Go inside 24 hours of Portland’s homeless crisis | ‘One Day’ documentary

On April 21, 2022 teams of journalists from KGW News set out to chronicle Portland’s response to the homeless crisis over a single day. The documentary “One Day” features 14 unique perspectives on the crisis. Our journalists met people living in tents and RVs, rode along with firefighters, went to outreach events, spent hours in a busy emergency room and more. Together, the stories document how this crisis unfolds on Portland’s streets every single day.
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[@rebeccasirstad4919]

At 16 I was homeless in Portland. Worked full time, was clean, never littered. Had savings but couldn’t rent because I was a minor. It was so so hard to go to work everyday when my mind was 100% on figuring out where to sleep, somewhere safe. By the time I’d fall asleep there’d be cops or someone making me move. I remember sleeping under tarp one night after all my stuff was stolen when I was at work, 2 hours of sleep with 2 hours left and I wake up to a joggers dog peeing on my head. She laughed and told me to get a job. Washed my hair in my work sink and started work. My job was in a toy store, I’d throw birthday parties for kids. It’s easy to give up when going forward looks impossible. Be nice to everyone. The homeless are people too.

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

Can I ask why you weren’t in a foster care setting. You could have saved up money for when you turned 18?? 16 is just a kid😭😭😭😭😭

[@wesleybarton3871]

Dealing with karens when the clerks are in the same situation angers me. What the hell happened to our country?

[@johnfreeman6364]

Under 18 you are guaranteed fostercare. You can walk into any fire fighter station, police station or hospital and they would be required to let you stay until fostercare agent assists you

[@jukeboxprincess7475]

I don't understand why these people won't use a trash can

[@Bebedollie]

This comment is beautiful ty 💔💜

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

People shooting at her and her daughter in their RV is absolutely the lowest of humanity.

[@bigmatt503]

It's ridiculous, she honestly seems like she's doing what she can to keep her and her daughter safe and sheltered.

[@elinope4745]

China has alphabet agents in our country harassing our Chinese American citizens, hoping to control their political voice as well as force the skilled and wealthy ones back to China. Keep an eye out for your local patriotic Chinese Americans, China is deliberately attacking those people.

[@rsxlover05]

Man really wish she can find her own “compartment” soon for her and her daughter

[@teresaacevedo1731]

I agree ! Heartless people to do that to a woman and her child . They should be trying to help her than run her off. I pray she finds a permanent home for her family .

[@derekdavis1109]

Y’all don’t live here…..she DEFINITELY did something

[@kenkunz1428]

Someone working a fulltime job and still not being able to afford an apartment is a real indictment of our Society.

[@pcatful]

This will only increase. It's not only the wealth inequalities and privilege --WORK IS ENDING. There will be some menial labor and there will be a little skilled work but more and more machines are doing the work, and people are less necessary. Ancient societies had the dole. They realized that if they didn't feed people, they would revolt. Society has to provide a minimum standard of living or collapse.

[@lynnbaker2336]

Are rents ten hrand a month yet?

[@kenkunz1428]

@@lynnbaker2336 What is ten hrand?

[@adaptercrash]

If you wanna just hang out and quit moving around

[@lynnbaker2336]

@@kenkunz1428 you don't know a typo when you see it? Ten grand

[@lesleyhubble2976]

There was a man at 4.19 he looked so sad and grateful it brought tears to my eyes. How unfair that anyone’s life should be this way. Life is far too precious 😢

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I live in a independent flat in the UK but I want to move to America tell me that's possible for me to live in independent flat in America please Lesley Hubble friend.

[@ashotofmercury]

I saw him too - made me cry! 😔💔

[@philobetto5106]

PSST! hey! here's a tip ... STOP VOTING DEMOCRAT!!!! AND GROW A SPINE!!!

[@eztravels8318]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm currently in tears after seeing him. Went here to the comment section to comment abt it, and I saw your comment. So heartbreaking to see how unfair life could be. Imagine if one of them is your own parent, and if you can't do anything about it.

[@reneet2897]

I saw him too, his smile is so genuine and sweet

[@z.s.n.]

I was homeless in Portland for almost 3 years.. I have a history of drug addiction but managed to stay away from drugs while I was homeless. I worked two full time jobs and saved money. I met my now wife, we both worked together our asses off and made a series of strategic decisions to save our lives. We bought a car and started sleeping in that. We had one dog at that point which made it harder to find housing. We eventually found a room to rent in a beautiful house in a nice part of Portland. We got on a list for housing over a year before we found a place to live... just got a call from Portland about a week ago saying our number was pulled and could get housing! This is over 5 years after leaving Portland. My wife and I now own a horse, both have careers which we love, we have a beautiful place to live in a beautiful state (Ak). We kept a lot of the habits we learned from being homeless, like going daily to a gym ( not for showers anymore ), working out became an outlet for our struggles and we became totally jacked. We eat healthy fresh planned meals. We are what people probably call a power couple, because we had to learn to adapt to grow and learn and get strong to survive or die in the gutter. I thank God and my freedom for my ability to pursue liberty and work hard to better myself and my family's lives! People who were handed everything in life do not appreciate that!! I hope whatever you are going through now, you will find the strength the perseverance of will to conquer and pursue your dreams!!! God bless you all! Thank you for reading my long comment.

[@Jess1234]

proud of you

[@z.s.n.]

@@Jess1234 thank you!

[@anitaharris9243]

I read your comment! I'm so glad things worked out for you.

[@JacindaH]

I could not love this more! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@N.Sardone]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@SomeRandomdude857]

I lived in my truck after my divorce. The hardest thing was keeping presentable for my job. I kept it a secret and no one ever knew I remember finding a water hose to hang from a tree to shower. Bless those ladies for providing those showers.

[@mnkwazi]

@Steve Garrison glad you made it bro. Divorce can be brutal.

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I want to live in a nice independent apartment in America like I've got in the UK tell me that's possible Steve Garrison please help me I want to get away from my abusive mother please help me Steve Garrison my friend.

[@mnkwazi]

@@jamiedavies4545 IT depends on where you want to live mate. I am in Canada but just like the USA the major cities are expensive. Middle America is way cheaper.

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@mnkwazi Its Jamie Davies will you be my friend please Billy Ray Valentine my mate and friend? I love Canada as well Billy Ray Valentine my mate and brother.

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@mnkwazi Its Jamie Davies will you be my friend please Billy Ray Valentine my mate?

[@kgraham5820]

For all of us watching this from the comfort of our homes, on one of our many devices, we are truly, truly blessed. Thank y’all for reminding me because sometimes, I’m ashamed to say, I take it for granted. God bless.

[@brianoden1798]

I've always been lower middle class , I make between 19 and 25,000 dollars a year but I've ALWAYS had a job and a roof over my head . Yes I feel blessed.

[@rubyy.]

Thank you for these words, we forget

[@lynnbaker2336]

@@brianoden1798 as a formerly homeless person, I hardly concur !

[@GeeB1]

Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.

[@INTENTIONPEACE3]

That made my heart break hearing that little girl say she misses their compartment.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all.

[@joemarks8548]

Yeah she was not coached at all to do that. Sucker.

[@thedog5k]

@@TeezyT_Sunrise 😬

[@shannonfry8788]

I use to be homeless there, 😪 its hell, that from the grace of Jesus I've changed my life I'm not homeless anymore

[@chrissparks3254]

Amen 🙏. That’s amazing.

[@johnr9047]

Amen

[@Jay-kc1ql]

Glad you aren’t homeless anymore. What drew you to Portland in the first place? I’m just wondering why Portland is such a magnet that attracts homeless people.

[@shannonfry8788]

@@Jay-kc1ql I lived in Portland for 10 years I lived in Hood River outside of Portland nothing drew me there drew me farther away now I live in Colorado

[@crystalbluewire3339]

@Jay, Portland doesn't attract homeless people , Portland created homeless people. The rents and housing prices inflated beyond their worth almost overnight. My experience ; My darling beautiful super nice studio apartment ( heat and cable included) went from the $425 a month to $1200 a month. That was after the interior decorator came in and slapped on some wall paper and redid what did not be redoing . The apartment was well maintained by me . It had the charm and character of older days. Two things in particular were cool, the bathroom had the original honeycomb tile floor and the shower had flamingo pink and black tile. REAL tile. Nothing chipped or broken. Lots of closets and storage space. Now that was in 2001. Last time I checked on the place the listing price was $230,000 for that studio apartment. I hope that gives you a realistic perspective of what happened to my beloved City of PORTLAND. I moved away before it got as bad as it is now. Greater opportunity elsewhere. I will always be in gratitude of that beautiful city and the community that I lived in.

[@mattadoan-6436]

I have interacted with Daria @ Rite Aid for a while now. She ALWAYS has a big smile and is Incredibly friendly. I for real shop at this store above other pharmacies in my area because of the staff which is epitomized by Daria's friendly nature. In brief conversation when she told me she was homeless it was hard to wrap my head around. EVERY day EVERY interaction I've had she is GREAT. Even when being verbally abused by rough customers she just turns her cheek and snaps back into her outgoing vibrant personality. She would be a valuable asset for virtually any company or community lucky enough to have her.

[@kel7588]

I believe you, she really did make a positive impression, Prayers and blessings for you and Daria.

[@YA-qj8fx]

Hopefully someone reading this can rent her a room.

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

And yet you have not invited her to stay in your home. Why? Just asking. Are you homeless too? No , of course not. So........what is your excuse for not taking her in?

[@mattadoan-6436]

@@Heart2HeartBooks I praise the woman, tell you I've interacted with her enough for her to share some very personal, possibly quite embarassing info... & your thought is to correlate that with a high enough plausibility re: my not only having the means but ALSO not extending what I could? For what? To try & make a mean spirited point? Smh.🤦‍♂️ If your own personal interactions lead you to believe that about people in general, then you generally need more interactions with different people. Tell ya what. Lemme know when half of all homeless live with you and I'll gladly take the other half in my dorm room with me.👌 We can do this. FINALLY- someone with the answers! I'll get on Malaria next & will letcha know your part asap🍻 Edit- At first I didn't think this bore mentioning, as it's private... But if Dunning/Krueger taught us anything it's that ppl gotta spell it out for some others... FYI- she is EXACTLY the type of person who needs but a minor bump to get over the hump. If it were in anyway feasible I would've GLADLY offered her "longterm" assistance (time for her to work her way up waiting lists for low income housing subsidies and/or either directly or via referral: a link to a living wage job) rather than a 'weekend's' stay. Unfortunately, that's not in my means right now. Since you were raised right & have had the means to not only work but to save $ while progressing upwards throughout life: it'd be great if you could share how (besides trolling online) you give back so others might learn from your actions. Keep payin it forward fam👍

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

@@Heart2HeartBooks wondering the same thing?

[@serenangpalaka]

"I don't look like homeless but I am." Very heart breaking words...

[@GeeB1]

Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.

[@parkerplace2910]

My brother (a man in his 50s) became homeless in California for couple of weeks. I live several states away. He was a good person. We were raised by loving, hard working parents on a big farm. We had everything we ever needed. Popular, good looking, ultra talented and smart. He went to a major university on a scholarship. I didn't. He had a great job that paid more money than my job paid me. Traveled all over the world. Had bought a brand new and very beautiful apartment. However, after time, He chose to use alcohol and prescription drugs and began to loose it all in a slow and sad way. Our family helped him get into several rehab facilities over few years. Ultimately, he lost his job, was living in his car. I would order pizza and have it delivered to hotel rooms we were paying for him to live in. He passed away all alone in a hospital room a year ago. I miss him everyday. Addiction is real, Addiction kills.

[@brooketaney2279]

Utterly heartwrenching..

[@sab_1055]

It's a pandemic. I'm so sorry for your indescribable loss.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Even prescription drugs can be hazardous & some people think cannibis is safe but one of my friends went psychotic & killed a loved family member after smoking pot. Another became increasingly paranoid, untill he would no longer speak to even his closest friends & family, & completely alone in the world he killed himself.

[@kikkan7110]

So sorry for your loss, God bless!

[@catmandoo4u1]

You need to go Alanon.... not your fault. \

[@FlyingOverTr0ut]

I was homeless for 2 1/2 years, living in my car. Had several scary wake ups, the worst being someone crashing into my car at 2:30 AM while I was sleeping in it, destroying it and sending me to the hospital. I hope all these people get housed permanently.

[@tomatea2190]

i am brazilian.. i supose that USA has a lot of good condition for everyone that live there....

[@alphaomega8373]

@@tomatea2190 Keep on dreaming when life sucks.

[@sookiegirl8707]

@@tomatea2190 much better than Brazil I am sure but unfortunately we now have an administration of globalist that want to turn America Communist as well & force us into living like 3rd world countries. If something doesn’t change soon, America is doomed 😬😩

[@finallythere100]

But hey, let' taxes-pay for transgender surgery for 12 year olds whose parents oppose not. Homeless be damned.

[@monadugas9113]

Portland is about 72 percent white. “ interesting . And a crisis.

[@Neptune5667]

This is so powerful. It is so easy to judge these folks without realizing all the things they have gone through. It makes you so thankful for what you have.

[@gbh5912]

Umm, and why do you have anything? It's called being responsible for yourself

[@jamiedavies4545]

@@gbh5912 Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK how are you doing Gb H? Will you be my KZbin friend please Gb H my mate?

[@ashotofmercury]

@@gbh5912 GTFO with that!! 🤮🙄

[@CindyBargPP13]

@@gbh5912 Many of these people suffer from severe traumas.

[@GeeB1]

Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.

[@martykong7026]

:) THANKS MUCH for humanizing an ongoing issues we all have and see every day! ALL THE BEST to you and those that are struggling everywhere!

[@KGWNews8]

An update: Daria Anderson, one of the women featured in the documentary, has moved into her own apartment with her adult son. She'd been on a waiting list. “I cried for a couple days,” said Anderson, who had been sleeping in an emergency shelter at night, and working as a floor supervisor at Rite-Aid during the day. “I’ve just been looking around. It has four walls. This is an apartment!” Read more here: www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/homeless-woman-one-day-documentary-moves-apartment/283-3daf9aa0-6052-4117-bd04-feac4d5d3d2f

[@ritaturner9906]

I pray someone can help the 26 year old and her daughter.

[@crystalbluewire3339]

In NW PORTLAND ? What a luck of the draw.

[@Lissa11638]

So happy to hear this!!

[@SpeedOfNorris]

@@ritaturner9906 Yes, they were helped in June '22, a few months after the April filming. Family, Friends & an ex-employer helped her and her young daughter out ❣

[@cristinaherrera5321]

I do not cry easily. This, easily, made me tear-up. I love that lady.

[@KGWNews8]

UPDATE: The mother and her 5-year-old daughter featured in One Day have found housing. They just moved into a family shelter in Southeast Portland. After appearing in the documentary, Tianna McMullen said she heard from concerned family and friends - including a former employer. The Best Western Rivershore Hotel in Oregon City rehired her to help do laundry. “They saw me on the ‘One Day’ thing and were like, ‘Do you need a job?’ explained McMullen. “I loved working there. It was my home away from home.” She's now working hard to get her own apartment with her daughter. Read more here: www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/homeless-woman-daughter-housing-one-day-documentary/283-02c4fef3-d3f0-4ba1-bfa3-2f31b9fff58f

[@chef423]

Stop calling it a 'homeless crisis' its DRUG ADDICTS whom dont care for anyone in society!

[@burleybater]

This is definitely my smile of the day. Good luck and God bless, mama.

[@smiley9872]

@@burleybater mine too!

[@cristinaherrera5321]

It's irresponsible to continue to breed when you can't even shelter yourself and a child, nonetheless.

[@truthsayer9534]

“Seattle Is Dying” by KOMO was far more accurate about the root causes of homelessness. Putting lipstick on a pig, as your story did, actually hurts the cause.

[@softlanding138]

Thank you so much for all those who continue to selflessly assist, help and offer love and compassion to those human beings who have lost everything and struggle so terribly!

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all.

[@bobabooey4537]

Big scary problem right now and even more for the future. Its scary because when I was a kid 40 yrs ago..... homeless people didnt work. Homeless people when I was a kid were just homeless, no work. Today we have many homeless people who work and still cannot afford to live. Big problem.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Songs the real deal.

[@GeeB1]

Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.

[@ev500sam]

She’s so positive and cheerful! There’s no excuse for our senior population who are still working and I may add there’s no excuse for seniors in this Country to be sleeping on the ground! It’s shameful!

[@jayswavely6371]

If you don't prepare for your senior years you will have to work, if you can.

[@jayswavely6371]

@@marythomas1198 You choose to be personally responsible and you have a better chance for success. If you don't plan you are likely to hit your goals.

[@lsmith1237]

You must be at least 62 to get a reduced payment, 66 or 67 (depending on birth year) for full benefits, and at least 65 for medicare. Most people work until full retirement age.

[@fishgod9039]

Bad decisions bad decisions.

[@cats5351]

Homeless people are like feral people.

[@hanzgerberpresents]

I lived in Portland 2003-2004. At the time, I was younger and living out of my car, but the situation in the streets was nothing like it is now. One thing that I did see that was getting worse was gentrification. I can't imagine that having any positive effect on the current situation.

[@Burt472]

Thanks from Italy for a great report......The sadness of this tragedy is counter-balanced by the many volunteers who do help a lot......Thank you for all you do.....Fantastic human beings

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all.

[@melodioushaste]

The mom in the RV with the little girl seemed like a really good mom.

[@michelle_m4446]

So thankful they let her keep her pup with her in the shelter. I pray she finds housing. So many of us, myself included, are in the same or similar situation. Something has got to give.

[@gypsygirl9]

But i was thinking the poor pup stays in her car unattented while she works ?

[@PS-Straya_M8]

was thinking the same thing 😁🐕

[@annoyedgamer8847]

@@gypsygirl9 yes poor dog she should just give up her job to keep it company

[@annoyedgamer8847]

@@gypsygirl9 it’s telling that ppl like you are more worried about the dog

[@earnold1896]

@@gypsygirl9 I hope there's a room at work the dog can go.

[@kensleighgurske5921]

Dear Heavenly Father, as you know Portland Oregon is going through a lot and I just pray that you be with those whom are struggling and guide them through it all to show that when the problem is figured out that you will still be with them Amen

[@kiralevenson1706]

Amen.

[@mintyfresh569]

Amen

[@markusParkus233]

And nothing changed.

[@GeeB1]

Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.

[@TeresaAnnn]

Me and my family lived in a travel trailer for two years in Central Oregon (technically homeless for 2 years) after losing our 15-year rental because landlord retired and sold all his rentals. We learned really quickly that there were no more affordable rentals in Central Oregon. So, we purchased a travel trailer and lived in it for 2 years while we saved & saved until we were able to afford to buy our own home because it was actually easier & cheaper to buy a home at that time than it was to find and pay for another rental. We bought our home just months before the home prices increased to very high prices and if we would have waited even just a couple months longer to buy a home, we would still be living in our travel trailer guaranteed because the prices of homes are now out of reach for most average income households. The housing crisis in Oregon is real and it's just going to get worse because average Oregon wages don't match the rental prices anymore. Rental & home prices just keep increasing but the Oregon wages are not. I know another family with 6 kids who lost their rental about the same time we did and they lived in a motel room for many months and could not find a rental and they finally had to move away to another State just to find a home for their kids.

[@chewie2055]

Is it possible for u to move somewhere cheaper? If you have a hardworking man in your family who can work….my husband can get them a job tomorrow…..starting about 20 dollars an hour….this is in Florida….another more affordable state is Texas..

[@incorectulpolitic]

I read the highly 'intellectual' comments of the sheeple below the video. There are almost 6000 comments and NONE brought up the FREE, SIMPLE and ONLY solution to all problems: STOP BREEDING, aka have RESPONSIBLE sex, aka have sex without forcing innocent souls into this dimension of exploitation from all points of views, physical+ mental suffering and death. This is why Mr. Bill Gates and his gang are 110% right. Bill was and still is misunderstood. He wants to end the horrible cycle of exploitation of people from all points of views, suffering, misery and DEATH.... .

[@Avarcirith]

@@chewie2055 I live in Seattle. The problem is that these areas started out affordable and gradually got out of hand. There are so many factors involved with why people end up homeless, but as far as affordability goes, it comes down to this: when property developers and housing management companies realize they can get away with charging more, they will. Then they push and push it up as far as they can possibly go. Give it time, and greed always takes over. My neighborhood is getting absolutely destroyed by new "luxury" apartment buildings that cram people in like sardines and charge a fortune. My landlord just sold our older building to a developer who is going to tear it down and build one of those atrocities. We've all been given one month to leave. Never mind that it's the holidays. Never mind that most of us have lived here for years (some for 10+ years!), have always been on time with rent, and have always been employed. They just don't care, and ultimately the government doesn't either.

[@janemoore4395]

Life, jobs, living situations are so uncertain. Not a good idea to have 6 kids.

[@incorectulpolitic]

@@janemoore4395 Breeding like an animal just makes all activism pointless. It’s like they’re putting out a fire using gasoline thinking they’re using water. Breediots think they’re making an impact, whole time they’re making the problem bigger/worse by feeding it with more victims & perpetrators. What a joke. Breediots will never learn. The hubris is too strong in them. Most parents are honestly just terrible people that shouldn’t have had kids. The ownership they feel over the child is disgusting, they view the child as a slave, toy. They think the child should do everything for them and devote their life to their parents when it should be the other way around. 99% of breediots are just kids raising kids. When you walk by a graveyard you realize how pointless everything is. All parents are bad its just that some are worse. They compound the original crime. Original crime is bringing someone into a world like this and life is a fools errand you are sending them on since everyone dies. You compound the crime when u have no money for it knowing it needs money to have a ‘good’ life. You compound the crime when u abuse the kid and take your frustration for your bad life decisions on them. They are dealing with life so they are already sentenced to suffering enough from your stupidity. They compound the original crime with all the other crap but ultimately all parents did a bad thing. Sex is one thing and having kids is another. Even if birth control fails abortions have always been available. Now u might have to hop a plane or drive to another state but its still accessible. So having babies is a choice.

[@Cocobellaeh]

I throughly appreciated this documentary, very well produced and I really was captivated, with the visual content, it’s nice to see all angles of it. My favourite was the rite aid worker ❤ she is just so positive

[@amyc9155]

I used to run a drop in center in Lowell Massachusetts and do homeless outreach. I'll tell you something...the absolute sweetest, kindest, and giving people I ever encountered were the homeless that I did outreach for.

[@HMMELD]

Really

[@StraightFelon]

Yeah I’m sure the people that fucked up bad enough to be homeless are actually the “good ones” and the people who actually work and support themselves and family are bad…makes sense

[@Not_an_alligator]

​@@DG-ie5ip Aww, what are you gonna do if they start giving hand outs? You gonna cry?

[@thomaskaiakapu2672]

Really?? The homeless in my town were drug addicts that spit on you, steal from you and don't give a flying f#&k about anything or anyone.

[@mikewhite9818]

Largely not true. They are drug users, alcoholics, criminals and just plain lazy people.

[@chrismaupin]

Thank you for showing the story of the Rite Aid employee at the beginning - it really humanizes her and makes you rethink some stereotypes about the homeless. She works hard - has a job, contributes - but is having a hard time finding a place to live in that city.

[@menow.]

But that only truly describes about 1% of the homeless.

[@tangaz5819]

I was impressed by her too. People make so many assumptions about homeless people. Which is shameful.

[@menow.]

@@tangaz5819 The "assumption", which is CORRECT, is that most of them are JUNKIES.

[@Kat.Evangeline]

Resident Biden is worsening the situation by raising - doubling Gas Prices !

[@holls1626]

It shows the reality of how utterly fcked up the cost of living vs wages are here. A manager of a store should be able to afford at least a small place to live. I've worked at a hospital for 6 years as part of the surgical department and wouldn't be able to afford my own one bedroom apartment unless it was really far away from my work or in a very bad neighborhood, but even those are becoming unaffordable now. My boyfriend has a good paying full time job and still the only house we could maybe ever afford to buy in Portland is in a neighborhood where there are shootings every.single.day. I hate it when I see comments that tell people to just "move away". How can someone afford to move if they can't afford to save for moving expenses?..... I don't believe this is only a Portland problem though. It seems to be happening in a lot of places in the U.S. Biden needs to take care of Americans first so that we will be stable enough to help other countries. Just my opinion.

[@melissagrice]

Managing money is different from accumulating wealth, and the lack of investment education in schools may explain why people struggle to maintain their financial gains. I personally benefited from the market crisis as I embrace challenging times while others tend to avoid them. Well, at least my advisor does too, jokingly….

[@ridg3rs]

I agree with you and I believe that Professionals are currently dominating the market since they have access to both the necessary strategy for making money in this industry and exclusive insider market information.

[@Florencecoxx]

I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading bitcoin on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more.

[@melissagrice]

Personally, I would always advise getting a professional help so they can steer you through the choppy market.

[@Florencecoxx]

I’m Glad i stumbled on this. Please, if its not too much of a hassle for you, can you drop the details of the expertise that assisted you and how to get in touch with him?

[@melissagrice]

@@Florencecoxx I get guidance from *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* . Most likely, the internet should have his basic info..

[@andygrayson7485]

The American Dream has turned into a nightmare, its quite unreal this can happen on such a scale, respect to all involved ❤

[@joyroyster8935]

The haircut lady and the shower 🧼 ladies are so special💜It takes a community to help the homeless. May the Lord Bless those that provide these services with dignity 💜

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes joy royster I see it every day just like nyc 😳😳😱😭😭❤️

[@patriciaduncan6523]

make good decisions early in life, go to school, never do drugs or alcohol Study hard, go to church, be kind & generous and stay away from liars, losers & never do well sorts! Save your money & you just might do A ok!

[@shannonstone5205]

As I watched this, I got so emotional hearing the sad stories of how hard the struggle is and what these people have gone through. My husband found himself homeless 10 years ago, and he spent many rough nights either literally outside, or in an abandoned warehouse. He did not have a stable life growing up, his mother brought men into their home who were abusive to him and she allowed it!! He no longer speaks to her and she makes dumb excuses and doesn't see any wrong in how she mothered him growing up!! Later, as a teen, he acted out, got sent to juvenile detention centers, and became addicted to drugs. In the throes of being homeless, he went to church, tried to find work, helped at shelters, and eventually he befriended an older lady who actually saw him for the amazing person he is. She let him stay in her home, the basement was like a one bedroom apartment. As long as he worked, helped with yard work, etc She basically became his "second mom". We met 7 years ago, I fell for him the moment we locked eyes we were working in the same department store and he was already clean from all drugs!! We now have a beautiful apartment, 2 sweet cats, both have new and great jobs. He works 50 hours a week and he will never go back to his past. People need to stop being so judgemental of others situations, this world would be so great with more compassion and love for your fellow humans!!! .

[@megyoung7947]

I hear you Sis...I was a homecoming princess in high school and became homeless secondary to cocaine addiction. Now clean 35 years, grADUATED FROM THE uNIVERSITY OF cALIFORNIA AND AM A lICENSED THERAPIST. i HAVE WORKED WITH THE HOMELESS and loved it. Congrats to you and your soulmate, keep on keepin on honey and reach out to those comin in! Bleessings, Meg

[@vanessadobbins6885]

Beautiful testimony!!!!!! People can be so cruel, heartless and evil towards those who have fallen on hard times. God bless you and your husband!!!!!!!

[@HMMELD]

@@vanessadobbins6885 You got that right. So right! I knew a guy who was on the ropes, devastated by medical conditions, and was amazed how many people either did not care or some actually tried to push him over the edge.

[@HMMELD]

Shannon, thank you for sharing that. So glad things worked out for all 4 of you. quite true even from people in their very own family sometimes and in his case his very own mother. She sounds worthless, I don't blame your husband for not talking to her, not having anything to do with her. I know somebody who would go on and on about family should help family yet wouldn't even help his very own brother when, thru no fault of his own, was racked with medical conditions, lost his job, could barely walk - even though he had the means to help and from what I understand tried to actually push him into homelessness. Completely correct. That's part of the problem - people think its all the individuals fault conveniently forgetting how many people helped them along the way. All this nonsense about self-reliance when they had free education and tax breaks and yes many times help from individuals or family members to see they don't fall thru the cracks or become homeless. After they got a ton of breaks they puff their chest out and claim they did it on their own. The stereotypes of homeless being worthless down-n-out losers who caused their own problems are, in many cases, just not true. That your husband found somebody who befriended him, see the potential in him, took him under their wing is very fortunate. I know a guy who was once homeless and the kind of "help" he got was handed some literature, pointed to the nearest shelter and shoved in that direction. Another thing I noticed was that people don't want to help b/c they feel the homeless are totally ungrateful but it would seem to me that getting somebody off the streets would be its own reward. Helping somebody become a productive member of society would be its own reward. Ever hear of Homeless to Harvard? The Liz Murray story.

[@KGWNews8]

Wow Shannon. Thank you for sharing you and your husband's story.

[@christinebarnes1029]

What a fantastic documentary. Very moving and thought provoking.

[@danasandlin2435]

I worked in Portland for three months in 2008, cleaning up flood victims...there was a very large GoodWill center where all things that came into GW were sorted and sold right off the sorting tables...I was shocked by the sheer amount and the good quality of all the second hand items that they were selling (leather purses; designer clothing, etc)..it was obvious that even at that time that people were losing their homes/places to live and were having to turn out all of their living items to be sold by others...these were not people just giving a few worn items to GW--these were entire households that were being turned over to GW because the people could no longer house their belongings...it was a bit shocking and overwhelming...dts/usa

[@jeff503pdx]

I used to be a young jerk to homeless people but ive changed a lot and have more empathy. Having gone through job losses I feel for them. All these helpers are angels. Anyone can become homeless.

[@rerun3283]

Anyone can be homeless, that's true. That's why all these junkies and hipsters on a crime vacation who are choosing to be homeless are so vile. They're eating up resources that people with actual hardships need.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Your confused and mistaken. Homelessness has destroyed Portland as a livable city. KGW selects atypical cases when in fact the political class does not have the will to fix the issue.

[@jeff503pdx]

@@Dog.soldier1950 I understand anger towards it, I still have some but its a mix group of people and they're not all the same. Some people so need help.

[@PapagenoMF]

@@Dog.soldier1950 Let me guess. You have probably never visited Portland in your life.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

@@PapagenoMF sorry wrong guess

[@lenal985]

Watching this video brought back so many memories of living in and around Portland. For 2 years my son and I were homeless and living off of 162nd and Burnside. Having to learn how to survive, to be safe at night, to find a place where to park, so I could sleep and then go to work construction. We had problems but we also had other homeless individuals that would watch out for us. We lived in tarps, to tents and then finally buying an older car helped us. Being able to work helped, but not being able to afford the high rent was what forced us to become homeless. Thank God for those organizations such as the free portable showers, receiving medical care through NARA Indian Health Clinic, and Outside In. No one ever says that they will never be homeless....but it only takes being 1 paycheck away from being on the streets. The saddest thing is knowing that there are families with kids that are living on the streets. I wish that those who participated in the video are safe and have made progress in getting the services that they need.

[@tyclark8162]

Lena, you are a veryyy rare gem amongst a pile of diamonds. If everyone had struggled n overcome all those issues you faced daily. This world would be beyond awesome imho. I too had many difficult times in my own life. Yet nothing compared to your own. May God Bless your life, n stand tall.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Songs for real music.

[@darrencarr9958]

A lot of compassionate people.....RESPECT!

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all man

[@gigiwahba1342]

So many of us in rural towns don't see houseless/homeless folks, their plight is not a common topic of conversation. I enjoyed sharing your visits with the folks in the film and glimpsing the community. 5200ish going through the winter outdoors, wow!

[@SunnyMouseEars]

I was homeless most of my HS years . I lived in cars , squats , and basically wherever I could . There’s no explanation I can give that’ll make anyone what it feels like.

[@janemoore4395]

High School? Why weren't you living with your parents?

[@parkerbohnn]

In Canada rent is more than what people earn working. So soon almost everyone who doesn't own a home will be homeless. At least its warmer in Portland.

[@janemoore4395]

@@parkerbohnn - I don't understand how anybody can even want or afford kids anymore. Such a decay of society.

[@lynnbaker2336]

As a formerly homeless person, I can relate!😢

[@BigBurden]

Found myself on the very streets in this video for a few months last year. I’m very grateful to be out of that situation and doing better in life but I’ll never forget the great people who helped me with meals, showers, and friendship despite my situation. Love to everyone still out there.

[@MS-st1zb]

I am glad people care it is hard to climb back to the top after you lose your footing on the ladder. It happens, it's life. The people I see helping on the streets are true disciples.

[@MS-st1zb]

Oh and glad you made it out, good luck to you in the future.

[@davidroscoe3815]

This situation is a tragedy playing out all over the western world. The route of the problem is Governments and banks commoditizing human dwellings as investment vehicles, doing all they can to ensure these dwellings continue to rise in price and remain in a supply shortage. Government willingly dividing society into winners and losers.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

Why were you in the streets?

[@kriss1750]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 None of your business

[@tinman3586]

This is what happens when you let shady companies buy up residential properties all over the country that are meant for regular people to live in.

[@johannacox3267]

Exactly, they raise the rent for their greedy selves so no one can afford it, When is this going to be confronted? This should not be allowed, rent should be capped by a certain percentage and it should be made a law, this is ridiculous! No one should work 2/3 jobs or have multiple people under 1 roof just to pay rent! People who could do something about this need to stop turning a blind eye!!

[@teddy7746]

Wow that opening shot was so good, serious compliments to the cinematographer and editors or whoever did that.

[@GeeB1]

Americans are TAXED TO DEATH and can't make 'ends meat' and gradually start to lose everything. The state/federal government takes (steals) too many taxes from Americans and just can't afford to live....especially, single people.

[@angeltait4682]

It hurt so bad to hear that man say one day he would be somebody. Sir you already are. Made me cry. Praying for all of you

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Songs the real deal man I can't lie.

[@unclecharley]

start voting for people who give houseless people more resources then

[@Smellymelonz]

@@unclecharley like who? Republicans? 😂

[@carriebizz]

I love how April calls them our outdoor guests that's very respectful 🙏

[@mallninja9805]

Funny, I kind of hate it. It seems like a euphemism to gloss over the scale of their suffering. They are not guests, they are homeless in the country that is most equipped to help them in all the world. Where our politicians spend all of their time playing red vs blue instead of coming together to do something constructive. Where we spend trillions on a failed attempt to export Americanism to Afghanistan, while leaning on April to plaster over our own citizens suffering with platitudes and donated apple oatmeal.

[@dmm29]

My heart breaks for all the people who become homeless. Every precious person has their own circumstances and struggles that led to their homeless status. Rents are exorbitantly high and affordable housing, even for the disabled, is severely lacking. It is shameful that so many Americans are struggling and suffering.

[@ashtonyoshi6811]

When that guy said now he has chance to give back to his community what he has taken from them ❤ just ❤.

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

I am truly humbled by how these people are handling their situation.

[@bonsummers2657]

Why wasn't the situation as destitute in 1980, for example? What happened to make the problem?

[@kathrynbeecher2963]

@@bonsummers2657 Potential renters didn't have to pay a non-refundable fee just to apply for an apartment in 1980. Crummy apartments back then cost less than 1/4 the minimum monthly wage of a full time worker, while rents on dives are over 5/8 of those monthly wages now, which disqualifies applicants, who are required to have an income 3 times higher than rent. Monthly rent for a decent one bedroom apartment is currently higher than the monthly mortgage payment on a 3 bedroom house. Realistically, that's a big part of the problem. When you rent, it's not hard to lose your home through no fault of your own, but once you lose your home, it is very, very hard to keep your job. And if you lose your job while you have no permanent address, it's almost impossible to secure employment. Employers see a homeless, jobless person the same way most of our society does. They don't want them nearby.

[@DynastyTrickDogs]

@@kathrynbeecher2963 thanks for writing that, I didn't know why either because I wasn't born yet

[@GB-gf3dm]

@@kathrynbeecher2963 Those are symptoms. They are not the problem.

[@GB-gf3dm]

@@DynastyTrickDogs Don't be fooled. Those are symptoms. They are NOT the problem. The problem is massive amounts of illegal and legalized but out of control immigration. How in the world can you expect to suddenly increase a nation's population by MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS of people over the space of a relatively FEW YEARS and NOT run out of affordable housing?? You CAN'T. As the evil Democratic leaders broke the immigration system by IGNORING it they didn't even bother to build large amounts of affordable housing to keep up with the DEMAND they were fueling. And after all of the cheap housing was filled up in the 1980's - 1990's all that was left was expensive building and other factors that are direct results of the lack of affordable housing. Even now, with our homeless crisis in the hundreds of thousands of people, the wicked, self-serving Democratic Party and it's bleeding heart voters keep allowing in excessive amounts of people! Now they are FILLING UP HOTELS and any other venue that will hold them! He that has eyes LET HIM SEE. You open your damn eyes and stop voting for your abusers and homelessness will vanish like magic. Until then ANY Democrat city gets what it deserves. And the Dem cities have the biggest homeless problems -yet they have the MOST MONEY to fix it. A paradox? Absolutely not. It's called evil. He that has eyes LET HIM SEE. LINKS: www.google.com/search?q=illegal+immigrants+affordable+housing+crisis&oq=illegal+immigrants+affordable+housing+crisis&aqs=chrome..69i57.19965j0j9&client=ms-android-americamovil-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[@juliaelrod2154]

I lived in Portland 20 years ago. It was obvious where the city was headed back then. This is what comes from ignoring the issues going on in your city.

[@Lola-cg6yp]

You are so right!

[@Jess1234]

Liberals focus on the stupidest S..T but not important ones like this !!!!!!

[@thebee3909]

I did too. And I agree.

[@Julia_BH]

True my ex was homeless in Portland when he was 16, nearly 20 years ago now. It used to be kind of trendy to be homeless in Portland, now it’s out of necessity more than anything else. I can barely pay rent myself, so I understand how easily it can happen.

[@hauntedhighway2166]

Your comment is exactly correct. Lack of competent governance has destroyed a once thriving city.

[@emigoth]

Amazing job guys 💪🏻 Big up from Italy 👍🏻❤️👍🏻

[@sueerving4128]

I lost my home and had to live in my small Ford for 4 months. It was the most horrible experience of my life. God bless the homeless. There should be a lot more resources to help them.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Pigs should have wings, then they could fly.

[@painmagnet1]

$85 million per year is the city budget for 6,000 homeless people. Tell us again that there isn't enough money.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all

[@willamettejohnson329]

it’s disgusting how they are viewed as subhumans and their murder on subways as viewed on progress by the right. you are supported and you are a brave person! don’t ever let society judge you or get you down. you are full of worth and I bless you for still caring about your unhoused neighbors ❤

[@CommanderRiker0]

@@willamettejohnson329 The "subhuman" you are referring too tried to kill multiple elderly women unprovoked. I would say that qualifies as "subhuman" regardless of your political affiliation no? As long as we have people like you minimizing the victims of these violent predators we will continue to have them. You are the problem.

[@vanadians3819]

All these people deserve love and support. Even without an address they ARE somebody's.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Guy spits the truth.

[@NunYaaBizz]

If you feel like they deserve love and support let them in your house on neighborhood crip

[@MA-jx6yq]

Hey fool... just keep voting for democrats so YOUR children will get what is comming to them because of YOUR vote! lol

[@alicevtanjoco6244]

Illegal aliens and criminals are treated better by the American government.

[@cheaserceaser]

They need to stop taking drugs. They are nothing. Who cares!

[@styphlynne8253]

Beautiful Americans Coming Together ! Stay strong fellow citizens.

[@jewcyk8268]

I wish the best for homeless trying to find a better life, but the ones who keep damaging our businesses and robbing people at knifepoint deserve an extremely ruthless awakening. Asylum or prison for the violent ones/thieves. The rest lets do our best to help.

[@kami-oshi.kronii]

It breaks my heart to see this. I'm an Amazon Driver in Portland, and it's gotten so bad in the last few years. Almost anywhere that you could imagine trying to set up a camp or RV there is one now. The clean up crew folks weren't lying, it's literally just a rotation. I'll see camps, then one day they'll be gone and people cleaning up. Then a week later more folks have moved in. And it just repeats over and over again. I wish I was somehow able to help people, but I'm barely making it myself. I work 40-60 hours a week and am barely surviving the cost of living out here. In fact, if I didn't rent from a friend, and lived alone, there is no way I could do it. Unfortunately I also do not know how to solve the issue, because as someone said in this video, it's a complex situation. Some of it is insane rent inflation over the last 5 years, mostly caused from out-of-state investors buying literally EVERYTHING up and fixing rent prices. Some of it is a broken healthcare system. A lack of mental health care. I don't know what the solution is, but at the current rate, a lot of people that were barely making it will no longer be making it with the cost of everything being what it is in 2022.

[@veganjem]

I was homeless on and off for years, 10x. I would find a place, then couldnt afford it and get kicked out. Due to me having a deep understanding of what it is like.. I did take in a variety of people over the years.. 35 people at various times. It always seemed to go the same way. People get really comfortable at the 2 week time mark.. All the help they do around the house slows down or stops. Some pay rent for a month, then decide they want a discount or are not in the mood to pay it at all. I finally had to quit helping people when I got robbed. Also threatened by one guy when I would not drive him where he wanted, when he wanted. Someone told me that the drugs people are on now makes helping people difficult cuz they are unpredictable. I think that abandoned stores and malls need to be opened up and used as shelter for these people.. many are campted outside unused buildings..its too much for one person to do

[@holls1626]

Facts. I think about all of those things every day. I also wonder how many more people are going to develop serious mental health issues from dealing with the ever increasing stress that started 2 years ago. I know that I have changed. My job is very stressful, but even when I'm not at work, I can never fully relax. I'm constantly on guard, wondering if my car will get stolen/broken into, my house will get robbed, some twacked out drug addict will try to rob me....and I'm not feeling fearful as much as I'm feeling anger about how messed up everything has become. I know I'm not the only one who is experiencing these same feelings. What will happen when people start snapping from all of the pressure? But, on the other hand, maybe I'm reading too much into the situation. Maybe I'm imagining things are worse than they seem. Who knows?🤷‍♀

[@CitarNosis317]

Don't feel bad for not helping man. There are people with billions of dollars and they choose to simply do nothing. Influencers who keep pushing out crap content on TikTok, Instagram, and whatnot, while doing 0 to help these. I also blame the political system worldwide as well - it's not just a US issue. Back like 50 years ago, even in the socialist states you could get like a "sponsored house" where a young couple was able to choose from a few house designs, and they got the land cheap, the house was affordable, etc. And, there were these soviet bloc houses that allowed many people to live under a small footprint. Honestly, they are not so bad. Certainly much better than this.

[@kami-oshi.kronii]

@@holls1626 Don’t think you’re imagining it. Literally everyone I have spoken to about this sort of thing agrees or at least feels it too. The massive increase in shootings shows some of what happens when people start snapping. It’s about to be awful for everyone in coming years, food is going to become a big global issue. It already is but it’s going to get way worse

[@veganjem]

@@holls1626 Things really are worse. We have California moving to Arizona and everywhere else. Every day we learn of a new tragedy of mass shootings, to where if it doesnt happen for a day, this is unusual. I had a guy at a Circle K come up to my car and threaten to cut himself and put blood on my car if I didnt give him money. Its to the point of very scary at times. I care, I want to help but handing out money wont fix that guy. He is threatening people with doing something really gross. if gas goes up to $10 a gallon, we are gonna be at a stand still.. no one will be able to continue..

[@ESO529]

I live half-way around the world and saw this docu by accident. My heart goes out to all these people - the homeless and those who help. So touching and beautiful to see so many people still being compassionate about their "neighbors". Having seen a lot of the devastation and total misery created by the US governments in other countries I can't help but wonder: why doesn't the US government take care of its own people and leave other countries/people alone? The US would be love instead of hated if the government would learn that everyone has the same rights. Good luck to all of you!!!

[@beckythornton6470]

Please do not believe this political bullshit! I live here and know first hand that way too many people use lies and manipulation to avoid any personal responsibility for themselves. Yes, there are legitimately poor, struggling people who are mentally ill, or otherwise unable to fend for themselves. But many of these supposed downtrodden are whats known as hucksters. They want to get HIGH, HOUSED, FED, TREATED MEDICALLY, TRANSPORTED and ENTERTAINED on someone elses dime. They use and abuse. They rob, riot and destroy with impunity, and make sad faces to the camera while they laugh behind our backs. This so called documentary is just another American lie. Don't be sucked in, you sound like an intelligent and kind person. Reserve judgement until either you come here and see for yourself, or this thing plays itself out. This country is in major trouble, do not ever emulate it or believe it is a "better" place to live. Older countries who have preserved their traditions have so much more that is real to offer.

[@orclover2353]

Remember that people have rights but also have to be wise. Portland is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live, which is why it costs so much to live there. Like imagine people complaining they can't afford downtown Manhattan or the Paris, that is similar to people complaining about not being able to afford Portland. It is like living a permeant vacation. Most of the non-addicted homeless in Portland could change their lives in one day by buying a bus ticket to a great plains state like Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, ND, or SD where housing and jobs are plentiful. But people don't want to live in an extreme weather environment, small town, even if the bare necessities are easy to get. Moving to a location because of weather, politics, environment means a certain amount of risk. Our ancestors would have moved because of the desire for basic needs not to live in a permanent vacation setting or because of common politics.

[@crystalbluewire3339]

@Orc Lover . . Not to mention idiotic. I would wager that you have NEVER been to Either Paris or Manhatten. Let alone ND , SD, NE or anywhere else you reference. You seem to have a pat solution. Hey maybe YOU should run for President .

[@orclover2353]

@@crystalbluewire3339 I am merely saying that criticizing a city like San Francisco and Portland isn't fair because they are amazing cities because they happen to be situated in some of the greatest geography on the planet for humans to live in. People flock to west coast cities for the social programs and the easy living but this can only happen for so long before the area is saturated. There are two known outcomes...either Portland and San Francisco will be much harsher against the addicted to the point where the unhoused and addicted move away, which will create a better environment for those still left to receive services, or these cities will continue to address the issue by decriminalizing and attempting to use social programs when there aren't enough people to serve the programs. The tax payers will leave and the cities will decay for a time. Urban saturation is not a new thing, but people have only moved for location and services recently. In the last generations it is was jobs and housing.

[@mikearchibald744]

@@orclover2353 Weather is why they move, so they don't freeze to death. You think a drug addict living in a tent can just pack up to north dakota and somebody will hire them ASAP and get them a house? What company wants a drug addict working there?

[@malcolmlagares8245]

This is such a heartbreaking story.

[@CTJENN]

Thank God, I have never experienced homelessness. A horrible thing, but wonderful to see so many people giving back!

[@ingood0867]

OMG I cant believe that she has such an upbeat attitude while being homeless. I'm going to work on not complaining about my life. This made me cry.😭

[@big_red9253]

It's called meth 🤣🤣

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

You didn't even state who you're talking about.

[@agnesvic1863]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 I think is the 60yr old woman

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

@@agnesvic1863 That's not enough. One should specify.

[@stonerman8450]

@@big_red9253 Just because you need it doesn't mean everyone does.

[@rossanazemek664]

I am touched and humbled. I love the understanding this story has shared. What a wonderful servant-heart moment.

[@milothemillennial4917]

Such good people working at those food kitchens makes me want to go work at one too even volunteer

[@careygoss742]

I feel for everyone without a home or safe place to sleep. I have been there. Ill keep them in my prayers.

[@BC-go5yl]

WTF Wow I know the Rite Aid lady. She's so nice.

[@maryholloway5487]

I love her!!! 💝💝

[@donnanoble6860]

Please try to help her

[@beachbreath2504]

It would be great if everyone who knows her could help her find a room to rent.

[@Krankhafter]

@Matt it's not always as simple as having a full time job. Once you're homeless in Portland, it's really difficult to get off the street. Most apartments require a mailing address, birth certificate, credit check, some require you to make over a certain dollar amount per month, etc. ect. She could have medical debt or something holding her back. Who knows. 🤷‍♀️ I wish this documentary shared how these people ended up homeless so people would understand how easily it can happen and how hard it can be to escape, but I understand they didn't want to breach their privacy too much.

[@wesmahan4757]

This is quiet but extremely powerful. Thanks KGW for producing this. This might well equal 100 evening news segments, in it's impact on viewers.

[@lorewebb8980]

This was quiet and tame. It affected me too, but the drugs and mentally ill get just enough money from the Government per month to get their drug fix for the day. Not the real help that is needed. Yes there are many that are trying hard to get a fresh start, but more that are weak and broken..

[@lorewebb8980]

The media is shoving everthing else down our throat everynight but thsse kind of issue's. These are most important. Along with fentonal overdoses and how many die each day from black on black crime. In my city every weekend many innocent children die from stray bullets. It should be mandatory for mainstream media to cover these numbers in every city in America. Only then is when people will wake up and want to help there own.

[@TeezyT_Sunrise]

KZbin Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song says it all dude.

[@mycosys]

Thank you for a sensitive and nuanced coverage of ordinary humans who have been failed by our fractured society.

[@thomasyerosic5683]

Don't take anything for granted!!God bless and help these people and there furry friends👍✌️

[@sbbrackelmanns6143]

I’m so afraid of ending up that way! We are all one to two checks away from losing it all.

[@habibba2323]

This is how the system works, either you end up homeless or you end up in debt. Sickening

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

Why is it that way here in America? I have been working and saving since I was 7 years old. Selling news Papers in Brooklyn was my first business at 7. I have been saving 20% of my gross since day one. Taught to me by my mother. I am far from two paychecks from homelessness. Funny that during the pandemic when people were all given tens of thousands in stimulus checks and free unemployment that people bought new cars and tv's and on and on. Invested everything I got. People are one or two paychecks away from being homeless because your average American is Stupid. Plain and simple. I am 64 and have more money than god. I know this because every Sunday god is begging for money in the churches!

[@sandramarten3495]

SB You are so right. People ask me why I work so hard at two jobs. But I see so many people living on the streets everyday it drives me to to not let this happen to me. Cuz I know that it could .

[@habibba2323]

@@sandramarten3495 I work three jobs , 6 days a week.

[@Not_an_alligator]

​@@DG-ie5ip You're such a nasty individual, haha. Time to log off of KZbin 😂

[@egregiouslydisappointed2228]

I was homeless for the last ten years due to disability and high rent prices, no family and low income. I am a twice college graduate with high honors and on the alumni. I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20 years and then a Surgery Coordinator for 12 yrs. I spent my entire life helping people, going to church, taking care of the elderly. I am a good person, very polite and intelligent as well as very , very clean. I am still living in my van. I too get staring people who make very rude remarks. When you are homeless, you are at rock bottom. You feel helpless, exhausted form stress due to survival being the daily routine. I am alone and was stalked because I have a nice vehicle. I am still homeless , but now have a good place to park at night at my church. Still, I get so lonely and feel like I am on the fringe of society. I miss simple things like sitting at a table to prepare a sandwich or trying to sort out my medications. The little things lin life most take for granted, being able to see after dark and being able to walk around and move and not sit in a van all day because it's raining and no money to go anywhere inside. The hateful people, the people with every advantage hating us just because we have nothing and no one to help us are the meanest, coldest, judgmental people in the world. Shame on them.

[@lisaperry5999]

Is the list for low income housing long where you live? I have heard in the larger cities it can take 10 years

[@95KIPPIE]

That couldn’t have been said any better, and I hope things turn around for the better for you guys soon

[@stevenobrien3722]

I agree with Sebastian Savage below. I’ve known Many people who spin a good tale very convincingly about what kind of person they are and the facts just don’t add up that they’re living on the street. As I noted earlier, there is a behavior problem. Not a homeless problem. There are plenty of homes that are available for rent starting at $600. I literally just looked it up on Craigslist. Somebody working a minimum wage job can afford that. Don’t believe the fictitious stories pumped out by the poverty pimps! Oh and by the way, I slept in my car a few nights by choice as it saved money and time instead of driving home. That is not homeless.

[@egregiouslydisappointed2228]

@@lisaperry5999 portland. the list is over ten yrs here too

[@egregiouslydisappointed2228]

@Sebastian Savage I'm sorry you feel that way. I have my diplomas, just not my health. Peace

[@thevintagevixen268]

When a film only gives you half the story it is because they want you to see it the way they do and not allow you to draw your own conclisions. And that makes me feel like I am being played. So I watched this objectively. I saw a couple living in a tent who made nothing but excuses yet used all the right phrases ( "we pray", "we start a fire to stay warm", "we put in hours to get help but we are not (fill in the blank) so we can't get no help".), etc. But they said they had an income and used to have a home. After seeing the absolute pig sty of their tent, I had to wonder if that was why they lost their home. Was it condemned or did their landlords evict them because they lived in filth like that? Then I saw a woman working a f/t job who had a neat clean car, not filled with trash, who slept in a make shift shelter rather than in a tent outside in the cold amongst garbage. She was doing what she could to help herself rather than whining about not getting help while living in squalor. Even in the most dire circumstances, we have choices. So who would you rather help? Someone helping themself or someone making excuses?

[@cody4986]

You're so right. The only homeless person I saw that was trying to get themselves out of their situation was that lady working at Rite Aid. God bless her. All the others that are just content with living on the street doing nothing but drugs need to be forced into rehab or jail.

[@LordHorst]

@@cody4986 It's very easy to judge while you are sitting on a high horse.

[@cody4986]

@@LordHorst My horse is very low to the ground thank you very much!

[@LordHorst]

@@cody4986 Your comment suggests otherwise.

[@cody4986]

​@@LordHorst Just curious, what area do you live in? Is it anywhere on the west coast of America?

[@halliestephen-castro4828]

This was a beautifully presented documentary that exhibited the multiple layers that contribute to the homeless/houseless problem. Compound that with multigenerational trauma, addiction and so many other issues, this isn't an easy fix by shoveling money at it. This needs comprehensive, multifaceted approach to tackle the issues that so many people face. It's not just Portland, Seattle, LA and Philadelphia. It's your cousin, friend, sister, niece, nephew... We all own this. As a society, we need to fix it. .

[@mermaidtails4391]

I give a lot of respect and credit to those who are doing whatever they can to help in whatever way they can

[@glenchapman3899]

I was homeless for one day, with no money and nowhere to stay. I got through it but it was the most miserable 24 hours of my life. I have no idea how these people make it through day after day. Maybe we should all spend a day living like this, I bet there would be a major change in attitude to this problem.

[@meezerthyme]

Especially try living like the poor man in a wheelchair with an amputated limb.

[@veganjem]

I agree... put Biden and Pelosi there for a day. I bet some major changes would happen!

[@mnkwazi]

@Glen Chapman I agree and more importantly a change in government policy.

[@JENDALL714]

I was homeless for 3 days, I moved to a new city on January 1st, and I couldn't move into my apartment until the leasing manager came back to work on the 3rd, I had to stay in a Motel 6 for 3 days, the humanity of it all!

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

So true, you never know where you will find yourself, your life can change in a minute!!

[@othodlessure1423]

Portland Oregon, what my home, 50 years and I love Portland, it's so sad to see the condition, of all the beautiful places I used to love so much,

[@work2gather]

I happened on this video and watched it because I have been homeless in PDX, mostly in the downtown area because that is were the meals and shelters were. I don't think anyone who has been homeless can ever forget what they experienced. It is a day-by-day existence, with little hope for permanent solutions. It was an interesting view on the issue, including the business and services parts of the problem. What happens now is not solving the problem, and when something disastrous happens it will become a much larger issue. In economic crises, people move to big cities thinking there will be more jobs. I wish better solutions would be created now.

[@carmenl163]

Beautifully made documentary, with much love, respect and attention to detail. As someone from Western Europe I cannot imagine how much these people struggle. The US has sadly become a glimmer of the diamond it once was. Therefore, I am happy to see that all those compassionate people still have hearts of gold.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes true carmenl 163 🙂👍❤️

[@Burt472]

It does esp hit me because we know all this is happening in the richest country in the world ( which spends billions in the military......)

[@wolfiesworld9361]

Wait a minute here. You have less homeless people in western Europe? But in the US, we have the corporate, uber capitalist way. Are you saying putting profits over people and relying on "trickle down" money from rich people and corporations might not be best?!?! What? I mean, we expect everyone to take care of themselves over here...( oh yes, even "welfare queens" only make rent, or less) and that does not produce the happiest country, health and wellness? I personally like seeing poor, miserable people to remind my husband and I to work harder at our horrid jobs. Life should suck. S

[@JDAbelRN]

Yeah sure, then why millions of Mexicans and other people are risking life and limb to get into USA? Because there is work and opportunity waiting for them, not a handout. They want to make something of their lives and send money home to their families.

[@JDAbelRN]

@@wolfiesworld9361 go emigrate to Europe then, dumba**

[@Rachel-ul8et]

In the same weekend two different colleagues were assaulted and one had a cheek bone broken, another had his jaw broken by homeless. There is no efforts to take dangerous people off the streets. If Portland is not made safe I am moving my business. That’s all I ask, make it safe. Currently it is a dangerous place to live

[@beckythornton6470]

I understand your frustration. Too much pity that passes for empathy, allowing the folks who work hard and try, to end up frequently at the mercy of the deranged, addicted and remorseless. As well as a ridiculous governing system that acts like it is normal to be assaulted for riding the bus, or out for a walk.

[@no_peace]

My cousin was homeless for several years due to financial issues related to being disabled. She was assaulted so badly by housed people that she had to stay in the hospital for a couple weeks. What about that problem?

[@Jay-kc1ql]

Oh my! The video was good for what it was intending to portray, but it’s almost as if it’s taboo to report on the other reality that comes along with the mass homeless issue.

[@ldebrobander]

I don't see it as a homeless crisis when there are deeper issues that may have caused that issue for some or even many of them. I do feel deep sympathy for them.

[@Basha1WB]

I wish every person that lives in another country could see this video, it would change their minds dramatically about going to America!

[@missginyah]

So wonderful that this Momma, her little girl, baby boy coming in August and their puppy found somewhere safe that they can stay. I am also ecstatic that Daria, her son and their puppy found an apartment where they can live! And bless the person who paid their first and last so they could move in! I only wish everyone of these folks could be helped! 💜

[@sabrinasegraves2881]

Yep. Currently working full time despite my disabilities and the pain I'm in. Can't afford rent. Can't even afford a roommate. Can't get help because I was responsible enough to not have any kids in this condition. I don't do drugs, drink, smoke anything. Recently I had to take time off of work due to illness, and now I can't even afford to pay for the few things I do have. It's a constant uphill battle and I'm tired.

[@raaaaaaarr]

Same. Vancouver bc, can't afford rent here. Soon to be screwed over. I have daily panic attacks and agoraphobia and can't work full time. A bedroom rental now runs 1000 dollars. Ppepple here don't have respect for the homeless. It's disgusting. Hi fellow Sabrina, hang in there

[@pennydavis9494]

Don't give in. It will only make it worse. I have been homess several times and single with no addictions You are o k. I admire your wellness to keep trying. Keep reaching out. Society shunns us don't buy into that as your worth. You are valuable because you are a child of the universe. Like the stars and sun your value can never change. You have great potential. Don't let the bastards get you down. I salute you my friend.

[@davidkenneth3983]

Lucky to get support from ya family now.

[@Debaucherousgeek]

@8:11 I WISH I could take her and her daughter in. She seems so kind/admirable.

[@billhughes7569]

I was homeless for 6 years. I am blessed to have a roof over my head n a washing machine. I never left rubbish in our neighbourhood. Life is good

[@brandonmcgillis]

Bless the volunteers who dedicate their time to helping people who need it.

[@pcatful]

Well done!

[@malini108]

I am so so so grateful beyond words to all of the many people who provide services for the unhoused in Portland. A family member ended up on the streets there a few years back due to a sudden and severe mental health crisis. Fortunately he joined the rhythms of the other unhoused folks accepting the shelter and drop in services offered downtown. Because of these places, I knew where to find him sometimes, even though I couldn't get him to come home with me. I am happy to share that he is now safely housed with family. If it wasn't for the kind hearted strangers looking out for his basic needs during that time though, I don't know if he would still be alive. The mentally ill are some of the most if not the most vulnerable members of society, and society largely doesn't understand what a mental health crisis is, or how to handle it. Every meal, every toothbrush, every bandaid, every opportunity to use a restroom, it is all so important for the unhoused, and every day that the homeless services workers give to their jobs and volunteer jobs is a gift beyond measure for those they're helping as well as for the people who love them. Thank you.

[@PapagenoMF]

The "unhoused" is such a silly term. What about people who live in apartments and not houses. Are they "unhoused"?

[@mattadoan-6436]

@@PapagenoMF I thought the same at first. But after having it explained as differentiating all the non-physical things attributed to what 'home' is from a dwelling it makes more sense than not. Houseless is similar in sound, cadence etc. so was prob. the "best" transition (as opposed to domescille-less or temporarily living arrangement impaired) from homeless. Tbh to ME: not a big deal/difference. But to some it is. When said ppl are truly grappling for any semblence of normalcy & for whatever reasons feel better if I phrase somethin a bit different: I say why not oblige? Terms & speach change during every year of every generation. I'll figure out how to cope.😉✌️

[@boejiden1065]

Ya’ll are corny as fuck…

[@deconteesawyer5758]

@@mattadoan-6436 Vagrant is more the truth. Bum, and junkie/wino are up there as more descriptive of the majority of them.

[@Issy585]

Bless all for your beautiful hearts for helping.❤

[@503ashkatchem4]

I’m from portland and I just moved to a different state shooting drugs and homeless made me move

[@silaslizzie43]

I've been homeless. I have a problem with bringing more children into the world when you can't care for yourself and the ones you have adequately. It's selfish to get pregnant in that situation, knowingly creating more suffering.

[@sidthetech7623]

Keeps the world populated and those babies will soon be fodder in a rich man's war.

[@andrewsmith-cm9qw]

what an indicment of washington dc totally appalling i am living in london we have a housing crisis but nothing on this level when ever i moan about draughts in my home i remind myself of less fortunate people and shame myself peace and love to you all and i pray for your salvation

[@YvettePrincesaSandoval]

My husband and I along with our children 11, 8 and 4 were homeless for five years in Arizona. It is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. I thank God for every single thing we have today. This was during the worst time for our economy 2008-2013. The jobs were nonexistent and family members that helped were far and few. Luckily for a few months we were able to be at a family shelter but other than that it was pretty hard. We had to sleep outside with our children and my husband had to stay up all night to watch over us. I pray that all of these people get help somehow and bless all those who have helped and continue to give help. Being homeless is a very humbling experience.

[@BronxBombers_726]

Ma’am..I was homeless in Phoenix . Sleeping in your car in the summer was horrible. The city doesn’t help and the CASS location is now on 19th Ave? The city’s priority is to grow the tax base. They could careless..Phoenix is not a place to be if your homeless and in need.

[@kristinlee9485]

Jobs were non existent? I don't believe that. This country is the easiest place to find jobs. They are everywhere

[@kristinlee9485]

@@je862 even then. There were jobs. you have to be willing to do anything when you have bills to pay

[@jerryleroy9187]

@@je862 Yes. Obama ruined everything when he got elected. TWICE!

[@sableann4255]

@@kristinlee9485 Yep, agree.

[@DeeReal559]

What’s not mentioned here is the fact that the state will allow 16 year old teens to runaway from their family and live out here like that. There needs to be a change to how they handle that first, the rest will follow, teens grow up and won’t have the basic life skills it takes, become pregnant and populate the homeless community further

[@DeeReal559]

Funny, my teen did

[@DeeReal559]

Also, dhs states that if the child says they have a safe place to go, then they are able to go there regardless of its true or not

[@emifox5595]

@@mc6506 they end up there more than you'd want to know.

[@thormeow1972]

Why is it that your 16 year old daughter ran away? Maybe you should take a look inward. Kids don't run away from home for no reason. I would suspect your inability to recognize your role, instead blaming DHS for not forcing your daughter to live with you, probably has a lot to do with it. With peace and love

[@savannahleeross7373]

Hearing them all speak at the end...... I pray all their hopes and dreams come true! I pray they all know THEY ARE SOMEBODY ALREADY.... Homelessness may be your temporary situation, but it sure as hell is NOT WHO YOU ARE, IT DOES NOT DEFINE YOU, AND DONT LET! GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND ALL WHO HELP THESE DEAR SOULS❤️🙏

[@amalhafez5956]

Really well made documentary

[@JT-qb6vf]

You take those pallets and make that your floor. When it rains all your stuff will be off the wet ground. I lived like that for years and stayed a lot cleaner and organized... It was called the U.S. Army

[@catman8670]

Portland created this problem for the city

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

cities don't create problems - politicians that are voted in by the residents are the problem

[@nancyfisher3887]

Very well made 24 hour documentary. Thank you. Let us all be part of the solution. Amen.

[@fluffgirl1000]

What a kind world we live in

[@michaeldavis9774]

I spent a decade on the streets while in Major Depression. My first (of three) suicide attempts was in Portland. It has been a decade pater. I am doing well these days. But if you are struggling to get by with what you have, I still bring tears to my eyes, even now. It is a character flaw, having to do what I had to make things move, and a positive character trait. When you lived in such conditions you develop strength and positive traits that you will help others develop their own strengths.

[@amichaels8346]

I used to work in downtown Portland, I got REALLY good at locking our doors down quickly & watching our security cameras because NOTHING has been done to help those with MENTAL issues...🙈💔