Lack of housing in Seattle forces some families to live in cars

Aaron, who lives with his wife Silje and their two children in a parking lot outside of Seattle, begins his day in darkness, making a two-hour commute by scooter and bus to his job at the post office. They, like many other families in the area, are forced to live in their cars because they do not qualify for public housing and yet cannot afford to buy or rent a home. Maria Elena Salinas speaks to some of these families about their day-to-day struggles.
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[@Jakescott222]

You constantly hear these politicians say “we need more affordable housing” but yet they never do anything about it... 🤦‍♂️

[@scottyee707]

and yet they keep voting for the same type of politicians...democrats.

[@Cornbreadfed82]

Bernie is the only one with a plan. Joe nor Trump cares about us.

[@FTTBALL]

Miranda R Bernie sanders solutions is horrible 1) bernies ideas will ultimately end up taxing the middle class to a crazy amount to where people like myself who are middle class and went to college and got a degree will end up living like working class citizens. 2) he wants to increase the minimum wage right? Sounds good but let me tell you what the wealthy CEO’s of these companies are going to do. Since minimum wage is increasing and they are going to be loosing more money since they have to pay their employees more these CEO’s and owners are going to increase the prices of what they are selling. That includes housing, clothing stores, fast food places like McDonald’s, etc. and because of this his plan to increase minimum wage does nothing but hurt us in the long run even more. 3) he wants affordable healthcare for all right? Sounds nice but how is this going to happen? He’s plan is to increase taxes on the middle class by over 10%. Which would be more then what most middles class citizens are currently paying for, for their own personal health care insurance. Making Bernie health care policy way more expensive. 4) he wants free college for public universities. This sounds good except for the fact that the issue isn’t so much that college is expensive now, it’s the fact that people aren’t getting jobs in the fields in which their degrees are in. Their aren’t enough jobs in general that are hiring all these new college graduates in what fields they got their degrees in. For example you got almost 40% of college graduates that actually get jobs in the fields in which they majored in. The ones that aren’t are working in retail or other positions that don’t pay as nearly as much as what you need to pay off student loans. Bernie sanders ideas our good if this country was a Utopia. But we are not and at the end of the day it’s all about money. The government is just as much of a cooperation as any other business and they need money to do things like this which will end up coming out of our pockets. Also do to do a lot of the things he wants he will need to get past the senate and guess who has control of the senate, Republicans, none of his ideas will actually end up coming to fruition. He will be like every other politician which is someone with empty promises.

[@blackpagan9689]

Miranda R plz for the love of god stop talking can tell you have never had family who lived in a socialist country great on paper horrible in person

[@musiclifelyrics4387]

FTTBALL you have good point, my friend (Rafael) used to live in Cuba, which is run by a Communist government, said that living in America is much better than Cuba. And I believe him. I went to Cuba and the place is so poor that it looks like your going back in time.

[@gglover05]

It isn’t a lack of housing, it’s the outrageous cost of living there.

[@cindyknows9220]

lack of affordable housing.

[@Rckstrroma5]

Genia Glover definitely

[@sauceboy_5930]

@PogChamp "which in turn dries up supply" No, it drives demand. This argument is used so many times it has been run into the ground. NIMBY laws are the reason for the lack of housing. If there are size and height limits for new construction, the only way for the developer to make money is to make them 'premium' condos. Anything else is not worth the investment. Look at San Fran, they don't let anyone build new units because of 'gentrification'. While the actual ethnic people can't afford to live i the city anymore. Free market is the only market. Anything else is a bastardized version of capitalism.

[@kasualbeauty309]

yup. im from and live here so i know all about it my husband and i had to move almost 2 hours south of seattle /everett wa where all of my family is to be able to afford housing and we make a little bit more than 60k a year my husband makes 21$ an hour i am a freelance makeup artist and work part time on the side at min wage $13.50 an hour. our mortgage is $900 a month for a 2 story 3 bedroom 2 bath home in centralia wa a small butthole town just south of olympia off the i5 corridor

[@gglover05]

Manny Q wth do immigrants have to do with anything? You’re an idiot.

[@AlyssaLovejoy]

It’s insane that he “makes too much to qualify for assistance” when he’s living in his car...

[@Vivalinaaa]

Yep unless someone knows how to cheat the system... when I was a full time student, single mom of a 1 year old and I worked part time. I didn’t qualify for food benefits because I made too much monthly. So it was cup noodles and white rice every day until I graduated, found a job in my field and now eating better. I was only looking for food benefits temporarily until I worked full time and even that wasn’t possible.

[@gloriabowie5629]

@@Vivalinaaa you only worked part time and had a child and you could not qualify for food stamps.

[@Vivalinaaa]

@@gloriabowie5629 is this a statement or a question?

[@Vivalinaaa]

@Goyim Goy was this comment towards me?

[@chriselain36rakes89]

Agreed. This story breaks my heart.

[@joecha9746]

It’s not lack of housing. It’s the ridiculous cost of living.

[@annecaulder9495]

For sure! Has he tried transferring his Post Office job to another part of the country where they could afford to live? Think, people!

[@jeffreyhood2502]

finally somebody said it

[@canaldofred2366]

Ridiculous cost of living is created by lack of housing.

[@Ascend777]

Blame the corporations for opening their new offices and factories in densely populated areas.

[@marshalljulie3676]

@@annecaulder9495 don't you need money to do that 😒

[@leo-lf7dt]

You can feel this man's depression

[@ruthellaowens]

I wish I could tell him his presence is all his family needs. His wife is a sweetheart. They should have a kitchen and be baking cookies for when daddy gets home. Damn.

[@Mustach_Mike10]

Why dont they move. They've hit rock bottom nothing to loose.

[@Mustach_Mike10]

@HITZONE86 I'm sure they can save enough to drive there van out of there. There living in the car and not paying rent

[@Mustach_Mike10]

@HITZONE86 theres plenty of assistance anevrywhere that offer free food he could save cash and do it. Like homeless shelters many place offer food salvation army for example.

[@Mustach_Mike10]

@HITZONE86 damm so a cheese burger down at McDonald's must cost 10$. We can start by selling that switch that kid has and get rid of that guinny pig and etc. Just the fact of moving from there would be good enough therapy for that kid.

[@theperfecthousewife4399]

That father was willing to lay his life down for his children and family. This is not okay. We need CHANGE.

[@SD619NINI]

Changes to happen like yesterday!

[@ariie9513]

Dani Hunt people say how sad the world is turning.. though they don’t do A DAMN THING

[@mikecastellon4545]

Dani Hunt vote democrat...it will be free ...everything free unless u stupid enough to work

[@devinmekeletiongco-martone1194]

As sympathetic as I would like to feel towards human lives. I sadly do not have sympathy for families living in their cars because they choose to live a life in those circumstances and conditions. I am a very compassionate human being and have been Plant based for 8 years, I love all walks of life.. Although. Their are 49 other states with lovely economic opportunity. If you choose to make certain life decisions negatively impacting your family. That is absolutely selfishly on you! There are many gratifying life opportunities that can arise from living in this wonderful country. You choose to bring children into this world, well aware of the livelihood you will upbring your offspring into. I did not leave my beloved home of San Diego for a 6 figure income for nothing. I may not have been homeless but by all means know what is like to live on $8 an hour for a poverish life. Georgia is now my home, the city that made me will always be their and I can always go back.😊✌💖

[@hombreduro369]

Is he willing to work harder to earn more money to provide for his children........ No

[@kevinfightsbears]

Poor guy he looks exhausted

[@estevangonzalez1786]

the struggle is real

[@fernandoa589]

Man I feel so bad for that guy and boss family. I thought I had it hard until I saw he went to work and how he lived...

[@mikebravo4545]

Mr.kevin not home just when I think I have it bad I come across someone who’s going through so much worse

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@everettfanor1989 Typical heartless type. "I got mine! No sympathy for anyone else!" Don't you have a vault full of gold coins to go swimming in, Scrooge McDuck?

[@maplecookies2036]

He seems so defeated. That poor family 😞 I hope it works out for them . ❤

[@Undrafted_Jkyle]

They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor. - Tupac Shakur

[@nikiegrant-harris3582]

💯🙋

[@buttercupj6208]

Tupac is the TRUTH 💯

[@su3634]

战争不是主要问题兄弟，美国的问题就是去工业化，玩虚经济。就像香港。香港学的美国

[@jesseleblanc1199]

Wars generates capital feeding poor people cost capital...But we can send capital out of the country to assist others

[@ataiwanese]

@@su3634 戰爭是絕對的問題，因為5%戰爭的費用可以讓狀況更好的話，為什麼不做，千億美金的軍費，只要拿一小部分出來，很多問題都能夠被解決，像你說的，玩虛經濟，但是錢沒用在國內居民福利，經濟好有什麼用

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

The middle class is now part of the poor class. In ten years they'll no longer be a middle class, only a rich or a poor class.😥

[@ericworiax1277]

If we live under Bernie's America this will only further the present chaos. Since 1969 , America has tried to compensate for our poor and we only have more. We as the church of Christ really need to step up and not wait on governmental programs to address our impoverished.

[@olestokke]

eric woriax We are doing pretty good here in Europe

[@olestokke]

eric woriax And Bernie is only as radical as conservatives here in Norway are

[@richcast66]

That's what society gets for making people like jake paul rich and famous. Hard working, honest people are being financially undermined by the lack of virtues and values that make up a fair and balanced world

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

even if you could afford new home yearly property tax would make most lose home friendd are paying 10,000 plus per year...not to mention with mininum wage being put up to 15$ hr makes the overall buying power of it less...look at food packaging and fast foods all those jumped a dollar mininum

[@adrisandoval8146]

No family should ever live like this. No child should ever have to live in their parent's car. This is heartbreaking.

[@Non-religiou]

They need to put better people in power.

[@momof4kids735]

I completely agree. The prices for this housing is criminal and this Country is so damn greedy

[@KKKkiri]

look at folk living in Africa in some documentary and stop complaining.

[@JackAttack2011]

@@KKKkiri we don’t live in Africa last time I checked

[@carlgharis7948]

@@KKKkiri ya but thoes countries aren't pretending they're developed countries. The United States is a 3rd world country but lies to the world about not being one. At least thoes African countries are saying yes we know we're 3rd world. We're not going to pretend we're developed

[@QuickStix26]

Even if you find something decent, they raise the rent every year.

[@QuickStix26]

Dee Bro Sucks! I know the feeling.

[@chinaforcedorganharvest-me7062]

Been there, done that. 2 years ago they raised $300 before selling the whole building to new owner...

[@EikoK]

Ours was 1300 during 2015 now it is 2,130

[@ginah.9229]

Yes

[@KayDejaVu]

There will be migration out of cities like seattle. Smaller town ( not the burbs) are an option. Just don't depend on a big company job. Work for yourself.

[@naturelover500]

This is a sick country where we give billionaires tax cuts and let the rest of the country suffer especially those in need.

[@mariahgutierrez4481]

1.5 million in tax cuts, senete members making $4k a WEEK but somehow we can't afford to help our own working class.

[@gloriabanzan8141]

Besides that, We always help other countries. What about us? Who helps us?

[@minniemouska4320]

STOP ALL FOREIGN AID ! Do y’all realize we sent and STILL send MILLIONS to Pakistan who HID Bin Laden and PROTECTED him next to a military fort?? And WHY do WE send money overseas when WE are suffering?

[@johnedgarsullano859]

@@mariahgutierrez4481 Ppppp ppplp

[@johnedgarsullano859]

@@mariahgutierrez4481 Ppppp ppplp

[@Coachmesolesbian_]

He look so defeated with life, knowing his family plus disabled child cant have a real home is hurting him I pray he really isn't successful with ending his life. To that family hold on things will change for the better.

[@KorwegianDramaQueen]

Thank you. We are trying our best, taking it day by day. Since our interview more families has joined the safe parking program. Aaron's electrical scooter broke down, so now he is walking to the busses and added another bus ride each way. So it has added like 1 1/2 hour commute each way. Kids are ok, we had some colds that hit us but we are all better now. Was hard to do this interview, and even harder to watch. But if it helps shine some light on this and make people realize that the stigma most people have about homeless people. That we're not all alcoholics or drug addicts. That there are thousands of families too that are homeless. Then it was all worth it. Thank you for praying for us. - Silje, Aaron, Grace, Daniel and the guinea pigs.

[@Coachmesolesbian_]

@@KorwegianDramaQueen thank you for even responding to my comment, start a go fund me page, u may not want to but so many of us would love to help

[@KorwegianDramaQueen]

Thank you. We have been asked from quite a few people if I could start a page. Been thinking yes or no for for a few days. Here it is. Thank you for just thinking about us, and your kind comments. It means a lot to know that we are still people even in this situation and not a pest that has to be taken care of. Been a few times when we went to the ER that as soon as they found out we were homeless we had to get out of there A$AP. Worst was when Grace was sick with a cold around Christmas and had 101.2 in fever and they couldn't get us out the door soon enough. Or when Aaron was taken in because he was suicidal and they placed him in a location for drug addicts....... And it's not just us, I have heard similar stories from other families we have met since we became homeless 2 years ago. Thank you again, for your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@alwayshavin3709]

Korwegian Drama Queen praying for you

[@nick-sn4ol]

@@KorwegianDramaQueen please start a gofundme , i can help start it if you really need , i bet more then half of the people who seen your interview would help out some way

[@sonny_crockett]

Man, the dad's voice sounds so depressing. It seems like he's just lost it.

[@wturner777]

@Spanglish So bad, he mentioned in the interview he attempted suicide.

[@veronicamitchell9378]

True

[@VICTOR86OAKCLIFF]

www.gofundme.com/f/1x48p1ljs0?sharetype=teams&member=3821904&+share-sheet&pc_code=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=051633520a0d456b963090602a1ba31f

[@lululemon5400]

hope CBS helped him. CBS get paid from KZbin.

[@lonewolfnh89]

the attempted suicide part really got to me.

[@seemose]

He needs to be slangin that dope know imsayin

[@robertbowersock3471]

I had a 31 year old guy run in front of my semi in the dark on the freeway last month. Been wondering why. Real selfish to involve a stranger in his suicide . So far I'm doing alright. Just glad I kept the rig straight and didn't involve anyone else. It's an ugly way to die. He went under the truck and was torn to pieces. If he was hoping to get his name in the news it was never mentioned. Never saw an obituary on him either.

[@ertfgghhhh]

They shouldnt have put that out there. It can be in the head of someone else after watching this and they succeed. U shouldnt report EVERYTHING

[@AlleyCatGhost]

Yeah that part hit hard.

[@skimask5049]

You series?

[@GrandMasterPeep]

How can officials sleep at night knowing there are children living on the streets!? How could you abandon your most vulnerable citizens?

[@michaellim4165]

How can officials sleep at night when the world is hungry? Oh sure they can.

[@elgab273]

Htt

[@lance.da.legend9837]

If u can't afford kids don't have them

[@Capricorncutie31]

@@lance.da.legend9837 so I guess you’re perfect .this man works at a United States Post Office and cannot afford to live and your statement is don’t have kids if you cannot afford them !! Ok

[@lance.da.legend9837]

@@Capricorncutie31 I guarantee he can afford to live if he didn't have two extra mouths to feed...and if one job isn't enough get another one....I don't feel bad for him sorry

[@cartoonexpert8764]

The Mayor is full of BS. Always talking but no action.

[@axxne6068]

Yep, gonna make it about politics here. But this only gets to this extreme in Democrat ran cities. They want socialism, poverty and illnesses. They booed when bloomberg said "Communism doesn't work".

[@Afmedic85]

@@axxne6068 Bloomberg was right about communism, but all he was interested in doing was pandering to blacks and basically saying it was white people's faulr for everything.

[@Dangerous416]

$17 an hour is about $35k a year. For a family of 4 how is that not poverty? How is that making too much $$$.

[@hearanecho]

Especially if they're living in a VAN

[@jadoresophya]

And a child with a disability.

[@marcorodriguez6240]

Dangerous416 I make that much but I don’t have a family of 4 and can afford to live by myself here in California

[@lindzyarmstrong878]

In the Seattle area and even south he doesn't even make enough for a house. It would be almost a full paycheck for an apartment large enough for his family.

[@MACK472]

And with a special needs child

[@hangtuah2.036]

😂 But America can spend a trillion dollars bombing Iraq and Afghanistan and other smaller nations

[@YonUndone3064]

Your words are true, but the emoji was a tad bit insensitive.

[@MisterC]

they only interested in oil

[@RedTitan5]

The left.. Left the chat

[@heartstrings7814]

We live in a world where $17 an hour is not enough to live off of and support a family. Sad.

[@scowler92]

It is in rural areas. Cities aren't unsustainable in the Information age.

[@heartstrings7814]

@@luv4ever101 Exactly!!!

[@rahul_negi]

Just think of India, my country where you just get $5 a day as minimum wage

[@dianal2034]

Yes but India is much cheaper to live on.

[@juliehansen5696]

@@luv4ever101 the reason things are so expensive in Seattle is because they were among the first to raise minimum wage to $15. Every time you raise the wages, you raise the costs. The city is very mismanaged.

[@aleksandrmarkov5992]

Look at the eyes of that father. It seems that the fire of hope has died out in his eyes. He is an honest and hard-working man, his family deserves a decent life.

[@kellynorvell5714]

YES 💯🙏. Their lives will all get better 🙏

[@OldskolFan]

“Income does not match housing cost.” This is becoming true for 50 percent of renters. Stop the rental market price gauging!

[@glorymanheretosleep]

Stop the government from raising property taxes every half of a year.

[@OldskolFan]

@@glorymanheretosleep there was a proposition that passed that stopped that? But it's the people buying in this market...multi-million $ apartment complexes that are taxed on that price. The gentrifiers have to raise rents because of high mortgages. This increases the rental for the whole area. If they are asking $1,200 for a 1 BR...the other rents will go up.

[@denisemayosky1955]

@Bill Christian True, but how often can you keep moving - especially if this is happening everywhere? Even the less expensive areas will start increasing in price. And it's not any one state's or political party's fault or whatever, for those of you who want to start flinging mud at California...or the Democrats or what have you.

[@denisemayosky1955]

@Bill Christian My pleasure! It's always good to have a conversation with someone who has a deeper understanding of the issue.

[@7lol2007]

property tax, my property tax in seattle is 1k a month and it actually gone up 2k more per year this year in the middle of coronavirus ummm

[@jajjmoore]

And the government wants to give us 600$ of OUR OWN money back! 🤦🏽‍♀️ Godbless this family

[@ellieventrulli264]

Pelosi+ Shummer have no heart!! 600.00?! An insult!!!! This man wants to commit suicide. He thinks they'd be better off .... That is so very SAD!!!

[@iknowyoudid2018]

Wow!

[@davidortiz3094]

Makes me sick

[@42ZERO7]

Which will eventually be taken out of our taxes or retirement. At least this is what I’ve read

[@Gunngirl]

They really don’t want to give us the $600.

[@carolcornell6332]

I am truly ,truly blessed to have my apartment , laying in my bed , with food in the fridge....so blessed ...may God help the people who don't have a place to go

[@Ms_Sanchez01]

😢❤️

[@bekyandes3361]

🙏🙏🥺🥺thank you Jesus

[@ezzyalvarez7206]

Good 4 u..🙄

[@paulinewebber6326]

I too felt really bad, this shouldn't be happening to good people.

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

I'm guilty coz despite in my good life I was complaining about to small thing...

[@therie]

In other countries, they don’t ask how much you make. As long as u have a job and able to pay for the rent, they will give it to you. The government has to wake up. People are already tired of working non stop. Sad. This is greed of money can do.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Many people have a job and still dont pay. Thats why they will only rent to those who make a certain amt

[@magigooter2096]

Oh yeah it's all peachy until you realize that absurd tax rates will keep you from hardly going anywhere anyway. Half of France's year GDP for 2017 was paid in taxes. Half. Think about that. 'Muh free stuff' is never free.

[@BigRed2]

What countries are you talking about ? Cuba North Korea ? loo

[@BigRed2]

Magi Gooter Yah those countries in Europe also have VAT taxes(sales tax) of 20% 😂 Not to mention a gallon of gas is like $6+ , Europe is subsidized by the United states military, they don’t spend anything on their defense because of us propping up NATO

[@narata1541]

This makes me thankful for our lord Jesus Christ. He gave me a house, a good job, and a great family just because I believe in Him! Just believe in him and you'll have a great life... Guaranteed!!!

[@momofmany9954]

16 dollars an hour isn't a good paying job in Seattle. It's only 1 dollar over Seattle's minimum wage.. I wish these families the best as it's a struggle out there.😭

[@ericworiax1277]

It would be decent wages in South or North Carolina! We have got to work with one another. Churches step up ! God has called us to service!

[@Imperial0666]

it's tough to survive on that in Indiana let alone in Seattle, but at least there is housing available in Indiana.

[@Imperial0666]

@@ericworiax1277 that's not great income in North Carolina either but you could survive on it at least. Not so in Seattle which is like San Francisco where are $100,000 a year is considered low/moderate income

[@frankjones43]

Imperial0666 not great? You can live off of 7.25 full time if you had to in NC, 16 is insane

[@Imperial0666]

@@frankjones43 you can't live off of 7.25 anywhere in the US anymore. maybe in 1999 you could, not today. $16 an hour is workable in lower cost of living areas but it's not that good. In these cities like Seattle and San Francisco you can forget about it. you need at least $25 an hour there and in the case of San Francisco that might not even work unless you had a ton of overtime. the cost of living is so inflated and it keeps going up.

[@baileym7105]

When these interviews are conducted, does the media company give them any money or perhaps resources that can help? Or are they just filming them at their lowest?

[@MK-hh1vo]

🙄 It's not their job to house the homeless; it's their job to tell their story. These people weren't forced to participate. Just make sure YOU help out the next time you encounter the homeless.

[@baileym7105]

@@MK-hh1vo i do so don’t worry about what I am doing. & stop wasting your time defending corporations. It’s embarrassing.

[@lorenagonza1]

Breaks my heart, give this family a emergency housing.

[@dfig4584]

Right, not just using them for clicks but actually giving them help.

[@everettfanor1989]

Or how about the father become a Man and stop acting like a child and move out expensive cold seattle to warmer cheaper state. Im so tired of this Liberal adult coddling that has turned men into boys

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@everettfanor1989 And why don't you grow a heart and stop looking down your nose at those who are struggling and actually CARE about someone other than yourself? You may have more money than this man does, but in truth you're a lot poorer than he is.

[@dfig4584]

@@everettfanor1989 Coddling?? I see a man earning way more than minimum wage but still unable to make ends meet to the point of trying to take his own life so his family will be better off? BUT he's still trying and have not given up! like did we even just watch the same video? You're a real POS!!

[@dirtbeard108]

tow them for illegal parking, put the kids into foster care as the parents are obviously not capable.

[@frankchambers3042]

Hmmmm. I wonder how Mike Bloomberg's 700 million dollar ego-driven useless campaign could've helped the homeless situation.

[@dianasantana3947]

Just cause people have compassion doesn't make them a leftard as u stated!!

[@denisemayosky1955]

Better yet, since we have a REPUBLICAN President AND Senate, why don't THEY come up with policies to help people like these? Oh yeah, they won't, because they're too busy giving handouts to their rich buddies!

[@matthewgibbs6886]

@@denisemayosky1955 bezos and bloomberg did give any of theirs now what and they aren't conservatives but they made their buddies richer.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

This is so sad. The first family works at the Post Office, and the man can’t afford to live into an apartment.

[@jaimeteran4067]

Exactly, a government job and still can't. So disheartening 😔

[@patriciam4123]

I believe he is the sole breadwinner. I'm a four person family in which they have a disabled child. Gov is insane to think he can take care of himself, let alone a family of 4. The system is BROKEN/WRONG ETC. I hope and pray God gives him strength to endure until they can move in somewhere.

[@Alessandro92772]

The same down here in Miami, the cost of living is high and the payment are so low. I am a Registered Nurse with a bachelor degree here and I can't afford many things, but my friend from Las Vegas is making a lot of money as a nurse. And hospital don't cover us down here, just working in some specific hospitals, but to work there is impossible, you first win the lottery jackpot.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

@@Alessandro92772 I live in Miami, and due to the pandemic, I had to move back home. This pandemic is going to destroy people’s lives. 2008 was a playground compared to 2021.

[@Alessandro92772]

@@schawnettarobinson8584 you took the best decision, I want to move out too

[@simplymejourney998]

It’s not lack of housing it’s the costs of renting

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

Even here in Philippines especially in Cebu City the house looks dog cage was too expensive that's why sometimes people choose to live in skwater area if where the life was so miserable than to rent in a little bit comfortable apartment but with thousand dollars renting...

[@JTB128650]

@@lovemusicnatureartsfoods... it’s sad

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

@@JTB128650 yeah it was coz the apartment owner look they taking advantage of their own citizen for too much higher rent while here in Manila if where the life it was easy a bit than to Cebu province but the rent here was cheap...

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

@@JTB128650 the Cebu city province is not rich it was a poor province here in Philippines but the cost of living was too expensive coz they say that it was a tourist spot but how about the local living there and almost renters was just a Filipino coz the foreigner they live in hotel not in the apartment I thought the owners of the apartment they should to think about it and also their government official like major that they need to decrease the rent...

[@JTB128650]

@@lovemusicnatureartsfoods... that’s how it be every where

[@secundrabeasley855]

Please check on the first family from time to time. Thanks for the story.

[@KorwegianDramaQueen]

We are taking it day by day. Since the interview, Aaron's electric scooter broke down. So walking to and from with the busses has added 1 1/2-2 hour to his commute each way. And he has diabetic foot ulcers under both feet, and currently on unpaid sick leave until at least the 3/ 15. Daniel, Grace and the guinea pigs are doing OK. We are taking it day by day. Ty, for your concern. - Silje

[@zachary456]

Ya

[@bluestsea]

Please start a go fund me there are people like myself who would donate. Hang in there.

[@KorwegianDramaQueen]

@@bluestsea ty. I just started one tonight. After giving it some though.

[@emdcrazycat]

Korwegian Drama Queen how are you connected to the family? I would like to donate to the gofund but want to make sure the money will go to the family.

[@playertwoeightfourninezero4236]

My wife’s friend used to live near San Francisco with her husband. Both worked at a fast food restaurant and they were barely making paycheck to paycheck. When she got pregnant, they decided to move to Idaho since they both knew there was no way they would be able to live with a 3rd mouth to feed. Well it’s been 3 years now and they have 3 kids, are renting a house (their old apartment is the size of their current living room), she’s a stay at home mom and her husband is a supervisor at a fast food place. His current salary is higher now BUT still lower compared to their combined salary when she was working in San Francisco. Cost of living is so low that he is able to support all of them without her having to work. She said that with his salary, they can eat out at least once a month, support their hobbies (WoW players), have a comfortable life and if they’re frugal enough, go on a vacation trip. All this from a salary $15< hr. There’s a better way, these people just need the info.

[@Mistyfgdf]

I heart them Cat vids adorable And gamers Stuck by each other through thick and thin, hats off to them

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Exactly. It baffles me why people who live in operable cars dont just drive away!

[@anac2411]

I completely agree with you there are places for example here in mount airy north Carolina there are literally apartment complex were you can get a Decent 2 bedroom apartment for $510 a month !!!! I i know its not a big city or fancy place to live but it sure beats being homeless. Having a decent roof over your kids head should be #1 priority all times. I use to live in n.y. and only have 1 kid my husband and i currently live in Charlotte NC and its way cheaper here compare to ny. Its true you wont make as much money as in n.y. but the cost of life is way cheaper here so it all about finding a balance.

[@BigT209]

And yet they will still vote Democrat and turn Idaho into San Francisco then move somewhere else to destroy it

[@rebekahwarriorspirit8110]

Wow! I know my husband and I have thought about it but with family here and his job here is the only reason we're staying at the moment but we are seriously thinking of it since everything is still going up

[@marcusferrier6587]

My family and I lived in a tent last summer. Sometimes we went to a motel when the weather was bad. We applied over and over for help. Finally we applied for housing in another town where we didn't live they helped us. It's sad that families are being turned down and living on the streets when there is help but not being given out.

[@alinalightlove]

This is terrible, America should really be ashamed of itself

[@tree_6105]

Should everyone be? Even kids? :/

[@iancasillas7461]

@@tree_6105 well most if Americans

[@tree_6105]

Still We should try and help and not just sit there being ashamed :|

[@Ghostyboydead]

@@tree_6105 You can't JUST DO IT, it doesn't work like that in the real world. Try convincing 327 million people

[@Ghostyboydead]

We can't do anything about it power is power and we fall for their speeches.

[@5555-e7h]

I lived in Boston, working an average paying job while raising 2 children on my own. Cost of living is insane in Boston as it is in other major cities up North. I changed my situation by moving to Georgia where there are many great job opportunities with a relatively low housing cost. Long story short, we cannot wait for the politicians or the world to come change our lives. We have to make changes and sacrifices of our own for the greater good.

[@trailerkeller6760]

Buy RV and get out of there immediately.

[@mediaguy4037]

I will be leaving massachusetts myself at some point. It's just not possible to do it here!

[@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170]

Than move

[@XxSuPeRFLYFaTGUYxX]

I live about 15 mins outside of Boston & I can 100% agree with you. The cost of living in Boston is absolutely INSANE. Studio apartments are around $1800 - $2500 in Boston.

[@XxSuPeRFLYFaTGUYxX]

@Gerrylynn Mako yea man if you can afford it do it.

[@kibirdie]

Y’all the solution isn’t moving to another state. Those families deserve affordable housing in the state of their residence!! Affordable housing is an issue across the nation anyways!!! The economy is NOT doing well for most of American smh!!!!

[@oneolddog8809]

Ki Birdie ; this is also the result of the movement to centralized city living. Concentration of industries like Boeing,etc. causes overpopulation in a small area. The bigger the demand the higher the price.

[@puddincup9879]

Ki Birdie you make no sense

[@kekedream]

Facts;

[@theultimatebigmunchkin5015]

Wrong people only deserve what they can afford. Bottom line is they’re trying to live in a city beyond their means. They need to leave Seattle.

[@kibirdie]

SoCali if everyone moved to cities where the cost of living is lower, those cities would become overpopulated JUST like Seattle and Los Angeles. I live in a state where the cost of living is low (OK) and that’s because the economy here is really poor, our schools suck (49th-50th in the nation) and it’s hard to find a job that pays a living wage. You need multiple jobs to get by with a family. And forget about benefits, like healthcare. It’s not that simple as moving to a state with lower costs of living, there are other factors. We have a housing crises here in Oklahoma too! lol Educate yourselves and google the housing crises. There are plenty of empty apartment buildings and homes for rent and sale where this man lives. It’s the greedy owners that refuse to rent or sell those homes at a reasonable price. THATS THE REAL PROBLEM!!!

[@gr8macaw1]

This breaks my heart when people like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Zuckerberg live in their palaces and people like this are cold and hungry with small children have to live like this.

[@ObiWanCannoli]

It's called capitalism.

[@VICTOR86OAKCLIFF]

www.gofundme.com/f/1x48p1ljs0?sharetype=teams&member=3821904&+share-sheet&pc_code=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=051633520a0d456b963090602a1ba31f

[@t.j.7789]

I agree 12 million percent!! I don't know why the POOR don't revolt and just TAKE over homes!!

[@christinenewhouse6920]

@@ObiWanCannoli Dont blame CAPITALISM..BLAME THE GOV'T

[@ObiWanCannoli]

@@christinenewhouse6920 Don't blame the government, blame the aluminum foil companies for not making the foil for your hats thick enough.

[@jdmbeats]

I use to have a 2k square ft. House in the suburbs. When I got divorced my ex-wife got the house, car, dog, etc.. I had to live in a 97' Honda Civic for almost a year. The psychological shock from becoming homeless in a car was enough stress to cause suicide. But, I endured and eventually even didn't care about living in my Honda. It's crazy what you can get use to. Although, I couldn't imagine a child having to go through that experience! Something needs to be done, everything is backwards and you have so many people manipulating the system it's a joke.

[@jdmbeats]

@UrFavorite Handmaiden It's a long story.. Basically, I was hella young and immature (20 years old) I liked to party a lot and didn't really know how to be in a serious relationship.

[@FaithandNova]

Hopefully things are better for you now ❤️

[@jdmbeats]

@@FaithandNova thank you

[@MGTOW_GHOST]

thatonephannie whoexists Even a prenup is not a guaranteed safety net nowadays. The judge can choose to throw it out. Not getting married in the first place is the best solution.

[@klaiellordez2054]

MGTOW GHOST Even if you don’t get married but you have kids and you buy a house together, The rules will still apply because you bought things together. In some states like Colorado, all you have to do is just be in a relationship for a month and you can get money when the person leaves you. If you are worried about your material possessions then you should stay single, it’s the best way to live. Why waste Someones time because you’re scared to be alone but don’t want to commit.

[@KpopNiDontStop]

Hope someone can help them move to a state with affordable housing.

[@dianecarman1979]

Where's the money coming from? Us working people? A state isn't going to pay for a family to live in another state.

[@bethminer2222]

If he can transfer..

[@aliciacouchman5590]

Please do not despair. You have a good family and they need you.😢

[@RockyJayyy]

At 75k you better be able to get a damn single family home not a damn 2 bedroom apartment. That is insane.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

You need close to 200k household income to afford a house in NJ

[@BowmansWorld]

Someone start a go fund me for him and his family.

[@haystacksgrassy2474]

BowmansWorld I really want to know their story because they started a go fund me back in 2017 as well!

[@MrBridgewater12]

Why dont you do it? This "someone start" is why people are usually in this mess

[@kikib859]

Someone already did. Here is the link: www.gofundme.com/f/1x48p1ljs0?+share-sheet

[@hombreduro369]

I could email him some applications

[@angeldanielle92]

@@hombreduro369 he already has a job 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@albertsancho5909]

That because of Amazon Boeing and Microsoft dominating the city economy plus the housing storage.

[@saltymonke3682]

the housing shortage is a supply side problem

[@Imperial0666]

Maybe it has more to do with nimbyism. It's impossible to build anything that is not "upscale" in these trendy and fast growing cities now. In the Rust belt they have the opposite problem, they have too much housing and not enough jobs and growth. Gary Indiana is an example of that. Some people would rather live in a van in Seattle then live anywhere in Gary Indiana.

[@willn8664]

Don't blame the companies. They are constantly providing job opportunities. Blame the foreign property owners that raise the prices.

[@rebekahwarriorspirit8110]

No minimum wage was increased but not job wages, people are moving into wa state and that increases inflammation and tax. Sucks

[@shawndoyle6460]

With the millions CBS makes a year did they even think about helping these folks out with some financial help... I highly doubt it...

[@russdiggity3060]

That's their job... show the pain but not help heal the pain...

[@heyheythecat]

It will take more than just a CBS to fix this nationwide issue. I'm just glad they brought it out.

[@ssunshyne9479]

They don't help

[@cutthechicken194]

That's bribery, if CBS give them money. Then a claim can be made that they were paid to say these things on camera. CBS can put them in touch with organizations, and give them exposure.

[@chazebutler2438]

Aaron is a awesome guy. I feel for him. I have also tried for assistance and been told I make too much on disability it's crazy.

[@TheNeeuqnozama]

Praying for him an his family.

[@simpleinverso8628]

Praying ins not enough, we need to convince politicians to change things up!

[@skh5960]

Your intentions are good, but there is no one listening to your prayers as there is no such thing as God.

[@TheNeeuqnozama]

@@skh5960 😩😂😂 ok

[@Chris.in.taiwan]

Thoughts and prayers to a god that isn't real will surely help 🤡

[@KS-cl8br]

They need to prevent the Chinese and other foreign investors buying property in the U.S. because it causes things like this where middle and low income people can't afford housing and basic necessities.

[@lovesophia19]

I agree! One of this guy I know in college he came from Saudi. While he was in school, his dad bought four houses around our neighborhood to use it as a rental property.

[@johnnychin6399]

respect the rule of free market and capitalism

[@livefreeordie7598]

That's a politican's talking point. Divide and blame on the foreigners. It's not foreign investors buying property that cause price rise. It's the fact that property price rises attract some foreign investors. You Americans have gone through 2008. How could you possible think any financial mishap is caused by foreign investors. You don't need a financial degree to tell you something that obvious. With QEs and nearing 0 interst rates, sky high propety price is just one of the symptoms of an economy that's only working for the super rich

[@KS-cl8br]

@@livefreeordie7598 Some countries already prevent foreigners from buying land we should do that also. It is not the only factor in prices but it is a big factor.

[@dirtbeard108]

@Jessica Smith sorry, but only idiots rent. its a sure path to eternal poverty.

[@lululemon5400]

He is trying... but it’s better to be unemployed.. so u can get benefit from government. So sad.😢

[@bethminer2222]

You're required to work to receive help through social services..

[@lululemon5400]

I’m saying no families should live in mini van in here (USA) 2020. it’s so sad when someone is trying but income is not much can’t even get a place. I’m sure if he worked at like McDonald’s part time then I’m sure he will qualify for benefits from government.

[@reyr.7439]

It’s getting hard especially in Arizona. The influx of Californians moving in, increased rent and rising cost of housing are pushing people to live in their cars.

[@tammiebroggins]

People act like this is new. It's been going on long . I'm homeless and I work . People still treat us like crap. And there's empty houses but there to expensive

[@xalpacazeu1332]

Tammie Broggins exactly

[@denisemayosky1955]

I hear you, Tammy! That's OUR situation!

[@sharoncrawford3042]

Yea, well those people who treat you like crap just might find themselves in the same situation. Things are going to get a whole lot worse in this country, especially if uncle Joe takes office.

[@sharoncrawford3042]

@JupiterLounge Its a racket.

[@SidVacant69]

Hello fellow Native American ❤️🖤💛

[@jeremydavis4809]

Dont feel alone. In California and here in Arizona its here too. 10 years ago, home was 110k. Now, 225-250k. Cant afford a 2k mortgage when you only make 2k a month. Even with my degree. Even out of city. Californian's are coming here to AZ...starting to see a lot more of CA plates. Takes 2 hours to go 20 miles to work everyday. To and from. Its here too. Edit: business degree Im at 18.29 an hour at the P.O. dont worry. In 12.5 years, contract states you make 32.5/hr. But im sure by that time, minimum wage will be 22/hr and bread is $8 a loaf. Basic toilet paper will be $20 for a 4 roll pk. Cant afford to take a dump anymore

[@GrowMasterGeneral]

Ever tried getting a better job?

[@jeremydavis4809]

@@GrowMasterGeneral yeah, HR wont give me an answer for the 35 applications for different crafts within the post office. I just wonder about everyone else

[@GrowMasterGeneral]

@@jeremydavis4809 Maybe try a different career field. I'm an engineer for a military defense company and we're hurting for good engineers. If you had a STEM degree and Security+ (or any IAT Level II certs) I could get you a job right now making $200K+ per year. We've got 5 positions open right now that we're struggling to fill.

[@trolololololololololololol6124]

Lol just do wat they do in Africa man. Use water. We might end up resorting to a more natural lifestyle similar to Africans. As our American lifestyle is too expensive

[@bethanyyates1138]

Exactly

[@WiseedE]

Without exception, every human being on the planet deserves to be provided with adequate housing. Respectfully submitted.

[@denisemayosky1955]

@justspazzin 64 How about YOU stfu? We're having an adult conversation here. Go play with your toys, kid!

[@life5161]

This World is DISGUSTING. It REALLY IS.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Yet people keep having kids. It beggars belief, doesn't it?

[@vincenzomerante2980]

I love how we have reporters who make over $100/k annually reporting on the working class and people who are living out of their cars. The irony.

[@vincenzomerante2980]

@porschedriven918 I wish youtube would limit the amount of characters when replying. Relax.

[@lasttwhisper]

this is fkingg stupid, the government should literally have a law to match : minimum wage with a law to monthly rent max. this is all happening because of greedy house/apartment owners.

[@Eschatonx]

100%. The landlords in this country (and some others too) is outrageous. Furthermore, more and more jobs are paying the minimum wage with outrageous requirements like bachelors degrees and in some cases, a masters degree.

[@standepain]

A good number of apartment are tax shelters for ...politicians and the wealthy that own real estate. For them it doesn't matter if a building is full or has no one in it. It's just a write-off to hide money...and it's completely legal. That's why they can charge insane rates. Politicians are not going to pass any laws affecting rent since it would be basically shooting themselves in the foot.

[@crystalbailey4488]

And what’s so sad is that there’s PLENTY of housing out there.

[@jovandraganescu1406]

Get out of Washington and Cali. These places are so insane!!

[@luislandino9247]

I pay $2500 per month for 1 bedroom apartment Not including food and gas

[@jovandraganescu1406]

@@luislandino9247 unreal bro, I pay $1050 for a one bed +den

[@michellek4349]

it’s 500$ for a 1b/1b apartment in east texas.. these places are insane

[@472942gloria]

And Colorado its getting so expensive here as well. Its ridiculous.

[@annecaulder9495]

Exactly. Transfer your job with the Post Office to somewhere they can live. My friend is legally blind, living on $750/month in middle America. What's he supposed to do for work? He's in a house needing a lot of work because that's what he can afford. Move to where it makes sense!

[@noahdouglas702]

wow the child saying they hate their father who most likely loves his children and hates himself... it is literally heat breaking to see. you can see the utter pain in this man and his wife. i love them and pray that happiness will find them. 💙

[@jeffreycheng5984]

In Feudal Japan, suicide is an act of honor. Ronin.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

@@jeffreycheng5984As a survivor of suicide, it is not an act of honor. It is selfishness and ultimately, it backfires on not only the person murdering themself but it can harm their family. Don’t do suicide.

[@devinfisher1651]

Why don’t they drive the van closer to his work

[@JuiiceBoxxx93]

I think it’s because they don’t want to leave the amenities they have while parked at the church. But that’s a fair point.

[@JuiiceBoxxx93]

I think it’s because they don’t want to leave the amenities they have while parked at the church. But that’s a fair point.

[@JuiiceBoxxx93]

I think it’s because they don’t want to leave the amenities they have (kitchen and bathroom) while parked at the church. But that’s a fair point.

[@Primalxbeast]

You aren't allowed to park just anywhere you want when you live in a vehicle. It's hard to find a place where you won't be chased off, and having access to a bathroom without having to go into a store and buy something is a luxury most people in cars don't have.

[@mujathepaganprepper7610]

ANTIFA and BLM would attack them.

[@amanishaification]

I wonder how the first family is doing. We live in Seattle and it is really heartbreaking to see growing homelessness here. It has been snowing here for last 2 days, I hope everyone has a safe place to stay in from this cold.

[@YourMom-vl2sp]

Seattle's problem is not the lack of housing. It is the lack of affordable housing. There are thousands of expensive luxury housing all over Seattle (and still being built), but the Seattle refuses to regulate. It is the fault of the politicians. It is just their master plan to drive out those that cannot afford Seattle into neighborhoods outside of the city limit.

[@trixienormous]

mic` sam yes! Tacoma is slowly becoming the same way with more and more houses and condos being built all the time

[@kelsim6024]

253 Trixie same with Olympia

[@876jw]

Same here in New York...

[@hombreduro369]

If they can’t afford to live in Seattle then they should move to a more affordable area.

[@factsdc3719]

It’s the movement to rake in the maximum amount of tax dollars.

[@trixienormous]

I live a few cities away from Seattle and because of their high housing it’s raising costs everywhere. I’ve lived here my whole life and it’s slowly turning into a time of me not being able to live here

[@MzBrazilian87]

It’s homeless EVERYWHERE in Seattle. I’ve never noticed families, just tweakers and homeless individuals. The housing is very high here

[@kourtneyw8442]

My question is why aren't any of their families taking them in? If my sisters or parents lost everything they would not be living in their car.

[@effytraveler6155]

You may have the room. I have no room to have anyone to share the room I rent. I know people who rent a bunkbed.

[@ThatBronxgirl7]

Sometimes people don't have families that can or are willing to help.

[@kourtneyw8442]

I would sleep on the floor. At least we would all have a roof over our heads.

[@effytraveler6155]

@@kourtneyw8442 Yeah, my roommates would absolutely love a family moving in to my room. (Sarcasm).

[@kourtneyw8442]

@@effytraveler6155 🙄 if you have to state that what you're saying is sarcasm, you're doing it wrong... I know everyone has a different situation but I'm saying how many are on the streets because their families have turned their backs on them out of selfishness?

[@ken442]

In the mid 70's, I lived in the university district of Seattle. I saw the bulletin board on campus for room for rent for $50 per month. I went there and lady look at me and said " OK Here is the key and I paid $50 cash." No screening, no questions. Why? because the lady can kick me out if she wanted in one day notice that time. There were so many affordable rentals at that time before politicians put so many tenant protection laws and lawyers get in on hassling landlords. Believe me, I do not want these stupid tenant protections laws because I know that no landlords want to get rid of good tenants.

[@kathng8354]

Break my heart. Americans should not live like this 😭😭

[@Tha_Pencil]

People in general should not live like this, you're kinda a bad person

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@Tha_Pencil Who are you to judge? You don't know their story.

[@krazykunt8963]

This country is truly disgusting when dealing with on going social problems!

[@jimboland4161]

I used to help the homeless at this church with employment.

[@markjou9799]

People really need to use their heads. 17 dollars an hour and living in a car with your wife and 2 kids? Doesn't it just make sense to pack up and move to a lower cost city?

[@pamelashort2029]

Mark Jones may God have mercy on you and the government soul,remember what happened to these people God can bring to your door,

[@dannylengyel5830]

Most of the time those lower cost cities have fewer job opportunities especially good paying ones. He'd have to either quit his job or transfer if possible.

[@pauld9561]

I'm not apathetic to any man's plight, but I think most folks could make that work. There's probably not enough hours at his position. $17 per hour times 50 or 60 hours is a nice nut.

[@lkmiller2010]

They need to do a new one of these for the homeless crisis that’s going on right now without stimulus checks happening. Our government has forgotten us..

[@Danielmazinni529]

Anybody knows that guy I live in Seattle and want to help them so bad, any information please let me know!

[@bethminer2222]

Go to that church

[@browneyes2100]

Did you find them?

[@caryn9561]

This country is making it so hard for people to have a normal life.

[@Littlekitten_]

That’s why increasing minimum wage is pointless . The problem isn’t the pay check but local government raising housing costs and taxes .

[@AA-bx5zx]

The higher taxes we pay usually goes to elected official pay & pensions.

[@cleverchaleigh]

Dont forget there's no cap on inflation!!

[@claressaugbaja3670]

This news station needs to give updates on how the families are doing

[@robertsung6476]

@bass reemer in the end the system failed. Don't blame it on the immigrants. America is built by immigrants

[@elias8294]

@@lilly662 you guys need state income taxes. All the money to help keep people out of these situations is there but it’s not being utilized.

[@leonlawrencez28]

Greatest country in the world!!! Well that's what they keep telling us. These people don't look like lazy people. $17 an hour is too much to make for help???

[@oppinionist]

Why Americans go homeless?????? Richest and powerful country in the world.

[@shadedragon]

They should never rise the minimum wage to 15.

[@k.c.5426]

@@shadedragon You are heartless.

[@shadedragon]

@@k.c.5426 not heartless just stating facts.

[@l.austin2371]

@@shadedragon trump should of never gsve tax cuts to the rich and corporations it didnt work for reagan it wont work now

[@shadedragon]

@@l.austin2371 stop blaming Trump. It's your governor's that mess y'all up. Trump brought back jobs and kept jobs here. What Trump did got many people raises and bonus they never got, some may not have use it to help their employees but alot did.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I hope this family is in a better place today. This dad has to be commended. So many fathers would have left.

[@argomaniz11]

My heart aches for these families 😥

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

The pain in the mans eyes are absolutely heartbreaking :(

[@yajairagonzalez32]

There is 2 things I don't understand; Why is it allow for these developers to have rents of $6200 a month? And secondly why can they just move away to a more affordable town? It is possible to move away and start over, choosing to stay sleeping in a car with your kids until who knows when. Ps. I was homeless in New York so I moved to western Pennsylvania and I'm so grateful for everything i have accomplished.

[@cathyshepherd273]

My husband and I only make 32k a year, yet that is to much to get any assistance on anything. Its rough to pay bills and live.

[@BryanHernandez-id9bj]

Cathy Shepherd truly I feel you can find a better job then.

[@cathyshepherd273]

@@BryanHernandez-id9bj unfortunately I am disabled. I would love to work. I need a liver. I have stage 4 cirrhosis not due to alcohol.

[@hombreduro369]

Cathy Shepherd if that is true then you are receiving social security benefits. That plus 32k should be more than enough.

[@denisemayosky1955]

@@hombreduro369 She should be. Who knows whether she's trying to qualify, and running smack dab into bureaucratic red tape? (You know how the government is!)

[@hombreduro369]

Denise Mayosky you are full of excuses

[@thecamel1000]

The man only makes 35k a year and can’t qualify for public housing assistance???? That’s nuts

[@dirtbeard108]

no.. he makes 35k and can't afford to drive 100 miles to find cheaper housing. Sounds like HIS problem. People from South American can walk all the way to our border but this fool can't even drive his van out of town.

[@edgarh252]

Dirt Beard yea he could literally drive away from there.

[@hombreduro369]

This segment is misleading. Search for apts in Seattle for rent and see what you find. If you don’t have a drug addiction you can live on 35k a year. also no one is forcing this adult man with 3 kids to work a job that only earns 35k a year.

[@gloriabowie5629]

@@dirtbeard108 who wants to drive 100 miles,back and forth every day.

[@happycook6737]

Where I live $35k is more than enough to provide for yourself and your family.

[@tigerlilly2801]

Truly. This couldn't be America, just couldn't be..

The greed for money of the great interests, is amazing. When the rich steals from the poor, is called business. When the poor reclaim their money, is called violence.

@SoCali You didn't understand the phrase.

[@ericworiax1277]

Democratic philosophers...not an answer to the problem.

[@ericworiax1277]

@ yes he did...

[@denisemayosky1955]

@ Of course. He's one of those rich guys, whining about having even one penny given to someone other than himself.

[@UeJPTv]

These reporters live like kings and queens why do they care. They just need a story smh...

[@nooo7290]

UsaJpTv Uehara that’s their job dumb dumb

[@chevon1920]

I love like a queen compared to this but you can still empathize.

[@crazycatlady6915]

if thay did not care thay wood not be talking about it at lest that are shedding light on the problem and not spewing it under the rug sorry cant spell

[@tekkenfan01]

Maybe they do care

[@johnrambo4603]

Most ghost people have no feelings

[@joego9519]

I was homeless in Seattle once, it was no joke.

[@ilovemytribe]

I can only imagine.

[@billybats6922]

I was too bro. Hope all went well. I remember countless nights sleeping on Alki

[@jerilynnchambliss4984]

They can't move into a hotel he makes $17 an hour they have weekly and monthly rates

[@Ehhhaway]

Yeah....

[@elias8294]

Hotels are more expensive than living in a cheap apartment

[@alison2984]

@@elias8294 that's the problem there are no cheap appartments u have to earn £75,000 a year to be able to afford a basic 2 bedroom flat

[@deadly_actual]

This is why the rich should use their money for something good in their lives.

[@frankjones43]

Why is it their responsibility

[@afearfuljeffrey9478]

No that’s why we need to tax them motherfuckers because who needs a billion dollars

[@socommaster]

@@afearfuljeffrey9478 who needs a $1000? Everything is subjective You can't hate on someone for succeeding

[@offtharadarrlowkey5781]

Devil Dog like drugs 😂

[@ruthellaowens]

The rich need to stop skimming from workers. They need to pay taxes. No subsidies, grants, loans, bailouts, charge offs. We need to stop putting pensions at risk in these markets the rich charge us to manage. They are bloodsuckers.

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Ah, geez! The autistic boy doesn't have the capacity to understand what his Mom & Dad are going through. Some kids are just more selfish at those she's even without the health issues. Feel awful for the Dad & Mom. If u work, barely making it, or not making it, you still don't qualify. That's wrong.

[@gailhitson6722]

Someone who knows him (the father who has a postal job) suggest a sound but used RV, large enough to have beds for each family member. Some class C's have bunk bed "rooms". It can be parked in some locations in a city, though you have to follow laws. There is BLM land where you can park safe and for free, using dump/fill stations (find apps and websites for free online that help you locate these). And there are RV parks with full hookups. It's a safe, temporary solution and one that he may find more affordable. It is hard times financially. Things are getting really bad for retirees in Florida too, due to taxes and inflation. There are bad areas all over the US, and a growing "Nomad" community, who aren't homeless but literally live on wheels of some sort. My best wishes to all in difficult situations financially.

[@cynthiaerickson3646]

Closest blm land is 50 miles from seattle.all rv parks in a 30 mile area around seattle are full,lot of them have full with drug and alcohol abuse.its not that easy around here

[@Mrsnjb]

Praying for all of them. I hope they are in a better situation now. My heart breaks for them.

[@basilioi1806]

This is happening here here in Ca too

[@nativeofva]

I just stumbled into a 2 bedroom for $4200/mo and thought "oh okay not too bad" - San Francisco

[@moblix1764]

42000?????? Wth. A 2 bed apartment here is 1200/mo at most

[@nativeofva]

yusuf ali haha yes and that’s seriously a good deal here. You’d be surprised if you look it up

[@driva242]

Wow. That’s crazy. You can live in a 4 star hotel here in the Bahamas

[@bullylife4303]

Wow in nc for 1200 a month you would get a 3 bedroom with a finished basement that’s waterfront

[@nativeofva]

Pocket Bully Lifestyle that sounds lovely

[@googleuser3473]

What I learned: 1.don’t get married. 2.don’t live in Seattle.

[@Bavbaable]

Just dont have kids

[@lynneprice8463]

Google User move on to another state gas up and move on it worth a tried why do people stay in that condition move

[@unknownuser6124]

Live somewhere cheap and dint have kids until you have stuff im 18 i try not having kids-accidents don't feel like having kids till im in my 30s

[@bemaat6723]

How about dont have kids if you cant afford them.

[@carolhutchinson7763]

@Vice Vice: What country are you in?

[@aviyaniv6717]

Move to Memphis TN , you can rent an Apt for $400 a month . Don’t try to live in one of the most expensive places in the country if you don’t generate at least 6 figures a year ...

[@LetsBeCivilShallWe]

Aaron and Cecilia should look into getting a mobile home or an RV - the monthly cost would be in line with his income but the family would get much-needed space to live, cook and sleep and could move closer to his work.

[@carolhutchinson7763]

A mobile home is like a house; it has to be on a space and is about as mobile as a ton of bricks. But a motor home or RV would be a good idea. Maybe Seattle should create some trailer/RV parks if affordable housing is too much for Seattle to provide.

[@SisterSunshineTV]

There is probably used travel trailers or rv etc they can get. If he works for the post office he should be able to save enough to get one.

[@TNP33]

Heartbreaking. I wonder how they are doing now...

[@aliaa9773]

This is happening everywhere. I moved into my truck 8 months ago. I’m a single woman, so it’s not so horrible, but my heart goes out to families that are caught up in this mess.

[@nadjackson9079]

How is that going for you

[@vixenstar1]

$17 an hour is for teenagers not the man of the house with 2 kids. Crazy. These federal & cty jobs ridiculous

[@415Jack]

At one time in American history a family could live and do well on just one persons income

[@dirtbeard108]

and then suddenly the work force doubled in numbers as women decided to enter the work force. more workers than jobs means lower pay.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

@@dirtbeard108 Also China wasn't in the picture. American worker male or female just can't compete.