Homeless Shelters Made This Man Sick! He's 72 Living in a Tent

Thomas is making the best out of living on the streets in San Diego, but at 72 years old, he shouldn't be homeless. We learned after this interview that Thomas is a veteran, which validates even more Thomas should not be spending his senior years homeless. No one, young or old, should be homeless.
Thomas says you could not pay him to stay in a homeless shelter. He says shelters made him sick, and his health didn't get better until he went back outside in a tent.
Thomas wants to go into an apartment, but he shares that the housing being offered to the elderly is rundown and not suitable to live in or they take most of his Social Security money, leaving him nothing to live on.
Sadly, Thomas is just one of many seniors that cannot afford housing. The issue of elderly homelessness in America is a growing and disconcerting crisis that underscores systemic shortcomings in both healthcare and social support networks. Often falling through the cracks of an already burdened system, elderly individuals face unique challenges such as declining physical health, increased medical needs, and social isolation. Traditional support systems like pensions or family structures are increasingly insufficient while skyrocketing healthcare costs and a lack of affordable housing contribute to the complexity of the problem. The vulnerability of this demographic is further exacerbated by their susceptibility to physical and emotional abuse and even exploitation. This crisis is not only a tragic reflection of societal values but also a critical issue that demands immediate, comprehensive, and compassionate solutions. The current situation is a clear call to action for policy changes that address the root causes of homelessness, particularly among the elderly, who are one of the most vulnerable populations in society.
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[@Anita-rq9ev]

Nobody deserves to be homeless, especially at his age. This is so sad🥺. I wish him well

[@kommisar.]

@@mendyviola Yeah, how dare Republicans expect people to work and contribute instead of sitting on a cardboard box all day soiling themselves and getting drunk/high! Everything should just be free and everyone should be happy!

[@kommisar.]

Plenty of people deserve to be homeless, namely the homeless since they refuse to work or contribute to society.

[@richgoza1956]

@@mendyviola This crisis is not because of any political party. This crisis is directly due to the result of systemic corruption and corporate greed.

[@superjokerxxx]

Pakistan is a 3rd world country but homelessness among older pppl is non existent as compared to West.All cuz of close knitted family structure.West needs to learn family values from East

[@kommisar.]

@@superjokerxxx I thoroughly agree with you. There is also less mental illness and higher birth rates because of this. Even among families only a few generations removed outside of places like that and east Asia, close knit families are more common. That is one thing the West is super behind in.

[@janewhapples9214]

no one should suffer

[@st3vomusic]

All it would take is 1 in every 1000 people to think this same way and it would stop

[@ggc7318]

There are just too many regulations, rules, and paperworks screwing regular people.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

💯

[@MrsLadyLiberty]

This is how the U.S. treats it's elders.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

The future's so bright you gotta wear shade's

[@turtleanton6539]

Insane

[@donis1086]

With 1200 a month, this poor guy can live easily in another country without being homeless!

[@Ericpalmer606]

Someone needs to fly him and Rachel out to Thailand

[@meggrotte4760]

Yeah, when I lived in taiwan, it was seventeen hundred a month. I could take care of three people for that. I did that, actually

[@lopakabanzon3910]

Homeless is growing fast. Yet government will not do anything about it

[@77D777]

@@8ofwands300lol government housing yeah I bet it’s just sooooo amazing.

[@feralLove]

@@8ofwands300 Always easiest to blame the individual then to critically question the system we live under and its part in all this.

[@rhondae8222]

@@8ofwands300 Tell that to the thousands of illegal immigrants that Biden allows to come into this country. Smh

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

@@8ofwands300This man however tried it the way you suggested and he said he got sicker and lost more of his money. As someone who is 38 years old and with a chronic kidney disease, and yet who is still working and homeless at the same time - trying to pay off the huge medical debts for my failing kidneys, while trying to also get healthy stable housing, you have no idea what you are talking about.

[@kommisar.]

You mean other than spend tens of billions of dollars on it? Yeah, sure....

[@vickieguevara2042]

This is so sad that this is best they can do for our seniors

[@tammymillner9233]

This is heart breaking 💔. No one deserves this life especially a senior citizen. People you can do better. This could be anyone of us. Thank you Marc for giving these people voices.

[@kommisar.]

Plenty of people deserve this life, particularly the people who refuse to get a job and who use drugs all the time. This man is not holding down some 9-5 office job. He hasn't had a job in years and likely uses.

[@brucemyers1823]

This is proof that there’s something wrong around the world when we allow fellow human beings to live on the streets with all the wealth in this country people are still struggling and suffering to survive.

[@kommisar.]

Well maybe he should get some of that wealth by WORKING. You can hardly complain about being poor when you refuse to get a job.

[@enigmathegrayman2953]

72 year old homeless…….those streets and the harsh elements will kill them!

[@candygirl1990]

This man shouldn't be homeless. Bless him

[@mikedunker7354]

GOD AND MAN PLEASE HELP THIS GUY!!! THIS IS A SHAME, HE DESERVES WAY BETTER!!

[@robgrey6183]

YOU help him. Let him move in with you.

[@cheri238]

Homelessness should not be here in America. Hopefully, we all can be there for change by voting for the best person who speaks about these issues and means it. Thank you, Marc, for giving each human being their voice to be heard. ❤

[@Badrattlesnake]

Don't forget child molested are homeless too .

[@johnlatham3854]

72 years old. He has aged beyond his years.How much longer will he be mentally sound?

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

Yes, because there's just no substitute for affordable housing,and it needs to be created all over the country, because we have a permanent housing shortage in America,and have had this growing problem since 1980. Shelters are money makers for the operators. I hope this man has a caseworker who can connect him with affordable housing for seniors ! Someone should steer him in that direction. I'm not surprised to see that he's been offered terrible solutions to being on the street. High rents are the main reason so many times are homeless now. It's a stereotype to claim that only addicts, alcoholic people or mentally ill people are homeless, because this is primarily economic in nature. We have millions more people now, than in 1980. But the same amount of housing stock , because apartments stopped getting built by that year. Please remind people to go to City Council meetings, and demand that housing is built, or created, for low income people.

[@kommisar.]

@@JulieSevelson-nb9nj The problem with homeless people isn't that they can't afford rent or don't have a home. That is merely a symptom. The REAL problem is they have substance abuse problems and are lazy. That is the bottom line. If these people were truly capable, productive people, they would have found somewhere they could afford to live by now. Any homelessness would be purely, very temporary. They wouldn't be sitting on their asses day after day on a cardboard box whining how they can't have afford to live anywhere. Even when we put these people up in some place, much like the people living in the projects or the migrants being put up in hotels, they just destroy the places. It's a completely waste of time and money to try to solve this problem by giving these people homes, because they will just destroy everything they touch.

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@JulieSevelson-nb9nj That's really it, the housing supply. And these good for nothing politicians of ours do nothing about it. They could get emergency housing up for EVERYONE in weeks or months.

[@ohdannyboy4727]

A society that cant care for their elders is a piss poor one. Sad state of affairs. Id pay an extra coupla bucks in taxes to at least help the elderly get housed.

[@schan9547]

The real kicker, they’d never get a dime

[@ohdannyboy4727]

@@schan9547 very true. 🤝

[@sharoncontini3284]

​@@schan9547exactly.

[@nerd26373]

God bless this man. We all know he’ll be able to get through this.

[@FlockOfHawks]

god is fiction

[@kennahowe7582]

I was in a shelter where I was asked to give them a third of my wages and tax return. Needless to say, I left the program before my first pay check.

[@hodil293]

This man is a living legend...wow...making the best out of nothing😵🧡 blessed spirit🙏🙏

[@richardbrophy4120]

I think someone up there is watching over him. Nice guy!

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

So that’s basically what these holier than Thou’s who claim to obey Christ but who don’t actually do what Christ said and help the poor. Truly Christ is right when he said “Not all who say “Lord Lord” will get to enter heaven”.

[@meggrotte4760]

Most people who are christians they do help the homeless. They don't eat money in different ways.Not only to the church but to other charities. Christians can only do so much. If our government is corrupt which it is on a local and federal level. Unless politicians are held accountable and they're supposed to do really what the people want nothing can get done. Billions are given to homelessness and we have yet to solve the problem That should tell somebody that the money's not being used properly. Even if you're paying staff that run the homeless shelters you can't possibly be using all about money.

[@FlansyLinny]

He should move to the Midwest like Ohio or Indiana. In my town in Indiana there are apartments that are 400 a month, the same as his storage unit.

[@77D777]

Yeah born and raised in St Louis MO and after living in Florida the past 3 years I’m going back to STL I can’t afford this place I miss the Midwest and can’t wait to go back. Florida is stupid.

[@robertchilders8698]

When you are old and disabled, you can't move across the country! Especially if your broke!

[@p.mckenzie2921]

My I ask what town in Indiana?

[@lovesallanimals9948]

​@D7791A look at the governor

[@77D777]

@@lovesallanimals9948 what Florida or Missouri?

[@NaHoloTravel]

He should be out of the streets. No one should be homelessness.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Got any suggestions besides what he’s already been trying to do? Hmm?

[@ITMPro]

He's paying child support at 72 years old?

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Who says you can’t have children in old age? Even God shows that can happen in the Bible and even if you do a little research, you’d be surprised how many older people can have kids. Knowledge and education are sometimes helpful.

[@Mint-kj9kw]

​@@EmilyGloeggler7984 It's weird because this guy has tons of issues. Why would any woman sleep with him??

[@tmusa2002]

If you don’t pay court-ordered child support, your social security check can be garnished, even if your kids are long grown up.

[@marcopolo3109]

Why homelessness now days is the New American Dream?🇺🇸

[@nuruddinjaafar7926]

They just lazy but dreaming becoming rich n go party without any effort

[@cliftonbowers6376]

Vote way too many encumbants and Republicans in..also no term limits caused this along with southern baand catholics. 😮

[@meggrotte4760]

Could it be because democrats are killing the government and wasting money like it's going out of style?

[@joskinner1442]

Things will get better even though its bad now bless you dear man❤

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

How?

[@jasonmarmor4683]

Thank goodness this gentleman has a relatively positive attitude in spite of all the hardship he must deal with. Very inspiring, and I pray he ends up indoors in a decent place.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

It makes no difference if he was positive or not. I prefer a person who is real.

[@kommisar.]

Why don't you put him up at your place then? You call him inspiring and you sound like you have a heart.

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@kommisar.Why do you always make that same silly comment to people? Why would you suggest they put him up in their place when they never said that to anyone else, including you? They said the GOVERNMENT should provide shelter. Your favorite little comment is a irrational non sequitur. Is that the best you can come up with?

[@kommisar.]

@@linsqopiring6816 Because you are the ones saying these people have hearts of gold and would work and be self-reliant and productive if they could but unfortunately can't. If they are such good people, then why don't you and the rest of the homeless advocates take them off the street one at a time by letting them stay at your house, at least temporarily? I'm sure if you let them stay at your place, they wouldn't trash it, eat all your food, destroy your bathroom, use drugs, smell the place up, assault/creep out your children, etc., right? And as far as the government goes, currently the government spends billions on these people, and all that has happened is that their numbers have grown. Why should we keep pumping money into the problem through the government when it's clearly not working? Better yet, why is it OK for you to say these are good, honest, moral people who need help, but YOU shouldn't help them, the government should? You're just trying to shift all the costs to the taxpayers while trying to look like a good, kind-hearted person. How are you any better than me if you do just as little to help these people as I do? You and I have taken in exactly the same number of homeless people: 0. You and I have gotten exactly the same number of people off the street: 0. How are you any better than me?

[@GajanaNigade]

My guy has a smile on face for most of the video. Bless his soul.

[@nodemediocrecy]

God Bless you Thomas!

[@johnstewartBr3X1T]

The man could double as an American Saint Nick! Seriously, the black mould in a shelter is terrible. The U.S. policies are rubbish. Completely against its own people. Woeful. I hope this man can find some decent accomodation.

[@ramblingrose6967]

Black mold is horrible for your lungs and health no wonder he feels better out in the sunshine .

[@johnstewartBr3X1T]

@@ramblingrose6967 💯 agree.

[@rhondae8222]

@@ramblingrose6967 Exactly! Smh

[@abesapien9930]

With so many homeless people complaining about shelters, maybe we need to improve existing shelters instead of trying to make a solution from scratch. I stayed in a homeless shelter in Chicago once, and it's very, very hard to get to sleep with strangers walking and standing over your body the entire night. Half of these guys were from gangs. I did not sleep a *wink.*

[@catherineblair550]

Sounds like neither did they

[@lovesallanimals9948]

They should have security in these shelters

[@RoseMichels]

I think your suggestion is spot on. Make shelters a place that people WANT to go to. God bless the ones that really do the very best they can at their shelters.

[@annaburns2865]

Right? Security and beds. Even bunk beds would be nicer than nothing. You cannot sleep on the ground. I’d rather sleep in my car, and that’s what I do. It’s illegal, but no one has bothered me yet.

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@lovesallanimals9948 " They should have security in these shelters " It's such an obvious thing that it makes me shake my head that it actually needs to be said because these idiots designing the places don't do that. Almost every interview of a homeless shelter user ALWAYS says they don't feel safe. That's what's keeping many away from the shelter and the life changing help to get off the streets.

[@abelchrist777]

God bless Thomas and every homeless man and woman!

[@ATLIEN333]

Just heartbreaking and I just lost a brother that was homeless for many many years. He was shot while walking in Baton Rouge late night in July and he died..I don't think we will ever know who killed him. 😢

[@kimberlyfowler5748]

😪

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Why didn’t you take him in?

[@kimberlyfowler5748]

@@EmilyGloeggler7984 mows not the time for guilt sweetie

[@leavingsoonduetocensorship3453]

Disgusting they pit people against each other while abusing both parties

[@ATLIEN333]

Wrong it's only one side of that equation that pits people and divides. You know that same one that cares only for the rich and corporations...

[@sambarnes3887]

I hope this man becomes 100% recovered and healthy and finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful man ❤️ He deserves only the best ❤️

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

He’s not an alcoholic or drug addict. Did you even listen to him?

[@janejones5362]

@@EmilyGloeggler7984 They never do 🙄. Probably a shill.

[@cheri238]

Thanks!

[@InvisiblePeople]

Thank you for the support.

[@lisamcdonald9792]

What a wonderful man! His personality is priceless!. I just want to give him a hug

[@suzy8060]

Unbelievable how society treats the elderly.

[@theodoremartin1525]

I'll never forget back in 2007 when i volunteered at a mens shelter one night when i witnessed a man get Unalived by another man for touching his blanket. It was the very last time i ever did that. So horryifing.

[@MarianaFerreira27gatoslindos]

Why do homeless people always seem to be the kindest ones?😢I wish society Would help people more no one deserves this

[@lindawilson795]

Both this man and his brother are homeless how sad.💔

[@rosieE121]

He's fallen through the cracks financially. This is reality vs. theory.

[@darrellfort1668]

may GOD bless him, AMEN !

[@FlockOfHawks]

god - illusion

[@darrellfort1668]

@@FlockOfHawks GOD--- real

[@FlockOfHawks]

@@darrellfort1668 bs

[@RickHawkDavison]

God loves these like His Son. Love you know we hear and care.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

And how are you actually obeying Christ? Read what he says about actually helping the poor.

[@mieradesigns1015]

If I had the room in my house, I would invite him to live with us! How many people are living in massive homes with plenty of rooms that could take on an older gentleman like this, who is minding his own business and living on the streets?

[@royharper2003]

how much did you pay for your house? This guy lived when houses were $50,000

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Why not make the room?

[@kommisar.]

So why don't you find another homeless person to live with you? Might want to ignore that recent news story where the homeless man murdered the person who was housing him....

[@Michorida]

lol no you wouldn’t

[@kevmodee1866]

I've heard so many of the homeless talk about how shelters are just horrible. Truly sad.

[@EmmaJohnson-px3dl]

Poor guy. I hope he gets the help he needs

[@cindykarrer4524]

He is the sweetest ❤❤

[@jimh4167]

Storage. $400. and living on the street

[@ramblingrose6967]

Storage is really expensive .He probably has his previous apt things in there while he waited for an apartment that is 30 percent of his income then he can stop paying for his storage . I have a cubby and it's 100$ a month .

[@erikamarie5535]

What a sweet man 🌸

[@michelleboyer1950]

God be with you.❤

[@LoloO42]

Ugh. Everything is a catch 22 when your homeless. If you stay with family or friends, you're considered "housed" and ineligible for any help. I spent all of my time applying for section 8 and/or a housing voucher. I was just about to move to Utah, just because they had openings. I live in CT! I did finally come up on a waiting list and got my "affordable" apartment. It took 4.5 years. 😡

[@robertchilders8698]

You were lucky! I've been waiting over twenty years in California! I'm over 85 years old, but finally got an old motor home. The older you get, you get scammers by the dozen, " helping you out out",! Especially in the medical field!

[@bryant7046]

what a sweet man. Making the best of his situation.

[@pollyannalight6313]

God bless this man!

[@carolinethorne7825]

God bless you.

[@richgoza1956]

I have been to homeless shelters on reconnaissance. I have personally witnessed entire rooms filled with sick people with COVID and a significant portion of them were packing firearms. (Because the security detail is lax/non-existent.)

[@syngkharupa5498]

Its pity to see at this age to be homeless....

[@whatsthetruth_review]

Sometimes staying at a homeless shelter isn't the best option... sometimes living in a tent is the best option.

[@haleymoore6684]

This MUST BE FIXED...WE CAN DO BETTER...SO CAN THEY!

[@metallooily7606]

Old ones go ,New ones come, when were it end ??????

[@timmc8444]

Find out who is responsible for blocking this man from get housing because he lacked an extra 50 dollars a month and do everything you can to have them removed from their job

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

How does that help him, in the meantime?

[@tmusa2002]

You must assume he evaded child support as his child(ren) were growing up and now his social security is being garnished. Now no kids are there to help in his time of need.

[@YllaStar95970]

I wonder if he stays in the storage? I would.

[@FlockOfHawks]

not allowed - tried it myself

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Our storage unit doesn’t allow us either. We would get arrested if we tried it. Others have tried it and gotten arrested.

[@Kerry-ft2zf]

Sweet man

[@user-sf5iq2fl1l]

He could live in a eastern european country with his social security no problem. 1200 a month is more than the wages there. You could live in a nice apartment and have healthcare and lots of money to spare.

[@jdosvd]

Okay, Why is no one doing this ??

[@ramblingrose6967]

Where will they take a senior American making 1200 a month and give them health insurance and a place to live ???

[@myoldvhstapes]

@@ramblingrose6967 : Since he's on Social Security, he's already entitled to Medicare, the US's socialised health care.

[@ramblingrose6967]

@@myoldvhstapes Medicare you pay into when you work and depending on your income you pay alot when you retire and you can't take it with you when you go to Europe they don't accept it or Medicare doesn't pay in Europe I have looked into it but it really doesn't work you have to get specialized insurance and that's expensive . Plus Visa requirements for extended stays I doubt this man's income would be acceptable . I just wish they wouldn't go after the tents . Try to find an area that's vacantant allow the tents a few comfort stations and access to a water source . It would be cheaper and then people could live until housing becomes available where the weather permits this !.( The focus has to be on housing as a # 1priority )

[@user-sf5iq2fl1l]

@@ramblingrose6967 There is no need for health insurance in many european countries. You are a citizen, you get healthcare.

[@user-hg5po1cx6b]

Thomas is wonderful

[@simplymejourney998]

That $1250, is what he received a month how dumb is that housing program.

[@Tammy121111]

😢IT CALLED GREED

[@lindavezina6224]

This man knows exactly what he's talking about. That man is 72yrs old.But lots of money for the war

[@janejones5362]

$400 for storage is robbery.

[@devinagrace1999]

No disrespect to this man, but our government will pay Viagra costs for a man in his 70's before they will house him. I wish him the best. ♥

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Yet you won’t obey what Christ said to actually help those in his situation.

[@devinagrace1999]

Im a volunteer social worker and advocate for the homeless in Los Angeles. I help them every day of the week@@EmilyGloeggler7984

[@chelongogan3904]

The churches need to HELP MORE

[@3517p]

What a sweetheart! Hes absolutely right on how the system works and its far from fair. Hes better off with no income than even $50 that they will still say your $10 over or somwthing stupid just to make it difficult. One year free rent then you'll be back on the streets, this country is an embarrassment. 😢

[@alfx5432]

We treat are pets better. We need affordable housing for are elderly. It needs to be done

[@CJ-xg6ii]

❤

[@dreadlockwarriors]

Interviewer: If you had three wishes, what would they be? Thomas: Three. Well, right off the top. We best wish for a million dollars. Interviewer: Okay. Thomas: And that'll probably handle the other two. Priceless, words of wisdom. He deserves a milliond dollars for best reply ever.❤

[@meggrotte4760]

This man seems like a nice man.Where are his children

[@annaburns2865]

No wonder people don’t want to pay child support! But it’s important to make sure that the child is taken care of. Those hotels/apartments should be ashamed of themselves.

[@deborahrotondo7792]

It's so ridiculous ,we can spend billions on war , but not on the homeless in this country!

[@iowatough]

“At 72 your porta potty is a bucket” “I got an Auto zone bucket with arm rails” 😂😂😂

[@faustinreeder1075]

I would be curious how he ended up in this situation to begin with.

[@robertchilders8698]

You probably won't understand the reàl reasons!!?

[@user-cd7ce1fy5i]

A right gentleman !! Bless his soul and shame on America'.

[@JamesBarometer-jv9kk]

I worry for him when his body starts to give up.....🤔

[@richagmurrillo3831]

God help those peoplePlease

[@tmusa2002]

It’s nice to hear some people are getting a year of free rent in a nice apartment.

[@HopeandFaithHomesread]

In Arkansas these apartment complexes are raising the renta up Higher than society security in some places Apartments have been dumping ALL the tenants too Raise the rents Itd ridiculous Their raising a one bedroom higher than people checks if you add the electric bill Its ridiculous

[@jamesfox2857]

You Are Still Getting $1,250 = They Just cannot Tax That $50 due to its a court Ordered NON taxable Income , But THAT Would Disqualify = EVERYONE on ss , ssdi and other programs

[@arbiter1954]

Can we get a update on sergei from "Today is Sergei's 18th birthday. Also his first day homeless!"

[@RoseMichels]

There are updates on Sergei in the comment section of that video. :)

[@ValisFan3]

This is why I suppport aggressive building of affordable housing instead of more shelters, incarceration, and stupid gimmicks like "the tiny home movement." A very common story of homelessness is someone becomes elderly or disabled and receives an SSI or social security check. Yet that check is too small to afford anything in the city. This man may be able to afford a $500 a month SRO unit, if it were legal to build.

[@feralLove]

Affordable housing is not low income housing for those on fixed incomes.

[@peterwelby]

Or he could move to the Midwest where studios are $500 or less.

[@tmusa2002]

Note that social security is meant to supplement your retirement. It is not meant to be your only means of living. You probably know, but an important point for all readers. This is the perfect example of this fact. Technically, I’ve always heard it should make up no more than 40% of your retirement income.

[@robertchilders8698]

What's a SRO unit?

[@ValisFan3]

@@robertchilders8698 Single room occupancy unit. It is typically a room to sleep in, with shared bathrooms and kitchens.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Whaaat?? This is insane!

[@hotelhonda3308]

We have to fix this in America

[@baileyhallfilms]

housing is a human right he should be comfortable retiring

[@caribbeanqueen7406]

😢

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

He’s right.

[@radicalcartoons2766]

It sounds like the "social security" safety net in America is failing this man. 1200 dollars is £955. That would just about cover my rent, water and fuel here in the uk, but not living expenses, (however we don't qualify for "in work" state benefits). If you have less than £16,000 total household savings here, you can get at least some of your rent paid, plus disability benefits many people are eligible for. Plus free at delivery health care. We pay for all this through National Insurance all our working lives, our employers also contribute. We don't have tent "shanty towns" here. But Americans don't want our system because they say it's "socialist".

[@77D777]

A European talking crap like always

[@DaveBoswell-lz3kc]

That's what we've been completely brainwashed to believe.

[@Tammy121111]

😢😢THE UNITED STATES HAS GONE REALLY DOWN HILL !

[@myoldvhstapes]

He already has the US's socialised health care, Medicare. He's also eligible for 'free to him' food stamps and an Obamaphone.

[@tmusa2002]

You all not saving for old age, take heed. You will not be able to work for your entire life. Even if bad luck doesn’t hit your life, you still need to take care of the old you.

[@faustinreeder1075]

Most people will not listen to your wisdom. The masses want that dopamine hit right now with the new laptop or designer purse. Then many years from now when they are too old to work and have no money and social security doesn’t exist they will blame either a politician or a billionaire. Dumb people can’t be saved. That’s why I don’t even try any longer.

[@FlockOfHawks]

Disgusting how the vampiresharks prey on these people - the land of the free , yeah sure 😠

[@feralLove]

The poverty pimps makin' a killin'

[@miken7629]

Don't think people should plop a tent down on the sidewalk and decide they life there now, should be mobile and move everyday, everything should fit in a backpack, agree with "No Daytime Camping" bans many cities are imposing. People can live homeless with a few basic things: A mailing address, An ID, a bank account, a storage place for seasonal clothes & food supplies, a gym membership for workouts & showers, some type of nightly shelter. A storage facility can be one of those 65 gallon lockable trash cans located at a church. Doesn't take much to function while homeless.

[@nadiadenning2035]

That’s crazy! Where I live the elder get houses first then young people bottom of list and that’s the way it should be nobody should be homeless but look at his age n health concerns with him being homeless. Hope he finds something soon that’s semi affordable and it works out for him he’s a sweet man seems like

[@angelsiu5401]

New apartment 1.00000 45 hours a week

[@user-uv3fw3nv7w]

I know people who work two jobs and are still homeless people forget also the working homeless exist too some people can't afford rent even when they work these days and they make to much to get assistance

[@manhisdog1026]

I am homeless in n.j. & am trying to get my ID valid / renewed so I can get a job & get back on my feet , so this one places I called is named The Rescue Mission & they would only help me only if I stay there in which I remember people telling me about bedbugs , stealing when your sleeping assaults fights & I am 50 too old for any of that crap just want to eat every day have a job & do everything myself so I 10 % agree with this guy

[@kevinangkham]

$1200 per month for the rents?! oh my god it sound like it was getting lot of worse thing happened. I'm very sad for those people and I'm feeling heartbroken for them.

[@catherineblair550]

Thats nothing in California

[@tomtroy3792]

I'm 64 years old almost 65 every year gets more miserable I'm trying to keep my house and it's not going to happen Social Security it's not enough to keep my house

[@robertchilders8698]

I Lost my house! S.S.I. wouldn't cover it! Lost the house because I lost my job. If I could get it back, it would cost me two million dollars because of inflation! Where are the young people getting all their money from, anyway ?? Not everyone is a high techy, or gets an inheritance!

[@richgoza1956]

Y'all think this was the net result of VOTING?! LOL