80 years old and homeless veteran in Los Angeles needs help

[@InvisiblePeople]

UPDATE and THANK YOU from Wendall kzbin.info/www/bejne/anXEdaaup9lkqrssi=aBiBmDvDulAqLOgd Wendell's GoFundMe is still live. Here is the link: gofund.me/e55367c9. I can validate that donating to Wendell is a great investment. He's smart with money and helps other people.

[@jessicamarirogers7287]

Thank you for helping Wendall. This is true community at work. Thank you for sharing people’s stories and bringing back humanity into the lives of those suffering on our streets. 🙏

[@psychedelichippie9759]

No 80 year old should be homeless!

[@nate6045]

Nobody should be homeless

[@psychedelichippie9759]

@@nate6045I stand corrected. My apologies. I guess this gentleman just spoke to my heart.

[@missf4681]

Especially a veteran

[@mjonesftwtx]

Nobody PERIOD should be homeless. This is ridiculous. Sad to see because I am homeless too. He’s right about how people are out here. Sketchy, and if you’re not about drinking or drugs, you better be able to sustain around chaos. Most people don’t make it that long or they go completely numb and lose sight of any hope or help. Especially if you’re a man because men are looked down on as being lazy or a punk or this or that if we don’t have skills great enough to pay us enough to sustain life on our own. That’s the real reason many are homeless. Inflation, and skills we do have used to be able to pay for our own place, but not anymore.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

The USA doesn't care.

[@InvisiblePeople]

I just got off the phone with Wendell. I'm going to visit him soon, and we're going to record an update video. He bought a new RV-well, it's new to him. Because you guys gave extra, he bought an RV for the woman who lived in a tent in front of where his RV was parked. He plans on helping more people. Just wanted to share the update and say thank you. New video coming as soon as I can get over to visit with him.

[@veesexton]

💯🙏❤️

[@kellhalla5301]

❤ Thank you for getting him a better RV and blessings to him for sharing his good fortune with others.❤

[@lindanone9875]

That's so great for him! Wish I knew about the GoFundMe. I would've donated. I'd really like to see that update though.

[@MaryBeth1965]

Super news! 😊

[@annesmith9181]

Thank you, thank you for this update. I can’t wait until the follow up video with this generous kind man. And you, of course, are also very generous and kind.🤍

[@bettydamnboop3030]

He’s been homeless 4 years too long. This is how we treat our veterans? I’m beyond disappointed, disgusted and ashamed of our country.

[@sabrinaoliver7727]

Veterans are the highest population of homeless in this country....that is so disturbing and disgusting on so many levels

[@bettydamnboop3030]

@@sabrinaoliver7727 Heartbreaking 💔

[@Kimberlygunn]

It’s not just the homeless but elders in general. It’s so sad and many of the politicians could care less.

[@samssanimation8156]

As U saw so U reap. 😅

[@mike-sk2li]

Calm down! This guy get's a SSI check every month and probably does dope himself. Why would his family that he paid homes for abandon him! I bet he isn't even 80!

[@jaya.0069]

Just donated, his total is up to $11,517 now. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP THIS MAN!!!

[@michelitas.8160]

I hit it when it was 380, so happy he has not met the goal.

[@planetwalker798]

I did too. it's moving up

[@melanierxdoc]

Same here.

[@deoneforpeace]

WOWWWW..... 🙏 💞 💖 The government people are creating homeless people and we have to stop them or they will do it to the Entire American Population....Even if it takes them 50 years 💖

[@deoneforpeace]

The government people are creating homeless people.....We have to stop them or they will do it to the Entire American Population you know that....Even if it takes them 50 years 💖

[@skbskb4087]

NO veteran should be homeless! Period! No elderly people should be homeless in our country! Period!

[@bobabooey4537]

Free living? Is that what you are suggesting? They volunteer and its a job and you think when theyre done, they should be able to live for free for the rest of their life?

[@skbskb4087]

@@bobabooey4537 I think your Canadian therfore your opinion is irrelevant.

[@danieldurand9440]

VA

[@Fish-df5xc]

My step father signed up for the army to learn a trade ( bus mechanic) & to get help with buying a home . He was always getting help from the VA , medical & help with his bills He would say they don’t move very fast but if you follow the rules they will help you. All veterans hospitals have help & or resources for vets.

[@BidenWearsTrumpsCrappyDiapers]

@bobabooey4537 thousands of illegals crossing our borders illegally and getting free hotel rooms, free food, free health care, free clothing, raiding stores but you're not b!tching over that.

[@Gamesso1slOo0l]

unlimited money for war, no money for peace and love. Sad Govt

[@planetwalker798]

Agree. No excuse for this government

[@chrisv.4071]

Now its more laundering

[@nomadterry6146]

And it didn't change under trump either on the homeless issue

[@SamanthaGunn500]

We don't have a Government, We have the Biden Crime Family.. The Demolition Democrats.

[@ozzierabbit587]

@@chrisv.4071 What "laundering"?

[@tammiebroggins]

I'm 60 . I'm homeless . An angel just gave me and my dogs a bus. I wish you all the luck.

[@InvisiblePeople]

(((Hugs)))

[@tammiebroggins]

@@InvisiblePeople thank you. Big hugs back.

[@tlarson5687]

Good for you, I'll be homeless myself soon

[@PSALMfourtysix]

❤❤❤

[@Ynalaw]

You shouldn't own a dog if you are homeless.

[@Zorazora1234]

Ok I just donated $50.00, from a fellow veteran, Navy USS Puget Sound. I wish you much love and peace my friend…wish I could give you a hug sir ..

[@burly636]

👏👏. I retired from Puget Sound Naval shipyard. I loved Washington

[@Zorazora1234]

@@burly636Hey! WOW … I finished my tour in 1984…

[@sarahhanby2457]

Thank you for doing that. I can tell this man is genuine.

[@sjchan3199]

Hes had terrible luck. A vet and pensioner should not be homeless, he should be able to live out the rest of his life in peace. What has the country come to.

[@CarolLustgarten]

Very generous of you to donate the 50 dollars. Thank you. You will be blessed. 😊😊

[@lizbnson]

Just donated he's up to $46000 . God bless him. He deserves to be in the country surrounded by green fields and cows 🥰

[@torriebrown9607]

I am having a hard time to donate

[@Ghost-Rider667]

mad respect for this guy, 80 years old and still fighting.

[@MbisonBalrog]

His daughter in law should have the decency to let him stay in the home he helped pay for. Or at least let him park his car there, and let him sleep in it, or build a shed in the backyard. Plus he is a free babysitter.

[@lost_ducks]

that's what I wondered as well ....😢..😮..😢..❤

[@Brett.1984]

We dont always get the full story, If they are going to get him a motorhome that runs, just for him to go and park the thing how is that much different that what he has now except a geographical change?

[@melissaevans5462]

Amen and Amen

[@randymoran67]

At least hes safer then being out there or in a shelter ​@Brett.1984

[@MilesCobbett]

He's 80 doesn't his SS check afford him gas? What is wrong with the motor in his Camper?

[@charlottetaylor4471]

Society is an absolute disgrace.

[@cornultimatum]

The family he bailed out should be helping him, considering.

[@InvisiblePeople]

@@cornultimatum THEY ARE DEAD - DID YOU WATCH THE VIDEO?

[@divBy0]

This is US style capitalism at work for you..

[@Benice337]

@@InvisiblePeople his daughter in law is still around. I think that’s who they were talking about.

[@grmpEqweer]

​@@Benice337 That's who I thought was meant.

[@charlottetaylor4471]

Family can be the worst people in your life.

[@The_Garden_of_Fragile_Egos]

The way America is right now, if I meet a comfortable, gainfully employed person, there's a good chance they're standing on a mountain of destroyed lives they've used, abused, and thrown away to get where they are. Especially true now, since they're getting more brazenly militaristic and opinionated about how the poor should be condemned, quarantined, jailed, or medically "dealt with" by cop or ER. It's guilt for pulling the ladder up behind them, and fear of dwindling resources ever being restoratively distributed.

[@SLIM_DICKINSON]

Blame it on the Alcohol

[@cjhoward409]

You don’t know the whole story. He could’ve been an alcoholic and abused his kids either physically or sexually or both. Again, we don’t know the whole story. Sometimes people get treated the way they always treated their families when they were younger

[@Dustandfuzz]

@@SLIM_DICKINSON Or medical bills

[@SLIM_DICKINSON]

@@Dustandfuzz it's always either drugs, alcohol, or porn that breaks up good families

[@dhh488]

Damn, this is an outrage. He seems like such an honest, hardworking man. He sells his home so his daughter-in-law doesn't have to live on the streets, what a hero.

[@josepha9313]

He's at almost 40K in 5 days from an original 10k target; ppl have been very responsive and sympathetic to this man's cause. It rekindles my faith in humanity. He deserves it and please update this story soon.

[@bobabooey4537]

Just hit 5 million, Im blown away. I donated 5 bucks the first day it opened for donations.

[@powderandpaint14]

I really hope they've helped him to go back to the place he said he wanted to go and he's in some senior housing.

[@josepha9313]

@@powderandpaint14 They long ago should have updated this story

[@lesleyhubble2976]

I feel he is embarrassed by his situation, his a proud man. Tragic ,what a horrible world we live in when a rich country don’t look after there elders

[@RUFFFHOUSE]

Their elders

[@PracticalPerry]

AGREED.

[@jaya.0069]

@@RUFFFHOUSE Thanks professor rude!

[@lesleyhubble2976]

@@RUFFFHOUSE In the big scheme of things, it doesn’t matter. There or their, this is KZbin not an English language lesson frequented by stuck up intellectuals 😒

[@theresanolan1157]

@@lesleyhubble2976applying the basics of grammer is not being an intellectual,,,too much dumbing down ...

[@andyxfilms]

This channel doing more for people than our own government.

[@annesmith9181]

Yes it does.

[@bobabooey4537]

Gimme a break.

[@gregzgurl2004]

Where are the churches?

[@elmerpiggee9314]

You show right 👍

[@josephmitchell-u3r]

All of our politicans have failed us Dems and Repubs they are both corrupt and has divided Americans and are only in it for power and money.

[@josepha9313]

My own situation is not great but after seeing this man, I won't complain. No one should be on the streets especially at 80 years of age!

[@jamesclark9347]

Also he is a military veteran

[@Katiegirlluv]

💔

[@mjonesftwtx]

Especially after giving his DIL all that. She should be housing him or letting him park the rv at her house. Society sucks

[@michellejames4493]

He's 80 years old...he doesn't want money for drugs...he just wants to live in peace❣....no one of that age should be homeless and still talking about working just to get by.🤔 it's sad Edit: Just donated, good luck Wendell! lots of love from London UK 💜🙏

[@CarolLustgarten]

It was nice of the 80 yr.old gentleman to allow you to interview him. Hope you took him out to lunch. He seems like a nice guy going through difficult times. Wish him the best.😊😊

[@spencerpearson6250]

Please keep us updated on Wendell. Sending this man all of the good energy I can

[@jigold22571]

There is no excuse for any Veteran anywhere that should be homeless.

[@SLIM_DICKINSON]

It's the Biden Administration

[@derekjohn4412]

Especially when that person fought so that you can live.

[@jorgeayala6310]

Oh cut the crap, he didnt fight for me or You, enough of this exagerations

[@jacquelineeick5986]

Please, please help this great guy who has served this country. Please

[@huawei755]

Babykiller?

[@fredericklegrande4564]

I don’t have any family either. I have extra rooms furnished and I work for a dairy. I will get Wendel here to stay with me. It’s nice and quiet here with access to healthcare nearby. I would be honored to have him stay in my home

[@numberone5680]

Just donated $25. He’s getting there with OUR help! Donate something!

[@RinaMoore-oe2ij]

Please go to the ER at the VA and tell them that you are homeless and ask for HUD Vash and a social worker to help you. You don't have to live in a RV or on the street. The VA will help. You just have to let them know that you need help.

[@toulousegoose1150]

Absolutely, thank you. Jumped on here just for this. They can get him someplace safe and ADA accessible as his needs change.

[@toulousegoose1150]

If he can afford a bus ticket and a cab/uber, he might could get to the VA closest to where he's originally from. If they have lower volume than his current location, they might be able to help more quickly.

[@Joseph-vm3sp]

I'm 51, homeless Veteran, '03-'10. The VA abused, neglected, set me up for failure. They hire "diversity" over merit. The social services at the VA have been Criminal to me. I qualify for All of their services, I have no criminal record and a clean rental history. They Hate me because I exist.

[@Zorazora1234]

I am a veteran, knowledgeable about the housing voucher, trust me it’s darn near impossible.. the red tape in addition to the apartment options are in the most dangerous areas and run down houses .. you wouldn’t believe. I experienced trying to use the voucher in Jacksonville, FL and Los Angeles about 7 years ago. I was briefly in a tight spot but thankfully I was able to turn things around asap I just donated $50.00 .. I wish him the best, wish I could give him a hug ..

[@LibbyJean-if2ff]

VA is corrupted.

[@burly636]

This is infuriating. This freaking government of ours, giving our money away, whether there’s these people live on the streets. ENOUGH ENOUGH.!!!

[@josepha9313]

Just wanted to check this morning and see how the gofundme is doing. Happy to see it is close to the goal with 9365 raised. Thanking everyone for their compassion. A few comments were doubting his story. For me, his first words ring with truth: "I am no better than anyone else out here". We should all be worried about what is going on in this country. Signed, 20-yr veteran, USAF.

[@keepingitreal618]

❤

[@mistermusic140]

Thank you for your service Joseph.🙏🙏

[@poll2dock]

He’s 80 but looks and acts 60. This man still has good years ahead. He deserves to get back to the country where hopefully he will find joy

[@okigi-wo5zm]

He looks 90.

[@havenpersonalcare7968]

Definitely 80+; worked with the aged for over 15 years.

[@anastasiae.5338]

As of just now, his gofundme has raised more than the asked for amount. Thank you so much for posting this, and for all the people who donated. When I went to bed last night, he was $1600 short. Just when you think you've lost faith in other people, they do something like this.

[@Mimi197-f2z]

HIS GO FUND ME IS AT $4000! YES LETS KEEP IT COMING IN PEOPLE! WE CAN CHANGE HIS LIFE!!

[@tprice-f5r]

Wendell I had an Uncle who served in Vietnam who was homeless most of jis life. It was tragic how he lived snd he jad the best heart out of all his large family. I tried to help jim to get his VA benefits What a nightmare. It's infuriating how the government can send kids to war without a blink but try and be compensated and they'll make it so hard that you quit which is what they want. Anyway I donated in Memory of my Uncle because he certainly walked in those shoes. Thank you for your service. My Uncle is buried at the Veterans Cemetery by Bakersfield. It's quite moving there. Hugs and God Bless You.

[@janeclayton151]

Thanks for trying so hard to help your Uncle, he deserved so much more from his government. The government is a disgrace to not be there to support these amazing people who risked it all for serving their country.

[@sherrylleclerc5334]

It's disgusting the so many seniors have to live on the streets because rents are so high.

[@pauld.b7129]

Don't forget property taxes. It should absolutely be illegal for someone to be priced out of a home they "own"

[@Katiegirlluv]

Heartbreaking

[@bobabooey4537]

@@pauld.b7129 Theres a house down the road from me, its a big nice house in a nice area but still... i saw on the for sale ad that the property taxes were 17, 000 per year lol.

[@rbfarrell1]

A government that sends money to other countries instead of help people here.

[@austinZen8800]

I donated $50. Hope there is some better times ahead.

[@Magazinelady]

Wendell, thank you for your service. You have done so much for your country and everyone else. I understand you didn't ask for help. It is hard to accept help. You have wonderful values. At this time of your life, PLEASE accept the help. You are not invisible. You are not having a pity party or using drugs. You are a HUMAN BEING who has fallen on hard times. I am looking forward to a follow up story. In the meantime, may God continue to bless and protect Wendell. Thank you to the person who runs this channel, Mark, for focusing on Wendell. It is important for him to be seen, heard, and have a chance to share his story. Please pass on these messages to him. There is so much love and support expressed here for Wendell. Some homeless cannot be easily helped because of a drug problem or a mental health issue. It great to focus on one person who can be helped!

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

Ok finally I've had enough. This poor sweet old man deserves a home. No if's, and's or buts. Just straight up he should be housed. The fact he's in his 80's and street homeless should rain down shame on every politician in this country. There is simply NO WAY this man should be homeless. I am incensed. The fact this 80 year old man is street homeless offends even my hard hearted werewolf like soul. There is NO WAY this country can say it has even the vestige of a Christian, moral or compassionate heart so long as this man dwells outside a safe climate controlled home. For those who say let him move in with me. You only show the hardness of the human heart so common in 2024 America. God Bless you kind soul!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

his DIL should take him in, she has his grandkids!!

[@underthetornado]

This is a barbaric planet😢

[@InHimImStrong]

Biden and Pelosi are Evil

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

​@@Lauren-vd4qe Damn. The dude was just ranting about hard hearted people like you. Did you do something awful?

[@mjonesftwtx]

They want this. Idk why anyone cannot see this. They’re giving migrants who are illegal credit cards and putting them up in homes yet cannot take care of their own vets or homeless. It’s all by design. The only people that can and will help are the good hearted Americans still left.

[@SusanEpp-q7c]

I recently met an 80 year old homeless in Honolulu. He only gets social security but it's not enough for a low income apartment. The housing agency told him it's a six year wait for getting into low income housing.

[@OldskolFan]

That’s pitiful. Your low income is not enough to qualify for low income housing! 🙄

[@grmpEqweer]

A 4-6 year wait for low income housing is typical, and rent has skyrocketed.

[@doctork1708]

Arizona closed its wait list for low income housing almost 10 years ago because the list was so long and people had been on it for years.

[@OldskolFan]

@@grmpEqweer it’s over 6 years in most areas…or they have closed the waitlist because it’s over-saturated. With applicants.

[@SusanEpp-q7c]

@doctork1708 It seems to me that is backwards.

[@doramoritz7849]

Thank you for your service to this country Wendell !!

[@jollymollyramram9702]

What an incredible and humble man! He lost his wife and two sons. He helped pay off his daughter in-law’s house and car. I hope the money will help you to get a new RV to a beautiful ranch so you can enjoy your life. Stay safe Wendell🙏☀️🌹

[@Super_Chief]

I am a retired senior citizen. I am also a disabled veteran. I was informed last Friday that the people that own the land that the trailer park I live in sits on here in Montana are going to be building a hotel where I live and everyone here has until May 31st to vacate the premises. I have no idea what I’m going to do. At my age, being homeless is not an option.

[@cas6892]

Father God help this man. He is a man who has given his life for the freedom we take advantage of only to end up here. Father allow him to find peace before he passes. Father it hurts me to see this and know there are so so many of us that are hurting.. but he is more vulnerable than myself and my heart hurts because people would rather turn him away! God I beg of you give him mercy!! Amen.

[@Oc4ever12]

Amen

[@rouxchat6033]

Amen

[@Selahbrooke3]

Amen

[@constancelindsey3946]

Amen!!!!❤

[@B-------D]

Get home soon Wendell

[@3d-generalist]

I don't usually donate to random strangers, however this veteran deeply touched my heart so I am glad to help, hope you find some peace and God's mercy out there. -tony in Montana

[@meaghandunning4600]

I'm so grateful to have been able to contribute to Wendells gofundme. So grateful to be part of this community. Sending love to you all. Thankyou Mark

[@MJX-ds2rk]

LETS GO!!! we need to help this veteran… such a humble man!!! and yes.. the government is a total failure and disgrace

[@TheHarakmout]

Hello Wendell, I was very touched to read your testimony, it touched me deep in my heart, you have been a remarkable man throughout your life, I am contributing modestly. Despite being 45 years old, I feel very concerned about the respect we should have for the older people who raised us and took care of us. I live in France but I send you my most sincere thoughts regarding the outcome of your wishes, that of a more peaceful life. My most sincere greetings Rudy.

[@thenry3991]

🎯

[@robertalamb9068]

I feel the pain for that man, I am going to be 80 this year and my son is almost 60 and we are facing homelessness within 90 days. It isn't because I do not have an income, it's because renters have raised the rent so unbelievably high you cannot afford to live. Because health issues add to the expenses that younger people do not always have. And so here we are facing this terrible dilemma which I have no clue what it's going to be like. I've never been homeless so I've never not paid my bills and I've never gone hungry. All my people have died off, and any of the younger ones still around don't want to hear what you have to say because they're afraid that you may be a burden to them. So at this point I put my trust in God 100%.

[@powderandpaint14]

Look into affordable housing for seniors, there should be programmes somewhere near where you live.

[@tammymillner9233]

This is such a sad story. No one deserves to be in a situation like this, especially a 80 year person.

[@barbiejimenezmojica40]

God is listening 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️❤️bless this Man 1000x please God he deserves peace

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Really? God is listening? Would about all those other people living on the streets? Why isn't God helping them?

[@gregzgurl2004]

@@bmoshareholderappleshareho855 or the churches who claim to be the hands of Christ?

[@annmeads8921]

Arrested Development had a song about this man…Mr.Wendell! Bless his heart and all of the donations that he had received has lifted my spirits. There are so many good people in the world; and this proves it….never give up hope. so happy that the owner of this page took the time to set up a go fund me! I sent to family and friends and we will all donate. Go head Mr. Wendell! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dianabythebeach]

I pray he receives what he needs and someone will drive the RV to his desired destination. Don't abandon him...get him settled. He is strong in his frailties. I wish I was in a position to help, but I am only a few years younger than he is. 🙏🏻💔

[@thenakedsingularity]

I appreciate what you do for these people sir.

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

DONE 👍 FROM SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 XXX

[@josephsookraj5582]

Thanks!

[@lbjoshbal]

He just wants peace, damn that is heartbreaking.💔

[@InvisiblePeople]

Help Wendell get an RV to go back home gofund.me/e55367c9

[@marymiles9922]

Any way I could send a small check to you for Wendell? I won't support GoFundMe me because of what they did to the Canadian Truckers Freedom Rally a couple years ago. I will use GiveSendGo. Thank you! ❤🙏 Love your channel!

[@B-------D]

Hope it helps you Wendel ❤ Get home soon.

[@cas6892]

I wish I had more for you Sir.. may you get back home.

[@josepha9313]

I did what I can do, looks like it is moving along, Good luck.

[@laurettecastellano2830]

This is disgraceful having to live on the street at 80 years old. I will be donating to gofundme. Hope it helps.

[@adtsproduction]

I am a senior myself, and I take my head off to this gentleman to make it out in the world these days. Los Angeles is a very very scary place to be at this age. Like myself solace in peace and quiet is medicinal. Did you know that we could buy every homeless senior in the United States a home take care of them for 25 years with the money we spent overseas to these other countries. Not to mention the money that we’ve spent on illegal immigration housing immigrants in five star hotels. Ridiculous this doesn’t make any sense. I know this video just came out and I am sure there’s somebody out there with a great deal of money and influence and help can get this gentleman a motorhome so he can get where he needs to be. Believe me if I had the money I wouldn’t even hesitate these days. God bless this man and God bless America.

[@Simon-je7ko]

That's so cool to see how much people did give. I hope he can make his dream come true. I hope to see what will happen next.

[@sonidocriminal]

God bless this man & all that truly need the help!!!!

[@ottobot81]

This is going to be me in 40 years. No family, no kids, no money. I'm so looking forward to it.

[@Eve14ever]

You have 40 years to make sure it doesnt happen.

[@savedbythepreciousbloodofj7822]

There won't be 40 more years. Jesus Christ is coming very soon!!!! We only have 7 years or less now. Beginning of sorrows BEGUN on April 8th of this year on solar eclipse day.

[@frankcorrea8691]

GOD WILL Tke care of you!

[@ph-vf5hx]

While you come here with that main character syndrome energy, I'm sure you are 100% right about your outcome 👍

[@PracticalPerry]

Agreed.

[@robertwindsor1728]

Billions to Ukraine and other countries Our own vets Homless what a country

[@jrs4ex]

Crazy all that money isn’t just for fighting war too just imagine the % going to corruption and we’re paying to keep that country running. Paying for retirements of there elders. I read somewhere when a soldier from South America comes to fight in Ukraine and dies their family back home gets $400k

[@eddymahon1503]

There have been homeless vets for decades. Even before we started sending billions to Ukraine and other countries

[@allaboutmycats454]

What a presidency

[@SamanthaGunn500]

FJB

[@ozzierabbit587]

It would be irresponsible for our country not to do our part to support world democracy and give foreign aid. At the same time, we can't expect the gov't to give everyone a guaranteed income.

[@krystal7382]

I am usually a very strong person..but Wendell's story brought me to tears. You can hear the desperation in his voice. This is heart-breaking. Mark..pls keep us updated on Wendell's situation. Thank you. God bless. 🙏🏽💕

[@InvisiblePeople]

(((Hugs))) this is a very unique story because it was service providers that connected me to Wendell. He is surrounded by a group of people that are really trying to help him.

[@krystal7382]

@@InvisiblePeople I will help. 🙏🏽💕

[@deannmootz2196]

Thank you Invisable People for all that you do to help the homeless be seen.

[@lesleywood2949]

God bless Wendell, and thank you, sir, for your service. Prayers you make it back to the country and can enjoy life again. You look amazing for 80 years-old. Wishing you many years to enjoy farm life and farm people again. God is watching over you and sending his earth angels to help.

[@ThruTheMatrix]

Hope someone fixes up his RV so he can get the hell out of Cali. Old man deserves much better for the sacrifice he made for his family

[@Katiegirlluv]

He said he wants to go to central valley California

[@ThruTheMatrix]

@@Katiegirlluv My lord, I wasn't listening. Appreciate you clarifying that. He should stay the heck out of Cali all together if he wants to avoid poverty, in my humble opinion

[@tragickingdom69]

Let's get this man an RV so he can live his final years in peace.

[@michelitas.8160]

They did, The GoFundme worked and he got to his goal ! Yeah!

[@shefalichow7917]

@@michelitas.8160 No, he didn't. The goal is 17,000.

[@crazygrandmaweaz8942]

​@@michelitas.8160 it sure did! The goal was 45k and it's at 48k

[@alntr2872]

@@michelitas.8160 🙂

[@geralynneeson2911]

This story is so sad and so heartbreaking and beyond wrong!!!

[@christine8184]

No one should be homeless let alone the elderly.I hope this kind man gets a working RV.

[@JimmieABES]

“Veteran” and “homeless” are not 2 words that belong in the same sentence. Just donated as it’s the least I can do for the sacrifices you have made.

[@jackie-k]

Shame on this country and his daughter in law! He should be staying with her! She should be ashamed of herself!! Hope it helps!!

[@zoraidita2022]

My uncle was homeless with his partner and he just never wanted to be told what to do. He stayed with my parents in the backyard but became violent. Wish this Veteran the best.

[@julies.3327]

I think it's terrible for a man his age to be homeless and alone. No senior citizen or anyone should ever be alone and living on the street. It's inhuman and unfeeling. I hope this man gets his RV and some money to start a whole new life. He deserves it. He should be happy and living the rest of his life in peace. I will pray that people help him, make his dream come true, and donate money and a working RV for him.

[@hugh2hoob668]

My dad is 79 and he can't walk this man was blessed more than you think

[@patriciawest4189]

So darn sad. I wished i could help but im disabled, living on $700. A month on SSI. I totally understand

[@michelitas.8160]

You just take care of you, and make sure you keep in touch with good people. So this way if you need help you can find it. He has a gofundme and people raised enough to get him to Bakersfield. Yeah!

[@davidb2206]

So, you don't do any work either. No goods or services for somebody else. How long since you did any actual WORK for another American?

[@donnasloane9031]

SOCIETY is killing their seniors !

[@grmpEqweer]

Yup.

[@TheBennie102103]

covid was made to help that along

[@tomTom-lb5cu]

America throws the old people and seniors to the streets, no respect.

[@ecaldwell9]

We are allowing it to kill all of us!

[@cjhoward409]

@@tomTom-lb5cu Not really. Many take care of their elderly parents. But sometimes when parents abused their kids or became alcoholics or left their families with moms to raise the kids on their own … well… who knows the full story on how this man led his life !

[@kevincooper6830]

This man put his life on the line to keep us safe and he is homeless shame on the government and the system let him down 😥

[@CarolLustgarten]

Thank you too for donating the 25 dollars. Generous. Appreciate all to help this good guy.😊😊

[@bocolewish]

Donated. Born in '56 in Bakersfield and now have a little farm in TN. I wish you a peaceful, happy rural rest of your life.

[@marktwaine9344]

I've been where you are brother....leave no man behind...donated

[@kyleyoung4272]

I've been on the streets and understand that not everyone is on drugs. Some just fell into financial hardships or domino effects of life, leading to the loss of home or possessions. When your homeless people can be cruel more often than not, and it's when some actually treat you like a human being, it's a nice feeling even for a moment.

[@janeclayton151]

yes true, and there are many who have physical illness or mental illness such as elderly with dementia, people with anxiety & PTSD or other phobias, delusions or autism spectrum that put them in a place where they can't function properly in society or hold gainful employment. These people really need societal and governmental help and supports. Also I hope you are doing better! You deserve to be safe and happy!

[@BenTampa]

I just donated. So glad you do stuff like this I would absolutely love a follow up on this.

[@dr.detroit1514]

The people that really bug me, are the smug ones who think they have it made, look down on poor old fellows like this, accuse him of making wrong choices in life, and think this can't possibly happen to them. It can, and does, every day, and then they are just stunned.

[@lulabloom4636]

Dear sweet man, I hope and pray that you get what your heart desires. Thank you for featuring this kind gentleman, he is the real deal old school type. That he is a veteran and homeless speaks volumes about where America is at.

[@Pearls_of_the_Internet]

Bravo for your work Mark!

[@butterflybeatles]

Good interview. He seems intelligent and talks well.

[@gajoratte]

What if he didn’t “talk well?”

[@butterflybeatles]

@@gajoratte Good point. I guess it was a judgment call that was totally unnecessary.

[@PracticalPerry]

Thanks for helping Wendell. I need help to move from Oregon to Texas to take a job offer. I have never had a family, so I know the "no family" feeling.

[@Nina-xv4ie]

I want to hug you Wendell. I was happy to contribute the little I could to your Go Fund Me. I hope you make it back to the country, and find peace and comfort. Blessings to you.

[@johnragan2325]

Wendell, have a safe journey back to the country. Thank you for your son’s contribution to our nation as a fellow Vet. May God bless you and keep you safe, enjoy the rest of your life in peace..

[@johnragan2325]

Donated to your cause .

[@blairpittams9380]

I was homeless, living in a tent between the ages of 6 to 13 years old, it surely destroys our mental health, unemployed and with schizophrenia hopeless is my life at 48

[@abm672]

Sending a big hug! It must have been hard..🤗💛

[@janeclayton151]

you deserve to be safe and happy.

[@jenniferaitken1610]

That was an easy one. Donated. Please update us on his progress.

[@ajames283]

There are even homeless children in Skid Row

[@user-gc6sb7ie6n]

Thank you for posting this God will Bless you

[@karengrice2303]

I’m so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. I made a small donation toward your goal and I hope with the money we raise for you that you can find that peaceful place in the country. You deserve it! ❤

[@UliMuliko]

Great guy

[@cheri238]

Wendell, I live in Alabama on a small farm, you can come live with us. 🙏❤️🌎🌿🕊🎵🎶🎵

[@user-kb6wd5it4z]

Thank you for your offer to him. God bless you!

[@farginargle]

I love this! Togetherness. Heaven

[@DaphneJackson3mill]

You're a beautiful human being ❤

[@lindashepherd9857]

Who ever is doing this video, God bless you! I pray for you & this man & others.

[@sophrosyne5900]

Hope he can live the rest of his days as he wishes, what a gem. Can we have an update ?

[@deedeegray7489]

It makes me so sad to see the way our veterans are treated in this country.Wendell, all your friends here on KZbin are going to get you back home so you can enjoy life again. Thank you for your service to our country !

[@p.cullen8877]

Yes no veteran should be living on the streets or in broken down vehicles. God Bless our men and women who served & are serving to protect our freedom!