 4% percent would guarantee food security for the world’s population > 5% percent would meet health needs > 12% percent would provide everyone with an education > 3% percent would provide clean water and proper sanitation

[@thetechprincess2433]

Fascinating breakdown of the money too bad this is a very carefully plotted genocide against America not to mention there's other reasons why they're allowing this to become such a problem on say it's because Americans were getting too spoiled at work and so and they needed to change the temperature around too many middle-class they had to cut it down the middle class was getting too much power

[@KamalaKackles]

That’s a fairy tail. Those numbers are just a pipe dream. Free market and small businessmen are the only way out.

[@kawasakimiyazaki2104]

@@KamalaKackles Yeah, the free market is catapulting tech wizards in companies like Amazon ahead of little mom and pop retail shops. So much for the future of small businesses.

[@KamalaKackles]

Kawasaki Miyazaki Shit is falling apart before our eyes and people only care about stimulus checks and fancy pants.

[@michelleb2249]

This channel has taught me so much. I will NEVER JUDGE another homless person or addict or anyone ......we really have to be agents of change. So many ppl are hurting God please make a way for your children on these streets 🙏🙏

[@soonerorlater9883]

this man interviewed here is blessed with a now very clear mind

[@lonia.5283]

William God Bless you ❤️🌷❤️i pray and ask God to heal you in Jesus Christ Name. Amen beautiful Soul.

[@heidihokes7789]

Bless this man's heart!! It IS EXTREMELY sad what the economy fall around 2008 did to SO MANY hard working, law abiding, tax paying citizens!! SO MANY of which have NOT recovered! Experiences like that in life are sometimes EXTREMELY difficult to bounce back from at times!! For some, unfortunately, "bouncing back" never truly comes. SO MUCH of that kind of stuff in life, if it hits us at an already vulnerable time in our lives, we mentally/emotionally never seem to recover!! What gets me, is ANYONE'S life can be TOTALLY flipped upside down in a moment of time!!! NO ONE IS IMMUNE!! What we NEED in the human race, is compassion, empathy, understanding, love, for ALL of us to be a helping hand to those less fortunate in ANY way, shape or form! To share our gifts, talents & love with those around us, with absolutely NO intent,motives,strings attached, etc. If we all actively practiced random acts of kindness of ALL SORTS, then our world would AUTOMATICALLY become such a MUCH BETTER place to live!!! Thank you for always bringing us these real life stories. Looking into the lives of SO MANY of these homeless people, should fill us with the understanding we need to give them a hand up. Not necessarily financially per se...Rhee are MANY, MANY things we can do to help them. Let's All start with a simple smile, wave, kind & encouraging words, acknowledgement that these are people with hearts, souls, feelings, etc., just as important in this world, as the next person!! As we all do, they, TOO, NEED to be made to feel validated!! Be kind to ALL & it will be returned to you MANY, MANY times over!!!!

[@tonihowerton3675]

God Bless You William ! I see such a beautiful person in your eyes and face ! I prayed for you as i listened, I Thank God for Street medcicine Detroit ! Keep Going and Power to ya all !

[@tonihowerton3675]

@Doogie Carpit Burger Smooth Geryd Street I would love love to help people ~ ! im disabled and was so close to homeless , but if i had the money yes i would help him , he never have to worry again !

[@janmcdonald8108]

I just love William & will be PRAYING 🙏 for him

[@MegaAli213]

Beautiful soul God bless him, and lift him up out of his situation like so many people.

[@type1t404]

What beautiful soul!!!

[@debraanderson9658]

I am loving your story true Survivor, we all need your Courage

[@daveandersen2484]

God bless you my brother! I am battling cancer myself. And between the harsh chemo and harsh surgery, The after effects are scary. I have been knocked to my knees the past year. I pray to god many times a day and night, that god will remove the fear from my life. And I can get back to being myself. You are such a kind soul. I can tell you have a great relationship with god.

[@cynthialangley7338]

I can't believe this man is still able to smile. Very brave.

[@deborajh0917]

What a good man!! May God Bless you!! 🌺❤🙏 Love&Hugs.

[@creeei9305]

He’s a beautiful man! I hope he’ll be ok.

[@Felix_Effex]

this man is a survivor.. hope he is doing well..

[@unknownsurname8228]

Love how you do these videos! Thank you Love and prayers to all the homeless and suffering 🙏💓

[@wesg8258]

I wonder how this guy is now..I seen an interview with him from two years prior to this...he's bright n intelligent ...I hope he is ok

[@anaiscatton4574]

Hope this man is well and got a place to live. ❣️

[@janarose6025]

what a sweet man

[@suzypos4571]

I understand totally..we built a house and as we were finishing the house...NAFTA was signed and eventually we lost house because boss said I don't have to pay you what your worth anymore and let him go. Got a job next day for less and not as many hours. We were one of the first to be hit by NAFTA and housing crash. I'm from Michigan also. This guy seems awesome. Good luck sir. We are starting a small business geared towards youth..but right now in garage.. otherwise I would offer some help. I will pray for this man. When you hit rock bottom..no where but up. God bless you.

[@katmad8678]

What a bright spirit and good looking man. Hope he is doing fine. Any update on him??

[@lydie1416]

I love this people. ❤ God bless them and keep them safe.

[@annajohnson8931]

May God bless this man x

[@pattigorges5878]

Humanity at it best!! Formerly from Detroit myself. The spirit of Detroit will not be broken!?! 💟 He's so right! With so many vacant places and churches no excuses for the folks in charge. Hugs my friend!!

[@junerm21]

Congratulations on being 20 years sober! Amazing accomplishment! Keep it up!

[@mathewpoulosemamkunnel3467]

He got many friends over with positive attitude and friendly behaviour.

[@tombennett6156]

You guys are so on spot. You run a gambit of topics and bring homelessness to the forefront of conscientiousness

[@myperidot12]

Absolutely awesome to be sober in a tragic time. I honor you. Thanks for sharing its possible to make it when life gives us the hardest row to hoe.

[@susanlewis6000]

God bless you, William. Praying for you.

[@Shewolfen]

wow he has been through a lot wish him the best

[@jjwright8041]

He is such a lovely down to earth guy

[@mdm7905]

Where are all the homeless illegal immigrants everyone is always talking about? Seems like everyone you've interviewed in these videos have been homeless displaced Americans (including veterens) who are in need. So why can't we help our own before we try helping the rest of the world? God bless this man. I pray he can find permanent living arrangements soon.

[@RedwoodTony]

God Bless you brother..I hope your off the streets and your health has improved... Ive got almost 10 years off alcohol and your story really touched me.. especially the last 2 minutes.. Im going now to tell my Mom I love her while I still can... Thanks William for helping me do that...

[@pattiannepascual]

I will be praying for this man. He was trying hard to live normal but circumstances sent him spiraling into a never ending impossible to solve cycle.I know because it happened to me. It's not as easy as most think.Once you become homeless,it's incredibly difficult to do anything to be normal again.Don't judge or give advice until you lived exactly what they did. If I didn't live in a tent myself,and had a home,I would take this man in. I let the homeless stay in my spare room when I had an apartment.hoping someone near him does the same

[@TheDman0310]

Thank you for spreading these stories. More people need to understand these situations and how they came to be homeless.

[@denisespicks122]

Great Interview Mark!!

[@brucedari]

I am so amazed at the three wishes a lot of these interviews. These people for the most part usually ask very little for themselves. Most of these interviews ask in there 3 wishes to help many others. I am learning so much from these videos. Thank you so much.

[@donnakawana]

What s wonderful person, what a story to tell... What a huge inspiration to me ❣️

[@user-qc1nr5kt8o]

This is a real eye opener...gotta read that fine print. Good work with all the interviews. I was in the same situation years ago and it really hits home because he lives not even too far from me

[@sheenagriffith2635]

Im sorry to hear about your health conditions. Keep the faith man. Don't give up. I'm praying you health improves and and you find permanent housing. 🙏 you are a handsome man.

[@margaretkopko5194]

Thank you for the longer interviews, which are very insightful and give us more ideas of what we can do to help our local homeless population.

[@prescotlove1009]

May God bless you SIR.....

[@jessegibbons3562]

Good interview.Wish this gentleman the best..Seems like he wants to help others too..

[@philomath67]

Cool guy. I hope he will be around much longer and his health will get better.