Homeless Youth at 13, Rule Is Now 22 and Still Homeless.

Rule has been homeless since the age of 13. He is now 22. Rule has slept outside, in abandoned buildings, on couches, on trains, on buses, and hotel rooms. He says he has experienced every type of homelessness.
It's no way for a kid to grow up. Rule says homeless youth get pushed into all sorts of things. He knows where he is going. He just doesn't know how to get there. Rule doesn't know when his homelessness will end.
Rule says homeless youth get acclimated to a life of homelessness. That over time, you get used to it. No one and especially no child or teenager should have to get used to homelessness.
From that National Network for Youth website [www.nn4youth.o...]:
The vast majority of youth do not become homeless by choice. Many different factors contribute to youth homelessness, but studies suggest that there are common paths to homelessness for young people. The majority of homeless youth have either run away, been kicked out of unstable home environments, abandoned by their families or caregivers, involved with public systems (foster care, juvenile justice, and mental health), or have a history of residential instability and disconnection.
From new research by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago on understanding and addressing youth homelessness [voicesofyouthco...]:
1 in 10 young adults ages 18-25 experienced a form of homelessness over a 12-month period.
That’s 3.5 million young adults. About half of them involved explicitly reported homelessness while the other half involved couch surfing only.
1 in 30 youth ages 13-17 experienced a form of homelessness over a 12-month period.
That’s about 700,000 youth. About three-quarters of them involved explicitly reported homelessness (including running away or being kicked out) and one-quarter involved couch surfing only.
If you've been following Invisible People you've probably heard me share that I often wonder how many homeless youths end up being homeless adults later in life. If we are ever going to end homelessness, we must look at all demographics of homelessness. Over the recent years, the sector has prioritized chronic homeless adults and we have gotten better at "closing the back door." Although I do support for various reasons getting the most vulnerable off the streets, in many ways we have left the front door wide open.
As we have seen these past few weeks how young adults can affect positive change in ways us adults are not able to, homeless youth need the same opportunities to grow up and make our world a better place. We must make ending youth homelessness and family homelessness just has much of a priority as ending all homelessness!
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[@thenatberta8275]

He has some kind eyes. He never had a fair chance in life from the beginning. I pray that things work out for him.

[@theykilledpookie7899]

@Trust Me like bro a stray dog or some shit 🤣😭

[@lestermurray5503]

Amazing how these people with nothing, always smiling, always happy, always polite to a society that doesn't accept them. Truly amazing people

[@sensboy1]

@@lestermurray5503 its cuz they have very little in life and times are rough that any little good they get means the world to them. But for people like us who have so much, we take a lot for granted so were prone to complain.

[@timzilla2907]

True☝️

[@buddhafortune6166]

Thenat Berta amen

[@royjohnson9043]

this dude is smarter than most people i know who aren't homeless

[@doThatGWalk]

Roy love exactly

[@seanhuesman5870]

Allot of homeless are smart they just use it in wrong way

[@doramason]

you have to be smart to survive out there

[@TruthTellerTV]

@@seanhuesman5870 That makes absolutely zero sense. Are you dumb?

[@ricardo_boutique]

This is why America needs Bernie Sanders

[@darthghostedsouls8800]

He currently really successfully now, no longer homeless he utilizes covenant house California and turned this situation around! Much respect to my brother Rule!

[@beanything7381]

KingGhost0V0 Gaming where’s that information?

[@laquamartin4602]

Good to hear!!!!

[@ashadhali4589]

Really??? Cool!! Where can we see that update?

[@musicmoneysportsasvp2569]

I heard he has braces now and works part time at a chase bank !

[@volitiveclover]

Money Music Sports Ent LMFAO whyd you have to mention his teeth

[@quaysha1]

Im sorry but i want to slap tf out of his parents, guardians, family, whoever didn't step in to help this child.

[@nicoletanour8568]

the american comunnity, society maybe better. Having zero social politics. You do not know what happened to the parents.

[@noworries2418]

Maybe they passed away, anything could have happened

[@kuraudo9700]

quaysha1 he’s 22

[@quaysha1]

@@kuraudo9700 he's been homeless since he was a child

[@quaysha1]

@@nicoletanour8568 and thats why i said whatever adult that was in his life😑

[@jeffpansini9612]

He's well mannered clean and well dressed. I would never know this guy was homeless. And it's snowing besides. You should of asked him how he became homeless at 13. That isn't normal.

[@cynthiastevens8302]

And beautiful white teeth.

[@krynosisdreamer1421]

Homeless isnt normal. All sorts of strange circumstances happen on a person by person basis. It's not as uncommon as you think for 12 or 13 year olds to be homeless. Unfortunately, there is usually an underlying issue with the parents. As hard as it is for people to realize. Some people really just dont want their own kids.

[@GullahGeecheeFarmer]

Shit eater parents of course.

[@JTScott1988]

It happens a lot.

[@sweetpotato7778]

Jeff Pansini like why wasn’t he put in foster care

[@zinebtahir1354]

His smile hide so much pain and wisdom underneath

[@curiousgeorge6921]

Maybe evil too... I don't have good vibes with him, being in problems doesn't make you a good person

[@sharondalewis1620]

@@curiousgeorge6921 you're reaching.

[@MohamedAli-nf9wm]

curious george nothing he said indicated that he’s evil or a criminal so why are you being negative to someone smiling in his hash days?

[@khensuahabuhetepre1372]

He represent many youth in peril as we got to reach out and help not pray but make room and help them find their help until their good

[@mathewowens767]

So true

[@H.K.5]

He might be homeless but he's still kept himself in good condition. Respect.

[@zeebest1004]

Um, he's 22!!

[@rebeccaquinn8358]

Teeth hair looked after

[@lilackitten2667]

@@zeebest1004 its not about the age. Its the fact that homeless people usually dont have the resources to be in good condition, such as hygene things, dental hygene, etc.

[@zeebest1004]

@@lilackitten2667 Don’t generalize! PLENTY of homeless people have jobs, gym memberships and even full size trailers with every convenience. I was homeless for 13 years. Over that period of time I went on the road with bands and stayed in first rate hotels! I also had an entire but substandard apartment for 2 years, with a full bathroom and kitchen! I also lived in my car at a Walmart parking lot, at which I managed to have access to full hygiene facilities. During this time I also worked at a restaurant and got healthy meals daily which also had bathroom facilities... And there were homeless people who lived better than I did! Homelessness means you don’t have access to fully adequate housing which you have legal claim to…

[@zeebest1004]

@@lilackitten2667 At age 22 homelessness is just a phase. I’m talking about people with long term jobs and families that they were uprooted from. THAT is the homelessness “homeless people usually” live!

[@ericapreston6790]

He's trying to get into Harvard... I pray for you young man.

[@ericapreston6790]

@Ana Bella he reminds me of my son..id give him shelter in a heart beat.

[@alexandersmagin4769]

I'm trying to become god. Wish me goog luck

[@immortxlgodz6066]

Alexander Smagin ...

[@alexandersmagin4769]

@@immortxlgodz6066 what? I'm sure I can be a better god than current one

[@grapeflavoredjuice7909]

Alexander Smagin uhhh

[@vera_nika2]

I never judge a homeless person. Anyone of us could get here :(

[@alanssnack1192]

why dont they just live with family?

[@MissKoriana]

bumba Phuck not everyone has family

[@alanssnack1192]

actually, everyone does have family, think about it.

[@MissKoriana]

bumba Phuck just because you’re related don’t make you family.

[@alanssnack1192]

everyone is homeless the moment they're born.

[@soundseeker63]

This guy doesn't even have a roof over his head, and yet he can smile about his situation and remains positive about his future. While many people who are much better off than him (including me) cannot smile at all. What does he know that the rest of us don't? This is making me rethink EVERYTHING!

[@TerriblyIronic9]

He knows what freedom is. He stands on the outside and sees the world we live in today for what it is. We live in a rough society. Things are getting worse and worse all the time but what can you control? Yourself, your surroundings, your outlook. He knows freedom physically and spiritually. For me personally the ability to smile at the worst of times is an absolute blessing. Laugh at your problems they mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Laugh at death we'll all be there eventually. The earth needs more people to understand happiness is not only a choice but a lifestyle. If you want to be happy you have to live it. If you want to be free you have to live it.

Evan Stanley simply just don’t care

[@HaAhyashahChaakam]

"Value" 😉

[@silver10188]

If you fear god (Allah) and realize his control of Everything, you won't ask someone for help and you will smile at all kinds of silly things.

[@jeffpansini9612]

It's not about the big house with 2 cars in the garage. You don't have the same responsibilities when your homeless. When your making money ( I use that term loosly, since all we have is fake debt notes ) your free to enjoy life more in certain ways. It's the constant bills and worry that make you grow old.

[@kidneycarecoaching3766]

He looks cleaner than most people with homes...

[@feardae4638]

He is so strong, very wise, humbled, dedicated and intelligent!

[@amervito9872]

Hard times creats genius and great people

[@dariknour6051]

Ameer vito i absolutely agree to that

[@RebeccaLydia1980]

God bless this kind soul

[@raebrooks5317]

No one deserves homelessness.

[@YourMajesticKyng]

Steven Assanti You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@ilfiore934]

Rae Brooks, Because it's unnecessary with our current level of technological advancement.

[@thefool733]

false.

[@averythecoolcat]

Sexual predators, for sure.

[@maxipaw-dc5xj]

That's not true my brother is homeless and he deserves it rape ,child abuse,robery ect...

[@nayankacfrancisco4919]

You're just a paycheck from being homeless. We need to remember that

[@elijakiger]

*laughs in middle class*

[@victorvdm1]

Speak for yourself.. I can get my paychecks cut for many months until i run out of money.

[@StevenAllotey]

if you live below your means, save money and invest into assets that produce cash flow one paycheck should not decide if you are homeless or not.

[@tayybae444]

Whew Chile.. you don’t have a savings?

[@nayankacfrancisco4919]

It's a saying guys, I didn't make this quote...

[@artsyfartsytartsy]

This young man is homeless in a country where people push their dogs in baby carriages and people go to cambodia to adopt babies smh 🤦

[@richardwere4487]

And they change phones after 1 day

[@chukob5]

Richard Were who changes phones after 1 day? Never heard of that... returning a phone for a different one is a little different

[@ceciliaa3995]

chukob5 not the point and if ur joking not funny

[@chukob5]

Cecilia A where do you sense a joke? you braindead

[@hennnseyxo1813]

Cambodia struggling out there wrost

[@1queenmoney1]

This is not acceptable in AMERICA. He’s been homeless since the age of 13. He continued to get his education. Where were his guidance counselors and administration to support him. And, if he graduated why didn’t these teachers and counselors helping him to go to college... at least he would have had the dorms. Then graduated and possibly got a job and been stable.... THIS IS SAD AND IRRESPONSIBLE ON THE BEHALF OF EVERY ADULT THST WAS IN HIS LIFE. Parents, guardians and the school’s

[@user-ip4xq3ut3s]

this is not acceptable in America, peddle the american dream the cali dream and then discover that there are homeless in los angeles that in all my nation .......

[@GodsChildJess]

Some people are silent about their struggles. He may have felt embarrassed to ask and kept it to himself.

[@fahralyacoub8970]

"This is not acceptable in america"? That's the funniest shit iv ever heard. America will always be a developing country I'm my eyes. America is just a business, the government doesn't give two shits about their people. I feel really blessed and privileged to be living here in Canada.

[@talkoholic13]

Because this is AMERICA and it has ALWAYS been this way what you're describing is utopia amd where do you go when UNIVERSITY ISN'T IN SESSION??? DORMS DON'T SOLVE SHIT NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THIS IS LIKE. DON'T FORGET.

[@wedp112]

US is absolute shit, if you watch his others videos of homeless in other countries especially UK..They don't really disclose those on their streets get things like universal credit, JSA, they have council housing and benefits, where as lost Americans on the street have nothing.

[@dajam9035]

Damn 13 man...13 and all the way until 22 and still going. That is insane.

[@MOA0831]

dajam9035 9yrs. and this great intelligent intellectual young man is straying streets, fuck this flag.

[@dajam9035]

Y0UNG BiZZLE Why do you say that?

[@ChariotManGaming85]

He has the will to succeed! And I hope he achieves everything!

[@princesssmith23]

dajam9035 welcome to the real world😡

[@jaimeg1516]

The guy is honestly a superhero if you really look at it

[@leemcmullan]

He said he's lucky.. and he is.. his attitude is amazing. He will go so far in life as long as he keeps smiling :)

[@ericksocgfack5463]

Fuck you

[@evidenceallgreen8387]

Fuck u

[@olandofuller5588]

Some of us cant smile. Some of us are in fear, some of us cant walk or go for a run or they'll think we committed a crime. Even if he never smiles he should have a chance. I've been there and in the winter when you take a pee and the steam comes from the ground, till your feet feel like a block, or to the point you couldn't afford a $1 burger, it's hard to smile. I pray he gets what God wants for him and that you dont think only a smile is worth giving, giving to a frown might make a smile. Be blessed.

[@sana86]

Employ him at fetch fries

[@leemcmullan]

@@sana86 I would if I could. Thats the plan!!! Im still working my 9 to 5 but fetch fries is my passion. My goal was to hire all young people who need a stable job.

[@tks9367]

I experienced living in a shelter in my early 20’s and that was the first time I realized that we are all really one step away from everything going belly up. We all need to be more EMpathetic to one another’s needs and suffering. We CAN help!

[@TheLegacy87]

I totally agree beautiful

[@nitaq4443]

He spoke to Congress the morning of the interview...very impressive young man. Someone in Congress should have offered him an internship, something...anything! He is bright. The best thing he said is that his future looks bright...his hope is not gone...amazing. People with a roof over their heads don't show that type of optimism.

[@septiawoman2911]

"Everyone is just a shopping cart away from being homeless."

[@NaturallyGifted77]

Yes!

[@Elena-er7zp]

nope. it is true that this can happen to anyone, but some people have worked hard to build many barriers between themselves and homelessness. Don’t speak for everybody.

[@Kayla-eh5fb]

Oreo Emesis your not true. There’s not one person in this world breathing today that can’t be homeless tomorrow. Just know even rich people can go broke. No matter how “hard” you think you worked you can still lose everything

[@leemari7695]

Baddieroro 💯💯I agree anything can happen at anyy time

[@juellzzdrizzy]

Right..

[@changethematrix]

I agree 100% with this young man. You never know when you can end up in this situation. And what bothers me is people thinking that all homeless people are lazy and they are at where there are because of their own doing. It's just not true.

[@timmc8444]

So many people are put into circumstances far beyond there control .help in these situations are hard to come by indeed..very very tragic and often the end result can be devastating!

[@fuunybruh2939]

Cari Geldreich rule gofundme www.gofundme.com/5dyd5i0

[@AshlitaKLaGrangeGA]

Cari Geldreich Most people including high end of middle class, if we were to lose our job & couldn't find work immediately, are 4 to 8 paychecks away from homelessness. Even people w/ disabilities on disability have to do without monthly whether it's food, a utility, &/or prescriptions. People w/ disabilities are also consistently used & abused for their once a month ssn check. My mother being 1 & was paying $600 to $700 a month to sleep on her siblings sofa's. My mom only gets $721 a month to live on. She lives w/ me now. Her $721 is for her to spend however way she wants to.

[@Afura33]

Yea sad that some people just can't look outside of the box.

[@ilfiore934]

Cari G, Probably just unconsciously want to avoid the fact that they themselves can end up homeless at any moment in time...

[@josephburton92]

Jesus. This man is getting his education with so many obstacles. Maintaining good grades. And I’m here taking what I have for granted. Ima finish school. And do well.

[@izder]

If this young black man is able to do this No black people have excuses anymore No more bullshit about "systemic racism" holding us down

[@Giantist]

How is a kid like him homeless ffs 🤦‍♂️ he’s clearly intelligent, he needs a break and a helping hand

[@sunnyt4493]

What’s intelligence got to do with it ?

[@F_Du_Sea]

@@sunnyt4493 Intelligent people are less likley to be homeless?

[@xkurvra-rng7511]

He ain't a kid he's a grown a MAN

[@yolandami5923]

"Be excellent and nice to each other". Well said young King.

[@hypersonic6649]

B"e excellent and nice unto each other."

[@EireneSarah]

He is so eloquent and so optimistic. A true hero full of generosity.

[@kingbuck427]

I can relate to this guy story, I've been homeless most of my youth... I even caught a case to go to Jail so I wouldn't be. Now I'm working a job barely making rent a lot of times. I've been free for 20 years and I've been supporting myself for the last 13 years. But everyday is a struggle.

[@immortxlgodz6066]

I hope all is well man

[@birds8529]

Keep pushing bro! God got you

[@mrleafbeef634]

Dont forget to invest your spare change time to time.

[@a.p.9387]

How are u you now ???

[@SelenaY.1331]

Maybe you can participate in a homeless Coalition group to educate others about your homeless experience

[@terencehennegan1439]

This guy deserves better, he’s a good man. Truly hope things get better for him.

[@vera_nika2]

I feel so angry when i see young people who are strong and smart suffer and live on the street.

[@carolkotcheck6065]

Vera Nika I also feel angry when I see people who are vulnerable and traumatized suffer. I find it interesting that when a kid seems to look and speak”properly”,folks are surprised as if most homeless are not “smart”and “strong”,and they suddenly start questioning their reaction. Whatever it takes,however!

[@maryreynolds5310]

If he were here, I would give him a place to live. Very intelligent young man..he's going places!

[@withastickangrywhiteman2822]

As if you can feed him all his life... What he needs is job so he can feed himself. Where do you plan to let him live if there is such a if? Pigsty?

[@mikegordon329]

You guys are rude and judging both the guy and her. How do you know if she can't help him with things like a job. Internet people pretend to be perfect. No one is perfect.

[@maryreynolds5310]

WithAStick AngryWhiteMan Don't know what your problem is, but this young man is going to college now. He's no idiot..and he's not giving up on life or himself. Sounds like your the one that needs the help! As far as I'm concerned, you don't know a damn thing about me and my family!! We have helped many young adults and adults over the years. Don't worry about how my family and I can help another.

[@Ali01007]

Mary Reynolds god bless you

[@vibsking21]

Mary Reynolds can I stay with you can travel to yours ...

[@normabarros3124]

There's a lot of tears behind his eyes God bless him

[@brownsugar0219]

I'm sitting here crying my eyes out knowing that no one loved this young man enough to love and nurture him. Animals protect their babies at all cost and this is how we treat humans? My God....bestow your Mercy & Favor over this young man wherever he may be in Jesus name!!!

[@cocostylesnyc]

Timeka Lillard Me too 😢

[@teresabowden6165]

To look at this young man you wouldn't think that he is homeless. But looks can be deceiving. Praying for him to get some help finding and keeping a safe place to live.

[@mushfeeqahosman6004]

one thing that stood out is his optimism and his smile which was evident throughout the whole video . He surely is going places, God bless him and his bright future 🙌❤.

[@pamelacarter4293]

One of his 3 Wishes: To Have More Freedom than the Understanding of Freedom. Powerful & very well said.

[@mrkeitt]

We can all learn something from this young man. I pray he's safe and ok during this pandemic 🙏🏾

[@rdarrett3635]

“Don’t persecute what you don’t understand.”

[@agapelove9041]

Amen to that!!!

[@cgreen777]

Is there a gofundme for some of these folks being interviewed. This kid would be a good candidate.

[@moneybags-ls1eb]

Carol Green in the description

[@cynthiastevens8302]

Yes i agree.he needs a home to make it through college and until he lands his first job.ir if someone where he lives can offer him a job

[@JustAJok3r]

DeeDee yes cos some spend it on drugs rather than a home unfortunately

[@Imela-Rose214]

www.gofundme.com/f/tools-for-progressing-our-future

[@Imela-Rose214]

@@johnjays2177 there is another video update on him from last year I think and he is still homeless.

[@ddadi001]

The fact that he managed to go to school and care about his academic performance while struggling with homelessness is super impressive! The amount of stress he had to handle while pursuing his education is inspiring. God will bless him with a home and better life 🙏🏾

[@xoxaxo9791]

He is such a good person, I can tell that he has a good heart. His smile is beautiful and he glows. I would want him as a room mate!! He is so smart. I'm so sad that he was so young, that's not fair 😪 No child asks to be brought into those circumstances. I pray he's doing better now 🙏

[@twinklesmurphy8829]

He is blessed look at that smile...God got him🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JTScott1988]

U literally sound insane

[@JohnDoe-mt9bi]

You people and this God shit if God has got him then I want nothing to do with the God you believe in.

[@jeremydiaz5172]

In Poverty and homlessness. That's pretty heavy.

[@biancap2818]

Amen. He’s definitely going to gift him💜🙏🏼

[@biancap2818]

What a beautiful soul 😩💜

[@Mz-Denise-2472]

This is unacceptable especially if he became homeless at 13. How does this happen? He will grow up & become someone extraordinary ❤

[@gcc2313]

Donte Bailey Please don’t act as if bad things only happen in the black community. We push and support a lot of intelligent black people.

[@QueenDivineLove]

@@gcc2313 Silly the wealth disparities between race shuts you down. Swear yall so ignorant and it doesn't mean white ppl aren't homeles or sufferers etc.... It means in mass numbers these young black men have it harder. We also learn this is sociology 😂 yall be so smart but instead just acting obsequious as not to piss off white ppl.

[@GullahGeecheeFarmer]

@@gcc2313 we know that but we're not talking about everybody elses community. I said the black community.

[@malilixoxo197]

Donte Bailey Honestly the black community is all screwed up, sad to say but it’s true smh. I’m disappointed in our community.

[@GullahGeecheeFarmer]

@ with a name like Donte' Bailey and a picture of sugarcane what do you think? Duh 😂

[@ChosenByJehovah]

I remember being homeless. Thank you God we have a roof

[@mrmiller8105]

I love all the positive comments I’m seeing under this video. I’m 24 and know EXACTLY what it’s like being in his shoes.

[@staciekalirodriguez7918]

I'm hopeing the person who doing the interview is helping him instead of exploiting him

[@eddiesantana3367]

I disagree. The person interviewing him is only informing the general public about the difficulties that homeless people are going through. May he keep up the good work.

[@moneybags-ls1eb]

There’s a go fund me in the comments

[@jerrelCbanks]

@@eddiesantana3367 it's a fine line though, when someone monetizes their video of a poor person it then becomes exploitation for profit. So many douchetubers do this shit its sickening.

[@squirrelsgarden]

Cosign sis. I don't trust this dude at all.

[@jahiemprecise5071]

Stacie kali Rodriguez that’s the same thing I wondered the whole video and at first I think the guy doing the video was talking a little rough to him

[@tejayjr.9893]

Handsome kid. Hope he gets the help he needs and deserves 🙏🏾

[@ShiroMwangi]

Rule please don't lose that smile that you carry with you, it actually gives me some strength to see how you can still be smiling after 10 years going through the same struggle. You're gold to me and I want to hear about in the future doing the things you said you wanted to accomplish.

[@MrOlivetribe]

Dam this brother is someone special.

[@maryreynolds5310]

I can't believe how rude viewers can be. I don't understand why some even watch this channel if all they want to do is put others down. Because many of us have a heart and happen to care for life and want only the best for people, that makes us the stupid one's somehow. I have helped many people in my life, done what I can to make a little bit of a difference in someone's life. I don't have alot if money or things..but I'm secure and happy, and I have enough. I'm not the bad guy because I want to help someone reach their dream, or help someone get their foot in the door for a job etc. The difference between myself and the people that bash others, make fun of those in need who are really trying to better themselves is..I'm happy in life, I don't take people or life for granted, I care about a better world, and I want what's best for everyone. When I lay my head down to sleep at night, I know I've done my best..and I thank God everyday!

[@timmc8444]

I have contacted the owner of the channel regarding the crude and nasty comments often posted here and how they likely have. A terrible effect on the persons that are portrayed as they are already in real pain. Hopefully he will try to find a way to block such crude remarks moving forward!

[@caineable4525]

Mary Reynolds You should be my girlfriend Mary🙂

[@willforever0184]

Mary Reynolds I Agree because if they was in the homeless situation they won't like nobody put them down.It's not fun and games went you are home I been in their shoes myself so I can related to this kid.

[@UKVATO]

Mary Reynolds that’s sweet. Can you find me a girlfriend.

[@user-zm9yc2kb8x]

she wants the d.

[@JessicaJasinski]

Mark, during these interviews I wish you would ask more about how they became homeless, where their family is. When you talk to the homeless youth I'm interested in knowing how they got there. What was their family life like, what's going on with their mother father or any other family. Why did people turn their backs on them, or were they coming out of foster care. I always have so many unanswered questions during these interviews. I love watching your videos, and wish I could help everyone of them. But can you please get more details about how they became homeless, and where their family is

[@wmcroy3306]

Maybe that's not something that he's willing to share with Mark or even worse us the viewers...keep that in mind

[@fuunybruh2939]

Jessica Jasinski I personally know rule in this video, i made this gofundme strictly for him, all money donated will go to a bank account and will be personally delivered to rule. www.gofundme.com/5dyd5i0

[@isaiahjefferson2083]

Fuuny Bruh 2 yea right... stop scamming

[@fuunybruh2939]

Drip Drip we raised 55 dollars just for rule i am not a scammer

[@mrlightskinniqqa3599]

hes scamming real one is in the description

[@ceegabe1555]

He is very intelligent, articulate and handsome. LORD GOD please help ALL homeless people to find what they need to survive successfully in this world.

[@sundelong2727]

This guy is not only highly intelligent but also extremely humble person despite he is only 22 . When I was 22, even though I had everything I was miserable and suffered from bulimia and depression . I don’t remember I ever smile but this guy never had a warm bed continue smiling . I admire his kind , warm heart and such bright smile with beautiful eyes tells that he is not a drug addict . He will be very successful when he becomes 30 years old .

[@freerule5121]

😁

[@DutchessKay]

I hope this interviewer is giving him something for this interview, and not just using him because of the situation he’s in. He seems like Such a nice guy.

[@mauriceharris7709]

Thinking same

[@Stonecoldalston]

MsKaylaBaybiiee Valentina using him by getting his Story out there?

[@203.famous]

Ronnie Alston THE youtubers are PAID for the videos they upload come on man use your head , We don’t know if they guy is helping them

[@Stonecoldalston]

Ryan edwards okay and there stories are getting out there to hundreds of thousands to millions of people if this was on Fox News or another news channel yall wouldn't be asking If Fox Paid them these people are getting a platform to a large audience that they wouldn't normally have to tell there Story And how much do you think these videos are making if you get a million views that equals to about a pay out of about $1500 and this video not close to a million so the KZbinr probably made maybe $150-300 off This Video mind you he travel state to state across the country which isn't free or cheap Im sure the money he make off the channel alot of It goes Into the travel cost

[@DutchessKay]

Ronnie Alston yes he’s using this mans story to get paid from KZbin. That’s why I said I hope the interviewer is helping him and not just profiting off him

[@bow5399]

The reason why there’s so much homelessness is because ppl are having kids and they barely can take care of themselves. Its not his fault. There’s no way he should have been homeless at the age of 13

[@mizzmini45]

I agree!!!

[@kartell6650]

Thats what im saying

[@johnjays2177]

Noones perfect especially since the crack era or did ya forget that drug destroyed millions of families and there need to be guidance teach before they learn on own but always talk to ur kids about different topics as a father we have to teach me i got 2 kids that are so smart but thats because u not suppose to give up always fight they dont like it but when get older they always appreciate it

[@KosmikGawdess]

No. That is not the freaking reason. Hopefully you never become homeless so you wont understand the real reason. It's so easy to speculate when you arent in that predicament

[@johnjays2177]

@@KosmikGawdess hunny i been homeless as kid and know this guy good enough maybe u neber been homeless

[@tracy4591]

Rule is so smart and well spoken. I pray that he is off the streets 🙏 WOULD LOVE AN UPDATE ON HIM. Blessings, good health, happiness, and prayers for him. ❤

[@danababy1977]

He is more intelligent than most people who have everything even people decades older than him he deserves better he must doesn't have any family 💔😔😢

[@koffinkat666]

See he has beaten alot of the odds, Alot of people would figure whats the point in going to school when the world shuns me? And then start doing drugs to cope. This guy is very strong!

[@sarahjane8631]

He’s attractive!

[@lightsandglass]

Probably using his looks to get by.

[@LastLeft-tk8vu]

lightsandglass really? huh

[@dariensterling3823]

lightsandglass just doesn’t make sense sorry

[@maslinechachona7500]

Sarah Jane very cute and handsome

[@ericksocgfack5463]

I'm glad you think he's handsome; as a heterosexual black female you should help him out. Not just see him as a dildo.

[@feefs2139]

Ya Allah please bless him with a warm home permanently and use his intelligent mind to do something great

[@gulacan6826]

Amin

[@mansatadiakite3202]

Amine

[@dumplingsistasty]

It is such a mindfuck to see a guy like this being homeless. FOR 9 YEARS... insane. He come of as a very nice person. Well spoken. Calm. Smart. So sad. I hope things will turn around for him as soon as possible!

[@emmaabdul-jabbar3458]

He actually has a really great life now

[@simantinisinha6604]

This youth have so much clarity and piousness in his eyes.

[@abigailmarughu3403]

1:23 "I know where I'm going I just don't know how you necessarily get there"

[@rebeccaaa9994]

He’s very optimistic and he seems like a good hearted person. I wish him nothing but the best. Being homeless especially in the cold when it’s snowing I can’t imagine what that must be like. I really hope he makes it and he will be successful. Never give him Rule!

[@TJL2010]

Oh my word...😭 He’s a strong man. Blessings on his life.

[@drewyetti]

He’s been homeless for years and still manages to be positive. Inspiring and hope things will get better for him.

[@reciestrange4856]

man, It's snowing too....bless his heart , and everyone else on the streets right now. things shouldn't be this way

[@fuunybruh2939]

Recie Thompson I personally know rule in this video, i made this gofundme strictly for him, all money donated will go to a bank account and will be personally delivered to rule. www.gofundme.com/manage/5dyd5i0

[@samoyalovelace9140]

Omg I love this guy’s attitude. I pray his situation changes .

[@besafewithsaifidk9952]

I want this guy as a friend

[@freerule5121]

😁

[@queen-mg4jt]

I was homeless for a year and half living in my car sleeping at Wal-Mart amd wroking at the same time

[@ajanimandara9137]

Damn working at the same time

[@Justic3PourTous]

J Dolo what an insensitive comment

[@Xevics]

J Dolo you’re that “one guy” lol

[@marquisnishawn6598]

@J Dolo your first mistake was depending on a woman for a place to live .

[@jackalejandrojacobs2535]

@@ajanimandara9137 no not working *wroking*

[@TheLibraPerspective]

I love him!! I been off the street for 10 years now.... my women's intuition made me get into a homeless prevention program in new Hampshire. Being on the streets bumps you up in line for section 8 assistance.... Some people don't know anything else but the street life. It took me being consistently homeless from age 18 to 27 before I finally did it, and took control of my life. Now I'm on the tiny house movement. It's happening. Eventually tiny houses will end homelessness for alot of people. Keep doing what you do! I'm gonna try to watch all of your videos. Thanks again!!

[@sjay19babybaybay93]

Hazel bless you!

[@jaylenpowe1224]

He has such a kind heart God bless this kid

[@themillennials4664]

Spoke to this guy recently at a Lan center where I work and man i tell you he is doing really well! Rule has to be one of the most intelligent and creative guy that I’ve met.

[@SD-ts7eb]

I hope, he’s no longer homeless 🙏🙏lord please cover the homeless 🙏

[@Jimmy_Vaughn]

There is a day coming and it will come mark my words when we as humans have to pick humanity over selfish materialism and greed...

[@danp7463]

You're right, there will also be a day where basic prevails.

[@Browneyezish]

Your right.. I can’t wait!

[@jesuslovesme8477]

It's happening now with the coronavirus outbreak....

[@prettyinpink6822]

Well, you are right! The time is here!

[@BeHumb13]

Today might just be that day #corona

[@emelienash7401]

My husband has the same smile and eyes. He's also been through a lot of hardship but always sees the positive in any situation and always has hope for better times.

[@VivianBreezy]

Awwww he’s so hurt inside you can see it in his eyes 😕🥺

[@anyaf4011]

I know where I'm going, just don't know how I'm going to get there!! I needed to hear this today... I've been so ungrateful

[@idkfrcyz5i]

Facts 💯

[@cheekytron22]

For a homeless person he has an amazing barber.

[@Youdothedishes]

Low-key fell in love with this guy

[@gingerguerra1818]

"It makes you a better communicator" RIGHT> you can tell in the way he speaks, he seems very smart... for all those years on the streets, since 13, he will definetly make it. He sounds educated, sincere, and kind.

[@janwarriner5037]

This is an intelligent and nice young man. I hope he can find a solution to his homelessness. He deserves it.

[@yoyoyoletmehitdat]

yes because less intelligent and articulate people deserve to be homeless.

[@NoNonsenseJohnson]

What sort of society allows a 13 year old to become and therefore become trapped in homelessness.

[@MegaAli213]

His kind and compassionate nature helped him to change his situation for the better. He's intelligent, smart and has a great personality he'll be fine in life, and God will carry him across that finish line. He looks just like my son.

[@viviansumter4157]

Where is he now? He seems to be humble, well educated and soft spoken, I pray he will go far in life...

[@tamaraweber3296]

Very happy, smart and positive young man. We don't know his life story for being homeless at 13 but we do know Rule is a survivor and a advocate for the homeless. "Prayer's and Hugs to Rule"

[@TheSmackdwn]

This is just so wrong. My heart hurts for this young man. What a beautiful person he is. This mass homelessness just blows my mind. The riches our country has and yet we just poor and poor into other countries when we have left our very own neighbors to starve and live off the streets, even our children. Dear God, this has to end. :(

[@eddiesantana3367]

So true. What gets to me is how this country goes around the world telling others how they should follow in our footsteps. WHAT A JOKE !!!!!

[@justme2604]

As a person, i love this man, i pray for his soul and that he'll pick the Word up. What a blessing the community he's in to have him... Only to leave him in a situation like that.

[@Mloofylicious]

This guy sounds more eloquent than many intellectuals I know. He'd make a perfect therapist or a teacher.

[@hannahloveanna6944]

Handsome young man with a beautiful smile. I pray he finds his way out of homelessness & gets the life of his dreams.

[@deepfault]

This guy is right on the money. Please, everyone understand that a prayer won't help him or homelessness. It's ABOUT ADDRESSING THE ISSUES and CHANGING THE LAWS THROUGH POLICY. He should run for congress or for some other type of government position. We need people like him that know first-hand what it means to be homeless, so he can help others. I wish he had a gofundme account, so we could help him. People like him can make all the difference in this world if we just decide to help them.

[@vera_nika2]

Fèlix So true

[@timmc8444]

If prayers helped the problem would already be solved..damn right..the people have to raise their voices and get involved and make certain that those with the resources spend them wisely and in a constructive manner!

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Yes Felix- prayer makes the person praying feel better. In other words, you can't take a prayer to the bank, or eat one, or wear one as a sweater or hat. Sometimes it comes down to practical solutions 👍

[@timmc8444]

Its the perfect out that the rulers love those at their feet to believe in...fantasy thinking that strips away at the hard solutions and actions that truly must be undertaken to overcome an adversary that is absolutely determined for your downfall! If there were such an entity as god and that entity truly had the power and moral determination to overcome the evils that plague us this society wouldn't be the shitpool it is!

[@childof83]

prayer works too but with faith also requiress action the Bible says this.

[@tclarke7371]

His demeanour is so admirable - so well spoken & that smile! I wish nothing but success for him. Good luck with your schooling!

[@KingNez89]

These are the ones that really hit me and scare me the most... Me and this guy are no different we come from the same place, I know I'm a paycheck away from being on the street myself. Every night from now on I want to pray to God for humility and to never take ANYTHING for granted

[@globalsetdarkpool8276]

Keep going little homie..... Don't trust nobody but yourself. Save all your money and invest in passive income man. Create a business yo while you don't have bills and youth still.

[@trelljohnson9702]

E-ALITY SPEAKS right!

[@Belihoney]

Snooty Fox no he may not the resources out there to start it off. If you have some majority of your life trying to secure you basic needs, are you really going to omit that to find out how to create a business? He needs to be cut some slack so he can even have a hour to focus on something else that isn't his hunger or safety.

[@ChariotManGaming85]

Absolute facts!

[@malachi589]

@Snooty Fox clearly not that lazy if he is homeless and still committed to study, speaking to congress, keeping himself cleam, and has goals to lift himself up out of his situation.

[@malachi589]

Snooty Fox you’re a halfwit lol.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Update on Rule: A Homeless Youth in Venice, California. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKGwpWmcpZulrJY

[@lorrainevlambert]

Hi - there's no way to know if this Gofund me site is from him, only 3 people donated so looks odd. Is there any way he can get in touch with me directly to offer a more substantial donation?

[@shoeplasticinsubwaybread7960]

Lorraine Lambert Give a man a fish he will eat for a day. Teach him to fish he will eat for a lifetime.

[@InvisiblePeople]

I can guarantee it's from Rule and only he has access to it. The reason only a few people have donated is Rule just created it last week and not when this video was uploaded. He contacted me and I suggested he start one.

[@lorrainevlambert]

Thank you very much. If you have his contact info, could you please ask him to email me at: [e-mail]

[@roxyramirez9299]

Very smart young man. God bless him

[@moniquenewman4889]

He's young and able bodied, I don't understand why he's not working. I was homeless before too but I pulled myself out of it. I know people can fall on hard times, but my question is what are you doing to get out of it? what are you doing to change your situation.?

[@anthonywilliams3822]

My question exactly...sadly some people grow accustomed to homelessness and prefer it over working a 9 to 5.

[@GodsChildJess]

God was holding him. He doesn’t have a clue. I hope he sees now.

[@klubmember960]

Lmao why would god allow him to be homeless in the first place smh fuck a god

[@GodsChildJess]

Klub Member you don’t know God. The one you created in your mind is false. Have fun with that.

[@klubmember960]

@@GodsChildJess screw a god because by your logic if he so called created us we should already know god we shouldn't have to be told about something that should be natural use your common sense

[@GodsChildJess]

Klub Member like I said. You made up a god in your head. My God is amazing. My God will see you through absolutely anything you’re facing in life. Have you read the book of Job? Clearly not. Satan preys on us and when you turn from God nothing will go right for you but God still loves us all. You can keep your foul language to yourself though, thanks.

[@klubmember960]

@@GodsChildJess I didn't make up anything I either know or don't know I don't have time for beliefs because that's foolish if your god exist tell him to show yourself but of course you're going to make excuses for why the all powerful god can't do something like show himself

[@tsimck78]

He’s really ducking attractive it’s so sad he’s clearly someone who could’ve had a future but it was taken from him he’s well kept and spoken I hope he finds his way

[@josevillanueva9705]

Tara jick it’s sad that you see looks as success.

[@israelisrealallpraisestoth8129]

He's in college he has a future he hasn't given up these are the people God uses . David was a goat Herder last week this week he's a king never forget God's power .

[@sereneamani1713]

@@josevillanueva9705 Right. So sad. But that's America for you.

[@sereneamani1713]

@Tim Terrell Thank you.

[@chynnarae8337]

What a wonderful young man who deserves a good life...God please watch over him and all young people who have no home....

[@wunwun8875]

This brother seems really kind and intelligent. I find it amazing, how he keeps smiling and remains so upbeat. He is young, has limitless potential and I believe he will find his way out of this terrible situation, a situation he should never have been put in to begin with. Almost every single homeless person I see on this channel, seems nice. They have all been let down and failed by society. Its so sad.

[@taya2420]

The most kind smile and eyes, I cried from the very beginning, my problems seem so small now, god bless this angel I envy your strength, so happy to see how optimistic you are you will get through all this and be who ever you wanna be ! I'm praying for you tonight sweet heart, your not alone xoxoxo