Yolanda (Full Episode) - FIRSTHAND: Homeless

For more than 30 years, Yolanda has lived in and around Chicago’s Lathrop Homes, but an eviction landed her on the street. Known as “The Auntie” of Lathrop Homes, Yolanda lives in a tent only feet away from the abandoned housing development she once called home. Without food and money, and facing the harsh reality of Chicago’s brutal cold, Yolanda's desire for housing grows increasingly urgent.
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About FIRSTHAND: Homeless
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Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. While the public, media, and even policymakers often look away from the problem, WTTW spends a year focused on the challenging experiences and unique perspectives of unhoused people across the Chicago’s neighborhoods in Firsthand: Homeless.
FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago.
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[@delaciwoods8864]

Do either of u qualify so or disability

[@donnab.333]

Are there any type of funds to donate to either Yolanda or some of the others? Or at least to some program that will assist in providing housing to them? Have you guys seen the Finland model in how they combatted homelessness?

[@eLLBdotmusic]

You all did a beautiful job capturing the human and realistic side of this crisis. This doc is a great motivation and cheers up to all the organizations and individuals out there giving a helping hand. God bless you and the souls you touch.

[@virginiareed5756]

How can we help Yolonda?

[@tammi67able]

So sad, they treat this lady worst than they treat squatters!

[@ronaldharris53]

Dear Heavenly Father, Please provide this beautiful lady permanent housing and please protect her and others in Jesus mighty name Amen.

[@SuperSoraya50]

AMEN!

[@misssearthangel]

Amen 🙏 thank you for this prayer and comment!

[@claytonbrown4760]

In Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@amandaican.1267]

Amen

[@jazzjade4844]

Amen!!

[@sheastinson2838]

I just don't understand why we help other countries but we can't take care of our own people 😞

[@sobsag]

You barely help as it is. The scraps you give to Ukraine is barely anything and its the least you will do.

[@user-nf7zn5xf1h]

Is sad and upsetting how our govt. Can send billions to others at the drop of a hat yet we have so many in our country that need help.

[@SasaSasa-wy9wu]

Hate to sway the subject but it’s not to help countries but seize power to satisfy greed

[@sobsag]

@@user-nf7zn5xf1h Nobody believes your lies.

[@ShimmySha]

Don’t say WE SAY DEMOCRATS

[@user-mz5ff1sg7j]

It was so hard being homeless in Chicago. My family turned their backs on me and put me down. They wouldn't let me live with them.Talked about behind my back. I lost so much weigh. I almost died three times living on the street. I went from state to state.Churches to get food clothing toiletries. I went to shelters, and it was so dangerous being there. I finally got an apartment and now working on getting a home. It was God who carried me through my whole journey. I forever L♥️ ve my Father for helping me make it through the storm. I thank him daily. I 🙏 every morning before opening my eye and getting out of bed.

[@shirley9066]

Go play illegal immigrant. Hurry!

[@cikosphysicaltherapist6017]

Give yourself more credit, God is good but you did . Many blessings to you

[@HabibaSouleymanou]

😢❤

[@carolynspence1836]

I’m sorry your family did that to you😢 Iam so glad you made it out of homelessness, God bless you you & be with you always ❤

[@mathalinehunt4822]

I feel your emotions I was in the same situation I’m doing great now I thank God every single day I could be looking at TV doing anything, I look up and say thank you God know exactly what I’m thanking him for Amen

[@dejafat6888]

That church should be ashamed of themselves for not helping this lady. What is the church for if they can’t help her

[@sheambitious29lachelle17]

churches don’t give af about no one but their kind

[@SandraSews0108]

Yep,

[@misslee3700]

I agree the church should help, but at the same time yall be fussing about paying tithes and offering. Being nonprofit they rely on tithes, offerings & donations. How do you expect the church to do much if the congregants of said church don't feel they need to give to the church? I'm talking about giving to a real Bible teaching church that has a history doing for the community, not a building of people being swindled & led by a pulpit pimp.

[@anonymousgirl799]

​​@@misslee3700 I knew a lady who belonged to a church and was struggling to find a job. This was a Christian lady who was a member and tither. When she fell on hard times, the church didn't offer her a dime in return. Many churches operate that way. They won't be there in your time of need. Joel Osteen once turned people away from his million dollar church during a flood in Houston. I never watched nor supported his ministry again.

[@kiddgoldson]

How do you know that the church didn’t help her? How about this. How bout you help her

[@itsnaomi7137]

even if my mom had to sleep on the floor In my house she s not sleeping out side

[@candyc4713]

That’s what I was saying but with her being a recovering addict of 30 years who knows what kind of hell she put her daughter through.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Well there’s drugs ….. remember

[@ANGELSLVME]

At first I was judging her daughter for not helping her Mom, but when YO SAID SHE WAS A HERION ADDICT FOR 30 yrs, this is why! An Addict will STEal EVERYTHING AND EVEN KILL FOR THAT TASTE AND TO AVOID WITHDRAWALS! The daughter can’t take that chance with her Kids! Addicts will steal from FAMILY and that’s the truth! You have to LET GO😢😢😢

[@sarahclarke5585]

💯 % I hear people say all the time, oh I couldn’t house my family/friends as there isn’t no room…. Bro make room

[@Naturefan354]

Exactly even if I had to pay for an rv for them or their hotel bill... My parents wouldn't be sleeping on the streets every night if I could help it

[@shelligonser3901]

Most of us are one paycheck away.

[@kittiia.8438]

I’m getting paychecks and I’m in the same situation… I’m lucky to have a car though.. this poor woman I don’t know how she does it. I hope she can at least get a car one day or something that’s almost a residing to these days…

[@rosepetals5744]

I say this all the time! You’re right. We just don’t understand how blessed we are

[@winniewera2510]

FACTS!

[@tinamccreary6284]

That is very true, with the cost of living going up. Especially in New York!

[@mercedesclark9282]

We must treat our elders 0:00 0:00 0:00

[@TyeDye-he1op]

To be treated like crap because you don’t have material resources is evil… Period.

[@jennpul1015]

True, plus taking drugs is doing evil 😈 against your own self.

[@ericaanderson9587]

agreed

[@AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg]

@@jennpul1015- It’s easy to judge. We live in a society that lacks empathy and compassion. Smfh.

[@thebutterflygarden1138]

🤨 My mother came to live with me 10 years ago. There's no way I'd allow my mother to be on the streets. I thank God 🙌 that he has empowered me to help her. 🎉 She just turned 85 on April 19th. God is good!

[@mercedesclark9282]

And you are good!

[@MichelleWoodard-zp3go]

She don't won't her children to help her..I wish they did help her.i wouldn't let my mom live like that either

[@pinniemosquera9725]

Indeed he is, God continue to bless you both_Amen

[@beneiseoleinmheart5614]

All the time🎉

[@ligorisekajipo7556]

Thanks for being there.

[@bettysue9592]

There are homeless people who don’t have mental health issues or addiction problems, addiction just compounds the problem. Homelessness can happen to anyone.

[@ContentTablet-db4dj]

EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAID IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE FOR ANY REASON I WAS ONCE HOMELESS GOD BLESS

[@user-ss7mx5rt3q]

You are so right

[@user-ss7mx5rt3q]

Renting they will kick you out

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

It's not always drugs or mental health problems. The system is set up for you to fail.

[@goldengirls0125]

Why would anyone who isn’t on drugs , isn’t mental or just plain lazy not try to work to have a room somewhere? Houses need weeds pulled or just sell gum on the street like I saw a one legged, one armed guy m Mexico selling gum at the intersection with a smile . He still had his pride .

[@Cobracommander1986]

US govt just approved 91 Billion for Ukraine and Isreal but we can not put tax paying citizens into housing?

[@Cobracommander1986]

@ctgal9698 of course she has. Etheir when she owned a home when she was younger and more successful. If she didnt own a home, she paid sales tax her entire life. My point is we can pay for wars, give big business tax breaks ( trick down does not work) and give others counties money but NOT help a us citizen. Instead of giving Ukraine or Isreal money, start a New Deal like Rosevelt for infrastructure. Stop sending money aboard and focus on United States.

[@romecottrell6444]

U.S.A. GOVERNMENT and President Joseph Biden and Vice President Karmala Harris should watched this video 📹 and they should give money 💰 to our own US citizens who some of them are homeless. Stopped ✋️ giving away our taxpayers dollars 💸 to help out foreign countries and restarted taking care of the homeless Americans citizens in this country. Because the U.S.A has already pasted a bill into law last week to give a $ 100 .00 Billion Dollars 💸 💰 to give financial aid to Israel 🇮🇱 , Ukraine 🇺🇦, and Taiwan 🇹🇼 . Shouldn't that money stay within the United States of America and help out our own citizens 🤔? Think about this folks 🤔.

[@kravekhaleel6180]

You would think all the sharing personal information for an interview would land folks at least a room for and a job

[@SuperSoraya50]

It's disgusting thinking about billions of dollars going to other countries and not ours!

[@claytonbrown4760]

Our government hates us. They only love themselves and people like them. They are demons!!

[@SaraMedina-xv8of]

*I'm 50 years old and living in Canada Alberta 🇨🇦I'm willing to retire at 55 if things keep going the way I planned bought my first house last month I'm glad I made a productive decision that has changed my life forever can't be more proud that I'm right now*

[@AdrianBarbier]

Congratulations you are really doing well at your age im 45 and my finance are in rally in mess right now and great tip will really go along way in shaping my life im open for idea

[@TannerBelanger-wy8yp]

What a testimony!!! 🙏🙏🙏I'm genuinely curious to know how you earn that much monthly

[@JanetOrtega-th6se]

I work at a restaurant here in Houston Texas. Things have been really difficult as I'm a single mom and trying my best to pay bills and take care of my daughters.

[@SaraMedina-xv8of]

I started investing pretty low though with $2000 in forex thereabouts. The returns came massive.(Ava Brenda Harry) you're a blessing to my family thanks for making my dream a reliaty​@@AdrianBarbier

[@CarlStrand-oe6uz]

I know this lady just mentioned here . She's really good with and on her job. She's helped a couple of families and individuals' finances

[@sunirae]

This video brought me to tears. Father, provide a safe space for Ms. Yolanda.

[@user-rr9io2pe1u]

Amen ❤

[@sirjames7800]

Me too i felt every emotion she was going thru. Prayers to Ms. Yolanda 🙏

[@lahlahluv8380]

In JESUS name Amen 🙏🏽

[@olu2009ad]

Me too it really shook me up

[@erumaamir181]

Aameen Summa Aameen 😢🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼😢

[@Mountain3900]

To throw away her husband ashes is freaking awful. How sad and unimaginable that there are humans walking around like that. No one is perfect. We make mistakes, we learn, we change , and we do better. May the Lord guide and protect her.

[@rockinrobin7105]

Its all about pay up first

[@CodyCole80]

But I don’t understand why she didn’t grab all that stuff when she saw them coming up from the window.

[@patricialong2803]

I really don't think she had anything she knew one day they was going to put her out so she should have been ready if one isn't paying the rent wow those drugs.

[@sharonfrancis5902]

@patricialong2803 Ms. Yolanda wasn't evicted for not paying her rent, the elderly man who she was caretaking for a decade, passed away & the apartment was under his name. I agree that she should've had her belongings together when she knew that it was inevitable to be physically removed.

[@CodyCole80]

@@sharonfrancis5902 ✅ She even stated that she waited to call the authorities when he died because she knew she would have to leave. That would’ve been the perfect time to gather ALL her important documents. I do wish her the best, but she’s not completely innocent. Seems like she was stalling time hoping it would make a difference.

[@dldl3966]

Ain’t no way ima let my mom be on the streets !

[@stephanieclanton1212]

I believe it's a lot of hurt between this lady and her daughter. Everyone has not been a mother to 5heir child.

[@dldl3966]

@@stephanieclanton1212 ion give a damn what my momma did , I’m not letting the person that gave me life be on the streets !! You gotta get rid of pride point blank period

[@brendawatson1033]

Such a shame. But God will come trough all the time

[@hasinahmasud3808]

@@stephanieclanton1212Sometimes even if they were the adult children can grow up and meet people who influence them against their parents. I have a daughter who married a guy in the Jehovah’s Witness cult and he and the Jehovah’s Witness cult doesn’t allow her to speak to me or her family members because we are not Jehovah’s witnesses they brainwashed her. So you don’t know what happens in people’s families. Even good mothers are harmed by who their adult children marry or get involved with. I don’t understand that because I would never let anyone come between me or my mother. But it’s happening to many parents who were good parents. So it’s hurtful and unfair to say that some mothers were not good to their children.

[@NicHudsonValley]

Was your mom heroin addict for 30 years neglecting you and putting you through hell? Don’t speak on what you don’t know.

[@girlanonymous]

I don’t ever look down on anyone because most people these days are one paycheck, medical condition, divorce away from homelessness. When I lived in shelters 20 years ago, I met a CPS teacher who was living in the shelter with me! She fell down some stairs at the brown line stop and broke her leg and missed work and then had to pay alimony in a divorce that rendered her bankrupt. She lost her home then her teaching job. Not all homeless people have mental health or addiction issues.

[@Cheryl-cg8bn]

I don't understand why she couldn't have gotten on disability through her job and CPS should also have had insurance to cover all of her medical expenses. Glad you're out of shelters and I hope the same is true for her.

[@tyeshajumper4337]

I wish people would just stop judging and understand most of us are a paycheck away from homelessness. Not everyone homeless is on drugs. I work and make what some consider good money but when work is slow and the bills keep coming I know I am just a check away from losing it all. I was raised to never judge others because you don't know their life. Bless this lady and her amazing spirit.

[@imaz2616]

Her weakness is trying to help everyone more than she helps herself and neglect health etc. There is a balance to everything including a GOOD HEART

[@naasehhenderson1]

absolument

[@evonnemoore779]

I don’t understand why she can’t live with her daughter until she gets on her feet.

[@edwinsmith4142]

Pride

[@godshallsmiteyouu]

Her daughter probably doesn’t want that man there.

[@keshformerznum1fan]

sometimes folks burn bridges and once a person been on drugs especially 30yrs thats a automatic strike against you no matter how long you've been clean maybe her daughter doesn't want to deal w it she has 4 kids of her own you're peace is priceless! It's sad and I pray she gets housing soon

[@PhillisCanty-ne2ov]

Family members will turn their back on you and want to see you suffer. My parents left their house and land to all 8 of their children and what I went to the lawyer office I told him I didn't want the house or land but to have life time estate -which means I can't be put out by them. So they have tried to attack my mental and physical health. But my Jr said, not so. Jesus Christ said not so. Nothing but jealousy and envy and he doesn't like that. I look better and feel better than any of them and I have been sick of and on from 8 years old I am now 64 and they have been telling the lie that I was not supposed to live to see 9 yrs old.

[@PhillisCanty-ne2ov]

I worked when I was not sick had hoverlln Government jobs-only. Helped them with their kids for free and their kids believe the lies too which means they will also suffer.

[@cocoaskinn1897]

What the general population don't realize is that homelessness can happen to anyone at any time homeless people are still human beings so treat them as such!!

[@KatrinaMartinezStoutmire]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🫶🏻👍🏻

[@user-om5rw9ut3y]

YOU ARE 💯% CORRECT IT HAPPENED TO ME YES I COULD OF WENT TO MY MOM AND FATHER'S HOUSE BUT I KNEW THAT GOD WOULD PROVIDE ,I NEVER WENT WITHOUT A MEAL , GOD WOULD ALWAYS SEND HIS ANGEL 😇 TO PROVISION ME WITH SHELTER. SO FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE ASKING WHY HER KIDS WON'T LET HER STAY AT THERE HOME ,YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH 🤣 😂 TELL HIM YOUR PLANS , AND NEVER FORGET #YET Y -YOUR E- ENTITLED T -TOO...... AND TO YOLANDA JUST HOLD ON BABY AND KEEP YOUR FAITH YOU'LL NEVER PUT MORE ON YOU THAN YOU CAN BEAR THIS IS NOT YOUR DESTINATION YOU'RE ON YOUR JOURNEY IN ORDER TO GET TO YOUR DESTINATION😇💋♥️

[@AnonAnonUK2024]

It happened to me, my ex took me back in because I had nowhere else to go. I will never forget that man as long as I live. I stayed for 2 months. Found somewhere and moved. Mine was due to me selling my house and the buyer messing me around with dates so I couldn't plan my next steps.understand even family who can help but don't. You see then who is really for you. It would never have been permanent I had a full time job. That was stressful and to be honest I sometimes fear it will happen again. I had previously taken in a homeless friend for a year when he was facing homelessness. God made sure I had a roof over my head. We all through the cracks at some point we need to be kind

[@NoOneSaint]

That's the 💯 truth. There are so many that work full-time jobs but can't afford housing.

[@Jamielle11]

But she was a 30 year drug addict

[@leachville3001]

I would never let my mother be homeless. Same on her children. Poor lady My heart goes out to you 💔 ❤️ ❤❤

[@ldn876]

💯

[@monarene44]

A second adult in the apartment makes rent go up by $100 or more dollars. Anyway, she’s only been sober off heroin one year. Nobody can live with someone in active addiction. The kids would be taken away.

[@eLLBdotmusic]

Sometimes you have to LET GO to LET GOD.

[@shakirat69]

​​@@monarene44Thank you for the information about her. 😢 I was just strolling and click out of curiosity 😢

[@marvaspooner4008]

If I live under a staircase my mother will be with me.She will never have to be on the street. I love you Yolanda , cameraman please give her this message.

[@Arizona_lilly]

She’s still beautiful she has hope and smiles in her face .

[@HabibaSouleymanou]

❤

[@kb54927]

I thank Yolanda for sharing her story. Many times I feel like I'm one step away from being homeless

[@luminescent__]

How can we directly help & checkup on this dear elderly woman? 😢🙏💙

[@TruthseekersBeyondTheNews]

Cosign.

[@her8923]

She has a cell phone...if we can call her that would be great 👍🏾 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👏🏾🖤🖤

[@virginiareed5756]

How can we find her to help or find someone who makes contact with her?

[@teresakelsey8337]

I was wondering the same thing

[@lechellefeming4202]

Can I get her number i would love to talk to her

[@devoradamaris]

This hurts my heart🫂

[@pinkifloyd7867]

Maybe thats what you get for being a rich selfish one in a past life and karma is real ? Can't think of a better reason for now 😢

[@onlyHISgrapesSHINE]

~👀 Deuteronomy 30 And the Most💜High God will put all these🤬curses upon thine💔enemies, and on them that😡hate thee, who persecuted🗡us, I💜will repay for it is written. 💜🤎🧡💛

[@amandae5165]

I've been homeless and drug free for 10 months now. Every day is hard, and I have a son I have to take care of. So very proud of all of us that continue to fight thru things without having the drug to get us thru, and proud of the ppl who are just starting out their journey. We do recover.

[@itsthejaishow168]

I love you and I'm hoping your situation gets better for you and your son ❤️

[@deboramccallum3987]

Keep strong and keep head up, your son with thank you

[@stephanie6851]

She is right, everyone has a season, it may not be hers yet but someday it will be ❤

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽 She has a very strong faith in GOD 🙌🏽

[@lukeishacamp5914]

Judge not that you be NOT judged .

[@gordonallen9095]

The increasing amount of homeless in this country is America's "dirty little secret" that we as a society continue to ignore at our own peril.

[@dieweienengeln3899]

Not only America, rhe whole world, especially Europe.

[@user-nf7zn5xf1h]

Iam afraid of what the future holds for americans. Skyrocketing inflation, home prices, lack of housing. If things don't change for the better I think we americans are heading down a rough road and I think this is just a beginning. Sad.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Sad this is everywhere nowadays. Yet they found 95 billion dollars to help other countries

[@MeiRG13]

Most folks are one lost paycheck, illness, etc away from being unhoused. Praying for their restoration.

[@sugwilliams6257]

Story keeps you grateful.

[@BriaBarrows]

Yes it does

[@FitzyS]

Stop feeling good because of others pain

[@user-wc6gh4jy5o]

Don't give up sister you are strong we serve a mighty God he would not bring you this far to leave you don't worry your blessings is there keep the faith god bless you in Jesus mighty fine Amen love you ❤❤❤

[@pinkifloyd7867]

This planet is the school of hard knox and politicians dont graduate out of this mess unless they wake the F up.😊

[@Cheryl-cg8bn]

​@@FitzySBeing thankful for whatever you have is NOT gloating at the pain of another.

[@littlepieceofleatherbossem7651]

God please 🙏 protect and keep miss yalonda safe in your arms! Keep her free from drugs and alcohol and all diseases. Make sure shes fed amen.

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@jacquelynn2051]

The drugs have broken so many good and loving people. It really saddens me and angers me because the drugs came from not out of thin air and was focused in certain communities whilst simultaneously sending jobs overseas from those same communities. Yolanda was not born of a vacuum she is a human being who go caught up and despite that her loving spirit still shines through.

[@TheAngelaplummer]

I came across this lady and it broke my heart . I just couldn't stop crying. And yes, I know me crying can't help her. I am just recovering from breast cancer. i can imagine how it would be for me if I didn't have my family and friends. I pray that by now she's got her apartment. . They treat animals better than how they are treating humans

[@user-ci1sx6yi2x]

I hope she is able to stay off drugs and get a place for herself. She loves her grand kids and deserves a better life.

[@lordcron]

Keep in mind that all of this is fixable! These are fixable problems happening in a country that brags about how rich it is... So sick and shameful!

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

U liberals approved 95 billion dollars for other countries. Quit playing

[@mirabella2154]

They DON't WANT to fix it. It's by design.

[@SolorockinOne]

There is so much money amongst every working american that we could solve homelessness on our own. Between the workers, businesses owners and the criminals, we have more money than the government sent to Ukraine. The mentality in this country needs to change.

[@Arizona_lilly]

The ppl brags the country is broke

[@Checkyourself99a]

All is made to scam the hell out of everyone , just dont check something once or twice

[@fequaman]

That prayer was powerful.

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽 🙌🏽

[@matthew-jy5jp]

It is terrible that anyone has to be homeless in a country that has so much excess

[@daniegirl215]

Seriously were signing rappers NBA YoungBoy to 60million dollar contract but we can't put up the homeless elderly like come on smh....

[@daniegirl215]

I was watching the fall of the house of usher and the devil in tht show said humans are selfish we could end hungry homelessness war a lot of things if we stop thinking about ourselves and if we stop spending on shit that really don't matter we could end all the suffering

[@cynthiajacobs8895]

@@daniegirl215 TRUTH 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Mary-zd6ow]

If we cannot afford to fund our schools, how can we afford to house everyone? The problem this is going to be a growing problem since a lot of people are not preparing for the future. I have 12 siblings and 9 out of 12 of them haven't saved for retirement. They don't want to save any money for emergency, retirement, medical, etc. Social security is not enough!

[@sheldonhollis5258]

No..... the problem is racism, classism, sexism​@@Mary-zd6ow

[@valeriestrickland6336]

This is so DAMN SAD. FATHER GOD PLEASE HELP OUR SISTER

[@breezluize3282]

No one in that church could help her? What's the use of your religion if you don't actually help people in need? When do you apply your kindness?

[@noname29288]

No, why would the pastors want to help the community? They want to buy Mercedes-Benz and a nice house and designer clothes of course that’s what religion is for.

[@leonatyler1356]

My issues with the churches nowadays

[@Ashley-we2bo]

Exactly

[@dollface3223]

The church has tried multiple times to give resources. 😢 It may seem as if the church has not tried to help but that's not true. I wish the church had more resources to help people in these situations.

[@breezluize3282]

@@dollface3223 Not true. There are several stories of people paying tithes to their churches for their entire lives and then when it came time to have a funeral or bury them, the church refused to do anything for them. The list goes on and on for churches NOT helping their members, no matter how many resources the church has.

[@reginayfavors]

Ms. Yolanda is suffering from a broken heart. It is not for a person, per se. It is for herself and what she lost. I think she should take a chance and move in with her daughter if she doesn't want to go into the shelter. Stay there, get the disability check started, and use it as income to qualify for a place. The shelter will help you do that too, but this going back and forth is going to continue to tire her out. She doesn't want to leave the tent because she doesn't want to leave that man, and she doesn't want to go into a shelter because she can't be together with that man. They both need to go into their shelters, get on a program that is usually for 6 months and sometimes for 18 months if you have a drug dependency, and take it from there. I know about these things because I used to be homeless. I just cried watching this video because I can sense her heart is hurting.

[@jasonjenkins8223]

What good is the man?? Please ask that question?

[@peacefaith560]

She said she loved her apartment not her man

[@reginayfavors]

@@peacefaith560 She loved her apartment, but she didn't have the man at the time. She now has the man, and like all women who put on their motherly hats, they don't want to leave the other person behind. Ms. Yolanda does not want to get out of that situation. I promise. As long as whatever she is doing is working, she will remain in it. She can easily go live with her daughter, keep her kids, sign up for disability and other social services, and then transition into some housing or at least be put on the list. She has options, and that man is not doing anything. You didn't see him bringing anything back or money or doing any help with her. He's an anchor, but she's not going to give him up. Have a great one.

[@chocmilk10]

@@reginayfavorsFacts. Sad but true.

[@andreaday6878]

The government helps foreign people but not our own

[@tonitwitty9529]

I cried almost the entire video. I pray that she's doing better and now in housing.

[@louisetringham5830]

It takes 3 to six weeks for antidepressants to kick in. Meanwhile people suffer with depression. It’s a horrible feeling.

[@Changeyourperception]

Yolanda you are strong you will overcome this

[@Sunshine-gm5kc]

I worked as a Social Service Case worker for years and homelessness was always a cycle in the lives of people with Mental Health and Drug Abuse issues. She speaks well but it is very clear to me that she needs MH/Drug abuse support and a Social worker that will help her navigate getting SSI and permanent housing...but it is her unshakable FAITH that will open the door of her new apartment...and let all of God's people say Amen!🙏❤️

[@TruthBToldOnce]

Amen❤

[@user-om5rw9ut3y]

Question why does everybody think because a person is homeless they're eating on drugs or have a mental health issue???? We don't know what a person that been through but those two answers have always been what everybody says oh they're on drugs SMFH #REALITY CHECK!!!! I IF A PERSON HAS TO LIVE WITH THEIR MAMA THEIR DADDY THEIR SISTER OR THEIR BROTHER OR THEIR KIDS GUESS WHAT??? YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR I'm OWN DOOR 🚪 KEY 🗝️🗝️🗝️ THEN YOUR ASS IS HOMELESS ALSO............

[@Cheryl-cg8bn]

❤

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@RYANDANINJA797]

Amen❤❤ God bless Yolanda

[@ayessacamara3995]

Throwing away husband's ashes is .pure evil😢

[@kareninabobina]

I'm watching this and bawling. It's shameful how much effort and money is being put into for illegals that have never paid a single dime in taxes, yet we have a beautiful woman of faith like Yolanda, who is struggling for her next meal. Things need to change.

[@blacksilverchair3315]

Isn't that what you voted for?

[@kareninabobina]

@@blacksilverchair3315 and why would you assume that?

[@wizardofahhhhhhz]

It seems like she’s trying and she’s learned from some poor decisions she’s made in the past. Hopefully she can come out of this really deep hole that she’s in…

[@shakirat69]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@peacefaith560]

She lived with a man rent free for 10 yrs !!

[@janetturner6771]

No judgment please ! Just payers 🙏🙏

[@brendajohnson5975]

It Sickens Me that our government spends billions to help other countries instead of taking care of our own. It also disgusts me that stores throw away food instead of donating. This beautiful soul is suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally while hiding behind her smile.

[@jays1079]

If they donate expired or almost expiring food and someone gets sick, in come the lawyers with lawsuits..

[@VeronicaWynn-ec6gw]

God please save Ms.Yolanda an her fiancee off the streets like u did me an my family amen

[@immersiveexperiences4799]

What can we do to help Yolanda? is there a donation fund ?

[@garycooper9207]

Is it good idea, she has drug problem

[@anaangel5434]

I hope she gets help soon!!!💖💗💖

[@kyvonajenkins1018]

That's what I was wanting to know I would love to help out

[@ms.v3307]

Very sad situation for Ms. Yolanda! I pray she gets herself out of this horrible situation !

[@songsalon7868]

I don't know if she can get herself out, she's not well.

[@melissahunt4461]

I would never let my mother be homeless on the streets. This is hurt my heart so badly. I will pray for her 🙏 ❤️ 😌 😔

[@minglee649]

Never !!!! 😢😢😢This world is upside down ! I’m about to be right with her soon🙏🏾

[@creoleladee]

@@minglee649 Don't state possible homelessness as fact, instead determine/speak and take action to keep a roof over your head!

[@gwenvernon]

I am very emotional to see this beautiful spirited black lady homeless in America I wish she gets help she needs the community should help her 100 percent

[@Kay-tc3go]

I'm sorry, but my MOMMA would not be homeless.

[@TheSkete]

Don't be sorry. But your MOMMA probably wasn't a drug addict. The daughter has an obligation to put her kids FIRST...

[@LoLuvLo]

Absolutely NOT

[@TruthBToldOnce]

Well my momma was a drug addict since the 80's. I was taking from her and adopted. I'm now 42 and I now have a relationship with her and she will NEVER be on the streets. I DON'T CARE HOW LONG SHE BEEN ON DRUGS. PERIOD. MY BLESSINGS COME FROM MY GOD❤

[@TheSkete]

@@TruthBToldOnce - 👏🏿, Well good for YOU. But please allow this woman's daughter to run her life as she sees fit.

[@user-om5rw9ut3y]

YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH?? TELL HIM YOUR PLANS!!!! WHAT MAKES ANY ONE EXEMPTED YET. Y -YOUR E- ENTITLED T -TOO

[@Michelle_Michelle___]

Man, I’m in tears. Ms. Yolanda, your faith and ability to still serve and love others even through your trials is inspiring. It’s so easy to become bitter and angry when we fall, but you- I see the Lord’s glory and hand on you 💕. Jesus is walking with you. And we all have our demons, ALL OF US. God is just waiting on us to choose him. What I’ve learned is we have to make a conscious decision every day to choose him over ourselves. So God bless you Ms. Yolanda, keep fighting the fight and resisting the devil. God bless you 🙏🏾💕.

[@coreysimon8321]

My mother is my first love even before I knew it. I put my children in the living room to put my mom in the room. Never would i let her walk up and down the streets and sleep in a tent. Hopefully her family does more. Some people forget how important their parents are. I'd treat my mom how id want my children to treat me.

[@touchdown4951]

Please father GOD bless this wonderful woman beyond her wildest dreams

[@user-zw9ki6lk5t]

I hope Yolanda receives affordable or low income housing it seems she would be awarded disability being that she can’t stand up straight or maybe she could get trained for a desk job- she’s a strong woman and I wish her many blessings of healing ❤️‍🩹 happiness and restoration ❤️

[@junglesuperstar9270]

The passiveness is unbelievable

[@user-zw9ki6lk5t]

@@junglesuperstar9270 Are you okay- you sound quite traumatized- so I can definitely understand your response- from being in drama all the time- best wishes

[@junglesuperstar9270]

@@user-zw9ki6lk5t me-absolutely ok. Americans are not.

[@Mina.15]

@@user-zw9ki6lk5t😂😂😂

[@MsSchmoopy3]

Grandma should be taken in by the daughter and be able to be in those grandkids lives. This is absolutely heartbreaking if I could reach out and help her bring her into my house.

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

Not really the daughter has probably tried and been putting her children at risk no mother should ever do that Yolanda has to work harder help herself at this point 30 year's a addict a year clean no can't put yourself in that position with children pray for her

[@stephanie6851]

no, the kids would be at risk if the daughter did that. Grandma has enough sense to try and pick herself up. I do think their should be government support to help ex-addicts

[@sandrasteele976]

Make room for that male who attached himself to her. She's his meal ticket.

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

A woman of faith. She is still praising God no matter what her circumstances is at the present moment.

[@goldengirls0125]

Misguided faith in my opinion. Gos is love and wants us to love ourselves more than to be in that position. He will guide us out of it if we listen . I speak from experience with severe chronic pain from mercury fillings for 30!years. It was so hard to woke but I did with Gods help . I was in constant prayer . God guided me and helped me be able to sell Realestate and now since I was lucky enough to purchase I was alike to retire and enjoy life once I removed the fillings. I had painful knots in my back neck and shoulders , irritable bowel syndrome, severe brain fog, restless leg syndrome, you name it. My body was trying to tell me to get rid of the mercury . I couldn’t stand without it hurting . If I could make it though that anyone can.

[@benmontgomery2909]

Yeah, how's that working out for her?

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

@@benmontgomery2909 No one believed in Noah either until he and seven others were the only ones left on the ark besides animals of course.

[@benmontgomery2909]

@@Iworkwithnitwits I hate to break it to you, but none of that ever happened. Do you honestly believe somebody built a boat large enough to hold 2 of every single living thing on the planet? How dense are you?

[@vivalaleta]

@@Iworkwithnitwits Capitalism did this to her. And there is no god. Grow up.

[@TeresaFroster]

🌹I will forever be indebt to you I will continue to preach about your name to the whole world to know you have saved me from a very huge financial debt which just little investment thanks so much( Ava Brenda Harry)

[@AndreasBergman-yj4em]

Congratulations you are really doing well, my finance are in rally in mess right now and great tip will really go along way in shaping my life im open for idea

[@Selva211]

What a testimony!!! 🙏🙏🙏I'm genuinely curious to know how you earn that much monthly I have been duped several occasions and really hurts

[@OliviaLavoie-ir3iy]

I work at a restaurant here in Houston Texas. Things have been really difficult as I'm a single mom and trying my best to pay bills and take care of my daughters.

[@TeresaFroster]

I started pretty low investing in forex though with $1000 thereabouts. The returns came massively. Ava trading platform is Amazing

[@CarlStrand-oe6uz]

I know this lady mentioned here . She's really good with and on her job. She's helped a couple of families and individuals' finances

[@SandraSews0108]

One thing that I know for certain, I will not be homeless with a man. I can do bad by myself….

[@Biker65]

This is happening to all kinds of good people around this country. The United States has ruined it's economy. It basically forgot about the middleclass. Printing money has caused inflation and unaffordable living. It's about to get worse. The country is $34 trillion in debt. Government funded programs will start to disappear. Today our government has voted to send another $90 billion to Ukraine. Democrats and Republicans have both failed us. Good luck and God bless.

[@claytonbrown4760]

Good luck and God Bless you too 🙏

[@paulinekamau9633]

The social work can help her get a a job that she will sit for the doctor’s recommended hours. It’s possible Yolanda don’t give up on yourself sweet lady.

[@sciencenotsrigma]

What a great channel! Rather than looking for the sensational, you’re showing the real people out here. Thank you!

[@colindoherty1891]

From the U.K we have the same problem, My heart really goes out to this woman . She is strong and never gives up Battling addiction and being homeless is more than most people could cope with. I really pray she gets help and housing soon

[@oliviayates9963]

Praying for you Ms Yolnda. You can do this wit Gods grace and mercy

[@valeriejohnson4044]

All of the money that people are holding on to. When they can help in some way. When you die, you can't take the money with you. I pray that God will give her Favor...I pray that God will send someone to help her

[@SuperSoraya50]

It's terrible. So many people in this country have plenty of wealth, but they are greedy, indifferent, selfish, and have no love or compassion for the downtrodden! The Church has failed too in regards to helping homeless people!

[@TheSkete]

You need money for yourself, right? You might be in a bad situation one day. If I give you the spare tire off of my car, what happens when I get a flat?

[@ANGELSLVME]

I’m praying also !!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@deannab9511]

​​@@TheSkete Exactly, you may want to help but you have to make sure you don't end up in the same situation.

[@selenalorenzi]

Miss Yolanda! You just hold on! Your blessings are coming in a row! Around the corner! Don’t give up! May God wrap his arms around and swift your to all your blessings! Amen🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@pinkifloyd7867]

Homeless people are not how they were and used to be... They deserve love and respect 😢

[@marvaspooner4008]

Don’t go back to drugs, pray and the lord will help you, be strong. Trust in the lord he will never leave you, never give up. My sister your dreams will come through, If I were in your city you could live with me I’ll welcome you with open arms.

[@Bebedollie]

Those people in the church could help her .

[@andrewgoodbody2121]

The church ONLY takes.

[@kittiia.8438]

That’s what I was thinking… smh

[@fayettevillain1171]

They are waiting for Jesus to help her, lol

[@jaiwills6867]

Black church is poor

[@Harley157d]

I was thinking the same thing. They could direct her to some social programs, and they could get her a place to live

[@SonorousSilence]

I love how law enforcement checks on them. Doing as much as they can since there's so many homeless. ❤❤❤❤

[@zxddyyy]

Imagine saying “my mother is homeless”. That’s messed up

[@louisetringham5830]

Not nice they’re homeless. But the love ❤️ keeps them going.

[@romecottrell6444]

This is so sad this elderly woman 👩 is homeless, here in the U.S.A in this video 📹. Yet the U.S.A Congress's and U.S. Senate is just getting ready to give money 💰 to Israel 🇮🇱, Ukraine 🇺🇦 , and 🇹🇼 Taiwan , about $ 95 Billion Dollars 💸. That doesn't make sense 😢 , we have poor people who are U.S.A citizens , who need this $ 95 Billion Dollars more than these other foreign countries. Also there are U.S. veterans who are living in poverty right here in the U.S.A. President Joseph Biden and Vice President Karmala Harris you both need to watch this video and turn over the $ 95 Billion Dollars 💸 to aid our U.S.A citizens instead of giving money 💰 to foreign nations. Think about this folks 🤔. She needs to have an apartment to live in , so her and Clearence can have somewhere to live comfortably. Chicago, Illinois Housing Athority give these people a chance to get an apartment.

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

I pray that she obtains clean, nice afforable housing soon. Praise God. I KNOW I am just a paycheck away from homelessness myself

[@katiepayne797]

Me to, A B & no C!🙌🏽🙏🏾💞

[@missjones8123]

Can we get a follow up on her

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

They never do follow ups unfortunately

[@aprillondy7326]

I wonder how Yolanda is doing now. Hearing her story makes me want to donate to her. Praying for her and everyone like her.

[@ClaireJohnson-te4jd]

I am happy to see this video. It is valuable to hear what homeless people say. My daughter was homeless and an addict. She died from an overdose.

[@tltinatl]

What is this "fiancée" doing all day while Yolanda is out panhandling and dumpster diving? Is he bringing any money or resources in?

[@candyc4713]

Girl they are in the same boat chile.

[@Evettecord]

@@candyc4713yeah, but he’s parasiting off of her.

[@sandrasteele976]

Living of her like the rest of them do.

[@sandrasteele976]

​@@candyc4713he doesn't do as much as her obviously. He's a parasite.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Same thing….. they meat at the end of day at tent… he can be off doing dope elsewhere she doesn’t need him….. she does all that on her own

[@Lb562boi]

Yolanda has inspired me with her courage and strength. Although, she may have fallen on tough times, she remains committed to her faith and being a decent human being.. I wish her all the best and that her one wish of getting from under that bridge and into her own place happens soon...

[@katiepayne797]

Homelessness is my greatest fear and I give to help, that's why at 71 years old plus getting benefits I continue to work to try to avoid being homeless, but with the high cost of living and low wage that don't meet the cost of living, plenty of us / people can land on the homeless streets, it's not a joke and nobody is above being there, true some not making an effort to move from the streets, but there are some that are truly trying but the lack of money and low income housing is not available 😢

[@toniliggins3479]

She has the most humblest beautiful spirit. God please bless her with a new home. Rooting for u sis.

[@shannonwhite6963]

Jesus help this precious baby & all the other people in the world with the same or similar struggles. 😢

[@TradWifeyxo]

Shes a homless veteran. Based on her military terms, I assume she served in the army. Breaks my heart to see her like this.

[@deadbeatproz]

When I was homeless, I dumpster dived and started a eBay store with my findings. I been doing eBay 12 years, it got me off the streets.and gave me hope. Small stuff is better to ship like jewelry and shoes. Clothes. The things people throw away unbelievable.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Yea !!! I started resell 2015 have my own business now there’s Mercari posh and depop etsy many places had expanded… I work for my self now 🎉🎉

[@deadbeatproz]

@@Arizona_lilly well congrats. I love Etsy More handmade and vintage. I stick to vintage. Cause it's a lot cheaper to purchase.

[@prioleau2012]

​@@Arizona_lilly how do you deal with the taxes? I want to start a business one day but don't know how the taxes work.like I don't want to owe the IRS. How you go about paying taxes from earning throughout the year

[@lisamcdonald9792]

Yolanda is a strong lady with the most beautiful soul ❤ May God bless her always!

[@diamondis4ever]

You made my heart smile Yolanda!❤️

[@anaangel5434]

I like her personality. 💖

[@Elizabeth-os9tn]

Thanks for sharing ‼️❤️

[@aaronbrigham4743]

Prayers go to the people who are suffering from homelessness and addiction. 🙏❤️

[@theclasmalls4406]

If the lady in this episode watches this please live way people that want to help you can reach out to you. This absolutely breaks my heart, all this money for migrants.

[@SuperSoraya50]

It broke my heart too. This government has failed the American people!

[@debbieframpton3857]

Are you willing to take her in

[@Angel-tw3ko]

​@debbieframpton3857 Yes, absolutely

[@blacksilverchair3315]

That's what you voted for.

[@BB-ll2ih]

​@@debbieframpton3857 Will you????

[@marvaspooner4008]

How can I help this lady, she broke my heart .

[@talisharose3842]

Listen we may not recognize it but this woman’s testimony and faith is helping someone as we speak! God Let your will be done! 🙏🏽

[@crystalgarcia-bu9yh]

hello... watching this sends me back.... i was on the streets in california in the city of upland for 12 years.... 12 years was a very long time for me... thank god i had someone with me the hole time but we finally got off the streets. i was there where you r, and i also wanted to just give up!!!! the day i was rescued i prayed to god.... i told him i was done, and if he had anything else for me he had better bring it cause i was over it. i didnt want to "play this game" anymore!!!! just a few hours later the guy from the va was outside my tent and told me he was taking mev to get signed up with the v.a which started the long journey of recovery. thank god,,,,, im telling u this because god answered my prayer and he will answer yours too!!! i have been off the streets now for about8-9 years and counting!!! keep your faith... its your turn soon !!!! god bless crystal garcia

[@theguyshepassedupfortyrone4043]

In a country that touts its wealth...

[@TheSkete]

The key to that statement is the COUNTRY touts it's wealth. It doesn't say all the individuals in it are wealthy. It's like a church where the pastor drives a brand new Cadillac. That doesn't mean all the members drive brand new Cadillacs. Some of them drive beaters. Some of them take the BUS to church...

[@theregoesatenner]

thank u yolanda for sharing ur story.