Homeless women of all ages in Tucson find hope at Sister José Women’s Center

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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2024
  • Sister José Women’s Center, a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is committed to the mission of aiding and uplifting women experiencing homelessness. At their low-barrier day center, they offer unaccompanied women stability and safety, providing them with a refuge to heal from the harsh realities of life in the United States.
    ‪@sisterjosewomenscenter498‬
    Producer: Özlem Ayşe Özgür
    Videographer: Nate Huffman, Danny Sax
    Editor: Nate Huffman
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  • @simplyimpish1055
    @simplyimpish1055 Місяць тому +106

    I wish Tucson would make an apartment complex for only women who are on low income and/or homeless.
    Bless this place and these women💗💗💗

    • @jacquelynn2051
      @jacquelynn2051 Місяць тому

      Same here. I’ve seen it with my own eyes and yes I intervened…men in long term care facilities STILL harassing women in their old age..I went dafuq off (for work) and told that man that NOT ON MY WATCH WILL I SIT BY AND DO NOTHING. I had the power of a pen…and I used it. He would call them names and it was usually the women who had cognitive issues that he would bother, so he thought he could get away with it. Not today Sir…not today. Tbf it was one man out of 22 males but that is one man too many for me. Like can a woman ever get peace? Good grief! For the people wondering what he did he would call women names and just be in their face and verbally abusive. Like an old bully with no shame.

    • @ameliawilder28
      @ameliawilder28 Місяць тому +4

      That would be nice!

  • @ninajohnson6578
    @ninajohnson6578 Місяць тому +95

    Congratulations on trying to help unhoused women. The fact that our country allows homelessness is shameful and unnecessary.

  • @proteus2892
    @proteus2892 Місяць тому +68

    We have money to put migrants in hotels, yet we have very little for struggling American citizens. That poor woman is working and paying taxes. Her tax dollars are going to house others while she can't get help. This is insanity!!!!

    • @pattyhurless3147
      @pattyhurless3147 23 дні тому +12

      We need better people leading our states and country.

    • @MaureenOLeary-tz1kt
      @MaureenOLeary-tz1kt 22 дні тому +2

      @proteus2892 Yes! Totally agree with you.

    • @Zorazora1234
      @Zorazora1234 18 днів тому

      I think attacking migrants is a cheap shot a weak argument that folks love throwing around now … I really do …
      Bottom line the United States is a business not a country of citizens.. the country does not care about the working poor which is most of us .. the cost of housing is criminal that don’t have a damn thing to do with migrants
      Greed greed greed

    • @joeronquillo3169
      @joeronquillo3169 15 днів тому +5

      THIS IS WHAT I HATE ,WE ELECT POLITICIANS THAT TALK BUT NOTHING GET DONE ,LIBERALS POLITICIANS ARE SENDING BILLIONS TO OTHER COUNTRIES BUT CARING FOR USE

    • @malessacooper6329
      @malessacooper6329 13 днів тому +1

      This been going on for decades. Back in the days the news did report on it and social media was non-existent. This was a problem on displacing African Americans now it has transpired to other communities. This is happening in all of Europe as well. Immigration multicultural was a bad idea. Back in the days, Americans never worried about housing nor food...those are necessities. 🥺 Damn

  • @peaceandlove544
    @peaceandlove544 Місяць тому +72

    If I get some money I will help women shelters. We need family shelters, and single women and men shelters. That are not dangerous.

    • @roshelltannen9698
      @roshelltannen9698 Місяць тому +2

      Yes.

    • @caramelbilquees
      @caramelbilquees 29 днів тому +1

      A lot of the shelters are BAD, Jail like like prisons
      The staff stole all my stuff twice never going back again

  • @TaknecaNgeh
    @TaknecaNgeh Місяць тому +53

    Thank God 🙏 for sister Jose center

    • @cristysmiley4508
      @cristysmiley4508 Місяць тому +5

      God bless all the volunteers womans, you are doing amazing jobs. Thank you.

  • @nikkihernez7915
    @nikkihernez7915 Місяць тому +62

    The 87 years old broke my heart to hear that and she is blind too

  • @vidascupcakes
    @vidascupcakes Місяць тому +50

    💯, we hide to keep ourselves safe. I was homeless for almost 2 years living in my car. The number one priority is staying safe and out of sight as much as possible. Stay strong.❤

    • @Flowerbabyxx
      @Flowerbabyxx 29 днів тому +4

      Right and nowadays even staying safe is very hard to do living in the car it’s so dangerous

    • @greendesertgoddess
      @greendesertgoddess 17 днів тому +5

      Being homeless is a HELL!

  • @joltjolt5060
    @joltjolt5060 Місяць тому +24

    Homeless women need a shower, clothes washed, and to let them sleep.

  • @lynsweeney7257
    @lynsweeney7257 Місяць тому +47

    Amazing this should be worldwide because all over the world homelessness is growing exponentially. God bless all volunteers and the women at the shelter.

  • @berthahust3038
    @berthahust3038 Місяць тому +33

    End homelessness!!!!! Thank for all you do💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @youngnurse9994
    @youngnurse9994 Місяць тому +15

    May God bless these wonderful women who are helping other women.
    ✝️🛐

  • @roshelltannen9698
    @roshelltannen9698 Місяць тому +18

    I've been there. Working and still homeless. It sucks. God bless these good people.

  • @crystaln6988
    @crystaln6988 Місяць тому +20

    this breaks my heart. im glad this place exists.

  • @lindaestrada7047
    @lindaestrada7047 Місяць тому +24

    I’m so glad they offer this program to women. It’s a shame that an 87 year old women blind on the streets. Wake up America we need to help are own not migrants but or own.

  • @alethiasteele7
    @alethiasteele7 Місяць тому +14

    Thank God for this centre it is hard when you are homeless

  • @pepperpower1652
    @pepperpower1652 Місяць тому +14

    Thanks for helping WOMEN!! The way things are going,we all will be homeless!!😮 Get a to - Go - be ag ready!!😮😢

  • @cynthiadavid5282
    @cynthiadavid5282 Місяць тому +18

    This should be all over so sad seeing this rent is high food is high very hard living today retirement is not much this is happening all over god bless these women who have open up thses shelters god bless hope there are more in other states

  • @murielmoloney1043
    @murielmoloney1043 Місяць тому +19

    Shame on the government

    • @BoopsWood-jf6vb
      @BoopsWood-jf6vb 19 днів тому +3

      The government got money for everything else but not the homeless just sick

  • @judyburt8054
    @judyburt8054 Місяць тому +16

    You guys are amazing!! Thank you for giving these women hope❤

  • @schawnettarobinson8584
    @schawnettarobinson8584 Місяць тому +23

    She worked check to check. She doesn’t have any money to move.

  • @pattyhurless3147
    @pattyhurless3147 23 дні тому +5

    Each and every life needs hope🌹

  • @belinda2946
    @belinda2946 Місяць тому +37

    HOUSING FIRST USA

  • @TonyRoam
    @TonyRoam 29 днів тому +9

    Tucson thanks 4 the funding 2 help these girls 👍

  • @cristysmiley4508
    @cristysmiley4508 Місяць тому +17

    Thank God ❤

  • @howdyyall417
    @howdyyall417 Місяць тому +20

    I'm a woman in Pima county homeless and tomorrow the junker comes for my car. It will be a relief because car insurance is tripled if the insurance companies become suspicious you are homeless. Tucson roads are so bad that the car is just shot.

    • @LindaMerchant-bq2hp
      @LindaMerchant-bq2hp Місяць тому +2

      Women in late 80s homeless dumped from convalescent homes and hospitals

  • @lruss5050
    @lruss5050 Місяць тому +10

    Women need all the help they can get these days!❤🇨🇦

  • @marcywalls9596
    @marcywalls9596 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you 🙏 For sister Jose Center. All states need placed like this. So many women and children suffer 😞. God bless your heart ❤️ praying ❤️ to keep this program going 🙏❤️

  • @debg70525
    @debg70525 Місяць тому +5

    So very happy for this...lived temporarily in Tucson and loved it but couldn't afford it... noticed how many women homeless...rode the bus... listened to so many stories

  • @teresitap5778
    @teresitap5778 Місяць тому +8

    Thank you for your kindness and support.❤

  • @lewisbale1
    @lewisbale1 Місяць тому +13

    It cost me $675 in application/other fees October of 2023 to apply for an apartment for me and my son luckily I still had a credit card at the time and sold property just so we could rent something! They're going up on the rent so we'll be looking for something cheaper again.

  • @Newbeginning_
    @Newbeginning_ 15 днів тому +2

    God bless this organization and the women who uses shelter.

  • @user-kf8fh4vl9q
    @user-kf8fh4vl9q 14 днів тому +2

    Thank you for helping Americans.

  • @rosaliaoliver-qv3gr
    @rosaliaoliver-qv3gr Місяць тому +12

    ❤I can’t believe this is in the United States of❤ AMERICAN my Heart is broken❤the 87 ❤yrs blind❤ I can feel her pain. I wish❤ I could make ❤miracles❤

  • @Yeemod7
    @Yeemod7 Місяць тому +5

    Amazing work!

  • @Dkd1987
    @Dkd1987 Місяць тому +7

    If there were motel buildings that could be repurposed into small efficiencys that were affordable would be a good thing.

  • @patricequinn7733
    @patricequinn7733 22 дні тому +2

    This is a very inspiring video.Thanks for making this public.
    One problem is lack of public transit.Cars are very expensive.
    I live in a city.If I had to own a car I would be in big trouble financially.Car ownership and maintenance is very expensive.

  • @johnberry1107
    @johnberry1107 22 дні тому +2

    Bless. Humanity needs humanity.

  • @pinkyfive7
    @pinkyfive7 21 день тому +1

    God Bless this shelter, may they continue to flourish and grow. Strength and power to these ladies.

  • @saraortiz7818
    @saraortiz7818 29 днів тому +2

    Many Blessings to all that are involved in helping the homeless… For having compassion and support should not cost much effort! So many are still struggling in silence..

  • @TJames526
    @TJames526 Місяць тому +11

    May God bless them all every single day 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️

  • @farhanatoerien3437
    @farhanatoerien3437 21 день тому +1

    This is a light in such dark times . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @suzannemiller8470
    @suzannemiller8470 8 днів тому

    very sad , but also very
    uplifting, there is good people in this world , its easy to forget that sometimes
    😊🙏

  • @Thehonestruth
    @Thehonestruth 5 днів тому

    Wonderful service and band of women ❤

  • @jugendamthamburg-ggkonform381
    @jugendamthamburg-ggkonform381 Місяць тому +3

    I hope we can make families stronger. Financially discourage family disintegration and financially encourage family togetherness. This one person per unit of housing is too risky.. one illness and one will be on the street due to no family sharing costs and household labor... need more 3 generations together....aunts, uncles, siblings and so on sharing household costs and labor..

  • @beealexanders2450
    @beealexanders2450 Місяць тому +5

    GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THANK YOU WOMENS SHELTER ❤❤

  • @skatelisa
    @skatelisa Місяць тому +17

    America is truly effed up , no woman should be on the street , rents are increasing everywhere. God bless these volunteers

    • @LindaMerchant-bq2hp
      @LindaMerchant-bq2hp Місяць тому

      Noone should be on the street men, women, and children yet most o. The streets are women minorities some not addicts or mentally ill most sorry to say are

    • @reedre6177
      @reedre6177 19 днів тому

      No one owes you anything

    • @mE-zx7pt
      @mE-zx7pt 15 днів тому

      ​@reedre6177 Livable wages, universal healthcare & affordable housing. This is something worth fighting for. If you don't like it, cope.

  • @TaknecaNgeh
    @TaknecaNgeh Місяць тому +5

    Great place

  • @lb2229
    @lb2229 Місяць тому +4

    😢 my heart …. This is horrific
    🫢🙏✝️💗

  • @esteestanton9303
    @esteestanton9303 21 день тому +1

    THIS SHOULD.BE.ALL ACROSS THE.UNITED ST!TES❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jenniferashley99
    @jenniferashley99 Місяць тому +4

    I feel we don't have enough and in some cases, nothing like this. 20 years ago we had more nonprofits like these, where we are heading now is not good

  • @maureendrennan9328
    @maureendrennan9328 14 днів тому

    God bless you all ❤❤❤. I feel it for you all. ❤❤❤X

  • @managingmonasmoula9811
    @managingmonasmoula9811 19 днів тому

    I’d love to donate my time to an organization like this in Albuquerque NM. 💕

  • @user-ww2lg6nh7z
    @user-ww2lg6nh7z Місяць тому +2

    ❤amen holy holy holy holy father thank u I humblely pray with pure and purity of heart for us all equally heavenly Father that others stand up and b and do right n rightoues too n be leaders from u and ur example amen

  • @gdvibes888
    @gdvibes888 12 днів тому

    Hope there will be more shelters for the homeless . Heartbreaking to watch.

  • @mistymoody6291
    @mistymoody6291 29 днів тому +2

    Touching words: Hopefully we will be out of business because everyone will be housed., Amen to that.,
    Sadly, based on repeated misconduct it might never happen.,

  • @natashasingha0078
    @natashasingha0078 4 дні тому +1

    This is heart breaking 💔

  • @TerrieHouston-wj4pi
    @TerrieHouston-wj4pi Місяць тому +7

    God, bless you all better day's are coming

  • @alethiasteele7
    @alethiasteele7 Місяць тому +2

    Help them Lord

  • @mistymoody6291
    @mistymoody6291 29 днів тому +2

    As a former homeless heterosexual female I hope that this unhoused woman are grateful to those who treat them with respect, unlike the women from the shelter that I been residing here in California, as well as the co-ed shelter I resided before finding women shelter.,

  • @LindaMerchant-bq2hp
    @LindaMerchant-bq2hp Місяць тому +4

    Sounds like mine renovating a 100 year old building many on sect 8 some in wheelchairs use walkers being given 30 day notices to vacate many in this place for years others going to be homeless again and no plans to relocate these residents

  • @perryrice4149
    @perryrice4149 Місяць тому +23

    This is so sad because our government will help others all around the world. Before they have their own citizens out. It's just crazy it is so backwards. We are protesting for others around the world. When American citizens are literally falling down and sleeping on sidewalks. No other country would do what we do for others. Without doing the same for their own citizens. I don't understand it somebody please make it make sense. Why are we trying to look good for everybody else but bad for our own citizens. We will make sure others that come to this country. Have a place to live. This is so frustrating it pisses me off the citizens of America. How to live like this and we have so many homes.😡

  • @Jmanmyson
    @Jmanmyson 20 днів тому +1

    Im a 57yo woman. My husband committed suicide in 2020. I didn't want to return to the apartment where my husband's body lay so i left to find out that the pandemic had created so many people homeless. Im a veteran and even though i work full time- there is no place for me in America. Its too expensive and now im looking for another country. Taking my skills- college education and MY TAXES WITH ME!!
    Btw- there are barely any services for women! This woman from 7-Eleven is what a broken Spirit looks like I hope this poor girl finds peace because she is exactly how I was in the beginning of my experience where's work surrounding myself with positive people who are actually moving in the right direction my spirit is lifting I'm getting a clear picture of exactly what I want now

  • @user-ke4ef2yh1d
    @user-ke4ef2yh1d 25 днів тому

    Tolles Projekt, tolle Mitarbeiter - DANKE!

  • @deborahherring6077
    @deborahherring6077 Місяць тому +15

    heart breaking

  • @tra289
    @tra289 Місяць тому +2

    Amen

  • @mjblue84
    @mjblue84 Місяць тому +7

    What kind of country lets their elderly lived unhoused and on the streets??? FIXED Social Security and horrible inflation! God is watching all of this. Greedy politicians, developers, real estate, landlords...someday, you will have to answer for this.

    • @dawnmorris466
      @dawnmorris466 28 днів тому

      They will be going somewhere very very hottt

    • @mE-zx7pt
      @mE-zx7pt 15 днів тому

      Murica!

  • @jessieayala2970
    @jessieayala2970 Місяць тому +8

    Thank you

  • @MaureenOLeary-tz1kt
    @MaureenOLeary-tz1kt 22 дні тому +1

    I wish our country would help the homeless that are already here and not the ones who come from other countries. The immigrants that were bussed to several areas of our country got a roof over their head way before the homeless in the U.S.

  • @seventhchild7270
    @seventhchild7270 Місяць тому +2

    THIS IS so scary AND sad!...The new homeless people are now the elderly, women, VETS, and disabled!....

  • @jeanrichardson2044
    @jeanrichardson2044 Місяць тому +6

    This is tragic in reputedly the wealthiest country in the world. Increase wages for those working, to encourage unemployed to work and to give them the means to find housing.

  • @beautyRest1
    @beautyRest1 17 днів тому +1

    A global crises! Endless greed is the problem, when when the politicians wake up??????

  • @charyn65
    @charyn65 Місяць тому +2

    🙏🏾👏🏾❤️

  • @arabellasommers9343
    @arabellasommers9343 Місяць тому +5

    God Bless You All 🙏✝️

  • @helenbradford2569
    @helenbradford2569 22 дні тому

    Thank God for this shelter.

  • @tina8796
    @tina8796 Місяць тому +24

    This is happening all over the United States. We need a new president that cares about us. This one gives all our money away to wasteful causes while innocent people are suffering. It's only getting worse with the out-of-control inflation. Groceries, housing, etc. out of control. Whole families are now living out of their cars in some cases.

    • @elviscobb5922
      @elviscobb5922 21 день тому

      If you’re thinking Republicans will help,that just a joke.
      Republicans will make the situation only worse.

    • @managingmonasmoula9811
      @managingmonasmoula9811 19 днів тому +2

      You speak the truth. 🙌💯

    • @elviscobb5922
      @elviscobb5922 19 днів тому +3

      This problem has been a major issue since the Great Depression in the 1930s. If you think a Republican president is the answer then you haven’t been following what the Republicans concern themselves with,which is protecting the Rich in America and their interests.
      Social Security was NEVER meant to be the ONLY source of income for Senior Citizens. Sadly many seniors failed to plan for their own retirement and now they don’t have enough money to live comfortably.
      People need to begin planning for their retirement while they are in their 20’s. Even a small savings over a long period of time helps a great deal.
      Inflation and costs are NOT controlled by the office of the president.
      It is determined by a number of factors. The economy is affected by many factors some of which are influenced by World events.

    • @beautyRest1
      @beautyRest1 17 днів тому

      No politician is going to care. They have everything and even more. They golf in exclusive clubs , eat in fancy restaurants and vacation in luxury resorts! They have NO IDEA of the life of people who trying to make it day to day!

    • @maryanna8066
      @maryanna8066 15 днів тому +2

      Tell me how do you save when living pay check to paycheck?

  • @larrypintado9542
    @larrypintado9542 Місяць тому +5

    Blessings 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @williamnelson9332
    @williamnelson9332 28 днів тому +1

    ❤keep it grils

  • @applesidertea
    @applesidertea 16 днів тому

    6:53-7:10 said it all-it’s just that simple

  • @ForeverEdsGirl
    @ForeverEdsGirl Місяць тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AizonDeSoteraux-tv1xx
    @AizonDeSoteraux-tv1xx 16 днів тому

    So SAD THAT GREED SEEM TO BE THENROOT OFNALL THESE MISERIES.. PRAYERS to you all.

  • @brendabenally5592
    @brendabenally5592 27 днів тому

    Been in these women shelter and they need a lot of compassion volunteering.

  • @willeciabowen6494
    @willeciabowen6494 День тому

    I wish there was one in Oklahoma City

  • @customcalendars4u2
    @customcalendars4u2 Місяць тому +12

    There is not enough GOOD People who do charity work because unfortunately it has also become big business to many criminals looking to serve themselves. I think this Womens Center is fantastic and hopefully they can do more and grow as a program nationwide... God works through people!

  • @patsavala3601
    @patsavala3601 Місяць тому +2

    God bless the sister Jose center, all of them are angels 😇

  • @beasaroseco5840
    @beasaroseco5840 26 днів тому +1

    Housing isn't a privilege its a right.

    • @reedre6177
      @reedre6177 19 днів тому

      Bs go to Africa and see how many live in the streets

  • @williamwilson6499
    @williamwilson6499 Місяць тому +2

    Maybe more thoughts and prayers will help.

  • @dianaradford1040
    @dianaradford1040 Місяць тому +1

    They need to get control of the cost of rent

  • @veramaaaaaa1154
    @veramaaaaaa1154 Місяць тому +4

    I pray the peace of our Lord Jesus always rest in them all in the mighty name of Jesus.❤

  • @sophiaduarte745
    @sophiaduarte745 Місяць тому +2

    God Bless You all .
    You all are Precious to love others.❤️💕

  • @loveinthematrix
    @loveinthematrix 16 днів тому

    Very good hearts

  • @suzannespanier4492
    @suzannespanier4492 25 днів тому

    That’s gotta be a rewarding job

  • @reedre6177
    @reedre6177 19 днів тому

    THIS IS WHAT THE FEMINIST FOUGHT HARD FOR WAY TOO GO!

  • @AMERICANSANGELme
    @AMERICANSANGELme Місяць тому +3

    God bless you and all these women you are helping they deserve it so much ❤✝️🙏🏽💯

  • @gaibarrett752
    @gaibarrett752 14 днів тому

    Why don't all those rich Female Actresses n Singers who live in their big mansions etc etc, do something about all these poor suffering ladies..plse ladies share your God given blessings with these Missions. God bless everyone involved.

  • @user-ni6ve4su7g
    @user-ni6ve4su7g Місяць тому +3

    God bless you sisters helping sisters

  • @cecilk5199
    @cecilk5199 13 днів тому

  • @K_C83
    @K_C83 25 днів тому +1

    I cant believe theres a charge just to submit an application! ridiculous! how is anyone meant to get ahead!

  • @wanjuchien4208
    @wanjuchien4208 14 днів тому

    The Shelter for WOMEN/children who does Not have Addictions (drugs, Alcohol, food) should be Every Cities/Towns.

    • @wanjuchien4208
      @wanjuchien4208 14 днів тому

      The lady Crys in the Vid should sart to EAt Right.

  • @pattyhurless3147
    @pattyhurless3147 23 дні тому +2

    This should never happen, 😳

  • @juliamills4003
    @juliamills4003 27 днів тому

    Bless all that help them