Father and Son Homeless in Los Angeles’s Echo Park Lake

UPDATE: after this interview, I reached out to LAHSA. I just learned LAHSA was able to help them today. Adrien and Rodger are no longer living in a tent!
The one thing that messes me up more than anything is when I see homeless children. I worked as a family outreach case manager for four years at a Los Angeles Winter Shelter. It was probably the most rewarding and most heartbreaking job I have ever had.
This morning I was on a call with an executive from one of my favorite homeless services. Because of the affordable housing crisis and the coronavirus pandemic's influence on the economy, she was telling me about the increase in families with children living in tents.
I was handing out socks at Echo Park Lake talking to a couple who I met five years ago in their tent downtown. They both looked great. The last time I saw them, they were suffering from addiction. The woman is now in housing, and because some housing does not allow couples, her partner of all these years stays in a tent. They recognized me. It was really awesome seeing them sober and healthy.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a man cooking on a camping stove in front of his tent. The man was kneeling partly sticking out of the tent talking to a young boy standing looking at the food. My guess it was dinner time. I don't like to interrupt people, but I had to go ask if they were homeless living in that tent. I mean, it was rather obvious, but I don't often see kids outside in homeless encampments, so I walked over and asked them if they needed socks just to start a conversation.
Adrien has been living with his son Rodger in a tent near Downtown Los Angeles for five days. Adrien speaks with broken English, and Rodger did help translate a little, but some of my understanding came from our conversations after this interview.
Adrien and Rodger were sharing a four-bedroom house with other people. One of them was Rodger's babysitter. I am not 100% sure, but it looks like Rodger has special needs. The father and son lived in a bedroom together. That living relationship lasted for seven years. I don't speak Spanish, so I am not completely clear on this next part, but drama happened, forcing Adrien and Rodger outside with no place to live.
When I asked Adrien if any homeless services were helping him, he didn't understand my question. Adrien started referring to the Echo Park Lake homeless community. It is awesome they are in a homeless encampment that has formed into a community, but no one and especially no child should be sleeping outside homeless.
One of Adrien's wishes was for more cans of cooking gas. After the interview, I opened my wallet and gave them some money. I started to walk away when Rodger came running saying "hey Mr. you just gave my dad one of his wishes." I didn't really understand what Rodger was referring to, so I asked. Rodger said, "my Dad wishes for cooking gas and now he can buy it."
I have already been in content with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, who said they will go find Adrien and Rodger tomorrow to offer services. I know from experience, that homeless services will do what they can to get children off the streets. The scary part is, with 30 million households at risk of being evicted, we are going to see many more children living in tents, which is where you come in.
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UPDATE: after this interview, I reached out to LAHSA. I just learned LAHSA was able to help them today. Adrien and Rodger are no longer living in a tent! 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.

[@emiliano4091]

Can we set up a go fund me ????

[@emiliano4091]

Or get his cell phone number ????

[@auryrodriguez4718]

How can I help them? Now?

[@auryrodriguez4718]

Please tell me how to help them now

[@renii4819]

Please update us on their situation if it gets better, or if we get help em directly. These 2 remind me of my family, it breaks my heart.

[@samuelzyambo3529]

I was homeless with my Dad for many years, we used to sleep on the floor I had no beddings, but my Dad I managed to help me to go to school even if we where homeless until he died, I left by myself ended in an orphanage but still I managed to finish school, go to college and graduated in cyber security! Life is not easy!! I still miss my Dad

[@rubyliciousness1]

Wow you are so strong and have made your father proud!

[@DROPTHEBEATSAMWIZE]

Thank you for sharing that

[@madarahakaishin]

My dad just died and unfortunately I'm homeless... I'm sorry for your lost it isn't easy stay strong

[@Chef_benny_eats123]

Thanks for sharing. Your going to do great things. Keep your head up. I miss my dad too.🙏

[@universalredguard]

Sleeping on the floor is the best for humans and all other creatures so what are you saying other than social conditioning talk .

[@TheRowdyRudy]

that kid has the attitude of a champion with a father that has a heart of gold.

[@tragicoalex7066]

It’ll break him down slowly day by day been there not so bad but struggled

[@leeanngarcia8503]

Couldn't of said it better myself!

[@ricomax4103]

All he wanted was his ebt, a blanket and gas to cook 😔 please lord bless this man 🙏

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

The kid doesn't know any better. If he stays homeless, he'll grow up to be a very bitter young man.

[@pepegonzalez9979]

But his father has no balls 🥜

[@Godisfirst21]

This kid is happier than most rich kids.

[@supra95ful]

Probably won't be more successful than rich kids...

[@Godisfirst21]

@@supra95ful Or more successful than a rich kid.

[@bobsmith962]

No video games. And more time outdoors.

[@crucifire9224]

Wait till puberty

[@JJ-3721]

@@supra95ful depends on how you define success: money or happiness

[@staceygandy2009]

He didn't ask for much. That shows good people and deserves alot more.

[@chaseroberts3111]

the kid has something most kids don't. A loving , attentive , caring FATHER

[@chaseroberts3111]

@Blacklisted and Proxy Stalked thank you for your tolerance

[@pietvelkens219]

how do you know?

[@chaseroberts3111]

@@pietvelkens219 it's just my opinion looking at the interview, the son appears happy and the Father pleasant and concerned about the son's welfare

[@Anthony10955]

exactly :'(

[@LeslieJ-L]

We have updates on them on our gofundme page anything helps thanks. www.gofundme.com/f/helping-a-single-homeless-father-son?sharetype=teams&member=7465550&+share-sheet&rcid=2ce289b9cc5645368d1e7dfdd37c9682

[@MrCyclique]

That kid deserves happiness. Hope their life takes a turn for the best.

[@MrCyclique]

@DanOfTheWild then let's hope he manages to get them out of here. This channel is really doing important work

[@marvinbergamo4571]

Define happines.... Man maybe somebody is happy in a way you cant understand

[@todd1606]

AMEN

[@MrCyclique]

@@marvinbergamo4571 it's true, happiness is a subjective thing. After watching a lot of these videos I doubt you're happier on the streets than out of them though.

[@tinaroberts5858]

@@marvinbergamo4571 you are so right.

[@jesusortiz3327]

UPDATE 12/19: I found Roger and Adrian at my local supermarket. Found out he’s getting help and doing well at the moment living in a Hotel. Rogers school has given them gift cards for food and clothes, and has also received help from a church that even gave them a car to get around. Roger and Adrian are very thankful for all the help and support they have received. Adrian also mentioned Roger was also a little sad that they weren’t able to take the pup seen in the video. Both Roger and Adrian are in good spirits and continue to be strong and hopeful for the future.

[@ΝΖΚ]

💙🧡❤💙🧡❤

[@renteria13709]

Please share the go fund link for Roger and Adrian so that hopefully more people will help them out. www.gofundme.com/f/helping-a-single-homeless-father-son

[@saladbowlpyro3680]

Thank you for the update

[@nayasea3918]

you made my day i am happy now hearing they are doing better no family with children should be homeless anywhere in the world we are humans not animals

[@chrysichrysi7889]

That's great news! I'm kind of conflicted though because I don't know how good this is to show Roger and his dad to the entire world including his classmates and entire school living in a tent with no money. It's easy to imagine that it doesn't have only positive effects on the boy knowing that everyone knows that he and his dad were homeless. It's sad that this kind of exposure is what it took for people who're better off, to react and get them Off of the streets.

[@dreena7870]

I cried... I can’t believe how ungrateful I can be at times 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Dappermoneyy]

U fine asl tho Lmaoo😭😭

[@trendgil]

Here with you.

[@j.hernandez3825]

All you can do is try to give back to others I think we are all ungrateful

[@hectorbahena1834]

It's important to remember how privilege we are.

[@igotcutefeet6942]

@@Dappermoneyy bruuuuuh not the time 💀💀💀💀

[@vinago100]

Thats really hard to swallow when you see a kid homeless.

[@echase416]

The numbers higher than we think. Even look at Food Bank use. 40% of clients are children.

[@tinaroberts5858]

@Austin T others millions don't matter, lots of millionaire's donate money, on the ground work is needed everywhere in the world to make sure these people are getting the help they need.

[@nickb5689]

Yes, but the love of his father is large.

[@Opochtli]

Hard to swallow for sure.

[@ericpreston5826]

@Austin T yea children and vets.

[@altheamills7664]

what a spirited little boy, God bless them

[@robwright5940]

The challenge is there are drugs all around him. I`m worried.

[@tinaroberts5858]

@@robwright5940 I had drugs around me alot of my life, I have never done drugs, never has a great role model in his dad. That matters.

[@Opochtli]

Agreed

[@andydecastro11]

Sadly he's hiding it inside you can hear it in his voice

[@howmuchprofitimade6953]

I’ll star helping homeless a video coming soon reason of video record is to encourage others to do the same

[@CarlosFlores-zp7wc]

My church is across the street from there. I'm gonna definitely pay him a visit and help them!

[@kimichibimpap2375]

Bless you

[@geetywaziri8321]

What a nice gesture....God bless you with everything good. May your heart be filled with happiness always.

[@edgarmoreno3215]

Please update us in the comments to see how they’re doing!

[@trexmidnite]

Their whole act was to drain money from cameraguy

[@chispuda]

How do we help him? Maybe he can get a gofund me account.

[@alejandranavarro5047]

The kid kept saying he’s happy and you could see his dad wanted to break down and cried but he smiled instead. Such a great dad

[@lynny5510]

That young boy is a bright light in a dark world!

[@bealightinthisdarkworld8225]

Yes. He is.

[@Faithmadelegacy]

Absolutely ❤️

[@cartoonsanjo2275]

🙏

[@Ricobaca]

Dark world would be the The World hole he wasn't born in.

[@icxcnika7722]

@clarence powell he is in his country he's clearly a naturally born us citizen. You're just a presumptuous nincompoop.

[@CHRISPELA001]

This kid is my Hero . I love his attitude towards the situation. Many people complain and have it all .

[@lycapinho2410]

I couldn't agree more. If everyone out there faced the hard times with the same attitude would be so much easier to get over them. May God bless and keep father and son and provide a safe and cozy place for them 🙏❤

[@sirkoes187]

Very true.

[@SouthernFisherman]

Yes sir I got to show this to my kids and my kids got it Made I always tell my kids they never show no appreciation for what they got

[@ΝΖΚ]

💙💙💜💜

[@Zxzoxopeneyes]

100% real @chris pelayo

[@feereel]

Roger is a student at my moms school . Despite having a learning disability she says he is a bright and attentive student even tho his mom recently died of cancer

[@ΝΖΚ]

Omg 😭💔💔

[@liliabarajas2222]

@feereel are you guys helping them??they seem really nice people

[@jesusgudino34]

Can you let you’re mom know if she can find out more info on where they’re staying or what park, so I can try to find them and help them get a place to stay ? Please I would really appreciate it

[@LotusBlossom29]

😭😭😭

[@konfidentlykeiko1997]

Please please please tell me how old he is and if she knows anything he’s into. I live in the area and I want to bring him some x mas gifts!!

[@joeoreo2498]

And the government wants to send millions in aid to other countries, when our own ppl are struggling n living in the streets. Take care of the American ppl first.

[@mrvuthyband]

That aid is going into the pockets of the corrupt officials in that country, trust me.

[@michaelb3138]

@@mrvuthyband You read my mind!....They call it "Special Interest"

[@iloke11]

Yes, Send aide to the countries they are fleeing from so they don’t come here and try to live off taxpaying citizens!

[@AJ-ku9jz]

@@iloke11 loool are u for real? There's many born and bred Americans who are homeless.

[@ab8588]

And paying for stupid wars and bailing out big business.

[@samuelw74]

Hope that boy don't lose his smile ...and father more strength and blessings for the dad and son

[@Treece]

The kids gonna make it - His attitude is that of a warrior ⚔️ God bless

[@XLNC616]

Until he discovers drugs

[@brothermanv]

Amen, Treece 🙏🏾

[@Treece]

@WEST LOS 323 right

[@Treece]

@@brothermanv 🤘

[@Treece]

@@mikep6147 You have issues , I can tell

[@tals658]

Humble kid while we have this famous tik toker crying over losing followers

[@breanniewilson3596]

Yes. It’s sickening how people have so much money they don’t even know what to do with it and there’s people suffering in the street.

[@Sarcastic_Asmodeus]

Just shows you how disconnected a lot of these "influencers" are. But the true fault lies within the people who worship and keep throwing money at those brats.

[@craigbarragan1893]

That girl needs a good kick in the pants.

[@moodmeditation4458]

He may start vloging life of kid as a homeless.

[@flowerfleur8105]

@@moodmeditation4458 your comment makes no sense

[@jcrr6409]

Pops is going to heaven. Many leave their kids behind. He did not. And he is able to put a smile on that little angel's face eveyday. As a parent is my worst fear not to be able to provide for my family.

[@lindabarrios180]

You can tell the dad feels awful for his child 😢 😔 😪

[@ramiroperez2461]

Sometimes providing love is the best thing you can provide to your child 🙌

[@fatdabs7379]

That was a biggest pain I've ever gone through as I didn't have food one night and my daughter kept saying she was hungry that shit hurt like a motherfuker at that moment in time it does make sense to go in the store and steal food. I had to go to the restroom and cry. I didn't want my kid seeing me like that.

[@hvega8199]

3 wishes. Ebt food for his son Blanket for his son Propane to cook for his son 🙏🏽

[@trendgil]

Yes.💯

[@trd830]

His son's happiness will keep them motivated. I wish the homeless all the best ❤

[@acer4237]

That’s so much on the child to carry

[@anniemomma5389]

U ain't lien... We need more light like that boy has in this world 🌍

[@krusto9318]

Not all homeless are good ppl. Just like all non homeless are good ppl, get it?

[@dannymorales9883]

So sad, I'm sure the father feels bad inside. Glad they got help.

[@malibuluv209]

Yeah if you see he tried to tighten his lips for first couple times in the beginning trying not to cry while his son spoke

[@fblua]

Yes and the boy is really sad in side. He is just trying to be kind with his father. I am latin and I know very well the child is doing so as a culture behaviour to avoid making his father feel so bad. The only gift or help he can do is that. This is very very sad for all humanity, we should help people as much as possible.

[@SpideyDelivers]

Look at his facial expression when his son speaks at the start of the video

[@mikewithapike5338]

Read the update they good now

[@kalikujo9618]

Where is this guy ??

[@jessila]

His 3 wishes, not a house but blankets for his son aaaaawww I cried

[@renteria13709]

Check out the go fund me link and help us make Roger’s Christmas Joyful

[@Erick_Morales]

Why he didn't who's a job?

[@trendgil]

Me too

[@JLD5500]

@@Erick_Morales What do you mean?

[@WhiteLiteBarbie]

He misunderstood

[@husseinhussein766]

I’d love to donate to the dad and the kid, they shouldn’t be living like that. They got such great heart.

[@rafflegiveaways]

I'll match whatever you donate let's all help them

[@khalilholmes3814]

Facts shit sad bro

[@husseinhussein766]

@@rafflegiveaways sorry for the late response, but let’s do it,

[@abigailcmartinezx32691]

Were u guys able to donate ??

[@hoan23498]

I want in 🙋‍♀️ is there a go fund me? Or anyway we can contribute?

[@HerissDirgantara_]

The Kid: Well, I'm always Happy :) Me: Still find it hard to be grateful for things that I have 😭

[@black_damask1085]

ada juga youtubers indonesia komen di mari

[@u2fkeys665]

Okay how about helping out instead of blabbering on KZbin..

[@mohammeduddin4764]

@u2f keys maybe shut up instead of blabbering on KZbin just a thought

[@u2fkeys665]

@@mohammeduddin4764 dork

[@AbbyLanuzo]

We all have our "happy place". You just have to find yours 😊

[@spaceoddessy1]

He is smiling to keep his composure for his child.

[@flowersfromh-evanlakshmi7577]

Yes I noticed the worrisome on his face as he was smiling.

[@lupenunez3984]

I’m going to echo park tomorrow to find them

[@e1oq]

You're kind. please help them. Thanks

[@Hypee059]

@@e1oq please let us know if you do find them sir , we’d appreciate it !

[@sarahf.s.2961]

God bless you and God bless them.

[@HamidMohamed-cv2sx]

Good bless you .

[@izbavynasotlukavago]

God love you.

[@michellebarrow6586]

I SLEPT IN MY CAR WHEN I WAS 17 AND 18 YEARS OLD ....VERY SCARY TIMES ...I THANK GOD I HAD A CAR TO SLEEP IN ..SOME DONT EVEN HAVE THAT. I PRAY FOR ALL HOMELESS ...ITS ROUGH OUT THERE ...THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND OTHERS .....

[@ethanstorms4826]

that's messed up they got scammed outta the home they lived in. Hope they get the help they need

[@lolothecholo3116]

I think he gets frustrated waiting for them social workers... I hope someone helps him get off the street , his boy doesn't deserve to be out on the street like that.

[@thepowerofyourvoicepodcast]

Very sad, this stuff happens. Having a roommate who you think pays the rent and one day come home to find all your stuff on the lawn or worst, stolen. No one should have to be homeless. :(

[@carlv8168]

That whole house/apartment scenario was still vague. Did I understand that they first lived in an apartment for 7 years, then decided to rent a single family house, but got "hosed" by the scammer landlord?

[@greenandgold143]

@@carlv8168 yes 😢

[@wendygraciano2895]

@@carlv8168 Basically what he said was that they were living in an apartment and then they applied to rent an actual house but the person who was going to rent it out scammed them. He mentioned that they took the money and then some more, so I’m assuming he meant rent and deposit? He couldn’t really say the whole story in English.

[@veezy1821]

Much respect to a man who never abandon their family!

[@Lushus40]

The Little Boy Made Me Cry, Happy And Sad ♥️♥️😭😭

[@josephferrell7403]

He has a big heart !!! And good Father !! Yup

[@Red-mo2uo]

Poor man just desires a single blanket so much. I’m sitting here in a big ol bed with multiple blankets on me with a stupid phone in my hand

[@paulamartinez7224]

Go there and help they. It's no so difficult

[@Red-mo2uo]

@@paulamartinez7224 that’s why I’ve been running a fundraiser

[@Red-mo2uo]

Ik but it’s easy to feel guilty

[@IwasBlueb4]

Grub o u sound so sweet

[@IwasBlueb4]

@@paulamartinez7224 YOU go and help.....dont be telling others what to do...You dont know where Grub o is, who he is, or what his circumstances are....He may be 10, may be 90, maybe have near to no money and over the other side of the world.... Who are you to judge ???

[@VillaBlanc]

Three wishes: Blanket Gas for his stove And Ebt activation for food for his son😭

[@robbb416]

A home would be nice🙏🏽

[@luknatu5446]

But no wish connected with new job...

[@robbb416]

@June Bee well if we can support killing ppl with our taxes and funding other horrific stuff then why can't we use it for good? You shouldn't look down on ppl cause tomorrow you could be in the same position.

[@robbb416]

@June Bee you're making huge assumptions which verified your racism and discrimination.

[@standdown4929]

@@robbb416 She never mentioned race, you did!

[@EFinch]

Blankets, Gas, and food. Three things I take for granted everyday.

[@lorenzoburton3974]

Same here.

[@maplecosy9429]

I don't.

[@luckyman9903]

:(

[@tony-ce7qp]

your so right!

[@frefra101]

Flushing the toilet with clean water cause people don’t even have water to drink and we are here flushing it away. 1st world problems

[@harleynut1969]

Truly sad this really is terrible. Prayers for them.

[@lolothecholo3116]

Thank you for having a good ❤

[@hiiiadamm]

❤️

[@ggff5580]

Less prayers, more action.

[@12spidersinacoat]

@@ggff5580 that's communist 0_0

[@ggff5580]

@@12spidersinacoat how is that? 🤣🤣

[@allclassallthetime4739]

This one’s real sad just bc a boy should not be living like that he’s even sweet and has a good attitude

[@Bia_ynn]

"Well I'm always happy" - the kid ;o Touched my heart.

[@lolothecholo3116]

Mine too.

[@TATTEDUP_GEE213]

First Hispanic family I seen on invisible people💔 single dad taking care of his son👨‍👦 my hat🧢 down 2 this man👏 hope everything works out for them 🙏

[@isabelchaparro2608]

Pobre señor 😣 we’re all one paycheck away from this.

[@darcandelaria]

@@isabelchaparro2608 si pero pobresito el niño! Los dos me rompieron el corazón 💔 😥

[@tinaroberts5858]

@@isabelchaparro2608 so true!

[@normacorella2250]

This is so bad... I feel bad for the kid because he so young to be homeless...he should be taking online courses right now... This whole Government Sucks... I do hope they get the help they need....🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sarahpeller6317]

True! Why so few latinos interviewed here?

[@nansix6667]

The camera guy just keeps reminding them “but your homeless” like dude I’m sure they realize they are homeless 🙄

[@nannetteenriquez3402]

It’s like he wanted them to admit defeat..not right. The dad is doing his best to remain calm and collected. It’s a very Mexican thing to roll with the punches while doing our best.

[@MankindFails]

That's because the camera guy is an extremist. The type that think people should be given everything and that it's horrible that it doesn't happen. While the dad knows he just had a bad luck, he's getting help and things will be better soon. So he wont be as dramatic as the camera guy would like too for his show and his ideology.

[@Gean15]

i noticed that as well 😔

[@temujinkhan6326]

Thats how he makes his living

[@bgeezy3881]

Not fond of the camera guy he's exploits homeless

[@sme7385]

All the money in the world cannot buy a good heart like this father and son show their deepest love for each other.

[@cassie9005]

That kid has a heart of gold. His father must have taught him really well.

[@MrOnewallatatime]

@Bret Leonetti How to be a good person. You should take some notes

[@choruzvargas4009]

He taught him to always be in good spirit just look at the father speaking all his failures without breaking apart

[@cassie9005]

@Bret Leonetti take note. His father taught him how to be a decent human being.

[@johnjohng668]

Bret Leonetti it’s no ones fault they became homeless. Who taught you that? We are highly educated professionals and once we were on the brink of losing everything. So, life can take a turn unexpectedly and yes, it can happen to anyone. The father here taught his son what most people will never have or attain: happiness without material possessions, joy, peace, positive spirit, hope! I will take living in a tent for awhile if I could’ve been taught these values at a young age.

[@frederic6998]

greatest country to make crack heads and homeless.

[@BlackExpatMom]

The saddest part is if he asks for help, the broken system will try to take his son away from him. He needs assistance navigating the services his child qualifies for, and not for his son to be removed from his care; a joy that will turn into pain. May God bless their journey.

[@SuperDsarmiento]

Pops gots paint on his shirt. That's a hard working homeless man.

[@ironrye4317]

Occasionally working u meant to say

[@K0bbii]

Your rot is showing

[@sandragalindo370]

Please reach me if you find this father, I will like to help him out.

[@kyk2655]

Orr its an old shirt

[@laurabuckley9219]

That sweet kid, still happy as long as he’s with his Dad 😢

[@mechakrouni5239]

There are people who have everrything and still not satisfied, and there are people who have nothing but still laughing wauw😔❤

[@MadMaxMFP-dc6kw]

Saida Enna He's got a brand new tent and a cell phone, nice haircut, clean and overweight well fed. 5 days homeless, like camping, doesn't look destitute to me.

[@mechakrouni5239]

@@MadMaxMFP-dc6kw oké im verry happy too hear that🙌🙏, but still even it was only 2 days it's still difficult nobody should live like that.. In from holland and not that good in english hahaha but i do my best

[@user-in8xx1xu5b]

Aka all the “influencers” on social media

[@frankrey6764]

MAybe cause they know that The Joy of the Lord is their strenght Pray for them ! please thanks God bless u too.

[@mechakrouni5239]

@@frankrey6764 thats true and thank you for your blessings🤲, everrytime i pray i also take this people in my prays i always do alhamdulillah💯

[@koopakeepkingdom5011]

That is a REAL man he is homeless and he is taking care of his child

[@ninawarren7525]

They’re literally homeless but okie 👌 🙄

[@koopakeepkingdom5011]

@@ninawarren7525 did you not read my comment??????? I did say he WAS homeless..........damn snowflake

[@alfonsojhamila8591]

As he should, as everyone in their situation should. Why is this considered something special

[@pharoh32]

@@alfonsojhamila8591 it’s special cause people aren’t taking care of their kids. Homeless or not

[@koopakeepkingdom5011]

@@alfonsojhamila8591 i will assume you have never been homeless well i have and it is a very hard struggle

[@Gypsyqueen7]

I woukd be happy to donate $ 20. I dont have much myself Im disabled on budget. But its Christmas and I would like to help.

[@cortashaelam320]

It doesn't matter about the amount, as long as you give from your heart. You are truly blessed.

[@user-cb5bh3tm6v]

Thank you for your kind words and donation wish you the best

[@Kzombie]

World really need more people like you. God bless you.

[@kydcali]

I don't think your efforts are appreciated enough. The fact that you dedicate a whole channel to this, and started out of the kindness of your heart..... I truly appreciate you and I know others do too. You've saved and helped many people. Have a great day.

[@kluwe801]

That shatters my heart seeing a father and son, being homeless. God bless them.

[@gabe7130]

No matter what the situation he’s trying his best to be a great father to his son. Hope people that live in the area can help them to get situated and his son back in school.

[@danielzarate2897]

this is the most direct way to get to them the person who opened the go fund me is close friends to them

[@entvisual]

“He Has Food He Happy” ayee God bless that man and him! 💜😆

[@entvisual]

ye

[@thegreatone5059]

Why'd you say "but it's homelessness not camping!" when the kid said he's happy?! The fuck. Come on bro he's a kid.

[@jairbetancourt3491]

That was pretty fucked up on god

[@hellogbye.2047]

Right, then he replied half happy half sad and the dad looked and it broke my heart

[@losxmatitas6950]

Man im a 27 grown man but this hurts man, literally got tears just seeing the kid man!!! Damn so sad

[@IwasBlueb4]

awwww....theyre getting help now....dont worry ...and the kid is a happy little boy

[@trendgil]

Im 32, i have a son whom resembles him so much, i can't stop crying..

[@alexanaya5023]

They got scammed out of renting a house with roommate. That sucks

[@H_A_F_GAMING]

the baby sitter got cheated on and they split up so he no longer got some one to split rent with

[@susiesmiles4769]

I'm so glad they are no longer living in a tent.

[@t0neeh213]

No..... he was renting a place out with another family and they decided to move out to a house with the same house mates/ other family he was renting with and the other family “the babysitter” got ripped off.... and he lost money from the down payment and became homeless

[@dragonrebornvy]

@@t0neeh213 YUP, the situation got mistranslated. Both the baby sitter and her husband AND this family got ripped off by the Landlord. :-(. What a shitty landlord.

[@chuckyyes]

The interviewer should of told them yea no one cares buddy

[@TheMartfam]

What a big example of this little boy, he was still happy. God blessed them. Glad to hear they were able to get help.

[@jamescarter5153]

There are quite a few people living in warm homes that do not smile like this.

[@wesleydavis4012]

He's from Mexico. Have you ever been? Sleeping in a tent in a US park is better then living in a Mexican barrio trust me.

[@ernestcortes1392]

@@wesleydavis4012 If he's from Mexico, he's slept in better than a tent @ a park, in his own Barrio. Lmfao. You got it all twisted... I know people In the "Mexican Barrio" with 3 story houses living better than your common white folk. Sh17 I know people from the Mexican Barrio who make more legit $ than you and I combined... 🤔🤐

[@moogleking]

No child should be homeless

[@sabin97]

in usa they should. they dont practice the normal capitalism practiced everywhere else. they practice a particularly savage form, and they see millions upon millions of homeless children as acceptable. otherwise they would take action against it.

[@user-mc1im1gb4d]

@Sanjay Gupta I hope you never have kids

[@frederic6998]

@T K. american or not it doesn't matter, but anyway this kid is american.

[@ttg1000_1]

you mean no one should be homeless*

[@anthonywest7583]

GOD BLESS THIS FATHER AND SON.

[@domino523]

We don’t realize how privileged we are until we see someone wishing for things that we take for granted everyday. I was depressed I couldn’t take my kids on vacation for spring break. All this father wanted was a blanket, gas and some food stamps. 😩

[@jasonp.6470]

I wasn’t sure I had a heart anymore, but these two just broke what’s left of it. God bless these people 🙏

[@jaycarl1562]

God has already blessed them, by giving them people like us who find it in our heart to do something about their hardship. I have family in that area, will try to locate and do what I can. From what I have read here, I won't be the only one.

[@jeremiahochoa1989]

Man when the boys said I'm always happy and the dad had to force a laugh. The pain in his eyes tells a story. Hope it works out for them

[@RickSuaz]

That little boy is so full of life and laughter.. even through their difficult times these guys deserve a peaceful home. I truly hope they get through this Pronto.

[@joymacasieb5417]

This broke my heart and reminds me of everything I take for granted ugh :( I’m so glad they were helped what a sweet precious family ❤️

[@killanige]

That boy should not be in the streets. This pisses me off.

[@Lott0Jay]

Well this is America for you they don't care

[@ifinallyfoundthebeef]

@Davin L you really think that fostercare will love and treat him better than his own dad? The fostercare system can be worst than living on the streets.

[@readynow12345]

@James Stephens That kid is living in paradise compared to mexico.

[@theojanssen6901]

That little boy is soldier you see the pain in his fathers eyes but his sons smile is so powerfull may Allah returns you back to a better life

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Original Semitic Text. Guys, YOU NEED TO READ THIS YaH The Heavenly FATHER was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@shakibahsan6384]

@@Praise___YaH all of this because the dude said Allah! Get a life man!

[@Praise___YaH]

@@shakibahsan6384 His NAME is YaH. Allah is NOT a Name, Allah translates “The Most High” and The Most High’s NAME is YaH AND YaH’s Name means LIFE, which looks like, I HAVE A LIFE there “SHISH-KA-BOB”

[@theojanssen6901]

@@Praise___YaH you are crazy man even a dog will not understand you

[@jorgeroldan2241]

This is sad . Poor kid , I going to echo park tomorrow will do my best to find them !!!!

[@jlnfrs5022]

fr ah that's so helpful thank you i'll find you and i'll say thank you

[@njeshkymani9656]

Pls update coz I’d like to help too...

[@alos.h256]

That's amazing. I hope you found them.

[@stephaniecardoza2137]

Did you find them

[@thefernman1885]

Any luck?

[@josorto9505]

Wow, that kid is incredible. He's living in a tent with his father and yet he still has a happy face, Amazing. I need to show this video my daughter so that we can start to count our blessings.

[@IwasBlueb4]

he gets to spend time with his dad....tents can be fun when ur a kid

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

believe it or not a kid would take a bullet for their parents.

[@halreneau6343]

Someone help this man and his son asap .

[@I_amBunnyLip]

@@OneLoveShaka what if they live elsewhere in the country? You’re not helping either my guy. I don’t either live in the state of CA so I’m hoping there’s a link, call an agency, or any other method.

[@halreneau6343]

Yeah im already helping feed 5 kids that had no food last weekend

[@pinkiesue849]

@@halreneau6343 proud of you

[@joannemates6367]

This breaks my freaking heart!! I hope the universe sends them exactly what they need, really soon. Much love, strength and peace, from Country Victoria. Australia. Xx

[@QueenAllero]

The people that cheated them need to go to prison, and rot in hell

[@warrior9326]

He should be punished

[@Mr.Perry33]

Democrat politicians

[@IwasBlueb4]

I think people who wish anyone to rot in ( your interpretation of hell_) is evil

[@ImmortalExplorer]

They should be hung from the lamposts.

[@epe746]

the term is "burn" in hell. Rot is for prison. just saying...

[@Eebz515]

I hope the person who ripped them off sees this smh. Humans could be so evil smh

[@BCruise-rs9xy]

God please help this father and his son🙏

[@colt4505]

Does your god only help people if you ask? Like does he just watch everyone who is suffering until someone like you comes along with an internet prayer?

[@BCruise-rs9xy]

@@colt4505 is this a serious question because I don't want to ASSUME anything?? If it is then I would say IDK ! I also know that prayer is power🙏beyond understanding🙏💕💖💞God bless

[@maplecosy9429]

@@colt4505 DON'T DUMP ON GOD. HUMANITY ALWAYS DOES THAT SO HE QUIT YOU

[@BCruise-rs9xy]

@@maplecosy9429 God bless

[@maplecosy9429]

@@BCruise-rs9xy 🙏

[@ellieelle5177]

That father must be so heartbroken to have to see his kid through smile through all of this pain. 😔

[@nicholson2099]

Some of these people just need a ride out of Cali. The cost of living is just to freaking high. IMO

[@nice8125612]

Nah bro. Don't act like the people are the problem when generations of minorities were the ones blamed for the city ills and high cost of living when they've been working here building L.A, long Beach, and your backyard. Stop listening to the media and realize the problem come from the city council saying that no we can't afford to house and give basic human rights to the people but that new development that the people are not benefiting from can get a couple of millions. Hell they even get yo tax dollars to do so. Regardless of the result the state and city are responsible for the outcome of the ills since they balled so hard for that position and power to do something. Fuck them not taking responsibility and creating racial segregation with the game of thrones bs they have in order to get paid more.

[@rogerj9110]

That's totally a good point but the issue is that most people who are poor can't just pick up their things and move. Moving out of state costs thousands of dollars and most people in these bad financial situations usually have tens of thousands in debt making it harder for them to move. Also there aren't many jobs for unskilled workers that would help facilitate a move so you need to move someone and find a job after you move so you need a few months of salary saved. Hopefully there will be some easier ways help these people relocate.

[@user-in8xx1xu5b]

Very true

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

Living In california, I can confirm. Some prices are ridiculous!

[@joshwilliams6517]

@@nice8125612 You're making this about segregation and race when it has nothing to do with what the first comment is talking about. WTF is wrong with you can't stand people like you

[@AlaGamesMobile]

Oh man! I am heartbroken!! To see a kid with such a smile and beautiful soul like this, in a 1st world country! And his father is even humble, he doesn't wish anymore than a planket to his son and some gas...wow

[@marioceja5688]

“well I’m always happy” nothing breaks a child’s spirit. Nothing.

[@DodgeTown187]

“Can’t understand the homeless until you’ve been homeless” I send mine and good luck 👍🏼

[@NeighborhoodBasketCase]

This breaks my heart, how do homeless kids without internet get an education during covid? It's hard enough to be homeless as is but this pandemic makes things way worse

[@HaVoC_TX]

You act like internet is natural. You people are so far off from reality your perception of what is “normal” has been changed from the evolution of the world. I don’t get why living in a tent would make you sad. What should make you sad is that humans are parasites destroying the world

[@NeighborhoodBasketCase]

@@HaVoC_TX I honestly can't tell if you're trolling because living in a tent homeless is a hard way to live, there is a reason why most homeless people aren't sober. what in our society is actually "natural" besides our dumb ape brains that aren't adapted to our rapidly changing world. it's just the way our education system works now and it's unfortunate that kids without access to internet are behind kids that do to no fault of their own. Its not like we live in the 1800s, this is the way the world works now and yeah people are a plague on the planet but instead of wishing for all of us to be dead you could wish every kid gets an education and some of them make such a difference we correct our many mistakes as a species

[@vantastroganoff4370]

Many more will be come hausless Wait til start of 2021 I ALWAYS REMIND PEOPLE THOSE WITH MONEY WHO EMPLOY SIX CAN SURVIVE THE HAVES REINVESTED IN SMALL Businesses They can walk away from lease,so many small Businesses close Everything is by small margin of gain When u employed 4 or 5 PEOPLE I invested in vultures AGAINST ownership. Buyin up leases Eh new breed with new idea will come Along The whole world ain't Amazon Bezo wins The poor don't I have $250,000 in my account plus equity in haus.many of my FRIENDS are hurting Lending to be payed back Few years🤔 only thing i can do

[@omarsalcedo310]

Schools are giving out (T-Mobile Hotspot devices) its a small box that fits in your pocket and you could get wifi anywhere they are also giving IPads and computers for people that don’t have any. It just must suck if they ask him to have his camera on since he’s not inside a actual house but a tent

[@jessejames5335]

@@HaVoC_TX rightnow internet is needed for zoom classes numb nuts.

[@mutilatedangel1155]

I was also homeless as a young kid and I can tell you as long as the kid is receiving much love and attention then NOTHING not even being homeless can make a child upset. If they have a nurturing parent they will turn out very independent and strong.

[@planetwalker798]

I hope so - as that could be such a tough go!

[@grootsChannel]

Of course a kid could get upset by being homeless. A loving and nurturing parent will make sure that the kid doesn't have a traumatic experience, but in the moment, a kid can get upset if some other kid bullies him for being homeless, or if he's hungry or cold or wet.

[@andrewcalean7992]

I live in el Sereno... very close to echo park I can drive there and donate clothes and food to them ASAP

[@IRONMAN___210]

That's very good👍

[@User-pf6wg]

Then do it stop commenting and go get them

[@Grillinnap]

lee reilly stfu and let him comment

[@juanmiranda3269]

@@User-pf6wg he means , how he can find them

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Original Semitic Text. Guys, YOU NEED TO READ THIS YaH The Heavenly FATHER was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@invariablyliveliness8278]

Father looks cool outside but inside having heavy heart anyway son can make that poor father anything with his smiles. I just wish they found good home soon😏

[@Angel-qk9sf]

this should go viral big time.

[@Red-mo2uo]

Well there are crazy amount of homeless people where they looked so it will probably go overlooked

[@xcH1NOx1]

@InvisiblePeople, respect and hats of to you and your crew in giving Adrien and Roger a climer of hope and another chance 🙏

[@bemaat6723]

That child is special and has a beautiful spirit! I hope they are ok.

[@vishyswa]

"I'm always happy." What a sweet kid.

[@welikegoodies]

Please help them and keep us updated. Thank you

[@beautyforashes23]

My heart breaks for them. Their love for each other is what keeps them going. God bless this man.

[@Cutie11083]

They need a lawyer to sue the babysitter and the husband.

[@mike88g1]

Sorry but that’s not what happened I’m fluent in Spanish. Here is what the young kid said they where living una. Apartment for 7 years. The baby sitter and her husband told them if they want to rent a hosue with them so they moved out to help the baby sitter eithe the rent but the babysitter got ripped off from the ppl who rented them the hosue it was a scam get it?

[@mike88g1]

Basically the ppl who rented them the hosue whwre scammers

[@ladopestgraff323]

@@mike88g1 yup i took the story like that too

[@itaidelsur5007]

Yes. The baby sitter, her husband, the little kid and the father from this video all 4 got ripped off (tricked). Very doable wishes, hope they get more than that.

[@Tylnorton]

@@mike88g1 Thanks for clarifying.

[@charleslawson2302]

How screwed up a Father and son getting scammed no children should be homeless

[@thejigisup]

Yeah it’s insane. My uncle got scammed by his girlfriend and her family too, he went from a multi millionaire to being homeless in 6 months, he had an accident and couldn’t fend for himself and with no family in Paris so a judge gave his girlfriend full powers over everything he owned and his bank accounts.

[@A-mechanics-review-4U]

@@thejigisup Somethings missing from that story Sir come on

[@JohnDoe-ut3sz]

youd be suprised how much homeless people are in a 3rd world country.

[@imjustbeingme6462]

Sir he is a good kid Roger always smiles 🙏im so glad they are getting help

[@rayo5519]

True!

[@TheUnsilentMajorityBigmo-ev8sr]

The government will give billions to companies for bailouts and not a nickel to a homeless family living in a tent.

[@callumc833]

I'm not defending the fact that homeless people don't get much help but you do realize that if those companies did not receive those bailouts then even more people would end up homeless do to a lack of jobs

[@marktheregulardude8651]

@@callumc833 companies have made profits and spend that money as soon as they get it, they should save up for a rainey day as well. If companies aren't willing to pay living wages and share the profits of the companies with the workers who make them so profitable, then they dont deserve as much help. How many companies such as Amazon, Walmart or McDonald's make billions in profit but many if not most of their employees require government assistance. Companies should pay fair wages, not the bare minimum. Corporate Welfare is more expensive than 'regular' warefare and its money given to companies that make billions. They pocket the profits and leave their workers in the dirt

[@susansmith493]

It's completely incorrect that the govt does not give money to combat homelessness but hey if it fits your narrative, go for it.

[@MrLittelmerciles]

@@callumc833 Ford got money from the stimulus and closed entire factories

[@xboxlivemartinez-aguilar7689]

Sadly this is what our Democratic governors/,Congress past amd present has caused. California being one of the richest states yet Pelosi, Kamala and Newsome have done nothing good for California.

[@MarcGraham83]

Nothing like father doing his best for his family. Beautiful.

[@moegerms]

I can't watch this. I'll just get mad. Somebody just give me the location of the their tent. I'm in silverlake.

[@leegilbert7551]

Corrupt, unfair world

[@malikadegraaf1240]

I believe he said Echo park....

[@echase416]

They are in Echo Park.

[@volosnesqui9410]

thank you mallexjansen for your kindness

[@blodreina3939]

@@kevin123456789994 she won't

[@RareGem369]

The dad seems lost in thought and not present in the interview, I don't blame him, his mind would be ticking overtime thinking of a way out of the situation. The young boy has a beautiful spirit, I hope being homeless doesn't taint it. God bless them all! 💜

[@camw2088]

I think it was mostly he couldn't follow the conversation very well, limited English

[@caramela4830]

The dad is present. He was simply trying to mentally translate what the interviewer was saying from English to Spanish. It takes a spanish native speaker a while to mentally translate. The son can quickly translate because his bilingual brain fully developed like that. Anyhow, the kid took me back to my own upbringing and the responsibilities that were placed on me as a kid. That kid is growing up fast without even knowing he is. Translating for parents as a kid requires a child to grow up very quickly. And, being Latino only intensifies that responsibility even more. Which is why that kid unconsciously uses humor, silliness and laughter to cope with the situation. He doesn't know it yet. I pray he continues to be a light within this dark dark world.

[@thekidry5551]

I would trade my house for the love and cheerfulness these two are possessed of.

[@fitpit4242]

Man it broke my heart when he was asking for a blanket!!! You don’t know how good you have til you see someone else’s struggles!!! I wish I was there to get a hotel for them for at least a week!

[@jorgecastro4309]

This is sad, the boy keeps smiling cuz he's not to sure how bad the situation is!! I really hope they get the help they need!

[@jsan48]

the boy is good at translating get him some help he’s a smart boy.

[@frederic6998]

his father is mexican probably his mother as well (where is she by the way ?) and he live in USA so it's nothing special for him to be ble to translate spanish/english.

[@NanCy-hn6ll]

@@frederic6998 doesn't sound Spanish, I think they're from India

[@jsan48]

@@frederic6998 no some questions were difficult for his age and his attitude in his situation is more calm and collected than most adults.

[@jsan48]

@@NanCy-hn6ll no its Spanish hopefully you were being sarcastic ;)

[@youtubemoderationtaskforce5583]

@@NanCy-hn6ll they ain’t from India. 😂

[@xlgoldfish]

"I'm half happy, half sad" That is an awesome outlook.

[@Waytotheland]

Roger seems like a sweet kid and Adrian seems like a good man. Glad things are getting better for them, no one deserves to live like this.