@@mailvanwanda holding it in for a video is ok.. it's understandable. Sure the guy cries enough off camera. Also the US is a bit less compassionate than Holland incase you haven't noticed. Sometimes you have to get hit swallow whatever emotion in order to move forward then deal with it later. Our lives are on the line in more ways than most other countries understand. It's an industrial slaughtering.
I emailed Vincent three times asking him if he wants the information public. He has not responded. If/when he responds if that is what he wants, I will post it. It would not be responsible for us to post a fundraising link on each video. If it's safe for the person to receive a large amount of money and the person wants a fundraising link included, and THEY SET IT UP THEMSELVES SO ALL MONEY GOES DIRECTLY TO THEM then we add a link. But here's the thing - unless a homeless person has a regular income to pay rent they remain homeless. A GoFundMe link will not end a homeless person's houselessness situation. It will make you all feel good, and there is nothing wrong with that. But we need to end homelessness and get people off the streets! There are hundreds of Vincents and Marys and Jims and Pauls where you live all needing help. My suggestion is that if this video motivates you to take action that you go find someplace in your local community that's having an impact in ending homelessness and start helping them. Homelessness is growing. We need to fix the affordable housing crisis. We need to stop racism and racist policies that keep people down. We need to fix foster care and prisons. We need to fix a lot of things! It all started with you!
Lee McDonald Mark is helping by spreading awareness. If he had enough money to take every homeless person he interviews off the street, I’m sure he would. Why aren’t the millionaires and billionaires giving money to end homelessness? If they all got together they could end homelessness tomorrow. The average American is just struggling to survive themselves. Meanwhile the super rich just passed a law that allowed them to pay even less taxes when they should be paying a lot more. The greedy rich in this country are the problem. Have you noticed that the middle class keeps shrinking and falling into poverty?
Jordan Mark said he emailed Vincent 3 times. and got no response. If you pay attention, you can see that this video was obviously shot during the wintertime. He’s wearing a hoodie and gloves. Who knows where he is right now.
Correct me if im wrong, ive only ever seen one fundraiser. For this person, one fundraiser could be all the boost he needs. Homeless will never be fixed because it's supposed to scare people to keep working. You provide a servjce by intervewing these people so we can get a sense of who to trust, but you've only had one fundraiser for others, but many for yourself. I wouldnt have a problem with that if you had more funds go to individuals.
I hired a guy that was homeless, and also addicted. He ended up working for me for a while, he saved up money. His son ended up dying shortly after.. He moved to San Francisco to bury the body.. However, he kept pushing through and ended up working for FedEx driving a truck for decent money. He ended up getting his own apartment and called me back a year later to update me. Hope you’re doing good John.
I was homeless in San Francisco in 2009. And everything he says is true and accurate. My escape was a family member paying all my costs to not be homeless. It cost $7500. That's essentially the only answer: MONEY! Otherwise it's like swimming your way out of a fish bowl every single day. There is no end. And survival is exhausting! If you've never experienced it, you simply cannot imagine it.
Yep, this guy looks put together and you don't envision even going to chiropractic school unless you are from a middle to upper class family...sometimes you just have to ask somebody in your family (or a friend) for help if you are "drowning", like this guy.
Does anyone know where this guy is or know how I can contact him? I went to school with him and want to get him connected back to us so we can figure a way to help him in a sustainable way. I just need some help finding him.
why did he drop out of school when he was so close to graduating ? he could find a chiro. job to get his feet wet again or is there some mental problems ?
An ex wife and her attorney can make you fight them in court and try to make you miss your child’s childhood in its entirety via the court system. I don’t have a single negative strike against me - and with over $50k spent, I still have not seen my son in over 4 years. My ex is in contempt, but nobody cares, and the courts won’t ever hold the mother in contempt.
He seems like a guy with lots of dignity ingrained in himself. I really hope someone can see the good in him and give him a chance to work and pay for at least a room... never loose hope brother.
@@jacintaperdue1720 I tried to reach him via a text message to the phone number that I have for him. I don't know if he got my message and didn't not call, or if the number I have is no longer his.
As much as I agree your idea is logical and great and helpful, it is just unrealistic for homeless people. Take the guy in this video as an example, he got his phone stole four times, he definitely doesn't have a laptop to check his emails, and in another video, the video maker mentioned that this account only has one person running around to interview people and himself had to work other jobs to support his video making. I know it sucks but this is just the reality. The only chance for homeless people is the government.
@@magiccarpet1441 Views - maybe. But money.. There is no ads on channel but donations on website. I want to know why he is not answering on many comments
that's not entirely true.. he does contact people he interviewed.. but it's kind of hard getting a hold of people that change phone numbers and/or just plain disappear.. he is no detective.
@@cstuartdc poor people go to school for free! In fact they get paid to go to school. It's called financial aid. FAFSA. What you dont know about this dude is that he's an addict. Dont be fooled by the way he looks and talks!
homebo federal loans don’t cover everything!! You don’t know shit! Quit being arrogant and mean! What if this happens to you? You reap what you sew!!! Gtoh with all that negative bullshit!!!
I've been homeless a few times. Sometimes with a job, and once without. My way to have a 'residence' or 'address' was to save a little cash and get a mailbox at a private shipping/mail center. I use the address of the mail center as my personal address, and my 'apartment number' was the box number. When I had a job, i got a membership at the cheapest nearby gym with showers to stay hygienic and presentable at work. I found out when groceries and hot food were being dumped or given out, and ate that when I couldn't afford much food. I then worked hard to get off the streets... It's not easy, but hope this helps. I'm glad I never lost hope.
@Grim Reefer diligence is an awareness and coherence to get something done. if you were left in a forest as a baby how do you think you'd fair you think wolves would really raise you? it doesn't matter your age ignorance is assuming everyone knows everything thats why what you are and what you do is never enough. Keith laid out a path that doesn't mean these same opportunities will be available or work out the same for Vincent. we put a hand in with suggestions a helping hand not judgement
Mabe he can beg some illegal family to let him live with them Yah right So dam wrong he gets nothing while illegals are partying it up laughing all the way to the back
Christie A He’ll never get out of his rut, that’s where he likes it, that’s where his office is, and that’s where his future is, skid row, a place where he can panhandle for the money to pay for his condo in Myrtle Beach. Yeah, poor man! Hahahahahaha!
To hear this guy doesn't have the money to rent a bike to get to work to earn extra money is just heartbreaking. I would love to drive him to work if I could. Bless this man. He represents all of us. Politicians need to be held responsible.
what about family and friends though? Ex-partners? Those come first, right? We all should do better, not just politicians and systems and social services etc.
The interviewer has also been homeless himself. That's one of the big things about this channel. He understands exactly where this guy is coming from and knows the things to say and what to ask to keep the interview going. This interview knows what he's doing and he does a really good job
Elmo Trex It’s gonna take a revolution. The electoral system is owned by the corporations. We have to go to the streets. Hey, that shouldn’t be too difficult - we are all gonna be homeless soon anyway!
Amen to that. It's quite the shock to the system. My family didn't help me out - thrown out on the streets because of a corporate raider who put thousands out of work. With a child no less. It's easy to become bitter and misanthropic. It's been over 20 years now (I eventually found work) but I'll never forget nor forgive those who could of helped us but choose not to. What have we turned into? Monsters. I'll never change my mind. I'd help this man if I knew how.
I helped someone get off the streets. All the stories this guy says are true as it gets. It's nearly an impossible climb back up. There's alot of bias against a person who wants their life back. Today, she is making six figures and we've been married for 17 years.
And then here comes the tire tax. The average citizens have to pay for the illegal aliens; that's why a lot of us are leaving or (in my case) have already moved out.
In S.F at certain times of day the parking lane curbside opens to traffic. A dozen row trucks line up to clear the lane at up to $900 a whack. Its simple organized crime
In many ways it's much harder for people who were doing well previously, living a more middle class life style and never struggling for things. Kids from that category can find it hard if they all of a sudden can no longer get the things they previously only had to ask for. They can be resentful when they're young, but hopefully his son is old enough to realise his father is going through a bad time and will get himself out of it.
@@1972dsrai I disagree. As a son of parents who did relatively well for themselves, if they ever experienced hard times and I had the opportunity and resources to help, I would. Even if I didn't have the time and money to do so, I would do anything to help. I believe most people, regardless of background, would help the people closest to them in their darkest hours.
Hats off to you my friend ,a his own bicycle would allow him to get them Xtra bonus jobs . Here I am homeless in Modesto looking at my new bike wishing he had it instead of me. I could do without. Blessings to you and Vincent.
@@michaelmartinez4303 How about the two of you get together and share a room in modesto? san francisco is so hopelessly expensive, and very cold, in all ways possible.
This man is a beautiful soul with dignity. If we could donate a little somehow , someone like this could be off the street quite quickly because he wants to help himself. Bless him
This guy is so smart! Why doesn't someone hire him? I feel like he would be a great manager of a company. Hire him...get him a place to live...I hope someone in the area has the means to do that.
For my husband who never had to beg for a job the past two years have been hard. There are more people than good jobs. So you must work several jobs that pay as low as they can with as little hours they can in order to not pay into benefits.
carl taylor I was homeless once. It was terrifying. And it was only for a short period of time. It was circumstantial, I lost family (through death) and the home wasn’t mine. I had a car (Miata) but very small to sleep in...my heart changed, my perspective changed. I had no mental illness, no drugs, nothing. I was in mourning, however. So I got jobs 6-7 that year. Kept breaking down crying so had difficulty keeping the jobs. Always minimum wages and never enough to secure housing. When I finally DID get subsidized housing there was no furniture, no plates, utensils, anything. I had no phone. It was more struggles and I was already older. I’m sure there are other caregivers who take care of loved ones but are then left out in the cold. There but for the grace o& God, go I. The shame, the guilt, the judgements of others that we are bad news. I have a good college education, national sales manager, public speaker, etc..but nothing counts if you’re in the streets. And I’m a white woman...don’t think I’m singular, please. It’s a humanitarian problem, a greed problem (who lives on minimum wage with a 40 hour workweek ? No one. They ALL have more jobs, no life or live with others). Deplorable that the richest country in the world has this large amount of homeless, helpless forgotten group. And the mentally Ill ...soldiers AND civilians who’ve PTSD ...and other horrible lives that need attention ...support mental health with votes. Most (if not all) states spend little on mental health and education. Pathetic values.
@@ziggy33399 I hope your back in a good place now.i live in Liverpool Britain,there are homeless people here but not on the scale as America. There's still a lot of people with not much money,but we do have free health care.good luck!
carl taylor thank you. It was many many years ago (1998). I know now that it only takes one big thing to put people in a precarious position in life. Serious illness or injury, (medical bills are huge), death of a loved one without time for grieving, depression, god forbid any kind of disability ...life savings, retirement savings, investments, natural disasters.. anything can happen. There but for the grace of God go I.
Vincent it's okay to cry. We are all human. It's very evident what is most important to you, your son. I pray to God that you become housed, employed, and reunited with your family. Don't give up. Much love to you and yours. ❤
I've found a renewed perspective from this one. I'm from Jamaica and been almost 2 years in the job market. My contract just expired and I'm feeling so depress and demotivated. But you my friend is so graceful yet going through so much. Stay strong my brother and I hope you see your son soon and secure a housing situation. Respect
@Reina Macarena Hello Reina you are an inspiring person ...am I right . I personally know that this world is an evil place and God brought us hope through his son Jesus Christ 🙏 our Savior . I just want to say thank you for stepping up to the plate and thriving to help a fellow Brother 🙏 in Christ ...am I right about you .I just got this message that you wrote and somehow it had a certain thing to it that I felt in my heart ..So let's not only pray for are brother ,but be a helping hand for him . Blessings to you and your family Central California
He probably has good reason my man. Step up and earn his respect. No free rides. 2 years later- have you gotten a job yet? Stop drinking- your own house? I think not. Hint- it is not your dads fault. Grow up.
Omg, I live like 45 minutes north of him and would gladly give some money to help. My heart breaks for his situation. I volunteer in the Tenderloin. That place is not for the faint of heart...
Oh my god the sadness in his eyes. He probably never imagined his life like this. I know he’s been through and seen a lot living on the streets. This is so depressing
It's one thing coming from a poor background and then finding yourself homeless, but it's much more harder for someone who led a more middle class life, never having to go without and with greater expectations of their future. It must hit them really hard, they're probably more unaware of what services are out there for people in that situation, more reluctant to ask for help, or even know where to go to get it.
There is no need to judge people so quickly. The same man 4 years later could be alcoholic, because whatever happens, life isn't easy with him and then what... you will consider him as a pathetic looser?
@Susan Kelly this guy who makes these videos and says he use to be homeless..well damn...why he doesn't give the homeless people humiliating themselves to do an interview, some money. 20 bucks would have helped him tremendously. Then he asks them if they had 3 wishes..wtf! This guy is a douche.
Gypsy Girl Doing an interview isn’t humiliating imo, this man seems really respectable. And if he’s interviewing multiple people a day there’s only so much he can afford to give in the first place. Either way he usually does give stuff anyway, it just isn’t filmed. Like for example the dude being interviewed brings up socks the interviewer gave him but the interviewer doesn’t video him giving the socks, the only way we even know it happened is because the dude being interviewed happened to bring it up. And having watched other videos on this channel I’ve seen the same thing happen where he doesn’t film him giving stuff but the people bring it up.
paul beck The "dude" is Mark and this "Invisible People" is his channel. He helps the homeless with socks (Hanes supplies this) and however he is able. Mark is passionate about this cause. Every 2nd Sunday around 8pm eastern standard time, we have a live chat. Come join us and find out how you can help, if you wish, within your own community!
@@malkaringel7864 I wish Mark would have videotaped you both when you had lunch awhile back. That would have made a stellar interaction. I know all the people in the live chat on Sundays would have been so excited. Keep up the good work!
It doesn’t matter what degree you have or how intelligent you are or how talented you are, anyone can become homeless. My husband and I have to move back in with the parents due to how expensive our rent is, and I’m starting school soon. We now have to move back across the country to get the support we need.
Such a beautiful city that got ruined by the clowns that run it. The current clown is London Breed, but it was far gone before anyone knew who she was.
He has said he had money in his paypal and I wished his paypal would have been available for us to donate to him. I know this video is a year old but I just hope he is in a better situation.
Lord help him. My heart is bleeding, feeling his pain. I was homeless on a abounded car with my son in 2017, however I walked away from that traumatic experience. I will pray for him
My wife is a Chiro in CA and I can tell you this is not uncommon. Our school loans are around $250,000 and the interest is high. The schools tell you if you try and work while attending, you WILL fail, so take the extended loans for housing/food allowance, etc. Some of the other students had loans going upwards of $500,000 (my wife's was lower because I worked the whole time). The worst part, now she's out of school and is NOWHERE near to making enough money to warrant the money we invested in loans. Sadly though, even if you get as far as this guy does, you will have more loans that you will EVER be able to pay back, especially if you don't graduate. The whole post education system needs a revamp, from lending to how these schools charge and operate.
Jonathan Dilin We should be able to take food and shelter for granted. We shouldn’t be grateful for it - we should just be outraged that everyone doesn’t have it. We need outrage. Not gratitude.
Jonathan Dilin Really?! We live in the wealthiest society the world has ever known but half the people live in poverty! Doesn’t that seem outrageous to you? That a handful of billionaires own as much wealth as the lower half of the US population? That we have millions on the streets because speculators have bought up much of the nation’s housing stock so there are lots and lots of vacant houses and apartments while millions sleep under bridges? One percent owns 90 percent of the wealth and you’re not outraged?! Then I think there’s something wrong with you! Fuck gratitude - we all should have a legal right to housing and a minimum annual income sufficient to live on comfortably. We could accomplish this by taxing the billionaires at 100 percent and cutting the military budget by 90 percent and redistribute the wealth among the working people who created it. We need a socialist revolution. Not fucking gratitude!
This man needs to be taken out of that area and given a job. I'm sure he would take any sort of work and could get himself out of all of that if just given a chance. He's at the end of his string there and just needs a hand and a hug!!
@liberty2011able His son and the mother of his child had just moved to Alabama...get a bus ticket to down there. Would be considerably cheaper than the very expensive Bay Area. How did he pay for Chiropractic school (taking out loans, qualifying for grants/scholarships)? Do the same thing in Alabama...I would guess they have Chiropractic schools down there too. That way he could still keep his head up in Alabama going to Chiropractic school and working basic jobs for income. I can see how he wouldn't want to approach his son's mom for assistance, but what about the rest of his family...brothers, sisters, mom or dad for loans or help?
When I feel like my life sucks or I’m lost, I watch stuff like this to remind me that life is short. Life is valuable. And to always be grateful , ALWAYS.
This is kind of sadistic and selfish approach to your problem solving since you need to remind yourself of other people's misery for your own peace of mind.
This is all too real to me and I have been there several times. I was on the streets with my dad several times when I was a kid. Now I'm 30 and have two kids and a wife. I bought a house and a minivan. I bull shited my way into several job over the last 10 years and basically faked it until I made it. I'm so scared of being back on the streets and not knowing where my food is coming from or where I'm going to sleep that I work myself to death everyday to make sure my family is comfortable and never has to live like I did. Seriously, it keeps me up at night sometimes.
Fear of the ex-poor. It’s a real thing. It sounds to me like this man was far less motivated than you are, and it led to his current situation. Pursuing a doctorate in late middle age? He was probably minimally employed, if employed at all, and therefore didn’t have enough savings to get a new apartment, hence homelessness. Never lose that fire.
I live in a small town in scotland..and we really dont have homless people..so a watch ur program and its so sad ..hope this guy is ok..and keep up the good work
The Scottish Government have been kinder to their welfare recipients than in England, so its good to hear that your town is unaffected by homelessness. I live in a semi rural village near a small town in North Staffordshire. There were always a few homeless people in our town, but the effects of Universal Credit have seen the numbers drastically increase, and for the first time in my 56 years I saw a homeless man with a trolley walking on the route that is between 2 villages, which just doesn't happen around here, unheard of. The homeless are being herded away from the town at present, so goodness knows what they will do. I'm chronically ill, so I cant help. It really pains me to see such suffering, and also how little governments and society as a whole care.
I visited Interlaken few days ago. What a beautiful country you’ve been blessed to have all of those piece of heaven. I’m from Indonesia and We have homeless almost every corner. I do believe that the rich have obligations to help the less fortunate.
Yes, but if you work, you can get out of bad situations. Everyone is homeless at one level. We all must hustle daily to maintain our lifestyle. When a fish stops swimming, it dies. That is nature. Not up to other fish to push them along. They have to want to swim.
Oh wow my heart goes out to this guy. It’s so hard when you’re down to get back up. It must take all his energy to just keep it together. I agree he has courage, I really hope you get reunited with your child. The world has gotten so harsh, it’s heartbreaking. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
I feel that! I’m a chiropractor. I was 4 years out of a divorce at 55 and started over. I lived in my office for 3 years. I parked 2 blocks away and walked to my office. The only way out was to accumulate more debt. I worked nights at assisted living homes and had office hours starting at noon. I was gifted out of that situation. One patient that I took care of passed away with cancer and I took care of his elderly widowed wife. They had no children. We became best friends. It’s been 3 years and she’s gradually becoming demented. But she paid off my debt and put my name on her 600,000 estate. I love her. I feed her, hug her, take her places, sleep with her, cut her hair, toe nails, finger nails. I take GOOD care of her. Her husband of 42 years died 3years ago this month. The last few months I built a small office in our house and closed the down town office. Now I’m with her 24 hours. But as I look back I never screwed over anyone. I signed over everything and walked away from my marriage. I have always been aware and grateful that a higher power, GOD has guided and kept me alive. “Thank you GOD”
Ok what the hell. How did you not save anything . Yes you are divorced but did you not keep assets that you could liquidate at a moments notice . Have you learned from your past mistakes. I just cannot comprehend how a working professional doesn’t retain at least 10% of their wages
Interviewer had little emotional awareness in this interview. Good video regardless but the man clearly misses his son. It wasn’t the interview or question.
Bluehopi Bridge Bruh he isn’t the first one to bring this up, it’s so obvious why he’s having trouble answering the question. It’s not like the interviewers a bad dude for it or anything like that but he definitely could’ve treaded a little lighter.
Thank you Vincent for sharing your story and I'm praying for you to find a good job and to get back on your feet again. Your story really touched my heart that I felt led to pray for you and may God keep you safe and sound. Hugs 🙏
I wish we could give him a bus ticket somewhere more affordable. Hope he gets back on his feet. Hearing about his son, I just wish we could all help and hug him. As a parent, that was always my biggest fear. I would love an update on him whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Since when is the government responsibility to a accommodate. Remember, the government’s money is the citizens money, people who through the years, because of their hard work, contributed so that programs can be funded. Freebies to the lazy is not a federally funded program. Shame!
I totally agree with what Vincent said about car homeless not being homeless at all, especially for the reason he gave of other people not even knowing you're homeless, but also because of the comfort, safety, access to jobs, storage, and other conveniences as well. Your car becomes your oasis or solace. Then when it gets towed, you *really* see how good you had it. I finally was able to buy another car exactly one month ago.
It gets emotional when he talks about his family and you realise this guy had a decent background and essentially tries to get out of the bucket/street whatever it takes. Decent guy, very honest. Hope he back on his feet
If it wasn't for a friend taking me in here, and a friend in Germany supporting me financially and emotionally ... I'd be homeless too My love goes out to all the people living in the streets for no good reason 😢❤
Sometimes saying that can sort of ground the person a little. Once you're caught up with your emotions you want to find some way to distract yourself. A voice of another is oftentimes a way to do it. We also tend to ask people if they're alright as a knee-jerk response of compassion.
What an intelligent and humble guy. Have to throw up thinking about what kind of people flood our civilized western countries, who show no sign of gratitude whatsoever, will never contribute to our societies and drain social benefits or even worse, will get criminalized. And like shown in this Video, that’s how we treat our own people. That’s disgraceful. I’m really ashamed for our governments. Wished I could contribute more for some justice and reestablish common sense.
Rupert Migtau let me guess, youve never mixed and been close with those kinds of people your talking about, most migrants from developing or war torn countries are just as decent as anyone else if not more so since they have better family values, etc
Hassan Droubi If so, then stay in your home country and help developing it, instead of cowardly fleeing abroad and draining our systems. If you couldn’t make it in your home, what makes you think you can make it somewhere else. Or go to UAE, Saudi Arabia, they practice your dump Sharia, at least.
I doubt they’ll give his PayPal account because they want you donating to THEM, not the individual homeless person. If they really cared though and saw each person as individuals rather than a collective of homeless people who help make a popular UA-cam channel, they’d give out the personal one. We’ll see.
Will Barron Ah, hahahahahaha! Good luck. He’ll take you up on your offer I’m sure, but his money is in skid row, I’m sure. That’s where the big buck are, and that’s where you will find him when he’s finished with you. LOL!
How about you go down to your local methadone clinic or salvation army And help those who are in need in your own town instead of projectIng feel good comments on youtube
@@summerdawn6777 interrupiting is rude and shows he doesn't think what the other person is saying is important. Maybe you should ask yourself why other people's opinions (that have nothing to do with you) irritate you. I think you may have an issue or two. Peace out.
@@aslscott78 oh, I was talking about the entire interview, not just the 3 wishes part. Yes, he is a compassionate guy, but that doesn't mean he doesn't need to improve his interviewing skills.
Mark, GOD BLESS YOU! Thank You for letting people know about homelessness. BTW, I hope that your mother is doing better. Much Love and praise from Atlanta!
i came to the comments to find this. I understand the interviewer was once homeless as well, but he’s obviously not anymore and it seemed insanely insensitive to argue about the levels of homelessness with someone currently deep in it. and to ask “are you okay?” when the guy was clearly emotional about his kid. Seems like the interview lacks some serious self awareness
I don't think you understand the value of wishing for something better in a situation that's just literally the worst. As many of the interviewees have expressed, it's been so long since they've allowed themselves to wish, dream or even hope for something more than just pulling through the day. We could all do more for people in unfortunate and terrible situations like homelessness, disease or addiction but the fact is that most people and families can't be solely responsible for the betterment and stability of every individual. It's a systemic problem in the US. Extreme cost of living and deadend entry level jobs. 1.100 dollars for a rent controlled apartment when monthly salaries for full-time employment with no benefits whatsoever is half that amount if you're extremely lucky and most likely a fifth of that. It's your city, state and federal government that are the only institutions able to bear this responsibility for every citizen but they don't and can't because of complex bi-partisan structures that block and cull any form of social responsible legislation for the fear of "being too close to socialism", what ever the hell that's supposed to mean. Look to Scandinavian countries and European models that intertwine socialist, capitalist and liberal democratic principles that are easily imitated on a state level. The narcissism and egocentrism of your system is killing your fellow countrymen by the thousands. Unionize, socialize and individualize for the sake of peace and prosperity. It can be democratic if you want it to be.
I do apologize if you are referring to me. It is just that I spent about three years homeless. I think that makes me the expert on the matter. He can get work.
@@coolnamebro No, actually I like the three wishes! It gives people an idea of what their needs are. Also, did you notice that almost all of them spoke about helping their friends or other homeless people... loved that. I keep contact with some homeless people in my area.
You can tell this to every Western country. If they don't have war they wold invest most of their spare money on gender initiatives for women, the most privileged group of people on the face of this Earth.
priceandpride You don’t know what was done after the video was shot. I felt the same way at first too, but after reading many of the interviewer’s comments, it’s hard to believe they just shrugged their shoulders and walked away. Remember, there are other people shooting with him, and they’re hearts were breaking along with ours.
This man is a good guy. The eyes and vocabulary tell so much about a human being & even more so the Emotions. This man is highly employable & can be trusted. He just needs a chance & he's telling the camera man to "take care". What a guy. Also this is one of the most realist channels on UA-cam. Much love from the UK.
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He doesn’t cry about being homeless , but when talking about his son everything changes.. I truly hope he is doing better.
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@@mailvanwanda holding it in for a video is ok.. it's understandable. Sure the guy cries enough off camera. Also the US is a bit less compassionate than Holland incase you haven't noticed. Sometimes you have to get hit swallow whatever emotion in order to move forward then deal with it later. Our lives are on the line in more ways than most other countries understand. It's an industrial slaughtering.
@@SigmaPrimeEntertainment godbless the man,and please dear lord help the man amen
It's heartbreaking 😢
Hope and pray he is in a better position today..
He’s probably dead or still homeless, like 90% of all homeless.
I emailed Vincent three times asking him if he wants the information public. He has not responded. If/when he responds if that is what he wants, I will post it.
It would not be responsible for us to post a fundraising link on each video. If it's safe for the person to receive a large amount of money and the person wants a fundraising link included, and THEY SET IT UP THEMSELVES SO ALL MONEY GOES DIRECTLY TO THEM then we add a link.
But here's the thing - unless a homeless person has a regular income to pay rent they remain homeless. A GoFundMe link will not end a homeless person's houselessness situation. It will make you all feel good, and there is nothing wrong with that. But we need to end homelessness and get people off the streets!
There are hundreds of Vincents and Marys and Jims and Pauls where you live all needing help. My suggestion is that if this video motivates you to take action that you go find someplace in your local community that's having an impact in ending homelessness and start helping them. Homelessness is growing. We need to fix the affordable housing crisis. We need to stop racism and racist policies that keep people down. We need to fix foster care and prisons. We need to fix a lot of things! It all started with you!
Lee McDonald Mark is helping by spreading awareness. If he had enough money to take every homeless person he interviews off the street, I’m sure he would. Why aren’t the millionaires and billionaires giving money to end homelessness? If they all got together they could end homelessness tomorrow. The average American is just struggling to survive themselves. Meanwhile the super rich just passed a law that allowed them to pay even less taxes when they should be paying a lot more. The greedy rich in this country are the problem. Have you noticed that the middle class keeps shrinking and falling into poverty?
@@ladytea697 Agree!
Jordan Mark said he emailed Vincent 3 times. and got no response. If you pay attention, you can see that this video was obviously shot during the wintertime. He’s wearing a hoodie and gloves. Who knows where he is right now.
Correct me if im wrong, ive only ever seen one fundraiser. For this person, one fundraiser could be all the boost he needs. Homeless will never be fixed because it's supposed to scare people to keep working. You provide a servjce by intervewing these people so we can get a sense of who to trust, but you've only had one fundraiser for others, but many for yourself. I wouldnt have a problem with that if you had more funds go to individuals.
James Broffardski When did Mark have a fundraiser for himself?
I hired a guy that was homeless, and also addicted. He ended up working for me for a while, he saved up money. His son ended up dying shortly after.. He moved to San Francisco to bury the body.. However, he kept pushing through and ended up working for FedEx driving a truck for decent money. He ended up getting his own apartment and called me back a year later to update me. Hope you’re doing good John.
Stay G Gee
I hope you won the lottery, married a good loyal and kind wife (or husband), have well-behaved kids, and live a long healthy happy life.
You're a good man
Yoo r fool ov sheet geegee
@@norm49henri thank you lol
To see him tear up is so heartbreaking. He is so smart and kind hearted I know he can beat those streets if he's given a chance. God bless him.
I was homeless in San Francisco in 2009. And everything he says is true and accurate. My escape was a family member paying all my costs to not be homeless. It cost $7500. That's essentially the only answer: MONEY! Otherwise it's like swimming your way out of a fish bowl every single day. There is no end. And survival is exhausting! If you've never experienced it, you simply cannot imagine it.
Honest answer please, were you an addict?
Yep, this guy looks put together and you don't envision even going to chiropractic school unless you are from a middle to upper class family...sometimes you just have to ask somebody in your family (or a friend) for help if you are "drowning", like this guy.
@@bettywith2girls he does not come from an upper to middle-class family. Most of them are struggling as well
Nick Keith
I was homeless with my children and that was so hard for 4 month.
@Pearl Perlita Venegas Don't feel alone.
Son married into a family of millionaires and no longer acknowledges my existence. So be it!
He looks like a good guy.
Yeah.
.....he sells drugs.
So did Ted Bundy
Even family can be deceiving, now that’s sad 😢
Not too smart getting in a fight with your landlord when you know it could spell eviction.
Does anyone know where this guy is or know how I can contact him? I went to school with him and want to get him connected back to us so we can figure a way to help him in a sustainable way. I just need some help finding him.
I ever see him I’ll let you know.
Any update on the situation?
You can walk around the loin
Contact this dude that does these videos! Please. I want to see him helped!
why did he drop out of school when he was so close to graduating ? he could find a chiro. job to get his feet wet again or is there some mental problems ?
I love this video the most. He never made a single excuse for himself. This guy is a winner and he's my hero.
The intensity of him missing his son made my heart ache.
Inspiring Balance yeah, me too
Me too!!!!
It appears his son and mother are also struggling since they had to relocate to Alabama.
An ex wife and her attorney can make you fight them in court and try to make you miss your child’s childhood in its entirety via the court system. I don’t have a single negative strike against me - and with over $50k spent, I still have not seen my son in over 4 years. My ex is in contempt, but nobody cares, and the courts won’t ever hold the mother in contempt.
Same
Man he seems like such a decent guy. So sad.
He is a decent guy. I worked with Vince for several years. Thank you for commenting on the goodness you see in him.
That"s exactly the word I was thinking: decent...how sad
He seems like a guy with lots of dignity ingrained in himself. I really hope someone can see the good in him and give him a chance to work and pay for at least a room... never loose hope brother.
@@carolyncchart8193 Why can't you make contact with him and try to help him ?
@@jacintaperdue1720 I tried to reach him via a text message to the phone number that I have for him. I don't know if he got my message and didn't not call, or if the number I have is no longer his.
Look, if you’re going to interview these people, you have to develop a system for being able to contact them. Many people here would like to help.
"develop a system", easier said than done. They do not have an address.
As much as I agree your idea is logical and great and helpful, it is just unrealistic for homeless people. Take the guy in this video as an example, he got his phone stole four times, he definitely doesn't have a laptop to check his emails, and in another video, the video maker mentioned that this account only has one person running around to interview people and himself had to work other jobs to support his video making. I know it sucks but this is just the reality.
The only chance for homeless people is the government.
I think he already developed that system because there is videos '[human] is not homeless now' and '[human] is died because of..."
@@magiccarpet1441 Views - maybe. But money.. There is no ads on channel but donations on website. I want to know why he is not answering on many comments
that's not entirely true.. he does contact people he interviewed.. but it's kind of hard getting a hold of people that change phone numbers and/or just plain disappear.. he is no detective.
There's no barrier to who's going to end up homeless. Very intelligent and softly spoken gentleman. God bless ❤️
My heart broke, when he said he wanted to see his son. Omg!
@@cstuartdc poor people go to school for free! In fact they get paid to go to school. It's called financial aid. FAFSA. What you dont know about this dude is that he's an addict. Dont be fooled by the way he looks and talks!
@@truejayohThat's what I was thinking, the fools will always fall prey to the schemers especially the females.
homebo federal loans don’t cover everything!! You don’t know shit! Quit being arrogant and mean! What if this happens to you? You reap what you sew!!! Gtoh with all that negative bullshit!!!
homebo: How do you know this?
Veronica Ferrell stop voting for people causing these situations...
I've been homeless a few times. Sometimes with a job, and once without. My way to have a 'residence' or 'address' was to save a little cash and get a mailbox at a private shipping/mail center. I use the address of the mail center as my personal address, and my 'apartment number' was the box number. When I had a job, i got a membership at the cheapest nearby gym with showers to stay hygienic and presentable at work. I found out when groceries and hot food were being dumped or given out, and ate that when I couldn't afford much food. I then worked hard to get off the streets... It's not easy, but hope this helps. I'm glad I never lost hope.
Grim Reefer no empathy? It’s his fault all this has happened? That’s what you’re saying ?
all stories are the same dude, dont be that guy
@Grim Reefer diligence is an awareness and coherence to get something done. if you were left in a forest as a baby how do you think you'd fair you think wolves would really raise you? it doesn't matter your age ignorance is assuming everyone knows everything thats why what you are and what you do is never enough. Keith laid out a path that doesn't mean these same opportunities will be available or work out the same for Vincent. we put a hand in with suggestions a helping hand not judgement
@@bazzbazz7640 grim reefer is probably a psychopath. Don't bother replying.
@Grim Reefer Grim , u know nothing about mind management - so follow a training or back back to your useless boring job u got there .
What a dear man ... I hope he gets outta this situation soon. Nobody deserves to be without a home.
@news now hampton roads Where do you want to send the poor? Kansas? Screw you over educated, over paid snobs.
People ho go homeless tend to stick to big cities more opportunities
Mabe he can beg some illegal family to let him live with them
Yah right
So dam wrong he gets nothing while illegals are partying it up laughing all the way to the back
Typical AmeriCannot.
They are not AmeriCans.
They are AmeriCannots who Cannot use their brain.
Christie A
He’ll never get out of his rut, that’s where he likes it, that’s where his office is, and that’s where his future is, skid row, a place where he can panhandle for the money to pay for his condo in Myrtle Beach. Yeah, poor man! Hahahahahaha!
To hear this guy doesn't have the money to rent a bike to get to work to earn extra money is just heartbreaking. I would love to drive him to work if I could. Bless this man. He represents all of us. Politicians need to be held responsible.
This wS was 3 years ago
what about family and friends though? Ex-partners? Those come first, right? We all should do better, not just politicians and systems and social services etc.
why do we always have to start the blame game. we all are responsible.
Poor thing. He’s trying hard not to cry. I wish the interviewer would not interrupt him so much.
Gypsy Woman i think he was trying to help him get past it because he could see that the pain was to much
Yeah just let the man talk listen first then talk
If the interviewer wasn't doing his thing we'd never know about this guy. The interviewer is just fine, I applaud his work.
Interviewer has to keep things moving otherwise the guy would just ramble on.
The interviewer has also been homeless himself. That's one of the big things about this channel. He understands exactly where this guy is coming from and knows the things to say and what to ask to keep the interview going. This interview knows what he's doing and he does a really good job
Billions for the endless wars but not a penny for the homeless crisis. That’s the USA Today!
Unfortunately "War" generates money, caring for the vulnerable doesn't....Capitalism.....
Elmo Trex True. The American death machine makes huge profits for the military industrial complex. Psychopaths rule the Empire.
@@syourke3 So true this goes for health care, addiction, cancer-"show me the money," nothing is ever fixed because it generates money...
Elmo Trex It’s gonna take a revolution. The electoral system is owned by the corporations. We have to go to the streets. Hey, that shouldn’t be too difficult - we are all gonna be homeless soon anyway!
@1stLTroastabotch Exactly
Once you have been homeless you are never the same again.
Amen to that. It's quite the shock to the system. My family didn't help me out - thrown out on the streets because of a corporate raider who put thousands out of work. With a child no less. It's easy to become bitter and misanthropic. It's been over 20 years now (I eventually found work) but I'll never forget nor forgive those who could of helped us but choose not to. What have we turned into? Monsters. I'll never change my mind. I'd help this man if I knew how.
@@JoJo1955 Something might happen when enough people have experienced homelessness.
@@scottmorrison466 they are preparing for stack and pack
Absolute truth. I live it every day. I am not in San Francisco, I am on the East Coast near Boston. The winter is brutal.
That's for sure. Been there done that.
I helped someone get off the streets. All the stories this guy says are true as it gets. It's nearly an impossible climb back up. There's alot of bias against a person who wants their life back. Today, she is making six figures and we've been married for 17 years.
Wow
That's .... that's a helluva story!
$650 car fee. That's highway robbery. They are not making it easy for average citizens either.
Of course Not, they're making it harder for citizens on purpose.
A lot of creed damaging to everyone
And then here comes the tire tax. The average citizens have to pay for the illegal aliens; that's why a lot of us are leaving or (in my case) have already moved out.
James Allen Yeah I'm also planning to move out soon.
In S.F at certain times of day the parking lane curbside opens to traffic. A dozen row trucks line up to clear the lane at up to $900 a whack. Its simple organized crime
If I would be his son, I would be proud of him. Hes a good man.
In many ways it's much harder for people who were doing well previously, living a more middle class life style and never struggling for things. Kids from that category can find it hard if they all of a sudden can no longer get the things they previously only had to ask for. They can be resentful when they're young, but hopefully his son is old enough to realise his father is going through a bad time and will get himself out of it.
@@1972dsrai wouldn't a son or daughter help their homeless parent?
@@1972dsrai I disagree. As a son of parents who did relatively well for themselves, if they ever experienced hard times and I had the opportunity and resources to help, I would. Even if I didn't have the time and money to do so, I would do anything to help. I believe most people, regardless of background, would help the people closest to them in their darkest hours.
@@larryc1616 His son is 6.
I’m from the Bay Area . How can I help this man? I would like to donate a new bicycle to him if possible.
THE GROWING STATE WARRIOR BayAreaCa God bless you💚
Hats off to you my friend ,a his own bicycle would allow him to get them Xtra bonus jobs . Here I am homeless in Modesto looking at my new bike wishing he had it instead of me. I could do without. Blessings to you and Vincent.
REBEL.Ins' can you donate one to him ??
@@michaelmartinez4303 How about the two of you get together and share a room in modesto? san francisco is so hopelessly expensive, and very cold, in all ways possible.
@CALLIE-CO 2 gets me thinking of kidnapping some pretty rich folks lol
This man is a beautiful soul with dignity. If we could donate a little somehow , someone like this could be off the street quite quickly because he wants to help himself. Bless him
This guy is so smart! Why doesn't someone hire him? I feel like he would be a great manager of a company. Hire him...get him a place to live...I hope someone in the area has the means to do that.
For my husband who never had to beg for a job the past two years have been hard. There are more people than good jobs. So you must work several jobs that pay as low as they can with as little hours they can in order to not pay into benefits.
A piano is smart too- potentially but it don't play itself. Bottom line, work, or get out of the way. Smart is not enough.
@@MOAB-UT harsh but true
America imports Hindus to replace American workers
Someone needs to give this guy a break.good luck fella!
@Pearl Perlita Venegas neither does bad luck!
carl taylor I was homeless once. It was terrifying. And it was only for a short period of time. It was circumstantial, I lost family (through death) and the home wasn’t mine. I had a car (Miata) but very small to sleep in...my heart changed, my perspective changed. I had no mental illness, no drugs, nothing. I was in mourning, however. So I got jobs 6-7 that year. Kept breaking down crying so had difficulty keeping the jobs. Always minimum wages and never enough to secure housing. When I finally DID get subsidized housing there was no furniture, no plates, utensils, anything. I had no phone. It was more struggles and I was already older. I’m sure there are other caregivers who take care of loved ones but are then left out in the cold. There but for the grace o& God, go I. The shame, the guilt, the judgements of others that we are bad news. I have a good college education, national sales manager, public speaker, etc..but nothing counts if you’re in the streets. And I’m a white woman...don’t think I’m singular, please. It’s a humanitarian problem, a greed problem (who lives on minimum wage with a 40 hour workweek ? No one. They ALL have more jobs, no life or live with others). Deplorable that the richest country in the world has this large amount of homeless, helpless forgotten group. And the mentally Ill ...soldiers AND civilians who’ve PTSD ...and other horrible lives that need attention ...support mental health with votes. Most (if not all) states spend little on mental health and education. Pathetic values.
@@ziggy33399 I hope your back in a good place now.i live in Liverpool Britain,there are homeless people here but not on the scale as America. There's still a lot of people with not much money,but we do have free health care.good luck!
carl taylor thank you. It was many many years ago (1998). I know now that it only takes one big thing to put people in a precarious position in life. Serious illness or injury, (medical bills are huge), death of a loved one without time for grieving, depression, god forbid any kind of disability ...life savings, retirement savings, investments, natural disasters.. anything can happen. There but for the grace of God go I.
everyone passes the boll ... someone should help him YOU be the one ...
When he teared up about his son 😥
Father here, lost my shit 😭
Bomb Ussy wtf hoooo
Vincent it's okay to cry. We are all human. It's very evident what is most important to you, your son. I pray to God that you become housed, employed, and reunited with your family. Don't give up. Much love to you and yours. ❤
God does not exist.
god bless you man , thank you so much for your effort over years you are pointing homelessness
FAMILY, FRIENDS, YOURSELF.
I've found a renewed perspective from this one. I'm from Jamaica and been almost 2 years in the job market. My contract just expired and I'm feeling so depress and demotivated. But you my friend is so graceful yet going through so much. Stay strong my brother and I hope you see your son soon and secure a housing situation. Respect
@@aslscott78 you're such a horrible person.
Report ,. Hateful speech and they'll remove it . Some people huh
L P hope u find another job soon, bless up, ( fellow Jamaican)
@Reina Macarena Hello Reina you are an inspiring person ...am I right .
I personally know that this world is an evil place and God brought us hope through his son Jesus Christ 🙏 our Savior . I just want to say thank you for stepping up to the plate and thriving to help a fellow Brother 🙏 in Christ ...am I right about you .I just got this message that you wrote and somehow it had a certain thing to it that I felt in my heart ..So let's not only pray for are brother ,but be a helping hand for him .
Blessings to you and your family
Central California
Did you get a job?
he misses his son, that is a hard thing.
I know how he feels because my son is in prison now,and I miss him very much....
My father is rich and does not want anything to do with me or my brother. And there are fathers like him. I wish I had a father like him.
He's a coke head. A con man.
He probably has good reason my man. Step up and earn his respect. No free rides. 2 years later- have you gotten a job yet? Stop drinking- your own house? I think not. Hint- it is not your dads fault. Grow up.
What a decent man. Heartbreaking. God Bless him and give him what he needs to get back on his feet.
@Greg Jacques Lucifer's Jizz Gargler crimes according to what standard?
yes why dont ya?
Omg, I live like 45 minutes north of him and would gladly give some money to help. My heart breaks for his situation. I volunteer in the Tenderloin. That place is not for the faint of heart...
That would be amazing! Keep us updated! ♡♡
You’re a good and rare person. Thank you
Mark you are such an Angel
This is the twiligjt zone 😲
He needs to work for a house painter.
Oh my god the sadness in his eyes. He probably never imagined his life like this. I know he’s been through and seen a lot living on the streets. This is so depressing
Yes it is 😞
The American Dream became a nightmare.
It's one thing coming from a poor background and then finding yourself homeless, but it's much more harder for someone who led a more middle class life, never having to go without and with greater expectations of their future. It must hit them really hard, they're probably more unaware of what services are out there for people in that situation, more reluctant to ask for help, or even know where to go to get it.
"im looking at some concrete tonight."
that hurts to hear. i hope that this man is doing way better.
So painful to watch. Heartbreaking. I wish him all the best in the world. He is a good soul.
Man he is actually a smart guy, you can tell he’s sober
There is no need to judge people so quickly. The same man 4 years later could be alcoholic, because whatever happens, life isn't easy with him and then what... you will consider him as a pathetic looser?
@Susan Kelly this guy who makes these videos and says he use to be homeless..well damn...why he doesn't give the homeless people humiliating themselves to do an interview, some money. 20 bucks would have helped him tremendously. Then he asks them if they had 3 wishes..wtf! This guy is a douche.
@@Gypsygirl9 You're completely off with that.
Gypsy Girl Doing an interview isn’t humiliating imo, this man seems really respectable. And if he’s interviewing multiple people a day there’s only so much he can afford to give in the first place. Either way he usually does give stuff anyway, it just isn’t filmed. Like for example the dude being interviewed brings up socks the interviewer gave him but the interviewer doesn’t video him giving the socks, the only way we even know it happened is because the dude being interviewed happened to bring it up. And having watched other videos on this channel I’ve seen the same thing happen where he doesn’t film him giving stuff but the people bring it up.
honestly coming from someone who was on and off the street his body language creams amphetimine use he just controls himself it seems.
i really hope that dude rented him a bike and bought him some food
Doubtful
paul beck
The "dude" is Mark and this "Invisible People" is his channel. He helps the homeless with socks (Hanes supplies this) and however he is able. Mark is passionate about this cause. Every 2nd Sunday around 8pm eastern standard time, we have a live chat. Come join us and find out how you can help, if you wish, within your own community!
@@malkaringel7864 Just an amazing reply Malka. I want to hug you right now for the quality of answer you just gave. 😁
@@klwthe3rd
Thank you kindly!!!
@@malkaringel7864 I wish Mark would have videotaped you both when you had lunch awhile back. That would have made a stellar interaction. I know all the people in the live chat on Sundays would have been so excited. Keep up the good work!
It doesn’t matter what degree you have or how intelligent you are or how talented you are, anyone can become homeless. My husband and I have to move back in with the parents due to how expensive our rent is, and I’m starting school soon. We now have to move back across the country to get the support we need.
He's in the worst place to be homeless too everything is supper over priced up there!
You betcha
Such a beautiful city that got ruined by the clowns that run it. The current clown is London Breed, but it was far gone before anyone knew who she was.
Praying for this guy. Life can change so quick.
I am praying with you
i'l buy him a plane ticket ... How can i help this man?
Nice you are💗
@Walter Ontiveros are you insane ?
Yea I’d pitch in get him out of that shit hole
@Walter Ontiveros
To hell with YOU!
@RSSS68 Camaro his paypal was confirmed.
I hope the interviewer gave him $100 at least to fund his bike delivery.
WE should all pitch in!
He has said he had money in his paypal and I wished his paypal would have been available for us to donate to him.
I know this video is a year old but I just hope he is in a better situation.
@payitforward1daysoon
Right now he's ceo of tech company with millions dollars
@@Jorguii really?
@@lawlwaat I hope
Yes PayPal details
I'm so glad I left SF. Years ago. My heart goes out to this man I pray he gets on his feet and reunites with his son.
Me too. It wasn't by choice but leaving in 96' was good timing
Lord help him. My heart is bleeding, feeling his pain. I was homeless on a abounded car with my son in 2017, however I walked away from that traumatic experience. I will pray for him
Don't wait for the Lord, go help him
Glad you're doing better...
I'm so happy for you. Thanks for posting this
This guy needs to do updates on the people he interviews. It would be nice to know if some of them were able to get help.
Might be hard to find them later especially if they are off the street
He looks trustworthy and employable.
Scumos unaffordable Australia Would you trust him with children?
@@jonmacdonald5345 No but you could trust him to do a basic job.
Scumos unaffordable Australia I would pay him to Run out in the Ring at rodeos to distract the bulls when the rider falls off!
@@jonmacdonald5345 Why are you so judgemental.
Scumos unaffordable Australia Why are you? that's a basic Job as you Stated! is that job to good for your standards!
If he still needs it, I can give him the $10. Just drop the link.
@MSSUCCESSDRIVEN I have emailed him three times asking him if he wants the information public. He has not responded.
@@InvisiblePeople I would get him a plane ticket to Alabama if he would like.
He wants it made public
@MSSUCCESSDRIVEN Are you sure? How did you find out?
How about buy him a bike?
He is extremely choked up about his son.And his life god help him..
= = God help him indeed because clearly, no one else will.
My wife is a Chiro in CA and I can tell you this is not uncommon. Our school loans are around $250,000 and the interest is high. The schools tell you if you try and work while attending, you WILL fail, so take the extended loans for housing/food allowance, etc. Some of the other students had loans going upwards of $500,000 (my wife's was lower because I worked the whole time).
The worst part, now she's out of school and is NOWHERE near to making enough money to warrant the money we invested in loans. Sadly though, even if you get as far as this guy does, you will have more loans that you will EVER be able to pay back, especially if you don't graduate. The whole post education system needs a revamp, from lending to how these schools charge and operate.
Feel you brotha, i barely finished paying out my loans after 13 years of poverty
100% agree college should be more affordable.
Thank you for letting the homeless talk about their side of the story, for showing us how homelessness happens
Gotta be greateful everyday for everything we have. Food and shelter is taken for granted everyday.
Jonathan Dilin We should be able to take food and shelter for granted. We shouldn’t be grateful for it - we should just be outraged that everyone doesn’t have it. We need outrage. Not gratitude.
@@syourke3 I completely disagree with you.
Jonathan Dilin Really?! We live in the wealthiest society the world has ever known but half the people live in poverty! Doesn’t that seem outrageous to you? That a handful of billionaires own as much wealth as the lower half of the US population? That we have millions on the streets because speculators have bought up much of the nation’s housing stock so there are lots and lots of vacant houses and apartments while millions sleep under bridges? One percent owns 90 percent of the wealth and you’re not outraged?! Then I think there’s something wrong with you! Fuck gratitude - we all should have a legal right to housing and a minimum annual income sufficient to live on comfortably. We could accomplish this by taxing the billionaires at 100 percent and cutting the military budget by 90 percent and redistribute the wealth among the working people who created it. We need a socialist revolution. Not fucking gratitude!
jouxpane You know nothing at all about socialism. You don’t even know the meaning of the word.
@@syourke3 I completely agree. Thank you for saying that and too bad you even had to.
This man needs to be taken out of that area and given a job. I'm sure he would take any sort of work and could get himself out of all of that if just given a chance. He's at the end of his string there and just needs a hand and a hug!!
Yes he's an intelligent man
@liberty2011able "(despite some liberals from the NE and West Coast changing Austin for the worst)" Funny, I've heard the exact opposite.
@liberty2011able His son and the mother of his child had just moved to Alabama...get a bus ticket to down there. Would be considerably cheaper than the very expensive Bay Area. How did he pay for Chiropractic school (taking out loans, qualifying for grants/scholarships)? Do the same thing in Alabama...I would guess they have Chiropractic schools down there too. That way he could still keep his head up in Alabama going to Chiropractic school and working basic jobs for income. I can see how he wouldn't want to approach his son's mom for assistance, but what about the rest of his family...brothers, sisters, mom or dad for loans or help?
Z Plan - Ever seen a neighborhood/area that illegals invade? Sh**hole as far as the eyes can see.
@liberty2011able no jobs in the deep south.... but florida, yes,
When I feel like my life sucks or I’m lost, I watch stuff like this to remind me that life is short. Life is valuable. And to always be grateful , ALWAYS.
This is kind of sadistic and selfish approach to your problem solving since you need to remind yourself of other people's misery for your own peace of mind.
Hey
Thank you...A BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT!!
Did you get back on track or did you give up?
@@BlueMartini84 You are a judgmental piece of garbage.I hope I never meet you.
This is all too real to me and I have been there several times. I was on the streets with my dad several times when I was a kid. Now I'm 30 and have two kids and a wife. I bought a house and a minivan. I bull shited my way into several job over the last 10 years and basically faked it until I made it. I'm so scared of being back on the streets and not knowing where my food is coming from or where I'm going to sleep that I work myself to death everyday to make sure my family is comfortable and never has to live like I did. Seriously, it keeps me up at night sometimes.
Fear of the ex-poor. It’s a real thing. It sounds to me like this man was far less motivated than you are, and it led to his current situation.
Pursuing a doctorate in late middle age? He was probably minimally employed, if employed at all, and therefore didn’t have enough savings to get a new apartment, hence homelessness.
Never lose that fire.
I live in a small town in scotland..and we really dont have homless people..so a watch ur program and its so sad ..hope this guy is ok..and keep up the good work
The Scottish Government have been kinder to their welfare recipients than in England, so its good to hear that your town is unaffected by homelessness. I live in a semi rural village near a small town in North Staffordshire. There were always a few homeless people in our town, but the effects of Universal Credit have seen the numbers drastically increase, and for the first time in my 56 years I saw a homeless man with a trolley walking on the route that is between 2 villages, which just doesn't happen around here, unheard of. The homeless are being herded away from the town at present, so goodness knows what they will do. I'm chronically ill, so I cant help. It really pains me to see such suffering, and also how little governments and society as a whole care.
I visited Interlaken few days ago. What a beautiful country you’ve been blessed to have all of those piece of heaven. I’m from Indonesia and We have homeless almost every corner. I do believe that the rich have obligations to help the less fortunate.
One of the best interviews. This man was so honest and integer. I hope more people understand that everybody can get in this situation.
- But once they understand, then what?!
@@photo161 True.
Yes, but if you work, you can get out of bad situations. Everyone is homeless at one level. We all must hustle daily to maintain our lifestyle. When a fish stops swimming, it dies. That is nature. Not up to other fish to push them along. They have to want to swim.
Oh wow my heart goes out to this guy. It’s so hard when you’re down to get back up. It must take all his energy to just keep it together. I agree he has courage, I really hope you get reunited with your child. The world has gotten so harsh, it’s heartbreaking. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
May he reunite with his son. May the angels bless him with a home, a job and good friends.
Gosh, he can come to my house. I live on a farm in a large beautiful house. I have a lot of respect for him.
Can I live with you?
@@ps5056 Hey you can live with me ? I am in a process of making a Cult ! We need people for the sacrifi...... Oh sorry sacrament !
🤣😂🤣🤣
I want to come too
yoooo extra room check?
In that case...me n my 2kids are otw!!🥴
Thanks for sharing your story! May God bless you all!
I feel that! I’m a chiropractor.
I was 4 years out of a divorce at 55 and started over. I lived in my office for 3 years. I parked 2 blocks away and walked to my office. The only way out was to accumulate more debt. I worked nights at assisted living homes and had office hours starting at noon. I was gifted out of that situation. One patient that I took care of passed away with cancer and I took care of his elderly widowed wife. They had no children. We became best friends. It’s been 3 years and she’s gradually becoming demented. But she paid off my debt and put my name on her 600,000 estate. I love her. I feed her, hug her, take her places, sleep with her, cut her hair, toe nails, finger nails. I take GOOD care of her. Her husband of 42 years died 3years ago this month. The last few months
I built a small office in our house and closed the down town office. Now I’m with her 24 hours. But as I look back I never screwed over anyone. I signed over everything and walked away from my marriage. I have always been aware and grateful that a higher power, GOD has guided and kept me alive.
“Thank you GOD”
Good man, never change that. Because we need people like you in this world especially when times we can't help ourselves 👌 ☝️❤👊.
Lemme borrow some cash to save my sons life
How did you lose everything after divorce ? Shouldn't the asset should equally distribute ?
@@Kangoroo-gp8wo yeah id prefer he actually had enough to pay his fucking rent?
Ok what the hell. How did you not save anything . Yes you are divorced but did you not keep assets that you could liquidate at a moments notice . Have you learned from your past mistakes. I just cannot comprehend how a working professional doesn’t retain at least 10% of their wages
Interviewer had little emotional awareness in this interview.
Good video regardless but the man clearly misses his son. It wasn’t the interview or question.
Did a better interview than you......oh wait!!
I was virtually screaming at the screen "IT'S THE THOUGHT OF NOT SEEING HIS SON!!"
Dumb people watching so it's all kay
we know u are a specialist behind a computer ....right ? u would do so better at it except u dont have the guts , balls & heart . thats it .
Bluehopi Bridge Bruh he isn’t the first one to bring this up, it’s so obvious why he’s having trouble answering the question. It’s not like the interviewers a bad dude for it or anything like that but he definitely could’ve treaded a little lighter.
I hope the interviewer gave him the ten dollars he needed to get the bike!
Ditto, I said the same thing.
Thank you Vincent for sharing your story and I'm praying for you to find a good job and to get back on your feet again. Your story really touched my heart that I felt led to pray for you and may God keep you safe and sound. Hugs 🙏
I hate the "Three Wishes" question. I know y'all all love Marc and he's a good guy, but that question sucks.
I agree. Stupid question
That’s the point
the tears in his eyes when he started talking about it breaks my heart. i cant imagine how other people are doing. its horrible.
I wish we could give him a bus ticket somewhere more affordable. Hope he gets back on his feet. Hearing about his son, I just wish we could all help and hug him. As a parent, that was always my biggest fear. I would love an update on him whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Literally where can I send him some money . I will, he was so sweet and independent and just needs a little help.
I have emailed him three times asking him if he wants the information public. He has not responded.
He doesn’t have a phone either. Hard to get email
I just read in comments that $6,000 gofundme was raised by colleagues after this video got out.
@Rachel Jacobs What? He took this guy's money?
It sickens me that the goverment has plenty of money for war but basic accomadation they havnt got money for to help people.
What war are we in? If Hillary was elected then yes we'd be at war with Syria.
New votes are all that matters
Since when is the government responsibility to a accommodate. Remember, the government’s money is the citizens money, people who through the years, because of their hard work, contributed so that programs can be funded. Freebies to the lazy is not a federally funded program. Shame!
@@alcamerc9970 How do you know they were lazy do you know there circumstanes do you know them individualy.
The US spends 2 billion every day on military.
And for what?
Humans make no sense.
I totally agree with what Vincent said about car homeless not being homeless at all, especially for the reason he gave of other people not even knowing you're homeless, but also because of the comfort, safety, access to jobs, storage, and other conveniences as well. Your car becomes your oasis or solace. Then when it gets towed, you *really* see how good you had it. I finally was able to buy another car exactly one month ago.
It gets emotional when he talks about his family and you realise this guy had a decent background and essentially tries to get out of the bucket/street whatever it takes. Decent guy, very honest. Hope he back on his feet
If it wasn't for a friend taking me in here, and a friend in Germany supporting me financially and emotionally ... I'd be homeless too
My love goes out to all the people living in the streets for no good reason 😢❤
The guy asks "Are you ok?" Dah after hearing his story, you can't tell????
Sometimes saying that can sort of ground the person a little. Once you're caught up with your emotions you want to find some way to distract yourself. A voice of another is oftentimes a way to do it. We also tend to ask people if they're alright as a knee-jerk response of compassion.
Y-O you couldn’t have explained it any better 👏
What an intelligent and humble guy. Have to throw up thinking about what kind of people flood our civilized western countries, who show no sign of gratitude whatsoever, will never contribute to our societies and drain social benefits or even worse, will get criminalized. And like shown in this Video, that’s how we treat our own people. That’s disgraceful. I’m really ashamed for our governments. Wished I could contribute more for some justice and reestablish common sense.
Rupert Migtau let me guess, youve never mixed and been close with those kinds of people your talking about, most migrants from developing or war torn countries are just as decent as anyone else if not more so since they have better family values, etc
Hassan Droubi If so, then stay in your home country and help developing it, instead of cowardly fleeing abroad and draining our systems. If you couldn’t make it in your home, what makes you think you can make it somewhere else. Or go to UAE, Saudi Arabia, they practice your dump Sharia, at least.
I'm surprised people want to come here when America is filled with assholes like you, migtow.
So Heartbreaking...My prayers are with him!!
When he mentioned to see his son, oh that was deep. I pray he can come out of this.
He mentioned he has a Paypal account. What is it?
Yeah, did someone find his PayPal?
Seriously. What's his Paypal?
Yeah what’s the pay pal account ???
I doubt they’ll give his PayPal account because they want you donating to THEM, not the individual homeless person. If they really cared though and saw each person as individuals rather than a collective of homeless people who help make a popular UA-cam channel, they’d give out the personal one. We’ll see.
@@chrslb I have emailed him three times asking him if he wants the information public. He has not responded.
My wife and I would like to invite vincent to live with us. We reside in North western Louisiana. Please reply. Thank you.
Wow
Will Barron
Ah, hahahahahaha! Good luck. He’ll take you up on your offer I’m sure, but his money is in skid row, I’m sure. That’s where the big buck are, and that’s where you will find him when he’s finished with you. LOL!
@@alcamerc9970 what do you mean by that???
How about you go down to your local methadone clinic or salvation army And help those who are in need in your own town instead of projectIng feel good comments on youtube
I'm in Louisiana too let's help him
Don't interrupt when he's in the middle of a story!
Right? He does that all the time and it's so irritating
@@aslscott78 HE IS compassionate or he wouldn't be doing this
@@briarrose29 YOU ARE IRRITATING. ITS HIS MINISTRY NOT YOURS
@@summerdawn6777 interrupiting is rude and shows he doesn't think what the other person is saying is important. Maybe you should ask yourself why other people's opinions (that have nothing to do with you) irritate you. I think you may have an issue or two. Peace out.
@@aslscott78 oh, I was talking about the entire interview, not just the 3 wishes part. Yes, he is a compassionate guy, but that doesn't mean he doesn't need to improve his interviewing skills.
When he said he didn't see his son if anyone out their has a kid they haven't seen in years
I felt every second of this man's pain
Me too! Divorce makes things VERY difficult.
Mark, GOD BLESS YOU!
Thank You for letting people know about homelessness.
BTW, I hope that your mother is doing better. Much Love and praise from Atlanta!
Hang on brother... you’re almost there. I truly feel for this man. Your on the up and up
My heart broke when he couldn’t talk once he mentioned his son.... man doesn’t deserve the life he’s living
Mine too...
As a dad to a 6 yr old son I completely understand
Did it really break my man? Will you donate $1,000 to him? If not, go away and stop trying to act dramatic and fake..
Any update on Vincent now...three years later?
I would love to hear
FFS dont argue over the degrees of homelessness with a homeless person. That seemed unnecessarily cruel.
i came to the comments to find this. I understand the interviewer was once homeless as well, but he’s obviously not anymore and it seemed insanely insensitive to argue about the levels of homelessness with someone currently deep in it. and to ask “are you okay?” when the guy was clearly emotional about his kid. Seems like the interview lacks some serious self awareness
I don't think you understand the value of wishing for something better in a situation that's just literally the worst. As many of the interviewees have expressed, it's been so long since they've allowed themselves to wish, dream or even hope for something more than just pulling through the day.
We could all do more for people in unfortunate and terrible situations like homelessness, disease or addiction but the fact is that most people and families can't be solely responsible for the betterment and stability of every individual. It's a systemic problem in the US. Extreme cost of living and deadend entry level jobs. 1.100 dollars for a rent controlled apartment when monthly salaries for full-time employment with no benefits whatsoever is half that amount if you're extremely lucky and most likely a fifth of that.
It's your city, state and federal government that are the only institutions able to bear this responsibility for every citizen but they don't and can't because of complex bi-partisan structures that block and cull any form of social responsible legislation for the fear of "being too close to socialism", what ever the hell that's supposed to mean. Look to Scandinavian countries and European models that intertwine socialist, capitalist and liberal democratic principles that are easily imitated on a state level. The narcissism and egocentrism of your system is killing your fellow countrymen by the thousands. Unionize, socialize and individualize for the sake of peace and prosperity. It can be democratic if you want it to be.
@@jakobgrande2565
I wish I could like your comment a thousand times over. Well put.
I do apologize if you are referring to me. It is just that I spent about three years homeless. I think that makes me the expert on the matter. He can get work.
@@coolnamebro No, actually I like the three wishes! It gives people an idea of what their needs are. Also, did you notice that almost all of them spoke about helping their friends or other homeless people... loved that. I keep contact with some homeless people in my area.
What an amazing gentleman. I hope things turned out well for him.
He seems like such a nice sincere guy. The part about wanting to see his son killed me. I'm not rich, but I have a $20 spot if I can help him.
ok, his paypal email got posted, i didn t know they had such a thing.. i guess just to transfer money , or can one communicate with it?
Craken Flux when u transfer any amount u can add a small note too , like a paragraph I think
At 1:02 where subtitles say "(Mumbles) He actually says "subluxations" which a chiropractic term for misaligned vertebrae
This is so sad😞
Hey America, how about using a little bit of that military budget for these everyday folks?
You can tell this to every Western country. If they don't have war they wold invest most of their spare money on gender initiatives for women, the most privileged group of people on the face of this Earth.
Hey, lets stop helping illegals till we get our citizens off the street.
Huge military might is the only way to protect fake fiat currency called the dollar.
Or from another budget "From American people with love " connect with military operations and " non profit" organization
How about people save money, so that if they’re evicted, they can get a new place, rather than being homeless?
Oh my.3 wishes.that guy who interview him.give him atleast $50.Lord help this guy!😇
Seriously, he's bleeding out and he stopped to interview him. Give him more than a pair old knee high socks
priceandpride You don’t know what was done after the video was shot. I felt the same way at first too, but after reading many of the interviewer’s comments, it’s hard to believe they just shrugged their shoulders and walked away. Remember, there are other people shooting with him, and they’re hearts were breaking along with ours.
Hi Mark, please an update on Vincent and others if possible, thank you.
When you are so educated, do well mannered , so sane and struggling !
This just broke me all the way down emotions.. Lord move something💙
Amen. Prayers from NY from a fellow homeless couple. This country's in bad shape ...
This is so horrible my heart breaks for him hes trying so hard to keep his tears in💔
This man is a good guy. The eyes and vocabulary tell so much about a human being & even more so the Emotions. This man is highly employable & can be trusted. He just needs a chance & he's telling the camera man to "take care". What a guy.
Also this is one of the most realist channels on UA-cam.
Much love from the UK.