Homeless Man Turns Truck into Cozy Home - Then Faces Eviction

[@ErikKSwanson]

I have set up a gofundme for Joe, if anyone is interested in helping hime out. gofund.me/a806e4d6 Update: 02-22-23 - The Sheriff removed Joe from the property about two weeks ago. He had been building a new camp in preparation for the eviction, but the sheriff saw it because it was too close to the old spot and had it destroyed. Joe has found another spot to lay his head for the time being, but it is nowhere near the level of comfort he had in the box truck. Update: 11-5-22 - Joe received his court date, which is about 2 weeks from now. He has started putting together a new spot if he has to move, but isn't certain exactly where he will go at this point. I will update again when I hear what happens at the court appearance.

[@thomasbrown7609]

What state is this in? Joe seems like one of the kindest souls on earth.

[@livinmontes167]

yes what state please.. I would like offer him help if I can.

[@1953beetle]

@@oldguy7144 👍

[@LauraZlovesJesus]

Erik, thank you for setting up the GoFundMe.

[@ChicReal]

God bless you Erik for helping Joe.

[@ltg8382]

This man is just trying to survive . He doesn't bother or hurt other people, let him be.

[@barrywhite5502]

Nah, they would rather destroy him because they don't get free tax money.

[@DaMartyr]

Seems like he has more freedom than me and I make "okay money."

[@Babs27]

No, it's not his property. How would you like it if someone squatted on yours?

[@Karel1]

bro wtf that's not his land

[@tiredoftheliesalready]

He's bothering the land that isn't his. If this was his own land, that would be one thing, but it isn't. He has no legal right to be where he is, and never did. Taking / using land that isn't yours is something that doesn't sit well with this Native, nor many of us. We saw long ago what happens when you let people just take what they want and stay wherever they want. It never ends well for those who have the actual rights / ownership / stewardship of the land.

[@zacwhite1368]

I feel for this guy! He seemed really close to his mother. The look in his eyes when he was thinking of her says a lot 😢

[@philippusviridi6527]

You could let him move in with you. What do you think?

[@zacwhite1368]

@@philippusviridi6527 one issue I’m no where near where he is and don’t think my landlord would like that plus personally I love living by myself but would help someone if I felt like they needed it and weren’t looking to take advantage of a helping hand because I’ve had that happen way too much to me in my life to where I’m more stone cold and turn my eyes from ppl that genuinely may just need that little incentive and help and the right step sigh.

[@oneDonly]

@@zacwhite1368 Yeah I’m sure the guy who is squatting on someone else’s land would be very respectful to you.

[@JP-uk9uc]

“If there is a poor man with you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother; but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks. Beware that there is no base thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,’ and your eye is hostile toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing; then he may cry to the LORD against you, and it will be a sin in you. You shall generously give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings. For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land.’

[@kenshinhimura9387]

​@@JP-uk9uc sorry buddy that isn't going to fly anymore. Not when we have two generations of lazy bums who don't want to work and demand everything be handed to them.

[@ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE]

What the city should do is let him stay where he is and become the caretaker for that section of the trail. Then he could be gainfully employed, stay where he is and then at least one section of the trail will be well maintained.

[@DCSk8er529]

That would be a pretty good deal.

[@ataglance556]

I Agree 👍💯👏

[@corinnaroberts5301]

I agreed 🤗🤗❤

[@100musicplaylists3]

That would require pro active governance intelligence imagination and humanity to kill two or three problems with one stone. none of these things are currently in stock. The current solution is to evict him into the ditch and then wine and moan about how hes a bum without a work ethic and let him die.

[@kaylalaskey641]

Yes

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

This kind of is how people lived a very long time ago, found a place and settled down. I love his skills and abilities to improvise and make it work. Looks clean too. LEAVE THE POOR GUY ALONE, HE IS HURTING NOBODY.

[@acx207]

Yeah you would be saying something different if he was on your property. Wtf is wrong with people like you? Flaky ass hippies living in fantasy land

[@tommymacias5434]

I agree with you my friend leave the gentleman alone please mind your own business he’s not hurting nobody

[@romankapustin5680]

With property taxes nobody is a "homeowner" Big ups Joe.

[@faridfarid6561]

Exactly all are the people are slaves without chains! Or it is like living in an open air prison! Taxation is theft!

[@garrett3055]

@@faridfarid6561didn’t we fight the British over taxes? What happened to America?

[@thewingedpotato6463]

@@garrett3055 America got fooled into thinking calling something "un-american" is racist/exclusionary/ and

[@kenshinhimura9387]

​@@garrett3055 democrats happened

[@ratio3605]

Living in a box truck but he's polite. humble, and has more manners than most people living in comfort.

[@robertafierro5592]

We need more people like Mr. Swanson, putting out videos with MEANING!!

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thank you, that is very kind of you to say

[@theTrend7]

This and Soft White Underbelly Channel are so appreciated

[@ErikKSwanson]

@@theTrend7 Thank you, I appreciate that

[@jessicabna]

@@ErikKSwanson Hi Erik, did you find out what happened with his court date? And are you going to post the new video of Carlos and did he get his GoFundMe. God Bless

[@theoceandragongaming]

$10 = ₹800 a lot of money if you ask an Indian. Some of the IT engineers earn this much money. Joe is rich.

[@freedomfighter69]

I ended up homeless at 50 with nobody after my abusive ex wife of 11 yrs. took our daughter and abandoned me. My daughter was my life. 3 years in The Salvation Army. I am left on a small disability and no friends or family. I can relate well to this story.

[@ShepherdMinistry]

Are you homeless right now?

[@freedomfighter69]

@@ShepherdMinistry I have rent paid until the first of Jan.

[@JAMESlock1911]

What keeps some people from becoming homeless is having a large family that looks after one another. When someone in my family is in a bad situation we all chip in and help that person. I can definitely see how a good person can become homeless.

[@energyball]

You are not alone brother/sister.

[@freedomfighter69]

@@energyball Thank You.

[@scoon2117]

I hope he gets to keep it and lives a dignified life. I like what he did with the place

[@1953beetle]

I love this blokes attitude. Obviously he keeps to himself and tries too take care of himself and surrounds. One hopes he can stay where is.

[@debratolbert7926]

Hope he can stay there, poor old man.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@debratolbert7926]

He doesn't get SSI?

[@1953beetle]

@@debratolbert7926 And I hope so to.

[@Dustandfuzz]

He isn’t causing anyone any harm. Government just must get their property tax. He is enjoying his little place there. Leave him be.

[@johnleebass]

"some days are better than others" God bless this man, a true definition of resilience, give the guy a tiny house on the trail, he'd have purpose keeping the trails tidy 🙏

[@lordbyron3603]

Let him stay ! He kept the place clean and immaculate !

[@ErikKSwanson]

If only it was that easy

[@stanleyhape8427]

and yet he doesn't own it. There are programs to help people , but I guess it's more fun to steal it then earn it 👍

[@dashaalisabianca777cachtic3]

They want us unsafe on the streets with nothing but a Crack head homeless shelter that's what they want for us they don't want people to make thier own homes like the 1800s remember we aren't free anymore it's horrible. His home is beautiful he should be allowed to stay he's out of the way why would they want him out it's ridiculous

[@dashaalisabianca777cachtic3]

@@ErikKSwanson it should be that easy I don't know why they have to keep messing with people camping out

[@boobalooba5786]

@karlwithak1835 Zoning laws should only be applied to businesses, never to people just trying to live. But I am sure that your properties "value" is more important than the lives of those who struggle even to eat everyday.

[@Necroinannacom]

Let this poor but very creative talented man stay there in peace! He doesn't cause any harm to anyone & shown incredible self survival talent! Wonderful humble man, he has every right to be left alone to enjoy some peace & well deserved basic safety! He never got any of this from the government! He made it all himself! Surely this should count for something! 🤗☮️🙏❣️

[@livinmontes167]

His nervous laugh breaks my heart. My son has autism and this man's life is my biggest fear for him. I pray this get better for him.

[@andrewmorton395]

I have Autism AD HD OCD PDA I am 66 now, i worried all the time about being homeless, I have no job not much family

[@Enjoy_the_climb_back_up]

Same here im 27 have autism adha and ocd its a struggle but i get by

[@209Stretch]

Anyone with autism look up a gluten free diet and detoxing/healing the gut. Recovery is possible

[@livinmontes167]

@@209Stretch We do practice healthy nutritional habits including your suggestions, however, the need for recovery is a point of view. Whether it is possible or not, my point of view is that my child's learning/neuro-diversity is not a disease. I thank you for your suggestion, its a good suggestion regardless of anyone's health status and I know it was coming from a helpful place.

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

Autism doesnt mean youll be homeless. Im autistic and doing fine many of us work and are functional in society.

[@marycorbett1881]

The inside of Joes house is very comfortable and appears clean .I hope he soon finds a proper home as he deserves it .Bless you Joe.xxxx❤️🌹🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧.

[@jkejake]

Wow great story, I wish the best for Joe and hope he gets to stay as long as possible.

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

He's not harming anyone they need to let him live in peace! I've been homeless in a tent after COVID we lost EVERYTHING! Lived in a tent all of last year just trying to save to get back in a home! We finally have but housing prices are so high we can hardly make rent! They need to leave this guy a lone!

[@kenshinhimura9387]

So you're a coward who quit his job because of a joke virus?

[@davidcook680]

They demand he be a wage slave. Like they demand you too. It's time to rebel my friend. Over throw all of this.

[@picadilly3184]

God bless this man. He has every right to his little home. It gives him what he needs. I hope he does not have to leave. Why can't people just be kind?

[@JACS420]

Often times the ones treating others this way is being treated this way 8 hours a day minimally. Vicious moral compass if you’re a wage slave. Wouldn’t want to live a day in their head.

[@cherylhuhn6180]

Yeah there's so much meanness in the world it's ridiculous

[@Planner38]

There is no right to the property of another person. If Joe wants his own home, his own property, he should work for it.

[@acx207]

You take him in then

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

He actually doesn't have a right to it since he just showed up on someone else's property that they paid for and decided to live there. I mean I feel bad for the guy but in no way should he be allowed to stay if the property owners want him gone. Would you be ok with someone showing up in your back yard and deciding to live there?

[@relaxg1727]

Bothering nobody and still they have to bother this kind man with a great sence of humor!

[@KatiTheButcher]

I respect this guy. He makes the most out of what he has and doesn't inconveniance anyone in the process. If I lived closer he would have a spot on my land. Would be a good neighbor to have.

[@stephenwebb24]

Well given that he might be evicted any day now, why not reach out via Swanson and make it happen? I'm sure we could scrape together the travel costs. Let's do this thing! Unless of course you're just virtue signalling and have already forgotten about this dude.

[@stanleyhape8427]

we should make our government provide assistance and help people like this..

[@johnna990]

Yeah he would be. I grew up around him. He's funny and alway's helpful, kind, ect the list goes on.

[@joebowl8315]

Cmon Frankie boi stop virtue signaling and make a commitment! Dude would be a good neighbor

[@KatiTheButcher]

@@joebowl8315 I live very far away

[@jamesdodson2022]

The man is just trying to live. He ain't hurting anyone. Looks like he keeps the place pretty clean.

[@steelcityperformancesaws]

praying for your health and safety Joe!

[@AJ420Psn]

R.i.P to his Parents 🙏

[@sharonklinger912]

Yes God will lay your enemies at your feet so the know that I love you. You will never be alone.

[@runzell]

I was watching this and I was like why does Joe look so familiar and as I'm watching the video I'm like oh that's my home town! I lived for close to 40 years Joe is a nice guy who never bothered anyone I always saw him by Kennedy's singing and asking for change he was never disrespectful and always seemed to have a smile on his face!

[@sashababygirl1801]

Life is really hard I wish people will just live good and help each other.

[@GenerationX1984]

Life doesn't have to be hard but the business owners are guilty of wage theft from the workers. That's why stronger, more violent labor unions are important.

[@jdawg3629]

@@GenerationX1984 Business owners, no. They employ your dumbass

[@GenerationX1984]

@@jdawg3629 You and I need to have a debate about wage theft during the Great Depression, alienation of labor, and why we have labor unions.

[@boobalooba5786]

Sadly there is no profit to be made in treating other humans like humans, companies only seem to be able to make money when treating us like cattle and the "government" is all to happy to line up behind corporations and treat us like cattle as well. This world is sickening in its cruelty.

[@datFUNKYb]

Same here. It's wearing me out/reallt affecting my mental state

[@peggylacroix8601]

Joe did a great job building his house.

[@forg0tten]

When he is telling his story at 3:25 he says "then he was alone," and laughs. Then becomes sad. That struck a cord in me and made me quite sad. I haven't watched the rest of the video yet but I hope for the best for this man.

[@ErikKSwanson]

I got the feeling that his laughter was a defense mechanism to not be vulnerable

[@tommywolfe2706]

its a severe sign of distress. Its a coping mechanism. Laughing can help stop tears sometimes.

[@thelifeofLJ2011]

Yea I do that too

[@RMJ1984]

It's a defence / coping mechanism to hide the pain, I know it all to well. I dont blame him, losing your parents are rough, and top of everything else he's facing.. poor guy.

[@forgiven5919]

Poor people are the best humble kind souls. I hope he is doing ok now.

[@wayne.s]

Bless him, he is'nt doing any harm, does'nt damage anything, he is just making a peaceful life for himself, leave the guy alone, i would love to see others who have finer things in life live like that for one month or throuought the winter then they would know how it feels.

[@Karel1]

why can't he do that on his own property tho?

[@TheMusicHeals.kjhjhhg]

@@Karel1 another cold af american who cares about nobody. Go count your money we know as an american that is all you care about.

[@darlenejoyce4467]

@@Karel1 because he doesn’t have the money or the resources . Read comments of mine above and you could understand better.

[@SlapMehSilly02]

Joe is very innovative. You should start a GoFundMe for him so that he doesn't have to spend the winter on the streets. I'll donate and I'll sure everyone else will also.

[@ErikKSwanson]

The link is in the pinned comment

[@KAL829]

It's a shame that people can be so mean and throw the guys stuff out and vandalize when he's just minding his own business. I also think recycling by these homeless people is a good way to clean the trash up.

[@FloridaGirl-]

Plus it’s actually neat!!

[@ainokea4u]

@Kelly Minding his own business on someone else's property...I'm sure you'd be ok with it though if it was on your property

[@KAL829]

@@ainokea4u It's on city property and the street. We've got a lot bigger problems like kids running around with guns, raiding cars, stealing cars and break-ins. This is not at the top of the list for police right now since so many people wanted to, and do want to de-fund them.

[@ainokea4u]

@@KAL829 I'll take that as a no...you wouldn't want him on your property

[@junglejim5785]

@@ainokea4u Now if it was you homeless it would be a different story I'm sure.

[@anacasillas8979]

They should hire him to maintain the area. He looks like his doing a good job on doing it.

[@joannaazar7396]

I wish Joe the very best!! He seems like a strong man. 💪🏻💪🏻

[@tommymacias5434]

I agree Joe looks like a very strong man great documentary keep up the good work

[@dianasoper7598]

God bless him. The City needs to have a heart ❤️ he’s not hurting anything

[@brotherzal]

Love your videos man. It's obvious you're a genuine guy who is genuinely curious. Thank you.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[@thekhan517]

No one suffers like the poor. I will pray for you Joe. God Bless.

[@carolina_girl3484]

Why can't they just leave this man alone. My God! He's found a place to live. Is that too much to ask? This world is full of cruel people who have no heart.

[@purpledingo4747]

Give him a job to keep the trails clean , give him a few tools and let him go .

[@Organicme1]

there's a good option.

[@lewdards1127]

poor guy, hes getting by but i can tell hes hurting inside. wasting his days smoking and drinking while stilling having the drive the better his living conditions is very endearing.

[@tburgher1]

What a sad state of affairs when we can send billions to other countries and not take of our own! God bless you for making people aware of those in need.

[@lindamartinez3574]

It would be nice if they would keep him there. Help him by letting him be the trails keeper. Build him a nice tiny house. He's not doing any harm to anyone! God bless him.

[@DebbiAnn2]

Poor guy! None of us know our future! I could easily end up like Joe! I wish I had more money to help this poor soul!🙏❤️

[@chrisw5742]

Exactly

[@thomasc5753]

Poor guy? His living the dream! Free land and do just enough “work” to keep himself drunk and smoking cigarettes. I work my butt off to pay for my land and house. I moved out of my moms house at 18 but I should’ve stayed until she passes away. I should’ve milked her dry.

[@acx207]

Until then, shut up

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Poor guy. We ALL wish we could settle and claim property we don’t own.

[@RMJ1984]

Treat others as you would like to be treated.. you are right, anyone can got down on their luck, life is unpredictable..

[@wickedlittleleo9218]

So heartbreaking… Might not seem like much to many, but to him this is home. I hope he gets to stay. It really is amazing what he built there. Leave this man be 🖤🙏

[@OscarsMama]

I feel bad for him. I hope the city can help him find a new home.

[@Eddi3xBac0n]

The city helped me and for two years but I had to work and pay 40 percent until the last six months then I had to pay 60 percent. Been four years

[@stanleyhape8427]

I feel bad for the people that had to clean up his mess.:/

[@westrnite]

I feel bad for all the People that don't know how to mind their own Business.

[@acx207]

Why don't you find him a new home? Just want to put the responsibility on someone else??

[@royfrye2871]

They wont help. That's not what they do. They will just chase him off. He offers nothing of value to them. Its harsh but true

[@Americansangel]

I just found your channel a day ago and I really like watching you. You are a very humble man. Thanks for caring and trying to help people , and I pray this man gets to have a stable place to live whether it is here, where he is or someplace else where he can be happy also and just get to live life safely ❤️🙏🏽

[@Christina-sf4py]

We need more individuals independently reporting on lots of things. Would be great if you branch out to more subjects. Love what you've already done, great stories. Our media just feeds us twisted truths or downright lies. Greetings from Australia.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks, glad you’re enjoying my videos. I will be having a variety of topics, as I come across more things of interest

[@johnmora5599]

I hope he alright and he is still laughing, u can see his mom passing really messed him up, I hope one day to be really successful and I really hope I remember stuff like this and can some how make a difference

[@HansensUniverseT-A]

His house has more character than the post modernistic multi million dollar homes!

[@Brandi6666]

Really? Are you visually impaired?

[@eymanyouwell]

@@Brandi6666 why would he be visually impaired? Nothing wrong with him saying that Joe's house, which was built from his own vision and soul has more character than a modern concrete slab that a typical multi millionaire home represents. It's soul vs materialism.

[@johnna990]

The house look's identical to his mom's house.

[@theresafinn4257]

Im impressed with his home! He’s been creative and resourceful. How mean can people be?

[@acx207]

You're mean because you're all talk

[@theresamurphy6554]

Could be any of us in joe shoes including whoever gave him an eviction notice LET JOE STAY !

[@brandonscott5273]

This man sounds exactly like me. Because my dad's been gone for 11 years and my uncle passed last month, no grandparents and my mother is it. Family is the most important thing next to your home.

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Hearing his mom , broke me ! Crazy how he says on his own ..and laughs .. Ppl don't understand that . How some parents take such good care that being with out parents it's so hard no matter what age.

[@greensorrel6860]

So true

[@NYNative845]

I use to see this man everyday on Main St. This man here is an extremely polite person that was delt a deck of cards that most of us couldn't imagine being delt. We all have stories and absolutely none of us are even close to perfect, Life has its way of showing every single person a "different" type of reality, in the end we are all of the same energy and all of us want the same thing. A peace of Mind and Spirit, A place we can call Home. At the end of the day that's what we have Family, Friends, A Purpose, And A Home. This man is harmless to "that particular" community and has been living there for a very long time. I say leave this man Be, literally all of us can always use/need another ones hand to lift us and help us deal the "cards" WE have been delt in this beautiful thing we call Life. God Bless anyone reading this, Enjoy Life and Be Kind to Ourselves. ✌🏾

[@milesnohai6115]

This guy is like my uncle he used to date my aunt Stacy gordonier I've known him since I was about 8 years old I'm now 34 he's actually a really good humble dude who's just had some problems like everybody else but I recall his mother and his father and they loved him very much and they would do anything for Joe as much as he would do for them they relied on Joe to take care of them when they passed away it crushed him and I feel like that's why he is outside living the way he is I live in Florida currently I will be going to New York soon eventually I know exactly where it is and hopefully I can pop up on Uncle Joe and say hello and see what I can do for him I really appreciate everybody trying to help his situation once again like I said he's a really good dude

[@YaowBucketHEAD]

That's the longest sentence that I ever attempted (and failed) to read. 😂

[@KajunDee]

This is very sad. He’s made such a cozy little home for himself, not bothering anyone and staying off the streets. I hate that he will be forced to leave. ☹️

[@argentiquenoborentino6780]

Amazing how he keeps everything organized and cleaned And tried to keep thing pretty with flowers and painted I hope he can get help. He looks like a smart person that with the proper help and opportunities he can do a lot

[@Theleaddog]

I can not believe that he is being evicted! Let this man be. Let him keep what he built so he can live as productive a life as possible. Many should be proud of what he did to make his own life better. Good job sir! Keep fighting for your great home!! Sorry to hear about your mom too. ❤

[@archangel5627]

It’s pretty damn rotten that some local kids vandalize Joe’s home. Even though he doesn’t own the land he lives on, he’s not trashing the place and The guy clearly doesn’t bother anyone. So why is he being evicted?

[@SubtractiveMoves]

It may not be kids.....

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Because people are self-righteous and greedy. Because they really do not care. Because of prejudice and ignorance. But they need to know that there is a God, who eventually will give each what each deserves. What goes around comes around. Nobody knows their own future, but God.

[@acx207]

Yeah I bet it really bothers you lol

[@TheMusicHeals.kjhjhhg]

Typical American kids not much morals or brains

[@brianzaug4314]

Hey Joe, thanks for helping me clean up that apartment the other day in Newburg. I'll reach out when I have more work. Your a good person

[@ramalwarner6367]

How's he's doing? I left NY I was very close to Joe

[@carolpenn8455]

My gosh, this breaks my heart. Poor fella not bothering anybody. I choke up when he talks about his mother. Hope he finds a home . Btw you Sir are a fantastic Narrator !!!

[@GatorMike79]

I really felt this! Me and my son are only one door from being homeless ourselves. Got thrown out of our home, of 7 years, to the streets with my 8 year old. I wish I could help this man

[@torianocrayton3415]

He should get to keep it Blessings to this man it just shows even if you try to make it society doesn’t care the video honestly made me cry Love And Light To This Man ❤️🙏🏾👑

[@Brandon_N420]

He seems like such a kind & genuine person, I feel for the guy. I hope he is doing alright today, I wish the best for him.

[@maistvanjr1]

Thanks for helping out my Uncle Joe by spotlighting his situation. It is all too common in that area among our family. Tip of the iceberg! Istvan clan in full effect!

[@katherineleonowski7289]

If he really your Uncle Joe, does that mean you are helping him fight this court thing?? Show a judge all these heartfelt comments. If he has a heart, maybe they will help...but I don't have much faith in judges either.

[@michel.moeiscool]

This is how our ancestors lived, you found a abandoned place and lived your life. He's just living as everyone else should, yet greedy corporations don't let you do so.

[@bobsmith5441]

Very resourceful, he made it a real home. Good on you Joe. Hope it works out for him

[@annethomson4920]

What a great set uo hes made. So resourceful. God bless him. I hope they leave him alone .

[@clintgilchrest1019]

Crying shame what we have allowed our society to become....the man is not hurting anyone and is just trying to live the best he can in a world we allowed our governments to create...I wish him the best of luck on his journey through life....

[@darlenejoyce4467]

Joe is the nicest person you will ever meet. Born in a very difficult life. ♥️⭐️⭐️prayers for Joe

[@NowherewithNobody]

Hi this is the first time I've seen a video from this channel and I'm very impressed I've been on the streets here in Denver since 2015 voluntarily because I choose to be a drug addict and I choose not to better myself I guess doesn't make me a bad person I work for my money I don't like to beg people then I don't like handouts however I will humble myself and accept help a lot of times and it's just nice to see someone shedding light on the homeless situation from a different angle and showing that you know we're human too and we're not all bad people that are out here anyway shout out good video keep it up and thank you

[@michele698]

Your exactly right, about the notice, but anyone can download the notices! You are very sweet, God bless you

[@eviemn1]

Poor Joe. He is only trying to survive in this world.

[@mikeflight9]

This just shows that the authorities and others do not give a damn about people who are down in their luck. The snobs don't want a homeless man anywhere near them because they think he is bad. It's as if he doesn't have the right to live or exist. I hope Karma wakens those people up to the real world. Joe is just trying to survive and does no harm. Leave the man alone! for God's sake. God bless you Joe. 🕊🦚

[@Bennett9Aint0In3It]

give him your address an let him squat in your backyard

[@stanleyhape8427]

​@@Bennett9Aint0In3It exactly! bleeding hearts don't want government assistance housing in their neighborhood but go crazy when a squatter is made to move.

[@gutwallst6645]

It's not the government's job to be "Nice" or "compassionate" The Only Job is Making sure your Rights are upheld, NOTHING else

[@acx207]

Take him in then, faker. You people act so outraged yet you do absolutely nothing to help.

[@Bennett9Aint0In3It]

@@mikeflight9 Hopefully you can write them off on your taxes since you'll be supporting them til you evict em...

[@jtrocktree5409]

Have mercy upon this humble 🙏 dude , no shame in his game , dancing to the beat of a different drummer , no drama , looks healthy 😉 let him BE !!

[@thomasdoubting]

My sympathys to Joe. If the trail is on the other side, plant willows(just cut branshes, they grow fast) as a barier and make Joe the on lokation warden... But the world is a complicated place 🙄

[@migimadarasenju4962]

Nothing in this world is free , what kind of world we live in !! Man is just living life free truly free !!!!

[@rainy.d7404]

I believe he will land on his feet no matter where he goes. Jo is a hard worker and a survivor, he's very industrious too.

[@roberthughes8428]

What A Lovely Man,Just Going About His Own Business Quietly And Doing Nobody Any Harm,Good Luck Joe,

[@zumbaczumbazumba4512]

i hope you the best joe! lets share this to people for joe to not move his place!

[@chadbrooker3147]

This hit home with me joe reminds me of what my father and I are going through we're homeless living out of a ford explorer and the City of pueblo Colorado just made us move are suv and stuff we got lucky to move everything we had but ten other homeless camps got bulldozed and they lost everything and it's getting colder here in pueblo.

[@helened6896]

I pray God's abundant grace be with this nice man. Bless you, dear Bro. You are in my prayers. God will provide the next solution for you.

[@desleyroberts8674]

God bless Joe such a humble hearted guy , survivor with the little he has, But still gets up and works , I hope he doesn’t get evicted, Or someone helps him out to more stable accomodation, Such a great little cottage ❤️🦋🌻🙏😇❤️

[@ngpb17]

why hurt someone like him? Why throw his staff away? why bother him, he seem like a good person. I felt his sadness when he said I am all on my own.

[@colinwalker3991]

What a great guy ...just trying to survive bless him ...thanks for the upload sir ...and thanks for helping him ..if everybody in the world were like you sir.. God bless you too sir ...live and light brother....

[@donmaclean5443]

At least Joe keeps his place clean and presentable!

[@ladycharsw]

He is not bothering anyone. Let him stay🙏❤️🥰. God Bless🙋 Charlotte in Oregon

[@leomontgomery3922]

God bless him he's not out causing trouble or doing drugs he's only doing what someone would do is have a home

[@Al-With-An-A]

you can see the pain in his eyes when he says "on my own".

[@liquidchipmonk]

I was kicked out at 15 and survived on rooftops and sneaking around in yards sheds, eventually a big meat processing factory in Waterbury CT for a year, til I was wakened by drills and saws outside, downstairs. Sealing up the place I saw from the roof, came down the gutter downspouts e stories up praying that they were installed properly. Nothing like old skool downspouts, don't make um like that no more. Fun times. Got on a bus with a back pack of what I could and moved to Danbury. Lived in the hills close to the park and had a good time, brought girls back there, it was hooked up. Then I got old and woke up

[@redbeardevildead3459]

@benjamin bessette don't know how they do it

[@jstuart1980]

Great video. These are the stories that need to be told. Keep up the good work! Prayers Joe finds a new spot.

[@MeeblesSporella]

His house looks EPIC!

[@michellesouders2627]

Leave him alone. He's not bothering anyone!! Let him live his life the best he can.

[@DR_SOLO]

My heart sunk when he said" My mom died." 😓

[@arserobinson7118]

You could see he was happy and content in his home and he wasn't bothering anybody.

[@YonFamVolg]

Thank you Mr. Erik for this kind of videos, watching from North East India Meghalaya, Shillong.

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you are enjoying them

[@YonFamVolg]

@@ErikKSwanson 🙏🙏🙏

[@mhairimushroom5601]

New subscriber, came here via your mole people video. Thanks for your insight and giving vulnerable people a voice! Keep up the good work, stay safe, love from Scotland 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@ErikKSwanson]

Thanks, glad you’re enjoying my videos

[@KyBlossom76]

I love this man Joe he's resilient and intelligent and he has such a loving kindness about him I think people should open their heart to this man and help him he's a wonderful person and he's grieving for the loss of his dear Mother which he adored he needs help and compassion God bless you Joe and keep you safe and meet your every need Peggy Lynn Smith from Corbin Kentucky I'm praying for God to send someone to help Joe!🥰😇🙏🌹🕊️❤️💜💚💯

[@macansan7046]

Thank you for doing this videos it makes you appreciate more what you have,and makes you a better person! Hope to hear more from Joe's case or maybe some other "Joe" 🙏

[@purleybelter7344]

Good bloke wish him the best. Hope he’s left in peace

[@Jendecker914]

He’s a really good man he’s awesome he comes in to we’re I work he’s a harmless man and he’s very sweet ….❤ he just wants to live in peace and he did an amazing job with his lil home he made….

[@jackybones1091]

Let this man live please!