I recently got in contact with Terry and Ivy and although they have recently found housing, they told me just today they have run into an issue with the building being closed down and they could be back on the streets as early as tomorrow night. If you would like to help them out, please let me know and we can figure a way to get them some resources.
Wade Patterson thanks for the update. If they were here in the Durham Chapel Hill area, I have a friend with a farm where they could live, but I’m fairly certain they prefer familiar areas & surrounding over far away places in less year ‘round warm climates. They’re the salt of the earth, and I/we appreciate your efforts to help look out for them. Hopefully, another Good Samaritan or volunteer organization will provide a tiny home and backyard plot of land on which they can settle down...at least until they can secure some savings and establish their own claim of land and such. Be well. Namaste.
Homeless can happen to anyone. There are homeless people with degrees. With extensive work history. But it still happens. Please, be kind to each other.
I don't know where the other comment went so I'll leave it here also. I saw Ivey a few days later and she had on nice clean clothes and new tennis shoes, nothing fancy but very lady like and up to date. She seemed healthy and at peace and grounded. She seemed hopeful for the future that things were looking up.
I was homeless for a year as well. It was a both very depressing and humbling experience. I grew up in single mother, in public housing however fortunately I wasn't on the street as a child. When it happened I was in a shell shocked situation..after getting out of the military. I met many fellow veterans who were in similar situations but who were stuck on the streets....after a while some people actually gave up on trying to get off the street...high rent prices...their addictions...etc
Soo just because you're poor and homeless because of the stupid, illogical choices you constantly made throughout your life automatically gets you into heaven? # One out of one million reasons why religion is stupid and false#.
guest guest den here. With a case of noodles and in my trunk right ate I got in a car accident and broke my ribs & tailbone. It was terrible. It was terrible. But Hod I’d good. NowIm a trader and make good money. Anything is possible. Just don’t give up.
olivia thompson ... It broke mine too. I have always had friends in the LGBT community. My young daughter shares my love of the community. I am considered a stoic type personality... but the stories are painful...always! But it gives me the opportunity to demonstrate love, kindness and compassion. My gay and trans friends have always demonstrated acceptance and strong constitutions. I am proud to have these souls in my life. I have a strong presentation and they keep me authentic. Thank you Eric, Richard, and Shauna. 😘🙏🏽😇
There are some who choose to be homeless in the U.S. some have mental illness, or some choose this over the gov ernment family and others controlling them in other words they are free and answer to no one.
@DFS54 All of them. They literally control and own everything. It's their greed that's destroying us all. If you can't see that, you're doing this- 🙈🙉🙊
I think she is a he... but anyway, the whole situation has been very unfortunate and I pray for them both and also others in similar situations. In JESUS name AMEN...
Wow the fact that this is the United States 🇺🇸 and this was last year and people are living like this! It just lets you know that we are all a paycheck away from being homeless! God bless them they have taught me to be more thankful even with the little job I have at least it something!
Yep an in California you see Americans living on streets. But you won't see one illegal. They get free housing! People in videos even says it. They can't get it in California cause illegals get it first.
This is why I promote Network Marketing. Every one must have another source of income because no job is promised. I fired my boss 5yrs ago after moving to Las Vegas. I witnessed the homeless laying everywhere and met some who told me about the many who live in the tunnels. I had never seen such things before. Now I see California is just as worse. I only stayed in Las Vegas 2yrs and bought an rv and been traveling the state's the last 3yrs. Network Marketing gave me this better life. Every one should get involved because it's always income no matter what happens. I would love to have you and any one else interested on my team.
@@jamiegearheart2239 Oh pleeease shut up! That is complete, and utter BS!! Show your proof, or shut up! I get so tired of you knuckle-dragging Trump supporters spewing dumb assed conjectures! No one is giving alll of the housing to undocumented immigrants! That implies that there is some government policy that dictates that all subsidized housing must go to illegal immigrants! Where is your proof? That makes no sense! That is about as stupid as the belief that illegal immigrants are taking jobs! So what if the people on the streets are saying that? They say alot of crap that is not based on facts! They don't know what they are talking about either! Those who actually work in assistance programs know the facts! The two on this video are full of bull! They are still living in the tunnels because they are still on crack cocaine! You can look at both of them and tell! You can tell by the younger one's erratic movements that he had probably smoked before the taping of the video!
@@landonhill7672 yep seen her too. I gave her a few bills and a water bottle. I'm an on route gaming technician. I travel the streets of Vegas for 10 hours everyday. still do. I see many people like them. All with a different story. I try to give as much as I can when I can. This city houses illegals before their own citizens. That's fact too. So stop calling people out about cappin, this is real shit. Vegas is a big city. Full of people from all around the world.
When you stop rolling your blunt to cry for 8 minutes straight. What a beautiful pair of people i hope God continues to watch them and I hope they find a real home. I don't even wanna smoke anymore this really hurt my heart.
Homelessness is no joke, it's hard as a single persh imaninge with a 12 yr and a new born. I'm grateful everyday that I now have a job and a RV over my head. Its literally took me to a place I would never ever wish on nobody. I suffered from bad complications after my second child. Lost my job, lost my house, lost my two precious dogs and 1 cat that I raised since babies. Lost all my possessions and i lost myself. Living in cars, friends homes, outside in the woods in a tent myself. Hot ass heck in the state of FL. Shelters to motels to permanent housing. It took whatever I needed to do to get my life back right. 1 child graduated from high school and now in his second year of college The baby is now turning 13 and I am proud to say I am not homeless anymore.
My only sister died a day after Christmas. I have custody of her two children, my cousins 6 children & my sister in law 3 children! Everyday I work 2 jobs and get four hours a sleep a day. Even my now children that are older enough to work has jobs! Yes we all can be homeless and we all have a story but where do it stop! I made a joke on the reply but seriously I am doing everything I can to raise these children to be the king & queen they was meant to be! I will never leave them❣️ support and help single mothers. I never complain & no one helps me! I push through May God bless us all!
@@HeyitsBri_ My resources was limited but I kept it pushing! Like I said where do it stop! I said what I said are you bothered by my comment? At some point you have to seek & you will find! Sink or swim, baby doll!
@@HeyitsBri_ You don't think a person caring for 11 children that aren't theirs is comparable? You don't think they also have limited resources?? Wow, what a stupid comment.
I was homeless by the time I was 16 now I’m 20 and I’m renting my first home I married my best friend and I’m expecting my first child in just a month. My life has never been better I’ve been sober for a year and half and I thank my husband every day because without him I would be in the same position I was in just 2 years ago... I start nursing school soon and I finally feel passionate about my life, I hope this inspires somebody
That's a very profound statement, and nothing could be more true. By God's grace, and mercy, I've never been homeless... but I can absolutely see how it could happen. My life changed drastically overnight. One day I was living very comfortably with a lot going for me, and then next, I was out of a job I had for 20 years. Everything spiraled downward at a drastic rate after that, and I still haven't fully recovered...
Thats not really true. I work for a major casino company in IT and we donate a massive amount to charities. You just can't help everyone. More over, modern casinos aren't the huge money makers they once were - tons and tons of over head with a society that is less and less interested in gambling. The industry is evolving to a more all encompassing entertainment experience and that takes lots of investment. That said we are still really proud of the community support and charities we do.
i had so a few moments where i thought i would be homeless, i felt like i was right there. but to avoid being homeless i feel like i'm trapped in a loop. and there is no escape... im going to spend the rest of my life working just to not be homeless. i don't feel like i'm living..... just a cog in a machine.
@@Lcwtex 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ I meant I wish this mini documentary was longer.. i apologize, I forgot when you comment on RU-vid you have to be more specific and put things in mediocre terms..I DID NOT mean I wish she had more traumatizing things happen to her, I repeat I DID NOT
This is very sad...Yes she does need a mini documentary...being abuse, homeless, drugs....yes she has a story to tell and the fact she was so raw and real...it would be interesting and educational for every one to know what the homeless go through
Today I met Terry, I can’t stop thinking about how interesting and intelligent this man is. Our system is set to fail for people in need, and help the taker’s. I’m so disgusted with every time I pull in a gas station and someone just wants money for nothing. While this man climed on top of my rather large truck to clean my window. Which I didn’t even care about. I had a very heartfelt conversation with him for 10 minutes. I will be sure to give evertime I can when I see him. Also on go fund me. Please help him
Everhirst seyt . I love when a under educated person such as yourself chime in as if you have something of value to add. How about you learn to write and spell. The best part is that That after I spent 10 minutes with Terry it was a very intelligent conversation unlike anything you have to say. He is down on luck that can be fixed. Your ignorant can’t be. Jackass.
I wish I was rich because I would house as many homeless people as I could....God bless them all.🙏❤🙏❤💔💔❤❤🙏🙏 Their faith in God Almighty is so awesome. America is fallen.
This is so beautiful I am also a Vegas Native I have been doing security for years long story short I took on a position to where I had to remove the homeless/less fortunate from property and or trenches/tunnels/sewers.. I lasted 2 months after getting caught multiple times feeding and providing shelter inside my security booth.. fuck my last employer these aren’t animals these are real people. People I love and admire, people I cannot see myself telling hey get out the trash knowing they probably hadn’t eating or even looking for somewhere warm to sleep. I’ve dealt with multiple addicts and till this day I don’t see them any different. I would for anyone reading this to help me start a non profit organization so we can build more shelters in Vegas cause lord knows there’s not enough. Anyways watching this brought me joy, thank you 🙏🏾
I live in New York and the homeless shelters up here or is great however they do have a wide variety of shelters if I'm not mistaken I think you have to get permission first to start the nonprofit organization but if there's anything that I can do to help you start it let me know
Bjanae - I was homeless myself due to using opiates. I got on methadone and got my life together. I saw my friend I used with today, and he is still struggling like I was with him a year and a half ago. Sad to see him like that now that I’m clean. I stayed with him late as I could tonight. Felt horrible leaving. Life’s crazy.
Karen Arnold-McGregor yes, hence forth my questioning the question. “If this is what they choose” this story had me thinking about it the next day while I was working. I wish I had guarded my ears. Can you imagine what happens all over this world, sex trafficking of children. It’s horrible. And this country has the nerve to be racist. We have got to come together and stop this madness. These are our babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Black, white, what ever! They born here, we grow up, we fight for this country! We die for this country! And still! This has everything to do with the culture of this country! Drug culture, Racism, Class culture, Entertainment culture, Educated or uneducated culture. It all ties together and creates monsters and victims! Wake up Women! These are our babies! And Man has gone too far! Wars! Greed for money, for sex, for power over races of people! We must use the Universal Power of Thought to stop him!!!
Ryte it was really neat and clean hell its people that live in apartments n houses and its a dump i live in the tunnel with them before i visit a trashy nasty house hope they get on they feet and get a nice place and we know it will be clean and neat aswell
Wow this was so touching. I've met them on many different occasions while working and doing security at the Howard Hughes center in Vegas off Flamingo and Paradise. Very nice and respectful people. I wish them well.
My cousin recently bragged to my mom that he is now a millionaire. That was for me to know so that I would be jealous of him. I was pissed about him boasting, not his money but to throw that up in our face like that. After watching this episode and others from this channel, I realized how blessed I am to be where I am today. Not homeless but surviving paycheck to paycheck. My heart and prayers goes out to everyone in a low life situation. I cried watching this and wish that I had the million dollars to help all who I can. One day the LORD would bless me abundantly so that I could help those in need. I love everyone reading this and those who we viewed on this channel. God Bless
😓so sad to see things like this. Makes you appreciate the little things in life we take for granted. Hope every time you see a homeless person on the streets you help them out. I know I do with all good intentions, no judgment placed on them just straight help for that moment that day. God bless anyone who reads this and is going thru it stay strong n pray 💯💪🏽
She’s the most sweetest, and very respectful, She always says Hi And I always wondered why she was homeless. I’m so Amazed by her story. I would always see her in and out those tunnels, her husband a few times. I haven’t seen her tho in a while. They are both so inspiring. I hope they get money from this video and wish them the best!!
@@klif4755 not telling you what to do but it is heartless it is best if some people dont conceive because i would not wish that life on no one family or stranger
Same here, but I'm trying really hard. Today is Thursday and I have 55 hours of work done. Living in a garage on the concrete floor, no car. Nevertheless I'm confident that this too shall pass. Stay strong, be fearless, seek your bliss. Mitakuye oyasin A'ho.
@@Candee_Kane thank you Candace, I appreciate you. My prayer smoke goes out for you. Never give up, never stop believing in yourself. Never accept no for an answer. No is really a yes, waiting to be convinced.
Yes BETTER DAYS IN JESUS NAME YALL!! BLESSINGS WILL SURELY COME JUST BELIEVE IN THE MOST HIGH I 2 KNOW WHAT IT IS TO STRUGGLE!! GOD ALMIGHTY WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY HELP AND YALLS 2!! AMEN
just met this lil lady and she was so real wit me.. we talked for a sec and she ask me to watch and like their video.. i told her i definitely would and im here. im so blessed and im thankful for my life.. and im grateful i got the chance to meet her..
Honey Johnson they used to go to the Chipotle off of Flamingo, the Hughes Center one. I used to work there and would see them often but I don’t work there anymore so I’m not sure if they still go there, hope it helps
One thing he stated stood out the most was we (America) don't value people. I work with homeless people & people devalue others because of their status & appearance. Blessings to these two. There is a housing program that can could possibly help them.
I have been homeless multiple times throughout my life and I'm only 27. My dad had his own business, built our home (himself) and my brothers and I had everything you could ever want as a child, then the economy went bad and my dad lost his business, our house and from then on we were homeless more than we wouldn't be. As an adult, I've been homeless multiple times while working my ass off!! Having a job and/or a degree doesn't guarantee you a steady home sometimes. One minute you could be sheltered and getting ahead and the next you could be on the streets wondering how it all happened so fast! Don't ever assume or discriminate against homeless people, you don't know their story or battle's they've fought/ are continuing to fight.
I’m here because of UPDT, and... this video just made me realize and appreciate what i have, may God help this people and have mercy on all of us! God bless you all!
@@sabrinaamir7093 Yes Sabrina She a Very Intelligent,Articulate Young Lady. It's Sad Bit You Know What as Crazy As It May Sound But She's Happy With Her Husband Who's Also Very Articulate Also Intelligent! My Prayers Are for Them To One Day Have Their Own Place Again SOON, VERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE!🙏🙏🙏
This hopefully sheds light on what hundreds of thousands of people are going through everyday. The gentleman holding the sign No Excuses Made Poor Choices... That brought tears to my eyes. We should all remember this could be any of us or one of our family members. If we, individually or as a couple missed 2-4 paychecks each. Please have compassion for those less fortunate. I'm sure a lot of them are really trying. Some may have issues with drugs, mental illness and a host of other things stacked against them. I pray that each of them finds the resources they truly need so they can have a piece of the American dream!! 🤗🙏🏾😇❤️
Im in tears watching this, yall i will never judge or laugh at some ones downfall, people that have not been here will never understand how the mind can just give up sometimes, i was almost these people, wanting to give up on life. Getting laid off from one job to another, i have 4 grown children. All working couple in collage. I moved from the town i was in because of the jobs are leaving so fast there. But thank god for my kids. One of my daughters ask me to come were she at and i did. Im working a full time job again. All im gone say, we better appreciate everyday god gives us, because it could be one of us in there shoes.
Terry has a very beautiful voice, he should start a podcast / channel interviewing others in the tunnel, bless them both - stay safe. Everyone deserves a decent home. 🙏🏾💚
I love them...so positive and genuine...it's ashame that we have so many people that made a made a mistake or two or three living in these conditions...I hope the best for them...
My social group and I feed the Phoenix, AZ homeless 8 months every year for the last 8 years out of our pockets. We recently added toiletries, blankets, pillows and clothing for the winter months. Say a prayer we keep the memento going!
I really thank God for what i have and I'll never complain again after watching this vedio, am from Africa and people here in Africa thinks that all people in America are rich i wish they could watch this video, thanks for uploading
These stories are so touching and 'real'... Very real. I've been down that homeless road .. spent pretty much the whole 90s homeless and traveling the country. I figured if homeless, then I might as well travel. These people do what they have to do. Survive in a very dirty world!
ehhh.... im no one to say this. but why not donate solar powered things for the needy. solar powered flashlights are cheap on Amazon and Ebay. solar powered watches. solar powered lamps and chargers. im just a lil man. but the idea is greater than me
Anything you donate to people who are "needy", will be sold for substances, lost, or stolen. You are not exactly able to keep an inventory of solar powered gadgets, when you can't even keep yourself.
I have chills. I know these two, I see them at least once a month in the Target parking lot. I've also given them a few dollars here and there. But from now on when I see them and they need help, what ever I can give to them I will. Thank you for sharing your stories.
The beauty of this is the love...their love of God and knowing that even though its rough,it could be worse.And their love for each other keeps them going...i love that!
I was homeless but lucky to have a car,so I wasn't houseless. I was never on this level but I did run around with those less fortunate than I am. It took getting sober fully by 22 and rehabs and being kicked out of various places,including my parents house. I was very lucky. I have always had time to talk with other homeless folk. Seeing these films always makes me to continue storing gloves and tampons and such in my car to give to those when the opportunity arises. Anyone can be homeless so we have the realize they are not any less by any means. I met many like this woman and they still have a warm place in my heart.
I am so amazed at all the people willing to help them. I know most people make bad choices, but sometimes bad things happen to us. You all are very special and will be blessed. The bible says we're suppose to help each other.
Well I wish both of them and all of those people the best I've been homeless to twice because of crack cocaine but I got tired of living like that so I changed it I'm doing pretty good for myself when I look at how far I've come I am truly blessed I couldn't have never gotten this far if I was still smoking drugs once again good luck to them when they get tired of being sick and tired they will change.
Congrats to u and your recovery.🤗 I thought that was very generous of u to say something kind . I have to be honest I was ready to judge u because of the Trump pic. So allow me to apologize first hand., It's just so many trolls in the world ready to make fun and racial remarks ,so I respect what u said and no I don't know these people here but hey u never know when and how it can happen to you.
Bootney Lee Farnsworth Hard Times come to those who don’t prepare for hard times..... my mother worked two jobs and we scrapped by my whole childhood, she made sure I went to college I’m successful because I made right decisions with my youth not waste it doing dope!!!!!!
I work in Los Angeles' Skid Row Community working to house the Homeless. I feel humbled, and thankful, and Blessed every time I go to work. I smile, I talk, I laugh, I touch. I don't judge; regardless of what it may look like to ME. I'm no bleeding heart Liberal who makes excuses for people's bad choices. But I AM a Woman of Yahua Elohim and I know that everyone is going through something; whether we know it or not. I help those I can help, and pray for those I can't. And I never lose sight of the fact that I, like MOST Americans, am just one paycheck away from homelessness. I am happier working in the grit and grime of Skid Row, than I ever was working in the so-called "Ivory Towers" of Corporate America. Shalom 🕊️.
Peace be with you , I send so many good vibes and lots of love your way from all the way in eastern Canada!!❤ I can sense the gentle soul that eminates a wisdom for human compassion beyond what many can comprehend..in you. Thank you!!!
Never be defeated. It amazes me how even in such a horrible place they still find good things. I think we all need to remember these people don't want to be homeless but some circumstances made them homeless. America needs to wake up & help these people.
Thoughts: 1) Traumaaaaa complex trauma ....sold for drugs and Broken pelvis... 2) the intelligence of the gentleman and her husband 3) LOVE ..the fundamental need and desire of all. 4) glad they found it
