How this faith-based town is helping end homelessness

[@dallasdrift]

I’ve personally volunteered here and can say this is the best and most successful approach I’ve ever seen to the problem of homelessness! So excited to see the expansion and hope to see more communities like this around the nation.

[@nishavasaikar2805]

Good job. Congratulations to you. Appreciate your innovative approach to Good way of doing Good.

[@nobleinthought8019]

why are no kids allowed?

[@distillatesound9906]

What is the name of the place/business/community? I wish to do a little more research in regards and possibly contact them . As have felt a need to learn more about this.

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

What percentage of residents move on to bigger and better things?

[@debbieolin8153]

​@@nobleinthought8019 there are no schools

[@juliechildress8905]

There needs to be more communities like this in every city in the United States. The homeless are people too no matter what their story is. Everyone deserves a safe space to call home.

[@janeclayton151]

Yes I agree....sometimes people just need a second chance and a shoulder to lean on. Kindness is the best medicine. Work is a blessing too not just financially but for mental health benefits.!

[@daryllect6659]

Xylazine and Fentanyl are killing the homeless by the thousands. My question is: What can I do to get more of it on the street?

[@mayraromero3745]

Not just in the UDA, but on the whole planet. A dream come true: all living in acceptance and respect of each other. Infinite blessings.

[@jacquiestafford988]

@@omi_god You have a better chance of heat stroke than getting hit by a tornado. I live in Texas I should know.

[@davidinchcliff4560]

Don't worry, soon everyone will be homeless!

[@olammaagwukalu5520]

"Preach the Gospel often and only when necessary use words". I love this. Our lives should be a testament of our faith truly.

[@cristinasosa2102]

This brings tears to my eyes. The world needs more places like this. This world is a cruel place. Love is what we need. God bless this man.

[@wenroosaretin8966]

AMEN.

[@JoyOfTheLORD.]

AMEN

[@superxicanatravel]

What a beautiful and welcoming community for the most vulnerable amongst us. I love how the founder uses a nonjudgmental approach full of unconditional love. 💖

[@roheshlaishram1924]

❤❤❤❤, God bless

[@anntrope491]

This is a blueprint for other communities for solving this problem !!

[@eattherich9215]

Homelessness could be largely mitigated. Ironically, money and politics get in the way.

[@eattherich9215]

This is what community looks like. Glad to hear that Travis County is helping, too. The homeless are not just drug addled crazies. Many of them experienced a life changing event and never found their way back.

[@canaria7571]

“Only when necessary use words”love this man’s message!! Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@BrandyinIndy]

❤❤❤

[@ritaflores4339]

I love it! ❤😊

[@HaloHighlightz]

I love that Today is openly talking about Christianity, but even more so, that the people are acting out the Bible: “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ❤

[@karenmilligan5597]

​@@HaloHighlightz❤️❤️❤️

[@DHall_onYT]

That part!

[@heatherh.197]

Imagine, saving lives by simply loving our neighbor. Wow. What a concept. Pass it on, brothers and sisters

[@sharonsolana]

God bless this community! ✝

[@derrickcarson]

This man and his wife are amazing and really living out a Christian, Spirit-filled life. I would love to do something like this in my area.

[@recalltolife3478]

Start a non-profit. Become its CEO. Get the government to give you tens of millions of dollars and you will be on your way.

[@normansawatzky4778]

@@recalltolife3478 hahaha!...once the government gives you money, you have to do things THEIR way. Especially a liberal lefty one, which is not compatible with the Word of God! Be careful out their who you align yourself with!

[@debbieolin8153]

​@@recalltolife3478 There is absolutely NO governmental funding here. This enables the village to flourish without politicians putting their opinion in.

[@debbieolin8153]

I volunteered there a few years and it is the happiest place to be. Everyone works together making the "real" world look pretty petty and sick.

[@butterpecanrican_]

​​@@debbieolin8153 the video literally says "Travis County has pledged tens of millions of dollars in support.." that's government funding.

[@Divinelightc1]

In a world full of darkness, this is the light we need to see!! ❤😍 God bless you all

[@Manaviecreations]

“housing alone will never solve homelessness, only community will”❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@0H9D]

What a wonderful community. And this is totally what Jesus Christ taught. This man has gotten the mission & has run with it. Blessings to all who is a part of this mission💝.

[@rufuswims]

It’s impossible to Love Christ and hate Christian that’s a contradiction. True Christians are thoses who have the spirit of Christ. 1 John 3:15-17 15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

[@karenmilligan5597]

​​@rufuswims1473 I think they are referring to the judgemental Christians who judge instead of being an example and then sin or mess up themselves in other ways and still think they are saints. It is just a saying to get that point across. At least, that is the way I'm taking it.

[@jdfodio]

While I commend this effort to house the unhoused, The New Testament says that Christians are supposed to open their homes to other believers. That's the actual solution. Banning verbal evangelism (aka proselytizing)? That's not Biblical love. Good works and good words go together to build up others' faith in the Good News of Christ! 1 Peter 3:13-17 - Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't be afraid and don't worry. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! 👉 1 Peter 4:9 - Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. 1 Peter 4:11 - Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then God will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. All glory and power belong to him forever and ever. Amen. 👉 Hebrews 10:24 - Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. Romans 10:9-17 - For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As the Scriptures tell us, "Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed." Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They all have the same Lord, who generously gives his riches to all who ask for them. For "Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." 👉 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, "Lord, who has believed our message?" 👉 Yet faith comes from HEARING this message of good news-the Good News about Christ. Jude 1:20-21 - But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such a way that God's love can bless you as you wait for the eternal life that our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to give you. Ephesians 2:8-10 - God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

[@jamesallan111]

@@karenmilligan5597 I agree. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1:22 ESV) In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your GOOD WORKS and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ESV)

[@jamesallan111]

@@rufuswims This man genuinely loves the poor people the way Jesus does. He practices compassion (love in action) the way Jesus does. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1:22 ESV)

[@Momof5grannytomany]

I've been there and that place is awesome to see this. For them to give homeless people a new life.

[@brandywiNe001]

This is humanity at its finest! Such inspiring individuals!

[@TulsaSooner1979]

It's not humanity. It's Christianity. Atheists and agnostics aren't doing this.

[@Axqu7227]

@@TulsaSooner1979 It’s not being reported on but plenty of us are active in the volunteer and activism spaces.

[@brianbell9817]

GOD BLESS THESE PEOPLE! It's so beautiful to see good faith based people understanding the real need for helpful innovation to solve a huge crisis in America. My family live in MD. and we have been homeless for about three years because my wife had a stroke in 2015 and we lost everything, house, 2 vehicles and our FAITH in our government. There's very little help and trying to find help has become paralyzing. I have issues myself and our daughter is in her first year at a university near by. We PRAY to GOD all the time for a decent roof over our heads for when she comes home from college in winter and summer. The LORD has blessed us with things but we still don't have anything permanent yet. I thank GOD that I can still take care of my wife as she's bed ridden. Please PRAY for us. GOD BLESS. AMEN.

[@its_eli]

Beautiful ✝️. No more talking, just action.

[@Theendofeverything7036]

We NEED more people like them!!! Walk the walk…

[@wenroosaretin8966]

AMEN.

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

I see this comment everywhere on YT, and I agree, but I think we need to be those people we wanna see more of 🙏❤

[@MariaFlores-oh7bt]

We need more of these communities all over the world❤

[@kgraham5820]

Working together towards a common goal for the right reasons is a powerful thing. May God bless everyone involved in making this happen and the community they’ve built.

[@abreham2010]

This is the most amazing work I have ever seen that actually helps people in need.

[@Chrstnrchrdsn]

This is what it takes to save humanity. The people rising up to take care of the homeless. God knows the government won’t do it.

[@TulsaSooner1979]

No. The government has tried and continues to pour billions of dollars into a losing effort. Government is not and cannot be the solution to a broken spirit. Only Jesus Christ.

[@Jenvlogs404]

So sweet, these deserve coverage, true Americans. Forgot it existed.

[@glenr-oe]

This is extremely wholesome.

[@blk123]

This is incredible, every area should adopt this plan.

[@setionos]

This is simply the best news piece I've ever seen on KZbin in a very long time...

[@timcrouse4727]

What a wonderful ministry!

[@Rosiepoohtargaryen]

Finally help for adults with no children!! What a blessing 🙏

[@user-ms2ot2px3i]

Praise the Lord there are people like this. I live in Stockton CA and hope that one day they will build a community like this to help those that want and need it.

[@famousamos]

Love to see it. We could use this approach for Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, etc.

[@tedhardulak7698]

This is great! I can relate to a lot of this. There was 1 comment though that caught my ear. When the announcer at the end said "YOU should take that to scale" I am NOT putting him down, but I think it shows how we think a lot about homelessness. I would have loved to hear him say "WE need to take this to scale" It all starts with the self. Please be kind to all.

[@sjbutler2330]

Bless you all! Canada should be doing this!!! 💙

[@huu.3]

Wow! This is beautiful! We need more people like this and communities like this!

[@susankelly5516]

This is absolutely amazing why aren’t other communities looking at this like Portland, Las Vegas and so many other areas were homelessness is so tragic

[@randyscott2997]

Because it Won't feed thier globalist agenda of depopulation and economic disaster.

[@robertlaabs5066]

I would love to be apart of their community! What a Blessing, showing us it Can Be Done! GOD Bless You!

[@debbieolin8153]

It is the happiest village I was ever in. Everyone has a job, be it in auto service, gardening or creating for a holiday market. It has bus service so residents without vehicles are able to shop or go to employment in Austin.

[@cecelia8807]

I am so grateful to our God that my dream is being realized. I’ve talked about this to my family and now see it’s possible to do.

[@katrinastubbs33-3]

WOW. Love this. I need to visit this place. I have a desire to do something like this for women like myself who are homeless. This is AWESOME

[@DawnshieId]

Please don't see men as less than. It's okay for men to struggle and be helped too. Please do it for everyone. 🤍

[@lissakaye610]

Usually when stress of housing is alleviated drug use does drop. For some people it takes time. Just a little support and hope is all some people need. Love this approach. I lived in a shelter much small with just a handful of rooms a lot like this and after 10 months my fiancé and I got a 3 bedroom. It was difficult getting help since we have no children yet. It is frustrating struggling and just need a little help and not “qualifying” for anything anywhere.

[@speaktruth9313]

I am glad you are getting settled. After you can provide for yourselves then perhaps a child or two….

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

What a town used to be like.

[@RajinderSingh-mj6xc]

Heart-warming. Moving. Inspiring. Great work. Thanks to the channel team. God bless us all.

[@irenehadhar5557]

This needs to be a template for all over North America and perhaps the world

[@beachgal2023]

Alan, Mobile Loves & Fishes and Community First are amazing organizations. God Bless you Alan.🙏

[@chaplaintaylor2327]

I have two homeless daughters on the streets in Florida right now. I only pray that they find a community such as this one. Thank you for sharing this video, it gives me Hope! Faith without Works is dead!

[@dianemedina5814]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart cries for you. I will pray for them and for you.

[@chaplaintaylor2327]

@@dianemedina5814 Thank you for your prayers, one Daughter has found a shelter, the other is on her way home to me in Texas. God is Great!

[@rachaelireland9467]

We shouldn't put everything on the government. We the people should do something like this man

[@wandarudolph1368]

Beautiful!!! More inspirational stories please!!! our world needs if desperately.

[@GoodThingsToThink]

A great idea for every city! The community buildings, garden and other common areas sound wonderful for anyone who doesn't need a big home.

[@KorpusV6]

This is a very remarkable area

[@azianchick3529]

This is the most beautiful report. Thank you for showing this to the world. ❤

[@ravenofthewild]

"Preaching without words"...Amen!

[@Freiheit1232]

This is incredible. Actions before the words. ☦️

[@Justme_here123]

This gives me hope in humanity. ❤

[@ivye4651]

Fabulous !! A great example to be definitely followed !! Blessings for every person making this project happen !

[@breal7277]

"Preach the Gospel often and ONLY when necessary use words." Amen to that!🙏

[@KingofgraceSARA]

That's Biblical 🔥 I just heard a pastor Bishop Patrick L. Wooden say that in his Resurrection sermon.

[@bibleman7757]

Not biblical we are to preach the gospel to then this is not biblical

[@jamesallan111]

@@bibleman7757 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your GOOD WORKS and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV

[@jamesallan111]

@@bibleman7757 JESUS PREACHED THE GOSPEL (WHO WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM) Matthew 25 v.34) Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘come, you who are blessed by my father, INHERIT THE KINGDOM PREPARED FOR YOU from the foundation of the world. v.35) For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, v.36) I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ v.40) 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

[@penttimuhli9442]

Words are necessary, faith comes by hearing

[@violationoftheprimedirective]

This was wild to see in my algorithm. I was aimlessly searching Christian job postings a few days back & saw one for Mobile Loaves & Fishes. I remember wishing I lived in Texas so I could apply. God bless these people.

[@Manaviecreations]

“preach the gospel often, and only when necessary use words” 😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@inotaarto8719]

God bless you all and your works in Him 🕊️

[@edglenn4]

This story renews my optimism for the State of Texas and I like how the organizer admits dysfunction.

[@actress29austin34]

So amazing🙏🏽 ❤ California needs to take notes 📝

[@shari9721]

Everyone and everywhere needs to take notes .

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Philadelphia, too! Jesus Christ is Lord!

[@nicolejennings8389]

California hates Jesus Christ so they won't

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Cali basically denounces religion now, so it will never happen there

[@AutumnLuvsJesus]

He calls this man “formerly successful.” Thank God He doesn’t see it that way. ❤ This is real success, and it has nothing to do with the material.

[@williamrice3052]

This is very inspiring, let's keep spreading the love

[@MichaelAChang]

This is so inspiring. Greetings from Canada.

[@thislittlelightofmine14]

That's how we're all supposed to preach...with as little talking as possible...and as much living the Word as possible. In Matthew it says, "Let your light so shine among men that they see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." We all know that our children do as we do, not always as we say. May God continue to bless them in doing their good works. ❤

[@jdfodio]

While I commend this effort to house the unhoused, The New Testament says that Christians are supposed to open their homes to other believers. That's the actual solution. Banning verbal evangelism (aka proselytizing)? That's not Biblical love. Good works and good words go together to build up others' faith in the Good News of Christ! 1 Peter 3:13-17 - Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't be afraid and don't worry. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! 👉 1 Peter 4:9 - Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. 1 Peter 4:11 - Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then God will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. All glory and power belong to him forever and ever. Amen. 👉 Hebrews 10:24 - Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. Romans 10:9-17 - For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As the Scriptures tell us, "Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed." Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They all have the same Lord, who generously gives his riches to all who ask for them. For "Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." 👉 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, "Lord, who has believed our message?" 👉 Yet faith comes from HEARING this message of good news-the Good News about Christ. Jude 1:20-21 - But you, dear friends, must continue to build your lives on the foundation of your holy faith. And continue to pray as you are directed by the Holy Spirit. Live in such a way that God's love can bless you as you wait for the eternal life that our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy is going to give you. Ephesians 2:8-10 - God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

[@yourturn777]

​@@jdfodio "THAT is my interpretation of Scripture. Fixed that for ya. Btw, ACTIONS SPEAK FAR LOUDER THAN WORDS. What does Scripture say about constant fault finding??? Which impeeds leading by example??

[@PaulWashington..]

@@jdfodio Amen.

[@tomboyjessie1352]

Exactly! I'm not religious and even I agree that this is what Christians should strive to be like.

[@PaulWashington..]

@@tomboyjessie1352 Jessie, among the last of things you need is religion! We all need Jesus and He loves you with a Godly love and wants you to invite Him into your life for a personal relationship. Nobody loves like Jesus loves.

[@reneedennis2011]

Thank you for this positive story!

[@virginiamorris92]

Amazing grace

[@HillCountryBibleChurch]

We love what Community First! Village is doing! So amazing that you were able to highlight such an incredible organization!

[@slygarci6138]

god bless this man..

[@trking92]

This has been a vision of mine and also including a farm as well to provide food and jobs for people.

[@justindtackett]

Amazing. Just amazing. God bless it.

[@KeirLio-cm4ip]

Beautiful

[@Ph30nixFire]

This is my vision thank you for letting me see a model of it!

[@Badger705]

Need alot more of this

[@lakeforest3966]

This is beautiful! Really life-affirming and inspiring! Everyone is vulnerable. The garden-excellent!

[@Dianastephenk]

So beautiful and glorious. Hallelujah.

[@cynthiaau462]

Awesome!!! Such good works, God bless him and all those who lives there.

[@msaechao205]

Amen, thank you Father God for answering my prayer about helping the least of these

[@kateysandon]

This is such a great idea!! Every town needs this

[@jackie12301]

The first I heard of a project like this was in Lubbock, Texas. I think it was started by some policemen who were liaisons with the homeless community

[@alisoncanty1894]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@azianchick3529]

There was a guy in Las Vegas that was trying to do something similar for the homeless but the city officials stopped that from coming to fruition. Tore down what was already built at the time. So so shameful.

[@tommieaustin6532]

That's awesome ❤ God bless

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

This is the BEST approach. Well done faithful servants❤️🇨🇦

[@megsley]

giving the homeless community and purpose! ❤

[@jdfodio]

The "homeless" have a purpose without being inside of a house. One purpose: convict the housed to love the unhoused because they could easily be the unhoused ones.

[@martinezfrederic1]

This is absolutely a wonderful thing that these Christians have done for people are homeless. There needs to be more places like this in the United States to help people who have displaced from their homes and what to live somewhere but can afford the high rent.

[@airicagolden6200]

This is BEAUTIFUL!😭

[@farmboy_bry]

Blessed are these kind people.

[@winnmiller6012]

This is truly WONDERFUL!!! Hope it ALWAYS prospers...🤩🤩🤩!!!

[@paulinedylis]

Absolutely love to see this !!!

[@vijayvelugu7216]

Just amazing work... I have such a vision.. but this is something practical and good.

[@rosemarieramsingh8749]

What an INSPIRING story!!!! Awesome! Praise God❤

[@janetlawson4482]

I love that “Preach the gospel often and only when necessary use words “, yes, actions speak louder than words ❤. This is a beautiful program, I am so pleased to know that people are understanding of the challenges of the homeless, all of should realize that any day, we could be homeless. ❤Thank You❤

[@jasonclark7990]

Such a great translation of St Francis Of Assisi's words, "Preach the Gospel and if u must use words" Love it!!!

[@jasonclark7990]

Such a great translation of St Francis Of Assisi's words, "Preach the Gospel and if u must use words" Love it!!! Such a fantastic model!!

[@daisi4925]

Oh how I would want to live there! A place that truly love the Lord and worship Him! Bless you and yours!

[@cindyrobinson3882]

This was truly a beautiful segment. My prayer is that this "community" wld catch on in multitudes. ❤ 🙏

[@katiebethhughes7688]

You used the key word…community ❤️🤗

[@issacendischee3637]

Amazing people that need blessing for their actions and be that good person amen to u!!-)

[@nlp6082]

Awesome mission and inspiring ❤

[@rosep9866]

I wish I was there to help,, I'm in Michigan. BLESS ALL YOU ❤️❤️🌹🌹🙏🕊️🙏

[@civilizeddiva]

Thank you for sharing this story. I live in California. The news focuses on political views (“us versus them”). This story reminds me we are human beings with basic needs. When I see stories about another state focused on the dichotomy I mentioned, I’m going to remember this story.

[@lynettedundon1410]

❤️this! God Bless you for all the good things you are doing!

[@AngelaSealana]

There is also a community like this in San Antonio called Towne Twin Village.