Elderly Homeless Man on Social Security Can't Afford Rent in Denver

David has lived on the streets of Denver for five years. Like many elderly homeless, he gets social security but it's not enough to pay for rent.
David says we can no longer keep our heads in the sand hoping that homelessness will go away on its own. The lack of affordable housing needs to be addressed in every city in America.
David was just released from the hospital. As taxpayers, we pay for the cost. Homelessness is expensive. Housing people saves lives and saves taxpayer money. Please watch this short video on housing first that explains the public benefits of getting homeless people into housing: invisiblepeople.tv/housingfirst
David tries to sleep during the day so he can stay awake at night. Homelessness is dangerous but at night homeless people are more vulnerable to violent attacks.
Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
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[@InvisiblePeople]

Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

[@xrppornstar9483]

Invisible People Mark- I live in Denver and would love to buy you dinner- my email is [e-mail] if you are interested- Eric N.

[@mariacustodio594]

Mark you are doing that all ready and make a lot money thru youtube if us people could stand a hand to help just one homeless that is wrong? or must need be your way or No way???? don't get thanks any way

[@InvisiblePeople]

@@mariacustodio594 This channel receives $200 a month from KZbin which we spend on captioning services. I posted a recent payment receipt in the community sector to show proof. There are no ads on any of the interview videos, and without ads, no money is made. I spend every waking moment working to help homeless people. The point of this work is not to get me to do more, but to get the viewers to take tangible steps to end homelessness!

[@kevinkelley4376]

Look whose back in Denver..

[@JS-vy7ni]

@@xrppornstar9483 I can help, but i live in Arizona. Have plenty room. jerric55@ hotmail.com, OMG.

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

What a fucked up world we all live in! Wish this man the best of luck.

[@rberding]

There are many no fucked up countries like Denmark, The Netherlands, Scandanavia. The USA is fucked up because of the spending on the military.

[@Iris_Collins]

@@rberding And how many military personnel are on food stamps and live in low income housing? They aren't paid beans.

[@desthomas3020]

The one present have fucked up the world, it's time people wake up!

[@standingintheshadows9670]

Like they always say the world is cruel

[@Paul-rp5rs]

And how much does what people do to themselves contributes to the world being fucked up?

[@Timskees2003]

It's crazy how life can literally change in a blink of an eye!! I feel for this man!!

[@CAPCOM784]

@You You How do you know?Have you met this person or talked with him about his situation or problems?Not everyone is a freeloader but I understand there are alot of bad people out in this world.

[@pauldini5121]

@You You judging people's without knowing them it's the low IQ people's habits , get a life dude

[@itshitthefan.821]

@You You ignorant

[@bobbydouglas7221]

@You You 🤜🤜😂😂😂✌😎

[@kimberleypex]

Agree ! Tim Gale. How a life can change , so sad . Great this interviews ! The world has to see this !

[@joesmith-wc5qh]

There needs to be a federal law passed so seniors dependent on social security are not charged more then 1 third of thier income for housing. Housing has gone completely insane

[@MeltinJohn]

And the big problem is with that, everyones going more right wing, not in the correct direction.

[@rustyshackleford4801]

Yeah but what about landlord profits? Think of the poor landlords!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

@@rustyshackleford4801you can’t expect a landlord to rent at a loss. It’s going to have to come from the government,

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Good luck with that

[@AtTheHandle]

The richer people get the more they suck from the economy the more money gets printed the more money is worth less and the higher the price of rent and shit goes up

[@starofdavid9919]

The Irony is that this man has been a Carpenter all his life, building houses and it is a very physically demanding job and not have a roof over his own head in his later years and as he said he paid into the system all his working life, it really is a crying shame.

[@turtleanton6539]

Very sad

[@cheesymogul]

This guy is more intelligent and makes more sense than 90% of politicians...

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

@@usefulidiot2842 the governmentss own the banks . it all started in the days of the kings and now the gov is the new mafia .

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

governmentt is just another word for kings that have power over the slavess and. thats us .

[@marieriddick8388]

@You You @ 3:36 he said he WAS NOT an alcoholic or drug addict.

[@8ofwands300]

@You You - You are either a 12-year-old who gets kicks out of being a provocative mean bully online - or a troll, which is really much the same thing. It's always revealing when someone with a user name like "you you" has nothing on his account.

[@teemadarif8243]

Exactly

[@leafm1181]

he's not kidding about non profits that only pay for their buildings and their salaries very insightful

[@patriciamunsch3920]

My son dated a gal from the American heart association. She made over 100,000 $ a year. I don't donate to any non profit that pay hr those wages, just like the march of dimes

[@gregordonnach7970]

FACT❗Its hypocritical.

[@aegaeon117]

I don't donate unless it goes directly in the pocket of the needy. Here in Phoenix they tell you not to do that and to donate to the foundations and such but, hell no.

[@thequintessential5503]

It’s a shame when a country like America is allowing elderly people live on the streets while finding migrants in expensive hotels

[@LB-sk3vl]

And our elected Congress gets a SALARY of 175,000. Per year to work less than 30 weeks per year. Out of those 30 weeks they accomplish zero

[@BeepBeep_773]

Did you use the term "work". These criminals do not work. Work results in improvements, making things better. Congress destroys everything they touch.

[@LB-sk3vl]

@@BeepBeep_773 so right

[@andrewsmith3257]

And take 6 vacations per year!!

[@felicetanka]

The average h e a l t h insurance CEO makes 8 million just in annual salary. Imagine.

[@SandfordSmythe]

Populist nonsense

[@luckysweetheartvintage476]

This is no way to spend your 60’s and 70’s...he has a bad knee; can’t work - how is someone like him EVER supposed to rebound from homelessness!? He won’t. He needs support from his country and community!

[@cpgone]

Swing into action , Report back your progres

[@yang9338]

@@deaf2demands706 ive commented more than once to help some of these individuals he interviewed however i was told to contact my state local officials to get my voice out about homelessness. I would love to help if i could

[@nogoglobal]

@You You you someday.never say never .life can wipe u out in a second.

[@jporras1439]

@You You what was his bad choices? I guess I missed that part

[@jporras1439]

@You You where do you see that he's a drug addict & alcoholic?

[@derdytrout7123]

The soulful depth of his eyes tells me all about him. keep on keeping on, brother.

[@daviezee]

I am in Buffalo, I’ve lived in Denver,Phoenix, as well as New England…and you mark horvath, are making a difference! Your a hero to many…I’ve never been homeless,but I’ve witnessed it, and I try to help whenever possible….thank you for all you do! If you’re ever back in upstate or western New York, please hit me up! Would love to show you the homeless situation here… ✌🏼♥️👊🏼

[@Adamlang-td9vg]

Giving to the homeless is giving to JEsus Christ himself.. Jesus says when you did something for the least of these the people with nothing you did it for me. Jesus hasn't forgotten the homeless.. The meek will inherit the earth.. JEsus is king

[@kattypan3293]

seems like a nice genuine person. Wish him the best

[@ricksspringfield45]

How many of you are a paycheck away from being homeless???

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I have to leave the house I shared with my husband/ex-husband (its complicated, but we always loved one another), because it's too much for me alone, and his brother took advantage of the inheritance monies to my disadvantage. Homelessness is one of my greatest fears. I'm praying so hard for this man. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@davidmuse4065]

Ree McLaughlin t

[@briandora]

More than we actually realize

[@7msjster]

I strive to have at least 3 or 4 months of my monthly expense and I am a tight budget. On the good side, I eat really good cause I don't by junk food, eat out, dair, meat, very little cheese, more plant-based fats and lost weight too. Now I find that people eat badly cause we are in a hurry. Access to Nutritious Food is a ritual and a privilege I don't take lightly, plus it is the second largest expense next to transportation. Also helped reduce anxiety and Bp from a more balance sugar intake, Switched to tea and reduced caffeine and sugar. We have to look at it as taking care of our health. Otherwise we are eating flavored particle board. Sorry for my rant and I am very grateful that I have never had something take me out .

[@MrDodger3222]

@@briandora But in reality, only 0.17% of the US population is homeless and that's all homeless people, not just homeless people living in their cars, on a sidewalk or in a tent. You have a far better chance of going to jail or prison than becoming homeless but why the hell does no one talk about how you could end up locked up one day too?

[@georgieann2971]

I totally know the feeling!!! I'm disabled and I recieve social security and after paying 310 a month to my dr to be alive i only have 400 dollars top live on for the rest of the month. I'm almost in the streets n i have no dang clue how to live on the streets. I pray for God to protect me

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

File bankruptsy and get that dr bill off your back its not like you have anything to lose are you planning on buying a brand new car soon? No you are not file bankruptsy go now right now and do it.

[@stella-vu8vh]

Is that for medication or a copay? Jesus. Good luck. Get on State insurance, you qualify as a ssi recipient

[@stella-vu8vh]

/disabled. How long did it take u to get disability? I'm fighting for mine.

[@ange1098]

brainwashing detergent , he/she/it won’t, too busy making the rich richer and fucking up everything else. ❤️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔰

[@ange1098]

brainwashing detergent , to go bankrupt in the UK 🇬🇧 costs £500 about $700. Crazy is it not. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔰

[@ezwayocho8296]

"If homelessness was a punishment for bad decisions, we'd all be out here"... My new motto 👍

[@ufafgd]

As a former homeless person myself (a little over 5 years ago), I understand his experience. I was out there 9 years. There becomes a point where you have to draw yourself up, ask and keep asking the right people for housing (like a case manager), keep bugging them (in a respectful manner) until they remember you and help you. It paid off for me. A little prayer helps too.

[@ladytea697]

This is so sad. I wonder why his family won’t help him. He has a grandchild so he has at least one son or daughter out there. I would never allow my parent to be homeless. Americans simply don’t GAF about their own parents. So sad and selfish. In other countries generations all live under one roof. Without family, its so hard to survive. God Bless this man. I hope he gets permanent housing 💜🙏🏾

[@deborahgoulekas71]

I don't understand how children can turn their back on the plight of their elderly parents who are struggling with financial and health issues. There's no empathy or compassion for their own family. What goes wrong to cause such negligence?

[@ladytea697]

Deborah Goulekas I don’t care if I could only afford a one bedroom. Whether my dad had to be on a bed, a couch, or an air mattress. He’d be inside with me and a roof over his head. He’d be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. He’d have food in his belly. That’s on God. Never would I let my parent live like this. Whoever this man’s children are should be ashamed of themselves. He’s not on drugs or an alcoholic so there’s no excuse for this. Shame! I see too many of these videos of elderly people abandoned by their own children and it’s disgusting.

[@ange1098]

LadyTea , it stinks too over here in the UK 🇬🇧. All everyone is concerned about is me me me. Aunts, uncles, cousins etc they couldn’t give a f**k. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔰

[@rt3156]

LadyTea Don’t assume anything. How would you have any idea weather or not they have or haven’t offered him a place. A good deal of the time a parent will say no because they don’t want to be a burden. Besides the fact that someone does not have to be a family member for me to reach out with the same amount of compassion. After all we’re all Gods creation.

[@kellynorvell5714]

@@ladytea697 ......I agree with you 100%

[@stevenmccallan9202]

There is a lot of wisdom in what this gentleman says. He is clearly not a bad person and I pray he gets the help he needs. Scary how close to homelessness most of us are.

[@sunny1433]

I have to difficulty understanding how anyone with family is left to live on the street. This man's wish to go to Tennessee & see his granddaughters is heartbreaking. Of course I don't know the family history either but still, it's very disturbing.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

You would be surprised Our govt is anti family Has been for a long time

[@sheenagriffith2635]

It's good David that you can distinguish between being a bad person and just making bad decisions. All this may not even be your fault, just hard times. But I'm wishing you get back on your feet and that your wishes are granted. You are in my prayers.

[@branchingvine]

Rent any more is way too high, even for those not homeless...at least not yet, homeless~

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

the system is designed to keep certain people poor so that other certain people can be wealthy

[@jello1847]

Brian Kay well said!!!!!👍🙏

[@SignedOff402]

Brian Kay there is a housing shortage due to immigration which brings in 100,000 per month. 50 million Mexicans live in the USA as of right now. Rentals go to the women with children.

[@ber9313]

@@SignedOff402 Quote your sources instead of speaking from your ass. Where did you get those "facts."

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

@@SignedOff402 that just may be true , nevertheless most people do know that housing mostly goes to people that create resources , mothers with children are considered a resource to keep certain people wealthy . the children will grow up and work as so called free slaves under a corrupt governmentt system just like almost every working class person . most people work hard and still retire poor while certain other people gain wealth .

[@francespagan807]

I was homeless for 2 months my brother with me on the streets of Denver and it was help I feel for this man God opened a door for us and he will open that same door for him God Bless

[@MysticButterfly9]

I am in California and I am on SSI disability, if I didn't have my brothers house to live in rent free I would have to live in my car. They literally only give me $690.00 a month and I am 59. I feel for this man .

[@julianmarsh1378]

My sympathies. But sometimes reality has to be faced head-on. Denver is an expensive place to live; very expensive. He might need to consider moving somewhere else. I understand regular housing anywhere in this godforsaken country is expensive but before I did a life switch, I simply assumed that since all I would have to live on would be my social security, would it really be so terrible to live in a state park camping ground, in a canvas wall tent? I did live in a state park for an entire year (less two weeks) and enjoyed it immensely. Just me and the dog and lots of Nature. I thought if I had to go back to that, not the worst of fates. Government and society should do more but at the same time one cannot sit around forever, waiting for someone to save you.

[@donpeace894]

Give me give me give me... No work

[@bsmiddy236]

@@julianmarsh1378 Spot On!!! Live where you can afford to live....

[@shannon2748]

That's terrible. $690 a month won't cover rent in most cities/towns and states. Plus, you need to eat and pay utilities.

[@iancannon2825]

@Rebel4truth Best wishes from Perth,Western Australia!!🙏🏻🇦🇺

[@brianburnssailorslife5383]

I get it! Im 60 and on SSDI, the 3.5 yrs it took to win a disability claim I was literally homeless and wondering the streets... Upon receiving benefits, (I am so grateful for) I bought a boat and a van and am one of the people living in cognito on the streets. Im still to young at 60 to get my retirement money and until then live just above poverty... It can happen to anyone at anytime... Im grateful to be able to buy food, gas, pay for insurances, a phone, and even chip out a few bucks for people worse off than me..

[@megflegel7454]

My prayers and thoughts are with him and all homeless people

[@watchingponies]

Poor guy. From the hospital straight back to the street. Smart, friendly guy. Yes, all they need is a room they can lock. A bed and a chair.

[@MrTmenzo]

Seemed ungrateful for the church helping any way they can. Beggars can't be choosers.

[@buttonsquiznightsBQN]

This breaks my heart noone should be homeless

[@rickwalker5203]

Haven’t seen any illegal immigrants living on the streets in San Francisco!

[@patriciakehaya6711]

And you won't they are already taken care of

[@EddieDuranLLC]

@@patriciakehaya6711 can you please explain to me how they are taken care of?

[@juanmurillo3914]

@@patriciakehaya6711 yeah they work

[@Romans1.24-27]

Unfortunately it's the veterans and the Americans that can no longer work due to disabilities

[@lindaherrera2873]

Why you don't see illegal immigrants on the streets is because a lot of them are ages of one learning to take care of themselves as cleaning and working because in their countries there are no work so their work were raising animals and Building Homes indicados for their families feeding cattle horses it's just like having a ranch as they grow they leave their families lot of them from Young ages 8 through 13 young coming to United States to find a better future and a lot of them start working on the streets and not even going to school many of them so they could learn to earn their money and a lot of them end up learning so much from being so young and learning to cook clean everything u can name, woman or man does not matter so they come to United States for a better life to make the money lot of them work 3 to 4 jobs a day and learned how to live caged up because of the government. So that's how a lot of them also open up their small businesses but believe me the majority of them start them from home still working an 8 to 5 job or 3 to 4 jobs a day depending send money back home to support their family that they've left behind and support themselves out here so this is a little backstory of why and maybe how come you may not see a lot of illegal immigrants out on the street because they have decided to come to United States to make a better life for themselves and for their family. They also learn to depend on themselves do not take from others or have other support them so they do not end up a lot of them in Bad Habit has nowadays Society our children have been raised differently than back in the day where everything is handed down to them so that's why they end up coming out a lot the way they do.

[@ryanderek8777]

This is the case for a lot of people God Bless these people and any struggling with the basic needs of life our world needs help

[@valerief1231]

So, couldn’t $6k build a very small 1 person shelter? Multiply that by 365 and that is a lot of shelters. Crap, get some rancher/farmer/ etc to donate some land on the edge of the city...this is unacceptable

[@nightfangs2910]

There are more empty buildings in America than their are homeless people, for the most part nobody truly cares if your down and out here in the states people move right past the homeless each day and widely ignore them or worse day terrible things to them driving by

[@ouivalerie]

just campgrounds is all needed, with storage units for property.....problem is young people don't give a care, cause they expect older people to pay for them and disability don't have an extra. it's necessary to separate criminals which is the drug and sex freaks that want to have rushes and lust and prostitutes......put people in those turn trickster head games in separate camps....til they quit and don't treat other people so bad so they can rush on fixes and lies and don't care about a garden .... or a child .... the care about this idea of independant life....

[@janinewetzler5037]

It's a plan, but you also have to consider the locale, edge of the city? What about the community they would be leaving behind, not to mention to accessible amenities: walk to groceries/day program meals, doctors, community centres/senior centres/libraries. None would drive, so how would it work. No paving ? How would anyone walk in sludge and mud in the wet/winter seasons? Not to mention all the infrastructure: Hydro, water, plumbing, sewage....all that infrastructure is in cities already and just closed off at sites that are not being used for housing right now. Detroit has block after block of abandoned tennment housing apartment buildings...refurbish that infrastructure, turn on the hydro/ water again, and there you go for one city: rinse and repeat in other cities across the US. DONE !

[@BeepBeep_773]

Buy a small piece of land and donate it then. Your suggestion calls for someone else to solve a problem that you worry about.

[@alexbormanbou]

Such a kind heart. He's a lovely man. I wish he finds a way out of there.

[@hammer1312]

Why is it ?? That this is swept under the rug. THIS is what the COUNTRY should be focused on. Helping these people. Im about to be out there with him. God bless this and every one out on the streets homeless.

[@maura1686]

I think Mark is the last source of genuine conversations.

[@kellynorvell5714]

This noble man mentioned that he has grandchildren in Tennessee. Do they know he's homeless in Denver? Can someone contact his family and see if he can stay with them? God help us all.

[@teemadarif8243]

We're in Tennessee. Wonder which part

[@briandora]

@@teemadarif8243 the problem is the guy that makes these videos don't seem to want people to know where or how people can reach out and help these people.a ten dollar phone and number published would allow generous people to offer help why can't it be done

[@Ahoooooooo]

@@briandora I guess because many homeless can't afford a phone and don't have an address?

[@cynthiadaw131]

Are you serious? They know. Get real. Know body or everybody dont give a rats ass about him. It is what it is. Sta uh strong Robert.

[@cautious1343]

Why doesn't he contact them ?

[@Cgh432]

People are upset at the living conditions at the border I think they should be more upset at what's going in their own cities !

[@kristenkrueger5527]

I spent two years on the street. God bless this man and thank you for the intelligent interview.

[@juneosborne862]

This is shameful in America!!! Denver is too expensive!! They need to make affordable housing for retired people. They are wonderful people that can’t afford to live there. I check prices of housing there and there are two of us and we couldn’t afford to live there.

[@jdyrj777]

If it wasnt for my 2 adult children sharing a apt i would probably be in my broken down RV still.

[@johnballard6725]

Why not move out of Denver?

[@KG-gu7gf]

The brutal thing about life is that you can not save everyone. And unfortunately that means all the good people. Sad, god bless this man and all the others.

[@glm4054]

This is what our government wants us all to believe. They can fix this TOMORROW.💔🇺🇸💔🇺🇸💔💔💔

[@moetocafe]

But you can help save at least 1 person and if everyone gets this attitude, then people can be saved.

[@atlien5320]

i wish this man the best. you can see the pain in his eyes. i hope he gets a home and gets to see his granddaughters. i also wish we had homes for everyone and better financial education so that everyone could learn how to save and manage their money.

[@deneseweatherby7378]

Prayers for this man. So sad he lives like this. Government should take care of the homeless at least housing.

[@bsmiddy236]

You mean the taxpayers...right? Go to Cali or New York or Chicago....I mean the taxes people pay there they must have all kinds of services and programs for the homeless...right?

[@glm4054]

Amen!💘💘💘

[@ConnorElliot]

Denver is a nightmare right now.

[@frankihatch]

AllGuts NoGlory illegals happened

[@maryannedelaney]

May God bless you and find you a home quickly.

[@BeepBeep_773]

Blackwood, so you want god to find this man a home and quickly. You are so thoughtful. And so clueless.

[@ambergoodwin-aldrich705]

Hugs to you Dave. Praying for you. So much pain in those eyes.

[@ritaturner9906]

What a sweet man. You would think he could qualify for income based senior housing. Five years is a long time. Especially for a senior. God bless him!

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Sending my best wishes to David for a full and speedy recovery from your surgery! I am hoping that someone in the building industry sees this video,has a heart for a fellow craftsmahn and offers an apartment, rent-free or at a low-cost to David. I know there are some wonderful people in ALL fields of the building industry , that have made a great living here, ad would LOVE TO PAY IT FORWARD....So please do!! Peace to All of Us!!!!

[@BeepBeep_773]

What's stopping YOU from contacting companies in the building trades and sending this video to them? It's easy to post and hope someone (not you) will fix this problem you worry about. If you were sincere you would get personally involved in the solution, it seems to me.

[@JayyJayyTripz]

Lord help him. I hope someone helps him . He just needs a roomate :(

[@rt3156]

JayJay- tripz are you available?

[@JS-vy7ni]

I am willing to help but i am in Arizona.

[@JayyJayyTripz]

Ill pray for you guys as well.

[@BeepBeep_773]

Why don't you help him?

[@BeepBeep_773]

@@JS-vy7ni I'll pay his way to Arizona. What are you gonna do now?

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Im so sorry for this good man,when depression hits its so impossible to function normally.I will pray for this man tonight.

[@eriklewis1671]

This man worked in his life. I can tell. Good man. 👍

[@sandrajones7896]

Come to Kirksville, Mo. there is housing here available. It’s based on your income.

[@MrDodger3222]

I hope this man gets housing soon. That's great to hear this about your hometown. If I was homeless, I would move to wherever as long as it gets me off the street.

[@elizabethanders8069]

@@MrDodger3222 AMEN to that!

[@donpeace894]

Why not move to la skid row I hear it's cheap there

[@alexmarshall8995]

Poor David , I wish you nothing but happiness sir , I'm so sorry you're In this predicament.

[@jimbear8888]

Praying this man has found shelter. God bless him.

[@planetwalker798]

Thank you, Mark. This was especially good and David is well spoken and spot on! Not sure why these older videos are showing up now? Glad to see them anyway.

[@nathalieloujein5959]

I wonder if his granddaughters in Tennessee know that he is homeless. Maybe they would give him a room wherever they live. I used to live in Tennessee (east and middle TN) and I remember that the people there were very nice and genuine, like this man seems to be. I hope David will contact his granddaughters, or any family he has, and tell them about his current plight. It's worth a try, in my opinion, because his health may not wait around until the city decides to house him. Good health to you, David, and if I were in Denver, I would try to help him.

[@YouTubeDeletesComments]

Oh, they know, but this Generation doesn't give a Fuk about Family

[@cynthiadaw131]

Dont bet on that!!! Chances are they know. Its just not a soul gives a rats ass. Trust. People just dont care.

[@sheliablack9267]

I don’t think we live in that kind of world anymore. His family may not have a room for him. I live in a three bedroom house. With eight people grandchildren daughter people these days do not care about their family. I’m in Texas but I’m from middle Tennessee. I sure do wish I could help him. He seems like a very humble man.

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

My spouse is an RN, he use to work in the ED. They would get a good handful of homeless folks, who they would try to help, but these guys would always end up back on the streets almost freezing to death or beaten badly or something rather (the system truly sucks). There would be some that the medical workers would try to help on their own time. but there was never a good long term solution so in the end they just get them clothing and gave money. One guy that they all knew all too well ended up in the hospital for a few weeks. One of the nurses who took care of him the most wasn’t there anymore. But my spouse had heard he was there (again) but it was more serious this time. They said he had no clothing, or shoes even. So we went and got him clothing and shoes and gave him money. But this happened so often and the guy would end up half clothed wo shoes, it wasn’t a good solution for him. But my spouse wanted to do something, since he didn’t know how else to help him. He ended up homeless because he got badly hurt on the job I think he had a head trauma and mentally he wasn’t all there. He had family but I think they tried to help him but he would always wander off back on the streets. Sadly he was an alcoholic as well and they couldn’t help him, it seemed he really didn’t want help, since he didn’t accept any. I’m pretty sure the man may be dead by now. Maybe they got him into a assistant living, since he was pretty ill. People’s situations may be more complicated if they have family. It’s true some family members may turn their back on their loved ones, but there are times when family issues are more complicated and they can’t help even if they wanted to. Best

[@Annarocks1969]

What a kind soul, such evident sadness in those blue eyes. Hope hes in a better situation since this interview.

[@amirjamshidi332]

Following this channel for two years, hard to find genuine content like this channel

[@tenchichrono]

With the way or government is... this will never be fixed. I feel for these people for sure.

[@tonyrigo9096]

Our government is greedy they like taking money out of our paychecks but if you fail to pay them you go to jail where is the help when we need it

[@BeepBeep_773]

We sit back and watch the government ruin everything. The government has already ruined this country.

[@wturner777]

We ain't seen nothing yet. Prepare for the 2020 crash.

[@jaX-mg3ow]

My Mother has been Depressed for many,many an we her 3 children has been dealing with depression,her Health,and she still not happy @82yrs old

[@karenkramer3760]

So happy you're helping her. I know of people that won't help their elderly parents. They stick them in a nursing home and never visit. My mother works at a nursing home and gives me sad stories about the lonely people there.

[@aprilshowers1554]

These are the people my heart goes out to. So smart, pretty much nailed homelessness in a nutshell.

[@GaryPotocki82]

God bless Mr. David, your not alone, I appreciate your story and sharing your helping and giving hope to people who are in the same boat. At any age were all I. This Together

[@nightcoder2633]

I’m sick of the finger pointing, can’t y’all see the government if failing us. We all have the power to help someone in need the trying at least...power to the people remember

[@balsamicvinegar5789]

We're failing each other. I include myself in this statement.

[@wturner777]

This video proves that the government doesn't give a crap about the people. They say they do just to get our votes.

[@n.b.925]

Omg...I will pray for this beautiful Man and I do feel so sorry for him. My husband and I have just recently retired too and we are so scared ..both of us put in a lot of hard work and many years into SSI and now that every thing is so expensive we need to try....to save which is very difficult ...and we can't go on working ,our bones and body need to stop and rest...so every one open your eyes because this is the truth this is not the GOLDEN YEARS ...TAKE CARE OF YOUR MONEY DONT JUST THROW IT AWAY...SAVE SAVE SAVE..The money we all get from SSI we all need to buy health insurance or we will get penalized ,so you are hardly left with enough money for retirement unless you, save some extra, and since all of us will get older we will get sick and older and thats where our money for sure will go too...Health insurance plans that will drain all of our retirement money..plan a b c and so on ....Oh but you no what if you are an ILLEGAL ALLIEN the government will surely take care of you.. but nothing left for us Americans....GOD BLESS ALL OF US...

[@starofdavid9919]

Same going on here in the UK

[@reginayfavors]

This pretty baby. Just breaks my heart for a person to be this age, working all their life, and then find himself or herself homeless.

[@luciachanger6505]

I hope he finds a home and some peace. its so sad older people are treated so badly in th US. such a big divide between the rich and poor there. Its so unfair. my heart goes out to him.

[@juneseed1743]

How sad ? This very shameful for his family. They won't help him. Colorado is very cold for someone to be sleeping outside. Not all ng be homeless. Prayers for this man.

[@bsmiddy236]

I'm just guessing that a big ol' democratic stronghold like Denver would have all the resources they need to tackle the homeless problem...right?

[@veryblesseddana6529]

Someone please go to Clarence dye Facebook page! He just passed away! He was my step dad! This man looks so much like him& seems to have a heart like him! Crying! I just wish ppl would look inside this ppl eyes& see the hurt& love in them! Blessings

[@Strawman333]

Thank you for shedding light on the homeless communities all over. I see homeless people with compassion now. They are all different. There is a stereotype that they are worthless. Nobody is worthless.

[@loriroberts3442]

I ran into this video and recognized David. I met him in Boulder back in 2015 at the day shelter. Yes, I was homeless in Boulder. It's a long story, guess you'll have to read the book. lol Then a program where you could sleep in churches at night safe & warm and off the street. Unfortunately a few years back it closed it's operation. It was a Godsend for me, it helped alot of people. Boulder had alot to offer but presently I don,t know what's really going on. Anyway I was surprised and sad that David was still on the street. Me I have my own apartment and is permanent. If I would run into David. My building offers programs for elderly/disabled. Pray he is doing well and NOT still homeless.

[@maggie4396]

Why he stay in Denver?? he should return home in Tennessee with his family! dangerous for a eldery person in the street!

[@watcher6935]

Your videos break my heart every time but thank you for making them. I wish everyone would watch these. I wish they would show them in schools. This is a cycle society needs to address for the humanity and for the sake of not sinking the ship.

[@debsmith1936]

God Bless you David! I also get SSD and it is barely enough for my 13 y/o Son (who has Autism) & I to live in Phoenix AZ. I get $0 Child Support and have to Hustle almost daily- but am a paycheck away from being homeless as well. It’s all a bunch of beurocratic bs. My ❤️ is with David and everyone else in his position.

[@andrewmorton395]

I have Autism AD HD OCD, I am 66 now, on state pension, in the UK, worried all the time about being homeless.

[@msprado6350]

This is so heartbreaking poor man God bless this man

[@FairysHuff]

As someone who has suffered from depression and anxiety from a young age I know how debilitating it is. In my last job, ten years ago, I tried to push through it and my body instead was like NOPE. I started having heart arrhythmias which led to black outs and my waking up on the floor daily. Not to mention the panic attacks, the breakdowns, the burnouts, the bursts of anger due to frustration and despair of my situation and inability to manage.. Its hard living with mental health issues alone. Its a struggle against yourself daily, against a society that rejects your problems as genuine and a government that seems hell bent on killing you. Just getting through each day with committing suicide is an achievement in itself. But add homelessness into the mix as well as not financial support or insufficient support and its a recipe for disaster. This video is a year and something old. I hope this man got the help he needs. I expect I'll be where he is within the next ten years. It would be nice to know not everyone in government and society are so greedy and callous that they can't help out the most vulnerable. Sadly more people die on the streets than get help into housing.. that says a lot about our society.

[@hansnews5270]

Homelessness costs city a lot of money - not to help the homeless but to pay the social workers helping the homeless

[@bsmiddy236]

Talk about a turd that won't flush!

[@lisajohnson6351]

Well, they don’t make that much but the agencies do.

[@jamesmcconnell1041]

Come to Pittsburgh PA and get into Section 8 housing and a room at the Wood Street Commons. You can live with us older poor men.

[@rachelcomindirk9574]

Sec 8 is closed where I live in Ohio and we have the lowest housing costs in the US! It can take Years like 8+ years to get into section 8. Ppl call it the Golden Ticket. Not so easy to just ‘get onto sec 8’!!

[@ymeekins6357]

Section 8 is a nightmare. Too many rules, and if you have a record, kiss your ass goodbye. same with a job. Gov. Is mental! Smh.

[@frankihatch]

Section 8 is garbage most of the buildings are filled with junkies and cockroaches

[@MrTmenzo]

@White Man whiner

[@MrTmenzo]

@@frankihatch beggars can't be choosers.

[@cassiebigley4953]

May god always be with this man and help him in his life.many blessing to this man

[@IlanDavid]

I've been watching Invisible people videos for a few days now. I feel a real connection with some of these people and their stories. I wish I could transfer some money to specific people whom their story resonated with me the most and help them out. Can you help them open a venmo account and post it with each video?

[@sin46ned]

Many of the young people have no sense of 'family" and if they do they think of them as cash cows. We are in very disturbed times.

[@seventhchild7270]

2timothy 3: 1 to 6.......in the Bible

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

I beg to differ, it's NOT only the young generation who has f#$@×% up values. My deceased father's brother is a homeless senior & tried to profit off his passing a few years ago ( he's manipulate, cunning, selfish, ect). I was born in 84. I'm hard working, responsible, ect.

[@donrudd4943]

Why are we worrying about people from other countries, when we have this.

[@eugeneallison8550]

Amen I totally freaking agree

[@calithunder]

Such a nice, calm demeanor. Very pleasant personality.

[@taikeewill16]

I’m a paycheck/disaster away... it’s a fight to stay afloat everyday. Thank god for family pooling our resources together. We need support.

This man, an American citizen, should be given assistance of some type before any illegal is given any type of freebies by the State and Federal Government. I will keep you in my prayers sir.

[@EddieDuranLLC]

What freebies do illegals get that a person like this gentleman doesn't get? Its a serious question.

[@ewalker1057]

After working all his life. This is his earnings.

[@tmusa2002]

And warning to all that this “plan” won’t work for you either. Social security cannot be your retirement plan - it is only a start where people are literally forced to contribute at least something. You must save more and start now if you haven’t already. Learn from others’ mistakes; this is the perfect story to explain what not to do. Now go watch a video on how to best save for your own retirement. I am! These videos scare me to death!

[@ewalker1057]

@@tmusa2002 Oh contraire. Many seniors have gotten rid of the box to hold all their stuff as well as all their stuff. They are living an alternative downsized lifestyle. Their monthly expenses rage from $300 to $600. No rent, mortgage, property taxes, utilities... Our youth face jobs barely pay enough to live off of let alone save for retirement. Their answer to is a minimalist lifestyle.

[@tmusa2002]

@@ewalker1057 Glad you have a plan. Mine is similar, pay off a modest home and live a minimalist lifestyle. I don’t have a large enough income to go all out in my senior years either. I’m not going to wait and see if Medicare will pull me through 😊

[@tmusa2002]

@@ewalker1057 Please explain what you mean by our youth not being paid a fair wage. I see young people joining the workforce at a wage appropriate for an inexperienced employee, just as I did back in the late 90s. Most companies have pay grades and scales that account for that and that’s how it has worked for decades. I do see a difference in young employees that they expect promotions much faster than older generations and complain about their student loans a lot louder. Welcome to life. Do your best and when you aren’t compensated for it, find a different job that does. Along the way, save for retirement or you may end up like this man.

[@ewalker1057]

@@tmusa2002 Obviously you're oblivious to the reports on how wages haven't kept up with the pay of CEO's and the profits of businesses. My scope goes back to the 1950's. If you can live off $7.25 more power to you.

[@FloGrown863]

I relate this man and he has my prayers.

[@kimberleypex]

My God , all the homeless people . Whats wrong in the world . All that kind and brave people deserve a warm home , food , and friends . God 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 help this man !

[@ollies5121]

Bless him.🙏🏻

[@chantellchampange652]

I wish people give homeless persons" a opportunity to have affordable housing; It's a serious issue in america I know am was one too homeless it make me cry listening. I pray for change in this ederly man life. Tax breaks for people whom want to built housing lowincome prayer is the answer don't give up ! Bless you

[@marlenebragelman7251]

He seems to be a very kind man.

[@tonyn9858]

Take care David good luck to you my friend. tony from ratby Leicestershire Uk

[@bonnieburrello353]

THIS COULD BE ANY ONE HERE LISTENING! YOU, YOUR SON YOUR DAUGHTER YOUR FATHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR UNCLE YOUR COUSIN, ANY ONE OF US! GOD SAVE THE HOMELESS N POOR THAT ALL THEIR NEEDS BE MET N LOVE BE THEIR SHELTER FOREVER!🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌞

[@tmusa2002]

Let these videos be our lesson. Retirement savings and planning for your senior years is no joke. Spread the word and share advice and tips to your friends and family.

[@emmajones8838]

Praying for you that you find a nice. Home i was homeless for a long time to 6 years call on God he will answer amen

[@russgilbertson8689]

This was very insightful. Thank you for this post.

[@eskiemax5133]

Bless him, could be any/all of us...

[@SirGeorge53]

A AAA is serious stuff. I had one rupture about 5 years ago and it took me several months to build back any kind of strength. Here this guy is out on the sidewalks with no help to make sure he can recover.

[@RandyR]

I am nearly in the same boat. They raised the rent last year so I am having to sale most of my belongings and it is a daily job. I am having to choose between health or survival.. Have 16 medical conditions. Praying people will wake up and start caring. Disability barely pays the rent It is over 110 here and thousands are stuck on the streets 😟

[@sambarnes3887]

Hope this man is okay now. Wonderful man ❤️

[@audreylindsay]

wonderful human being

[@missycat5783]

I hope he is able to rent a room in somebody's home for the $400 per month. Glad he has granddaughters. Maybe they can help him find that room.

[@sallyclay1974]

I'm retired in Danbury, Ct. I don't think I could live like that. I luv my electricity , and plumbing. I pay rent every month, Good luck to the homeless. Especially to the elderly. Life gets harder as u get older automatically.

[@monalisanail5431]

Well good for you

[@kvmalley]

I’m 66 and I feel for him! More and more people every day are falling to this! It’s scary to know that most senior citizens in this country are one event away! Something’s gotta give……..

[@lonia.5283]

May God Bless you ❤️🌷❤️