Living in a Skid Row Tent: Alayna’s Story | Union Rescue Mission - mini documentary

[@noworriesimwithtrump141]

the case worker for alayna is real, a hug can go a long way. God bless her

[@yukyukyuk1335]

Then again, sometimes hugs stand in for actual resolution of sizable problems, like a band-aid on a gaping wound. Personally, I'm done with all the hugs that are so freely dispensed. What is needed is ACTION.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Change your profile name Trump isn't doing anything!

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

@@yukyukyuk1335 You said it all

[@notmyaccounthacked]

A lot of this video was questionable as far as getting help. It was all scripted. She looked very unhappy infront of the case worker. The hug and dialogue by case worker looks so fake to those of us who have been through it all. I don't know of any white woman that were helped in the union. I know how horribly white women were treated there. They were set up and kicked out by staff just for being white. It was horrible there. The staff were evil to white women. The other homeless women were so evil and wanted to beat them up just for being white. It was a truly horrible place.

[@mariatolentino8243]

Alayna is right when she said life is not about what you went through but how you respond to it. You have lessons that will light your way wherever life takes you

[@michellehill1604]

I went to Job corps at 17 until 21, kept me from being homeless and got my GED and job training. They should tell more homeless kids that option

[@vickicarnes6860]

My son went for awhile and I can't help to believe, had he stayed he wouldn't be in prison today. Drugs addiction and poverty have taken over the states. I understand job Corp has a new program that actually accepts families now. I'm happy you are one who made it out alive. Congrats friend. God, bless

[@susiebear3316]

Democrats shithole!

[@queenmidnight8994]

Talked my son in to Job Corps he got his GED he now works for contractor for the railroad makes good money has his own house. He was a heroin addict. It was hard to get him off the stuff he's in that 3% that got out. I'm very proud of him!! I believe if he didn't go to job Corp he would most likely be dead now. Young people please look into it.

[@aliciabrowndocken4660]

The only purpose in life the first 18 years is a high school Diploma. If you can't afford Community College, and it's free if you're poor, or a minority, then you can always join the Military. Didn't anybody teach them that after high school you have to be a productive adult. The only joy you will ever get out of life you earn and you will pay for it in Spades. How did these people figure to get by without being responsible and productive. Feeling good may not happen for years. The only thing that matters is being Selfsuficent and not being a burden to others. After 50 years of working 60-80 hours a week I'm finally Retired. At 66 life is just starting to get good. Didn't these people get the memo. They wonder why I resent them being a burden on the rest of us.

[@colleenpeterson7247]

🎉 Job Corps 🎉

[@symonegomez2388]

This was about 4 years ago. I wish we had an update on her and how the mission is doing. I get these recommended videos so late that I didn't even realize how much time had passed. I hope nothing but the best for her. 🌸

[@Mrbriangalvan]

And here we are invading Iraq, Afghanistan and trying to tell the world how to live.

[@askquestionsplz]

Homelessness is everywhere. Not much can be done these people are mostly unable to manage a home or place to live

[@mungushue3030]

New york gives their homeless 40 thousands and a bus ticket to go live else where.

[@mungushue3030]

@Snooty Fox its started last year in New York it was their way of fixing the problem. If you look at texas city's like austin, dallas, Houston and san antonio. Look at the amount of homeless that have arrived from other states. Now 75% of homeless in the state are from other citys who's fix was to buy them a bus ticket and send them their with promises of jobs and housing.

[@Mrbriangalvan]

What public discourse and accountability should be talking about but isn’t www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-22/pentagon-racks-up-35-trillion-in-accounting-changes-in-one-year

[@susanosborne7133]

You do know that there is not many services out there for people who want to make their lives better but are not junkies or crazy or have a shit load of kids

[@davidreyes1336]

I think she choose not to take the cot because of her dog.

[@drrodz4968]

DAVID REYES , also if the place is a shelter, they kick you out at morning time.

[@divinefeminineoracle5825]

@@drrodz4968 the one I was at let you return to your room at the end of the day. I would never sleep out on the ground when it's help available.

[@gottziehtalles666]

TherealMarloCouture and if you have a dog?

[@sidjtd]

BimBam Which is better, suffering and being stuck, and punishing your dog/pet along with your homelessness, which by any metric is some form of animal cruelty, or suck it up, give it away and try to get your life together so you can break the cycle? I totally get it that most choose to not break the cycle, and continue their endless loop of animal abuse

[@divinefeminineoracle5825]

@@sidjtd if she had a car she could do Uber eats with the dog in the back seat. These people don't want anything for themselves, they just want you to give them a free coin so they can get high!

[@eyerule6153]

you can feel the love hurt and concern in that ceo God Bless that mans work

[@markarrington3869]

No hope. They have spent 3 billion dollars on that shit ho telling that white girl , wanna come inside so I can pimp you? That shithole mission has been there 45 years and hasnt done shit yet.

[@southl.a9963]

God bless her..she is so young please God help this woman.

[@epicguy3332]

sorry but her suffering is purely her fault. she decided to leave her family in order to sell her body thinking she knew better, now shes acting like the victim because a couple people told her her mistakes were caused by her actions

[@marineboy4181]

She's not that young she's a grown ass woman that's far in her twenties and now she has to be 25 or 26 she's young I'm still in my twenties but she's not that young now I can see if she was 14 or 16 years old 15 or 12 LOL but really dude

[@withastickangrywhiteman2822]

God a non-exist thing won't help, Only Yankee's kindness can help her, will you help?

[@richnow1686]

God can not help except you

[@erinkerner3277]

when you are 18 you don't understand consequences. so you sre stupid to say she's grown she deserves this no one deserves this. some peoole post some stupid comments i tell ya.. hopefully you never lose everything in wind up on the street. im embarrassed to say i am human with these comments.

[@joberry877]

Like I ALWAYS say: LA, warm weather, cold hearts

[@edsonandrade100]

You mean ... Gold hearts , right ??? God bless the people who helps!

[@riddlegunnermanuel6503]

..and lazy people

[@x777aria]

sadly the people that care don't have the resources to help, and the people who have resources don't care.

[@Jackie-md8zs]

@@x777aria You should watch officer deon Joseph's videos. Hes a cop on skid row for 25 yrs. This video has alot wrong or omitted.

[@DominiMex777]

@joberry877 The opposite with NYC, extreme weather (hot and cold) warm hearts (some).

[@littlemisstwiggy2302]

I would like to know where this young woman is today in 2020

[@brand3820]

She was killed in 2019...

[@RocknRollHoochieKoo1962]

@@brand3820 Where did you find that info? I googled "Alayna McDonald Skid Row," and stories about her popped up but nothing about her being killed.

[@nickfriend3629]

@@RocknRollHoochieKoo1962 ...if they don't provide a link, means they're lying.

[@EnilaGeo]

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012323354975 This is her facebook page, she is alive and well! Out of the streets!!

[@Nbdycares2]

@@EnilaGeo awesome, thanks!

[@patrickguillory7552]

I truly understand why she doesn’t want to sleep inside... I would not leave my puppy, wherever I go my puppy go as well.

[@markarrington3869]

Its the only thing that loves her that dont want to use her.

[@oktawiaa]

Me too I wish I Hope That she have good home now of course with the best friend: her dog.

[@stacy4329]

Same

[@sheenamiller8652]

Weirdo

[@duermedespierto]

that is true. Maybe she didn't want to leave the puppy and that is why she refused

[@gg-pe9tb]

It's a shame people do not understand? I am one of the lucky ones and am grateful, help with understanding, forgiveness and compassion to all.

[@ValerieMarieM]

"I've learned a lot about life. It's not so much what you've been through, but it's how you respond." That's deep and will stick with me. I needed to hear that. I hope Alayna is well. She seems like a wonderful, capable young woman.

[@sharonharris9782]

This is a travesty...I was homeless for three years in Florida and I can relate to much of what she said. There is never a relaxing moment and just showering and eating takes planning. You are put in survival mode and your always in fight or flight mode. My father eventually took me in and helped me get back in my feet. I remember going in and sitting in a restaurant right after I left the streets. People were having normal conversations and eating family meals. It was a scene so out of the norm for me that I had an anxiety attack and had to leave. Three years later, with the proper psych drugs and support, I feel like a human being again. I want to pay it forward so I have begun volunteering at a nearby homeless shelter. I want every person to know that they do matter and they are not invisible.

[@jeupelissa751]

Good for you,Sharon,that you escaped alive from being homeless !! Many people don't have any living relatives to go to. Or family bis too toxic and abusive to go near them. More ex- homeless people are returning to help their fellow homeless, that's what is so needed. Ex homeless helping the ones who still are. Most people who run the shelters and agencies were never homeless,and don't know or care how one ever gets housed. It's just a job,not a calling for THEM,see. Seeing a person housed, that's always a heart warmer 👍💖

[@billybronco.9123]

And $6 trillion spent in the middle east and countless Good young men lost for what..charity starts at home.

[@JoaquinPhi]

For what? oil, petrodollars, new markets, control, in a nutshell....it is all about make more money.

[@ladybug7967]

I have been trying to help a homeless lady for a few years. She is a victim of domestic violence. Used to be an architect but then turned to alcohol. She later became a Christian and I met her at church. My husband and I helped her with some portion of tuition and she got a degree in theology. We also helped her to pay for a smartphone for a couple of years. But the reality is that she is trapped in a victim mentality disorder. People at church help her. She stays at their houses but she doesn’t work regularly. She works part time for a low wage and it’s not enough for her to get her own place. From time to time she calls and asks for money. Then she is on the streets sleeping in the park. Her kids do not talk to her. Her siblings too. She looks normal. She is intelligent but she is messed up. she thinks because she is a victim the world owes her. I do not see any effort from her to find the way out. I suspect she likes that people feel sorry for her. When one church figures it out she finds another church. Christians are kind people. Now she stays with elderly couple in TX. She called me a couple of days ago. She cried and asked for money. I told her that she is not a victim and I am not sorry for her because her situation is the result of decisions she took. She blames her parents, ex husband and blah blah. No responsibility for her own actions. And I told her that she is able to become independent, get a job, get her own place. She keeps whining. I pray for her. What else can I do?

[@eyeoftheleopardleopard8829]

Natalia Li you’ve done what you can do. No one can save those ppl-they chose the life they have...like we did. But they are ALWAYS happy to accept your “help” to better their standard of living.

[@j.r.4627]

People, especially christians, will get neck deep in pride and say I helped you for do long, you haven't reached a place that I want you to be, so I'm done. Imagine if God did that to us. You seem like one of those good people who's sincerely trying to help and doesn't know what to do anymore but remember this: Jesus had to chastise his own disciples for refusing to learn what he'd been teaching them for years. But he didn't walk away from them. When he finally had to leave he made sure to leave his people a helper. But he didn't leave out of frustration that people weren't bettering themselves. Who's your example Jesus or some pride filled church goer saying shit like God helps people who help themselves? Who do you answer to, God or man? Your situation is tough because noone wants to feel played or like an enabler or like their help isnt improving anything but the Bible doesn't say to help until you decide that she should be in a certain place or until you decide she is no longer a victim or until you decide that she has a victim mentality or to help until you feel like you're being played. It says to help. You can ask God if you're enabling and if God says no or says yes but I can work through that and use that for my glory, you help. People might tell you that you helped enough but you don't work for people. You work for God. Be the samaritan not the levite If she's taxing your resources. God WILL provide you with more. Where do you think your resources came from to begin with? It's good that you have been helping. I hope you don't slip into that place so many christians do though when it stops becoming about people in need and starts becoming about you. if God says stop helping her, you stop helping her. Otherwise ask God how he wants you to help her then go ahead with it.

[@Evileneist]

Natalia, you spoke about my sister! she is exactly the same, unfortunately there lots of people like that.

[@ligerangry3676]

you already helped her don't fall into her game she is evil she like to play with people's good Faith....don't listen her any more

[@allenschmitz9644]

Big Nickel jive talk, Victim of the system...

[@Maverick154]

Thank You Rescue Mission for helping people. May God truly bless you all.

[@hankhill7697]

Best of luck to you, young lady.... Nobody can judge you unless they're walked in your shoes.... God speed

[@halvil9299]

Nah I'm not a drug addict.

[@LPB77]

Shut up! You’re a clown.

[@harpsailorharp6716gg]

she seems so nice xx I hope she is ok xx

[@CxDubxU]

That's just simply not true

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

I feel for her. I wouldn't want this for my daughter.

[@justintahair9119]

meeither if it was my daughter this stuff should not be happening in welldeveloped country like the usa

[@209Control]

Most these homeless in California are from other states. I've talked to service providers from both the bay area and southern California.. and they have been telling me how other states encourage their homeless to come here! Now the rich cities in California are sending their homeless to the central valley where we dont have the adequate resources to help them. It's a sad situation and getting worse by the day!

[@deemac3470]

Truth.

[@faybelle2991]

💯

[@garrettallain1694]

Yep. Same with Hawaii (Honolulu).

[@HalfB]

They go there also because in other states they could freeze to death in the winters. It’s a sad state of affairs when our country is to wealthy and we have so many on the streets. The progressive ‘Green New Deal’ helps combat homelessness. Her need to vote in politicians that have that New Deal part of their platform!!

[@albertmarchesejr9423]

NIMBY ...not in MY backyard...it happens everywhere...so these people have to be somewhere...The missions can only do so much..They help but there's only so much they can do.. Some people find a way out but others get stuck in the (victim mentality) and the drug scene and stay in the system for most of their lives....a shame really as these people could be retrained for jobs and a more socially acceptable and productive life..we DO NOT need undocumented immigrants to fill jobs .. we have MANY unemployed and idle problem people already here in the USA that can with training,do these jobs...

[@EllieLove1]

This girl needs motherly love and someone to guide her, she is full of bad choices. God be with her. ❤

[@harpsailorharp6716gg]

she was not loved ... she didnt make bad choices you dimwit

[@kr1221E]

Thankfuly she didnt get into drugs.

[@jeupelissa751]

Not ALL homeless people do drugs and alcohol, sometimes that can irritate the ones who do,and you can't hang out with them if you aren't open to being corrupted that way. She seems to be able to stand her ground. I hope she got a place, gets education,and avoids pregnancy like the plague ! That ruins many lives before they reach adulthood.

[@believeinyourself7511]

It smells so bad down on Skid Row. My church and I made over 600 burritos. 300 cupcakes. And brought water. We went tent to tent and gave it to the Homeless. There are elderly people living on the sidewalk. Skid Row is blocks and blocks of people living in tents.

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

"Skid Row is blocks and blocks of people living in tents." Oh, you don't say?

[@cathyt144]

Taylor Maddox why u got to be so rude and sarcastic?this person was just makn a comment about her church helping and what they hav observed from experience. believe it or not, but there are people in this world that have no clue about how the situation is in that area. chill dude. 😕

[@buyerofsorts]

Let me guess, the fat blonde girl at 500 of the burritos and all the cupcakes?

[@bobvido9875]

@@kingcobrajfsofficial what is youre fucking problem?

[@bobvido9875]

@@buyerofsorts and a another idiot comment , congrats

[@conniejopek2119]

I'm 79 and have had hard times but made sure I had a roof over my head and my kids didn't go without. I worked on some bad jobs. But now with the price of rent and food going up like it has I can see why people are homeless. My MA always said she felt sorry for the little ones coming into this world and now I see why. I now share a place with my son and his wife and son. On my SS I can't make it by myself. Bless you all God take care of you. 😇😇😇😇

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

I agree with you because i am a qualified lesbian

[@mazurylakespolandcottagere1945]

There's always someone has to offer be it mowing the garden when you are a kid or making sure the house is tidy and the working family members have good tucka when they get home (and a bit of space). Good luck Connie.

[@Mysasser1]

49 blocks!!!!!! I never knew it was that bad.

[@de5163]

Mysasser1 it’s more depressing in person. I drive thru skidrow a lot and it’s progressively getting worse with gentrification right around the corner.

[@faybelle2991]

@@de5163 true

[@JustforFun-ki6fk]

52,000 people are homeless just in LA county ! Think about that folks !

[@mariec3527]

LA is expensive af . I'm not surprised at that

[@michaelwilson939]

@@de5163 facts...I do uber in LA area and that area is just sad. Its literally a block away from the fashion district and downtown. Crazy

[@reenh462]

When he said we all need to work together to make sure not one precious human being is suffering on the sidewalk. I felt that. Brought tears to my eyes because he's so right. No one deserves this.

[@TheMabes69]

I am so ashamed to see this in the USA.

[@albertmarchesejr9423]

If u are talking about homelessness yes we have it also as everyone is one paycheck away from it..

[@cindywhittington3431]

U notice that blue states have alot more homeless then red states?

[@cindywhittington3431]

@@chaztupper5936 u can shame me all u want these r facts. My state helps homeless American citizens. California harbors illegal imms and spends money on them instead of r fuckin citizens that need help. Shame on u if ur with that!

[@chaunceycali7962]

You cant force people to join society.

[@johnnyhandsome3424]

@@cindywhittington3431 Preach. This is the fault of poor leadership. Red states need to fight to keep what they have

[@debroahisaacs2452]

She is such a beautiful young woman. I pray she gets off the streets and stays off and makes a good life for herself that she deserves.

[@reginapage2214]

This makes me thankful for my life and my struggle

[@nailbags41563]

The struggle is real my friend

[@talie3578]

She seems like such a sweet soul ): I just wanna give her a hug

[@kathleenvickroy450]

We have a very small percentage of homeless where I live in Ohio. I have seen documentaries where people will not go to even emergency shelters when it is 30 below zero. Some have been so severely abused as children, etc they do not trust anyone. Most say if they take their tents down and their belongings inside, they are all stolen by morning. There are no locked facilities or place to store your stuff. That is all she has. This is probably why she stays on the street.

[@TheScorpion615]

Yes that is very true I have been homeless as well and people are quick to steal your stuff.

[@davemwangi05]

I'm just wondering, is the tent more secure in terms of safeguarding one's belongings? The 'Door' is easy to tear with a razor and clear everything in minutes.

[@jeupelissa751]

Not only that, but shelters are often terrible places, dangerous and dirty. That's why those who won't go into one avoid them. Renting a storage unit makes sense. If you have some kind of income. Of course,you can't legally live in one. But your things will be safe from theft,and you can charge your phone there. Gym membership will take care of the showering issue- and NEVER tell anyone you are homeless. You will only be looked down on, and oppressed.

[@jeupelissa751]

@@davemwangi05 Tents are lousy places to store anything ! Get a storage unit, that's what I tell the newbies that become homeless. Keep it clean,no trash. Use it like an office too. While trying to get out of homelessness,it will help with stability. And NEVER volunteer that you are homeless.

[@billedwards4285]

I live in LA, trust me, you’ll feel no glitz and glamour, the atmosphere is dark and ominous from all the death and broken dreams

[@Mamaandsonjourney]

All this is sucking me in. Video after video. It’s got me in tears right now! I want to help so bad. Dear god please wrap your arms around all these souls and build them up and into a home 🙏 ❤️

[@MagikFingers420]

But did u ever actually helped?

[@jessicazepeda9516]

God bless her, and all the people in skid row, everyone has a story and a trauma, a reason of why, how they end up there.

[@mprncssstff]

I volunteered at the midnight mission. Such a rewarding thing to do. I wish I could help more but California is so expensive.

[@gorgainde1978]

Meza am happy to hear that you have done your efforts for them. They are really in need of help specially for the ladies.a woman really needs privacy

[@buyerofsorts]

Rewarding or further enabling?

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

buyerofsorts - yep, really, j wonder too

[@husamnour4606]

@@buyerofsorts what do you mean?

[@buyerofsorts]

@@husamnour4606 What I mean is most homeless people are druggy/alchy bums.

[@lidiasmith1579]

Thank you for sharing and praying for all people to be kind to one another

[@Koo8705]

Continue to guide this group to helping people off the streets. Its the first step to a caring and peaceful world. I swear this is what God was asking of us and he will return.

[@johnvosper3011]

How touching, the people in this City are Humane. Amazing people.

[@Slarti]

Bless you for helping these people.

[@valjean2036]

God bless her. I hope she gets to safety. She deserves a good life... She just needs support .

[@andybales7764]

I do appreciate the compliment but I buy sports coats at Men's Wearhouse when on sale for around $100 or buy one get one free and my pants on sale at Costco. I've never ever even bought a full suit or Tux for a special event in my life for more than $300. Thanks for watching and weighing in, though. Blessings, Andy B

[@niketv2847]

None of that sounds like a bargain 🤷🏾

[@ZobethC]

Ignore the haters Andy. You are doing god’s work helping these poor souls. I’ve lived nearly half a century and my whole life in California and the homeless situation here is as bad as our wildfires, never ending and constantly spreading. I’ve never seen anything like it. Bless you and all that you do.

[@bikinggal1]

broke my heart...or rather rebroke it. I cry when I see this...anyone who is a homeless person.

[@jairousparker2311]

This is the real American dream. This is really sad. My dream is waking up from this and finding human beings not living like this in America or any other place on this planet.

[@historicalcucumber]

What truly breaks my heart is seeing those little toddlers and kids out there living like that. I feel bad for everyone out there, but seeing those little babies surrounded by such chaos brings me to tears 😢

[@andybales7764]

Thank you!! Bless you!!

[@ArtbyArnel8291]

I can tell Alayna is a good person who happened to have bad decisions in life I hope you get out from the hard situation you are in, hugsss

[@fastrice3461]

“It’s not what you’ve been through, but how you respond”. So true!

[@ArifHussain-yn5sf]

Very sad situation for homeless people. God bless you.

[@OldskolFan]

Wow, what he said about NY homeless vs LA knocked me about! You certainly don’t have tent cities in NY or a Skid Row like California has!

[@ericcius1498]

Because ny ground those that can't survive in the first week. Or the first winter anyways.

[@flowersfam3462]

They get locked up! Harassed in New York!

[@jeupelissa751]

@@flowersfam3462 Yes,I heard about how the homeless bare treated there,forced into shelters or else- arrested and locked up. It's quite corrupt,the housing authority there. Louis Rossman has videos regarding that. The whole power structure that exploits and mistreats homeless New Yorkers.

[@flowersfam3462]

@@jeupelissa751 Exactly.

[@kipwheeler7188]

I use to volunteer at the union in 2013 and as a 2 time combat veteran I was horrified, not because of the poverty but the fact it was in America.

[@SneakerGirlMtl]

The bf that told her to sell her virginity really sounds like a winner. Why would she do that? Looks to me like she isn't very bright and is easily influenced.

[@justintahair9119]

yea he does and being with that guy doesent sound ike agoood resource or helping her none he sounds like a real beauity

[@allenschmitz9644]

Honey bucket with no lid.

[@elcacheton3868]

SneakerGirl Audremaybe go home ??

[@qeproductions1]

God bless you, Rev Bales and the URM for what you are trying to do for these people and our city. Why oh why?

[@SweetDreamz0223]

I don't know why the government, city council, assemblymen, can't do something about this problem. This is unacceptable in any city in this country, totally unacceptable. I'm from NYC, and there's no way our mayor, assembly, or city council would ever except this. Not to say we don't have homelessness in NY, but never to this magnitude, and sleeping out on the street, with tents, NEVER. I don't no any other city that would allow this!!!

[@lameloball8141]

Tatiana Drayton

[@madtownband]

Who's gonna pay for it?

[@ryanchase6705]

Luke Brody -How about all of the $$ they take off the dealers?!

[@peraperic8775]

Who's paying for 800 US Army bases all over the world? Are you f.... mental? Is that a real picture of US democracy and freedom?

[@andybales7764]

Tatiana Drayton I agree entirely. NYC is doing a much better job in working to house or shelter people right away. You have an attitude of looking after one another & a law that requires it. Blessings, Andy B

[@brandonodwyer4691]

Those case managers are frickin awesome.

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

I agree with you because I am a qualified lesbian

[@tonyathomas366]

ENOUGH RICH AND FAMOUS PEOPLE CAN HELP

[@chaunceycali7962]

Yeah all the Celebrities that like to lecture everyone. Alyssa Milano, Rosie Odonnel, Robert Deniro, Jane Fonda, wct ect

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Why should they or anyone else? They earned their money and they can do whatever they want to with it. We pay enough taxes.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

@Rodney Bidmade I am sorry you feel that way. I believe in freedom. I believe if I earn my money that no one should have the right to take it from me or your money from you either. I believe that my government taxes its people enough for these issues. The ONLY reason these issues are not taken care of in this country is the government is giving a great deal of our taxes who hate us, who burn our flag. STOP SENDING THEM MONEY. Take care of our American people, the addicted, the mentally ill, our vets. To throw more money at this problem is ludicrous. That is my opinion and I don't see how you cannot see that. As mad and upset as you get at what you consider "rich" people not giving more money to this problem, get mad at your government leaders and FIRE THEM FROM THEIR JOBS until they take responsibility for managing our taxes.

[@Mrbriangalvan]

They have tuxedo and outfit charity events to raise money for the poor and give themselves awards and try to tell you how to live your life...

[@jasminemarie9693]

I feel sorry for these people. Before anyone’s judges , we don’t know the background of their story and what led to where they are at in life currently. It’s sickening how LA is home to many billionaires but yet no one can take the time out to invest in some type of housing and recovery as a solution. This is a crisis that is happening right in front of us. America will help out foreign countries but can’t even help out their own people. May god bless these people and regardless of anyone’s status we’re all loved the same in Gods eyes. This could happen to anyone of us with unfortunate life circumstances. This is someone’s mother, daughter, father, son, friend etc and they are all loved despite any of their right or wrong choices in life. I’ve met a friend that shared with me his story of going from a top CEO at a well known company to getting hooked on opioids for medical issues, became homeless and presently overcome these obstacles and is sober and employed. It can happen to anyone and it’s never to late to still have faith if you are facing these obstacles in life.

[@ahuxley123]

You know what? it’s really sad that all the stars and Hollywood go all over the world to save all these other people but not 20 miles away you have skid Row. One dress and one gold chain of one of those celebrities could probably build a brand new shelter or feed those people for months.

[@billythekid4999]

Its amazing to me that you have all these people living like this in LA right under the nose so to speak of all those Hollywood actors/actresses who are so quick to donate to 3rd world countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. Don't get me wrong that's great. But w that said maybe we should ya know take care of our homeland first then maybe extend help to the rest. But I dono that's just 1Mans opinion.

[@7777VANITY]

I completely agree 💯

[@lisaornelas221]

Wow you read my mind. I get mad when they play commercials late nite about kids& animals. Thinkin why dont celebritys give more.

[@houdini1972]

God bless those people they're helping. God bless those people who need the help.

[@soundrat]

Thank God for URM and the work of Rev. Andy Bales and his staff for what they do for those in LA Skid Row.

[@andybales7764]

John Wei Thank you, John. God Bless you!

[@nm2795]

Bless her heart. Her case worker is amazing. She truly wants to help other

[@PugFaceMedia]

Clever video. Make you cry then donate at the end.

[@buyerofsorts]

I didn't cry. I farted and watched another video...

[@Booberry12]

Oh I thank God for this place and all the places around like this! Oh this touches my 💙! I pray for all!! Please change hearts in LA and all over our world!

[@tonysiry]

I don't wish skidrow on anybody..I skateboard through there and came out with no skateboard..😭

[@davemwangi05]

what happened?

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@davemwangi05 they stole it boo

[@michellebriggs3419]

Hi Alana ... This is Michelle from NJ. We met at the WHH. I hope you are doing good by now. I’m praying for you!

[@PcfulSol]

I live in Atlanta. I’ve seen homeless/drug addicts walk around...my goodness...Is this America????

[@zeebabbyyy]

Yess .... it’s LA

[@drsimi9193]

Haha, the world my friends.

[@megangreen3691]

I feel so bad for these people. I'm trying to understand this situation better. I don't understand why she wouldn't just get a minimum wage job and save money instead of relying on the help of others. Live in a tent, sure, housing is near impossible to afford there, but at least earn money while you're doing nothing. I live in the area and they're always hiring at senior living homes, fast food, retail, etc. It's not difficult to get hired there. Otherwise, move out of this extremely expensive city, get a one way ticket to a cheap city like Bakersfield just 2 hours north, and rent an apartment there for $700 a month. Min wage job totally covers the cost of living there. I don't know why people get stuck in these expensive cities and claim there's no way out.

[@bradcampbell5766]

Screwed up priorities, foggy thinking...If she goes to work she has to leave her tent and belongings, and so she is confused. The value of her stuff is probably less than $50, maybe the tent is worth $100, but it is home, and she is kind of stuck there.

[@aprillockabyradford3679]

She chooses to be out there and has a lot more than most out there. There's some really sad cases out there, people with nothing at all and nobody

[@RuthG1959]

I hope & pray that things will get better for you and your dog.

[@judyscott3768]

This is heaetbreaking!!

[@sarahwaiyee9137]

It's not so much what you've been through It's how you respond This spoke deep to me..those words are so wise.

[@soniasg8639]

I wish I could help but I'm barely making ends meet. Rent is way too high.

[@glodaleo9785]

Do people live in those buildings im seeing or are they abandoned? If people do live there, do they fear for their safety? If not, why cant they convert them to shelters for the homeless?

[@cherylclarke6889]

An absolute tragedy... it is incomprehensible that so many are suffering in one of the richest country’s on the planet.. my prayers are with all these people🙏🙏🙏

[@ivanawatsonova4612]

Lady, have you travelled the world? Obviously not, since you believe in the Us propaganda, that you live in a rich country.

[@jeupelissa751]

@@ivanawatsonova4612 Yes, there's other countries that do more for their own homeless people, and in America's case, it's because of Neoliberalism policies from 1980, and both parties are guilty of this. It seems all the English - speaking ones have the same issue,and act the same way.

[@privateinformation394]

Alayna god bless you girl..may god bless u with everything you need housing clothes food& ppl that love& care about you..love you& here's a HUG🤝

[@leeclark8486]

Alayna, You deserve a better life. I hope you move on soon.

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

I don't think she's in these comments, bud.

[@tuxedobowie887]

Deserve? No one deserves anything. You get what you work for. She works for nothing and in turn receives nothing.

[@markopavlovic6893]

Man,I got 2 little girls,the worst thing is the thought that they must live like that...whould die of sorrow...hope that you get it sweety,Dear God bless you bebe

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

*My goodness I just saw a video blog where people are showing off how they live extraordinary lives and then I landed here, showing off people never think that this can happen to them one day a life can change from rich to poor?*

[@Katarina4567]

GOD BLESS YOU YOUNG LADY. I pray that you get off the streets. 😍😍😍

[@justinkemeter]

“Everybody thinks it’s fun down here because you have access to drugs and alcohol”. That statement she made says it all

[@CarissaConti]

It proves that many, if not most of the inhabitants are not victims of a society that won't give them jobs, or has done them wrong in some way. It's a choice. The more research you do into this specific subject - L.A.'s Skid Row and the west coast's tent cities in general - the more eye opening facts you learn. Journalists have gone out interviewing skid row inhabitants and found that so many actually want to _not_ be working, collecting whatever free handouts and welfare they can get, and just wasting away into drug and alcohol oblivion. They want the easy way out. Just loafing all day, high/drunk, no bills to pay, no responsibilities, and getting free food and handouts. Though this particular woman's situation obviously things are different. But in general the skid row/tent cities situation isn't what many kindhearted, naive people think it is.

[@joeellis4013]

they won't let her in with the dog I bet. she has a big heart.

[@tishreni5183]

If it's an emotional support animal they have no choice.She can go across the street to the clinic and talk to a therapist and get a letter for it.

[@tuxedobowie887]

She has a big heart based on what?

[@RandyR]

I was homeless twice in Los Angeles during the 80's but it was no where near this bad. The Northridge quake threw me over to Phoenix. Homelessness has increased 170 percent since the actor became President. We bail out other countries an spend billions of dollars on death and destruction, while this becomes a third world country. The situation is getting worse here as well. This is deplorable! Have made videos on this issue with hope it will wake people up.

[@burymedeep-be7dm]

Thats quite a toss! I like it here I in mesa I wouldn't go to Cali no way

[@SJ-zz1uj]

to the men and women who support these homeless individuals - you are true angels. To those lost souls out there, God speed and I hope your safe

[@andybales7764]

I believe truth without love is distorted truth. None of us are perfect? How about you?

[@newnotification30]

Enabling a whole segment of L.A.'s drug addicted population is not love.

[@KathyMcDowell1]

Wow. I completely understand Alayna. If you clean and trying- cant get help ! no one gaf! Trust me I know 1st hand. If I quit working though... I would get an apartment rent free, food stamps, free medical.

[@theburners32141]

For all of you that feel bad for these people, don’t. They are where they are because that is where they want to be. Why is it that immigrants come to America and flourish?

[@irmajgarcia6009]

The burners suits you.. If you really believe people want to live this way you are wrong.. addiction is a deadly disease... Not everyone loses their way because of addiction... Have a heart of compassion.

[@natashabailey1717]

I was homeless for four years babe and I have now got my own place I have been it six months you will get what you want I will pray for you you're very brave and you ate right you do deserve better than this good luck

[@clydepratt250]

Thanks Union Rescue Mission Great Video!You People really have a heart!Everyone in s quick to blame for why there is a problem but few will actually help to solve the problem.Hopefully with this information out now people will wake up and realize that homelessness can happen to anyone.When I was a kid my family went homeless for a little while because our house had caught on fire.We did get another home a few months afterwards thank god and a lot of the times we were able to get a hotel room thanks to the Red Cross.I come from a family with 6 kids and 2 parents of course so a hotel room wasn’t very comfortable either.Drug treatment and job training would help a lot of these people I would think also!I remember when we wasn’t able to get a hotel room also and we all slept in My fathers Van tough times that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

[@teacherrosavipkid1224]

I am so happy God put this mission in the heart of the CEO. This mission is serving an honorable purpose. I pray many will give for it to continue and enlarge so that homeless can't live on the streets, nor even have tents on the streets but a dignified place to live.

[@teacherrosavipkid1224]

And as they recover help other ones in need.

[@SCLARK2112]

I'm still trying to figure out how we can afford to take in millions of foreign born illegals, when we have so many homeless Americans living on the streets...

[@SivaJivamukti]

Because the country cannot survive without them. The Department of Agriculture estimates that about half of the nation's farmworkers are unauthorized, while 15 percent of those in construction lack papers - more than the share of legal immigrants in either industry. In the service sector, which would include jobs such as fast food and domestic help, the figure is about 9 percent.

[@cynthiam4089]

Ask Newsom and his Auntie Crazy Nancy

[@cynthiam4089]

@@SivaJivamukti yes because they're cheap labor and the employers are greedy

[@laurentinomartinez3577]

Blame here blame there, stop blaming the litter man ............. nothing its affordable this days, why? ? Everything is inflated why? Big companies rule the country (geed) gov. Let them cus the mor expesive my Iphone is more revenue fo gvmnt, ......ok, I remember back in early 90es gas $ was .50, minimum wage was $4.50, so now minimum wage is $11.50 or so, now gas is $4.50!! First iPhone was about $3/3 hundred ? $16/$24 in tax? Nooooow an f...ing iPhone is $ 1300.00 ? WHAT?? $96.00 IN TAX? QUESTION IS where all that money go? For shure not to welfare, ok, 1% rest WARFARE! ! more than a 1000 military stations in the world? ? ..........I just hope none of us wake-up in the streets one of this days, I hope our lideres start thinking about our people right now

[@francissaxor530]

Because these illegals used to be the owner of the USA until some politicians said otherwise ....... don't be ignorant ......... as Nietzsche used to say ' the guy who invested the FENCE started the so called CIVILIZATION ' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ashamakeny2112]

Alayna is so beautiful and sweet. I feel for her, praying things get better 😔

[@augustobull1569]

so many ppl with millions of dollars while there are a lot ppl in the streets GOD will bring his justice

[@ericcius1498]

Yes. And the meek shall not inheret the earth.

[@deliberatelylogical1255]

Delusional.

[@juniorloaf12]

I wonder that if we still have a civilization in 10k years, 20,000 years etc... Will there still be people claiming 'THIS is the year that God/Jesus will return, will unleash judgment'? Jesus was supposed to return by no later than AD 100 and here people are still thinking their God has any control over or care for human affairs.

[@deliberatelylogical1255]

@@juniorloaf12 You saved me a bunch of typing! Yes, racism divides, but only religion can slice, dice and pulverize!

[@johnnydernberger4208]

God bless the urn and everbody that works or volunteer's there

[@kevindavenport6204]

How heartbreaking to see this in my nation. The richest most powerful nation ever known and this is how we let people live. Many of those people need mental health help. Others just made bad decisions but you should not be punished your whole life because of mistakes you have made.

[@laurieg47]

What a wonderful woman She is. Everyday bringing Gods hope to these women. I saw the Union Rescue Mission featured on Fox News with Harris Faulkner. Dr Ben Carson Secretary of HUD toured the area and promised funds are on the way. I bet we can all afford something, $1, 5 or whatever. This is God’s work here. Thank you Union Rescue Mission

[@pattaman1]

Keep your chin up darling, it's going to happen for you soon and when it comes grab it with both hands, bless you.....

[@doncummings3915]

I asked God to help guide this young woman, her eyes reflect the warmth of her soul...may God watch over you on your journey...the greater truth...we all agree before we came here to what we wanted to experience and learn from...we would have learned nothing living in the Garden of Even,

[@BlueCollar850]

I’ve never been to LA or California for that matter, and I’ve always known they have had a problem with high numbers of homeless but watching this was shocking. I had no idea it was this bad. I mean you’re talking like blocks and blocks filled with tents and people sleeping in tents on the sidewalks. In my opinion this is a result of high costs of living, high costs of homes in California, bad decisions made by the politicians, and a high population. If I ever go to LA I’ll remember this place and help out for a couple days.

[@faybelle2991]

They ship them here. South Park has an old episode about it 😹

[@Mustardknuckles]

I remember when I lived in California, me some friends went to Los Angeles for a weekend, and we made the wrong turn and it was horrible 20 years ago! You should see videos of it now!

[@mariec3527]

Do people's tents ever get robbed and stuff ? I'm just curious since they don't look very secure

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Yes,of course they do. So, someone literally has to watch your stuff 24/7/365 or you can expect it to be gone, or newly soaked in human waste as some bum used your bed as a toilet. Welcome to Cali.

[@stevekurk335]

She wants to live on the street the lady in the office tried to help her but she didn’t want it no sympathy for her if you want to turn your life around you can she just don’t want to

[@CrankyAsF]

Can anyone do a follow up on her?

[@Pennyroyal_T.]

I live in North East Italy and, I swear, I'm totally shocked by this video! 😳 I could not imagine this kind of situation in LA! Nowadays poverty is a reality in my country too, but fortunately not at this level. I really hope these people will have a second chance 🙏

[@lindalai9092]

I look at so many young people and wonder where are their families.