Homeless After 22 Years in Prison: Robert’s Fight to Survive on the Streets of Atlanta

[@7018bluegrass]

This man is trying and deserves a hand up!!

[@torriebrown9607]

YESSSSSS

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Effort means nothing in adulthood.

[@celestialcircledance]

@@schawnettarobinson8584 He's not doing drugs and tries to stay clean which is not going to earn him a medal but is much better than the alternative even in his tire situation .

[@debraallen63]

Most homeless Only want a Hand Up. They're not looking for a Hand Out!!! It's pretty humbling and degrading to "fly a sign" and ask strangers for Help. And here I always thought that people were ALL in This Earth TOGETHER. Silly woman 😂

[@scoo637]

​@@debraallen63 not as degrading as sitting in prison 22 years . If he knows what he's doing he'll make more money panhandling than a job he's going to be qualified for. I'm in similar situation. 67, SSA, but I have apartment but was homeless too I still do panhandling because I need more money than SSA check .

[@ShadowSong634]

We can't change a bad decision from our past but we can choose to make better decisions for tomorrow. Stand tall, Robert. Wishing you all the best in the future.

[@roberthernandez782]

Very true. Sadly people try very hard to keep someone down not knowing the person they are holding down might stop caring and do some very bad things again. It's like they don't want them to change.

[@EliteHumanNetwork]

Really admire how this guy takes ownership of his actions and decisions. And is concious of how it lead him to where he is today. Its really rare to see people do this nowadays.

[@Kassandra1111]

As a Homeless Outreach Advocate thank you for showing his story more focus needs to be done for people re entering back into society from prison they have no services before they leave prison no case management is being done

[@InvisiblePeople]

I’ve been walking around Atlanta for two days now, and every single person on the streets has been exited from an institution

[@Kassandra1111]

@@InvisiblePeople I lived in Atlanta many years ago Fulton County is horrible they do not care thank you for what you do I was trying to meet you before I left San Diego moved to Ohio my hometown but still connected in California with my advisory boards I am with the UCSD Homelessness Hub I would love it if you had the time to speak at one of our zoom meetings 😊

[@replicaacliper]

fuckin heartbreaking, such a polite, humble, and intelligent man. absolutely deserves a chance

[@jayclarke6671]

Yep, when released from prison or the hospital, they just drop you off at skid row. 🤷 America has a shameful history when it comes to the country's poor and minorities.

[@mooreanonumbers]

Very convenient to create generations and generations of utterly broken souls to point your finger at, in order to distract the middle classes from the fact that they're being robbed blind by the multi-millionaires and billionaires, and give them just enough fear to keep them in line.

[@dreameryoung38]

Dam don't they have programs for people who get out of jail

[@MikaMitenaLives]

Nope

[@janejones5362]

They USED to.

[@amillia222]

They have good programs for Haitian illegals though……… I feel so bad for this American man. Great video again!

[@javybeaz3236]

10 buck, card board box and a kick in the as. Your new home the street

[@GirtonOramsay]

Halfway houses can help some prisoners with getting a job and stability, but you are left with nothing once you fully leave.

[@crazylady8702]

And things have changed a lot in 22 years, and readjusting with no one is a whole story in itself.... The system is so broken.

[@roberthernandez782]

If this man did 22 years for self defense then yes this system is very broken.

[@philomenamagill700]

I like this man, I hope he gets some money soon so he can have a better life

[@taze317]

I'd hire him. He served his time.

[@Thunderrolls87]

Yes he paid his debt. And his attitude is great!

[@taze317]

@@Thunderrolls87 I agree. He seems very personable.

[@scoo637]

​@@taze317 he's not going to know how to do much since everything is computer or cell phone he wasn't around for those things.

[@taze317]

@@scoo637 Sort of like Brooks in the Shawshank Redemption.

[@seventhchild7270]

@@scoo637 they have AND had cellphones in jail, and computers,...there are other jobs he can work if he's given a chance

[@vickyrosinamkrause5285]

Thank you for sharing. If he lived in my town, we'd give Robert work.😊

[@krystle8534]

So would I

[@dargardargar]

Careful. Some of these guys are experts at deception. That's how they survive.

[@77D777]

Hey Mark thanks for being the best channel on KZbin when it comes to giving the homeless a voice and platform to tell their story. Your welcomed in St Louis any time!

[@InvisiblePeople]

Did you see the story we did about Ed going out on Thursday nights in St. Louis?

[@77D777]

@@InvisiblePeople yes I did I watch every single one of your videos when I get the notification.

[@torriebrown9607]

Robert i hope housing comes through for you soon 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@gts447]

Great dude, thanks for doing, and best of luck to you Robert!!

[@ajames283]

We don't even know who's homeless or not homeless anymore

[@LuisaLoren]

True... I'm 73 and have slept in my car in the winter months to save my social security for the hard summer months. God please help this man 🙏✝️🙌

[@travelingdude1621]

@@LuisaLoren That is awful. What would you do if there was no Social Security?

[@Raven24444]

I've been living in my SUV for nearly two years. I'm 65. I do it to save money so that I can try to buy a house. Rents are so high here. Senior housing waiting lists are anywhere between 2 and 7 years.

[@andrewmorton395]

No because there are so so meny poor people

[@UrMom-v6d]

Im 20 living in my minivan and no one knows at work....even when i go to the day shelter people think i work there, not recieving services lol

[@peggyowen3386]

I admire this man for taking responsibility for his crime!! Best of luck to you ❤

[@roberthernandez782]

I was at work and my manger threw away a application. I ask why did she do that? She said that he just got outta prison and did 10 years and didn't want him working with us. I ask what did he do? She said i dunno he was in prison for 10 years he makes his own decisions. I said well you're making one for him now. She says HE WAS IN PRISON FOR 10 YEARS! I said yeah and he's trying to stay out. I was mad she didn't hire him and we was down 5 kitchen employees. But she was so scared she would become a victim. One day she's gonna want someone to forgive her for something and be confused when they don't.

[@MindGarden]

I’m glad he is close to getting his social security

[@leavingsoonduetocensorship3453]

FYI If you dont have 10 years worth of work credits you do not get social security.

[@MindGarden]

@@leavingsoonduetocensorship3453 I believe he said he is getting it in a month.

[@galegrazutis964]

They should make that 20 years!

[@ladyt7320]

At least he's taking accountability but still their human and deserves a chance no one is perfect and it's not fair

[@InvisiblePeople]

I think we all have to take accountability and responsibility for our actions at some point. It’s how we learn and grow. The thing is, no one should be homeless, and being homeless, it increases recidivism

[@leavingsoonduetocensorship3453]

There is not one place in America where a single minimum wage income covers rent...anyone "let out of prison" into that hopelessness it won't surprise me when they freak out and attack the society that is perpetually abusing them.

[@Homeless2013nov-d7p]

It's hard for people because of Rent business closing up be a lot more homeless

[@RainRemnant]

He's trying so hard but doesn't get the chances he needs. Hope he gets social security, and finds a home, at 67 he shouldn't even be working...

[@misotofu5789]

Poor guy, but he took accountability of his decisions. That’s a step

[@crazylady8702]

Thank you for sharing. I pray for the right part and right people to help this man. Time served, he is trying but so many rediculous hoops and red tape restrictions. 🙇🏼‍♀️ Yes , my son has schizophrenia, and cannot get the help he needs, been in and out of jail and no meds. Family cannot speak for him because of HIPPA.. um we know everything and he needs an advice. So many mentally ill people, he left his home state of Texas due to treatment by law enforcement, and landed in Georgia and I don't know if he is still there. Once released from jail, I get told they have no record of what happens, even when I know he was directed to a group home twice. They pass the buck, Fulton County Georgia, and refuse to take a missing persons report 😞. Sorry for the ramble .

[@satubule]

Viewers can gather positive energy and good wishes toward people like Robert whenever these stories appear on social media. How can the Universe deny Robert a hopeful future if we stand behind him after viewing this. I cannot help Robert directly but I'm on his team when it comes to positive, hopeful thoughts about what's coming next. Thank you Mark for these videos.

[@RamdyEvans]

There's Great-Power in prayer.Everybody should say a prayer for this fellow after you watch this video

[@SusanEpp-q7c]

Absolutely, 100% no one released from jail or prison should be released to be homeless. Why can't the department of corrections provide at least a motel for a year?

[@GirtonOramsay]

That would definitely motivate more homeless to just get arrested if their release from jail came with a motel room

[@celestialcircledance]

Guaranteeing jobs and low income housing for all vagrants who want to better themselves would be more meaningful because there aren't too many landlords or employers in a free market who will give them a leg up .

[@peggyowen3386]

A better question is where is his family?? Why don’t they help him??

[@claudiaahwireng873]

Who will pay for all of this??

[@Thunderrolls87]

The deck is stacked against people who get out after 20 plus years. But if people are gonna make it when they get out they need to have a basic foundation.

[@scoo637]

Lots of them go back in because things get too tough they don't have skills. More importantly they don't know people who can assist them. often they return to there old neighborhood and resume criminal activities with same crew.

[@Thunderrolls87]

@@scoo637 Yes

[@ChildofGod98765]

Praying for you never give up and know that your thoughts create reality you are made in God’s imagine you are strong. That’s the secret. They don’t want us to know you got this. I struggle too as a single mom and trust me, people hate on me for it all the time so keep your head up

[@richuncle9689]

How painful

[@dargardargar]

I know him, but by a different name. He worked for me a time but in a different city. All I can say is that he has squandered multiple opportunities to get on his feet. His smooth tongue continues to attract sympathy. But his vices, which I will not address here, continues to be his downfall.

[@BenQotsa]

I had the similar thing, I'm from the UK. I got out of prison, I didn't get any help.

[@jasongates-]

One thing he has going for him is that, with him being in Atlanta, winter is not as harsh for him as it is in my state of Ohio. Here we are, about to enter fall, only a few days from now, so winter is not that far away. For that reason, I wish I could move from Ohio to Atlanta. Nothing against my home state. It's home. I love you, Ohio. I just don't want to wind up his age and older, still being frost bitten, still watching out for ice when walking, still shoveling three feet of snow. I want to be able to throw on a jacket in January, and that be all that's necessary. At least he has that going for him.

[@JackieM414]

Heartbreaking to see this man trying to get help when in my view he should of been priority for housing and social security I’m shock but he will get his social security retro active so since he applied thank goodness. Prayers sent may he be blessed, well and safe.

[@LetArtsLive]

I appreciate what you do for the homeless. When he ever gets Social Security he's going to have a lump sum and he still probably won't be able to find a place

[@vickiechitwood8677]

May God bless you 🙏

[@mrboffo44]

Let the man express himself without interrupting.

[@mrsdeanna4443]

Yes ty for asking ty for caring

[@InvisiblePeople]

(((Hugs)))

[@CornellAllan]

I am surprised the Waffle House didn’t hire him employers hire a lot of people fresh out of prison.

[@JediJan]

Would some gardening or dog walking be suitable for this man while he awaits social security funds? Hope his situation improves. I cannot get over how the system expects individuals to survive with no income or benefits; disgraceful that is happening.

[@DWtechfan]

Our world is fucked up. The US alone spends trillions of dollars on war and foreign aid relief packages but we can't put a program together to help the homeless. Especially those who have been in prison or jail, everyone makes mistakes and every person counts. Remember, Jesus Christ taught that what you do for the least of your brethren, you do for Him. That means quite simply in God's eyes that we're all the same, no one individual is better than the other. God bless this man and I pray he finds his way out of being homeless.

[@lorettapullen3276]

I feel for him and others like him. No one should sleep outside outside.

[@roberthernandez782]

You might feel different if that man killed somebody you loved very much.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

I must respect the fact he clearly admits what his issues are and takes full responsibility for his bad decisions. Those drugs wore his butt out. He looks like crap. I'm his age and he looks 1,000 times older than me. Technically I am not usually supportive of former criminals. This guy is different because he seems rehabilitated and should thus be given a chance and housing. I find it heartless to release this man from prison after 22 years with no help to readjust to society that has changed a lot since his incarceration began. I understand the Waffle House being afraid of hiring a murderer. Someone should give him a chance doing a minimum trust job. His 3 wishes were SPOT ON! He's an intelligent almost well spoken man!

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

Veterans are on the street, too. Most have ptsd and can't cope. None of their friends or family care or understand. They say 22 Veterans commit suicide every day. Help needs to come to them and if they get help on their own, these homeless Veteran programs drop the ball.

[@marieguy576]

Come to Canada! Great program to help get incarcerated back on feet. In Barrie, Ontario Canada. I never seen anything of its kind. Hope Center I believe it's called

[@LuisaLoren]

God please give him his apartment and social security. I bet a church could help him.🙏✝️🙌

[@dorawilliams4628]

I feel like crying 😢i couldn't be a millionaire and wouldn't help the homeless

[@Frank-bj5nw]

No hope, no future. Is this the american dream in 2024? I think the american dream has become a nightmare for many people in the United States.

[@joansmall9019]

I asked God to help him. No one should be without housing. After 22yrs he paid his debt and now is getting too old to hold down a job but he's doing what he can. I pray someone sees the video and will help him off of the street.

[@keepitsimple2593]

If he's getting his social security and he's been waiting 13 months he'll get all that back pay so he shouldn't have a problem paying rent and deposit somewhere as long as he finds somewhere cheap that he can pay with his monthly check.

[@celestialcircledance]

Even if he suddenly has the money, very few landlords want to take a chance on somebody who's come from the streets with a criminal record .

[@sarahmitchell4455]

So sad 😢

[@bigsarge2085]

❤

[@irishspagetti6565]

I dont understand how people get released from prison with no address to go back to, thats why i feel this guy should have been sent to a halfway house where he could get help with employment and could save up money for housing, i mean i was homeless before and ran into trouble with the law and i couldn't even get released because i didnt have a address

[@Newfoundland56]

I did 10 years in prison also an it's tough

[@CharlesWilson-zs3vd]

Everybody sympathizers until you become a criminal.

[@FreeElf25]

Can you come to Baltimore ?

[@monikabond2359]

Is there a fund where we can donate to help individuals like Robert? I don’t understand why he isn’t getting food stamps- Also: We need to stop housing people who are here illegally, and house our homeless US citizens. God bless Robert. ❤

[@RamdyEvans]

I pray the. Lord gives this man a second chance

[@Rachelfreenomad]

Somebody with money help him!!!

[@abnormalynn7885]

😪🙏💔

[@CJ-xg6ii]

♥️♥️

[@RubberWilbur]

Lamont at Large shouldn't be doing this interview. He is homeless by choice, not because he is forced to.

[@jasongates-]

😂I know who that is. That guy is something else. The "Lamont at Large" version of him is cool. But if you've seen his other channels ......

[@miriamberman5581]

the interviewer should start a GO FUND ME for this tragic man, as he's going to die on the street before anybody helps him

[@CornellAllan]

If you out of prison you will get fast housing in a lot of assistance good luck.

[@chrisdelong2932]

The time is not far distant when the test will come to every soul. The mark of the beast will be urged upon us. Those who have step by step yielded to worldly demands and conformed to worldly customs will not find it a hard matter to yield to the powers that be, rather than subject themselves to derision, insult, threatened imprisonment, and death. The contest is between the commandments of God and the commandments of men. In this time the gold will be separated from the dross in the church.-Testimonies for the Church 5:81 (1882). {LDE 173.6} Amen!

[@galegrazutis964]

There are working poor that are homeless. I REALLY dont think we should be concerned . I could care less if violent crimi als with no reguard fir their victims are homeless!!

[@lenasvensson3965]

Finally a voice of reason.

[@InvisiblePeople]

@@lenasvensson3965 as a taxpayer, you pay huge money for each person in incarcerated. You also pay huge money for each homeless person that's outside. The voice of reason would support housing because it saves lies and saves taxpayer money - your money. But you just want to leave people outside where they die and you have to pay huge taxes for? That's pretty dumb.

[@FranklinNomad]

He needs a job

[@Matthew-gi7ze]

I pray the lord will meet his needs in Jesus name. Amen

[@richiexp2]

American welfare only works when you are in prison...smh..😢😢😢

[@erdingtown]

Rob a bank, get 3 hits and a cot

[@jaywatson9476]

🤔🙏💙

[@RobertfSullivan]

Peace Love Cool RFS Israel *.

[@dorawilliams4628]

God will forgive you and i hope you get housing

[@Bengtroslund]

They dont brush teeth in prison?

[@thesincitymama]

The dental issue seen here could have many different causes, not just lack of hygiene. Treatment for serious dental issues may not be covered by prison health services.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Unsure, I’ve never been to prison. But I can affirm that people are still leaving judgmental ignorant comments.’

[@Bengtroslund]

@@thesincitymama I understand

[@kimberleymansfield1099]

appears to be a badly fractured and broken jaw with major displacement of jaw bone as well as broken teeth and numerous lost or pulled teeth, cause the system doesn't fix teeth for poor and or incarcerated persons, but they sure as hell will pulled them out!. Lack of dentisty and surgery compound issues like these. And hey buddy....apologize!.

[@celestialcircledance]

Most people don't brush perfectly enough to avoid dental issues which would be pretty telling if left unattended . Not to mention that the streets are pretty dangerous places to be where many are held at gunpoint and at the very least get a few teeth knocked out .

[@markadrian4118]

This is y crime increases what some of them think at one point is they were better off in jail with food n shelter so they'll commit any crime to get back in

[@Daniel-js7on]

Does he have a address I can send him something

[@notanomad9320]

Meanwhile in Minneapolis Democrat Mayor Frey says drugs are a huge problem in the homeless encampments and it's not a shelter or housing issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGqlKalo9qJnsU