Homeless Family with 6 Children Lives in a Small Hotel near St Louis

WARNING: This video will mess you up!
Being on a road trip focusing on homeless youth it was important to tell the story of the homelessness you don't see -- the millions of American families living in weekly rate hotels just barley one step from street homelessness. In fact, when I met this wonderful family today, they were packing up to leave and live in their car. The hotel had given them one day's grace, but they were completely out of money with no place to go. I am still emotional thinking about it even hours later. Truth is, thousands upon thousands of families face being evicted from a hotel to the streets every single day! This family was lucky. I tweet out what I call a "Hail Mary" and a generous heart stepped up and donated a weeks stay. That too messed me up!
Michael, Danielle, and their six children live in one hotel room near St Louis. Michael works a full time job, and they used to rent a house, but their landlord didn't pay the mortgage. After the bank took the property back, Michael, Danielle, and their six children were evicted with no place to go.
Hotel homelessness becomes a trap. Hotel's cost more than an apartment, but you can move right in without deposit, and a hotel room is far better than the streets. Once in, people who are considered the working poor, have an impossible time trying to save up enough money to afford adequate housing. Often these hotels are not a good place for kids to grow up.
There is a lot of emotion in this video. I get messed up throughout, but when the parents start talking about having to run in to the bathroom to cry so the kids don't see -- I'm done! I am pissed that families have to live like this and heartbroken because I can literally feel their pain. I don't speak about this much, but I was raised by my mother and we went through some hard years when I was young.
If I could get you to watch just one video all the way to the end, and then share, this would be that video. This family is filled with strength and love, and has the courage to share their very real story about the homeless you don't see, but need to see!
Special thanks to Paul Kruse, who helps these families every single day of the year www.firststepbackhome.net
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[@lievepensaert566]

The oldest boy is listening with a very serious face, he knows and understands...

[@tmusa2002]

Which is why the kids should not be present listening to the interview, seeing their mom cry, etc. Don’t put them through this for the dramatic effect it creates.

[@tmusa2002]

@Joe Mack Not sure what you’re getting at. I don’t like the idea of children on video for the heartbreaking effect it creates, as they witness their mother in tears being interviewed talking about grownup concepts. I would have been traumatized seeing that at their ages. It has nothing to do with the size of the room.

[@kain7513]

@@tmusa2002 Joe's comment was stupid but your point about using the children for emotional extortion is spot on.

[@alwaysspun]

Having lived in a hotel with my family for the last year and a half... I know their pain

[@greenelephant1231]

+Niggy Sawdust If your parents can't afford to care for you, they're LEGALLY required to give you up to Social Services for temporary adoption. So why didn't they? Even YOU could go and request a foster home yourself.

[@lisamartinez6610]

I have experienced this as well with my parents and siblings

[@greenelephant1231]

@@lisamartinez6610 Why didn't you call Social Services then? It's actually illegal for kids to not have a roof over their head, and/or not receive enough food.

[@boundariessetinstone5893]

greenelephant1231 Not in America apparently come look around all you know it all's.

[@greenelephant1231]

@@boundariessetinstone5893 It IS illegal to be homeless and have kids. Educate yourself, instead of listening to fake news CNN and this libtard "Invisible People" channel. You do know that Child Protection Services (which coordinates with Social Services) takes kids away if homeless people lose their hotel and/or get kicked out of their shelter? They're required by LAW to do so.

[@kzeb245]

I feel so bad for the older kids they understand what’s going on

[@dariusmirzajani5452]

ThatDesi OvaThere yes they should get high to forget all going on

[@ezioauditore9569]

I feel more bad for the younger kids for being born into a situation like that

[@savannahcanfield7134]

@@dariusmirzajani5452 great advice 🙄🙄🙄

[@billyrj973]

@christ1313 lmao

[@mrj.kottari8453]

Those 5yo and ~4yo ones understand the situation well enough. Especially the boy with cute goggle glasses looks like being sharp one for his age. Little kids understand way more about serious stuff happening around them than parents even realize...

[@millienaire]

Nobody deserves to be homeless, especially people who actually work. The cost of living in this country is atrocious. I hope they're ok now.

[@camssyysevilla6752]

I salute the Dad for staying there with his family and try to make it day by day and also to Mom. I hope they get help.

[@camssyysevilla6752]

Jaime Alonzo thank you

[@cloudsfluff5505]

Did you contact the county offices or salvation army maybe they can help in this situation

[@ernestdavis4523]

Thats his job

[@camssyysevilla6752]

A lot of family breaks apart with the kind of situation they have, Money is a big issue raising a family. Therefore, I salute those two adults for staying together despite of being homeless.Their children might not have material things but they have a MOM and DAD that seems to love them.

[@camssyysevilla6752]

@@ernestdavis4523 I know that’s his job but he could just leave, right? He could be selfish if he wants to and just leave everything with the Mom but there he is being a responsible despite the tough situation

[@lavern1402]

I wish there was a way for families to have at least a home to live in... WITHOUT ANY JUDGMENT! My heart goes out, I’m a mother who understands that whole “putting on a smile in front of the kids” while your heart is crying bloody tears.... I APPLAUD THEM FOR STAYING TOGETHER!!!! These parents are HEROES-- they could’ve given up their kids and ran away... but they’re sticking it out “together” ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸

[@dreadrea3265]

I admire families that stay together, regardless of how bad it gets. There's so many kids that are given to foster care and they suffer so much. I pray that this family gets help and succeeds together. To the man of the house, don't give up! :) Prayers.

[@sfcseattle5228]

I wonder how their doing now. U can see the hurt on them both. We r ALL one check away from being homeless

[@greenelephant1231]

+Sfc Seattle The mother is still fake tanned, but hot lol. Same with Mike. There's no way that her arms could have become that brown, unless of course she used tanning oil.

[@TheJohnnymotown]

not me...……….I don't live paycheck to paycheck...…...I planned out my life...…..I saved.....didn't bring kids into this world that I could not afford......terrible...…….and in a motel...……..shame on him

[@gravitationalfool3190]

Sfc Seattle meanwhile NASA spend 52 million dollars a day on faking space

[@Elena-er7zp]

We need to ask the question as to WHY “we are all one paycheck away from being homeless” is a phrase people constantly write in the comments.. no we are NOT Alllll one paycheck away. Take some initiative and learn how to create a household budget. So many people waste money on things that they don’t need. And barely anyone has a budget on paper and follows it.

[@greenelephant1231]

@@Elena-er7zp Exactly! Like take this family. The parents look like they spend a LOT of money on tanning products...Look at how fake tanned the wife's arms are. Mike is also looking fake tanned as well. And yes, tanning oil COUNTS as a fake tan, as do tanning oil mixed sunscreens. If they chose to buy REGULAR sunscreen instead of the tanning variety, they would have more money in the bank.

[@GuitarNerdMichael]

When I was 6 years old my family was homeless and living in a campground in a tent for several months until we got back into a house. My mom told me we were on Vacation and I did not find out until I was around 16 that we had no other place to live. I remember telling my mom I was tired of being on vacation! One day I found a bunch of change by the playground and I showed it to my mom and I remember she asked me if she could borrow it. I'm sure she used it for food.

[@JunaidWolf3]

R u still homeless or r u living in a house or apartment sorry I hope I'm not being rude by asking that being homeless is something that really scares me

[@kiamavani]

r u and your family ok now? like to know if u dont mind..

[@thearcherofjustice1492]

I'm really sorry for you, and very happy that your family found a normal home again. Really clever mom 😉 and very very funny (sorry I see a cartoon 😂),.... Tired of being on vacation?! Hahaha, that's cute.

[@dmx5439]

I was homeless for 3 months with 2 children in my 20s..........and i thank jah it's over...theses families are so amazingly brave

[@glittergypsy1129]

i dgaf what these ppl did past or present. this family has proved that you CAN stick together. theyre kids have clothing on their backs and food in their tummys. bless them. the exact same situation happened with me as well. parents rent to own trailor home, the owners were crack heads and didnt pay mortgage-we were evicted. i was 12 years old.

[@Ducelick]

Just remember: Judge not least Ye be judged. I pray this family, and others like them, get a friendly helping hand up. God bless them all.

[@BlackfangBrotherhood]

Logically speaking, since you want to judge rather than critically think, the father probably got most of those tattoos BEFORE all those kids came along. The kids aren't that old. He could have got the tats in his younger, "wilder" days and now settling down and trying to provide for his family. He's at least there. So many parents run away from their responsibilities.

[@Stressphree]

You said it👍

[@wazzyandemily710]

BlackfangBrotherhood I in min

[@EnglishInfidel]

Yeah he is there, and for six kids, it is so amazing to me. I would run a mile, like seriously, no way I could do that. But I have to wonder why they have six kids. That's what I judge I guess, I didnt even think about the tattoos. But six kids?!?! Who does that? Who brings six children into the world in quick succession, without even basic financial stability? As amazing as I find his and his wife's fortitude, I also have to think them equally as irresponsible, and their poor children could well end up serious victims of their parent's actions. So yeah, I am judging, but man, I have to.

[@markbrezzell2923]

At least the dad is there with his family. In the previous video, the young mom had 4 kids, working 3 part time jobs, and the dad or dads were not there, and likely not contributing to their support.

[@annfaherty1650]

So true why focus on his tattoos really

[@davidestate]

It's sad that I didn't see this video until 2020. As a Canadian that invest in the USA - I would have looked at the home they used to live in and see if I could have purchase it from the bank and let them rent it back out on a rent to own bases. What a great family and thanks for sharing.

[@DRopout1943]

Breaks my heart..i hope this family made it

[@mellymcc1]

I feel sorry for the children. People should stop having so many children until they are in a stable position in life to support them. I hope they have a safe happy home for them now.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

That happened to me. I had sold my house and was not sure what area I wanted to live in permanently so I rented a house. Three months after I moved in with a one year lease I had a knock on the door from the bank representative telling me that the owner of the house I rented had not paid the mortgage in three months. It was me and my daughter. I was shocked. But I found out that the bank had to give me three months due to the court date for the reprocessing. So he told me you can stay three months and pay the owner or not it your choice. So we stayed the three months I keep that rent money and found a place. I actually rented a room from a friend to have the time to figure out just where I wanted to be. So I have come a long way since then. And so the first chance I got I bought land. Now we always have a home. Even if it’s in a tent. We can be on our on land. But we have put a cabin on the property now and if one of my children wants to live there the sky is the limit. They can have a tiny house and RV or build a huge house. There is room for all of my family. That eviction taught me a lesson that has benefited not just me but my children and any future family. We will have a home. And in my will I have stated it is never to be sold. Only passed to family. And my girls know where and where to pay the taxes if I am ever unable to. God bless you I hope you find your forever home.

[@supermelodia]

I want to tell you a sad story. I know an elderly person that wanted to die at his home not in a elderly place, so one of the daughter(adopted daughter) that was chosen to be on his will, so the monster daughter wanted to sell the elderly man's home so that she still could have some money for her. In her mind his money would disappear due to his health condition needing 24 nursing, etc, and she thought that a nursing home is cheaper and she would have some money left for her. The point here: The elderly man worked so hard in his entire life to have his home where he could enjoy and relax until he dies. And then he got Auzheimer when he was around 85 years old, and the greedy daughter dumped him in nursing home with strangers and did not even allow the step daughter to continue taking care of him at his own home. The adopted daughter and the step daughter was on the will. So it does not matter if you have a home, somebody evil will take your home and dump you in a nursing home. It should have laws to prevent people dumping elderly peopl on nursing home against their will. It just like I put you on my will to take care of my dog with all the comfort and care until he dies, but you decide to dump my dog in a shelter. It's really scaring get old with or without family around you. Scaring.

[@jennimontalvan]

Cabin Life at Eden Springs thank you for sharing your incredible story. Smart choice on buying that land!

[@hollydonley6478]

Smart move cabin life!

[@presidenteb]

Well put!!

[@allamenglish4191]

I wish from the depth of my heart that this family is doing well... I admire how the father and the mother are taking their responsibility and doing their best.

[@beeninthisfandomlongerthan9500]

Their children are gorgeous. I always feel so bad for the children and their innocence. Makes me realize how blessed and spoiled I was throughout my own childhood.

[@coffeeandtruecrime2754]

At least the dads working he's trying

[@davidrenzetti5964]

I think they are all trying. People suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism are trying to survive ( and get their booze or drugs, but about 70 plus percent of homeless are dealing with some kind of mental illness, we need to have free and GOOD mental health help in this country and free and GREAT substance abuse programs. For anyone out there selling drugs, shame on you, not on these homeless people, you are ruining our society and our country. I'm not talking about the people selling mar Jane to survive but the people selling hard core black tar heroine or math or cocaine or oxY We had a neighbor who had extremely wealthy parents who set him up in a condo on the top floor, every time he wrecked his BMW from DUI his mommy bought him a newer model. He harassed every neighbor who lived across from him and beneath him until they sold up and moved. Every single neighbor who lived across from him he got into a screaming match. His front door was busted in 3 times in 8 years. His 2 plus year old was taken by DFS, she didn't know why her parents were not going with her.they let the girlfriend ( enabler off to stay and raise their child) even though they were both brought up on fedral charges. Because his parents have SO much mo at, good lawyers pleaded him down to 5 years. They let him out early for covid but he came home and switched the drugs for booze ( because it is legal). And would sleep all day long while he was supposed to be tending their child, and yell at her to go back to bed until 2 or 3 in the afternoon (Because he was loud and so the neighbors heard every shouting match, this little girl is like 7 now and he would yell " get the F#@* back in your room and stop crying" after he intentionally tripped her. I have no sympathy for these people that do not tell their kids "NO" ever. Your job as an adult is 2 raise your kids to survive being well-adjusted without you and being able to take care of themselves without you because one day you will not be there to bail them out to hire a lawyer to buy them a new car, to mop up their mess, so teaching them they don't always get their way it's vital. He is a messm he is in his early/ mid forties and doesn't know anything but manipulation chaos and lies, oh and how to be a " club promoter" Which translates to " drug dealer". When people come from out of state and stay one night, then the next 2 night's new cars are driving up every 10 to 15 minutes all night long. We need to do better than this because somewhere we got the wrong message, whether we have a flash expensive car or designer boots or jeans is not important, whether our kids grow up feeling safe and secure and well adjusted and loved is and whether our elderly widow neighbors can feel safe leaving their homes. Life is beautiful if we don't mess it up to much. Kate wrote this

[@comecorrect1]

God bless this family...I would love to see an update for them. The kids are so adorable!!! I hope they have a great life, and I hope they live in a new home and have the American dream they once lost.

[@blobbyblob2573]

comecorrect1 hope doesn’t provide a great life. Careful planning and being realistic does.

[@rogerholzem2315]

Blobby Blob and getting Republicans out of office helps the most! They steal from the poor and fill the riches pockets! We need to start killing and eating the rich1

[@blobbyblob2573]

Roger Holzem there is nothing to steal from the poor in this video. They contribute fuck all but expect hard workers - rich or poor - to provide via taxes. These poor in this video are no different from the 1% rich....thieving.....scroungers

[@Offensive_Username]

Allah bless this family too. Or the spaghetti monster.

[@blobbyblob2573]

Offensive Username fool

[@soniasabai2058]

Plan everything man.. Planning makes every single moment better including having children.. 6 is a lot

[@tamolynmckinzie8963]

Those are some beautiful children. Sorry they have to experience such things.

[@420skidrow]

when i see families in this situation, its my obligation to help them. i wish we were near friends. these are truly good people

[@fatbellyco7672]

I will pray for u guys life will get better as long as u guys keep positive no matter what happens ok all ❤️

[@kushondrawillis6417]

I remember when my husband and I separated because he abandoned my son and I for another woman and her child and I had to move into a hotel room .We had bought a new home spacious with new furniture then we became less involved and I was pushed out of my home to call a small rundown hotel my home. I had to provide for my son on a fixed income when I was used to two therefore reality sat in and I was living a dream then thrown into a bug infested small room with a TV with hardly any stations and rundown furniture .At times I felt like God was punishing me because he was living good with his mistress income wearing nice clothes and shoes while my son and I had barely three items. And if you were wondering about our new furniture and old belongings when he left I couldn't pay the rent so I moved to a cheaper place and the landlord held our things for payment but soon through it on the streets for others to collect at a date we wasn't aware of. I know struggle and it was times when we didn't have hardly nothing to eat and all I could do was cry when my three year old head was turned .I know what it's like to have everything to because I grew up into a suburban household but lost it when my father the provider passed in2002.Of coarse my mom income was nice yet my family struggled with his death. Finances wasn't good for my mother and sibling . It was times we had no food so this experience was similar to my current circumstances .Things got better with time and I learned to not look down on others because you just never know.I was in a hotel room yes but lived in a nice home to end being yanked out of that lifestyle quick .Now in 2018 I see this family and know exactly what they mean . It makes me look at my life now and what I have which is alot .My son has everything he dreams of nice clothes ,shoes, cellphone, laptop a room that looks like it came out of rooms to go .But in the end we can always revert back to familiar surroundings quick . Knowing that this dream can end because my mother and I share bills ,if something happens to me or her this dream can be done for and that's scary .At night i prey to God for stibility which is assurance that we will continue to be alright .I feel that's what most people fear is to be able to keep up with the American dream .It can kill you the stress but I haven't felt that in a decade . I see this family and my heart melts .The closeness is bueatiful that's the glue that's will hold them together .I prey they overcome anything or anyone that stands in there way because God is good even through the bad he is with us .Life is a test you have to Ace it under pressure and pass with flying colors if you're immune to succeeding .It's not what you do to utilize life but how you do it .Pain is only temporary never permanent but you have to believe in God through it all because he is the healer ,provider ,our strength .And what God has in store for you not no man can't block his blessings.I know because the man who left my child and I is homeless with mental issues the mistress left him and I'm living good with not a care in the world .He thought he had the power to take away life but God had other plans and I'm a living wittness.God bless the family Amen.

[@asdfghjk8876]

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you and your family are alright, God bless you and keep you!

[@janetsides901]

We are all one lost job away from being homeless. It's my biggest fear.

[@harshitpathak7641]

Invest smarter and you won't ever be... just starve once in day and invest more save more

[@xoxBreannaxox123]

Especially in big cities and even small cities. The rents (ontario) have been raised far passed acceptable. $2000+ a month for a bachelor apartment not even a seperate bedroom. Its so easy to become homeless I've seen it happen to coworkers.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Hi ms.Janet, never fear, its always the instincts of having another business that you enjoy, say cooking pastries or making keepsakes for many love ones, it calls you to make strands of intricacies or the detailed craft that you possess back in senior high.

[@jlkulbacki]

Speak for yourself... not All of us live paycheck to paycheck

[@Rod-bp8ow]

@@jlkulbacki hi there Mr.go to work, we don't live by paycheck alone, we sell products to consumers, we prepare products in order as well to meet ends, living by the pay check won't be that much steady or too steady, from a pay check, one should allocate the resources, to be able to bring oneself part of the community or have the products put on sale to websites that aims to combat poverty, :) to eradicate that concept, since man was given the abilities to be resourceful with the things he or she has. It works wonders while being safe from harm or illnesses. Be safe always. Look outside cash as well, many possess the abilities and skills that you also have.

[@pauld9561]

This is the creeping reality of American workers wages stagnated over 3 decades. In 1994 my weekly pay took 50% take home to cover mortgage. Fast forward to 2017. Same job, same neighborhood, smaller apartment. Weekly take home pay takes 120%. Very simple math. The system is broken, period. God bless.

[@laurenpaterson3475]

pauld9 exactly same in England pay been stagnant housing is just so out of reach

[@blobbyblob2573]

pauld9 did you have 6 kids?

[@MsRhondaRandy]

@pauld9....I thought all of these "College educated" talking heads in Washington had this figured out by now!....yikes!

[@brittneymoreland1610]

Finally someone who gets it💖💗

[@dennistyler8746]

1 weeks pay, paid my monthly rent. Now it takes 2 and my paycheck is 2.5 times what it was...

[@lokalolatigra]

Show some respect for this family. They deserve it. God has graced them..more than one can hope for. Keep your comments clean and respectful. Just be mindful of others Stop judging others. Thank you😊

[@ajadewilll3542]

omg, you guys are so lucky to have six children, i have one and wish i had six. .theres nothing wrong with having a big family

[@bevcrusher4177]

There is if you can't afford them. If you have to rely on assistance or welfare to feed your family, you have no fucking business having children.

[@Blackdoomdeath666]

@@bevcrusher4177 exactly 😅

[@haikuhaiku5668]

I love their family..so simple yet husband and wife help each other.. so humbling

[@cwilliams1587]

My husband and I lost our townhome 6 months ago been living in a hotel since! But, I believe in my God up above, I know that He has BIGGER plans for ME! I am praying, fasting, and believing in Jehovah Jirah, Jesus the providor!!

[@angelabell8725]

C Williams Amen you guys hang in there.

[@agapi1904]

You mean Jesus the son of the God...

[@paulinebeck4269]

Gee what happened that Jesus hasn't found you a home then. Oh I know there is no god to provide. We are all on our own. Forget god, religion . Just accept you have to sort this out.

[@HeyYo8]

@@paulinebeck4269 stfu sukka fukka atheist crakka Smh

[@oscarcat1231]

Amen 🙏

[@tangee3298]

loving their dedication. some people would just give up, and leave their family. not these parents. really glad they are doing this for their kids, and i very much truly, wish them the best.

[@uniqueparker7354]

Beautiful family, I pray everything worked out and they are in a steady place. GOD BLESS THEM

[@curiosity7774]

I wonder how they're doing now. Me, my husband and 4 kids will be moving into a motel soon, and its devasting.

[@tashaw.950]

Its 5 years later I'd love to see where these families are now.

[@Blackdoomdeath666]

7 now 😮

[@luzfigueroa1550]

I've been homeless on and off for many years with my mother. It completely changes u forever. But thank god we have a nice condo now that we've lived in for 19 years. But lve forever changed me. But its made me extremely strong.

[@ishafelton5149]

Their children are so beautiful ❤️👍🏾

[@greenforest8347]

That baby,with his bottle,just something😊Hopeful somebody will help that lovely family

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

I sure hope this family is still together, and doing fine. ❤

[@monicaglover3292]

I wonder where are they now. Did they finally get on their feet??? Hope they did.

[@shivaprakashshenoy695]

Beautiful family, God let them live happily with their children...☺️❤️💓☺️👍🙏 without any financial burden, a future for their children...❤️❤️❤️👍🙏

[@nc4181]

That is absolutely dispicable, evicting a family with 2 hours notice! Hope this lovely family are doing better 🧡

[@jshipp6756]

Great family! Living in a motel is rough and can become a vicious cycle. Good to see families staying together despite the odds

[@sinazaria]

i really pray you guys find help !!! even in my situation i would want to give you whatever i could to help! my heart goes out to your beautiful family. know you guys arent alone !!

[@edithgodinez1966]

Aww what a great husband and a great father he is that real love

[@Yaaaweyyyy]

God bless this man for caring so much for his kids and doing what he can to support his family.

[@bruht101]

Dude the dad and the mom was like still so positive even when they have the chances of ending up on the streets, God I wish they got their rent somehow, May god bless them

[@eskiemax5133]

I was in this situation with my family twice growing up, my mother was a Registered Respitory Therapist and then lost her health to Fibromyalgia. She had her college degree and everything and we have no other relatives really. This can happen to anyone...

[@simplyadventures1732]

With an apartment, you have to come up with a security deposit and the first-month and sometimes the last month. Even if rents only $600 you would need $1200- $1800 to move in. Not to mention application cost which can be anywhere from $20-$50 for each adult. Then you have to pay a deposit on your Electricity which can sometimes be anywhere from $250-$500 for them to turn it on. Usually the only time a family this size has money like that us during tax return time. Who has an extra $3000 to move at the drop of a hat? I should but I don't.

[@pbj0815]

Simply AdventuresReviews you are absolutely 100% correct.

[@blobbyblob2573]

Simply AdventuresReviews utter crap. They would have had the deposits returned from their previous apartment...stop making excuses and being an enabler

[@nay0916]

Where do you live that an Electric deposit is up to $500? Jesus.

[@nykedradarden2901]

And thats if you even get accepted to rent the apartment... It can be harder for people who have a certain credit score and or eviction (s) on their credit record smh

[@supermelodia]

Well while he is in the motel, he could save some money to be able to pay the deposit and the fee and move to a simple apartment and then gradually improving their conditions. The woman could do some house cleaning, cooking, sewing and sell the services but staying in motel it's difficult. Sometimes all these things are difficult to do because your mental state is not clear too much stress and freezes us for better decisions.

[@Baldandbeautiful1970]

I am watching all the way through. I hope you continue your crusade for helping people I was there once I cried watching this.

[@mothjitsu]

Many people are a step away from homelessness, it's even more heartbreaking when there are kids. I have a wife and son, so I understand. We should cease judging and start helping. Great work on the videos Mark!

[@kittyroselevine5855]

Me and my husband are living in a hotel as well. For the past 6-7 months . I'm pregnant so I'm hoping we can save enough money to move before I have the baby . It's tiring and scary ... I feel for this family. 💔❤️

[@fayeking7359]

My prayers go out to you. I live in Va but.if u you come here.I dont have money but I do have a home May God be with you.

[@ceputehching-ching1503]

That baby knows to shake the milk bottle before drinking...he's adorable i wish a better future for this family...

[@abutterfly7975]

Why would u need to shake the bottle milk and formula don’t separate?

[@sabmusic9185]

I have 5 brothers with me 6. I'm thankful for God and my parents, for always taking care of us and providing making sure we always had everything we needed. My heart goes out to this family. I would like to help in any way. Please let me know.

[@sabmusic9185]

@txcracker535 haha yes they've tried. Now they have 6 grandkids, 5 girls and 1 boy so far. From the age of 8 years old to 3 months old.

[@sabmusic9185]

@txcracker535 yes thx lol

[@ruthb3870]

Such beautiful kids I hope things turn around for this family

[@fayemeeks7549]

This so sad 😢 kids don't understand parents try best take care being homeless .hopeful somebody helps this family🙏🙏💯

[@thomasmenzano720]

Keep ur head up. You guys are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jokerswild4577]

What a great family...I hope they're doing better. BEAUTIFUL KIDS!

[@smilyblessings1315]

Very sad I have 6kids and we almost lost everything too if it wasnt for my patents we would of been homeless,it makes you grateful

[@henryrudolph1952]

Hi from New Zealand, This is sad, tears were running down my face.

[@CleeinMontana]

Beautiful family. I send you blessings.

[@ChristiansPrayingTogether]

They are a beautiful family ....what gorgeous children they made and theres a reason for every baby they made . I wish i was a rich person so i could help this sweet family a ton but im always just a breath away from where they are ...im praying for them that everything works out for them and their beautiful children . God bless them .

[@tiffany84318]

This makes you appreciate everything

[@MrRwb1965]

Been their, done that, you get up in a cycle cuz the motel is charging you so much to be there that you cannot save any money for rent and deposit. Not to mention the cost of eating is more because you have no place to keep and cook food. I got out of that situation by sending the wife and kids to live with her mother while I stayed with a friend a few weeks and saved money to get us a house

[@hollydonley6478]

Good for you!!

[@AANLoveVintage]

No one deserves to be homeless. I pray this family is doing well today. God bless them with a permanent home and all the love they deserve.

[@sunitasanjay7032]

What a humble & beautiful family, I can only keep them in my prayers & heart & ask God to listen to their prayers & keep them safe & find a home to settle with their children. 🙏🙏

[@maxgambi7319]

I'm a man and this man and his family killed my heart. I don't know what to say or to do, but this man is a tough real man not showing any sadness or emotion to the camera or among his kids. May God be with you all and I hope you get a nice house and a lot of money and your kids go to the best schools.

[@esrapk]

because he doesn't care, he has ''nothing'' yet enough for tobacco, nice priorities. this is a man who cares zero fucks.

[@blobbyblob2573]

Phillie Gambi yawn

[@judykanary4393]

Phillie Gambi He is not showing any sadness cause he is getting free stuff and thinking with this video he is gonna take in the doe. We have nice things how did we get ours??? By working you make your own bed

[@brittanychisenhall2018]

Phillie Gambi u know what, this is the only nice, non judgemental, well wishing and empathetic post on this comment section, and I'm so grateful to see it.. This world is so cold, seems like everyone just wants to see everyone suffer... No one is perfect, I'm sure we have all fallen on hard times and prayed someone cared, I know I have. I pray for this family, and for the people who were so judgemental towards this beautiful family to gain some empathy in their lives.. God knows it'd be a better place if everyone did

[@sumayaakther6921]

Broke my heart. They didn’t deserve this!

[@lonia.5283]

I hope this family is OK today. May God Bless them always💖🌷💖

[@sbmichele4440]

I hope they are ok now and have found a permanent home. Too many people judge and just assume they're lazy or druggies/alcoholics. It's a serious issue and too many families are going through this. Sending love to this family and anyone struggling

[@frenchgirl75000]

Hope everything is ok for them ❤

[@kimberlyanderson4233]

I've been in their shoes before. I feel their pain!

[@cherelllove8576]

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ITS SAD THE RICH DONT HELP PRAYERS AND HUGS

[@mattharriss3835]

You really must do a follow up with this family. I've watched many of these videos and this is the first one where I can actually help.

[@cuntdork]

I would let them stay in my big country house rent free if I had heard about this sooner. How are they now?

[@bodaleedalo]

I’ve been there it’s painful.God bless you/

[@rubydreamer5083]

Awesome family. All of them are gorgeous. I hope they have their own house to live in asap.

[@estherrovadrau6547]

How can we help you. I feel for your kids and amazed that you can still manage to smile in your adversities. God bless u n you beautiful children.

[@lilliancordova6721]

Does anyone know if this Family has been able to get a home?? I sure do hope so. May God Bless them all. Lilly

[@johndonnelly8587]

I can tell just by looking at that woman's face which she's thinking and I'm not even going to say it cuz I know I'll get paid feedback

[@KJ3113]

@@johndonnelly8587 What it is man? Im Interested

[@gisellegonzalez2628]

We are all a paycheck away from homelessness. God bless them and keep them safe, until they find their home.

[@lisaallen918]

When people start a job. Good idea to save little bit every paycheck.

[@Scorpio70ish]

Hearthbreaking...I feel so bad for the kids...god blessed them.

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

I hope this family is properly housed now, safe and well fed 💔 8 people in this young family!

[@marjorielloyd2065]

Why do they have so many kids? Unreal.

[@paulaahnert7152]

would love an update on this family!

[@brittneymoreland1610]

OMG this is so amazing I am going through this as we speak. I love this. God bless all who are in this situation

[@olonzoammonsjr7042]

God bless u sweeetie

[@pamelagibbs3992]

It’s so sad to see how concerned the little boy with the glasses was when he knew his mommy was crying... things just need to change for this lovely family. I hope they have since been housed 🦋

[@sandytorres5845]

I hope someone with more than enough shares with them God knows if could I would .

[@shaylinmonk9208]

I grew up like that and now I work hard never to ever go back. As the son of a immigrant from Mexico this notion of white privileged is a joke. Poverty, hardship and injustice come in all colors. I wish them the best.

[@juliansearcie1758]

Your opinion .for what it's worth ..little in me book

[@acr4715]

Gorgeous family. I hope this situation is behind them.

[@freedomsmith5558]

Omg I went through this same thing for 3 years and I had 8 basically grown men and 1 woman pls an autistic man but we're all family and we stuck together no matter what and God blessed us with getting us a house and I am so thankful for how it happened so I pray that God bless you too if he haven't already

[@cradleygirl]

It's easy for people to say , stop having kids , have you ever thought that they already had their kids before being made homeless by no fault of their own , it could happen to anyone your only a pay check away from being made homeless so think , before saying stuff .

[@rosiesalinas9375]

cradleygirl ....Ppl need to stop passing judgment may God bring peace, strength

[@indarknessishine]

cradleygirl You can see it from a mile away if your becoming homeless its their fault there in this situation if they both got jobs saved money up and then were good to have kids then, but all they wanted to do was fuck and have kids now there paying for there stupidity

[@helgahamster790]

cradleygirl I hope they find a way out of this situation. But, honestly if You are living from paycheck to paycheck, that would be THE main reason not to have 6 children. If you have 1 or 2 the wife could could get a part time job while they are in school to help pay bills.Raising children and living expenses are so expensive that often both parents need to work to make it.What if the husband has an accident and can't work anymore. They did not own their home .It would be different if they own a house.You could sell it , move into an apartment and live of the money from selling your home. If you are renting , anything could happen. The landlord has a right to sell his house and the new owner may want to live in the house himself. Getting married does not mean you have to have kids right away if you have no savings .People could both work for a few years , save some money and than have kids . They seem like loving parents, but raising kids in utter poverty is not fair to the kids.The father seems like such a nice person, but he can not afford such a big family.Thats the real problem.

[@ladydiana2703]

Brigitte Anschütz yes very true, but why is all this greed about money-And not greed about love ❤️ and having beautiful healthy families??????!!! CAPITALISM = MONSTER , the devil incarcerated☠️☠️💀👹👹👿👿👿 💕💕💕💕😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹for all the innocent parents and children 👶

[@D0NTMESSWITHTEXAS]

Maybe he should have saved money rather than spent it on ugly tattoos. Also doesn't help with applying for a job showing up looking like you belong in a bike gang. Feel bad for the kids, as they didn't choose their life.

[@gia9551]

wow the comments on this video are disgusting.. people saying how selfish they are for having more kids?! it looks like the youngest is about a year old, so she was born around the time they lost their house, and all the other kids were all born before that.. I really hope this lovely family is out of this situation because I know what it's like to live paycheque to paycheque and still struggle to get by. I can't imagine doing it with kids

[@blobbyblob2573]

emilyge0rgia you live pay check to pay check when you work earn 400 a week and your wife works earning 400 then she quits working to have 1 baby, then no 2,3,4 and so on and you’re still on 400 a week and your wife now earns zero and you have many mouths to feed. No sympathy from me! You’re just gullible and they rely on mugs like you to provide for them!

[@devinroach9796]

emilyge0rgia ý 6 retu0 731 0ac1

[@kyriljordanov2086]

emilyge0rgia Thank you for your comment. Shows you have a good heart. I used to judge also but the older I get I just can't judge anymore. I really can't watch these videos without crying so folks can call me what they want.

[@firstnamenicole]

Paycheque?????

[@xtonibx5770]

gia Yeah but they probably didn't know that they were gonna be homeless NINE MONTHS PRIOR. Kids don't just appear. This comment isnt for you, it's for ignorant people who dont think about that.

[@LittleLulubee]

Omg, those kids are so cute. God bless the couple for staying together and working hard.

[@shaunluis7771]

The same thing happened to me. Thank goodness I had no kids. The landlord just walked away from the property. He straight up abandoned it. Meanwhile, the guy that collected the rent kept coming by and taking my rent without telling me that no one owns the property. I noticed that the only other tenants upstairs had moved out but no one told me why. One day Bank of America showed up and asked me wtf I was doing there.

[@joyhoss7804]

OMG; cute kids. I wish they don’t end up on street.🙏it breaks my heart to see kids on this situation.i hope you guys get help you need.

[@rayyg786]

There should be a donating link Under every video.

[@Blackdoomdeath666]

Exactly

[@joslynhouston5842]

God Bless them...they will make it! The love and determination they have for one another...they will prevail!!! Oh and you did not fail...just keep pushing it's always a rainbow after the rain!!! Peace and love from Detroit!!!

[@michaelvillanueva233]

They have faith in each other, God bless them more.