The 10 States Where Homelessness is Out of Control and Beyond Repair

Many parts of the United States are suffering with massive homeless camps.
Every day in the US, on average, 55 people become homeless. For some, it’s a choice. For many, it is not. While we had seen a decrease for a number of years, the homeless rate in the United States is going up again, and in many states, it’s exploding. If the homeless rate continued at the rate we’ve seen over the last few years, by the year 20,949 the whole US population will be living on the streets. Okay that’s not going to happen. Although the pandemic and, the rising cost of living, and a spike in drug use has many worried we’re going to see a spike in homeless folks in the coming years.
Now, the homeless issue is a very controversial one. The root of the problem is very complex, and politicians have been baffled as to how to solve it. We’ll talk about that. And, you’re going to find Americans view homelessness from two entirely different camps. Some of us feel bad for the homeless, and put the blame on our government. Some of us blame the homeless for their own decisions. We’ll talk about that, too. However you feel about homelessness, it’s a very complex problem, and one that shouldn’t exist in the richest country in the world. There isn’t one answer because there isn’t just one problem.
In this video, we’ll go over the which states have the most homeless people. Some might be surprising to you. Many will not. But I think we’ll all agree that it’s out of control. Every night, there are hundreds of thousands of us who are living in tents or in their cars or in hotel rooms, where it is not peaceful and quiet or safe. If you drive around YOUR city every day, you’ll see them yourself. Let’s see which parts of the country are in the middle of a homeless crisis.
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[@AlanaEsoterica]

When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 I decided to move away from the city into a 20 year old single wide mobile home and I purchased a 20 year old suv with cash. The joy I felt after relieving myself of the big city interest based bills and the apartment I couldn't afford was immediate and immense. Living small helped turn my health around for the better. However, our society places so much value on shiny new and expensive things that I felt ashamed to tell my friends and family the source of my happiness. I was ashamed that I have a master's degree and I live so small... I work everyday but I prefer living this way. My point is that we have to stop shaming living small and living cheaply because everyone trying to live beyond their means is what got America into the situation. Living beneath your means needs to be celebrated and it needs to become trendy. Before we can fix poverty in this country we have to change our poverty mindset.

[@frantstorpmadsen3279]

Completely agree. Living in the countryside is high quality living. Being surrounded everyday by Gods beautiful nature.

[@edwinalston6488]

Thank God for you and your learning to live below your means. You should really write a "how to" book on living below your means a loving it and loving life. There's so much superficiality in this country with worldly possessions and brand new this, that and the other that people are no longer human but shallow, empty, superficial androids of a commercial. "You" my friend are what "real" America should be!

[@freddymarcel-marcum6831]

People aren't designed to live in big cities.

[@graham108]

I hope you're in recovery, I like your mindset and I would like to live a life without the modern pressures of society. Hussle, grind, job promotions, flash cars, it's not what makes people thrive...take care 🙏

[@PardeepSingh-jm4id]

How are you now dear?

[@unclepatrick2]

I use to teach High School in North Alabama . I discovered that two of our best students were orphaned and homeless. It turned out that the Principal knew that they were homeless. He would not report them to the authority. The last time , he reported a student for being homeless , she was sent to a home ,where she was raped. Yes the home was that bad. So the teachers all help them out. We brought them food, and Clothes. Both got scholarships to the Local College .

[@lzkrishmom]

Thank you for helping those students. You and your fellow teachers are heros.

[@arjaybarona4178]

Woahh this is amazing.!!!

[@kathleenfurlong2619]

Takes a village to raise a child. Bravo for Teachers!

[@johndoe6260]

But they still didn't get a home Y'all helped a lot but maybe they could also go to foster care ?

[@unclepatrick2]

@@johndoe6260 We ask them a number of times if they wanted to go to foster Care. They did not want to go. They did stay with one of the teachers for about a year.

[@carrinahanson9821]

As someone who used to be homeless and was around a lot of people who were also homeless I can honestly say that it's not that they all WANT to be homeless. After you've been homeless for a while, it really starts changing your thought process. Most of the time people do not start off wanting homelessness, but you start acclimating to it. It becomes normal to you. For myself and most of the people I personally knew in the bay area that I have had the conversation with, the first thing that starts the downward spiral into chronic homelessness is hopelessness. If you can't get out of it with in a certain amount of time (time varies per person) you start believing that there's no way out. You start giving up. You tell start telling yourself that your refer it because you don't see an out. You begin to accept it as your reality. After a while the prospect of going back feels just as bad and scary as the prospect of becoming homeless fo r those who are housed. Now, if they're on drugs and/ or become alcoholics, that just puts the last nail in the coffin. Some already have addictions prior, but a lot of them start using to escape from their reality and become addicted, at that point it's not just that they've given up, but now the addiction has taken over their mind. Rehabilitation is necessary for chronically homeless people. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation if they fell into that or if it's what put them there and rehabilitation to reenter society. Homelessness affects your mind that deeply.

[@philipnestor5034]

Very well said but knowing a number of friends who decided to do drugs or drink all the time you can’t force them to stop drugs or drinking, it has to be up to them.

[@truth4004]

@@philipnestor5034 Either way they cant just lay in the streets.

[@philipnestor5034]

@@truth4004 Hi Truth, That’s true but you can’t go and move them. There’s “ free will” even if they’re slowly killing themselves.

[@SureshKumar-gr2rr]

Yes I agree😢😮😮

[@connybrown8940]

Very well said!

[@boothwodensen4897]

I remember a guy in Jacksonville telling me he hasn't eaten in three days..... but was morbidly obese and three blocks from a community outreach that gives breakfast every morning at 8 and one that gives dinner and hands out day old bakery goods at 4:30 each day. All I could do is shake my head. Then outside the grocery store I was asked for "a few bucks" so a homeless guy could supposedly get something to eat. I looked at my phone, told him in about 30 minutes lunch would be served at the soup kitchen about ten minutes walk away and he got mad at me. Ive met formerly homeless that clawed their way out with hard work and I've also seen the same junkies homeless in the park for literally years. My advice is don't help those that won't help themselves.

[@ralphmalph6097]

My told me god only helps people that help themselves

[@Cycology_Major]

A recent visit to Jacksonville & Gainesville was disgusting & dismaying in the no. of people on the streets, the abandoned shopping carts far from stores, the panhandlers at every intersection. So much so that local news started including stories of just how many were actually NOT homeless & hungry- THIS WAS THEIR DAILY JOB & they collected so much $$$ from Do Gooders they could pay their housing bills just fine. Obviously not all are stealing like this, but it made it even more imperative to pocket your bills or donate your cash (&/or time, sellables) to charities that do WORK!

[@Cycology_Major]

Recent visits to Jacksonville & Gainesville, FL were disgusting & dismaying in the no. of people on the streets, the trash left all over, abandoned shopping carts far from stores, & panhandlers at every intersection. Intriguing were local news stories of just how many were actually NOT homeless & hungry- THIS WAS THEIR DAILY JOB & they collected so much $$$ from Do Gooders that they paid their housing & food bills just fine. Obviously not all do this, but it made it even more imperative to pocket your cash or donate it (&/or time, sellables) to charities that do WORK!

[@clobato500]

I don't get upset if my taxes go to trying to solve homelessness, drug addiction, and mental illness... I get mad when taxes fill politicians' pockets.

[@HeatherHanderson]

The problem is, no matter how much money you put into it; it would still doesn't solve the problem. If you give a homeless drug addict a $1M; he would spend that $1M on drug before sheltering.

[@sandfan1]

And THAT is why homelessness will not be solved. There is big money involved which makes it to where they claim is going to go. LOTS of hands getting a slice the money pie. Follow the money. Homeless Industrial Complex.

[@fox9769]

or bombing innocent people on the middle east

[@bdflatlander]

@@HeatherHanderson : sad but true. Homeless people who are addicted to drugs make scoring their drug of choice their highest priority - that’s what addiction does to you. I have given people holding up signs asking for money $5, hoping that they would use the money for food or maybe towards a motel room for the night. But I’m not naive and probably some of the money I have given homeless people is used to buy drugs or alcohol. I feel badly for people who are homeless and/or addicted to drugs/alcohol but it seems like it is very difficult to get them the help they need to get off the streets and to get sober. People have got to want to help themselves - you can’t force it on them and as long as that’s the case, there will always be homeless people and many of those homeless will have addiction problems.

[@aprilspong5386]

I’m from Australia , a single mother x 2, no support from ex, if l didn’t have my parents to give me a roof over our heads then l would be homeless

[@nottiification]

I lived in my car for about a year just to save on rent. Its amazing how quick your money stacks up when youre not tossing half of it down the rent hole.

[@lisamontiel1278]

Yup.... sometimes ya just have too, just to get back on your feet...

[@alicemueller5836]

Amen.

[@loriannrichardsshinn6714]

They are in WV TOO

[@loriannrichardsshinn6714]

Wa,SPOKANE,SEATTLE....KIDNAPPERS

[@loriannrichardsshinn6714]

Landlords are slumlords

[@eslnoob191]

I grew up in California. I've never seen as many homeless people in one place as Denver, Colorado though. I once visited 20+ years ago, and the city was absolutely flooded with homeless people on almost every block. I was so shocked. I have to also say that, when I first entered the city, I was so overwhelmed by the stench that I vomited a couple hours later. The whole city smelled like an open latrine and I was so relieved to be on my way a couple days later.

[@NickJohnson]

It's way worse now I tell ya

[@CORED5150]

I don't know where in Denver you visited 20 years ago but Denver's homeless were not everywhere but was confined to one area surrounding the homeless shelter, now that we legalized marijuana, there are tent cities everywhere. And now we look like California.

[@nodramamomma2777]

Are you sure it was Denver? Twenty years ago? Colfax street was rough but even then there were just a few people experiencing being homeless and no tents.

[@truth4004]

@@CORED5150 Don't you dare blame weed.

[@truth4004]

@@CORED5150 More like now that meth has taken over half the country...

[@dracoreptox4380]

Made several comment in other related channels, but you Nick, bring the rawness in this devastating situation. Thank you mate, and always Keep it real.

[@NickJohnson]

There's a lot of wanna be Nicks out there now

[@showyourvidz]

When I was a kid applying for work was easy. You just walked in & filled out a job application then waited for a call. Now you need a professional CV, 30 second me, letters of recommendation, etc. Then you get to interview with dozens of people. Looking for work is too crazy these days.

[@glorialovesChrist]

for a minimum wage job 😲

[@kellygoodman6167]

Those days ended when I graduated high school.

[@Opa773]

In canada a person need to be interviewed by a potential Dr to see if he or she will take you as a patient .

[@Pickychic]

My same thoughts and i was actually talking about this with my parents a few days ago. So much bs for a retail job. The world is falling apart and you can’t even get a simple retail job real quick. Blows my mind.

[@torres12611]

Absolutely, now a days you have a primary skill and several backup skills to fall back on

[@brianingram6214]

Mental illness is not addressed in this country. I was homeless for 15 years until I addressed mental health. For some politicians that's too much work

[@joebloggs619]

Nearly everybody will have some degree of mental 8llness but though it may be hard to cope with living with it, it need not prevent one from working and having all all the good things the rest all selfishly grab for themselves. The problem is that some mental conditions are stigmatised. Take Narcissistic disorder, not even a serious one, just a personality disorder. Feminists are fixated on stigmatising Narcissists. Why? The hidden reason is political. Most narcissists will be very successful people and often males 8m positions of power. Though some glamourous eg artistic women feminists envy will also be labelled as narcissists, out of jealous feminist hatred and spite. This term is stigmatised as a way to bring down powerful, successful males and some women feminists hate and envy. It is really such a dirty low down tactic to discredit successful men and women who earned their stripes by honest means and much hard work. Why do they do this? Because feminists are what they are. 6jey play low and dirty, unfair. And they want such high status roles for themselves and "women", though they are useless and lazy and Gail 5o deliver anything of any value or worthless. Our political systems need cleaning out because they are replete with such women and weak men who support them. In Australia, when these feminists fail, they are very bad sports, bad losers. And if all see lost, they play their desperate "rape" card. And all our weak chivalrous men fall all over the to protect them. These are the very types feminists condemn as "patriarchal" pigs. If I were male I'd have more masculine self respect than to rescue and protect trash who deliberately get into work and social situations where they know there is danger for women. And if they are too young, gullible, naive and "feminine" to spot the danger from men in certain occupations, situations etc and handle it alone, my next question is: What are such women even doing in such jobs, places, situations etc? Like in politics, in big business roles etc. They are not fit for such roles because they can't handle them. They are too feminine and weak. Femininity is fine. But not for certain roles. Stick to sex, babies, nice homes, looking pretty etc. That is where you can excell as a feminine female. Stop boring everybody in boardroom meetings with your pathetic fabricated feminist tales of work about how you were subjected to imaginary rapes and sexual harrassment on the job you wish, but who'd bother?). Because nobody really gives a shot about your tragic rape tale of sexual abuse and all your feminist bullshit stories. And you'll be shocked to know that, among those who don't give a shot about you areany older women who have been genuine rape and abuse victims but dealt with it and didn't make a public show of it. And learner to readjust their own demeanour as women and self protect, to ensure it could never happen again. Take a leaf from the book of those women who really do know and can advise those 3ho don't. Why won't young female sexual harassment and rape and other female abuse so called "victims"???? take advice from older real ones' wisdom on how to be safe as a woman? Because they would be exposing themselves as the frauds and liars most of these younger ones are. Because a genuine abuse victims can instantly and instinctively pick another person who is also a true victim, especially if it is another woman or child.

[@glorialovesChrist]

people dont want low income housing in ther neighborhood. :(

[@brianingram6214]

@@glorialovesChrist yes sir I agree.i was homeless for 15 years now I work with the homeless it's so sad how there's so much hatred for the homeless. But I have to admit there's a lot of love also but most rich society has no compassion for homeless people

[@glorialovesChrist]

@@brianingram6214 yes sir. i do my volunteer homeless ministry here in LA CA. ive helped over 190 people leave homeless for good most are vets.

[@brianingram6214]

@@glorialovesChrist ok cali I'm a new Yorker so u know we seen the same issues

[@x13xmonkey]

Here in Canada they want $1700 a month for a 1 bedroom Apartment -crazy I really enjoy your videos!

[@hubertbenke7343]

The track that starts at 18:13 is amazing. Thank you for leaving the watermark in the corner so I could track the artist. Needless to say I like your video but that touch made the everything perfect.

[@NickJohnson]

He's great

[@ahhitskatie9094]

One of my friends is technically homeless right now. She’s working 80 hour weeks to save up for a place of her own while she’s currently living out of her Jeep. She refuses any help or assistance. It breaks my heart to see her refuse any help but am also so proud of her for working so hard.

[@honestmagafanhonestbillsfa452]

That’s sad to hear

[@chrism8180]

Thats because accepting help ALWAYS comes with strings attached, and she probably knows that.

[@fmcevoy1]

Everyone will a full-time job should have housing.

[@painexotic3757]

I did this before for 6 months and I agree with the commenter that said accepting help comes with strings. I was offered help by 3 people but I don't like obligations. I was able to save up $9k in those 6 months. No regrets.

[@kerrynight3271]

@@chrism8180 Not true. I give ten or twenty dollars to homeless folks several times a week, enough for them to buy themselves some comfort. I don't care what they spend it on. Absolutely no strings attached. I just want to reduce their suffering a little bit. I figure with ten dollars, they can buy a pack of smokes, a couple of beers, and still get a hamburger.

[@56wisdom6]

l was homeless for 5 years. Just got back on my feet. Everything you said in this video is correct. The way the government is printing money now like a printing machine and low interest rate . The long-term outlook looks bleak for most people because the cost of housing will continue to increase all round America. Atlanta Georgia will be the next California. High cost of living and low paying jobs. it causes crime to increase.

[@minimalistdanse]

And did you notice that they never increased the minimum wage incredible!

[@drissgreen1280]

@Viva la Vida trump started the printing as did bush in 07, no?

[@DEADLIESTMAN1]

@Viva la Vida they steal all elections .

[@lisetbernal8697]

Ilegals people with not soc. Security, language, no legal papers, no family make it here there is not excuse

[@ohioanempire]

You finally decided you wanted to earn your money instead of the government paying you?

[@gonefishing11]

As far as rent pricing people out, the low/restricted income apartments have a long waiting list. So, yes, high rents do add to the homeless problem.

[@hausberlin2752]

Also, most people don't know how to look for an apt.! The smaller the complex, the cheaper the apt . I have always managed to find cheaper apts. than everyone-else. I've always paid 1/3 - to 1/2 of the rent that everyone-else has.

[@LamelKendrick]

nobody sane wants to live in affordable housing units

[@rolandbruegger4482]

Thank you for sharing all your efforts to document this situation. It is sad to see the inceased homelessness. Also, the money spent in foreign aid, when it could really go to this domestic dire need for help.

[@carolcohen9913]

As a retired nurse I realized we are all a closed head injury away from homelessness.

[@ceilidhachaos1]

Thats ok. You go ahead and keep that.

[@Bilbus7]

@@ceilidhachaos1 what

[@leilanik2050]

BS!!!!!! There's disability and housing for the disabled! Don't speak lies. Some people will believe you when its garbage!

[@THEBIGLIE20]

Not sure where you live but in Massachusetts if you get in a bad car accident they don’t throw you in a tent city. Lots of steps in between

[@shawnkay5462]

🤦‍♂️

[@nataliecarter6066]

I think there are a scary amount of people that are one paycheque away from being homeless all over the world.

[@snorrejnnevaldhalvorsen6548]

I think you Are right !

[@silo3com]

I think it might be more of an American problem

[@snorrejnnevaldhalvorsen6548]

We’ve got it In Europe too …

[@bernicewise3350]

It's worldwide I think.

[@JINNIBOO4477]

That's why u shouldn't work for anyone

[@438019]

This was so shocking. I really feel so very sad for all of the dogs I see having to live on the streets too. I'm sure their owners love them in their own way, but the trauma and abuse many of these sensitive creatures must endure is heartbreaking. But then the humans aren't much better off themselves. And this from America. A first world country, yet you give away so much money to foreign countries, why?

[@truth4004]

Because we are obviously getting something out of it.

[@lexburen5932]

To hold onto their imperial unipolar world order power that's why. Ukraine recently got over 300b USD. More then enough to solve homelessnes

[@charismalove2633]

It’s amazing to you see how much you have grown in followers. I have been following you since the beginning and you sir deserve this! kuddos! Can’t wait till you hit that 1 million mark !

[@NickJohnson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@J.Col_]

When in reality ‘our government’ give millions to other countries. While neglecting our own people. These politicians are so out of touch. Sad..really

[@joblo497]

Not to mention the military spending and the trillions penta-gone 💀

[@joebloggs619]

Stop all foreign aid. Australia should do the same. Our own people must come first them help others if we can. Foreign charity recipients live very well but our own people do it hard.

[@minimalistdanse]

Remember what MJ say "they don't care bout' us."

[@63saruman]

Cut the military spending would help too.

[@jaroslawgarbus5676]

3,8 billion Israel support per year itself!!!

[@denniscliff2071]

I lived in the Seattle, Kirkland, Lake Hills area for ten tears in the late 60s. A top floor of a duplex on Queen Anne hill was $75 per month. A garage apartment on Lake Washington in Kirkland $70 per month. A cabin with incredible scenery on Phantom Lake in Lake Hills was $85 per month. For five of those years I was in college with no job. The other five years I made about $4 per hour and drove a VW, had a motorcycle, raised two children as a single parent father. Money was never a concern. Life was so easy. What happened?

[@2011hwalker]

Capitalism happened. Capitalist imperative is private profit, it as a system has no concern for the individual. America is on a long slide downwards.

[@GB-ez6ge]

Concentration of wealth. A simple look at graphs comparing wealth distribution in both decades will show you what happened.

[@georgereaperkambosos4029]

They sold all your jobs and opportunities off

[@bobbywomack5015]

Greed is what happend and is whats destroying America

[@bobbywomack5015]

They gave all our jobs to china and made them a mega power America is the country that made china super rich

[@kandycepeterson2482]

Heya Nick! I just learned something. I know a guy, who owned at 3-4 hundred dollar home, on a giant lot, and he lost his job in COVID. He took out a 2nd mortgage etc etc but lost his house. Educated, worked his whole life, raised kids, and now, he is homeless. So, now my city has our first homeless person! The other day, I saw him coming back across my bridge, wearing sweat pants, and tennis shoes, and carrying a long bamboo poll, like a tightrope walker. He yelled that he wasn't on my property, he was in the creek! Then I saw him in town standing by a store ranting loud! In the same no shirt outfit. So, I've solved the theory. Homelessness comes before mental health issues or drugs in most modern cases. Sadly, he won't be homeless in my small city for long, and we will be back to zero. I'm in what is still called the bay area, but I'm not saying. " Mappy! Hush!!!" Or I'll tell the Mrs you got a stimulus check, and she will turn it into a coach bag! Ok, bye Nick. Just thought you would be interested.

[@NickJohnson]

That might be the best comment ever

[@carolynetter8046]

​@@NickJohnson All of the homeless people are not Catholics or Ecumenical Catholic or Non denominational Catholics. That is why they are homeless.😢

[@illumina9163]

Thank you so much for doing this. You're good at your delivery.

[@atilllathehun1212]

So depressing that our governments (I'm from UK) think that 'foreign aid' is more important than looking after their own citizens.

[@lindahyatt5154]

They launder the money that they alocante for government aide , back into their political party and personal greasing their pockets along with the officials who receive the money in the foreign countries . Example is what was being sent to the Ukraine for HIV side. It was sent by our dear Deborah Birx to the ambassador that testified against trump . The email that went with the money said , here go have fun .First stimulus bill had lots of pork and one requested allocation was for HIV side.

[@valjean2036]

Amen

[@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists]

bullshit.....you voted for BREXIT. So "your" country is the most importnat issue. Bu if you are still voting for spoiled Etonians and there elite clique , you are done like the US.

[@edema.3418]

They’re buying influence with that money. The foreign aid is not given freely; your government will definitively get something in return.

[@spottymaldoon4427]

What I find is more depressing (I'm from the UK too) is that billionaires get government handouts and then pay no taxes. None. They don't give a damn.

[@gregsmith7428]

This is no longer "the richest country in the world."

[@Jake-nq8kp]

Yeah it is

[@aheazzy28]

Only a very small few see the riches

[@Jake-nq8kp]

@@aheazzy28 73% of Americans end up in the top 20% of income earners for at least a year.

[@SabrinaDacosta]

This is the richest country in the world. The U.S. has huge reserves of gold and oil. This country is ritch, now its people not so much

[@Jake-nq8kp]

@@SabrinaDacosta We are on the top 10 for every major source in terms of ppp per person.

[@kipwheeler7188]

San Francisco was so beautiful 11 years ago. When I moved my youngest out of the city I can now sleep at night. So sad.

[@nymike06]

Excellent observation and commentary at 6:34

[@alvankarpas6245]

Okay boss, you hit home on this one. As usual, your content and research is solid however there are a few items I would like to bring to your attention. Background-wise, I spent six years, feeding, clothing, and housing the homeless in Chattanooga, TN. I did it for another four years in Wichita, KS and four more years in Sioux Falls, SD. My experience was first hand, as a ministry, face to face, dealing with the homeless and the municipalities in addressing the issue. In my experience, the population of homeless breaks down like this: 1/3 are totally committed to the lifestyle. They've checked out of our culture, they don't care to make a deposit to get the power cut on, they don't care to live the lifestyle the vast majority of Americans still choose to live. These people are sane, intelligent, healthy, some very well educated, many very talented, and refuse to remain a part of this culture we have crafted. And they do well in that world. Their numbers continue to grow at a higher rate than the other 2/3rds and at some point they may become a force we will have to deal with, like it or not. These folks look at life and their values system is a vast departure from the American norm. The second third are folks who are just totally incapable of helping themselves and there is no social net to help them. When I was feeding in Chattanooga, there was a man with some form of epilepsy who could not keep food on his fork from plate to mouth. Twice a week I fed him in the same fashion I fed my one year old child. I was told innumerable times by other homeless that those were the only two solid meals he got in a week. I believe that several other members of his community started helping him. But for him, there are twenty others I can bring up as bad or worse with no one to help them. I could help that one and I did, but he was but the tip of the iceberg. Social services has nothing for this segment, hospitals won't take them in, no sanitariums, nothing, just whatever charities and ministries that step forward to help is it. Point is, about a 1/3 of them cannot help themselves, they truly are society's refuse. The last third is a bit more complicated. These are what I called the "one-handers." One helping hand and they'd gladly rejoin society. Some are dodging ages old arrest warrants or lawsuits, many are families trying to stay together while ADC agents are actively trying to take the children, many have accrued onerous indebtedness that once they have a paycheck (turn up on the radar), the court will garnish so much they have nothing left to live on. So what's the point of working? Point is this segment, this 1/3 of all homeless are pushed there because they fell afoul of a very unforgiving system, judicial and societal. With a good attorney and a compassionate judge, most of these people would be back to work in no time. And they would return to normal society again. But without that one helping hand to help keep the family together, to arrange rational garnishment to recoup debts, to reconcile an old warrant for disorderly conduct or fleeing the scene of whatever, they will get locked up and will have to appear undefended before a judge who in all likelihood will remand them without regard that they've lived the last eight years without offense. I do take exception to your repeated use of mental illness in the community. Take ANY American, deprive him of regular meals for two weeks and very irregular sleep with spotty hygiene opportunities and tell me they won't get 'loopy.' The simple fact is this, most Americans have not experienced hunger, physical insecurity, and lack of sleep for any protracted periods. Most Americans put into those circumstances would fold like a lawn chair. These people are tough, but more importantly, they are survivors of adverse circumstances and living conditions. I saw no more evidence of mental illness, alcoholism, or drug use in their community than I did at work, church, or the local filling station. The problem is we are looking for a reason to not help, to not get involved, to wash our hands of participating in a solution. The fact is, the problem with damaged people is that they know they can survive. And that frightens normal Americans. Now one can argue harshly about all of this and that is their right. When I first went into that ministry in 2001, I had the standard Republican attitude about the homeless. I was wrong and so are most people. But here is the final point, while many choose to argue, they choose to argue because they do not choose to help. To help their fellow man where his homelessness is not his problem but rather an effect of another underlying issue. A third of them we cannot help because they reject our lifestyle. But we can help 2/3's, but that would involve enabling ministries and many other charities to take the fight to the street. There are plenty of people willing to take this on, but there is institutional and civic resistance to it. The municipalities resist the help through onerous licensing and permitting for the charities, law enforcement preys upon people trying to get help by surveilling and arresting people in line for a meal, the list goes on. We've created the problem by creating a culture, a legal system, and a social order that is so harsh and unforgiving that perfectly capable and rational people choose to affiliate with society's refuse rather than continuing to participate in it. Cancel culture = Counter culture.

[@waynepytlik9166]

Amen brother. I too have worked with the homeless in Reno NV, The problem here is that rent has skyrocketed in tis area. We have a Christian organization who is lobbying the City, County and state. No surprise though they are often ignored.

[@jm-je4tl]

Thank you for your ministry.

[@dancincat33]

Alvan Karpas yes! You put it way more eloquently than i could have. I'd like to add that no one should be forced to live within social constraints they choose not to. If people had their basic needs met, if one chose not to live indoors then they could feel free to roam without fear of freezing or starving. We can allow all types of people to thrive.

[@samanthamichelle2094]

💜

[@jpjpjp453]

I was homeless enough that i could write a book about those days. I agree with the above that for at least 1/3 of them it is a way of life. When i first hit the streets there were some that had already been there for 15-20 years. On the streets i had my hustles and was known as being someone who was always looking for some kind of work and had things going. Guys like me were like the homeless elite. Whatever would help us get up and out is what we were looking to take advantage of. Even the Police would let us slide when we showed (Paystubs, business cards, etc) that we were doing what we could to rise above. The really hardcore "nutcases" that needed to be institutionalized weren't that many from my experiences, but they sure were there. If they were the harmless types, everyone kept an eye out on them. A few times, people would get them out of certain situations since they didn't know better and couldn't help themselves. As for survival as a whole? I was with good people at my last two camps and we had things down pat. We actually had it way better than the people in the shelters. Oh yeah, we were street survivors par excellence and i know for a fact that if i have to go back out there, it'll just be a matter of getting back into that old routine. Except this time i have better gear.

[@zpatrickz81]

When most people spend 60 to 75% or more on rent or mortgage, what do you expect?!

[@rampar77]

There are many other states where the cost of living is much cheaper than Calif.

[@zpatrickz81]

@@rampar77 unfortunately my arthritis can't cope outside of hot dry climates, winter here is even brutal with just rain and upper 30's...sucks!

[@alwaysinprayer900]

Truth

[@lynnbaker2336]

Thank you! Here in Atlanta, the money addicted gentrifiers cannot ever get enough, with rents skyrocketing to two to eight grand a month, and this is still not enough for the money addicts.( I myself am formerly homeless person)!

[@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists]

to vote for BERNIE !

[@gemmateller5149]

The people who live in Las Vegas help the homeless by taking food, clothes, blankets and other things. This was back in 2018 right after my husband passed away. Thankfully I’m no longer homeless and haven’t been for 3 years. I move forward and don’t look back.

[@dalethomas2300]

You are So Right, about, your assessment, pleasure watching and seeing your travels.

[@mtgpackrat7945]

Speaking as a taxpayer, I would be less upset if my tax dollars were used to help the homeless instead of shipping US funds to foreign countries. How about solving our own problems first? Not to mention the government fritters away tax money like a drunken sailor on shore leave.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Aaaaaaaaamen friendo

[@foryou-ft8vf]

You and MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of people in this Country feel exactly like you! Please help the people of this Country FIRST!

[@palmereldritch_6669]

The DoD needs to be scaled way, way, WAAAAY back. They haven't earned their keep since 1945.

[@missMoonnfire]

I do agree that we need to fix our own problems first but we can't just throw money at the problem and expect it to fix itself. You could give every homeless person a home and in 6 months most of them would be back on the streets again because they are too irresponsible to take care of themselves. There are "now hiring" signs everywhere. Yet they choose to just walk around with signs begging for money instead. Many of them just decide being a mooch is better than putting in any effort. They actively decide to live as a homeless person.

[@palmereldritch_6669]

@norm simpson Those people are simpletons who feel warm and fuzzy when they see a flag waving. I can't believe people who came up during Vietnam continue to the Dept of Defense deserves a blank check year after year.

[@Iceax65]

Thank you Nick! I’m in Seattle, and just through life circumstance, I gutted out homelessness through all of 2020. Lived in my car and Motel6 most of the time. I kept at it and got a place of my own. Now I get Food Bank donations for people that just won’t do it. Every week I try to feed at least four people. Eating can make some start to think better. I know I do.

[@karensheline5183]

Goodonya

[@lightofgodindarkness]

That's good

[@jakleo337]

" I get Food Bank donations for people that just won’t do it. " Me to. It's so easy, but my 'friends' are just to lazy to get up at 6 am or wait in line for 30 minutes. Oh well, makes me look like I got it together.

[@tommiebrooks8573]

May God continue to bless you to keep blessing others.

[@tommiebrooks8573]

@@prestonphelps1649 smh man... If you're homeless, how the hell to you just move with no cash! You sound like one of those people who say pull yourself up by the boot straps and keep taking your boots.

[@jacobflint3194]

I love the awareness you are working to create.

[@Alphamale85000]

This is crazy! I’ve never been to Cali always wanted to, always felt like it was the most popular state on the map but after seeing all this, I’m sick. No one should have to live that way according to the funds that this country has available smh

[@jamesgoode9246]

I don't want my money going to some druggie so that he can buy more drugs.

[@jessygarci]

The most popular state is NY. California is probably 2nd. There is more history in NYC that L.A..And also has the same issues with homelessness, mental illness. etc

[@tengamangapiu]

"The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not everyone's greed"

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

Well said 💯.

[@luke_222]

@big pompano renewable energy. But as the quote suggest, people are too greedy to switch to it

[@carolynnmontgomery9860]

quoting Gandhi. It's a very true quote.

[@jozekathezecond]

@@luke_222 Renewable but unreliable

[@luke_222]

@Ryan Alex tax the non-renewable companies then, I don't care. If rather spend some extra money than have the earth literally uninhabitable by 2100

[@barriofinito612]

Growing up in Balkan I always dreamed of living in USA but now then Im all grown up, that dream turned into a nightmare 🙏🙏

[@jameslyons1624]

Welcome To My Nightmare

[@barriofinito612]

@@jameslyons1624 not sating it was all milk and honey here, been on the streets myself and i know how it is.. But the scale of it in the USA is just mind blowing, just like the fact that YT is the only media you can find reports on this homelessness pandemic ... 🙁

[@cafe88racer53]

usa=china 2.0 2021 lol

[@barriofinito612]

@@Steven-rp8zo im still live where i was, never moved to USA, like I said it was a dream to live in USA..im glad I didnt move tho, watching this tragedy 🙏

[@JP-it9ie]

@@WillmobilePlus Maybe. But there is none, like really not a one tent on the streets in my location. I live in ex soviet state in eastern Europe and we are poor as f%c% compared to average american. But no tents on the streets. Is this video fake or whats up with the tents on the streets of US cities?

[@donaldprice2809]

Thanks Nick!!!

[@victor-th4qs]

I am in my 60s. I get Social Security. Disabled for a couple years. I can't work anymore. I am homeless. But not by choice. Thanks for reading.

[@002lisamarie]

Have you got somewhere to live now?

[@virginiamueller267]

Housing cost in California are out of sight. Senior apartments are rediculous. Then gas ,electricity , water, trash. It all adds up.

[@glorialovesChrist]

yes. many senior men are moving to Mexico for sleeping room for $150.00 a month. Mexico loves our poor seniors on social security ❤

[@lilgreen12]

@@glorialovesChrist and your free to do so meanwhile were called immigrants in a land that used to belong to us.

[@glorialovesChrist]

@@lilgreen12 yes and hopefully in the future maybe one currency and open boarders?

[@commiesnzombies]

and all the hollywood elites travel the globe trying to save the world with money instead of helping in their own back yard

[@californiamade5608]

I don’t pay water or trash here in California

[@johnnycalderon9951]

Saddest thing is when you see a veteran who is homeless.

[@nickouellette5404]

Veteran have many outlets to get the help they need. A homeless vet is either not a vet or not interested in following the rules involved in getting help from the VA.

[@cr-nd8qh]

Yea there's alot of programs

[@DMalltheway]

@@nickouellette5404 the VA is cheap and has its limits, they can do better

[@susanbonner2682]

The VA is a joke and until you have had to deal with them you have no idea and need to get some more info before showing your ignorance.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

@@nickouellette5404 the VA hires anti veteran sociopaths who hate veterans to work with veterans ..90 billion dollars a year is spent on the Va it should go to poor veterans and the homeless not for VA employees

[@sebastiencharron9949]

Great video! thanks for sharing I think that monthly house rent might be a bit inflated

[@extropiantranshuman]

great video - could you do the opposite video perhaps - the least homeless? or will it mess up those states? I'm one of those rare people on teh channel liking the good with the bad.

[@Natalieneptune469]

I'm so thankful that my landlords are renting me a place to live in at a reasonable rate . Inflation is uncomfortable but i'm thankful that my job pays for my life.

[@Robertgriffinne]

You are lucky because rents are going up everywhere . Rent prices rose by 0.8% in june from a month earlier, according to the labor department it is the largest monthly gain since 1986.

[@PhilipMurray251]

How can the typical family with average income afford a higher rate+ more expensive home? in my area multi generational home is becoming the norm . Don’t forget to add the inflation which just this week was 9.1 on the CPI , producers index 11.3, it’s going to be a rough ride for sure.

[@instinctively_awesome8283]

@@PhilipMurray251 Time will tell how this period will treat people that never save, invest, lived beyond means, paycheck to paycheck, too many kids, too big of home, keeping up with the joneses with FOMO,YOLO, paying alimony, child support, etc

[@marianparker7502]

[@Natalieneptune469]

I raised all my rents at least 30% in the past year. You better hope your landlord doesn't catch on to reality.

[@paulsuprono7225]

Been homeless manyatime, myself. Last six years, however has been quite uneventful. I must conclude, however - 'we are all a few paychecks, from being homeless' ! 😬 🇺🇸

[@piknick111]

Quit spending all of your money.

[@ppenguinsjb1912]

Maybe make better decisions

[@bobpeters61]

@@ppenguinsjb1912 Everyone has made bad decisions that had the potential to bring them down. Most people have the good fortune to get away with those decisions, thereby dodging a bullet to their livelihoods. Some of us have been less fortunate and gotten back up after a terrible time of it. More than not desiring to and many destined to get back on their feet.

[@ppenguinsjb1912]

@@bobpeters61 I'm not saying you're wrong you're not saying I'm wrong perhaps a little cold hearted in my statement

[@alicemueller5836]

I agree.

[@loiskealoha6329]

My family and I was homeless and it wasn't a easy life at all we live a clean and sober life 💞 and still yet life was very hard for us 😔 sleeping in our van after 7 years of homeless we finally got us a place to live Amen 🙏 with section 8 praise God thank you Jesus ❤️ 😊🙏

[@NickJohnson]

Love that!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@loiskealoha6329]

@@NickJohnson Thank you very much Nick ❤️ God blessed you ❤️🙏

[@ms.anderson7064]

Thank you. You described the homeless situation in the - USA 🇺🇸 very well.

[@jennifertucker8971]

Me and my husband where homeless for years he had always worked and took care of our family then he lost his job and I'm glad our kids where grown and out on their own before it happened but even though we live in a hotel and pay out of our paycheck every 2 weeks total rent is about 600$ a month and it's just me and him now but we don't have to ever worry about our lights or water being cut off cause it's all included with the room but so glad we are back on our feet once again this is the 4th time we have gotten back on our feet and I hope we don't have to do it anymore and because of the stimulus we where able to get us a dependable car good luck to those of you that are still out there hope you find your way soon to get out of the situation if you want to

[@Kiki-yw9kc]

I am glad you are doing better x

[@obranilola1126]

,oh really ky friend

[@hypeknuckles113]

In California hotel are 300 one night ......least amount to pay is 200 dollars.....and California makes bank on people that are homeless....so they don't give the resources.....if they give the resources for stability it's a paycut to them....this why more recently more crime has been happening.....all of these people work together it's a propaganda.....here going on....just like the house fires....I think that's a set up.....

[@holyempressw8531]

@@hypeknuckles113 I don’t care how rich I am I wouldn’t want to live in California. I love George or Texas . No California or New York

[@hypeknuckles113]

@@holyempressw8531 I understand.....it does takes time to master this place .....from last post to now...... currently all resources are opening up for me...I'm glad I kelpt trying...and I also found out.....maybe I was in the wrong neighborhood.....I found a neighborhood that accepted blacks......things are changing now......it's alot more mixed culture ....I keep trying ...I do wanna master my life ......

[@psychafunkapus]

We''re the "richest country in the world" with 28 Trillion in debt...

[@newfoundingfathersofameric5379]

With China

[@glorialovesChrist]

China is. number 1 now

[@guywithdreads]

We could be out of debt by allowing the Chinese to move here tho. They don’t tell you that tho

[@newfoundingfathersofameric5379]

@@guywithdreads china2 why

[@sharoncrawford3042]

We are not the richest anymore, we are a debtor nation.

[@sirrobin4394]

One major problem has to be unrealistic expectations. People always want more than what they can afford, it's just that some don't understand how to tamp those expectations.

[@pommydiva1]

thats so sad that America has soooo much homeless. all those tents looks like our holiday caravan parks out here in Australia... except these campers are gone when their holiday is over. i can imagine the mess (like your mum said) that they leave. we also have drug problems and where ever they congregate - its a horrible mess with rubbish etc in that area. but its no where near as bad as out there in the USA

[@merissadoesstuff]

Homeless shelters are usually more dangerous than sleeping on the streets. I had serious plumbing issues years ago and had to leave my home with no warning. Because the cost of moving into a new place was thousands of dollars and I had just had to use my savings on something else, I was homeless for a while. In the shelters I was harassed by pimps, kicked out for having autism and one time even kicked out for getting a severe case of bronchitis in the dead of winter with snow on the ground. The hospital had given me a note and said that I need to rest untill the antibiotics worked because I was close to pneumonia. Tent living is not only safer, but sometimes you get more sleep. At many shelters you are lucky if they let you sleep four hours. On top of that, homeless discrimination in apartment rentals and jobs is legal and common, so many can't find a place before the shelters kick them out. It's not the rules that is a problem for most, it's the safety and the discrimination. Pimps and kidnappers hang around shelters because they know if they kidnap shelter people odds are they will be forgotten, and no one will look for them. Shelter discrimination is also a huge issue. Many are turned away for their sexuality, gender identity, religion, disability, race or even just getting a cold.

[@NickJohnson]

Omg Merissa please email me I'd love to hear more?? You have a good story to tell - NickJohnsonNC18@gmail

[@merissadoesstuff]

@@NickJohnson I will definitely email you. 👍

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

Re previously mentioned homeless shelter staff persons referring to the homeless as "flotsam and jetsam": staff persons do verbally abuse their homeless clients. Two staff persons in particular whom I overheard when volunteering proudly announced that "they just loved hearing about what the homeless have been subjected to." My reporting this to the shelter director resulted in being told "Well, we're not perfect. We're not paid that much for working here!" I was told the same when I had asked why donated food and clothing items were taken home by staff persons. Likewise when volunteering at food banks where the best food items are taken home by staff persons.

[@jasonjjj27]

The combination is a bit of everything. Yes drug addiction, Yes high cost of living, Yes mental illness, Yes a failed government, Yes crime, Yes just bad circumstances. There is no one answer to the reason why this exists in America.

[@jasonjjj27]

@john lee Being the richest country in the world is an illusion. We are 20+ trillion in debt and rapidly growing with no balanced budget. The is not the definition of rich. And not to get political, but both the right and the left isn't doing a thing about American homelessness. Give me a real solution and i'll gladly participate as part of my share.

[@SweetUniverse]

Exactly. This isn't a black-or-white problem.

[@Vennozzi25]

Our government.

[@georgelogan677]

I was in Jean, Las Vegas ( Lost Wages), and Las Vegas Strip ( Lost Wages Strip) ahead of a half of a century ago.😮

[@TheJoshheart90]

2019, over a billion dollars was allocated towards the homeless situation in California alone, but mysteriously ended up in politicians pockets. We should have a receipt where all of our tax money goes to. I’d be fine If we had to pay a little more in taxes if we seen exactly where our money went to. things would be better if we could keep track and hold these politicians accountable like they do us.

[@floydsemlow8253]

That's just absolutely f****** despicable what a f***** up world and country these days

[@sherileorna8450]

I got a housing voucher in SUPER WEALTHY PLACER COUNTY, CA. I am disabled. I was given 30 days to find suitable housing. It was MANDATORY to attend a "Housing Choice" SECTION 8 meeting for 3 hours. There were 4 VOUCHER ATTENDEES present. There were 12 (TWELVE) government paid employees in attendance some with government issued cars. Average salaries $35,000. Another disabled lady had to walk and was late. I have been homeless 18 years, I am considered MENTALLY ILL and I am not a drug addict or alcoholic. I am also educated. This supposedly great nation/government chooses whom it victimizes. I did not choose homelessness and I have HATED EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF 18 YEARS OF HOMELESSNESS. I REMAIN HOMELESS AND HATEFUL. PATHETIC IS THE UNDERSTATEMENT. 🤑🤮

[@floydsemlow8253]

@@sherileorna8450 I'm sorry to hear about your situation and you're absolutely right the government picks and chooses who they want to help who they don't want to help etc etc and somehow someway finds an excuse for every little thing that happens and or justifies it some way or another . God bless and be safe out there ❤️💯

[@arturovillaluz2053]

Many of these politicians live in gated communities. What do they care?

[@Xassaw]

With cameras on them as well!

[@sarajayne3832]

It is complicated ...All I know is I don't have too far to fall into Homelessness at 53 years old that is a terrifying reality . I help people when I can afford to.

[@sharon22669]

I'm 52 and it wouldn't take much to make me homeless. It's extremely disheartening. I also help where I can and as often as I can. I wish you all the best.

[@elconquistador932]

@@sharon22669 I'm 55, I'm living a pretty good life, although low key and out of sight for the most part. But I rely on my wife, she makes good money but we all know how quick that can change. We'd be 100% F#@$ed if that happens.

[@actionbloom5810]

I understand what you mean. I'm 52, making 80K/year, with maybe 200K of assets. One accident, illness, lawsuit could flip my life from "middle class" to "poor" to nothing. I'm paying 500/month for Health insurance and a minor visit at the ER cost my insurance 17.5K and I had to put another 2.5K from my pocket. The veterinarian charged me $800 to keep my sick dog for a night to check him and the day after, wanted another 2.5K to opened him up because he couldn't find anything. I finally paid another $800 to put him down and incinerated. We are part of the UNPROTECTED of society!

[@suchgreatheights8841]

I cant imagine, its harder to find a job at that age and your body has wear and tear. Ive been homeless before and i always help people whenever I can.

[@edenswaterislife9214]

I was homeless for 2 years. I witnessed the churches of christ pit my name in their system for grants, while I received little to no help. I needed help with addiction and there was no help in a single church for this. I got tired and I did have death upon me. People even seen death sitting on my shoulders. At 4 am wondering scared exhausted but afraid to sleep, so high on meth I called out to the Most High! I did not know his name. I called to a false name with my lips but my heart was true, so he answered. I am delivered from addiction and the street because of Most High YaHuWaH. His people do not leave people stuck in spiritual bondage to live off them. Please seek truth in Most High by asking for his name with your whole heart mind and soul! He loves us and is waiting for us! Hallelujah is Praise Ye Yah. KumabahYAH. Come by here Yah, sang by his people who were enslaved in America and all 4 corners.

[@dave5176]

The Colorado video shows tents in Denver's Civic Center. As of now (2022) it has been cleared of people and cleaned up. Not sure where all those people went though.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Can you imagine a world where people don’t have family members to depend on in times of crisis? That number would be more like 5500-10,000 a day

[@mlynn2161]

Nick, I enjoy your channel so much. Thank you for the effort you put into it. I'm a social worker (not practicing at this time) and I completed grad school in Las Vegas, did my grad school practicums in community mental health in LV, and worked in some of the worst areas of the city with the mentally ill doing mental health work. Now I'm back in NC. I see some of the same problems here that I saw in LV : drugs, lack of affordable housing. No one will ever convince me that drugs are a good idea. Yes, people need homes and jobs but the thing that is lacking is also strong community connections between human beings where people can feel valuable, validated, and gain a sense of being productive towards something positive. So many people I worked with were just existing with no productive purpose to engage with and it leads to a lot of mental health issues compounded by poverty, trauma, etc and leads to drug use that just swallows people up. Very sad situation.

[@NickJohnson]

i agree! Thanks for the work you did to help people!

[@mlynn2161]

We need jobs, too. Good jobs with longevity and a livable wage so that people aren't so dependant on safety nets. People need a place to go every day to feel connected and earn a living.

[@Vl7248]

@@johnsinger4244 free drugs for all.

[@ChrisCredible5000]

@@mlynn2161 how about me,I'm form Tennessee and I have a million dollars to give away,which country shall I give?

[@lepetit7773]

@@NickJohnson hey nick do videos on most corrupt states , states with most drug abuse !!

[@_maya_jackson]

In my city (Los Angeles) the main reason for homelessness “in my city” is housing cost.

[@MrDa55555]

Nope! Drugs Drugs Drugs.

[@MrDa55555]

@Ryan Alex That is a factor! Supply and demand: there are way more people that want to live in California then there is a capacity to support, even with the governments help.

[@Electronic424]

That doesn't explain why most new homeless people are out of state

[@LC-bv1gk]

drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs drugs, alcohol alcohol alcohol alcohol alcohol alcohol alcohol alcohol, drug addicts don't work or pay any rent, housing cost is the least of their problems.

[@LC-bv1gk]

@Marion Hamer I live in CA and I get ask by homeless people if I have any drugs for them to buy or trade all the time when I go in to the dollar store or walking through public places, or constantly ask me for cigarettes which I hate cus I don't smoke.

[@darcyrosewilson]

Vermont in Brattleboro specifically has a huge problem with drugs and homelessness 😢

[@esterrios3998]

You are so right Nick. It's unaffordable housing.

[@brianaragon6216]

I used to be homeless for about 5 years and honestly it's addiction as soon as I got the strength to get clean my life turned around I got my own place my own car full time job so ya keeping it 💯 it's all up to the individual wanting to change

[@crimaridia1521]

Way to go, Brian

[@latanyafisher3580]

Greetings. Good for you Sir. And it's not that cut and dry for everyone.

[@cindymcdonald8244]

Bless you Brian. So glad you had the strength and commitment to change.

[@alphaomega17]

How do you think decriminalization will affect the cities where that legislation is passing?

[@MrLyonsCo]

Yeah those who aren’t mentally ill can’t easily pull themselves out. I’ve been off the streets for Twos years and wouldn’t you know….when you don’t do drugs and want to change you can. And there is plenty of church ran organizations that help homeless people

[@melvinfarris623]

Speaking from the perspective of someone who has been there, I believe that there's very few homeless and way too many houseless! Because I slept better under a bridge, in a canyon, or otherwise without four walls and a roof than I did living inside! It was a matter of the people I surrounded myself with. I've since gotten off the street and now have my own apartment, held down a job for the past 6 years, and continue to move forward and upward every day!

[@NickJohnson]

Good Melvin! Let people know how!

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@NickJohnson "Some More News" and "Telltale Atheist" are the perfect Continue of this VIdeo here. Sorry if i sound like an ad-bot, buut oh well, what can one do.

[@randywatson4341]

Its totally Different the last few Years specially after the phoney housing boom we're having our rent went up $1000 instead of Raising us up slowly over the next few years they threatened us with Eviction we were at that address for 12 years never short or late on our Rent or bills even during the pandemic Greed kicked us to the Curb now they're just Charging a processing fee an putting us on a Rediculusly long waiting list an putting the money in their Greedy little pockets!

[@mistermerlin8917]

"a matter of the people I surrounded myself with" Wise words sir.

[@robertjackson3407]

STAY ON POINT 🤔 AND THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US 🤔 LIVING BY FAITH EVERYDAY IN A LIFE THREATING SITUATION EVERYDAY 🙄 LIVING ON THE STREET 🤔 GIVE GOD HIS GLORY 🤔 FOR THE BREATH OF LIFE TODAY 🤔 GOD, IS A WAY MAKER 🤔 FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHING 🤔 IN JESUS NAME

[@Ra-thesunking]

If you give everyone homes with requirements like Houston, then NO it will not create a “no one will work” issue.

[@AliTheKitsune]

I was ran out of my apartment because the owner had to sell during the pandemic. She sold to a company. My mothers apartment was also sold to a company a year later.

[@Andshewasafairy]

I’m from a very small town, and even we have a couple homeless people. I took a trip to Chicago in 2015 and was so saddened by how many homeless people I saw 😞. And it wasn’t just adults! I saw soooo many kids that were homeless as well. I can’t stand seeing anyone suffer, let alone a child. I gave a 15 year old boy that was sleeping in a box a warm meal, and gave enough money to a mother to get a hotel room for the weekend for her and her two toddlers who didn’t even have coats on in the middle of December 😞😞

[@markstein9254]

I live in suburbs of Chicago and yes we had 30 yrs of homeless here hi TAXES RENT NO Mental health help or hospitals only JAIL Illinois Cook county and Chicago Sucks that they hurt those who they claim to help !!!!

[@blossom9143]

Brittany Reeder ..Aaaah...bless that was very sweet of u ☺.. it is so so sad..

[@jamesricker3997]

A lot of the homeless and big cities actually came from smaller towns Big cities have more resources for them to exploit so they relocated there

[@a.b.__iii]

You're beautiful 😍

[@jamescavaliere8306]

God bless u

[@hollyhopalong7405]

California”s new state flag should be the blue tarp, for all the homeless shelters.

[@lolwut2485]

i would sign that petition lol

[@piknick111]

Theres a good flag version of the bear being replaced by a homeless guy pushing a shopping cart.

[@ImehSmith]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@commiesnzombies]

a sickle and a turd crossed

[@gmab7711]

Yeah and the ones coming to Colorado are causing the same landscape! It’s GREED!!!! Jerks have everything but cause suffering wherever they go!

[@TheSmartestManonEarth]

Minnesota! For sure is. Is it on the list? Lets see

[@hollandkids9814]

We were homeless kids in Florida a few years ago and lived in a tent city. Also lived in our van which was hard for a family of six with a dog. Alot of employers don't want to hire homeless people so our mom had such a hard time finding work so we just had our Dad's paycheck which he's a mechanic and it's hard to feed four kids on that salary. Our Mom made a friend who actually helped her find a job and now we're off the streets living with our grandparents with two more dogs. Parents both working, all four of us kids are in school and we're not getting the crap neat out of us every day and aren't going to bed hungry any more. Being homeless was terrifying especially for four young kids but we stuck together and our parents kept us safe and as a family we got through it.

[@jenniferjoseph1560]

All of you will have a rich and exciting life! You will appreciate everything much more than most..you will be able to cope with losses and setbacks in a way that pushes you ahead! I will be thinking of your family everyday and sending extra love and strength!

[@fernfreeman1729]

I've always said and I maintain it today, the breakdown of the family, as an institution, is at the core of the homelessness we see today. Drugs easily follows and compounds the problem. You're the lucky ones and thank you for sharing 🙏

[@sully4019]

@@fernfreeman1729 I totally agree with you !

[@susangodwin5858]

Bless your hearts.....do your best to go to college & get an education so you will always have job skills & experience to stay off the streets....💜

[@hollandkids9814]

@@GotoHere it wasn't always like that we were 10, 11, 13 and 15 when it happened our parents were teen parents and they couldn't control what happened. You could be rich and thriving one day then something happens and your poor and hungry the next. We weren't rich but our parents always paid their bills, we were fed, bathed, clothed and raised well. Our family fell on hard times something happened to us that our parents have a hard time talking about to this day and it's been a couple years now. Our family is strong our parents lived us they always put us first no matter what. We pulled through and kept our family strong. We can't control what happens in our lives the good and the bad we have to take it as we go. We don't blame our parents for anything because they were strong and we got through it. Would go through it all over again to avoid being taken away from them.

[@danalynch8889]

Fortunately the city I live in Florida believes in helping those homeless that want help. I was homeless for 4 years and have first hand experience before finally getting my disability approved and a HUD apartment. I thank God and my homeless shelter case manager for helping.

[@blackblack697]

How long did it take for you to get your HUD in FL because I'm currently homeless I need help

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

I live in Sarasota County and recently (this year) saw a news segment on TV on how Sarasota has implemented plans for affordable housing to address the homeless population. Homelessness is everywhere and will some day be coming to a city near you. It's all about how your local and state government addresses the issue. The city of Sarasota county does not allow homeless people to pop up tents on the sidewalks like they do in all these other places. I feel like our government officials actually care about this problem and are proactive about it. I have lived here now close to 30 years and have never seen our city like these other places. I believe there is even a law that passed a few years back that panhandling on the streets and in traffic is illegal. I use to live in Colorado when I was in my 20's and Colorado has really become a pit hole. It use to be a beautiful place to live even Denver, but no more. I thank God I have always had a roof over my head and he has always supplied all of my needs.

[@HouseofHungRealness]

@@user-hz7kv6js6l Sarasota made being homeless a crime. They just put them in jail. The are hundreds of homeless people in Sarasota, they just hide in the woods to avoid jail. I used to live by University Parkway. There were a bunch ther before they built up the area.

[@tommykhorlina4227]

Come on guys... this is the time for pay back..

[@MattGPT-eh4cp]

@@user-hz7kv6js6l I am glad that you are grateful to God, but God didn't put a roof over your head and food in your mouth........you did that. As long as people mistakenly believe that it is out of their hands, then the problem of homelessness will grow.

[@robertsisa8149]

How crazy it is that you already owned the property and you still have to pay your high tax dues? It is as if you are still renting.

[@airbrushken5339]

I'm an American who move to Australia in 1979 to be a teacher after 9 years Army, including a combat tour in Vietnam. I was teaching art in Sydney, specializing in murals, I was contacted to do two murals (on two 4 story buildings) in the city of Pontiac, Michigan... I flew back and while there in 1985 I saw the Salvation Army Center invite all these homeless people inside their downtown office, inside, giving them their welfare checks, medical check ups, clothing, a chance to shower and then the next morning while we were setting up the gear to start the first mural and it was still dark, the police had to block one lane of traffic for us... It was then I saw 3 big commercial busses loading up all these people in front of the Salvo's... I asked the cop what's going on? He told me that; "the City of Pontiac would take these people to another city (like Bay City) and just drop them off"??? So it's been going on for years!

[@richardcoates4751]

Every time someone goes homeless a hedgefund owner gets his wings!

[@royharper2003]

@Richard you must not have ever taken an economics class

[@lynnbaker2336]

Or a gentrifier gets another " shot" of money!

[@sailasimone6175]

I committed petty crimes at the age of 16 just to get thrown in jail so I wouldn't freeze to death on the streets of Pittsburgh.

[@NickJohnson]

Aww I'm sorry email me maybe I can tell your story. NickJohnsonNC18@gmail

[@marymurray6163]

A lot of people have to do that

[@yogaflirt7]

I'm sorry you had that fate. I hope things are better now.

[@Enochulate88]

West Allegheny

[@Esmeralda-gt6uf]

😥

[@ianhansen6840]

Dang, Nick I can tell how witnessing all the sadness and despair in our country is affecting you. What a sad state of affairs for... What a mess...

[@lynnwashington7355]

I live in Denver and it's basically they want to live like that because nobody wants to be responsibly housed because of criminal background or addiction. I was homeless for awhile until I got fed up and decided to do something about it now I have been housed for 11 years and want to relocate because Denver just doesn't feel like home anymore

[@MM-xl2dk]

I came close due to a chain of unfortunate circumstances and it’s scary AF. This is heart breaking and I know some chose this but a lot do not.

[@antonioarreola3097]

Of those that make the effort to get out homelessness many do get out, but the ones that don't will just stay homeless.

[@noname-dy3fh]

yep me too, big imigrant family, i came to realize that i have to prioritize money over everything, because money can buy security like a home

[@toniesedrick691]

@@noname-dy3fh Not if you don't have any.

[@missmajestic2158]

I was homeless in 1996. I stayed in an women's shelter in Knoxville, TN. The shelter helped me to get my GED & let me stay there for 6 months, meanwhile I saved up my food stamps whole staying in the shelter. I got 3 hot meals a day & a snack before bedtime. The shelter helped me find a house to rent & they donated me some household funerture & personal supplies such as shampoo and conditioner & soap ECT. I've been off the streets ever since. I thank God for shelters.

[@irenemarano8241]

I am glad they were good to you and you got back on your feet.

[@missmajestic2158]

@@irenemarano8241 thank you so much. God bless you.🙏

[@irenemarano8241]

@@missmajestic2158 Thank - you and I hope you keep getting blessed .🤗💕

[@StephenJelinek]

For me being invisible worked. Traveled the Mississippi river by kayak. Waited until sunset to make camp. Got back on the river at sunrise. When on pedal bike same thing. I would stay in church yards during night times.

[@heut4384]

Being as homeless, doesn't mean these people need to trash our land. Homeless people needs to be responsible and accountable.

[@susie2366]

I realize that this is simplistic, but even in the last decade, more families have stopped supporting their ill and indigent children and siblings. My husband has been assisting his brother for decades. He’s been keeping him from having to live on the streets. It’s hard on everyone.

[@amosnaftali2495]

Back in the day the government forced families to support their kids

[@georgebrummer3038]

a lot of boomers are passing away and their mentally ill and adult children end up on the streets.

[@nesq4104]

Everything cost more now and loving in smaller spaces

[@elgringoec]

We need a huge ranch somewhere we can send these folks. Give em a few tasks so they have purpose, three squares and a roof. Get back to "no loitering" in the civilized spaces. And for God sake they shouldn't be voting. I say no one needing government assistance to make it is allowed to vote, their motivations are counterproductive.

[@randomexploring541]

@@elgringoec motivations of love, health, family, exercise, good diet, is counterproductive how?

[@doloressandovalmartinez9642]

I've been homeless for a couple of years It wasn't easy, most programs out there supposed to help you, looked down on you Like the monies coming out of their pockets, instead of state funding That was frustrating, made me feel like I was bothering them Paper work, questions were endless, repetitive Made my situation harder, I felt worthless

[@joannejennings7649]

The monies are coming out of our pockets, where do u think the government gets it money?

[@kb4640]

Just a question for real...did you have substance issues?

[@TrumpyBooden]

As a single homeless person the only resources you can rely on are food stamps and possibly a shelter. To think you will get more is incorrect, don’t bother. Working is the only way to get out of the shelter and once your working full time your food stamps will end. These are temporary solutions.

[@jamied8678]

I was at a Salvation army food assistance centre not only were the young blonde women completely Clueless doing things like giving me pasta when I told them I'm living in my car , but while I was sitting there waiting for all the paperwork to go through to get my cans of creamed corn one of the ladies went into the petty cash went to the Indian restaurant next door . So wile I'm sitting there starving they're all stuffing their face with Indian takeaway in front of me no doubt paid for by people giving donations thinking it was going to the homeless

[@jprevatt]

Often times sad, yetvery true 🙏💔

[@alemelo3070]

I thinked this was in Sao Paulo Brazil...never imagine USA broked like this post. Thanks for your brave

[@xiangzhu6569]

Salt Lake City, Utah, is going through this kind of crisis now...

[@u.s.a.citizen5590]

Politicians love homelessness as they profit from it.

[@rbmiller3346]

There never has been, nor ever will be a politician worth a pint of cold piss.

[@trentkprue]

Homelessness has become a multi-million dollar business...if every homeless person in America disappeared today...within 3-6 months there would be a whole new homeless population...consisting of those who now make their living maintaining the homeless...

[@beescottwilliams1518]

Trump loves himself and is not, and never will be a politician. Just a phoney.

[@u.s.a.citizen5590]

@@beescottwilliams1518 You have your head where the sun don’t shine. That’s all politicians.

[@Filippa698]

How?!

[@TrailerParkPolak]

I was homless for 2 years while I rased money for rent. Homlessness was never the first choice. Its the end result of a lot of struggles. And with the streets comes new hard struggles where you really can loose faith in humanity. Im happy I had my faith in God and stayed strong and fighting the battle. Stay strong if you are watching this and still struggle to come out of it. I pray God blesses you and sends good people on your path to help you and that you will resive a helping hand with no shame ♡

[@poisonedchrist7802]

I need ppl to help me insist on a small new government tax to wage war on poverty we could end homelessness in like two years with my plan building 200,000 plus tiny homes a year with running water in America

[@somerandomvertebrate9262]

Don't know what you pay for an apartment (since that's the common measure in Europe), but $3,493 for renting a house per month, like in "cheapest" state Mississippi, is still crazy expensive. The rent I pay for a small apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, is about $560 a month, and for the square feet I get I'm actually on the pricey side (and the nice side of town). No wonder the US has a homeless problem!

[@isaiaharana2000]

Talking about the homeless crisis. Cue happy guitar

[@mjblue84]

When you think of ALL the billionaires we have in our country...this is so sad. Such an imbalance in the world.

[@garryherbert66]

Yes, well said...

[@alexsegurasr3028]

All these billionaires will not be allowed through the gates of heaven, all the suffering you just stood by not caring with billions at your disposal, go to your new master Satan you will burn forever

[@brianmatthews4149]

China has the most.they have over 10.000.

[@stlsaint1]

@@alexsegurasr3028 that's not factual at all. Christianity literally just says ask god for forgiveness and receive Jesus and you get into heaven. No need to give up billions.

[@alexsegurasr3028]

Song they play over the radio before combat, we don't need no water let the mf burn burn mf burn

[@theresamallett4613]

Not many homeless in Mississippi, we just say, " Come on and stay at my house."

[@angaeltartarrose6484]

Yer a saint.

[@seanbrummfield448]

And also Mississippi's more affordable. I still don't understand how it gets ranked as the worst state every year.

[@whooelse9444]

@@seanbrummfield448 low paying jobs, paltry health care & very little leisure are a few reasons.

[@seanbrummfield448]

@@whooelse9444 Lol. I know. I was just making the person who first commented to realize Mississippi's not all sunshine and rainbows itself.

[@kevinkimble7628]

GOD Bless "Y'all"!!!

[@derrickhaimraj]

I feel like crying for all those people

[@justmeeagainn]

I like that you have a tent and you’re preparing for your own homelessness. Please do a video about where the homeless get their tents. I can’t imagine they can afford expensive tents and the first thing they do is go to Dicks when they lose their houses.

[@creepydoll2872]

“Why don’t they just move.” When you’re already poor and exhausted, moving is really a big and expensive thing, especially if someone was moving across the country. Even harder for people with a child I would imagine. Theres a lot of preparations to make that take money and energy.

[@NickJohnson]

Hey life ain't always easy

[@marenhuwald1445]

Must be even worse for women.

[@Echo81Whiskey]

Well if you don't move, you are going to get run over by the bulldozer of life, so at some point, big boy decisions got to be made. You think the afghanis wanted to exfil THEIR country in chaos!??!? Common misconception is that all the afghanis want to leave Afghanistan and come to America, wrong they don't want to leave - however the environment is no longer tenable to support life.

[@hannahsharma5108]

Yet they somehow find a way to migrate to California 🤔

[@melindac.flores3991]

@@marenhuwald1445 If you have family to help you get on your feet, it's good. I moved from Texas to Ohio with my daughter, years ago. I immediately got a job. Saved money for a months rent and to turn on utilities, then moved out. Two month tops. Glad I had my sister to help.

[@4ukindnesss]

It can be addiction and mental illness but it's also because rents have quadrupled way past minimum wage. Also some people have medical bills or are physically too sick, disabled, or too old to work. I met a woman who used to be a nurse and then was in a horrific accident and had a terrible brain injury and did not remember anything, she was homeless and then committed suicide. I know a teacher who sleeps in her car because she can't afford to pay rent.

[@NickJohnson]

That's just sad

[@CrystalMouse1]

Even on disability you can't afford rent on your own. They say the program keeps people out of poverty 😆yeah right! I'm grateful for it but I don't have financial independence

[@caracrabtree715]

Since the 80's homeless population use to be mentally ill and addicts, but over decades it's recently moved to working class who cannot afford housing, or have 1 emergency happen, ie job loss, starting over, a medical bill, loss of transportation, on and on... There's a lot of dynamics and situations involved.

[@lynnbaker2336]

And the rents quadrupling is also an addiction. Money addiction!

[@hadlee189]

Nick, I wish you would also talk about the Homeless that travel from other states who contribute to the homeless situation/problem. I'm from San Francisco, & we seem to have a lot of people from other states, like from Texas, & Louisiana to name a few. We would love for the powers that be to send the out of towners a one way ticket to their hometowns.

[@hausberlin2752]

That won't work, because of the reasons that they flock to Cali. 1. Very nice warm weather. 2. The beach 3. Welfare is the best in the country! I know of NO other state in the country that provides for the poor and the homeless as well as Cali. does! Cali. NOT ONLY gives the homes food stamps, but cash money as well, and free storage! Those are 3 great reasons that every poor and homeless person in the country should flock to Cali. ! You want these people to leave then be sure that whatever state that you wish them to go back to provides for its poor as well as Cali. does!

[@5rgyyuyrgg]

Some people would rather live on the streets than live with toxic family or friends.

[@moccisimo]

The social ties thing is true, I have family who'd rather stay and struggle with $2,000+ rent in an apartment in CA than come to Utah and pay $1,500 mortgage for a 4 bedroom house. If given the choice I'd live in fun warm CA too but living comfortably in a boring state is better than struggling every month imo 💆‍♀️

[@jeanettevice6306]

You are absolutely right about that

[@coupleofbeers31]

Utah's not boring. Stop putting down the middle states. They're not that bad.

[@coupleofbeers31]

I had a wonderful time in Salt Lake City when I was there in 2016. People were way nicer and more hospitable than in California where everyone has an attitude.

[@sweetla4750]

Utah is beautiful!

[@candideggplant1575]

I'd rather live in the midwest or wherever it is liveable if I had a skill that could merit moving and earning a wage that could afford it

[@jon_nomad]

The richest country on earth? We are the most indebted nation on earth and with no ability to clear that debt.

[@JaH-sl1yv]

indept to whom, the privatly owned banks whoes money is actually just zeros on a computer...

[@JuniFFXIVChannel]

We have the ability, just not the political will.

[@herdarkwings]

We could clear the debt by not sending billions of dollars to fund other countries just a thought....

[@jon_nomad]

@@herdarkwingsWell... We should have thought of that before destroying their entire country. We sow what we reap.

[@justsomeguy4099]

That's what the military is for. Eventually the economic system will completely collapse and then it will be about only war.