Homeless Woman's Heartbreaking Struggle. Where Will She Go?

Meet Kellie. She used to live in an RV parked in Playa Del Ray until she got offered a spot in a hotel program with a housing voucher promise. But things went downhill from there. No case manager ever showed up, and the service provider running the program wasn't much help either. Whenever Kellie called LAHSA, they just redirected her back to the hotel folks, giving her the runaround.
After months in the hotel program, they told Kellie she had to move to Skid Row or have nothing at all. So, she ended up back in her RV, which she's grateful she didn't sell.
Now, by tomorrow morning, all the RVs have to be gone, or they'll be towed, leaving Kellie with no place to go. She might park her RV in another neighborhood, but she knows she'll eventually be pushed out from there too.
Councilwoman Traci Park and Playa Del Rey residents made the news, celebrating the towing of RVs near Ballona Wetlands. They conveniently forget to mention that these people have nowhere else to go.
Today, we spent the day talking to the remaining vehicle dwellers. LAHSA and St. Joseph case workers were there too, but their "help" was just putting people on a waiting list for a possible hotel room or shelter bed. No specifics or guarantees, just a list to check a box for Traci Park's political game.
When politicians target an encampment for removal, homeless services prioritize that area, leaving other homeless people waiting longer. It's not uncommon for some people to wait for a bed at the Venice Bridge Shelter only to see open beds offered to political agendas over them. Besides being wrong, this is NOT how we will solve homelessness.
Kellie's story is heartbreaking yet crucial. There are tens of thousands of homeless people in LA County, and they're being shuffled around by these so-called "homeless sweeps." Politicians claim they offer housing and services, but being put on a waiting list hardly qualifies as support. And for the lucky few who make it into a hotel, the lack of services and broken promises often drive them right back to tents and RVs.
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[@InvisiblePeople]

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[@myerscherise]

Hi! This is my best friend! I haven't seen her in a while. Can you tell me where she is at please?

[@BelleOfAmherst]

🙏🏼

[@joannaazar7396]

@@myerscherise I hope you locate her asap. 🙏🏻

[@cheri238]

Please, I hope you do❤

[@trezianblue]

Please pray for these folks God listens to honest hearted prayers.

[@krugmeister7301]

I'm so SICK and TIRED OF how The Homeless PEOPLE suffer in AMERICA...😡😡😡

[@trackrunner11]

Meanwhile Biden wanted to send 80 million to Uganda if they would suspend thier ban on Gays and Transactivism. Thier response , " keep your money old man. You have bigger problems in your own country with people living in the streets and tents. Charity begins at the home ."

[@Taran532]

What are you doing to help?

[@trackrunner11]

@@Taran532 I adopted a homeless family.

[@Ryan-fy8bx]

@@trackrunner11😮 committed

[@freek3940]

​@@trackrunner11❤ Hold on ❤ You're crown is MASSIVE in heaven

[@juls2334]

Most people are one paycheck from this poor woman's circumstance. Thanks for giving her a voice!

[@screenarts]

One rent raise away

[@joannaazar7396]

Agree I live in NewJersey and just making it. I work sunup to sundown. Rent is so high

[@marcopolo3109]

​@@joannaazar7396Have you ever thought of applying for a home mortgage? I meant with apartment rent prices going through the roof every year. Buying a house can be more effective since monthly mortgage payments are fixed throughout the term.

[@christophermacbeth4034]

That's correct, I'm that way.

[@bookmarker7471]

So true I'm living paycheck to paycheck

[@veganc5028]

Her little dog companion is so sweet

[@vcheekv]

Once again, the people who collect paychecks to help homeless are NOT doing the job they get paid to do. What a disgusting society we live in. Proven further when she mentioned people driving by and yelling nasty stuff at homeless people. What is wrong with y'all?????

[@cheri238]

America politics of greed on all sides.

[@newtuber4freedom43]

America, the land of the politically & socially correct - still a load of haters and discriminators - when they can't legally take it out on a gender, color, race, religion, etc - they take it out on the houseless to make their ignorant egos feel more important - people suck

[@DavidHalverson]

It is called being hypocrits and putting yourself on that ivory tower because they have a job, a place to live (for the month) and a vehicle to get around in. Don't think that they understand in a month they can be sitting down in front of a tent being yelled nasty stuff by people who used to be their neighbours.

[@vcheekv]

@@DavidHalverson Truth

[@rockgod2131]

Some people really love to use someone's bad situation to try and make themselves feel superior. Operating out of ego.

[@mindy6466]

They absolutely CAN provide housing for everyone!!! The problem is that they won’t. The money is there the priorities are not. We have to stop funneling all the wealth to a few psychopaths and start helping people.

[@Taran532]

Who is they?

[@willywonka69xx]

It would be short lived as the homeless bums would destroy the houses.

[@natalial.5577]

Yup, I have seen people that work with vouchers or low income housing help out every single person in their family and friends before helping the homeless get housed, I personally seen it for many years where my grandma was a property manager, the workers are so scandalous.

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

Psychopaths? Put the pipe down!

[@rosieE121]

@@willywonka69xx you could easily find yourself homeless.

[@NaiadFloss]

This made me so sad this women reminds me of my own mother this is gut wrenching to see and so cruel and unfair... I pray to the Lord for this woman to have her 3 wishes and will continue praying for her throughout my day

[@BelleOfAmherst]

🙏🏼

[@susanepp2707]

I live in Honolulu. Across the street from where i used to live was a sidewalk. On the other side of the sidewalk is a rock wall. Going down from that rock wall is brush on a hill. One day i noticed two tents on the side of the rock wall where the brush is. So, i went to introduce myself and ask if i could help in any way. One was a 90 year old man. He told me he gets social security but it's not enough for his own place. The other man was much younger but legally blind and gets disability but that isn't enough to rent even a studio. They each told me they are on the waiting list for low income disabled or senior housing. That could take years. Honolulu has many sad stories like this.

[@tuvalupanapa5490]

I stay Waikiki. I've been seeing the same thing. It's nuts.

[@CC12398]

OMG now That is totally incomprehensible

[@ritas6972]

Heartbreaking. We need to do better.

[@gbrown56848]

What a world we live in. Billionaires loads of money buying loads of trinkets that they can't take with them when they die. Wouldn't it be great if they could just use their money to help people in need? Sometimes I suppose some might do, but it's still a sad world when you see a lady in her situation. 53 and homeless with degree

[@Heartadia]

If you want money, you must take it by force. Playing by rules set up to benefit only the rich will get you nowhere.

[@entertainmentfan1463]

@@Heartadia Capitalism in only designed to make sure the rich stays on top PERIOD. It's little more than a pyramid scheme really. Yet still bunch of morons support the system because they think they're just one job away from being as rich as Bill Gates and Elon Musk. When in reality they're just one paycheck away from being like this woman. If you have a business that's a threat to their paycheck, they do everything in their power to make sure you go out of business so they're empire can keep on growing. It's not that hard to figure, yet people clearly don't have proper working brains. Playing by their rules is like playing a game of Monopoly when they're the bank who collects all the money and idiots think they can actually beat them.

[@kristinab1078]

20 BILLION has been paid out of tax payer money in California towards the homeless problem since Newsom took office in 2019. This isn't all about more money, this is matter of weak regulation, policy, and poor leadership. Who you vote for matters.

[@Secret-host]

True but you also gotta understand how society works. If everybody was rich no one want to work. Goverment needs people to stay poor. Thats the truth

[@barbarababcock8959]

😢 i pray her and her little puppy found a place to live

[@graceweber2822]

The dog looks depressed too. Sad to see them live this way.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Kellie is an example of a problem that the public doesn’t talk about - older middle-aged people who fall through the cracks. They’re too young to collect retirement and social security, but they’re too old and have too many health challenges to be appealing on the job market. They’re ending up on the streets because they were laid off, and they burned through their entire savings because the job market doesn’t find older workers appealing, so they remained unemployed.

[@johnniebeavers4003]

They should have tiny homes in every state for homeless people.

[@joannaazar7396]

Agree! Shelter is so necessary

[@inaj27]

I have a job and would rather live in a tiny home just to save for my gOLDEN years

[@jackblack7082]

Easier said than done...it takes money and lots of infrastructure.

[@RawOlympia]

@@jackblack7082 and not just housing immigrants, but people from this country as well

[@vcheekv]

💚💚💚

[@jeaninecurran875]

I totally agree that they should provide housing if they don’t want people to be parked , people in tents etc . Build small homes for them . Greed is a terrible thing . Kindness and charity is a wonderful thing .

[@cheri238]

Compassion with love ❤️

[@jeaninecurran875]

@@tabularasa7775 she has medical problems. She is waiting for housing because she doesn’t have disability yet. She probably can’t afford even gas to move that RV which is probably why she’s crying. She already lost her Car and they take your stuff away if you can’t move your vehicle in time .

[@DavidHalverson]

Kindness and charity is a wonderful thing. But the United States of America is a nation NOT under God's protection anymore. It is the principality of Satan and his followers.

[@DeathSpellXVI]

Then everyone gets free housing, not just addicts and who pays for that? Nothing is free.

[@jeaninecurran875]

@@DeathSpellXVI Not everyone. I think that the ones who people claim are an eyesore or that are living in tents , sleeping on the ground or the benches . If the ones running the decisions to have them removed want them gone , then yes they should have free housing.

[@NatashaHuffMotivates]

I will never forget the kindness of the homeless people when I was a teenager and had to walk to work. Every night, they would accompany me home, making me feel safe and cared for when I had no one else in my life to help me. Their compassion and generosity will remain in my heart forever, as they made me feel so special and loved.

[@vaska1999]

❤

[@gardenjoy5223]

That's great! Did it also inspire you to pay it forward and actually help people get housed?

[@catherinewilson1079]

@@gardenjoy5223What about you? Have you helped anyone in need?

[@ritas6972]

Everyone deserves to have a place to live. Prayers for this woman. Hugs and love too. Thanks for helping her.

[@judiklaus5291]

I am 67, on SS retirement , working part time and living with family. Trying, get place of my own. We are all, one paycheck away, from being homeless.

[@Taran532]

What’s wrong with living with family? People have always had to pool their resources for survival. Taxpayers don’t owe you your own bachelor pad.

[@avertthymortaleyes3460]

​@Taran532 american families are colder. I agree. Families should stick together but here they dont do they. Its gtfo and have a nice life.

[@Taran532]

@@avertthymortaleyes3460 not my American family. However I put in the time and work to maintain good relationships with relatives. You have to ask yourself why a lot of these homeless people say their families know they’re on the street but won’t take them in.

[@freek3940]

​@@Taran532its al about dividing my brother now these days. Dont think it wont happen to you. Rememder you're commend here. Always with love ❤

[@workingman-xl6xh]

I am in the same situation. Biden's inflation is killing me. I can't even afford health insurance.

[@KJ-xc6qs]

Poor doggy looks so depressed. 🐕

[@visibletoa11usersonyoutube]

He's sleeping omg

[@scarlettvschultz]

Her life really is terribly hard, I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. In our age this shouldn’t be happening but sadly this is our reality that we could all find ourselves in at any time. Appreciate what you have and care for people that don’t have anything or anyone. 🦋

[@marcopolo3109]

You're correct. Do you believe housing in the United States is really expensive now days?

[@cheri238]

CORNEL WEST, GREEN PARTY FOR PRESIDENT 2024

[@josepha9313]

I can't understand why the city cannot provide safe parking areas for these ppl living in vehicles, if they don't want them parked out on the streets. A parking lot doesn't cost that much.

[@cheri238]

REAL ESTATE VULTURES

[@bernadette63ceo93]

Safe parking are not safe !! I met one homeless woman who lives in her minivan she’s 64 years old! She told me that there were a lots of man who goes to those safe parking lots ! She used to go to the JFSSP is the Jewish family services of San Diego ! She was ok at the beginning until she started to get harassed by some of those man who were using the parking lot !! One night she was sleeping and one of those thugs was knocking on her Van windows asking her to let him inside !! Other single women who were going trough the same problems have filled complaints with the office and they alerted the security guard and they were told that they will be keeping their eyes open to make sure it doesn’t happen again ! When she leaves the parking lot in the morning she was followed by a creepy man who found out that she goes to the gym in the morning and he will wait for her outside until she gets out of the gym !! She said one time he broke her side view mirror because she threatened him to call the police !! Finally she decided to leave and go park near the mission beach area where police are almost there either driving by or monitoring the area !! Safe parking lots are not safe !! Women shouldn’t be parking at the same parking lots with men !! A lots of thugs criminals who are trying to take advantage of those women specially those who have income and retirement from the social security !! No where is safe anymore ! She was saying that a lots of people have been there for years and never received any help whatsoever ! The Jews family service in San Diego are making money of those homeless people who are using their parking spaces ! They have been receiving all of those money and donations pretending they’re helping those homeless people !! They’re the most crooked none nonprofit organizations ever seen !!

[@josepha9313]

@@bernadette63ceo93 My point is that there is safety in numbers, if the parking lot is authorized for ppl living in vehicles it must be better than being alone on the street in a vehicle. If the homeless whom are truly lowlife bastards are preying on other homeless, that's a whole other story. The parking lots I've seen seem safe and have portable shower and toilet, and those who stay there help police the area, cleanup, gather food, etc. This is what is needed, community spirit, and not more bullshit.

[@workingman-xl6xh]

Property owners don't want homeless people around them for several reasons. So many of them are mentally ill, on drugs or stealing. If all of them were like this lady, it would be a different situation, I think.

[@josepha9313]

@@workingman-xl6xh I can understand that. No one wants a blight on their neighborhood. Still, just get them into a safe area off the streets. Not all homeless are dangerous. Some are victims of circumstance. Families with kids even, are experiencing homeless situation today.

[@michellesmith8912]

These organizations should be heavily audited- where is the money really going?

[@marycallender5200]

There should not be any homeless people on Earth. They would rather spend the money to house criminals in jail. That is a corporate business. My heart cries for the animals that are suffering with homeless people. I feed many in my area and feed their cats/dogs too. This society is in a hopeless situation and no one cares about the working poor, poor or retired poor people. The rich gets richer and the poor gets poorer. This is a very selfish and self-centered society. My ❤ cries.

[@kariskogstadlita8085]

Bless your wonderful heart 💝

[@bookmarker7471]

This is heartbreaking 🥺

[@musicmamma]

This poor woman. What she's been through. Prayers something happens for her right away!

[@BelleOfAmherst]

🙏🏼

[@myerscherise]

Yes she has❤️

[@wolfgang3455]

Prayers !!

[@lilreverse6095]

@@myerscherise i m so sorry for her, really. But why you conment only about her and not about other homeless?

[@myerscherise]

@lilreverse6095 I just saw Kellie for the 1st time in years! She was never homeless before, and I still am in shock! I wonder why she didn't call me or reach out! I do worry about the homeless! I am homeless! I do the best I can do. The best isn't good enough anymore! We are all going to die out on the streets. I am so sorry, but the homeless need more than prayer! Prayer is beautiful! It is horribly sad, especially when there is no help!

[@heatherrenton2086]

Praying for this dear woman. This could be me or anyone? How is it possible to be illegal to be homeless. Your homeless your homeless. The old saying you can't draw blood from a stone comes to mind. Give her a place to park at the very least. The police/authorities have to respond/act on complaints. Too many folks can't see past their noses. Too many people lack compassion for their fellow human beings. Prayers are needed 🙏 for this dear woman and so many others who are homeless. People don't choose to be in such a situation. The world has failed this lady and so many others 💔

[@cheri238]

🙏❤️🌏🕊

[@rangerannie5636]

They have "Safe Parking" options in SoCal, but your rig must be currently registered, and you have to abide by all their rules, including curfew. Not everyone wants to, or is able to play by the rules.

[@tammymillner9233]

This is such a sad story, I hope she gets the help she needs. It is extremely to hot for a person to live outside.

[@judementz-gibbons6730]

Heartbreaking. By the grace of God their go I. For those who laugh please know that we are all vulnerable to adverse and tragic circumstances and can lose our world overnight. No one is immune or totally in control of fate. Have some humanity as one day you will need it.

[@AngieGryszan-gw9gz]

Prayers for this woman to get housing🙏

[@Vera-dc7my]

I wish I had a place of my own. I myself live with my daughter. Anyone out there who can help this lady get back on her feet will be blessed. God bless her.

[@jennysroad]

She breaks my heart a little. Im also 5’3” and turn 50 this year and I was a full-time RVer on disability up until they stole my RV so I can definitely relate but 53 is still so young! The way she says it she sounds like she feels 100! I feel like she sounds a little defeated. I hope the programs step up and help her.

[@jennysroad]

@@jacobus57lol well, "they" were caught about two years later. No, it didn't have security it was a twenty-year-old 27ft class c. Had an old-fashioned, chipless key. Yes I had insurance. It was also the height of COVID so I replaced it with a used car.

[@padmathalamarla8246]

She said she has medical issues.

[@jennysroad]

@@padmathalamarla8246 and I do as well which is why I am on disability and can relate to her plight.

[@metallooily7606]

tough times for homelessness when you're in their shoes

[@bereal6590]

Lovely little pup, hope they both find a home soon

[@MichaelRoss-cu5mr]

The pup is very cute!

[@eligefashion]

I'm homeless and struggling immensely. I just want this to be over.

[@kxenia7852]

I'm lost in life and i'm binge watching these videos about homeless people

[@CC12398]

We all feel lost and are lost at times but don't let yourself get this lost🙏

[@kxenia7852]

@@CC12398 ❤

[@CC12398]

@@kxenia7852 ❤️hang in there girl! Great things happen when we least expect it

[@donniecatalano]

So am I. I think I just hit my midlife crisis time. Nothing makes sense, nothing gives me pleasure anymore. I don't know where I'm going or why

[@CC12398]

@@donniecatalano I felt this way a couple years ago, I went traveling camping hiking for a month. Getting out into nature really helps, ❤️

[@jimstafford3419]

Thanks for showing people real life. Let me know how I can help man. Much love❤

[@joannaazar7396]

Kelly wishing you safety. I hope you find a way to get shelter and food. Wishing you the very best!! Sending love from: NewJersey 💫 ❤

[@karenlemoine2677]

That poor little dog.

[@gissellest333]

This is so deeply sadenning. I hope she gets better than this. Please update us about her if her situation gets better. I lost my aunt a week ago and her hearless daughter wants me out of her place. Poeople are so heartless.

[@lyndalarose9200]

This story breaks my heart .

[@donnahaynes2325]

What a cute little dog ❤️ may God bless this women and her fur baby. Often times they make you ditch your pets and I hope that does not happen if/when she does find help. 🙏

[@dl4693]

I worked most my life , disabled out lost my home , husband past so now I get survivors , Im 65 on waiting list for 7 yr in my place of birth state and no drugs, alcohol or help in my vehicle for 12+ years and its very difficult , God has kept me strong , its like living in a War zone , no joke about it . WE HAVE USELESS PEOPLE ON THE PAYROLL, SHAME ON THEM!

[@feralLove]

After 7 years hopefully your name will come to the top of the waiting list soon! Stay strong and keep the faith!

[@Emmy-J]

You may just have to wait longer since we are providing for the thousands of immigrants that have entered the US. I pray you get the help.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@williammcadoo8685]

" Can you give me a Break ? " " Can you have some Compassion ?" Heartbreaking, Indeed.

[@tmusa2002]

I wonder if she’s asked the same of family and friends who personally know her. That’s the key to getting help quickly.

[@williammcadoo8685]

@@tmusa2002 It's not.

[@tmusa2002]

@@williammcadoo8685 You would not help a family member or friend who asked you these questions?

[@williammcadoo8685]

@@tmusa2002 Some people don't have that, and second it should be the Gov's Job, Third It depends, on which family asks. If I'm estranged with one of them.

[@SpartanKing74]

Sad .. It sickens me how people treat the homeless. I pray for her. Thank You for Video.

[@myoldvhstapes]

She and her dog got six free months at a four-star hotel that probably also served her three meals a day.

[@maryhaile9017]

I'm 68, lost 17 year career job when COVID started, had to live in my car, now going on 3 years, can't afford rent, I move with the weather in Arizona, try to stay in 70's, put up tent on BLM land, try to stay close to a town for amenities like shower, water, dumpster, groceries. I really would like a home, was on a senior housing list for a year, they denied me for low credit, this occurred because I had debt when I lost my job, it's been hard to pay it off on just social security. It's also hard to go to a job living this way plus I can't work full time anymore due to medical limitations.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I feel for her and all homeless people. Nobody should live like that or be treated badly. It's heartbreaking. She talked about doing mistakes, but we all do them and this doesn't mean we should get punished and be homeless. I'm glad that she finds comfort in her sweet dog. Nevertheless, she and all homeless people need a home ❤.

[@willywonka69xx]

She needed to EARN a home....and she should not have a dog, as dogs cost money.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@willywonka69xx insensitive of you to say such thing, you have a cold heart

[@willywonka69xx]

@@Anita-rq9ev It is truthful. Poor people should not keep pets. As pets cost money. Poor people should focus on the basics....like housing and food.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

@@willywonka69xx it's her decision. Can we tell poor people not to have kids ? No. We can't judge

[@willywonka69xx]

@@Anita-rq9ev "Her choice"....well her "choices" have consequences: Less money to live on, less choices for housing, less availability to seek a job...that said keeping pets while poor is just as dumb as making babies while poor. In fact, it's not just dumb it's selfish and entitled....and yes, I get to judge her as she has her hand out looking for hand-outs!

[@joyhaave6151]

I was surprised when Ms. Kellie mentioned that she has (presumably grown) kids. While we don't know the history of "the mistakes" she's made, the drifting away from multi-generational households to a huge scattering of single people living in isolation puts undue stress on so many of our citizenry. We're pack animals from an evolutionary standpoint; what happened since "The Waltons?"

[@jn8173]

You know what, family can just not care. Don't assume it's her and not them. If anyone can leave a family member in this situation the problem is theirs not hers.

[@nonawolf7495]

My parents expected me to make my own way in the world - so I joined the Army, built a career, and made my home 1,700 miles away. 35 years later, my aging parents can no longer care for themselves.... and their only child is not there to help them. I asked them to come, but they say they are "too old to move". Their choices added up over the years, and now the outcome is terrible. Multigenerational households were a good thing. What a shame families don't stay together.

[@Nukkster]

This is a sad state of affairs no one knows what to do at all and it is so sad.

[@sandraalegria3439]

Its simple they need permanent housing. We help Ukraine bomb Russia . We have money to build stadiums ,Casinos, Hotels, Museums , Amusement Parks , but not to construct dignant communities where people build each other up instead of tear each other down. The case worker takes your information and you wait eternally, you could die while waiting. Thank you for sharing we as a collective can build and invest in building houses for all law abiding humans .

[@jaywatson9476]

I wonder if her children or other family members know she's homeless 🤔. Sometimes people going through difficult times allow their pride to get in the way of finding appropriate shelter with loved ones and friends. May God continue to watch over her 😊🙏💜...

[@justjosie8963]

When she mentioned daughter and grandchildren, I wondered why they allowed her to be on the street instead of in their home, or at least parked in their driveway if they have one.

[@HFTLH]

I'm homeless and lost my job due to health problems, and my brothers know and won't do shit for me. I've always worked hard, never smoked or drank or did drugs or ever been on government assistance, but I'm on my own. Living in a tent at campgrounds with my dog and had to cash out my 401K while I try to figure something out.

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Estrangement is not necessarily due to "pride." Some of us have toxic families that are not safe.

[@hollyrichards2477]

Some folks dont have a family . Or one that cares. 😢

[@sandraalegria3439]

@@justjosie8963 Its not that

[@bathsheba9581]

Why doesn't she move in with one of her kids temporarily until she finds stable housing? She could at least park in their driveway.

[@jimbear8888]

That's what people ask me. Just because you have family doesn't mean they give a damn about you.

[@tmusa2002]

Yes, I often think this and imagine if we knew how many family members DID take in family or friends when they were vulnerable. It would be a huge number, I bet.

[@somethingclever2]

You don't know thier liviving situation

[@none4126]

Maybe they live in a tiny bedsit. Not everyone has a driveway.

[@vannahfrazier174]

Heartbreaking.

[@Biofeedback1975]

Can someone start a go fund me for this lovely woman and her beautiful pup 😢.

[@tmusa2002]

Mark doesn’t usually bother to help the people financially. Just wants the dramatic interview.

[@jessitaran763]

I've been to India. I've been to Brazil. The way that America treats homeless people is much, much, WORSE than what goes on in third world countries. At least in third world countries, poverty itself is not viewed as a crime. At least in those countries, people who have no money ate still allowed to live SOMEPLACE. They are not criminally prosecuted simply for the fact of thier mete EXISTENCE. America has manipulated the law so that now, a person who does not have access to a certain amount of wealth, is not allowed to live ANYWHERE.

[@xziztortheeternal6471]

America certainly sticks to it's INDEPENDENCE theory!

[@jessitaran763]

@@xziztortheeternal6471 The thing is - it doesn't. Homeless people ARE independent. We are probably more independent than any other element of society. Most of us receive few - if any & government benefits. The only thing that we rely on is ourselves., We even have to figure out ways to negotiate basic things like water, electricity, garbage and sanitation. A few weeks ago someone called the police on my husband for the heinous crime of filling water jugs from a hose at a dog park! To be clear - WE ARE NOT THE ENEMY! We do not victimize, abuse, or exploit ANYONE. Even our 'carbon footprint' is negligible. Furthermore, we actually HAVE a home! Why does the fact that my house has wheels make it 'unsuitable for habitation'? It has water, electricity, a refrigerator, a toilet, a stove, it keeps me warm and dry in the winter, cool in the summer, and its locking door and security cameras keep me and my dogs as safe as any house. However, because I am not connected to a power grid, and am able to survive with little money and zero debt, The Powers That Be do everything in thier power to make my existence as difficult as possible.

[@padmathalamarla8246]

That is not easy..

[@Kimberly-yx3gn]

I was in Palo Alto for a while because I had a family member recovering from surgery. There are many displaced people there because street camping is allowed. Stanford hospital has many family members relocated while patients are receiving medical care. One lady in particular pulled at my heartstrings. She is an elderly lady who lives at a bus stop at the shopping center. I brought her food and water one day and she was very appreciative. I just wish there was an agency to get her housed. The elderly should not be unhoused.

[@screenarts]

That poor dog is sick!

[@InvisiblePeople]

The dog is fine. It’s hot out. Just tired.

[@justjosie8963]

I was worried about him too.

[@tooty4551]

This, the best country, USA😏ehhhh. Prayers for this lady.❤

[@joannaazar7396]

So terribly sad😢

[@riskyron1416]

US is Not the best country. Only 29th best. Regarding Freedom US is 24th. There are 76 Industrialized Countries in the world. Only the US lacks National Health Care. US is `1 in crime, incarceration, drug use, homelessness and military spending. Los Angeles replaced Kolkata India as the most homeless city in the world after holding the record for 500 years.

[@debbievanbrunning4802]

A sweet lady, with a sweet little dog. I hope someone reaches out to her...she seems kind and decent. God Bless you, both!

[@YogaNorthernIreland]

A genuine person who needs urgent help.

[@MrFlyingscot75]

We are ruled by people who are joyless, selfish and heartless. There are a few who believe they were elected to serve but most just want to have power over people, especially the vulnerable. It would be so easy to provide land with electrical, sanitation and other basic services. Think of all the malls that are abandoned throughout the country but those in power don’t want to spend the money.

[@jimechols4347]

The rapid re-housing program is a joke! The shelter told me that I had to have a job first before they could find me housing. So they leave me on the sidewalk.

[@jimbear8888]

God bless you and keep you safe out there. 🙏❣️

[@rockgod2131]

Housing first. People simply don't understand how difficult it is to get and keep a job when you have nowhere to shower. Many don't even have IDs to even get a job, nevermind references and everything else.

[@eskiemax5133]

Everyone please pray for her and all of us that could be in this situation.😢

[@cheriweber1900]

She's definitely in my prayers 🙏

[@99percentirish64]

Oh my gosh. I just prayed for her. How horrible.

[@buttercupsndaisies815]

Thank you Mark, I know with all my heart that you Genuinely care about these people

[@kelliewalden4506]

Thank you to all that have commented on my story. I am embarrassed but so grateful for the support I had not expected. There was much more I wanted to say but had no time to prepare. Had I had time to, maybe it wouldn’t have went as well. I was broken as mentioned by many but my faith has kept me going. I thank all to the 😂support I have received. It has rebooted my faith in humanity❤️ Mark, thank you for spreading the word and all the advocates and people at the ground level from the housing to the nonprofit organizations. Thanks to all of you who try to do the endless work with minimal pay and have their hands tied by the people up top, taking all the funds. There should be an audit of some type or checks and balances on this money. 3 billion dollars each year and we still have 167,000 homeless people? You do the math. And for anyone that thinks it’s as easy as filling out an application and following the steps is sadly wrong. I have a master’s degree and it’s been impossible to navigate through the system having did everything right. Can you imagine the less fortunate people, some not as educated, have severe mental illness and or substance use disorder.I would imagine each of us fall in that category somewhere along the way or some family member atleast. There are thousands of people that have much less than I do so I feel blessed in many ways. Things can always be worse. I used to be one of those people that had it all at one time and if you think it can’t ever happen to you, think again. Most people are one or two steps away from me. I pray it doesn’t to anyone else. The climate of major change is about to come, and I don’t think most people know it or in denial of it. I would say in a few years, millions of people will be fighting for their jobs and if you don’t see it, I feel sorry for you. I am confused as how a council member calls what happen on Jefferson a success??? By just moving the problem somewhere else in the community and disrupt many others? What did this council member do that was so successful?? Put more people on the street and try to take their only place to live? That is the easy way out! Cars driving 70-100 mph killing nature along the way is not causing harm to the environment? The sewage from playa del Rey isn’t in that water? The people on the hill should be more concerned about the gas company right below them! the elevation change in the 1960’s caused the major damage of the wetlands and greed! Who really owns Jefferson st and why did they lie to us and illegally ticket us. Even more strange was the warnings we got about being illegally parked in a bike lane when it had never even been proposed to the city, or the drunk driver that hit a few people on bikes that the police never came out on nor is there any report anywhere by the police? Could it be that Jefferson is an easement? That the city contracts with maybe? We can’t fight because we don’t have the funds to do so. I wish someone had the balls to stand up and maybe file a class action lawsuit for the 2.3 million that was proposed to house and give vouchers to the homeless, instead they lied and said we would all get a 2 year voucher if we gave up our RVs and then a week before august put some bullshit warning about parking in a bike lane and gave us ten minutes to leave? She knows exactly who SHE is. How She can take pride in that is disgusting. Taking advantage of the poor and misappropriating funds to make you look good is not a success and you should be ashamed of yourself. And She knows exactly who she is as she rewards herself all over the news. And so I’m saying this, will I be targeted? I will not shut my mouth. The people in support of me put another spark in me to fight and have our questions answered. So I challenge any council member to give us a chance to speak at a meeting to express our ideas and have some accountability on where are vouchers went to? The 2.3 million that was shot down ? I was promised and many others were promised housing and were thrown back out on the street from the hotel as they are at the same time checking more in? Then it hit me. They are getting money each time someone enters and leaves and they are turning and turning and turning making millions off the homeless. I saw it with my own eyes. That is where a lot of your taxpayer money went to I guarantee it. And it is despicable what is happening and yet nobody has had to answer for it!! It’s difficult to trust anyone if you can’t trust the people that are supposedly fighting for you. Maybe I said too much? Maybe I will never be housed because of it. Some may make sure I never get housed but maybe I have helped many others out there for calling out the corruption from the top. Or maybe it is too broken to fix. I am speaking only from my own experience and knowledge. Any comments are welcome. Thank you again and God bless everyone in need!!

[@rebeccaknox4652]

Why don’t they leave California or go to a smaller town, I live in a rv and am 71 yrs. young. I am in Arizona and there’s a lot of BLM land where a lot of people are living in rv’s. Get out of the city, who wants to live in that.

[@carolfromalbertacanada]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I pray she is able to keep her puppy fed, warm and above all - Safe 🐾♥️🐕 Puppy is soo cute! 🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾 🙏🏼 🇨🇦Alberta, Canada🇨🇦

[@jessr6189]

More worried about them both being in the heat😭

[@beebee2781]

I always wonder about peoples families when I hear these stories. I could never let my mom sleep in an RV or on Skid Row. My mom loves her independence, but I just couldnt handle her being like this. Even if it meant sleeping on the couch so she could have my bedroom.

[@xziztortheeternal6471]

Exactly!!! She could babysit or something. There's way more to this story!!!

[@tati8986]

Agree 100%

[@joserigobertogonzalez1991]

Your tears move me indeed, fine lady. I wish I could do something...

[@Mr.Freeze8754]

How sad 😢are seniors needs help.

[@rachelcampbell8541]

Yes!

[@BelleOfAmherst]

🙏🏼

[@davecox4151]

Who really cares about the homeless or the poor, people just talk but most don't act. One day all of this injustice must stop, its just a matter of time. Nothing lasts forever.

[@myerscherise]

You don't have room to talk✌️

[@cheri238]

We all must speak up and outwards ❤

[@Taran532]

Then pay up. They’ve always got their hands out. Go ahead.

[@Joedirt5]

The way biden is running the country we will all end up like this woman. Why do you think they keep stacking up the debt? One giant giga recession coming up and if I were you all I'd be taking notes on how to survive homelessness off these people

[@stardoll1995]

Saldy homelessness and just flat-out being poor has been a chronic issue pretty much since society has been a thing cause people love having more than others and having more power than others

[@ensabahnur7657]

Praying for her!🙏

[@BelleOfAmherst]

🙏🏼

[@joannaazar7396]

Prayers 🙏🏻

[@newtuber4freedom43]

My wishes for this lovely person and her darling dog I wish her friend would let her park for a few more weeks to avoid losing the rv until she can find another safe place to park I wish her kids would step up, if they can I wish there were safe places for all vehicle dwellers to park if they can't be nomadic I wish her wishes come true I wish you keep us updated on this lady please

[@emchammer1815]

I live alone and it scares me to death to think that if I become disabled or unable to work, I have NO ONE who can take me and my animals in or help me with expenses. I almost think I watch these to see what i'm headed for. I hate that feeling. Life can be freakin scary.

[@asleepbytwo]

I wish I could help her. 😢

[@joannaazar7396]

Same! I can barely afford monthly rent

[@xziztortheeternal6471]

Not trying to be mean but, you can't help somebody who won't help themselves. And let's not forget... No good deed goes unpunished!

[@rangerannie5636]

From the time I applied for SSDI, it took 8 years(!) before I was finally approved. Don't hold your breath waiting for Social Security Disability... Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@JamesCraigWhoop]

CA especially the LA area is probably the WORST place to get back on your feet.

[@CIslas-im1um]

I pray for everyone's circumstances become the best for everybody. May everybody's basic needs be met and be at peace permanently. May justice be served. ❤✌️

[@carlosalenduran4630]

This lady story breaks my heart I'm sending you a hug

[@winstonsizemore2385]

My heart goes out to this woman as I had a partner who experienced a similar Fall from Grace. I supported her for 5 years until her social security kicked in. What really troubles me is why aren't her Children Helping her, surely they have a couch. Hope she found a safe place❤

[@baileyhallfilms]

thoughts be with you its takes a lot of strength and resilience to keep going in your situation kellie

[@Razor-ncstate]

I know her feeling falling through cracks I'm retired trucker homeless in Amarillo living off social security in hotel but I'm got one week left then I'm on streets for one week until my social security kicks back in on third Wednesday of each month

[@BelleOfAmherst]

🙏🏼

[@marcopolo3109]

​@@BelleOfAmherstI wonder if you retired from trucking. Does the company offer you 401k pension plan for retirement?. That definitely could supplement social security too. Also over the years you could have bought a house as well since back then housing was cheaper.

[@Razor-ncstate]

I was driving for a owner operator had no benefits other than freedom of driving where I wanted pulling grain wagon

[@Razor-ncstate]

My ex took everything so I lived in apartment but now rent went up more than I can afford hotel is cheapest but I'm still looking for a place

[@riskyron1416]

With SS Retirement you could live well in Mexico. In Mexico City you can rent a Penson for $88 a month. Private room single bed, wifi utilitie4s. Showers and tv room down the hall. Typical street food meal is $1.50 breakfast, lunch or dinner. Safer than any US Cities. You are told of danger because it is Projection blaming others for y7our very own problems. In Mexico you can live on 30% of what you could in the US. Better health Care than Medicare also for 30% the price.

[@richardsandwell2285]

What a lovely lady.

[@lorenheard2561]

I wish i could help. Left LA cause i had to.

[@joannaazar7396]

Me to. I’m just getting by paying my monthly rent. It’s so high

[@CharlesMac1313]

This country is so sad we allow this to happen to our citizens yet allow tens of millions of illegals to walk over here get places to live food to eat ,cell phones and we have veterans living on the streets. Everyone needs to stand up and trust in God to know what is right one day hopefully this will end😢❤

[@lynnfarley7859]

Update please

[@nonawolf7495]

It would be so helpful to hear the whole story of how this woman started with an education and a job, and ended up homeless. A vague reference to "medical issues" and "mistakes" doesn't tell the whole story. I wish we could hear more details...not just complaints about how the government isn't helping. The government is run by inept criminals - DO NOT RELY ON THEM FOR HELP! All we have is ourselves...Please help us understand the whole story, so we do not make the same mistakes!

[@beebee2781]

If she has a masters in teaching she could teach online or do other things online to make money. I also have health issue that make it nearly impossible to work outside the home, so online work has been a blessing. I hope she finds her way to a more peaceful existence soon.

[@CC12398]

But we don't really know if she's telling the truth. She probably is but what led her to this? I'm thinking it's possibly the same thing. Let her to not be able to work and I personally think it's pain pills

[@GoCamera-dm2xd]

Don't worry, GOD stil ❤ you

[@braveheart977]

Prayers for this lady and her dog ❤️🙏❤️

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

Will someone please, please help this woman? Please??!!! And her sweet little dog. No human being should have to endure this level of corruption and abuse. Please someone. Help her!!!

[@justjordie4106]

I thought America was suppose to be the greatest & best place in the world, doesnt appear to be. What happened to the Land of Opportunity?

[@xziztortheeternal6471]

She had good jobs, she had good education.. what else is there?

[@tmusa2002]

Keep a good relationship with your family and eat your pride so that you have a place to be if you’re facing homelessness. Even a tiny parking spot on a relative’s property would bring her stability and probably be much more safe.

[@Taran532]

They don’t want to get married or maintain healthy relationships with family. They just want taxpayers to fund their independent lifestyle. Make better choices while you’re young and you probably won’t end up like these homeless old women.

[@professorJorge11]

I like her dog. Somehow a bit less invisible

[@poodlemom1109]

I have tears in my eyes. Heartbreaking.

[@LuisaD93]

I don’t know how she’s keeping sane. I was almost her in 2021 and I’m a very strong woman but I was terrified! But for the grace of a longtime friend I would have been her. I’m disabled after work related accident and 6 surgeries that left me permanently disabled in 2015. If not for the pandemic and the insane prices and rent increases I would have been ok in a studio or 1 bedroom. Same friend got me into senior housing but it was a wait list and although I’m grateful and I’m not homeless it’s still tough. But I’ll take this over being homeless any day. I needed to see this to remind me how I felt then and to humble me again. I wish her luck a place to call home. Bless you lady!

[@nfyoutube]

She has kids and grandkids... WHY IS SHE ALONE? STEP UP TO THE PLATE FAMILIES!!! THIS IS YOUR MOTHER! SHE BIRTHED YOU!!! 🙏

[@patriciajoyner9871]

Always more to the story

[@margaretadekunle4017]

This can be any body my heart ❤️ goes out to her. School she went to school worked yet. Lord have mercy.

[@sambarnes3887]

I hope this woman has found or at least finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️

[@shirleybates5740]

I hope this programme helps this woman out it’s heartbreaking. .I live in the uk we got homeless people and it getting worse

[@BrianChrisope]

😢😢😢 Kelly i❤ your doggy! I was wondering what his name was? I also wondered if the RV actually runs??? Hope it gets better for you.

[@LoloO42]

Kelly, please don't lose hope. I was in your position for 4.5 years. Apply for anything you can find online. And if you get on a waiting list, keep calling to check where you are on the list. Just before my name came up, i started applying for vouchers in states that had them readily available. If you get that, you only have to live in that state for one year, and then you can use the voucher in any state. You'll be in my thoughts.

[@yellowboot6629]

Thanks ❣️