Homeless Man Recycles to Survive Instead of Doing Crimes

Chris is homeless in Hawthorne, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. At the start of this interview, Chris states that he recycles to survive instead of committing crimes.
Some of you may have trouble understanding the significance of what Chris said. People have to eat. Humans have basic needs, and if the person cannot get a job or if they are unemployable, let's say because of a prison record, their choices are to steal or sell drugs, which will send them back to prison, and as a taxpayer, we pay considerable taxes to lock criminals up.
Chris spent some time in prison. Now, because he cannot find employment, he lives outside in a tent. Chris is a good guy. He tries to help other homeless people all he can. Chris even teaches the ins and outs of recycling.
Chris has lived at the current homeless encampment for six months. He says that's a long time. Police make them move after people complain about seeing the trash. What the public needs to understand is humans make trash.
All of us, without exception, create some waste or garbage. Most of us are used to having trash pickup. Homeless people do not have that luxury. As Chris says, if the city provided a dumpster with even just monthly pickup, the homeless camp would use it.
There is a direct connection between homelessness and incarceration. Many people end up on the streets after being released from prison. There is little support for reentry back into society, and it's nearly impossible for an ex-con to find employment.
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[@InvisiblePeople]

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

[@Chopper8472]

According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, it would cost the US government $20 billion to end homelessness. Yet we recently signed a bill giving Israel $38 billion in aid.

[@bonsoirnon7966]

J B you forgot that THIS is america lol...

[@danbuchner28]

Instead of asking the government to help, you can support charities that help the homeless.

[@InvisiblePeople]

If we don’t fix the policies the create homelessness, we’ll never end it.

[@danbuchner28]

@@InvisiblePeople I think 95% of the solution is private. Only 5% is government. Even Jesus said that we will always have the poor among us, and that we should help them. Any time you give the government more resources, the misuse them and gain more control over you. History proves this. Is that what you want?

[@McIntyreBible]

This brother has a good moral attitude: he’s decided to do something constructive than criminal!

[@jimbanda]

He has a good attitude, a good guy. This is how soo many homeless and poor people make enough to eat in Vietnam and one will never see bottles, cans, plastic, cardboard strewn about.

[@joannemates6367]

We are all just a couple of paychecks, a divorce, a loss of a job or illness away from homelessness. Oh Chris, I wish I could just wrap my arms around you and shower you with so much love. Cheers, from Country Victoria. AUSTRALIA.

[@truthteller9522]

No truer words

[@sharonrebibo6015]

I love the way you tell it like it is. Well done girl😍💏💕

[@JC-fd8ho]

Do u have the same problems in Australia?

[@1953beetle]

@@JC-fd8ho Sad,but true.😩

[@joannemates6367]

Paul Muggins Where abouts in Australia are you??

[@politicalwatchglobal3509]

Chris sounds like a great person, someone you would love to have as a neighbor. It's always the good people that hurt the most.

[@politicalwatchglobal3509]

@Stay EZ My Friends The wording of Genesis 9 is interesting in that God says the rainbow will be a reminder for Himself to remember His covenant: "When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth" (Genesis 9:14-16). This does not imply that God "needs" reminding; it is simply a way of saying that God will faithfully keep His covenant. He is ever mindful of His promise.

[@politicalwatchglobal3509]

@Stay EZ My Friends You know nothing about the Bible little buddy. Go fish somewhere else.

[@politicalwatchglobal3509]

@Stay EZ My Friends What logo? Try refreshing. You sure it's not the KZbin Campaign?

[@politicalwatchglobal3509]

@Stay EZ My Friends What's going on with you, what's wrong with you?

[@tomatinko]

No man is good.

[@lat7805]

His voice! So beautiful and peaceful! He should be doing radio talks or something like that

[@lat7805]

@@Jj-gi2uv what is K12? His voice sounds like Harrison Ford, the tone, cadence, rhythm, super calm. He should find a very good job having that beautiful natural instrument. I hope🙏

[@jillianelise5]

I agree!!! Very smooth talking voice

[@AaronHendu]

Best thing I ever did when I was homeless was to get a hold of a little solar panel for charging my phone...made all the difference...meant I didn't have to wake up early and head into the down town core to get my phone charged, and could stay on the outskirts where I felt safe setting up my tent.

[@leosanchesbr]

How have you got out of homelessness? Was it on yourself or got some help?

[@rachanaraizada]

Good for you for getting yourself out of it. Everybody deserves a home.

[@AaronHendu]

@@leosanchesbr I have tried to answer this question a whole bunch of times this morning, and it's hard to sum up in the comments here. So for now, I'll just say it took a mixture of the two...but I'll grant more to others and the fact that in Canada, I get "free" treatment for mental health issues, than to myself. A lot of it was luck, I think...though I still feel like I am always just a step away from it happening again...I am almost sure of it. I think if I had to do it again, I'd just go full on hermit, like I've always talked about. Just disappear into the woods and never look back.

[@8ofwands300]

I think I've seen some manual, crank-type, chargers.

[@1953beetle]

@@AaronHendu 👍

[@dawnscott4253]

Reading all of these comments, all of you are correct in your impression of Chris. I am proud to call him my friend. He showed my husband and I the ropes of recycling when we first got out here and it had been a life saver for sure. Aside from him doing thay, the man that you see in this video has the same mannerism in everyday life. Way to go Chris. Maybe these videos and our stories will one day change things for other homeless people. God bless you Brother!!

[@sharonrebibo6015]

What a lovely voice, memorable of Patrick Swayze....Good luck Chris. I hope potential employers will appreciate your many lovely and charismatic qualities.

[@brendangray]

That’s quite hopeful. But we can hope.

[@alana1119]

Yes, he has a great voice. Very strong person.

[@shirleyokula2588]

You know what amazes me is when they ask a homeless person three wishes it’s never for themselves and never for money.

[@alana1119]

@Southern Mema why republican states?

[@rnw4468]

Lotta homeless are good ppl inside...

[@8ofwands300]

Why wouldn't they be? People who have greatly suffered usually - though not always - become very empathetic and humble souls. ❤

[@MoPoppins]

This guy seems like the perfect candidate to give a hand UP to, since he’s proactive, solution-oriented, has charisma & natural leadership qualities. I’ve heard interviews w/ entrepreneurs who are ex-homeless, and I feel like Chris could EASILY join those ranks.

[@mdm7905]

Chris seems like a decent person. God bless him.

[@kovrt5375]

Stop judging people off there struggles maybe accept them for his character , he says he recycles now to not commit crimes. Chris is really humble

[@pkingglazersout6665]

If we all had been doing what this guy is doing , just imagine how different mother earth would be.....

[@joshuakenny503]

Just do all you can yourself and influence others whenever you get the opportunity 👍 Imagining won't get us anywhere, but action will. If we don't do something now, nothing can be done. Please act, influence and stay strong. We can do this. Together.

[@pkingglazersout6665]

@@joshuakenny503 wise words sir, yes we shouldn't imagine and should enact, thank you for the comment, made my day

[@joshuakenny503]

@@pkingglazersout6665 you're welcome 👍

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

The Earth isn't my mother nor my father.

[@androidhammer5307]

Not very, the same companies that make the conditions for homelessness are the same ones that are destroying our planet and then sell people on the idea that they can do something ab it if they use paper instead of plastic.

[@Mar-G_]

crazy to blame homeless people just because they live in the vicinity of crime happening. Keep up the interviews Mark!

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

Why is reality so difficult? Homeless populations breed crime, it's just a fact. Between mental illness, drugs, alcohol, prostitution, property & violent crime, it's perfectly logical & reasonable for businesses neighborhoods to not welcome them with open arms. Why deny fact & try to call it being "moral"?

[@mmiller7773]

@@naelyneurkopfen9741 Have to agree with you sometimes but I think the point of Marks entire series is that most homeless are just ordinary people and not to be demonized. But your point is worth remembering from time to time.

[@user-jh2so5uo9s]

I watch almost every video and not a single one wish for money

[@1967John_P]

Like the last video of Chad the surfer looking dude in California, never used his 3 wishes on himself....AT ALL!

[@8ofwands300]

Really? Hmm.

[@alana1119]

Yes at least for these videos they are very un-self-serving.... And I remember when I was pregnant when I would walk by them they would say “congratulations!” I wish I knew how to do more

[@mikekrall6335]

I hope he makes it. He seems like a really good man. I wish I could help. I just got off the streets myself.

[@mostlyends]

This man is a valuable asset. We NEED people to sort trash.

[@ERgrayman]

In other parts of the world, a person like this would live with his extended family than end up living in the street.

[@SoundOfFreedom67]

I was born in Hawthorne in the late 60s... back then, we almost never saw homeless. Things have gotten so hard all over.

[@TheJ602]

Well look at the demographics now.

[@susanbrown2909]

Same here in the UK. Never saw homeless people in the numbers we have now. No one should be outside in the elements in the cold,or hot conditions,or not have washing facilities. Yet cops are sent by governments to disperse thses homeless people. Its wrong,and de -humanising to be subjected to being treated lower then a animal. I blame republican,conservative. They only want to conserve for the rich..hows that fair.? They have a duty to step in.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

I’d rather talk to and be friends with Chris than most other “normal” (sarcasm) people around me!!!

[@Splicer1337]

Chris is a really cool guy and I am glad to count him as a friend of mine. Its really hard to explain what Chris does for other unhoused people in our city, he helps build a community and make people feel like they have people who care about them. I have met dozens of unhoused people in Hawthorne and all of them have a story about how Chris has helped them out and done right by them.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Russell Scott “Friends” does not necessarily mean overnights! I’d just rather talk with those living in conditions like his!

[@Splicer1337]

@Russell Scott I do know Chris, I work with Street Watch LA and am the person who introduced Mark to him. Unfortunately I live in a tiny apartment about 10 blocks from Chris and we really don't have any more room in our place for another person. Also Chris doesn't want to crash in someone's living room, Chris wants the city to leave him alone so he can live his life. Chris has been unhoused for over 7 years now, while I don't fully understand it he has adjusted to life outside. My hope and prayers are that if Chris ever got the love and support from his city his goals might shift from "please stop hurting me" to "I would like help to get housed." But its Chris's life, and he really isn't hurting anyone, he actually helps a ton of unhoused people by teaching them and protecting them. If he wanted to spend the rest of his life living in a tent on the side of the tracks helping folks who ended up next to him I would consider his life a powerful testament to love.

[@krystynamojsiej4221]

I wish for everybody not been alone or homeless Good luck great man 🤠

[@danbuchner28]

I commend Chris for trying to do something to earn a living, no matter how modest, and for doing the right things. That is all that can be expected of anyone.

[@bliblivion]

Respect to this guy

[@stephannesoirez]

God bless this honorable man

[@callmeme1898]

When i was 25 i was such a brat. I hatet my mom for purchasing me an appartement. I did not want nothing to do with it because it was too far away from the people and the drugs( which was her intention OBVIOUSLY). She really did everything she could because she had no time for me when i was a child. She had to work so much. I made her guilty for my addiction again when i was older but now i know that i was really lucky to have a loving caring mommy that she really is. I am clean now for years and adore my little appartement which is all alone mine soon. I just want to tell some parents here that your childs are searching and struggling so much. They cant carry all that shame and guilt all the time , so they have to give it to you or someone else for a little while untill they understand that it is in their shoes to change their lifes. They might need your help even if they seem to hate you therefore at the moment , they will love you much more later and be thankfull after suceeding. Never let your children down please.

[@tazz885]

One man's trash is another man's treasure

[@gabrielleg8984]

This man is totally right and self aware everyone can't work some people have mental and physical Disabilities especially people coming from prison but they LOVE to call us LAZY! There are no options out here.

[@abdulazizalhuseini9869]

May god protect all kind people. Wish him very good luck.

[@o0Balthier]

someone with money in this world help those peoples.ciao from italy

[@sarakhaldi5085]

@Son Roby I wish they would. I wish I could.

[@christinabonas863]

@@sarakhaldi5085 Me 2! I really wish!

[@JC-fd8ho]

Do u have homeless people like that in Italy?

[@ZayyWyd]

He sounds like a nice guy sad unfortunate things happen to the nicest people

[@denisalbert2595]

There's enough money in this world for every human to live well of. No one needs 100 million in their bank account let alone a billion. 🤣🤣

[@leosanchesbr]

If you share all that money it would solve not even one week of humanity problems. The answer is on teaching how to fish not on giving the fish to anyone. It is nice if you give them a fishing rod though... until they get theirs..... lol...lol..

[@duffysullivan2794]

You could divide up all wealth in the world evenly, in 6 months you would have rich and poor.

[@XBlakeFreemanX]

Not everyone can handle money. Just because you give them money doesn’t mean they won’t blow it on drugs/alcohol/stupid shit. Simply put, giving a lot of them money wouldn’t change anything. Their mental has to be changed first.

[@xz9z29]

@@XBlakeFreemanX dumb. he didnt say no money.but people like bezos and musk having 100s of billions to buy gold plated hot tubs is stupid. the whole class system is stupid. its always the most important people like soldiers or teachers or grocery store workers who end up homeless. let me some it up. if you took every celeb right now and gave their money to less fortunate,the world would be better and new celebs would replace them. if you took every soldier and doctor,no one would replace them. todays generation dont want to fight for their country.people aged 30 and younger have the lowest rate of wanting to fight for their country ever. everyone wants to be the next ariana grande or james charles. eventually America will be screwed.no one will join the army because of how our next generation and future generations are, and countries like china and russia that have alot of people who beg for the chance to fight for their country,will bully us around. Trump only keeps america afloat because of his ego. biden is too weak. once trump is gone in 4 years the next guy will be a bernie sanders or biden type. weak and wants to end police and army. america is in trouble. by letting apps like youtube and tiktok tell our kids they need to be the next dixie amelio or theyre a failure, we have lost the true american values that built our amazing country from the ground up while fighting off french,german and English invasions. god save us.

[@tennesseetennesseeaintnopl3585]

We need equal opportunity. We cannot rely on corrupt government to save the day.

[@jmeearle8877]

Thx for the great interview!

[@CJTurrubiate]

Man the heart break you see in the people you interview when you ask them what their 3 wishes are. As if they haven't allowed themselves to hope for anything more than to wake up tomorrow and not have too much difficulty getting what they need to survive for the day. It's such, a beautifully sad moment for them. Keep on keeping on, Chris.

[@rachanaraizada]

Yes, very true. As if they don't even dare to dream.

[@ceeell1683]

He’s homeless and takes care of others. God bless him. I’d love to recycle together

[@sarakhaldi5085]

Why do we have so much hate in our country? Edit** I wonder how much more homeless are contributing to recycling than housed people are?

[@leosanchesbr]

That is a fact, Sara. This is a theme I am very much interested on.

[@myoldvhstapes]

Many of L.A's recycle places have closed down. When the CRV container refund places were plentiful several years ago, my experience was that 40% of the customers were homeless, but they brought at least 75% of the material.

[@sarakhaldi5085]

@My Old VHS Tapes that’s awful. I know people where I live that make their living from collecting junk on the side of the roads. They really know how to strip an engine down etc and part out cars to get money from scrap metal. Or pick up our garbage day evening of and recycle it. When I heard a homeless man going through my recycling one night, I started hanging my cans and bottles on the side of the bin.

[@ronniefurbs]

Recycling is great!!! I recycle. We should all recycle.

[@chrissyr9920]

So true what he said “Everyone remembers the bad things & no one ever remembers the good you do . God Bless all of you 🙏🏻💞 and Mark for what you do ...more people’s eyes should be open to this ...it’s an atrocity that any person is sleeping on the streets ...any one of us could be there right now or tomorrow..just love one another people & help one another we are all in this life together...

[@malkaringel7864]

Thanks Mark. I enjoyed this interview with a stable sounding, homeless man. Wish their were more facilities, resources, etc. Ideally a roof over their heads.

[@claudiaalmeida3655]

If I had three wishes, one would be that no one was left without the basic human right of housing.

[@Midnight7762]

One of the best videos I've seen so far. Thanks.

[@serbia-ll1io]

Just because your rich doesn’t mean your not poor

[@Yochill]

Dude is tight and respect this man. 💯

[@AndreaCsays]

I’m not sure you even realize how important these videos are for us to see. your comments about things like there’s no trash pick up in the areas homeless are living things that I don’t think of that are important for me to know and be able to use in a conversation with others. These tid bits of information really help.

[@darklight6921]

brand new stuff. unopened. i believe it.

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

God Bless You Chris 🙏💕

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

He would do really good with working with Good Will. They hire people with records. They also help people with home ownership.

[@nueroendoctrinecarcinomaaf2272]

try to find a new camp spot, under the towers is bad for you physically, causes cancer in some people.

[@michelleherridge4782]

People are people and people are homeless for various reasons , good or bad or whatever the case it may be, they are still members Of society, they need support and help not criticism and stigmatism, . Lots of respect for this people who try to do the right thing under very stressful situations💛🧡💚🌈

[@ezmealstravels9221]

God bless you sir🙏. I have a lady friend who's a widower and she recycles to make money 💰 for her rent each month. Keep up the Good attitude 👍

[@janewhapples9214]

Bless him

[@polyglotta1]

The people on this channel never fail to inspire me.

[@Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk]

I hope these videos help the homeless. Thank you for the awareness.

[@ZuhebSiddiqueMohammed84]

He seems to do a lot more to people for someone who has so little than most of us who have been blessed with so much.. god bless this man;

[@mirandatao2239]

Thanks for sharing these stories of homelessness. One thing I gathered is: the less you own, the less you desire. And when you don’t have much, you max it out and makes the best out of it. Most people being interviewed agree that homelessness isn’t the best way of living for anyone. Though not every homeless person is as good as this guy, the majority are. But the competition in big cities nowadays makes it really hard to get housing, and like what Chris said in this video, bad histories do scare people away and most people like to play safe than risky. I hope these videos reach more and more people and society can show more understanding to some of these kind hearted homeless people. Some of them made mistakes in the past, some are not by choice, but as long as they are willing to change their situation and don’t cause harm to other people, they deserve to be treated like a human being and given a chance.

[@MonaMarMag]

Those are people who know what God is and what heart is for . May God bless them .

[@288theabe]

Recycling other people’s crap is how I made my way up. I wasn’t homeless, but I was getting there. I’ve accumulated over $1000 in one of the first few years, and invested the crud out of it (along with working 4 jobs to survive). I still have that $1000 invested and I never forget how my portfolio has grown to tens of thousands compounded, along with other recyclable stuff and money I’ve worked for. It adds up, and kudos to this man.

[@maplecozy]

The good really do die young. Because evil destroys them.

[@raymond_luxury_yacht]

bless you

[@Purplesox]

If his situation was different he’d be a success 🙏

[@asafgl4281]

Survive aint say you are alive... I m sorry for this guy...america become harder to her own people... As it said " a mother of all possibilities"... Is that so ???

[@slimpickinsworld]

I used to make fun of the homeless when I was young but now I realise they are me and I am them, One in the same I could be in their place one day:>( HELP change the World One small act of kindness can cause a ripple effect which can change the World for everyone. God blesses the good with more time to change others. One Love = peace of mind and Heaven on Earth.

[@olivierroy1301]

I see an honest guy, proud to do things the best he can. It's too sad he's not allowed to do more because of his records.

[@janijonkkari4890]

Yeah but he didn't say why he did prison time.

[@pickinforalivin]

this guy is not kidding about what people throw away. what he does is part of what i do for a living. i have made $1,000 from people's trash in the last few months. musical instruments, vintage toys, decor, etc.

[@mdlasprngkaako9126]

Invisible people, i admire ur point of view about chris ..so thruthfull..i wish people like chris that someday would b given a chance to get a descent job for him to survive and for him to keep continueng to help others.

[@mslaxer92]

Good luck Chris, you have a calming, charming personality!

[@watchmenstudios]

Solid interview...Nice work...Upstate NY....Keep...on...Watching...

[@nadiarogmati2184]

Am glad there aren’t any ads! We should talk and greet each other! We don’t have to know each other to be good and lovable!

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Very nice interview… I’ve been a big recycler for years, even before it started to be collected in neighborhoods across the US and started to be fashionable!!! That is good that he does that, and as he was saying, gives him a purpose. He seems like a good guy, even though he was in jail for whatever he did… I missed or think that you or he didn’t say where this was that?! Thank you very much.

[@lo0k3r]

"Crime pays, but botany doesn't."

[@Mikehawk323]

Chris looks like a good person

[@mellyayble]

I wish I could help these people. all of them. they aren't bad people. some have just fallen on hard times, but they are HUMANS just like all of us and sometimes they just need a helping hand.

[@CYV214]

🙏

[@emanuelserban5339]

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ! PRAISE THE MIGHTY NAME OF THE LORD ! 😊☝🙏🤗😃

[@mattfitzpatrick4008]

I'm glad I found this site.

[@The.Philippines.Joe.]

If I may suggest to those on SSDI or SS...i am disabled myself after getting hurt on the job...and do get SSDI although it's half the average since I became disabled very young...i found myself having to make some hard decisions...and like always my choices may not be the best for anyone else..but can honestly say what worked for me...i found out if one gets SSDI or SS benefits..they can live almost anywhere and still get their benefits..so I moved from the states not wanting to be a burden to my family or homeless or such..and I can easily support a family of 3 for around 800 dollars a month here...i have an upper middle class lifestyle now where as extreme poverty would of been my outcome living in the states..the city I live in now one can rent a 2 bed single bath for 100 dollars a month..my sons private school is 600 a year plus uniform and books..my doc visits are 10 dollars a month and my meds are 60-70 a month...a live in maid is 100 a month plus food and their personal hygiene needs...my house is in a gated community and my mortgage is 211 a month for a 15yr mortgage...a meal at a fast food type is usually round 2 dollars...just something to consider as knowledge is empowering and before I get beat up in the comments...my choices may not be best for you but wanted to empower others looking at a similar situation as myself..and I am in the Philippines as I know that may be the next question...but the Philippines may not be best for you so use your time to consider other places as well...i have considered to do a vlog of my experiences as I have lived here now a solid 5yrs but I have a reserved personality and not very tech savvy....anyways if anyone has any questions my email is [e-mail]...thanks to any one who will/has read this and I do ask that any comments have a positive tone..take care all..and may everyone find that niche in this life that grants one the security, the well being and community we all need..

[@consumersmarts-recognizing1729]

:-( awesome dude! Unfortunately we are looking at another 28 million to be homeless in the United States in the next year due to Covid infections this is not a joke

[@wishyouallwell6518]

You survive by yourself 👍👍👍

[@violet1785]

❤️

[@thegroove2000]

Houseless not homeless. He looks really healthy as well. He is one of the lucky ones.

[@thegroove2000]

@Paul Muggins Thats life. We all lose someone. The way it is. Some go sooner than others. The next life awaites for all so dont worry. Enjoy your time while your here.

[@shellbythesea12]

I agree with this guy. I dumpster dive and look for cans and bottles as well. I'm not homeless. I receive a disability pension. Doing these things help to pay for what I need because 768 dollars a month is not enough. I got to the hotels here for cans and bottles. Blue bin/recycling night is the best night for getting my bulk of cans and bottles. I also go through regular trash ,black bin night, because so many people don't bother to recycle.

[@angelbabycards3595]

Recommendation: Establish and Maintain your own space, identify 10-20-30 10 Gallon White Paint Buckets, Fill Them with decent soil, fill each pail with, e.g., potatoes, basil, kale, garlic, carrots, onions, etc. Water and harvest when ready. Repeat and save that money from the cans that you are using for food. Build up your food stores, and eat fresh. Then, go on to the next problem and slowly pull yourself out of having no money to have plenty of produce. Later, if possible buy fruit trees. Water them, grow them, then harvest them when they bloom and bear fuit. *Learned this back in the early 90's from my Sociology and Economics Teacher who was a farmer who was from Kansas that came to California. The Rule: Begin creating your own sources of food, money, healthcare, and life slowly begins to get better. Takes time, but what else do you have to do when you are collecting cans. Don't ask me how I know. all the best, mdm. :) Here: You can listen to one of my audiolog self-help guides. I used to work in LA Metro as a workforce development professional. My job was to help folks just like you, pull yourself up and out of poverty. All the best, - Mark SELF HELP SERIES HOW TO RECOVER FROM POVERTY AND WHAT IT TAKES TO BE TRULY "JOB READY" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJTXhoKha9p_jKM

[@angelbabycards3595]

@@Jj-gi2uv Well said. A beautiful analysis of the chronic problems associated with the homeless problem in the U.S. I so appreciate your insights on how to live on less, save more, stop watching so much television, learning to use both your eyes and your hands, etc. Moreover, I can certainly understand and appreciate your viewpoint on the importance of medical care. "You are absolutely right." As I recall now.. I DID have that exact same problem when I began my self-imposed journey on poverty. As I recall, you are right. In 2011, the effects of living in poverty began to affect me. I found myself living in a severely contaminated black mold environment. I was in trouble. I went to the hospitals to try and get help. Nobody would see me. They gave me a bunch of static about, "not taking any new patients, they put me on long waiting lists, and I could not be seen." I ended up having to spent a lot of time educating myself on environmental illnesses. I had to ultimately apply for Medi-Cal to receive any treatment. Well, after about a year, I finally managed to figure out the system. I was eventually treated and I managed to slowly begin making headway and after five years, I got the care I needed and did recover from it all. Unfortunately, the mold was still present in the house. It got into the food supply, turned one of the oranges moldy from the inside. I consumed the orange, and after 6 weeks, I DEMANDED to be taken to the hospital. The doctor's told me: You're lucky you came in when you did. If you had waited much longer, you likely would have "stroked out - and died.." So yes, I do understand the problem from applied experience. It's brutal out there. You begin to realize, that most people only care to a certain point. But, after a time, you begin to internalize, that you are essentially on your own. It's very easy to die one you reach middle age. Your body just isn't as resilient as it once was. As the decades pass, your body often has a very hard time fighting off infections and disease. Your point is well taken. All the best my friend. You take care out there and stay safe, mdm, Fresno, California. ;) Note: *Your comment has inspired me! - I'll will do yet another audio log supplement on "How to get great medical care while living in Poverty." I did. I'm healthy enough once again to talk, write my self-help books, and create these audio logs which are easy to listen to and for many to get some good advice to get the help and methods they need to survive and later thrive out there. Thank God! all the best, mdm, JD Candidate.

[@igor79cz]

Its tragic really how many ppl is poor,and many ppl dont have life skills cz of many resons

[@izzy7062]

Recycling instead of working also....let's be honest and transparent. It is a good way for the homeless to make money and clean the community. We should do better by these people.

[@thehomelesshelper9852]

God bless u

[@spaeduh]

Some of these people live better than the rich

[@J_L45]

With integrity, morals, humility and tenacity ... yes they do. 💪

[@williefixxx963]

The stereotype of people selling scrap to buy drugs needs to be stopped, most people recycle or scrap to pay for GAS and FOOD, or to spend less of their PAYCHECK, since recycling is money earned, it's money saved.

[@Midnight7762]

The concept of materialism has reached a dead end. If capitalism continues to develop, the whole Earth will collapse. Those who have not yet gone mad and do not give in to the firmware of the system, understand that nothing is so inexpensive as the warmth of the human soul. Thank you for making these videos.

[@ryanmoloney99]

My opinion on the alleged land of the free has diminished since I started following this channel it's an absolutely horrendous country unless you earn big money

[@richardgreiner9264]

Intelligent

[@juliecastagnaro2868]

I admire what he is doing

[@1972dsrai]

Unfortunately, there are many more who also should be in housing. It's a very long line from what I can see. Hopefully he'll get there, but there will also be many who are more of a priority such as older women and families.

[@trashdino4139]

That’s awesome!

[@kaybub1673]

This guy should do voice work, his voice is smooth as velvet.

[@catalinavasilescu8874]

💖

[@Babu-kr3cr]

I wish these bakeries, buffets and restaurants that throw out the food at the end of the day would just place it all nicely in a clean tied off garbage bag at the top of the dumpster instead of making it hard for people to get it out. That would really help these people. Having decent clean food to eat means so much in terms of being able to think clearly and find a place to live. Bread that isn't even more than a day old, they won't give it away, but would rather throw it out. I have seen these things and talked to store owners who said they would rather do this than be sued. This country wastes like 75% of the food and there are people who need it all around.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

@@Jj-gi2uv The food is perfectly good. You should see the stale and expired food they serve the homeless at soup kitchens.

[@aromo4800]

Chance are, it’s nearly impossible for you to get a job.... real optimistic man

[@aromo4800]

Right now there are no job.... really man!!!!

[@maplecozy]

Real possibilities and fake hope are two different things.

[@iwasbatman2060]

I have a lot of respect for this dude, Not everyone has wisdom or integrity. I can say myself that I'd rather choose to have integrity than make money by crime. I think as human beings WE ALL HAVE CRIMINAL TENDENCIES IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER........IF YOU CLAIM TO NOT HAVE CRIMINAL TENDENCIES than you are lying HOWEVER some of us CHOOSE TO NEVER GIVE IN TO THOSE TENDENCIES AND then it becomes natural after a long time of practicing this integrity that you are highly likely to always do the right thing. Recycling can rather than selling drugs to make money I respect this man for living peaceful even during such trying times. Not everyone is trust worthy not everyone values practicing integrity. Matter of fact there are people who abuse their positions, who are actually incompetent individuals who lie, steal and or cheat all the time and yet no one checks them or somehow what they do is alright to those around the person..........plenty of people when they need money will commit crimes and will sell drugs.........someone should offer this guy a job if you ask me.

[@jasongates-]

So, wish number three is to have purpose. Wish number one, I rolled my eyes when he laughed. Wish number two, I agree. I agree with the wish for purpose, too. It's almost like he expected Mark to have a response to wish number one. I'm glad that the homeless are honest enough to say that, yes, there are some homeless who really are lazy, on drugs, etc., and that they're honest about their own criminal record, if they have one, like this guy. I'm glad about the honesty. But, they're right. It's not EVERY homeless person. EVERY housed person thinks it's EVERY homeless person. Yet, the housed want stereotypes to go away. Well, get rid of your own stereotype about the homeless. It's NOT EVERY homeless person who's like that. Like this guy said, YOUR neighbor could be a mass murderer, and you don't know it. Mark is right that no homeless person shoots up a school. It's NOT every homeless person who's like that. There's a few, but not all. The homeless are people, too. Lets treat all people like people.

[@ryanhitchcock4570]

COOL VIDEO THX FOR SHARING

[@paulaking7007]

Addiction with us is due to Not realizing The Absolute Truth that we are Unconditionally Loved by our Heavenly Father through CHRIST JESUS!

[@leosanchesbr]

Addiction is inside human nature one way of the other. Even religion could be addictive and cause harm although very rarely, thanks be to God. I am addicted to thinking, thinking, thinking and figuring out ways to solve great problems and have done something to make the difference.

[@jack604]

I rather commit crimes to go to prison and make connections to get whatever kinda jobs legal or not ..... if I was homeless