Ray is homeless living in a tent. He walks miles each day for food and water.

Ray lives in a tent. He walks miles each day for food and water. His government assistance check is not enough to cover housing, never mind his other costs of living. He struggles every day to stay safe and survive these deplorable and unsanitary living conditions.
If you think this sounds like a third-world country, you're not too far off. During my two days visiting Sacramento's infamous tent cities, I could not shake the feeling that I had somehow transported to Kenya or Southern Sudan, where people walk for days just to get water and the living conditions are paltry. It boggles my mind that people are forced to live like this in the richest country in the world.
Ray is intelligent and articulate. There is a slight audio glitch in this video, but Ray's narrative of what has happened in Sacramento and how he survives homelessness is so insightful I had to post it. In this video, Ray says that the location of their tent city is safe. But when I visited just the following day, everyone was told to move or be arrested.
I still cannot shake the feeling that what I experienced in Sacramento is the future of America's middle class. That said, may we never accept tent cities as normal. There is nothing normal about the lives Ray and countless others are being forced to live.
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[@Mark_72]

Don’t give money to organizations, but to peoples you see on the streets. I was working for an organization once and all of them work only for their own benefits! They can’t careless about homeless if they don’t have their well paid job. Help the homeless themselves the best you can... Only you can make the difference, person to person! God bless!

[@stelas9307]

The most well articulated report of homelessness in 8 minutes

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

It makes me sick when rich people complain, when they are so blessed to have shelter, food, clean water, and whatever their heart desires. God bless Mr. Ray and other brothers and sisters that are suffering. Amen.

[@brianburlingame3684]

WELL SAID!, any rational thinking person could /would not agree more.

[@lawsonj39]

Man, this guy is articulate, and what he has to say is very revealing. Policymakers need to hire him as a consultant.

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

He is well spoken.

[@chrishasson9101]

I was homeless in florida for 3 years and homeless for another year when I came back to Massachusetts. I now , by the grace of god have my own home a good job. I know the struggle that is never talked about; the frustration, the daily emotion, and the feeling of hopelessness. I I want to help end this for all. Even one single smile from a passer by, a kind word or a generous gesture from someone can change the world for those in need. Let us band together, and fight for those who need our help. I want to help change this world for everyone of these people. I used to be Ray.

[@moshiachhasawakened6781]

The people sold their loving and caring heart and all of its potential to the government for a monthly fee to mother them so that they don't have to care about anything anymore. So what do you expect?! Now they protest to the government that they don't mother them right like crying kids screeming on the ground. The people have to grow up and become adult and learn how to live in full responsibility and without a big mama of a government.

[@puretruth5090]

@@moshiachhasawakened6781 not everyone homeless goes the peaceful route of a saint. Some build themselves up on bodies of the ignoramus such as yourself. Then they become revered celebrities, politicians, rappers, that you listen to when you're fewling sad cause you hair doesnt look to good or your shoes dont shine enough. Pa.the.tic.

[@kdeloris2225]

Me too it hard but you can be done

[@greyk610]

Where un Florida were you homeless? Where did you live.

[@kennethhudson8013]

What about the ones who only want to use people and don't ever want to work no matter what?

[@starlight1946]

This fella is a great knowledgeable talker he should be hired as a newscaster.

[@jamesaritchie1]

You could be hired as a village idiot.

[@rduchateau800]

He's a tweaker, You cant tell?

[@johntorres7192]

Wow! James! why is he an idiot? that is a GREAT idea!

[@HomeSkillit]

@@rduchateau800 it takes one to know one. I bet you are smoking drugs right now

[@HomeSkillit]

@@jamesaritchie1 you are a bitch, and you will always be a bitch..

[@keepitsimple4629]

This man talks way more intelligent than all the politicians and reporters put together. He's right...things just seem to be stacked against the homeless. Just a vicious unending cycle. The people who gather donations are not putting it where it belongs. Somebody's pockets are getting lined. What a shame.

[@sharegreats2157]

It appears as half a miracle to me that a man - living alone in a tent for a longer time now - is still so eloquent like him.

[@jenningsfamilyvlogs3342]

that bloke is proper level headed and has his head screwed on feel sorry for him he understands the ways of the world he knows what's going on out there he's proper with it he's just stuck in a rut I hope his luck changes soon.

[@mikesjourneycontinues7979]

Damn, can't believe this is happening in USA, walking miles just for water!

[@texas3284]

Damn! This dude knows so much about the system, he should be hired by the system!

[@thevintagepoet]

He seems like a nice intelligent man. I hope he is ok now

[@lindamerchant123]

I wonder where he is now? In 2023?

[@anthonydowling3356]

@@lindamerchant123 He became a movie star ,and now lives in the Hollywood hills .

[@lonia.5283]

May God Bless him please and give him a better tent❤️🌷

[@Al-yz1sn]

Smart guy and knows his stuff.

[@stacyhackney6100]

Poor gentleman. I wish I had enough to really help him and others.

[@prostratic]

I'd like to help your mother 🚽🪣

[@phatdayz]

It's amazing how upbeat he is I do feel for the homeless coz ANYONE can become homeless :'( this famous news reporter became homeless in the UK it's so sad :(

[@unclefixer]

There are a lot of people, who are not dumb or lazy, who end up homeless. The economy of this country is falling apart, its not if, but when the great crash happens. There will then be 10's of millions of people like ray. God Help Us!!

[@MD-xl1sq]

10 years later...….I wonder what has happened to him since then.

[@RonRay]

If "THIS" guy is homeless, then God help us ALL!

[@romans-10-9]

Amen to that. What’s up with you today? This comment was 9 years ago just curious what’s changed for you since then.

[@pauldavis5665]

@@romans-10-9 Yeah, you can say that again. So it has been 2 years since you made that reply, what has changed for you since then?

[@kennethhudson8013]

I am 60 and unemployed and I fear the same will happen to me.

[@nooneinparticular8383]

Hi are you still doing okay?

[@nooneinparticular8383]

@Bald Get'n Buggered what?

[@thehowtodostuffchannel9065]

@@nooneinparticular8383 that was 2 years ago why would he respond to you ?

[@nooneinparticular8383]

@@thehowtodostuffchannel9065 thanks sherlock!

[@thehowtodostuffchannel9065]

@@nooneinparticular8383 np

[@14MrRene]

Smart guy knows whats going on hope things start going well for him going to watch the rest of this vids now

[@76NightProwler]

This guy should be hired as an outreach coordinator by a non-profit organization to help with the problems in which he currently lives. He could make the necessary changes since he is obviously well-versed in the issues impacting the homeless.

[@seeer3240]

Moral of the story is to NEVER give to charitable ORGANIZATIONS. The money will NEVER get to the intended recipients.

[@JW-uy2on]

Yes, direct cash assistance is the best way to go.

[@Resoursefulsurvivor1]

I agree with the narrator. This guys seems to be fairly well educated and 'with it'. If he got a job, I'm sure he would do well.

[@yorkshireboy2685]

I'm in England, it's 21:00 on 26th November 2019. Tomorrow I will be sleeping in Roundhay Park. God bless you all, JC

[@305filmz2]

Yorkshire Boy good luck hope your doing well

[@FrankBarryLuv]

He’s got great eyes, he’s very affluent and well spoken. Clever guy, definitely doesn’t take drugs. God bless him !

[@aroidaddiction]

That is so stupid plenty of intelligent well spoken people take drugs you are a fool he is def On meth first of all

[@mississippidrifter5960]

I"m in the same situation right now and then I got injured last week and hoping it doesn't get infected. hope your can find a way out because I cant see one.

[@Bradford621]

poor guy... he just seems so normal like a regular guy... fuck this country sucks i feel so bad for all these people but what can i do... im almost homeless myself godamnit

[@jaymorpheus11]

Africans: I walk miles for water. This guy: me too!

[@bipolatelly9806]

i wonder where he is now... the oprah donations were greatly appreciated.... by oprah.

[@terencehennegan1439]

This guy should be in a position of power he’s a very influential communicator and humble with it. Wish him well.

[@mogges1]

Now heres what get me In America we are able to feed thousand in other countries, yet we cant feed our own people.American is the richiest country in the world.and here we are with people homeless and with out food.I hear Employers say they cant find employees .will maybe these employer shouldnt be so dam picky.now day you got a be a collage grad.have 25 years expericence.I know folks that have collage degrees and cant find Employment

[@catherineblair550]

We are not the richest country in the world. We are in debt deeply.

[@ej7687]

mogges I agree!!! It makes no sense this country worries more about feeding and housing illegal aliens and they don't give a crap about the American people!!! What gets on my nerves is they hire people that can't speak english!!!

[@stanleysalters4236]

mogges 2pac was right they got money 4 wars but cant feed the poor. I cant wait till God come and judge this fuck up world. Like 2pac said fuck the world.

[@sponjireggae77]

The whole world's in debt, numb-nuts! Money is valueless. Money IS debt.

[@toso6535]

Is these people disabled ... get a job if you want money ......that's how this world works - what you all are talking about is communism ...and that's just Lose Lose

[@manictiger]

I agree. This guy is clocking some serious processing speed. He should be managing medium to large scale business or social projects. Not being harassed by lowlifes and hindered by corrupt politicians.

[@jordanbledsoe427]

Weather sounds great this was published on my birthday late may is perfect weather and beautiful summer fun on the horizon

[@emanuelserban5339]

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ! PRAISE THE LORD !

[@bigboy9983]

God does not exist

[@kennethhudson8013]

Ray is a good guy

[@jmarshallstein9791]

10 years and not a goddamn thing has changed

[@PhiloAmericana]

@greenflams I can answer that question for you. America is a racist nation, but America is also a classist nation. Meaning, our society is plutocratic in nature, it favors the wealthy. So, while minorities are at the bottom of the scale due to racism and class issues, whites are also subject to the same class system where little to no social mobility can be found. The problem is that the race issues in America keep poor whites and the minorities from coming together to challenge the system.

[@macurban7946]

Interesting...

[@emobabyDaNcEr]

i like how most people in the world think that the homeless are people who dropped out of school and never wanted a job. i mean listen to this guy this guy seems to know a lot and he seems to be very respectful.

[@YouKnowItsMatt]

Wow ...he should be an accountant.

[@kkooloo5781]

Why would you wish him an accountant he has character

[@hennerzg]

@@kkooloo5781 Lol

[@gabriellewashburn6395]

This is becoming an epidemic, it's everywhere. What's sick is when you drive through the towns and see all the empty homes, why not put these homeless in them. Give them a hand up.

[@robertchilders8698]

Government agencies won't allow it!

[@KokoTalula]

I know plenty of people like Ray, smart homeless people my mother being one of them.

[@faiz461]

its sad that criminals,crooks and murderers get better treatment in prison,than these innocent civilians...

[@jamesaritchie1]

If you believe that, you've never been inside a prison.

[@bipolatelly9806]

faizudinananana you are deluded.

[@josecarranza7555]

Because the American prisons are controlled privately, they make millions probably billions on inmates, tax payers money going into these crooks.

[@mgal6234]

faizudinananana Deluded if you think prisoners are treated well. Seek treatment or visit prison.

[@btyrrell1]

Ray has it figured out. This could be the face of a Forbe's company CEO. not a homeless man. Why is one man given and one denied based on circumstance. Many people have harder cards to play than the fortunate souls that will never miss a meal.. I was homeless and still borderline..I have a job for now but live in a seasonal area. Shame on the Wealthy that throws a blind eye at his fellow human being. Walk a mile in a homeless persons shoes. Were all only one paycheck away from poverty.bj

[@Aymiikeeganmelb]

Ray u good on my soil .. as a traditional owner I wish for u a place u can call home .. am a case manager .. put me down I’ll back you up .. sorry life fuking sucks .. but tag me in .. I’ll go in fighting .. wish u a loud voice kind soul .. n my friend keep posting thes vids .. u are the voice that needs to be heard and seen .. strength sent !!

[@cr-nd8qh]

Some people don't fit into this world and in one of them

[@elainebmack]

I think that debtors prisons just like the ones that Charles Dickens described wlll soon be returning. This will be the future of people in debt, including the so-called middle class. Many new prisons are being built, yet stand empty, but they will be filled with people like Ray and many other human beings in these videos.

[@brandiehenson6809]

God is always there for us and there is a way where there is god there a way for a better day I pray you find a place and the Lord helps you eyes see nor tobe blind he knows your every need all is love starbrother

[@thebob5568]

this is what happens when you fall off the hamster wheel and catch some bad breaks

[@macurban7946]

Yep!

[@ronniemead805]

Ray I can't believe a nice looking guy like you can't find a nice partner to pool your resources with and help you both out. You should visit a large church; one of those church ladies would snap you up.

[@philo2808]

Ronnie Mead he's a handsome guy, he should have no problem finding a sweet lady.

[@sharonkdodd7350]

Some folks talk a good talk but they don't want to do any better for themselves. It's a give me give me world some folks live in.

[@philo2808]

Sharon K Dodd so true.

[@Elena-er7zp]

You have no idea what he is like and you are basing everything on looks. You could be setting up some sweet church lady with an awful man.

[@steveshea6148]

Wait let me get this straight ....he should go find a church lady, primarily to partner up with for economic help, and if he doesnt he's somehow a "taker"?

[@eskiemax5133]

no one should have to live in a tent, so sad

[@mogges1]

How can some sit on here and down some one just be cause they live in a tent.Native Americans did.and you know what trying to get employment with lack of job ant easy now days.like this man said trying to live on retirement at 900 a month. what rent in CL 1200 a month. then you have to eat.buy cloths.You watch in the next 5 year you will thousand of people get kick out of there homes and living in tents.DONT LAUGH IT COULD BE YOU.

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

yeah it's no joke I ended up living in my van for 4 months but I was lucky enough to get work and get back on my feet it could happen to anybody divorce medical problems lose a job doesn't take much

[@jerryanstey7058]

what makes this world so cold

[@jamesaritchie1]

It could be me if i wrote like someone who flunked third grade. You write like you never even went to school.

[@johnnymclaneutah]

money

[@JW-uy2on]

"You watch, in the next 5 years you will see thousands of people get kicked out of their homes and living in tents." How prophetic.

[@tonymontalban5603]

....... My heart gos out to this man. Life beats you when your down even more. But DAM IT MAN STOP MAKING EXCUSES, IF YOU ARE ABLE BODY GO WORK WITH THE MEXICANS .AS A DAY LABOR . it's off the books. God bless him

[@MrsPeebles62]

Why are the requirements made to be so hard for someone who is in bad shape. The powers that be know that homeless people do not have a lot of money.

[@nambinhvu]

@BloodRedChorizo Some people can't get over addictions as easily. Just because you know some people who have done it, doesn't mean everyone can. My uncle used to be addicted to cigarettes and it took him years to get over his addiction, with several failed attempts.

[@richardbrowning9953]

A lot of these homeless people are intelligent and articulate...it's sad their lives have spiraled down!

[@ponkiebonk]

you have chosen a better life, trust me , living in the cramp room sky scraper i lived in made die, out side among nature is life giving

[@Clemmy54]

He sounds a lot like the late Timothy Leary

[@mikel910]

I never thought I'll see an American in such a deplorable situation.

[@roxynikko2]

Alot of these people seem to be very well educated and whitty and yet there living in the woods, homeless. Sad!

[@robertchilders8698]

If you have a P.H.D. in flower aranging, will that get you job as a neurosurgeon? Will a degree in slide rules get you a job fixing cars,?

[@grantp4022]

This guy seems very smart and articulate. I have to wonder why they don't move to a City where it's cheaper to live, and that has more jobs. Get "out" of California, as it's much to expensive. Seeing these homeless Videos makes me appreciate what I have in life, and I wish all these people eventually find their way out of homelessness and get back on their feet.

[@texincali]

ok im a recovering drug addict...have been clean since jan 1st 2006....i quit cold turkey...it wasnt THAT hard...i was taking anything i could get my hands on except heroin...i was prolly ganna get into that nasty shit if i hadnt stoped when i did...i was homeless for about a year....how did i get out?....i got a job....i started going back to school...working on my degree in electrical engineering...in california its expensive to live...if you cant afford it move somewhere else...

[@smith3329]

Sacramento? Try rural Yukon at -50 f. What is happening in the US is criminal. If Ray gets sick, it's game over. But the weather is definitely a plus vs friends north.

[@PatrickFoley-vf3lr]

These people will put with anything at all as long as they are in California - What a paradise.

[@shlev13]

this guy can talk man

[@rmcgraw7943]

Very sensible man whose clearly well educated and smart. It’s ridiculous that the USA citizenry allows this.

[@ej7687]

What I think the government should do is give every American that is on government assistance like calfresh, welfare, med-ical, section 8, should be required to take a drug test no ifs ands or buts about it! If someone shows dirty then put them in a drug rehab asap!!! That's the only way your gonna help slow down the drug/alcohol addiction!!!

[@jcleary811]

Wont work, people will just turn to crime and say fuck the system. Then tax payer will be spending 50k for each person in jail and the general public will become much more affected by crime

[@markbrezzell2923]

Oprah and other influential people could have done something for the homeless if it was important to them.

[@jimcunningham61]

High rents are a serious issue

[@vinhqngouoc]

Vote Yang for Ubi bringing freedom to these homelessness

[@paulallerton3353]

Worked for a charity as. Volunteer significant money was found in one of the bags. Do you think that went to to help the needy people ⁉️

[@desty1234]

wow ... somehow i don't worry about this guy much. i mean .. im really care for them, but it seems like he got everything figure out. And he can get up on his feet real soon.

[@DanneyTanner]

Hes reminds me of a famous TV actor.

[@CreatedbyLC]

Why don't these people move to a different state where rent is cheaper? That's what i would do.. If the cost of housing is so high and there is no way you can ever get into housing and the only option is to live in a tent for the rest of you life, WHY STAY?? I think it's so strange, just move to a state that has lower rent, can someone from USA explain why they don't do this?

[@ayzc4164]

Super smart, he talks very quickly I’m sure he has bipolar disorder. I hope he gets out of homelessness

[@kuddlykoala896]

Same story in upstate ny

[@elwinnordman2578]

tell us how many miles you have to go to get your crystal meth

[@denisethorbjornsen3331]

there is an organization with 3w's 100khomes dotcom helping the homeless.

[@marvinhedgecock5656]

THERE IS GOVERNMENT FUNDING. RICHFIELD, UTAH HAS PLENTY OF SUNDIZED HOUSING, THAT IS AVAILABLE.

[@emmathecrossdresser4294]

This is my choice how I want to live. On campsites though getting enough money to live without worrying about money

[@raulacevedo2890]

We sound like a recording .

[@howareyou9319]

So where did the donation money go??

[@YoYo-bb4nh]

For everybody who needs help ; Turn your way to God for help. He will help you if you are honest to Him. Stop addiction if you have one. Read the Holy Bible for answers and consolatian. Go to church, ask there for shelter included some work for money. Pray God for forgiveniss of your sins through the powerful work of His Son Jesus Christ. Amen That should be the main wish. When you have God, you have everything. Pray and work if you can. Best to you. 🙏

[@fluggencheimen]

@stalag58 Your statement is fallacious, if anything. Illegal immigrants often live in cramped, unhygienic conditions. Those lucky enough to have children who prosper in school and life live with their children, while some die from the dangers of their jobs (heat stroke, dismemberment, etc.). Many end up homeless and live in conditions tantamount to those of the people shown in these videos. You seem to only want to find a scapegoat for the problem while not solving the problem itself.

[@Follow.Jesus.Christ]

Why don’t you make the videos longer?

[@SpeedOfNorris]

Mark has said in some of his other videos that when they get over 10mins long the amount of views start to plummet, even if there quite good videos.

[@kwinters9898]

I wonder what happened to this guy. So many ghosts :(

[@clayholliman3724]

how do you get in touch with this guy ?????

[@Lesrocheschic]

@texincali good 4 u...should be very proud of urself!

[@hanoitwin]

@renegadeda20 I was homeless right outta high school my dads 18th birthday gift for me, i got help from some family members and a beautiful girl that ive been married to for 19 years now but i worked hard and have a house and my own business also, your right!

[@mickeykindley9885]

This does not have to be happening !!

[@getbig68]

I used to have the same bed spread as he has. The light blue one that he’s using for roof and shelter. It’s very warm and comfy

[@Rottidad]

Why don't several of you go in together to get a place.

[@brianburlingame3684]

One has to wonder what is really happening, this is another person that talks well l, responds to questions very coherently, and is struggling/homeless in this country. There was a time when in my opinion only could see that some homeless had issues, bad mistakes, and misfortune situations etc. But like this guy and many more now, these are people one would think would be managing a good company or even starting their own business or highly contributing to some other one. Bottom line no one, even those with issues should be homeless in this country , unless they really want to be that way and not get help if needed, or remain lazy by choice if help is not needed because there is nothing wrong with them. My perception is this is how it used to be, now way to many contributing people are becoming homeless and being put in tough survival situations Tha is just going to enhance more crime etc. Hate to see this and myself have been homeless.

[@brandiehenson6809]

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[@vanessaherber7799]

Instead of analysing everything he could get a job my bf is convicted felon and makes 17/hour with overtime and has for several years. There are jobs everywhere. He seems healthy enough to do something. He's good at blah, blah, blah

[@Lesrocheschic]

@renegadeda20 this is definately great news congratulations!!!

[@sammyjo2852]

Handsome dude.

[@johnnypoppyhead4116]

happening in other countries for many years now it HERE..go google over population -says` over 17,000 plp night every 24 hours from Over population`..U want kids ..please adopt ..Children are beautiful & out future adopt them and raise them right ....

[@r.chavez5513]

Exactly

[@michaelmatthews2687]

Doesn't want to work for what he gets. I don't sugar coat. You need to work or you will never have Sht. He figures out that he will be on his way and stop depending on gov. agency's for answers

[@nambinhvu]

@BloodRedChorizo It's not that easy to get out of an addiction. Don't talk about it like it's so easy, when you haven't got a clue.

[@mecaguy03]

@crazystoneworker What I meant was, people somewhere down the chain chose money over not screwing this guy over.