Disabled Homeless Man in Venice Beach Has the Best Three Wishes
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Guy is homeless in Venice Beach, California. He is a professional musician. After being evicted, Guy jumped on a train and headed to Los Angeles.
Lots of people relocate to Southern California for many different reasons. Some are seeking fame and fortune. I was one of those who headed west way back in 1987 when I relocated from Upstate New York. I too ended up on the streets!
The population of Los Angeles has a lot of people moving in and out but the research shows that 65 percent of those on the streets have lived here for 20 or more years, whereas about 10 percent have been here less than a year.
Guy does receive disability income but it's not enough to afford rent. I know many of you will comment that he should move to someplace where it doesn't cost so much to live. Well, that's easy to think and harder to do. First, a homeless person would have to get first months rent and security deposit. If they have bad credit or an eviction, that also makes it hard to rent a place. Plus, there really is no perfect place to live. Where there is cheaper rent, there often are only low paying jobs, if you can get a job.
But Guy's biggest challenge is he doesn't have identification. Without ID, you can't do anything anymore. Guy shares about the bureaucracy he faces trying to get a new ID.
Guy is a gentle and kind man. Even if he wasn't disabled, at 61 there is little chance an employer will hire him. We need to help people like Guy get out of homelessness.
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Seems like a nice guy. I wish him all the best.
He’s so humble. ❤️ wishing him the best
So are you hun
I was homeless in LA for 7 years. I'm back East now, and I'm just a hair's breath away from being right back out there. I will be trying to recover from homelessness for the rest of my life... even if I'm fortunate enough to make good money, have a home of my own, and find "success". I spent many days and nights in Santa Monica, and on Venice Beach. I sat right where this man is sitting many times. The only thing the police care about is if you're alive or dead because they don't want to deal with any dead bodies. Other than that. They don't care. And of course all the people walking by, enjoying their day, living a life... don't even see you. Please, please, please do not judge this man. It doesn't matter if a homeless person is a drug addict, mentally ill, an alcoholic, or not. They didn't start out in life thinking they wanted to be any of those things, just like nobody wants to get cancer. So please think before you judge or comment about the homeless. I beg you. God bless us all.
I would never judge this man....who am I to judge? I respect him as much as I do the wealthy billionaire on wall st. ....human life is precious no matter the bank account......i pray you are never homeless again & can help others off the sts......💔
Who am I to judge another when I walk imperfectly. All homeless ppl r humans.
@BR255 Wow! SAME. Santa Monica & Venice Beach. Early '80's I was 14 and really scared. God is good all the time🙏💞
@BR255 Love that you wrote "success" in air quotes. I felt that lol😆👍
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what a lovely and kind-faced man. I hope he is able to get the help he needs to get off the street
Many homeless , when not inebriated are fascinating to converse with. They have stories to tell that are frightening & riveting.
I think many of them drink to survive and I used to judge them but no more. The scales have been removed from my eyes.
Shame, whad a sad world we live when we cannot house our own.
Sad world? You mean sad country. In other parts of the world they actually CAN and DO house their own.
Democrats would rather house the immigrants, unfortunately
@tim walsh Why does Bill Gates and Warren Buffet need $12,000 a year?
Vote Bernie 2020. This will be rectified.
Planning ahead always falls short in California!
Have you followed up on how he is doing? Isn't there a caseworker that can help get him his documents? I love your videos. There should be more people like you. God bless you for treating humans with compassion
What a kind soul he has 💚
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN
Invisible people = beautiful people
I think the way you think
= real people..
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@Joey May Hi Joey, there is no ad on this video or any of the interview videos. No red cent has been made. In total, we receive around $200 each month and that goes to cover captioning costs. That said, I spend almost every waking moment working to help homeless people. Tens of thousands of homeless people have been helped directly and indirectly because of our work. I am unemployed without income. I make zero money off of this channel. As cool as you may think that is, me not being able to work full time on this limits our ability to help more people.
Invisible People forget the negative people I wish I could do what you do God bless you🙏🏽❤️😍😊
I work where I come in contact with a lot of homeless people. This gentleman seems out if the ordinary to me because he doesn't have a huge sense of entitlement or a defiant attitude, which is pretty common with the homeless I see. It is true that just about anyone can become homeless, but I think what we have to pay attention to, in order to help some of these people, is that they just can't live with others amicably. Otherwise, I think they would find people who help them by offering them a spare room. When some finally understand that they need to be respectful of others and live by others rules if they are in their home, voila, a room or space appears. Just my opinion.
That was one kind , intelligent man. I wish only the best for him. Cool person and just so kind. Amazing gem of a person.
Wow, his priorities man. This guy broke me!
Hey man, just wanna say that I've been a fan for a while now and I really appreciate what you do. Keep up the great work, God bless.
Its crazy that our country 🇺🇸 allows our people to live like this is unacceptable . No human should live like this .
But Cali's government bends over backwards for illegals which are eroding our society!
LoneSurvivor I'd have every left winger living like this .
I m not homeless but any one of us could be at any time. No work for us older people. I was disabled at 48 yrs old due to a careless 16 yr old rear ending me at a red light!! Spinal surgery ended it. No one will hire me now because I have been off work and 2 surgeries later.....need part- time. God bless you. You are in danger out in the open. I will worry. Don't give up. It was endless even to get social security disability. I worked since age 12 yrs!! Now I am considered nothing.
Bonita Wauls God bless you brother that 16yr old will get what’s coming. I hate reckless teens and I’m a teen myself.
@@hennyandcheeseballs8629 thank you. I was his second accident in the month he had his license.
@Apollo Music Thank you, Apollo. I feel like it at times andre's and nurses are some of the types of people who don't have the empathy they should have. We never ASKED for our situations. S##t happens. One day they may see that we are al human beings.
Shouldn't you got quite a bit of money from his insurance? Or you didn't hire a lawyer to help with that?
I have watched a lot of these lately to get a grip on it, and the most amazing thing I could say about it all is , everyone of them love the idea someone stopped and talked to them . Just the human interaction made their day ..
We need to make it easier to get these guys ID’s
He gets 1000 a month an I. D. Is around 30$ when does personal accountability come into effect???
It's pretty damn easy lol
@@randyjenkins8743 And exactly how is he supposed to get a new ID without a birth certificate or passport, smartass? Homeless people don't carry that type of stuff on them, and they're always getting their stuff stolen from them.
@@randyjenkins8743 yea but 30 dollars? you can buy 2 handles of cheap vodka with that..
@@philipmemm actually around 6 rite aid has them for around 5$
This really breaks my heart - this guy giged and played with the kings... but only a few select made it... we threw the rest away... I hope his luck will turn
Great guy! 1. Wish he could leave his things not get stolen 2. Peace and prosperity for all bros. and sis. 3. Wish that one and two come true.
GREAT guy! and so,so intelligent. I wish the very best life possible in the future. Hope I can hear you play your guitar and sing someday! God bless you, kind gentleman.
Lovely Guy!!! Thanks for your videos, you've inspired me. Today I did my first giving socks day in São Vicente, Brazil and when I got out of them (I only had 12 pairs with me), I got into a drugstore and bought some toothbrushes, dental cream and soap. I saw a video of yours where a young guy said he wanted these things, so I decided to give these things and it was great. Sadly, all of th people I met were women with children and an elderly lady. They kinda were suspicious about talking to me but I guess I helped in some way
Great wishes Guy! Very honest & sincere. Don't give up, keep asking like Mark said....
I'll take some of that too
"Death is one moment, and life is so many of them." Tennessee Williams.
Bless this man's soul I don't live too far from Venice ima look out for him next time I go down there.
I really hope he’s okay. Wishing him the best.
What a nice guy,hope life turns out ok for him.
Praying for Guy!! His honesty is a blessing!!! Oh how I wish more people would see him and the others as the gifted, talented, smart, caring and amazing people they are!! Oh I pray more people step up to help!!!!🙏🏼
Amen
That's three phenomenal wishes.
I agree 💯%
Best of Luck to this brother!
God bless him
This Guy just needs a safe place to wrest his head and have a meal on the table and he would spend the wrest of his life spreading the joy of his music
All the homeless people have 3 best wishes each & GOD bless!
That guy's probably going straight to heaven
Amazing, this is the 3rd or 4th homeless video I see from your series AND not a single one wished money, a house... And that's what everyone should have minimum in a sane society. A human right in my book.
Great stuff your videos.
heb.13,2: Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to ANGELS without knowing it....
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That was my thought as well.....God bless and may God have mercy on whom he will
It's no wonder the US is so fucked when they rely on mythical beings to solve their problems.
Really terrible, hope he gets situatef
@@cockoffgewgle4993 You must be really proud of yourself to be this ignorant and hateful
"God's not a big fan of selfish people" so this man didn't wish anything for himself. Took my breath away.
Lots of love to you
You Really care About people Its Beautiful❤️❤️❤️
I'd like to hear him play guitar/sing
Guy is my birth father. He is both a talented guitar player and talented singer. Sounds like johnny cash.
Danielle Troutman
Guy is your biological father??? Have got any updates from him?
YES ✨
@@Sdftlgirl06 any reason why his family isn’t helping him?
@Greysen Gagne I was going to ask the same question
Such an incredible soul especially considering the hardship he has endured on a daily basis.
What an interesting, beautiful person. I truly hope things get better for him.
Wow,I really like this man,I absolutely adore his 3 wishes,dang it,I wish I was able to help 😢
He's so cute ! Seems like a nice guy.
God bless him 💙💙💙💙
he is a nice homeless man. wishing him healthy and success on his music
Wow ..... He's such a beautiful soul God Bless....
God bless this man and all peace loving humans.
What a nice guy god bless him pray he gets sorted. He needs a home everyone needs a home. This should not happen in our world. God go with him. And thank the reporter that does these videos showing beautiful people faceing so much hardship. Its so sad. Pray he gets a home and sorted out with his IDENTIFICATION ♥️🙏
What a nice guy!!👍🏻
I hope he gets some help; I feel so bad for him.😟
I personally admire his ability to put up that smile regardless of his current situation, but I admire him even more for having a kind and pure heart which is even harder to find now a days. To wish prosperity and good for others with out any resentments for your current situation makes you close to be an angel. May God almighty bless you and makes all your dreams and wishes come true sooner than soon
I didn't know Randy Quaid was homeless.
Now serious, God bless this man. I wish him stability and peace of mind.
Homeless are the most appreciative and humble people. Everyone should experience homelessness so they can earn a greater appreciation and respect for these warriors and survivers.
What a wonderful man ❤️ I hope he has found a beautiful home or finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ He deserves only the best ❤️
What a wonderful heart he has.
Guy taught me a lot. I knew that without ID you can't do anything from experience. I have ID so I never REALLY thought about it what life is like without Valid ID. WOW you can't even blast out of LA on a train without ID OUCH. I rode the train to Washington DC a while back. I don't remember being asked for ID when I purchased my round trip ticket. I got the lower disabled fare so I had to show proof of disability via Para-Transit ID. This man had some perfectly awesome wishes. I have a house and income enough to survive BUT This man is a far far far better person than I. I wish I could help him. Guy is the type of homeless person I'm be honored to help.
Someone needs to help this man. He is fully facilitated and could be a blessing for anyone. Please don't let him go to waste.
This man has such happy eyes.
Like this guy..GUY! 🙏ing he will get shelter soon! Even tho this is old..he may still be homeless. A great interview!
Guy I hope your selflessness is repaid in kind and i hope your music dreams come to pass. I pray you dont give up on your dreams. Best wishes.
Thank you for doing these videos Mark!!!!!
you inspire people around the world my friend, thanks for this channel and to be a voice for this people, next time when went in LA, i want to meet you. Here in brazil we have the same problem with this invisible people, and maybe i do something like you do in LA, i think this attitude helps to we make a better world
Absolutely love your channel. Your making a big difference to who ever is watching.
I wish people would rent out or lend out a room to these beautiful people. Hugs to the invisible.
What a beautiful man he is!
When you go to these so called assistance they send you on the run around knowing you can’t get these things done. I have been homeless for three years and lost everything now I have to start all over. The Lord is going to take back this earth and put joy and peace in the hearts of us who put our faith and trust in Him
I totally agree with Guy that Walk in clinics which support mental illness is a goal we can aim for! And I want to be his neighbor in that beautiful world where we trust everyone and live peacefully.
He has such kind eyes and looks happy.. No one deserves to live like this. Hope he gets somewhere to live soon before he loses his sparkle.. He's 61?damn so sad. x
Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
the people you interview on this channel are the most real and down to earth amoung us
What an amazing person he is 😍😍😍
A lovely man I hope it works it out for him
Lovely man
Guy is very generous. Hope he gets to play his music.
woulda never thought he'd be so relatable, I'm never looking at homeless ppl the same way again...
Such a good interview. Thank you Mark and Guy!
What a wonderful and warm man he is.
Respect from India sir 🙏👏
I’ve been for “coincidence” watching some of your interviews and yes, you are right they almost pass as invisible... For me, really looking at them, changed all my perception, things are really hard for them and there are amazing people out there. Now I understand why some time ago I heard about a woman that married one of these guys, they are like everyone else but with a great lesson to share, like the guy here. THANK YOU for lending us these glasses 🤓
Guy, I remember when we first met. I remember I arrived a few days after you but we became good friends, a little bit thanks to Jessie and my sunburn. Lots of good laughs together. I totally remember the sleepwalking incident when the cops drove you from Rose to the spot. haha. He's absolutely awesome on his guitar btw.. I'll swing by in the next few days and we'll talk about your New project.
Wow you know him? Is he back in Montana?
@@sylviathompson100 I know him. And no he isn't in Montana.
He is from Dodge Nebraska. He was a tremendous guitar player. He was an incredible football player. RIP Guy. See you in heaven.
Geez... I’m so sorry sir I hope you get help soon. I’m really sorry
Hope he makes it with his band and finally gets his ID. God bless you pal !
WHAT A NICE PERSON, I WISH HIM THE VERY BEST.
What a kind person !
man that's true. you do not get your sleep on the street what is devastating. have to hide like an animal.
same deal in Australia.One can get fined $Aus 650 for being "visibly" homeless (vagrancy act).
@@markgillies1834 there is a vagrancy act in Britain as well
" God's not a big fan of selfish people" 👍
Such a great soul may god bless everyone struggling right now 🙏🏾 god please bless and protect everyone
Hi !! Oh I really love his personality !! I Pray for permanent homes for each and every one of them ❣️ and great health and prosperity ❣️❣️ I really appreciate you for what you do to help people !!! Can you mention subsidized housing to all of them especially the elderly disabled and the veterans ?!! 30% of their income is all they would pay !! Usually only lights or no utilities is when in most subsidized housing ❣️❣️❣️ Great Blessings to us all ❣️❣️❣️👍🏾
You are a Kind Man ~ Best Wishes Guy x
He’s someone Uncle, Son, brother and he’s a vet. I pray he finds a comfortable home, health , and happiness.
He can go to Salvation Army & get his name on the list for a bed. There's a waiting list but it's first come first serve if you're not there when they call your name, so the list moves pretty fast. Then he should go to Catholic charities, St. Vincent de Paul is very helpful with a variety of different things so they probably have I.D. vouchers. They have gas vouchers & food vouchers. Praying 🙏 for this man! He has such kind eyes, and I'm a big fan of the Ten Commandments myself💞🙏
Did i miss something? What was his disability? I hope he can get off the streets soon since he is getting up in age. Nobody should be homeless but the elderly are so much more susceptible to the elements.
Hes Got Issues he said that.. Unfortunately Hes a Mess He gets SSI
@Alana Weaver - You could very well be homeless someday-! Homelessness does not discriminate-!! Please be careful & kind, one to the another-!!! xx
The disability is always vague because it's typically just general depression and lack of motivation. I mean, c'mon, the guy is 61, of course he probably has some problems. That's called aging and he isn't special in that regard. I just posted a comment about a lawyer I know who's a paraplegic with Parkinson's--he conducts depositions, attends court, and everything any other lawyer would do. He's more disabled than 90% of people on disability. Most people on disability are physically able-bodied, they're just lazy and/or depressed with no motivation, and they just get worse on disability.
How many of you sleepwalk? Have ever woke up somewhere you did not fall asleep? Have you ever woken up without your blanket and then had to hunt to find it? And then finding blanket outside? Have you ever slept only 10 hrs in 2 months? This is serious stuff. It effects the brain. The brain functions every part of the body. I don't wish it on anybody.
@@bougiebabysmomma If you believe that this guy slept 10 hours in 2 months then I have a bridge to sell you. Bring a blank check.
You should make a video on the homeless people using the bus on the 24 hour owl line. The 20 line is pretty bad especially around 3 am when the trains stop working for about a hour so all homeless people are on that bus or the 4 line also is pretty crazy. The bus line becomes a shelter for homeless people.
Good man. When i was writing a book i put myself homeless for a a little under a year different notorious "tent cities" n homeless encampments to actually get a feel. I met several like him. Many though that were just woh. I gathered personal statistics during the process.
🙏🏿I hope he gets out of his situation
We need to help these ppl get their ID’s so they can move on or find employment!
It’s so difficult for them to do anything without pic ID or a place for them to keep their things.
I love such one ,he's quite innocent
Best wishes
My heart breaks. This can happen to nearly anyone. I wish there was more help for people in need.
Great interview Mark. The situation there is so similar to what we've experienced.My wife had picture I.d. s. stolen. That was many years ago.Same story in N.Y.C. about mental illness. But a lot less thievery here now unlike what I've heard about California!
H e is so right..a lack of decent mental healthcare,addressing trauma is essential in helping people back into housing plus there needs to be the affordable housing there for them in the first place.But as far as being able to sustain your housing once you have it and hold down a job etc then decent mental healthcare is essential.
Guy, God loves you. I hope i can listen to you play music one day.
Well, having been in the Great Plains and being from Santa Monica, I think he made a good move to get away from the bitter cold in Montana. It used to be so cold in So. Dakota that the frost would pull out the nails in your walls with a bang sound. There are southern states where cost of living is cheaper. So LA is actually just a stop on the way to living warmer. You feel the cold a lot more when you get older, so that's why snowbirds (elderly) move to Florida, etc.
I wonder where this guy is now?
I hope n pray he found a home of his own.🙏🙏