Wintertime Rural Homeless Encampments in Ithaca's Jungle

[@sassybakka]

I really liked those people who helped the homeless. especially the fella in red hoodie. Very motivational. Ill definitely help them

[@phalabowles7942]

I agree

[@walterprattjr1089]

Thank you for helping the homeless,we the people need more housing everywhere

[@terywetherlow5980]

Walter i sooo agree with you. I recently found another challenge to affordable housing. The laws enacted for inspections have really slowed down fast turn arounds. Hopefully that makes sense. tee

[@florasonners1635]

Great to see you with Carmen again helping those people.

[@booradley4472]

Thank you for all you do

[@alainab6644]

"God is big," ❤ Carmen gets me every time🥲. These are the best of us. Keep up the great work Mark. Praying for your good health and wishing you the best. ❤

[@lisasileo3166]

Bless their hearts and thank you,🙏

[@thehomelesshelper9852]

God bless Mark and ur helpers. May god help the USA 🇺🇸 help and recognize all the human beings

[@kurtbrummert1742]

Carmen is awesome. Calling folks out and keeping it real.

[@foreverblessed8084]

i love your blue glasses ❤️ you're such a blessing to so many people

[@Rockmom13]

I love this couple that help, they are awesome and real.....hats off to your envolvement and energy!

[@totality_seeker]

Treat others as you would wish to be treated. A sentence we should all live by. Homelessness isn't a choice, It is a result of bad circumstances. Some folk can steer themselves out, Others however need Help, Hope and Support to navigate their lives back on track. The rewards of helping people is enriching for all involved and BENEFITS EVERYONE. A huge thankyou to Carmen, Deb, Mark and all those working towards ending homelessness. Best Wishes from the UK.

[@dopaminecloud]

It's a nice idea but it doesn't work. A fish needs water to surive, a bird needs open air. People are the same, you can't just blindly use platitudes to guide your behavior, what you need is case by case understanding of individuals.

[@bockskarr6626]

Man, you gotta put me in touch with Carmen. Jose is my friend from kids. He actually came to Ithaca with myself and my gf. This is the 3rd video I've seen him in. Tell him Rick says hi and we all care about him. I got clean coming up on 5 yrs unfortunately he did not and here he is living in the jungle. Breaks my heart. Jose come home!!!

[@domim4496]

Bless you 💚

[@morongosteve]

Respect brother!

[@tmonshpud7323]

God Bless you and the work you are doing! May God bless all these people and help them!

[@witchiepooh2219]

I had a cousin who passed away in 1999. He was raised with wonderful loving parents, siblings, loving aunts and uncles and cousins His father was a well known brick layer and built beautiful homes that they lived in. They made sure he was well dressed well feed and braces when he got older. But when he turned 18 he loved jumping trains and going from one city to the next.He enjoyed meeting new people and survived by holding a sign near a busy intersection asking for donations. He didn’t have to do this because he was poor he did it for the adventure. He was my favorite cousin and he always made sure to stay with me for the short times he came home to visit. In October 1999 he and some friends were riding 3 wheelers (?) in the California desert when a friend fell into a canyon he was climbing down to help when he fell to his death. That was how big his heart was, always helping others when he himself had nothing. I know almost everyone who is homeless doesn’t want to live that life but my cousin Harvey loved every minute of the life he had chosen. May he rest in heavenly peace. The state is responsible for the homeless people not the government.

[@susanbrown2909]

Sorry about your cousin :but there’s a big difference from choosing to to be a homeless nomad,or tramps as we used to call them in the UK,to actually made to do so by certain conservative governments legislation,and greedy self serving people with zero support for their fellow man. Too many have this dog eat dog attitude towards others now adays ,and this is the result unfortunately.

[@witchiepooh2219]

susan brown I understand completely what you are saying but my comment was about not all homeless people hate their life living homeless. I’m sure my cousin was not the only happy homeless person out there. He loved his life and freedom. Every state is responsible for giving a hand up to those in need. There are a lot of organizations that help but there are more homeless people that they can’t help. I truly believe that bigger cities want homeless so they can beg the government for help and use the money given for their own wants or needs.

[@MsThebeMoon]

State government? The state does have it's own government. People are so caring and generous in the US and that is why we don't need government safety nets. Remember that, when your day comes.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

It’s a multi-problem - the government, the states, and the locals are part of the problem. Read the Bible.

[@StPetePurgeSurvivor]

God Bless Carman

[@richardstump4582]

Hi! These Are Wonderful People, They Have SUCH Hearts And Kindness!

[@khaledchamaga4340]

Difficulty in life + freezing cold + ignorance on the part of society = unfortunate .... I hope that the coming days will be better.

[@DairylandDivers]

This is an awesome gesture guys! Thank you for letting us tag along.

[@roseornelas3355]

Thank you for all your help. God will surely bless you.!!!♡

[@richardstump4582]

What A Wonderful Story! And Fantastic LOVE And Kindness! God BLESS!

[@demstudios5799]

Over here in the sister city of Syracuse 🙏💪these winters can be hell

[@ArcadiaOccult]

Another Syr youtuber!!! HELLO! 😀

[@MD-xl1sq]

I’m from the Syracuse area too.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Mark, God bless you, and your team who help these homeless people in these conditions. Johnny/Los Angeles 🙆‍♂️

[@richardstump4582]

These! Wonderful People Need Us!!

[@quicksense]

I hope to one day be like the people helping the homeless in this way.

[@terywetherlow5980]

Thanks for taking us along.....Bill is a sweet character.....best wishes to all those folks. tee

[@LODesigns]

Watching these videos just got me and my 3 year old daughter walking around Greeley Co talking to people experiencing homelessness. We met a man named Jimmy from Chicago and showed him some love and gave him an ounce of silver lol. He was a good, but troubled person. You can look into someone’s eyes and tell what kind of person they are.

[@sharonellis135]

Thank You for your Service

[@jacquelinebenson9359]

Thank you

[@tallpoppysyndrome9578]

Amazing work you'll are doing :)

[@cyberwick9855]

TVs can be negative,but can help towards loneliness and keep up with what's going on or educational programs.

[@pickinforalivin]

it's great to see Carmen still out there. sorry there is still a need.

[@kimbasciano_]

Carmen, Deb and of course you Mark, are incredible people!

[@cronecrone5498]

Thank you for these videos

[@richardstump4582]

All We Can Do Is Help And Hope And Believe in THESE Wonderful People, And ALSO Help Them.

[@A3Kr0n]

This is the third or fourth visit I've seen you make to the jungle.

[@HWTX_CN]

Good people make our society to be better, we should learn that spirit.

[@jasongates-]

"Help your homeless neighbors." Right. We're all neighbors.

[@rebeccabaugh3050]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.❤️

[@Calverts399]

Best wishes on your recovery Mark 🙏 for you.

[@terriekeith8971]

You guys are awesome people!

[@zakgault4209]

Brother, the mask is not supposed to hinder your eyesight! Keep up the good work. More people like you are needed.

[@zakgault4209]

@@jacobus57 Seeing as it's only the second video I've seen no.

[@mechellevaughan18]

What a GREAT video! Humans being thoughtful of one another.. GOD ALMIGHTY’S, hands and feet to a lost generation that’s definitely lost it’s way a long time ago. Thanks for sharing. .. Hopefully it will help inspire us all to do more. Btw.. Thankful to hear that you are alright.. scary...hospital’s are the worst.. Unless a baby is born!, :) Prayers for your quick recovery.. Blessings. ....

[@MrLasso15]

I’m not into religion , but i do like that line , where you said . Preach the gospel through action not preaching . I can respect that and what you do . Thank you .

[@DarkMoonDroid]

It's from Saint Francis. He would have been living right down in the middle of this camp.

[@susanbrown2909]

The bible is the most read book in the world. This world needed to come with a manual:and that’s for the many that just don’t know how to conduct themselves whilst down here. If you havnt read it;may I suggest you do ;the wit and philosophy in it is something everyone could benefit from.

[@maryshaffer8474]

Jesus never had a home after 30 years of age.

[@MrLasso15]

@@susanbrown2909 agreed

[@icewallflatearth1158]

The true scripture says... Faith without works is dead..

[@HIAHomelessInAmerica]

Thanks for sharing 🙏👍

[@michaelsimms6771]

Check out Rochester, Syracuse, or Buffalo. I drive CDL locally in Rochester, houses falling apart, hundreds of people walking around with a trash bag of stuff, living in the growing abandoned buildings, and houses. But they did just put in a new highway, paved a bunch of roads, so I guess it equals out.

[@nicoleonfeels]

You are an amazing person

[@myoldvhstapes]

Thanks, Mark!

[@richardstump4582]

Any ONE ! Watch ing THIS ! Please Help THESE People! Pray FoR Them! Love Them!

[@brisvegas859]

Fantastic work in difficult conditions.

[@estacollins9276]

Dear Mark, so sorry to hear that you have been in and out of the hospital and facing the reality of body dilemmas and breakdowns. You need some TLC and some rest. Sending you get well wishes and next time you come to England it would be brilliant to meet you.

[@lloydkim371]

Much better ten times than people who say like"I really want to help them"

[@Искра-у9ь]

I absolutely love Carmen! I live overseas but if I would live somewhere near, I would definitely help him. A true Christian! It's a shame that I never met in person people like him, I really want to have a friend like him

[@JustLarry315]

Wow. I’m from Utica and have been to Ithaca many, many times. Never realized this existed there. I feel horrible.

[@casandraborland3226]

Praying for All of you

[@cronecrone5498]

After watching this video last night. (I am in Southern California)...I then searched for/watched as many vids i could find about "these guys". Thank you, I cannot say enuf about how direct (non-judgmental) their vocabulary is... We can all learn a lot from this channel...as to..how to verbalize reality in a manner that is real..(not peppered with coded judgemental nonsense)

[@roseornelas3355]

Our church The Grove,in Riverside Ca have 4 houses on their property. And it's working out great.. God is good,!!!

[@sharonellis135]

Blessings

[@sallymartin6184]

Hello! It Is Incredible how much a body/mind can take. Om Shanti Shanti Om. So much Love I wish you the very best=We continue to do and support here In Uk. So many In Trouble with no roof over their head and enough to sustain the rent. I Love you

[@Bing903]

Homelessness is the government’s shame.

[@BlackMist123]

Well said.

[@tompellegrino769]

Indeed!!!!

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Our society must change its priorities. They’re bass aackwards....disgraceful

[@StPetePurgeSurvivor]

You can always tell how the leadership is by how they treat the poor.

[@mikecraphone3229]

I disagree to an extent. Homelessness is the parents fault. They failed in teaching their kids how to survive in the real world and to say no to drugs. Secondly, the government should have better programs to help people that hit hard times. Not just giving money but teaching skill sets to find employment or start businesses. Lastly, if you live in an area where government won't do anything about, STOP VOTING FOR THEM. For example in san fran, they keep voting for the same people 😜and expect changes. That's insanity.

[@Tyrfingr]

"You're going all over the place today Bill" - I'm pretty consistent though What a character 😂

[@MlleFeralMinette]

Always love to see the good ones actually following Jesus's example. Keep up the good work y'all!

[@MichaelJ.Sheron]

Your doing good work Mark.

[@nutter29]

Happy Birthday Mark

[@sashasoonias6352]

I love watching your updates on your friends...battery operated Radio/Clocks would be a good idea? Unless they have them already?...I hope to see more updates :)

[@aileen2214]

These are true Christians.

[@kathleennolan1184]

Absolutely 🙏💞

[@RiftVaulter]

Ithaca has -16 degree wet and windy weather during the night, using lake effect snow and wind. God bless

[@planetwalker798]

not clear why here when it's so extreme???

[@tompellegrino769]

A six pack abs could be in your future, Mark. Anyway you guys are doing great work!

[@shannonnonnahs6943]

Amen, Jesus never gave with any expectation of receiving anything in return.Thank you for all the help you bless the homeless community with.✌

[@aaronhow1932]

These guys are rad!! :)

[@brendastranack4512]

I havent had a tv in my house for over.25 years.

[@thehomelesshelper9852]

Biden should push for a housing the homeless bill 💵 in the Congress

[@Cubingkid1234]

Government is the reason we’re in these predicaments they’re not here to help and what they have done is replace community with governance.

[@feralLove]

😊💗🙏 LOVE IN ACTION!!

[@northtexas4110]

Mr. Bill you are to cool! What a rebel you are amazing! Onward Christian Soldier!

[@JamesBond-yp2hl]

😂🤣😅😆@stop & pee! *-James Bond*

[@CYV214]

🙏

[@bertcollard6619]

Great video

[@pleaseenteraname.2766]

We should make a law to have legislators live homeless for a month or a week before they qualify for office.

[@kathleennolan1184]

👍🙏💞

[@piotrcurious1131]

like any proffesional education, it should take full 5 years.

[@planetwalker798]

Yes I love that- and 4 years even better

[@JamesBond-yp2hl]

😱@Mark your a freakin hero🥶 *-James Bond*

[@christigoodeating]

I do my best to help homeless people where I am though.

[@clare2439]

Happy Birthday Mark! :)

[@christhomas8339]

They guy was 100% right about god’s will

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Something tells me that people with lung injuries should not be out in extreme temperatures. 😭 Mark. Please. Find another way to help.

[@deedeejohnson3452]

My momma was raised in the church , the 4 walls kind your red hoodie talked about but she raised us church is 2 or more people coming together in the name of Christ that’s walk these kids are doing .

[@ParArdua]

So, Ithaca, New York. Pulmonary emboli are extremely serious, try to always have someone with you.

[@titchgrant8086]

Light up the dark we are the light in the dark

[@nathaniel.7172]

Carmen is holdin the torch high, higher than the government an etc you know

[@cronecrone5498]

Hahahahaha..i have had my belt break while walking..gotta grab the front and motor on...

[@jamesanderson2099]

to fix your paint problem find a long bungee cord hook to your belt loops and over your shoulder

[@prieten49]

This American Rescue Plan is being touted as the greatest thing since FDR's New Deal. It is actually woefully inadequate. No $15 an hour minimum wage; $1400 is nice but how long is that going to last? And not a single Republican could bring themselves to vote for even that. It's a disgrace to a country and a people who call themselves Christian. Let's hope the infrastructure plan has FDR-like ambitions.

[@ParArdua]

Well, it was the GOP who rook out the minimum wage and a lot of the rest-the same GOP who sold Trumpski's $ 3 TRILLION handout to big business as "economic genius".

[@susanbrown2909]

This is the big question ...the US is predominantly Christian. God doesn’t tell us to ignore the poor ..yet:many do.

[@prieten49]

@@ParArdua Far be it from me to defend Trumpski or his minions, but the $15 an hour minimum wage was brought up as an amendment to the Rescue Plan by, of course, Bernie Sanders. Eight Democratic Senators joined Republicans to kill that amendment: Manchin, Sinema, King, Tester, Shaheen, Hassan, Carper, and Coons. Remember those names when fundraising season starts. With Democrats like these, who needs Republicans?

[@prieten49]

@@susanbrown2909 Well, I don't need to tell you of the sorry history of certain Christian churches which once justified slavery and today slavishly support that anti-Christ Trump. So-called Prosperity Theology is quite popular now and basically says God will make you rich if you have enough faith. So obviously, if you aren't rich, your faith isn't strong enough!

[@sierrachoco5271]

All $15 an hour will do is put people just over the limit where they will lose benefits like medicaid, food stamps, etc. 15 bucks an hour is not a living wage anyway!

[@aileen2214]

Ps happy birthday to you mark for the 13th

[@falloncummings9041]

Can you please do an update dated video on the jungle as this is the only way we can see how a family relative is doing and if he is still alive.. he has been in many of your Ithaca video… thank you and god bless!

[@yungstreetz2573]

I hope to financially help one day God willing 🙏🏾

[@pickinforalivin]

Mark can you remind me: in one of your videos you visited an apartment building which was permanent housing with on site services and I believe a social worker assigned to each floor. I can't remember where that was or the name of it. I think it is a wonderful model and I'd like to share that information with others.

[@shazam1334]

Wish I could join I guys

[@sharonellis135]

Amen

[@JamesBond-yp2hl]

Insted of handing out meals what are the logistics behind handing out Live Chickens/Quail? Birds breed, give eggs and meat. Birds can live in the cold... If you give a man 10 eggs you feed him for a day if you give a man 10 chickens that lay eggs you feed him everyday!!! *-James Bond*

[@offgridjack5779]

Those chickens will turns scraps and bugs into eggs for all of them too!! Great idea!!

[@bockskarr6626]

Well the City is actually clearing that land. There will eventually be no body in the jungle as there won't be a jungle. Regardless animals need heat etc they won't be of much help beyond eating them.

[@Sinister_xx]

The guy in red is the real super man i didn't know heroes really existed

[@sierrachoco5271]

AND a lot of wealth