Homeless woman in New York City's shelter system since 2005.

Charmain has been in and out of the New York City's shelter system since 2005. One would think, that in that amount of time, homeless services could have helped Charmain out of homelessness. But as Charmain shares in this very important interview - NYC's shelter system is just warehousing people with little or no support to better their lives.
Charmain is currently working part-time. She had a full-time job, but had to drop hours because of the way shelter systems are setup. In New York City, they kick people out at 5am - even in freezing weather. Here in Los Angeles, it's a similar setup at emergency shelters - people are kicked out early in the morning. But since it's first come first served to get back in, you have to start lining up at 3pm or earlier to save your spot - otherwise you're out in the cold! Ever try and sleep on a cot in an open room with 40 - 100 other people? Sleep is rare, so along with being kicked out and waiting in lines to get back in - looking for work is nearly impossible!
Charmin is amazing woman struggling to survive. Homelessness is hard on everyone, but females are constantly abused or worse. It is absolutely tragic that a city as great as New York cannot get people off the streets.
I do believe there is a use for shelters, but they must only be short-term and interrogated into a support system that actually gets people out of homelessness. Most shelters are horrible places that do not provide human dignity to those who need help the most.
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[@notmygovernmentname3942]

I must admit after watching several of these videos, I am blown away by the intelligence and beauty of these people. Everyone needs to see these videos. It’s a real wake up call about stereotyping others. You don’t always know what someone is about and my God, it could happen to any of us. I never thought of that before. 💫

[@TrekJohnDoe]

Not my government name well said.

[@kathleenmurphy4272]

Not my government name I wold not live. Like. That. I. Rob. And get. My. Life. Togather. I. Now what I do because I got live. Get out rob whT. U. Can. And make life. Wort. Living

[@davidp6913]

By the intelligence of these people. That statement in and of itself is ignorant and separatist. Homeless are just people like you or me. Having a home or not shouldn't dictate a person's character (statistics aside it isnt always the case) but our society is more superficial than ever. The pressure to not be...well...homeless is strong and as such society pushes them away with even more disgust. Essentially the governments to blame for culling this problem by promoting the vanilla tax payer family life to Americans for so long (like before I was born, 1997) as well as the fact that the government continues to keep them there for a reason. For some to have a lot more some need to have a lot less. And for billionaires to exist (*failures* of capitalism) theres gonna be lots of homeless. It's how standard economics works.

[@clairegibbons7805]

You are so right...there but for the grace of God go anyone of us. My prayers are with these folks. We can throw money at the problem but this is such a colossal problem that donating $, though somewhat helpful is not the ultimate solution. Homelessness in America should be at the top of the stack when choosing our elected officials.

[@davidp6913]

@@clairegibbons7805 uh no. Preventing wars and looking to the future should be qualifiers

[@TrustyZ900]

Classy woman. Years later, she's still suffering. Knows more about the meaning life than most spoiled soccer moms.

[@MaggieMedusa]

I see what you see. Thank you for saying very good and true words! 💯

[@crazyj902-topic2]

unfortunately she was involved in a violent incident and could go to jail.

[@FrankBonessa]

@@crazyj902-topic2 Living like an animal in nyc makes you do things one normally wouldn't do.

[@BusyBeeCompany]

I'm a landlord and I recently called the housing authority for section 8 as a tenant was looking into it for emergency section 8 and was told the waiting list for normal section 8 housing is 8-12 years...YEARS...what on earth creates that?, there are houses dormant across the nation and people have to wait about a decade to get one?

[@SolarLandlord]

What "creates" that ? The short answer is MIS-EDUCATION !. Our educational system in the USA "cripples" a person when it comes to BASIC life skills. I put the educational system in the USA @ about 250 years behind. 250 years ago people knew how to BUILD THEIR OWN HOMES debt free. Knowing how to build your OWN HOUSE is a BASIC LIFE SKILL. However the "academic" method of education is based on being "passive". U do not learn how to put a roof over your head by reading about it or getting some college degree. U LEARN by doing. SIMPLE AS THAT. Giving people government aid cripples them. Mis-educating people cripples society. As the saying goes GIVE a man a fish and U feed them for a day, TEACH a man to fish and U feed them for a lifetime. The common denominator of the "working homeless" is that they have NEVER BEEN TAUGHT how to build their own house.

[@tchrisou812]

I have read a lot of youtube comment threads, and I have never seen so much of the least common thing in America, common sense.

[@russjosey2012]

rawness, exactly

[@vapekitty]

BusyBeeCompany I got HUD been waiting over 4 years now. I'm luckily I met my husband or I'd be fucked tbh.

[@doobiesoda3873]

Yup. It's sad and crazy. Unfortunately, there have been cases of Section 8 housing abuse, but most people who need these services use them accordingly and fairly. So, the gov't, a few years back, decided to just halt the program.

[@user-rm8ex9mm6l]

What a decent woman! I respect her and wish the best for her. Hope she can get back on the track.

[@rayannosair5099]

she is dead unfortunately

[@misskey7380]

김민영 me too🙏🏾

[@TrekJohnDoe]

김민영 me too!

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

@@rayannosair5099 how do you know.

[@justinkottayam]

@@rayannosair5099 don't say shit, he posted her recent pic today.

[@doobiesoda3873]

I'm from NYC. 27 years, and I believe her. I've known many homeless people; friends, family (my mom was homeless, IN the shelter with my sisters before she had me). New York City is possibly the worst place to be homeless. this city makes you depressed, feel run down, tired, nervous/anxious and just angry. And that's coming from someone who had/has a job, and was a college student. I hope she makes it out okay.

[@fauvecorrigan1233]

I've heard that manhattan has really gone to shit since the crash. Many of the rich are now poor and more and more being priced out with many shops even closed down on 5th avenue. Is it true?

[@doobiesoda3873]

Very true to some extent. At the height of the crash, I was 18. I just finished high school in Manhattan and was hoping to find a job, go to college and live out the "American Dream." Not so much. Myself, and many others, ended up jobless, bored and depressed. Us Millennials were financially messy when the crash happened because no companies; retail, food industry, etc. were hiring. We had to find other ways to make money. Some of my girlfriends (myself included), had to go into the "red" industry because we were poor and hungry. I remember lots of protests happening, and when the Occupy Wall Street protests were going on, I was right there, with my boyfriend at the time who was in the military. Everyone was upset, and hurt. Wealthy people were freaking out because they were losing money, and their condos, homes. Poor and middle class people were tired and upset. It was a really dark time for our generation and I feel as though now we are all suffering to some extent. Edit: Also, yes, lots of businesses were closing down. I remember how Manhattan real estate suffered so badly, as well as certain parts of Brooklyn. No one could afford $3000 monthly rents, except the bankers, who were suffering but being greedy and doing illegal things. Manhattan became really depressed.

[@fauvecorrigan1233]

I can only imagine how bad conditions are in such a highly populated city. Here in Ireland things got very bad also after we had to pay off the EU's debt. 100s of thousands of people had to leave the country to find work in other countries and many that remained were committing suicide. I struggled myself to keep a roof over my head and my ass in college. I never thought I would see a time when there was a shortage of housing, nevermind the expense of it. I hope things have picked up for you and you managed to get on your feet. I almost ended up on the street a few times myself trying to deal with depression. I've learned two things in these few short years. To be grateful for what I have and to be vigilant on myself. I can never let my guard down and always watch out for my triggers or bad things will happen to me. Look after yourself

[@jeastwood2737]

Anywhere within commuting distance of NYC is just as bad.... Believe me... Her story in their story too when it comes to shelter and meals there and all that. I thank God I have never had to endure that, but I know those who have and are... Some are/have been co-workers

[@notused2118]

Thank the democrats

[@rosie811honey]

she seems like a lovely lady,i really hope she makes it and has an amazing life because i see a lot of not very nice people having a great life.

[@hawaiisidecar]

Why does your god give children cancer?

[@chrisanderson9157]

Why do you blame God sidecar?

[@mizocosmic]

rosie811honey she is dead

[@anwaran7822]

Mischa Lauren Oh my goodness is she dead!!!???😭 May her soul rest in peace and in better place than earth.😭🌹

[@youremybiggestfan]

Looks are decieving, I strongly believe bad people cant have that great of a life... Money and material things is not really what a good life is about. But if you dont have it people will look at you like you are useless and not worth shit. So much that you may actually start to believe it. I hope this woman is good her face had a very beautiful shine to it when she smiled and lightened up.

[@amykso]

I really hope she is doing well. She is so smart and articulate. Will pray for her.

[@rayannosair5099]

she is dead now

[@vladimirludwig8781]

​@magnetic77 Unfortunately, it's true

[@vladimirludwig8781]

@Vladyslav Homon I've read before in this comments, but maybe it's not true, I see now, because I can't find any source.

[@babiguess610]

@@rayannosair5099 she’s not dead she’s still alive just on the streets

[@ashc4167]

@@rayannosair5099 shut the hell up

[@vapekitty]

Someone should hire this woman.

[@CanterburyCat]

I've had conversations on the internet with people who have nothing but hate for the homeless. This idea is growing believe it or not. This is not how America was in the 30's, I think, when the travelling homeless were always fed by strangers at their back doors or given odd jobs to do just out of compassion. My grandmother, for example, often did this in the small east Texas town of Mineola during the Depression.

[@thebutton]

CanterburyCat Many are disappearing.

[@tvgebt7869]

CanterburyCat Funny you mention that.... they say the world's getting warmer but it feels colder....

[@billjoe39]

canterburycat> most of the online hate seen nowadays towards the homeless is astroturfing, a false 'grassroots' movement paid by companies that support right wing politicians.....in other words, it is manufactured.

[@aspenrobinson8797]

draxx them sklounst Yup !!

[@hikerJohn]

That's because the criminals that are let out of prison are living with the homeless that are not criminals. The mentally ill are abusing the homeless. More crimes against the homeless are committed by homless mentally ill.

[@amandastevens6865]

She seems really nice and smart. I hope things work out for her.

[@rafaelsoriajr]

it didnt. she is still homeless.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

One cannot help but to like Charmain. She seems like a very bright woman. My first job in social work was at a homeless shelter. We treated every guest with respect and kindness. We helped them access all available services and being homeless put them at the top of the local list for subsidized housing. This was down south though - not NYC.

[@jeastwood2737]

Down south... maybe different as you say ... I hope so

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Freakin Frugal I’m from NYC and I live down south. Homeless in NYC and Homeless here in NC are completely different.

[@Jesuschristiskingandlord2024]

It's all the same in every state now.

[@deniseburroughs5390]

I was homeless for 10 years and I e experienced everything she's talking about. I'm praying for her

[@Keshia.means.GreatJoy]

She sounds like an intelligent woman, I'm so sorry to hear she's going through such cruel/rough life and treatment ..God bless her ❤

[@observationstation8040]

I have so much love for this wonderful woman. She's classy and I absolutely love her personality. 😊 Beautiful soul!

[@nicolejohnson4093]

What a beautiful soul

[@misterchris8916]

she is ugly to me.. to each their own

[@miguelpatrick79]

@@misterchris8916 smh fucking dudes like you are some dum fucks

[@nowitsabadtime]

Severe abuse is usually the cause of this, mentally crippling the person, leaving them unable to cope.

[@mgal6234]

nowitsabadtime Most intelligent comment on homelessness ever. And addiction, too. Thank you.

[@mgal6234]

AboriginalBoy Me, too...you are not alone. I think of ending my pain every day but I have a son. May you find some peace...

[@TrekJohnDoe]

nowitsabadtime not in evert case but can be a secondary cause of the homeless.

[@ncorp2668]

She's beautiful, intelligent and hard working...I hope she's doing ok these days, and I hope she gets everything she wants.

[@pearlawoodie3855]

Yep Yep

[@gregfuzi1069]

I've been homeless for a long time Sean's 1990 off and on. Never had a drug addiction worked almost all my life. And still ended up homeless. Nobody said life was fair right. I'm homeless right now on the streets in st Joseph Michigan. So I know where these people are at.

[@sarahnorment]

She speaks the absolute truth: 5:45 . When I was homeless, I got rejected from housing assistance because I had no kids, no mental disorder (besides the "standard" depression), and was not fleeing a domestic violence situation. Despite it being freezing cold/ wintertime and creepy men on the street trying to solicit me for sex, I couldn't get any help since I didn't meet their target demographics. Being poor, there is no way I'm going to get pregnant. That would just be stupid. And I would never lie about being a victim of domestic violence because I would never want to take the emergency housing opportunity away from a woman who was actually such a victim. So I worked my butt off and hustled; after 9 months I was able to get an apartment close to my job. I've been in that apartment 1.5 yrs now; never been late on rent, despite temp jobs ending and multiple job transitions. If I have to choose between housing, food, and medical care, I will always choose housing from now on. It's just not safe for women on the streets. God bless this woman, and may she stay safe 💜

[@slimpaco3561]

Seems they helped you by not helping you. Your own your own now. Congrats.

[@omegatheofficial-7528]

Very happy for you Hope you're in a good place now financially speaking Search Islam for ultimate happiness in both this life and the next

[@elizabethhempel8533]

This woman is level headed, sober and intelligent. It blows away all the stereotypes about homeless people. God bless her soul. I do hope she's in a better situation now.

[@beyondherpast]

She is Beautiful inside and out! Be Encouraged

[@PrettySweetLinda]

Let her talk, jeez, I seen many of your videos, they are good, but when you're asking a question let the people finish their sentence.

[@yyysboy1]

agree, i just made a comment sharing the same point of view

[@kcfrancis94]

It's VERY NY. I'm driving trucks up here, but I live in Atlanta. Throws me off too lol.

[@lalisl9670]

I just pointed that out too! He's annoying! I wanted to hear this lady's story and he didn't let her finish some of her answers🤦🏻‍♀️

[@allisona.1047]

She is beautiful and her presence is very comforting.

[@BusyBeeCompany]

There should be an address fostering, where people will volunteer to accept mail at their address and then email or send on to a postal address for the homeless...this way when they apply for jobs they can give a genuine address and not have to give a homeless shelter which can stop any chance of them getting through the door. Even if necessary have a team of people collecting from those addresses mail only (no packages) so they can inform the person of have a place they can pick up their mail that isn't a po box and isn't a shelter and has a place to call 'an address'

[@randyneil6161]

BusyBeeCompany I agree with your suggestions and I wish the Politicians would think about this.

[@notused2118]

@@randyneil6161 to both of you. It already exusts fyi.

[@glittergypsy1129]

shes so cute bless her

[@CristinaF210]

She's amazing

[@amfanakaguccirushgirl9686]

i really hope she's ok! she was so sweet!

[@danelledautrievesanford]

The recent update brought me here. This video definitely gives context to the recent update. Thank you Mark.

[@Slippin22]

Every homeless person i had seen on theses videos (including this sweet woman) are quality human beings with great insight and understanding of the details of life. What i am learning is most homeless people are victims and continue to be victims by the bias people who view them as less than human including those who claim to be helping them. Shame on them!

[@Lookout4the3rdrail]

$ 800.00 dollars to RENT A ROOM ??? So this is how we make merica great again.... beautiful just beautiful....Wow just wow

[@Nandinandito]

Well, the minimum wage is $13 right now. Next year, it'll be $500. So things are improving a little. But yeah, something needs to be done to help the homeless people here.

[@TrekJohnDoe]

Lookout4the3rdrail Social Security folks can't pay this amount.

[@Elena-er7zp]

Move out of NYC. the only US city that is more expensive to live in is San Francisco.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

Trek1960 John Doe the problem is people rely on Social Security and the government instead of putting money to the side when they are making it.

[@notused2118]

Thank your democrats for making this posdible and republicans doing zero to help as well.

[@johnloraditch9562]

In Tokyo Japan a hotel room can be very expensive. In order to combat the extreme expense of a hotel room, a company has come up with rooms that are8 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot. Right 32 cubic feet, the hotel is called “the coffin” there is a communal bathroom. Very easy to clean and maintain and very inexpensive. I would think that a major city could run something like this and make it cost effective.

[@JessieBeeMusic]

she is beautiful

[@moniquehamilton1156]

Extremely

[@SA77888]

Your choice in women aint the same as mine then.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

I agree.

[@Seraphim7]

I thought so too💓 I Pray she’s out of the streets now in Jesus’ Name

[@aarongranda7825]

What a sane reasonable person. She is intelligent and well spoken and needs a job.

[@royalredus]

You find some of the most amazing people. What a lovely, articulate woman, with an infectious laugh.

[@millicenthughes6618]

Is there an update with her? She deserves an affordable home!

[@babiguess610]

She’s on the streets around penn station

[@feliciasmith3481]

She has a beautiful spirit.

[@darlingmaster1488]

I am so grateful for my humble home.

[@roseforyoubabe]

i'm surprised no one has stepped forward to help this articulate woman..

[@tonyt5919]

Bless her, she's not asking for anything other that being human with her 3 wishes,!

[@Lupo32]

This I'd why you gotta have your Life together. No procrastinating , Goofing off etc .

[@sylviachristodoulou7339]

Why homeless people smile more?💛

[@97cmassey]

☺️

[@teslataylor9833]

She is so lovely and so beautiful. Amazingly intelligent! What insight she has. So wise😍💖💖💖💖💖 good luck wishing the best

[@lucey98]

Please find Ms Charmaine ♥️ for a follow up. Her presence and story is one I shall never forget.

[@sambarnes3887]

I hope she’s okay now ❤️ wonderful woman ❤️

[@msmith692]

Precious Lady, my prayers are with you.

[@lucianakueker5001]

She is beautiful God bless her 💓 I hope she gets a Apt soon.

[@MrSteven5975]

She is awesome!!! How old is she ? She is absolutely beautiful!!! I love her smile !! Wonderful woman !!! She is a catch !!!

[@misskey7380]

God bless this lady she has a nice spirit especially being in her current situation.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@azariyahyahozadakyahozeph1888]

Bless you beautiful daughter of ELYON.

[@Annsunshine30]

I liked her, she is obviously intelligent and well spoken. And beautiful, even though she lived on the streets. I really hope she has a place to stay now.

[@youngjay7467]

They only help those who are severely mentally ill get housing within six months. Everyone else has to fend for themselves. They need to keep the severely mentally ill in their own damn shelters, and they need to have homeless shelters for regular, normal people, and do an intake for mental illness before you can be admitted or sent to another shelter. They also need to treat their residents better. Just because people fall on hard times and become homeless, it doesn't mean that they deserve to be treated like garbage.

[@madwithhats]

Fem Jay From what I knew they already started that process back in late 2015 or so. Something about any shelter within short distance to hospitals were turning into things called MICA shelters where they specifically housed mental health people. I know because they were turning all the veterans shelters into them. So these shelters would be a mix of mental health people and vets.

[@mygameishonesty9030]

What is normal?

[@sharonadams4424]

And that's the truth ....they really need to have a shelter for the mentally ill.instead of just dumping them in the first shelter they can find they can and have been a danger to other.it's enough stress trying to deal with 50 strangers and crying babies ..kids running around making noise.cleaning after other grown ass women dirt...be up certain time.in certain time.then have to sleep with one eye open cause the woman on top bunk missed.or acting like she ran out of her meds.reason many choose the streets over a shelter.

[@new2dayuser151]

Most Americans are a paycheck away from homelessness. This can happen to anyone!!

[@laurencehomolka1927]

Oh my Lord, what a beautiful soul.

[@JAchica11]

Stop interrupting your subjects! Let them finish their sentences!

[@believe8042]

God bless her... sweet sincere lady... hope and pray she is in a better situation now a days.

[@moonglow1311]

This woman is intelligent, and given the right resources could make something of her life. Foreclosures, divorce, illness, unemployment; any of these situations can have you living on the streets.

[@outbackeddie]

When I was a little kid I wanted to be a Hobo riding trains and cooking my food in a tin can in a railroad yard. What the hell was I thinking?

[@madwithhats]

outbackeddie That's hilarious. I went to visit my niece and got a pass from the veteran's shelter to do it so I wouldn't lose my bed. Her daughter was questioning me about where I lived. I said enough for her eyes to get watery and ask, "So you're like a hobo tio???". I smiled while she sadly looked at her mom and gave her a big smile. Talked it down and got the worry out of her. But to know she probably romanticized being a hobo herself and to see that someone she loved didnt have anywhere to live really got to her. You just reminded me of the memory. Sorry about the novel. I dont talk to many people. So communication is hefty when I have something to say. Peace.

[@sarahnorment]

😂😂😂

[@notused2118]

Thinking of an adventure.

[@duffysullivan2794]

Hank Snow has a song all about the pleasure of hoboing, "Riding the Atlantic Coastal Line."

[@HawkeyeAssassins-zh4nz]

You weren't the only one I wanted to live that life also but I'm older and living for Jesus 🕊 Christ now and I realize that its demons that put that illusion in our minds and if you look in every Major City in America you see more young people who are Homeless than any other age group. New York City encourages the youth to be Disrespectful to the their Parents and Grandparents and to Call the Cops on your Parents if you don't like being told to live a good clean life. They then put you in a Group Home or a Program that teaches you to fend for yourself!. When disaster Strikes America again (and its coming) New York City will be hit first and the hardest!. I know that God will take care of his children and all these "Rich and Wealthy" people will only inherit this world not the Kingdom of Heaven!.

[@fatoujaguraga3369]

I love her spirit ,she's not out here looking for any pity ! From anyone ....she's very courages for being vocal on her story ...may God bless her & may he make a way out for her ....she's very well spoken by the way such beautiful soul ! And person inside and out ....I would like 2 let her know that she's special and that she matters in society and so as many other homeless ppl all over the world !

[@Flatleava]

I worked with her, 2010....please let me know if she got help....

[@andreasknutsson1270]

I´ve felt blessed for being born in Sweden all my life, but this takes it to a whole new level. Life is so fragile, and to see this happening to people that are just like me, ordinary people, but just had a turn of bad luck. It really crushes you. How can that have "everything", strive for another house or car, when there are people that don´t even have anything? I´ve always walked by the beggers, thinking they have them selves to blame. After watching these videos, I feel like this no more. Thanks for publishing these videos, they´ve been a real eyeopener.

[@FloWVaka]

Beautiful spirits they have! These are real and grateful people!

[@leontaylor3572]

She is a lovely young lady with a really huge heart.

[@brotherdubious9769]

Absolutely charming, beautiful, and smart! I see that Charmain is still out there.. that is a shame. This is such a huge problem, and as we can see, the houseless are not getting much support. Maybe a big part of the solution is for all of us to help, and not count on the government.

[@dezerismith7529]

What a smart woman, it's just unfortunate sometimes where life circumstances will bring you, I hope and pray she finds her way back again.

[@Jesus.purple]

Jesus help this precious lady, and I appreciate her honesty about the shelter. 🏵🕇

[@s.j.sparber6946]

My wife and I are living at night in the subway for ten years! It is totally absurd the way the City and Non-profits run their system and shelter. We are on a list for senior housing-a list that is at least three years long! When will our fellow citizens be FAIR and LOVING as well as GENEROUS!

[@femaleenergy7715]

S.j. sparber god bless u both💓💓

[@GeekBoy03]

Keep voting Democrat!

[@israelphoenix]

Seniors put yourself on waiting lists years before you need an apartment.

[@jeastwood2737]

Thankfully the Democrats have helped a lot of senior citizens in my area

[@jeastwood2737]

Some get in within a few months some it takes a few years.. It depends on the situation and where you are located

[@dakarahandchacha777]

You never hear any politicians ever talk about the needs of the homeless, other than to get them out of sight. Is there a solution? Many working people are living in vans because they can't afford rent. What is this country coming to?

[@GeekBoy03]

Keep voting Democrat!

[@lrom5445]

Indeed, there's an interview on this channel with a Democrat representative who has talked about the needs of the homeless. Geekboy said it to push his political demagogue, since he somehow believes the Republicans are so kind to the poor and not just sweeping them off the street. However, there are a few politicians that do help. It's work, but learn all you can about the people you vote for, and the companies you buy from, and do you best to support the ones that help the causes you feel matter.

[@GeekBoy03]

DemoKKKrats would rather keep everyone on their Welfare Plantation to keep those slave votes coming in.

[@jeastwood2737]

Yes... I'm politically neutral but I will say the Democrats have helped a lot of people where I live, and the republicans blocked and cut all kinds of programs... So if that was intended to be a snide remark... It wasn't

[@madwithhats]

Hatlou Hotmess Jackson Former US pres Obama actually did. Believe it or not he actually lit a fire under DHS services across the nation that helped bring down the homeless population. Hell, they made some strong changes that actually helped many people go through the shelter and process out to their own homes. Not all were the most ideal homes but a decent enough stepping stone. From what I know those processes slowed down or stopped soon after we was out.

[@2000wattz]

I like watching these videos because they really do humble me. I am just one paycheck away from being where she is, and I need to remember that.

[@pah6539]

Beautiful person. God bless her

[@lasheahill7107]

She is gorgeous. I pray for all homeless people

[@judahmaxx7170]

It would be nice to get updates on some of these folks. ... To know if your prayers and donations are helping. If not..... Maybe we can dig deeper and do a little more. Thanks for this channel!! It's def a blessing and a life saver!!

[@Lucky_Forages_88]

He updated on her recently

[@alexag5972]

She s a real beauty...hope God will bless her with long life and favor to have a better life

[@spinny2010]

WHat a beautiful soul. Hope you're doing well and safe now Sharmane.

[@Code_breaker_]

I LIKE THIS LADY , SHE IS MENTALLY VERY STRONG , AND SHE HAS A GOOD AMOUNT OF COMMON SENSE AND IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT . . . . . . . SHE IS THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO CAN THINK AND PLAN HER WAY OUT OF HOMELESSNESS . . . . . . . HOPE IS A GOOD THING . . . . . 😀

[@kartiersupremewhite330]

she is so smart bright and witty

[@tropicvibe]

When i was homeless myself, I met so many honest, good hearted people in the same position yet everyone seems to believe that all homeless are just a bunch of drug addicts, alcoholics, mentally imbalanced, criminals, etc. Nothing could be further from the truth and there's a large number of homeless that do their best to avoid being found out because of the guilt and shame. This city does nothing but can build all manner of condos and luxury apts.

[@titusnixon]

I lived in a shelter in Harlem, it was ruff for most, but I was one lucky ones. But I meet plenty of people like this lady in the shelter. I was in the shelter for 6 month's. I learn to appreciate life while living in the shelter

[@YS-hf7ub]

Big brain, big courage, and my big support. Thanks for being that kind of character, i wish you the best.

[@scotsosageprairiegal7455]

Thank you! But for the Grace of The Father go we!

[@scrimdaddy]

I realy wish they would do updates she's beautiful

[@petalblossom96]

You can see in her face that her life has been hard but she is beautiful. God bless her.

[@roseforyoubabe]

i seen her in another video in 2021 she still is on the streets but she still has keep her sanity and appears the same...i would have lost it being homeless for 15 years..

[@georgegould667]

Prayers for all the Homeless People

[@kcshack1]

impressive woman sure hope shes getting those wishes fulfilled to keep it upbeat in that situation thats class people pure class

[@jenjay8003]

Very smart and beautiful lady.

[@pattiocon6075]

This can happen to anybody people be aware I was a manager for 17 years one day I got sick next thing you know home I'm homeless lost everything I had is such a sad situation here in America that we have to live on the street we have nothing like literally nothing God bless her and everyone else

[@pattiocon6075]

May God bless everyone

[@angiemohamed874]

I am so shocked to see Charmain , she came from a very respectable family and the only child of her mom. I taught her in Sunday School. She was such a beautiful girl , I wish she could return to her family and her daughter. Charmain I would be looking for you on the streets .Everyone loves you please go back home.

[@aujkalenic4203]

God bless you dear, you are precious

[@ocdplaylistmaker7032]

“If your brother becomes poor and cannot maintain himself with you, you shall support him as though he were a stranger and a sojourner, and he shall live with you. Take no interest from him or profit, but fear your God, that your brother may live beside you." So much for that.

[@esperanzalara2926]

Good bless you 🙏

[@silkstone5929]

Please tell Charmain to trust in her self to make her wishes come true ,and that I believe in her ,after listening to her talk ,in both videos ,she is obviously a very bright and intelligent person .I live in the uk ,if I lived in your country I would give her help & support if I was able too . And sadly we have many homless here too . Much love to you for making these films its truly important that people make these connections ,you are doing great work . Thank you for all that you are doing . Kind regards Paula .Peace & Love

[@empress1love727]

I feel so sorry for her and the rest of the homeless, God help us ‼️

[@cowboydelnorte3078]

she is so beautiful. If the government doesn't take care of the citizens, it is the citizens duty to take care of their fellow citizens. Once you help the people, the people will take care of you.

[@CG-sx3no]

Lovely lady.

[@carmenlangland1393]

she have a Beautiful spirit,she deserve too be help,God bless her and I hope some do something about plese.

[@johnjuarez4808]

Praying that God opens new doors for Charmaine. God be with you Charmaine.

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

My god. $800 to rent a room?! 😧 That’s more than my mortgage and I have a decent 3 bedroom/2 bath home with a finished basement. I’m so blessed. God, help the homeless....

[@srikanthsiva1975]

i am captivated by her smile.

[@johnnefdt5488]

She's got a beautiful smile... even though her teeth are all banged up.

[@johnnefdt5488]

You're right. My apologies I wasn't thinking, could have left out the crap about her teeth. I didn't mean anything bad by it anyway! God knows this because only he knows my heart and only he can judge me so go ahead and troll all you want.

[@mactire1288]

john Nefdt , God is reading the KZbin comments?! Who told you this??? And which God by the way? Maybe I have a different God, and he's not doing the KZbin thing

[@johnnefdt5488]

Yes! He knows everything even every comment on youtube, if that's what you're asking.

[@mactire1288]

john Nefdt ...who told you this ?

[@johnnefdt5488]

Who you believe your God is, that is who he is. What you believe your God knows, that is what he knows.

[@bd3825]

Charmaine has a beautiful spirit and is articulate. She's obviously had some difficult times and her rough looks tell the tale. I know it's not about looks and I'm being petty but she does look like she was once a nice looking woman. I hope she found the help she needed.