The problem is, this takes a toll on a good hearted person...especially when you see the same people for years just not making changes. Then you come across younger and younger people that has no self esteem, self worth or motivation to change. I am 11 years recovered and it's a hard long road but it's possible and tho it's not as hard, it never goes away. I have to stay humble because i can easily fall. I just refuse to go back to hating myself and beating the shit out of my body. But nobody can change you except you and if theres no will, there will be no way. You're helping them Tom even though it seems you're not making progress with them, you are making progress with YOU❤💜💞 I wish this and all these women a better life.
@@gennimae3710 I get you, been clean 21 years. Never does go away does get easier, You get your moments but they pass. I have a tattoo, (Let it be as this too shall pass) right on my forearm so I can see it all the time. Love your comment. I think we all just go to be kind ❤️
@@KroD313 If the money that was given to the states for the homeless there would be none if it was used on them..CEOs from shelters and agencies make millions..that is not the only drain
@@KroD313 it's not just throwing money at a problem... if throwing money at a problem is enough to save one or 2 woman then it's a win... all these girls need is alittle self respect and love... I bet you with half the chance most of the woman could clean up and live as productive woman of society. I am a recovering addict... I was one step away from where they are... I am celebrating 9 years of clean and sober living... so I know why Tom does this... he was called to by god to be a savior to these gorgeous souls... Tom you are amazing... I thank you for all you do.. I was there and know exactly what this means to them... just getting a pair of clean new socks to them is like xmas... thank you and god bless you Tom
I've been there. All over the country. Just came groom Seattle and over near the needle there's a iPad for public to use to message Bill gates directly and if he likes your story or need he helps people out
God, seeing this poor girl rummaging through those items and being so grateful and courteous to Tom, makes me so grateful for my wonderful parents, my education and life in general right now......
Not true, Bill Gates has donated 50 billion and has said he plans on donating 95% of his wealth over the next few years. But you're right, some billionaires are greedy. Trump has only donated about 100mil.
That is true about Billionaires not thinking about these folks, but as for folks like me and you, let's take note of the less fortunate and help them. My church makes care packages that contains all sorts of essentials. Some panhandlers prefer money, and may toss the care package. But I still hand them out anyway.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pcbqzJGVhXM.html Read the description box of this video it answers alot of questions of how and what to send with address and email at the very end
Jules Renee Tom has been overwhelmed with items to pass out to those in need. Some people send gifts to certain people he interviews both men and women. He spends a lot of time logging these items and keeps a list . He says if you want to send gift cards so they can purchase clothes etc for themselves it’s easier to keep track of . Many of these people have cash app and I know for a fact if you send it to Toms PayPal he delivers every cent to who we send the money too. It costs him money to do all of this . It’s helpful to send to his PayPal and now with his RU-vid channel monies he makes he uses it to help him fund these trips . He does this from his heart for others . I’ve watched him for years .
Why would people send money to drug addicts?? Why not instead help them to rehab.. there is no point in helping an addict unless they are first willing to help themselves.. if you want to give money give to your local homeless shelter, Red Cross, or Salvation Army.. not to enable someone to go spend it on crack.
@@melissamcclain34 Thank you for sharing the link. After reading this I think Tom has his hands full & I totally forgot about all the “sales” that go on between the less fortunate.
Winter is not too far off. I don't have much spare cash, but I do crochet and my plan is to make some scarfs and hats to send the ladies as the weather cools down. Hard to think in this heat about scarfs and hats, but come winter hopefully they can be used.
@@jerseygirl8058 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pcbqzJGVhXM.html Read the description box of this video and it will answer all questions
@@ChosenWonwhat a blessing you are thank you for all you do 🙏❤️🙏God will bless you I used to help the homeless but I have had two strokes I can't do it no more ❤
The fact that someone in her position is still considerate and asking if she’s taking too much is testament to her character. I hope she is doing well.
I was working today and seen melissa..I helped her out.and she was very appreciative..she said God bless ..and I was really Happy to see her go get some stuff from the store..🙂
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to help this guy to help others. I would also like to ask the public to please take a bit of your time to actually talk to these people if you come across one....I swear to you ...these people are so lovely and sweet .. ...Remember ....We are all God's children ...and WE are all in this together as a family of love and compassion . Thank You
I was homeless for 3 years and I used to love when people like youself would come around and bring items to go through. It was such a blessing and it really helped me out so much. Especially when I didn't have anything. God bless you and all the work and time you put into helping others. I know I appreciated back then when I was homeless and I definitely know they also appreciate it very much to.
Hi Jenny , glad to hear that you are not homeless anymore . You are right : Tom seems to be a guy with a heart on the right place , Not only that , he intervieuws people in a nice way . Good luck Jenny !
See Tom...reading through just a few comments...People are saying the same things i said yesterday! To know 1 person cares enough and treats them like human beings IS HELPING! Others see this too that its changing the way they feel about themselves ..yes they will have bad days but just to know you care and you will be back to see them really does make a HUGE difference! Don't even think for a millisecond it Dont!🥰🥰🥰
This is so very kind of you, so many people look at addicts as dead people walking, but they're not. They are very much alive and in need of help. Thank you...
@@kathyl9746 you are right, at first it may be a choice but once you are in active addiction it changes your brain chemistry. Some people are also predisposed to be an addict too so one time of taking pain pills after a surgery and that is all it takes. I broke my back and it turned into a 15 year addiction. It affected my mental health so bad that I would get suicidal when I would try and stop. You become physically and mentally addicted. People that just say "choices" have clearly never been an addict and need to take some classes to understand how addiction work in an addicts brain. I am also am RN and see how mean some other nurses are towards addicts. It makes me sick and acting and saying those things will absolutely never help an addict to stop or go get health. Glad to hear you have compassion.
She is my favorite. Super sweet. And still thoughtful. She doesn't have much herself and she still asks "I'm not taking too much am I?" Bless her heart !
And thank you for helping her. please continue to help keep an eye on her and others like her. A thank you from anybody who truly means is the one that brings tears.
My dad was living on the streets because he had a drug problem for about 6 or 7 years he couldn’t come home because of it the drugs took my father’s life one thing he taught me was to always try and help one another like your doing
@@e.pontiki4773 The Costco brand used to be a the best, but they changed the formulation about ten years ago, now they brake down with the slightest use. We started buying wipes when my daughter was born, and once she’d grown out of the need for wipes, we were all ready used to the convenience of having wipes all over the house and in our cars. So we continued buying wipes, the Amazon wipes are pretty good though. I have a B. O phobia, so I carry the cucumber scented baby wipes in my truck and in my messenger bag. There’s nothing more refreshing then a cucumber wipe on the face in a hot day, besides a nice shower of course. But ya, avoid the Costco brand.
Wow this brings tears to my eyes. I was addicted to heroin and meth for 20 years and living outside. I am so grateful i was able to get my shit together. It is possible to change! Never give up!
You mean more to the addicts than you know Tom!! You treat them with respect an not a man trying to use them for your pleasure! They respect you way more! God bless you I'm a recovering addict of 3 years an met someone like you that helped me get sober!
Thank you sir you are amazing and so are these girls they are someone’s child someone’s sister people judge but sometimes life takes you down this road in blink of an eye god bless be kind it will be repaid 100 times over ❤️ 🙏
Yea same I always think if they had a proper back pack. A good one, they'd be able to hold the likes of a sleeping bag even.... They're expensive unfortunately... A company or brand to sponsor... Hmmm I'll have to think abt how that works or could make that happen. Im not in any financial position to donate myself at this time or I would!
That would be good for them, but they're at such a high risk for umpteen people tryin to steal their things while their nodded out or sleepin. I've noticed that most of these girls are really thankful and appreciative but there's been a couple that was downright rude and picky. I don't get that at all. People are takin their time to send all these things, some buyin things even, with their hard earned money they work for, out of the goodness of their hearts, and then they are actin like that? Sad, sad.
Hairbrushes, hair accessories. Lip gloss..perfumes.. deodorant.toothbrishes, toothpaste, feminine products.washrags.towels. Is a good list.I can't afford to help though.
Even if we could get donations or sponsors to donate Sleeping bags or Tents would it help or would it be just more to carry and more for others to take. Most of the girls have said everything gets stolen. Identification, clothes, backpacks cash everything they own. I have seen a youtube video about a guy who bought land just to let the homeless have a place to camp. I know he had a bunch of regulations he had to follow as did the campers. I believe he could only have 10 tents on the property and a certain limit on residence. They did have rules but it seemed to be working out. I will line the video if i can find it.
Melissa was born just like every other baby. Clean and innocent and was put on a path that she now lives. God loves all his children and will unite with them again. Thank you for helping people like Melissa. You are doing a very noble and compassionate mission. God bless.
Bless her heart the way she keep going back to the food broke my heart you could tell she really needed it ❤️God bless her ❤️Thanks for sharing really a eye opener ❤️
Tom you are a god sent angel if only the world had more people like you out there thank you so much some people dont know what it's like to be in their shoes but if people just help a little goes a long way god bless you
It's crazy how many of these women there really are out there just wondering around. Like the one woman just came up to you while you were helping Melissa. Seriously God bless you and all that you do Tom. I know you do this because this is just the type of person you are but I've never seen someone go to such lengths to help addicts. I guess because I'm a recovering addict this just just really really touches home for me. Your just amazing. That was sweet when Melissa said "am I taking too much?" . Poor girl. That's awesome you have ensure and vitamins and stuff like that for them. Esp when their sick shit like that is important
this channel is incredible, I think it’s wonderful that you make sure that you give back to them as much as you can in exchange for them being vulnerable and sharing their stories.
God bless her heart she is a sweet beautiful women and gods creation we all are we need to come together in unity and help one another no matter what and god bless the ones that are less fortunate and are struggling through these hard times god loves us all
Thank you so much for helping my cousin an the others girls like you do. My heart is broken that our family failed her like they have. All they do is judge judge judge. Wish we didnt move so much an lose touch.
She was like a kid in a candy store..taking all that stuff, makes me so happy for her. I pray 🤲 to god she gets clean …get off the drugs as she has a very sweet demeanor. God please watch over her and give her the strength and courage to free herself from these drugs that bind her …in your precious name Amen ☦️✝️🤲♾♾
I’m from Canada, where can I send Melissa a card and a gift? I was once in your shoes Melissa and I want you to know that you never have to give up hope for the life you imagine. These are real people just like you and I, to everyone watching
Your service is such a blessing to these people and not just for the items you provide. I’m sure they look forward to seeing you and having a no strings attached kind and genuine interaction
This is called Harm Reduction...Tom is trying to lessen her use by giving her a little self respect. Yes, she's using, but she nailed it when she said her friend did the wrong thing by calling the police and admitting her to the hospital. The addict will go when they are ready. The only thing we can do is love them, essentially. She'll come around - God Bless.
But at the same time her friend cares enough to try the only way she could. It may have been “the wrong” way but mad respect to her for caring enough to do it, some folks don’t do anything!!
I really hope that these acts of kindness put some hope back in to ppls hearts and I hope they realize there are good people out there that want to help. Drug addiction is a real disease. I been sick for about 10 years but I try my best everyday to be a good person and do the right thing. If I waited till I was free from this horrible disease I might not accomplish anything. I have learned to manage. Please pray for me. 🙏
Hi Tom I think I can speak for everyone that sends love and hope for all the folks you help I don't think you realize how much you do and care for all these gals WE ALL THANK YOU SO MUCH TOM great open honest loving person !!!! We need more folks like you to help folks like this I JUST MAKES ME CRY !!! GOD bless I hope they all know JESUS loves them all
This girl is beautiful. Hope she can get things straightened out. If you look past everything and look.deeper, you can see her heart and her soul and her desire to fix everything. She will find a way.
YOU ARE A GIFT FROM HEAVEN HELPING THESE WOMWN AND MEN GOD WILL REWAD YOU IN HEAVEN NO DOUBT I AM CANADAIN AND HELP ONE SUCH PERSON AND AM VERY HAPPY TO BE CHOSEN TO DO IT
Seeing Melissa's update broke my heart. I discovered your channel during the pandemic and now watch regularly. I have boxes of things that I have been looking for a place to donate. Please let me know the best way to do so. Being in recovery myself I sincerely thank you for shedding a glimpse of hope to these beautiful souls. ❤🙏🏼
These videos break my heart man, these girls deserve so much better!....I cant say thank you ENOUGH for helping them sir!...Watching outta Canton, Michigan. Take care, be safe buddy.
One of my greatest fears and anxieties is that I will see my ex fiancé of 10 years on one of these videos some day. It’s a horrible feeling because I did everything I could for her, to the point where we were even fully broken up and seeing other people yet I allowed her to continue to live at my place for about a year before realizing I was enabling her and not actually helping. I care for her well being so very much and I hope she’s healthy and living well.
This is very nice of you man keep up the good work we need more people like you in this world I just recently got of being homeless by getting help from someone I barely knew since then if have got back on my feet got a job and can some what afford to pay all my Bill's now I feel how it feels to have a place to live of your own and I am so blessed. So again Tom you are awesome in so many ways I hope these girls get back on there feet cause no one needs to live that way
This stuff never ceases to amaze me that people who literally have nothing when they are getting stuff given to them they ask am I taking too much or don't want to take it at all. Humble's the crap out of me. There's constantly people saying they care or want to help people like people who are usually rich doing bull#$% fundraisers aren't really doing work that matters. You good sir are doing God's work. Not only making people aware that there is a better life you make them feel beautiful no matter what. Thank you man. I'm gonna start doing this same thing when I can.
I was bad on drugs for about 5 years, I learned to try and not judge people and be nice, I'm guilty of doing otherwise sometimes, your videos gets me back on track, thank you.
Hey Tom, I don’t believe the shade some people are throwing your way. You’ve been sent to do this, like it’s your calling to help these people & be their protector. Keep it up. Your parents raised you right.
Im from southafrica and i have seen alot of my friends down and out on drugs. Including myself,i couldn't really help them the way i would've liked to and im so glad that I've been set free.😁
