Homeless Man Is Sober and Looking for a Job in Columbia, SC

Who gets their life back together in 30 days? NO ONE! Morris lives in a mission that has 30 days in and 14 days out policy. What that means is a homeless person can stay in the shelter for 30 days, but when 30 days are up, they have to leave and cannot come back for 14 days. As crazy as this policy is, it's very common even in cities with freezing weather.
Morris is homeless in Columbia, SC. He is sober and looking for work. Morris is trying to make it, but it seems as the world is against him. The mission also does not allow homeless people to leave stuff in the shelter during the day, so when people go on a job interview, they have to take all their belongings with them. A clear sign to an employer that the person is homeless.
I just met Morris but I have a feeling he's going to make it. Sadly, there are more people entering into homelessness than ever before. We all must work together to help our homeless neighbors.
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[@dcheck6569]

Is there a way to donate through PayPal? I've had troubles finding it thank you

[@mrsblue3011]

There has to be a better way! The number of homeless people is a testament to a failed society.

[@salometipsandtricks2786]

Invisible People Tell him he can write a book about his stuggles like jk Rowland did with "Harry Potter" she did not give up. When she had a chance to be near a computer she wrote a story.

[@dreameryoung38]

I've lent my voice ,I've been through somethings,homeless because I couldn't live with a family member.I got some help though and that's what people need

[@Northwest425]

@@dcheck6569 I'm homeless plz pray for me brother

[@basedsalty6970]

Getting a job when your homeless is a very hard thing to do. Most people don't realize how difficult it really is until it happens to you.

[@richardbowers3647]

Well, getting a house when you have a job + the money is hard too! Just saying.

[@basedsalty6970]

I agree with you on that it's all hard. It didn't seem to be like this 10 years ago

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@basedsalty6970,it took me 14 year's of sobriety here in Philadelphia.....One day at a time, the Lord closes one door and opens another,Have Faith in You!

[@luisbartolo7169]

Really?...... construction is booming everywhere man mostly in Florida, y’all suffer cause y’all want to 😂😂 or do construction temporarily and stack up some 💰💰💰💰 than change to something else

[@pnwvlogs9460]

Luis Bartolo ok cancer it definitely isn’t like that. People judge I live in WA and I went out and applied and returned to places plenty to show I was Interested. I had a experience too as a detailer when I went in! Definitely was judged based on my looks and it took a fat while before I landed a job as a detailer. Edit: I’m not homeless either

[@bubblesangel555]

111th viewer, 2nd comment! Yes Mark, keep on helping them tell their story!

[@jjhbjhbhjgjhgfjhghjg]

Can you come to Vienna AUSTRIA

[@macbuff81]

I deeply respect the tenacity of many of these individuals to create a better future for themselves despite their challenges

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

He’s a good man just trying to survive! I pray someone sees this and can help him with a job ! I live in Michigan and I try to atles give a few bucks to the people who aren’t rude about it! I know that probably sounds really harsh but I have tryed to help a few who weren’t satisfied with the few dollars I gave them one man actually got mad because I had only change and one lady after I gave her a couple dollars actually flipped off someone who wouldn’t give her anything! But than there has been so many who are so greatful so don’t turn your backs to these poor souls they’re is many more good ones than their is the 2 I encountered!

[@jwsuicides8095]

I try and stop and have a talk with people. Share our names, just be human to human. I may or may not have money to offer. I try to say would they mind if I gave them some money, try to do it with respect and dignity for them. I've been lucky I've not had abusive or difficult reactions. With homelessness often being connected with mental health problems it's not surprising though. If being hassled by police, etc, and not being supported by society I think I'd be very narky some days and feel very outside of non-homeless people.

[@kathleensteel2051]

I just don't understand why abandoned houses and other buildings can't be repurposed and used for homeless people. I'm sure that the homeless would even help refurbish/clean up these places. Learn some skills and be a part of the process. But I guess it's all about liability and red tape... I wish this man good luck and to keep positive

[@tonyvolfgangmarashay1668]

Because of us is owned by billionaires people that's understand that USA don't belong to citizens

[@kaycoward6203]

I pray please give this man a job I pray in Jesus nane, amen

[@dealwithit6909]

Luckily jesus gave us the power to help others

[@adiscourse9489]

And also in his NAME.

[@heatherrose9373]

@@adiscourse9489 Not fascinated; hostage.

[@kime394]

I hope he can find a job

[@ladytea697]

Well spoken, articulate man who clearly is sober and WANTS to work. What's the problem? Why can't we get this man a job and get him on his feet? Homeless people are the victims of a capitalistic society that cares for no one. This is a damn disgrace. God Bless you Morris and I hope you get permanent housing soon 💜

[@glindawilson4195]

God Bless You!!! This is such a cruel world ,it's nice to know there are still people who care.

[@deweys]

Then go pick him up and take him to your house. He's right next to the library where the rest of them are.

[@elleeme9451]

Good point. I am in a similar situation myself. When I have a bit of change for myself I give some of that to anyone out on the streets who asks me, because that is what I have to give and I try to chat and show some kindness I don't know why I feel compelled to do it but I always think that if that were me I'd like someone to do that for me.

[@ninabean4857]

I really hope he can find employment and get off the streets.....

[@lca9486]

SuperStonyQMUSIC dumb ass, he said I try to SEND my son something every chance I get. So the appropriate question would be for me to ask ARE YOU HIGH.

[@Asdfgqwertyi]

@@SuperStonyQMUSIC omg, there are subtitles out there going along . Even for me, not a native speaker twas pretty obvious he was saying he'd been trying to send out to his son every single thing he could.

[@nancymathias4486]

I live in SC....I would love to meet Mark. He must have a heart of gold.

[@InvisiblePeople]

I am here for a few more days

[@ronnie-lynn]

You should let this man drop his belongings in a safe place so he can work or look for a job without risking loosing what little he probably has!!

[@alexslider]

I see hope in he's eye

[@SmokeyPyro]

Hope, and alot of hurt as well.. Poor guy hope he gets his comfortable home quickly

[@staceystory9622]

Keep bringing awareness to our communities. We need people to invest time in helping those that they see trying. God bless everyone who stop's and takes the time out to bless those are need.

[@palmtree8604]

Don't get me wrong I do like your videos but if I could make one suggestion I would do a little bit of research on every city you go to before you go, that way when you do an interview with a homeless person you can give them a printout of all resources including names phone numbers and addresses of people that are willing to help them so that way maybe they won't feel so abandon.

[@timmc8444]

agreed emphatically...better would be to tell any service providers that you will be interviewing people in the area and hope to hook them up with services as well as offer ideas on how to make things better from programs youve seen work in different parts of the country

[@misspriscillaswanson5848]

Sound advice

[@jwsuicides8095]

All the best to Morris. I live in the UK so I'm sorry I'm just offering empty words rather than practical help. Morris is inspiring me to keep trying ways to help people where I live at least so I will pass it on thinking of him. X

[@terrilynch7845]

Thank you for helping those of us that need it.

[@gwarrichmond6232]

I work in Columbia all the time, between there and north of Charlotte..... PLENTY OF WORK. NO matter what you do. Tell you what.... contact me and I will give you a job outta of Charlotte. SERIOUSLY GOOD LUCK BUD 👍

[@terrilynch7845]

From where you stand, there may be plenty of work. But few jobs if you live on the streets. No sleep. Cops harassing you. No mailing address. No resume. Little food. No clean clothes. Getting ripped off by other homeless people. Hard to shower. Even those with higher education find getting gainful employment difficult. I have a BS & a paralegal degree & haven't been able to find work. At age 58, diagnosed with mental illness. Very hard to find decen mental & physical health physicians with no insurance or with Medicaid.

[@gwarrichmond6232]

@@terrilynch7845 Sorry to hear that Terri, I'm just able to lend a helping hand. So. ..that's it

[@terrilynch7845]

@@gwarrichmond6232 🙃🙃🙃

[@terrilynch7845]

@0202 pmurT From people who have dishwashing jobs & having worked as a dishwasher in College, it is hot, tiresome work. Most restaurants don't have air conditioners where the dishwashers are. You have to wring your clothes out after work.

[@terrilynch7845]

@0202 pmurT I did too.

[@starlight_44]

I pray he found a place to lay his head and at the same time safety.🙏🙏

[@dreameryoung38]

I just moved to this city and the homeless problem is really bad.On seeing this video thought I recognized the library so I looked for this gentleman last week

[@LongLeggedOne]

I am moving to Columbia soon.. I am gonna find out all about it. How do u like the place besides the homeless issue?

[@scottmorrison466]

I wish we could create homeless enterprises to employ homeless people.

[@sonofsaloman1940]

If ur homeless we r poor worker and soon will join u in streets ask or stand agaimsy to goverment

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Unfortunately I think that's the way it is in evey state. They make it so hard for people that have made bad choices, but have cleaned up , to find a job. God bless and thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@marigolds49]

Gosh--someone help this gentle man with employment, so he can survive and help his son. He has his faith, and wants a better life. Prayin' for him...

[@joeypender2539]

What is his name? How can I help

[@LovelyFlyShy]

You are doing a good thing, I swear to God you are. I am facing eviction and have nowhere to turn. My dad let me down for the umpteenth time so I am now stuck. I live in Las Vegas and am suffering with depression amongst other things. You inspire me to reach out, try to get on the news here or something. They can throw up a casino in 3 months, which serves to some peoples devastation and misery, yet there’s only one to three homeless shelters that are all either overfilled or you have to be on a waiting list. These videos give me hope, nonetheless. They are very humbling, God has something in store for each and every one of these people, no mans pain is in vain and I believe that to my core!!! I know I don’t have much, but whenever God places on my heart to be of some help to someone I will! This is heartbreaking. What’s going on America? “Our” president needs to address affordable housing, really, like this is ridiculous

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

He can go to a temp agency. He can get paid day to day.

[@mwizzie9346]

Albuquerque just built a facility with showers, beds, laundry etc., for the immigrants. Now theyfind out that their not going to use it. Not for homeless people but for immigrants.

[@frankihatch]

are u serious?

[@LongLeggedOne]

Sounds like a waste.

[@seventhchild7270]

Salvation armory and good will programs?

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Angela Lewis,👍Start at the bottom and go to the Top!

[@g.patricepulley9117]

May GOD bless 🙏 🙏🙏 you with what you asked for.

[@TrVlogs82]

This is what makes me so mad when people tell homeless people to get a job. Don't you think they try this is why they can't "Get a Job.".

[@sylviacoffey5645]

why cant they just have lockers at the shelters where people could keep their personal stuff.. with combination locks or something. then u would not have to carry the backpack all the time

[@trentsc4929]

The shelters get thousands per individual bed filled each month from the .gov. They don't want everyone getting jobs.

[@jwsuicides8095]

Will you be able to do a follow-up on Morris?

[@mathwizree]

Like ur username....really hits home...tx

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@@mathwizree,I couldn't help...but laugh!

[@Xprh]

Idont get it

[@olonzoammonsjr7042]

Please stop disliking the videos rather be an encouraging human being helping the less fortunate

[@joshuawhitworth6456]

You won't be homeless for long. Blessings sent.

[@WiseWeeabo]

End homelessness and poverty! Yang2020

[@InvisiblePeople]

Yang’s proposals will do nothing to end homelessness or poverty. Universal Basic Income has to provide housing costs. Yang’s $1,000 a month is mostly to get him votes and is targeted to the middle class.

[@WiseWeeabo]

@@InvisiblePeople If every single person you interview are guaranteed $1000 a month there would be an ECONOMIC INCENTIVE to help them get off the streets.

[@WiseWeeabo]

@@InvisiblePeople how detached from reality are you to say that the middle-class will be more affected by $1000 a month than a guy who is getting $300 a month only because he has cancer

[@shekharmoona544]

The train company is hiring.

[@Northwest425]

Homeless plz pray for me or visit my about tab for ways to donate God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@27gts]

Maurice is very well spoken- humble- hope some good turn of events are in store for him

[@seventhchild7270]

I thought department of social services help give FOODSTAMPS and job training in cases like this gentleman

[@susanbrown2909]

Angela Lewis He needs a home..

[@gregson8533]

Foodstamps is $126/mo, He needs a home not food.

[@ryanmoloney99]

one day at a time brother

[@DS___]

Are there any updates on this man? I'm in Columbia and would like to help in any way I can

[@Todd_Writersroom]

I totally agree with this guy. Plus internet makes it ruff too. Need to personally apply and interview. Seems like a good guy hope he gets a job

[@rogerthat5459]

You are well-spoken. Parents and immigrants always need tutoring in English and reading and writing. You can meet in the library.

[@marklesparkle5882]

This can be anyone. I am praying for you sir! Keep your head up!

[@BeBeautifullyYou]

God bless him and I hope he gets on his feet soon.

[@dottiesmith2439]

Jobs are very very hard fine even if you not homeless. It is everywhere.

[@soofficialdez185]

Do you have his information ?

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Prayers and Blessings to you from Philadelphia, from a man whose been there done that! Congratulations on your Sobriety. One day at at a time,it's now 14 years later and I am Grateful!

[@jerrykwerve8660]

Work in a grocery store or fast food. Earn enough money to go to truck driving school. Become a truck driver and make alot of money.

[@kellynorvell5714]

That's a great answer (for real).

[@seventhchild7270]

There are expungement programs...not sure about sc...

[@trey6989]

i wonder where his eyebrows went

[@diamondjack-cooper5322]

Homelessness is very challenging! I understand how he feels and its unfortunate you need to be addicted to drugs to get a extended shelter stay! AMEN!

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Homelessness is very challenging: no one can get on their feet in 30 days. No one.

[@huh9315]

Let this man get his money and raise some well mannered children pls

[@deweys]

They make him buy his own laundry detergent and Tylenol? Say it aint so!

[@brendalaprince1466]

Pray to God that you never end up homeless.

[@msblessme4520]

God bless u Congrats on being sober

[@CYV214]

🙏

[@amberrj.]

That looks like they're in front of the public library in Columbia s.c.

[@mwizzie9346]

B'shem yezhua hamasiach, i pray that this homeless man, one of yours, finds employment and housing, b'shem yeshua hamasiach

[@howellwong11]

I bet Morris wish that he can turn the clock back to when he was going to school. Perhaps he would start preparing his life and stay out of harms way.

[@LessWordsMoreMusic]

It would be nice to have a way of donating money to these people online.

[@planetwalker798]

agree. you could donate to invisible people tv

[@briancallahan5673]

Go to the temp service work for a week straight can you get yourself at U-Haulstorage unit keep your stuff in there go look for a job I did it many years ago

[@michaelgaynor6866]

@Fawk Yuu ,like the Lady said above the Salvation Army get help them get back on their feet.

[@briancallahan5673]

I lived in that City there is a temp service one block from that library......

[@1090Jake]

I really hope you hooked this guy up with a little something for his time.

[@ijogseirreb8929]

He's high on weed, how can you pass a drug test for your job?

[@carolinethorne7825]

He is a smart man. I wish him the best. He is decent.

[@kirascullark5224]

Godspeed Bro!

[@dingding1865]

they are all seemed so tired.

[@ladyredconstance]

I would leave Columbia South Carolina..

[@803GoLsOnViLLe]

I grew up in Columbia. My sons and I were homeless off and on while living there. You are an outcast to people. If you use the shelter as an address on applications, you are never going to be able to obtain work, because they know It's the shelter. Everybody knows everyone and it doesn't take long before the labels come. It was not until I left Columbia and moved 45 minutes away, that I found success. I now make more than 45000 a year with no government assistance. He needs to leave there fast!

[@ladyredconstance]

@@803GoLsOnViLLe amen..I'm happy for you. Sometimes people have to leave different cities. Its jobs in big cities...

[@LongLeggedOne]

Daily Bless Word I'm hoping to move to Columbia soon. I booked a ticket to go, I will be in a hotel. Its not a good place to settle down at all? I've heard enough decent things or so little bad, that I think its worth a shot. if I dont get a place though, I have cities close I can go at least. I just know I cant stay in the NW.. its so bad out here in the Portland area, so is the racism. Its also expensive and a BAD homeless problem, snobs all over too. I had to live at home to afford it.. even free, I didnt like it so I feel I dont got a damn thing to lose to see Columbia if its the right place to move and stuff. Thoughts?

[@luisbartolo7169]

Dude construction is booming there’s jobs everywhere in construction!!! It’s good money just do it for a while than change jobs if you want , but construction = 💰💰💰

[@MegaLivingIt]

Good, but maybe he's considered to be too old for heavy physical work or just not enough direct construction experience.

[@juded14]

How are able to stay in touch with these people? What if someone wanted to help him?

[@planetwalker798]

I've heard Mark answer that very question. He can't usually unless the person has a phone. They aren't in one place necessarily and typically no address.

[@lonia.5283]

God Bless you ❤️🌷❤️

[@dcheck6569]

Am I able to donate on PayPal? I don't see the link I've had troubles before finding it thank you

[@scottmorrison466]

The answer is more than money. It's social and political pressure.

[@dreamfarmer9558]

I saw a story about a man who printed out as many resumes as he could and stood on a street corner in the nicest clothes he had with a sign saying he needed a job please take a resume. That let people know he was serious about wanting work and not just looking for spare change. It worked the man got tons of job offers! I’m not saying this man isn’t being authentic it’s just an idea! I was getting ready to do that myself I was recently on the job hunt and it took a month to find one paying well enough to cover my bills and thats with a car searching every day!

[@olzt100]

Hey Mark, you are down in South Carolina. When are you coming to North Carolina?

[@lauracastricone5459]

Do you film in Toronto? Lots of content unfortunately... if you’re in my neck of the woods I’d love to help you

[@blairmorgan2294]

Beautiful soul❤️ Prayers

[@colinchampollion5605]

SIR ~There are jobs as a migrant-worker picking produce(Since there are no more Mexicans in the USA, they left) in the central California and they even provide housing and transportation😉😈😣😵! ! !

[@diedericky]

Well spoken en obviously intelligent gentleman .

[@seanwilliams2764]

I talked with him before good dude humble spirit in him!

[@allendriskal9741]

life is survival of fittest...darwinism

[@dottiesmith2439]

God Bless You

[@allendriskal9741]

daily temp staffing is a cash advance scam

[@ericogle4159]

Hope he gets a job and a apartment

[@tatyanajumanova300]

Jesus will help you brother

[@nickdrutis9007]

Holy shit this is my home town

[@richardbowers3647]

The big giveaways? Free homes does not = no more homeless? Looking for a job in homeless town? But what do I know? Everybody want to disagree! Just saying.

[@scottmorrison466]

I agree a small town would be better.

[@savannahsputnik1663]

I understand people are used to looking for work in the area where they live. A lot of these able-bodied homeless people who want to work, need to look in areas where there are lots of jobs. Right now in the Midwest, jobs are plentiful. Maybe there is someway they could get a bus ticket, to areas where people are readily hiring. That’s an idea that I have always had. Bringing able-bodied people, who are not addicts in anyway, to an area where they can get a job at start a life. A program that would help them get to where they need, and temporary housing until they get paid. It doesn’t seem like that would be that hard of a thing to do with all the other programs that are out there.

[@LongLeggedOne]

Omaha is good, but its also too cold. I had a harder time securing an apartment, so I'm off to Columbia to look in a hotel until I do..

[@terrilynch7845]

South Carolina is pathetic when it comes to physically or mentally helping people. I live in SC. Other states I have lived in help people down on life.

[@LongLeggedOne]

I will tell u this though, those states that "help" often are expensive. I find Oregon, a liberal state to have shit services too.

[@eskiemax5133]

Bless him...

[@jewel9313]

Of all places why south Carolina.

[@jsav100]

Jewel Mcinnis why not? There are homeless everywhere.

[@jewel9313]

@@jsav100 stop being so emotional I have my reasons. And I don't have to tell you.

[@manuelescareno7031]

How come people who don't have papers are not living on the streets??? Because they DO work and take any job possible to get ahead and not live on the streets!

[@gregson8533]

Thats actually false, I live in Las Vegas we have plenty of undocumented 'homeless', What you often dont see are people who profit off them by charging $200/mo for a place to live which they share with 30 others in a 1br unit.

[@flip90925]

Where are his eye brows?

[@hampstar2851]

Wow four dislike on this video like dang does people have souls any more

[@moonglow1311]

There is a big state prison in Columbia SC maybe he can get a job there , as a maintenance man, etc., or on the darker side; get free room and board (if he commits a crime)edit: this is a serious comment folks, I am not trying to be facetious ‼️😎🇺🇸

[@LongLeggedOne]

that might be the reason some people do it.

[@Iexposeyourlies]

Hope things turn out for him..stand up type of dude