Chicago Winter: Homeless Teens in Crisis (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories
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- Homeless Teenagers Surviving Chicago Winter (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories
Three homeless teenagers brave Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life alone on the streets to build a brighter future. Against all odds, these kids defy stereotypes as they create new, surprising definitions of home. Can they recover from the traumas of abandonment and homelessness and build the future they dream of?
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My father was murdered in front of me at 17, with no other options I ended up homeless for a 6 month stretch. I found a shelter near the Detroit area that would take me in but I had to sleep at a table for the first 4 weeks as they had no open beds. I found 2 jobs in the area, became a member of the Roofers Union and found a passion in dj’ing nights. That was 15 years ago(wow) and I now have a home, 2 vehicles, a dog & happiness. Life hits all of us with different struggles, some of us are hit a lot harder than others. It’s all about how you recover from those hits you take that lands you wherever you end up. I thank god every day that I found the drive and strength to work my way out of that situation.
Beautiful story!! I’m so sorry for your lost may your father fly high but god bless that you found your way through all the darkness that hit you and got to a place where your stabled and having a lovely life!!
❤️❤️
This is a heart warming experience, I hope your blessings continue to multiply.
Beautiful testimony on how you made it through. I am so happy for you. May you continue to thrive and live well. God bless!!
Amazing story of strength, thank you for sharing with us... may God continue to bless you and your family in the days ahead as He has so far, King 💙🙏🏾💙👑💙🙏🏾👑💙
I looked Anthony up & it seems he’s doing very well for himself.. he works in IT operations !! I’m so happy for him ❤️
Oh really???? Thanks for the update! That's incredible news for him!!
OMG I am so happy to be reading that. Thats AMAZING!
Am so happy to hear that. How did you find him I looked on Instagram and Facebook
@@XWoodbineX thanks
Thanks for the update! That is amazing. Growing up in Chicago is not easy... I'm grateful I found my light before the tunnel was too dark🙏🏽 God bless these individuals cuz everyone deserves a chance
None of the teens depicted in this documentary ever gave up. They faced what seemed like the most hopeless moments, and they kept trying to achieve their goals. They didn't forgo their dreams just to survive. They managed to do both things. That's a strength that I, a 40 y/o woman, find inspiring in my own life. The programs that keep these young people from sleeping on the streets and that keep them moving forward with their educations are so important.
The teacher and her husband are just some of the most amazing people ever...
Absolutely
The one thing I noticed is that none of the people in this documentary have the typical Midwest accent lol
@@leahflower9924 wait we have an accent? Lol. They talk normal to me. I’m in the same place. We all talk like how they are speaking. So I’m not sure what you mean. Can you explain please?
@@bperez9066 there's a Midwest accent Chris Farley had it
@@leahflower9924 I feel like it partly has to do with them being bilingual as well.
This made me extremely sad. NO CHILD should be homeless. I am heartbroken.
well...get out there and UNbreak your heart
Plenty of children are homeless and have to take care of their siblings and have bombs thrown at their houses and things like that. Instead of feeling heartbroken, you ought to keep resisting and protesting the wrongdoings of your country's regime until they start to actually take care of the population.
No human should be homeless.. it should be a human right to have shelter and food. But what do I know
@@kingacethebull3095 Preach!!!
ANOTHER PRAISE REPORT
Roque looks like such a sweet kid and that teacher who took him as her own child is an absolute angel.
For sure it’s heartwarming to see.
I'm glad to see people who really cares God bless u all
I hope he grows up to be successful and doesn't give his parents a dime
His story hit me the hardest. That's kid's heart is gold. His parents have no idea. You can see the pain in him, and there's no anger or resentment. I'd take him in too if I were that teacher😔🙏💯
To the family who took in Roque ,your a real inspiration.
I can’t picture my self living life knowing that one of my children is HOMELESS!!
From what I could find, Roque was working at a major advertising agency and attending college part-time. He had moved into an apartment that he rented. He enjoys having the option of being by himself or hosting dinner parties for his friends. I wish him all the best.
Thank you. I really wish him all the best of everything.
glad to know he's well
YES
Thank You for your update...always want to see a positive outcome x
AMAzing
That teacher that is fighting for Roque is pretty awesome!
And so is her husband. They are good ppl.
They are a blessing from God
Teachers are so important. Even with homelessness, having the right people in your life can save someone.
100 million percent!!!
You said it!
Yes! Been saved by a teacher/teachers my lifeline In much dark days
You not lying. They were my savors when I was being abused in "the system". Teachers fight CPS and child services when their doing wrong a lot
SERIOUSLY!
Watching this is Deja vu for me its sad but true, i was homless on the southside of Chicago at age 14. i made it out and doing well Im 43 right now 🙏🏽🙌🏽☝🏽❤💯
Praise the Lord girlie Me Too! Homeless 14 and am 42 Is made it out of the South Idaho Chicago 63rd and king drive you're gonna king drive praise the Lord
You are beautiful and strong! I'm so glad you have a new life.
god bless you! wishing you many more to come🙏🏽🙌🏽
May the most high continue to bless you
Blessings to you
I come from Zambia. My mom, brother and I were homeless once too after my dad abandoned us.
I just graduated from medical school debt-free (because I worked several jobs to pay my way through). I felt defeated when studying for my board exams today, but watching this and seeing how resilient these amazing young men and women are has helped me realize that I have to continue working as hard as I possibly can so I can give the same opportunities I was giving to someone else. Especially abandoned children and youth. I will succeed!
And then help others like yourself and then after you die in your old age, you have a choice
Run away & hide in Heaven, away from all this pain & suffering, from life, REAL LIFE
Run away & hide in a fantasy - some nice Sugar Daddy "God" has nothing better to do than to cater to the comforts of billions of uncaring, selfish leeches!
Their OWN loved ones might be suffering, starving, sick, hurting, homeless but they don't care!
Will you be any different?
Warriors choose Reincarnation, life, REAL LIFE!
Run TOWARDS pain & suffering, Fight for a better world!
Work alongside God, for GOD IS WITH THE LIVING, NOT THE DEAD!
You sure will succeed I hope you all the best
I don't beleive this is a real person
Amen🙏🏾❤️
Not a real person, not a real life scenario.
“I feel like I always was a king, as I grew older I found out that to be a king is really to be a servant”
~Anthony Lynch
He's so talented. I really hope he went somewhere with his writing
I can’t stop crying watching this, I never knew there were so many homeless kids.
These kids are all so beautiful and bright and talented despite such adversity, I pray they all are blessed with their dreams.
I love this 💯💕👑🙌🏿🙏🏿
@@torchetiffany I agree 🙏🏿up for y'all Blessings to you All 🙌🏿💙💕
How could your parents not want you, heartbreaking.
Because alot these so called parents in the last 25 years are selfish douchebags.
I think it is a cycle they experience and pass to their kids. Selfishness and bring ing life into the and bot taking care of the child they created.
I was hurt I could never not be there for my kid it makes me angry it’s a lot of people who can’t have kids or passed away and can’t be there for they kids
a lot of parents kick out there children in Chicago happens a lot
drugs, mental illness, no money why kids are pushed out
The teacher who helped roque and took him in like one of her own feels like a second mum to him...she's a real support.
Being a teenager was the HARDEST part of my life. From school and personal drama.
I honestly feel being a TEEN is a pivotal point and the hardest part in MOST people lives.
IT IS
I wouldn't relive my teen years for anything...pure misery.
Na turning 45 and realizing your life is more than half over and the first part of your life was like the blink of an eye is worse. Oh and wondering if your headed for a heart attack in your 50's is awesome too. Trust me!
I lived in Chicago and I was just like them. If it wasn’t for Ms. Hudson and Ms. Ware I think I would be lost in this world. I saw this and I cried because I thought I was the only one growling up homeless as a teen with no gang affiliation or drug addiction, just very bad parents who did not want me. I appreciate this documentary, I am 40 yrs now and life has been very hard. Thank you 🙏🏽 for this beautiful documentary. God bless everyone.
I hope you are at a better place in life now. God Bless you!
@@yerusalemabreha4578 yes. Thank. You. I graduated college all on my own. My 9 yr old son walked across the stage with me. It was very emotional for everyone. Now I work in the medical field helping others. 🙏🏽 thank you.
God Bless You
Blessings to you!
god bless you, J M. your parents didn't deserve you then. my parents passed when i was younger, so i know it's not quite the same, but i always had that void too. it took a very long time to realize i have people who love and want me. i still struggle with it, but you DO have people who love and want you, and those are the only people who matter besides yourself
Anthony’s eyes look like he’s lived a hundred lives already. Wish them all the best
You are so right. He has learned more in his short life, then some do in a life time.
@@DeeDeeBird123 I totally agree with you. I hope he continues to improve his life he has so much potential
SHAME ON THE ELITE
@@gdupkwin9676 TRUE INDEED!!! THANK YOU!
😖😭
I became homeless when I was 16. I slept under a bridge right through the Scottish winter. I would put on every item of clothing I had in my bag and would still wake up freezing. I quickly learned insulation under the body is key but I didn't actually feel homeless until i was sleeping on cardboard. The crushing loneliness and junkies trying to take advantage was actually harder to contend with. In the UK early morning milk deliveries are left on the doorstep so i would get out and steal bottles of milk (sorry god). Eventually I was placed in an adult shelter where I was subjected to drugs and abuse from the older occupants. I've had to build my life up since then. I'm 33 and only feel like I'm just starting to catch up. I have a beautiful wife and my son is 10. I'll never let him experience what I did in life. I still thank God every night that I sleep in a bed. The one thing I learned is to never entirely rely on anyone or anything but yourself. Never ever give up on life. Keep your head strong, it's OK to become hardened. Let it happen.
Hi Charlie how you doing
I'm sure you are forgiven for taking milk to survive. I couldn't imagine sleeping out in the cold like that. It would be miserable and terrifying.
Hope things are better. 🌻
The very fact you're apologetic for taking something as small as milk in order to survive only demonstrates the human being you are and the soul that you possess, it's sobering and incredible to hear from a person with such determination and strength, i'm left hoping that you have learnt to no longer apologise for simply having a will to live and in doing so have created new life in your son and provided a loving environment to a wife and son against all odds considering you never had such for so many years. You're amazing and i can only imagine the happiness of each person you drank milk from would feel now to hear you doing so well. All my love Charlie, you deserve the world!
children have no choice but to rely on their parents or adults in their lives. When you get a bit of education and work you can be self reliant. Your 10 year old can't fend for himself now. You have good experiences to teach him to survive and thrive in this world. I'm happy you survived...and now are thriving.
I hope things are better for you now Charlie. Thinking of you. Best wishes from Australia.
To the teacher that took him in as her own. Your truly a inspiration the world needs more people like you
Miss RIvera, you are a wonderful woman for helping out & caring for the young man. A bed and food are probably a weight off Anthony's shoulders.
U
She is a great example on how to be a human being!
It's Mrs she's married
its the lifes support thats way more important !
Hi dear how you doing wish we could get to know ourselfs better, who knows
It’s so easy to judge when you’re on the outside looking in. People have no idea what inner city kids really go thru
It's not inner city kids. There's plenty of inner city kids who have great lives. These are homeless, inner city kids.The dact that they are inner city kids has nothing to do with it.
Very true. But I'm sure it's not just isolated to inner city kids .
They are struggling all over.
And that's sad.
No child should grow up that way.
@@jaggirl Well duh of course it's not just inner city kids but the crime rate in Chicago is extremely high. Crime and home lessness are usually higher in the inner cities.
@@BizzzyBee true.
But I was making a statement. It don't require a comment...lol
Homelessness is everywhere. There are many contributing factors. One if the main reasons is governments everywhere are not taking care of all the people the way they should. Corruption, greed, selfishness, etc. Plays a big part, amongst other things.
Anthony is the type of kid I would want to adopt. His determination is amazing.
I thought the same thing. Like you can’t not root for him.
There needs to be more people willing to foster children. The system is so broken 💔 😢
Same ❤ love him
there should be a follow up on this. it’s been 7 years since this was filmed. would be interesting to see where all these kids are now in adult hood (mid 20s). looks like anthony is doing well based on his linkedin profile, but i’m not sure about the others.
I cannot imagine walking away from my children and allowing them to either be in this situation alone or causing this situation to begin with! NO WAY!
Kaseys mom and grandma not even caring she’s not with them :(
@@dia.6213 Or a negative abusive one. A lot of people that were abused growing up know EXACTLY what NOT TO DO as a parent. Not all parents that were abused themselves abuse their children too💯
Yes you can - Not one Theist or news media member asks about their loved ones down on earth. All the questions are about how wonderful heaven is going to be, how they will meet all their dead loved ones again
Their OWN loved ones down on earth could be suffering, starving, sick, hurting, homeless but none seem to care! None asks about THEIR welfare!
All they care about is getting to Heaven, singing and dancing and enjoying the good life for eternity!
A nice Sugar Daddy "God" has nothing better to do than to keep billions of people in cozy comfort - an idle, lazy, useless and pointless existence for eternity!
This is why Hinduism preaches Reincarnation
Warriors choose Reincarnation - life, REAL LIFE!
Run TOWARDS pain & suffering. Fight for a better world!
Work alongside God, for GOD IS WITH THE LIVING, NOT THE DEAD!
@@ramaraksha01 I'm going to speculate that you were in fact not speaking to me. I am neither a THEIST nor News media member.
@@daniellenichols9757 Just making an observation - I see volunteers going to Ukraine to fight, we see so many good people doing great things, helping to make this world a better place at great cost to themselves
And yet the top religions preach cowardice! Run away & hide in a fantasy!
Care no more about what horrors are going on in the world left behind, enjoy the good life!
Amazing to see this change!
Even more amazing that no one questions such ideas!
The teacher that took that boy in is a saint god bless her
Oh my God this made me cry from beginning to end. I have been homeless and pregnant at the same time. I always wanted to stay longer at work because I knew I had no where to go. But eventually with some prayers and support I got on my feet. Thank God I didn't have to experience raising a child in the streets. Prayers to every and anyone who is struggling with homelessness.
how about knowing to learn when its smart to keep your legs together?
@@TheCriticalAnalyst how about you keep you ignorant smart mouth closed tight before you make asinine comments like that obviously you have no clue. That was an experience I went through when I was very young. And sometimes in life you might experience things that aren't comfortable but I made it through the storm by the GRACE OF GOD. Keep your stupidity to yourself sir
That teacher that took Roque in is a godsend.
I can’t understand how there is people out here with MILLIONS of dollars with a room for just their purses or 5 bathrooms and there’s these CHILDREN sleeping under cars hoping they won’t move
Blows my mind 🤯😡
Billions
It's called late stage capitalism. 👍
Its called greed.
Capitalism allows for the many of us comfortable in life (by no means wealthy) who give and contribute all we can in situations like this. Like the other who commented, it's pure GREED that the elite wealthy don't always do the same. I think their bubble is so big they blatantly ignore any strife happening outside it.
Because if they paid for everyone that had no money, they wouldn't have any, either. Why is the first thing you people always say is that nonsense? You immediately pawn the responsibility of helping these people off on someone else? Well, those "someone else's" think it's someone else's responsibility, too! So, you know why nothing ever gets done, and these people never get any help? It's because of people that think like you! You immediately act like there's nothing you can do, then pawn it off on someone else - so, nobody does anything!
I was on my own for a while at age 15. I’m now 46. It was incredibly lonely and scary. I really feel these kids. Please don’t bring children into this world when you have no intentions on raising them. Children are innocent. They are not the sinners. You are. By not protecting and caring for your children.
My God, it hurts to even imagine! I feel no stronger pull than that to protect children!!
I bet you miss that life as a 15 year old to some degree. That time you were kind of free, no responsibility of paying bills, not having to work for a living... Just roaming around freely and taking each day as it comes!
@@originalunoriginal4055 no child misses that. Every child wants love and guidance. What a stupid comment.
Same. I was on my own too many times as a young teen. Had to leave home with just the clothes on my back
@@originalunoriginal4055 Are you joking?
Wow. I’m speechless. Every kid was amazing. I love Anthony, if he stays on track, he’s gonna be someone great. He’s nice, smart, driven and extremely handsome. And the teacher and her family are unbelievable. That woman was born to be a teacher, what a genuinely beautiful person omg. Awesome documentary.
He's successful he works for IT
Awesome social worker I see. A feel lher pain
Wow negative 16 degrees out 40 people and 20 got to go I lived in abando for 3 years because of having to leave and other bullshit it was sometime easier just to stay on the.street plus
Y do homeless people steal.from other homeless homelessness and panhandling is a huge problem her in Baltimore with opiate addiction an other drugs it just sucks my gir
I know the pain so well. My so called mother kick me out when I was 13 all because she wanted to be with a man that couldn't be around kids.. Streets are so hard to grow up on
Jesus Christ I hope your mother gets her tubes tied. But where were your aunts and uncles.
Totally hit me and knew that pain the kid expressed when he said he rather be on the street than at home because of how bad his family treated him.. some environment are so toxic and it be ur own blood ..
Thats a girl
Addiction may be involved and whoever does it to any child shouldn't be a parent at all
Yup! All day everyday,
I always thought that it was a CRIME to not house, feed, clothe your kid until they are 18~!!! This is so eye opening and SO SAD!!!
Even beyond 18 if they still need help!
They need help beyond 18 years old.
My son will always have a key to our home
Mannnn! A day ago I was just suicidal. I needed to watch this because these kids inspired me to keep pushing and reminded me that I don't have it as hard as I thought. I have a home, car, food and my 3 kids EVERYDAY to be thankful for. Thru the tears, insults, BETRAYAL, good bad and the ugly I will rise up to maintain my faith cuz better days are coming. Thank u God for my storms cuz I see a rainbow in the distance.
@@dia.6213 thank u
These teachers, liaisons and volunteers are the uncaped heroes! I pray that they receive every resource they need to continue to love these beautiful children! This program is absolutely inspirational thank you.
Kasey is such a sweetheart.... It doesn't matter if she's lesbian, she's an angel. I hate how her family put her out like that 😔
I hate how her grandma was saying how she's puttin her out & then smacks her as she walks past her 😡
I hope she can find a better family to adopt like I did. I was in my 40's when I adopted my new mom. I hope she can find one sooner cuz her blood folk don't deserve her 😇
She was kinda irritating n childish
@@truleekemp5768 the childish part is normal when you’re a child. I do get what you’re saying about the irritating part because she seems a bit disrespectful.
trulee kemp she’s a fuckin child whose been through a lot. Her grandma smacked her. Where she going to learn manners at? Huh? Let her grow
omg she should rock her life! she is one of a kind
The unsung hero in America. The Teachers. What a special person it takes to want to improve the lives of our children. The lengths they will go so that every child has a fair chance blows my mind. We need more people with this mentality.
Hi Jack how you doing
They're not "unsung", in fact, I rarely hear teachers mentioned without all of the accolades and how underpaid they are, etc.
@@orvil9223 They get a lot of attention for being "unsung" because they are not valued for their work when it comes to money. :/
@@halfmoonfullsun And how many jobs do you know that you get all the holidays off, plus the entire summer and let's be honest - not every teacher is a good one.
@@orvil9223 I would agree, not every teacher is a good one. I can say that about almost any job though. They are underpaid and lack resources. The type of stress you can get trying to take care of and teach 20+ students daily is something most people will never know. Also, most teachers I know work those summers with other jobs or work the summer program.
This is terrible and heartbreaking, no one especially kids should be homeless 😔🙏🏾
So happy for Anthony, he really had no family or support in his life, but you can see and hear the determination that he possesses. He has a spark in his eyes that makes me see him as very successful for himself. You can't find a better personality than Anthony has.
I had this one teacher who saw soo much potential in me that she stayed calling my pops on me to get me back in line.
When my pops passed, I dropped out of school because I had no where to live.
She came looking for me to see where I had gone and to tell me someone wanted me to go on prom with them.
I acted as if I was out cause I broke my foot. So after prom, I was dropped off at her house. After the 3rd day of her pressuring me to tell her was happening, I told her.
I never went without since. She saved me. Welcomed me with open arms. I love her. She has since passed.
May she rest in eternal peace🙏🏾❤
Bless you and may your life be full of joy.
I'll NEVER understand how anyone could be a millionaire/billionaire and NOT save as many as you could. We are so lost as a people
How do you think they became billionaires!😂😂 Yet your not doing anything so that the start.
Because then they wouldn't be millionaires or billionaires. The fact that you think like that is the reason you're not a millionaire or a billionaire.
Everybody's on their own trip
@@IIII...... ahhh yes Elon Musk wasn't born into money. Generational wealth had absolutely NOTHING to do with his success.
a million isnt that much. but yes any billionaire should be a hardcore philanthropist
That teacher deserves a medal, she’s got a heart of gold and u can see she actually cares.respect to her and I hope one day someone does the same for her 💯
I’m in tears as a school teacher and foster parent I still can’t understand how parents let their children go! My heart goes out to all of these children I pray for your happiness and love in your life ❤️🙏🏽
Im am rooting for Anthony so much..let him make it with his son..he's a great young man..and I hope he makes it as much as he is trying..
Me too. I hope he remembers this video. Cause one day he's gonna be proud of himself.
theres enough money in this world to not have this ...its beyond a joke ...so sad n i wish them allllll the best ....
Yes, you are right but it is all due to the economic and social system in the United States of America, the so-called " richest country of the world "
@Johnny Ringo Rather blame the economic and social system of the USA but here in most countries in Europe, there is a " welfare system " to help the poor and disabled people in their societies. Remember there is no perfect system in human society as human beings are not perfect
Yes you are correct but mostly due to human greed
I agree
@Johnny Ringo blame parents..... did you see the one where all the children parents were dead.... 😠😠
Anthony is such a beautiful soul. He’s a good kid and talented too. Of course he’s made his mistakes but his talent is undeniable. I pray and hope he’s better now. I hope he gets to know his son better and will be a great example for him later on.
the teacher at the beginning, is quite literally the most compassionate human being (just like most of the educators around the world) and shows some teachers really really truly care for their students on a deeper level than just student/teacher dynamic. i hope she’s thriving and i hope good things happen to her for helping her student the way she did.
I cannot watch all of this....it makes me sooooo sad. Bless teachers man...seriously!! Also these kids are intelligent AF I really really pray they make it out of their situation ON TOP!
i work with the homeless population, and this was hard for even me to watch. kids and teens should never ever be on the streets. i mean, adults should have a place to live, too, but children can't do the things adults can.
@@messywebdev exactly....food shelter and CLEAN water are the BAREST of necessities it is what every human deserve
Amen bluediamonds
@@messywebdev Hi Melisa how you doing
Nah just bless these teachers! Most teachers don't give a fk about whether students even graduate let alone if they are homeless. The teachers and staff in this video were truly some angels!
The pain in Anthony's eyes. His poetry is beautiful.
Edit: He is so well spoken & smart
Hi gorgeous
@@mikephillips5953 hey what's up?
@@kiara198923 am cool dear how you doing
@@kiara198923pretty good dear how's it going with you
I am a high school educator in the rural west USA, and if I had one wish it would be to have everyone over the age of 25 understand that kids don’t have kid problems anymore. They are worried about addiction, food and job availability, housing, serious chronic mental and physical health issues, they are raising their children or their siblings. This is a generation of warriors and servant leaders who are owning their trauma and working hard to break the cycles that created their wounds. They deserve all the love, recognition, support, and help that we can get to them.
If you are under 18 and you are homeless, please believe me when I tell you that you are not at fault, you deserve love and connection and safety. It’s hard, but you haven’t quit yet. Survive to prove your haters wrong, thrive to make the haters jealous. ❤
That teacher is more than amazing. Not just her opening her home for Roque but how she guides him and prepares him for the world like he is her own son. And im rooting hard for that Anthony guy. I hope he's doing well I tried to look him up on fb and instagram but couldn't find him. I wish he never stopped writing his poems coz they're deep and I really feel he could do well enough to get published if he really tries.
When I will be rich, I want to give back and help young people. This is tragedy right here.
well...get going
You'll never be rich if you think like that.
Same thing I said it hurts
Same
Yes my goal as well
Roque always looks like he is on the verge of crying 😢
He seems like such a nice kid
I wish I could do more💔
This is heartbreaking
More? What exactly have you done?
"Each name represents a story, which represents a person, who is going to be awesome someday and that is the list." Wasn't meaning to be balling my eyes out at 8 in the morning.
STAY INDEPENDENT in your music and poetry ANTHONY! I love it!!!
I'm praying for Chicago
pray? stop spending trillions on weapons.
Spend$? Stop voting on same failed party for decades of similar disastrous results! We know it's rigged!..... total failures that keep repeating history, if only everyone unite & demand better change.
Unfortunately it is everywhere and it cost far less to help them now then later. All it takes is the the desire to do the right thing.
Thank you!
@@vandao2847 it doesn't matter which party leads a state..
Homeless children are EVERYWHERE.
This is sad and outrageous that children are homeless in this country. We should all be ashamed.
Why should I be ashamed? I take care of all my responsibilities and I am a big advocate of volunteering & giving back. I don't vote for repeated fail politicians that strip our communities, outsource our jobs, and fight against school choice. Selfish parents & no-good, double talking politicians are the ones who need to apologize, but society will continue making excuses for them & putting these crooks back in office. Ultimately, shame on the parents & they will have to give an account when they stand before God .
The biggest problem is too many communities don’t focus on family structure first and don’t realize how important it is. Then it becomes a culture problem and entire generations are brought up believing that they should be a certain way because of what they see rappers, athletes , movie stars doing or talking about who don’t have their best interest in mind. Until communities hold themselves accountable and get their culture straightened out to remove the bad and toxic things from it nothing will change.
@@misslee3700 exactly right
Most of them had bad parents they either got caught up in drugs or they cannot deal with homosexuals lots of homosexual kids get put out of homes most people love their children but some people cannot go against what they have been taught religiously in their mind they feel like they going against the Bible words and they never want that to happen .Some mother’s pass and the father moves on with another woman leaving his kids in the streets it’s sad but I am not ashame because I have seen where people let teenagers in and they get angry and jump on folks and hurt or kill them. I will pray for them and prayers work
YES ❤️ AMEN IM HIGHLY UOSET WITH MYSELF😔😪🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤍
This was so eye opening. Life is not easy for so many.
That's why God asks us to pray and fast for others when our life is easy
Ms. Rivera was one of my teachers at Gage park she is an amazing soul.
I watched the whole thing and I'm so HAPPY Anthony made it into Casa which helps him pay rent on his own home and help him get his son and get his life on the right path!! So Happy!
There are many RICH/FAMOUS athletes, politicians, musicians, etc. from CHICAGO that places like The Crib should NEVER lose funding or ever have to turn any kid away!!! 💜💜💜🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯💯💯
Agree 💯
If you you paid attention they have to turn kids away due to occupancy limitations and that's EVERY facility like them the one that I work at does the same thing if they have friends family that they can crash with for the night and some do its just not on a regular basis Chicago's problems started many may years ago when the factories shut down and drugs and crime moved in. Places like that get funding from THE CITY places like that aren't a priority
@@francesca9263 Your lack of intellect allowed you to misunderstand Betty's point. Let me reiterate and hopefully you comprehend. There are very wealthy individuals who are from Chicago. It has taken Betty & myself by surprise that those individuals do not "take it upon themselves" to invest in the care of homeless individuals. Although funding does come through "THE CITY" the option is still available for those wealthy individuals to invest in their community. I hope you were able to interpret that in clarity.
RICH/FAMOUS athletes, musicians, ...are usually self centered punks who might throw a few peanuts for publicity , politicians, mostly liars, scumbags and criminals , thats why they're there , to serve satan and his institutions; the corporations and get their blood money doing it .
Exactly. They have enough money to build buildings as big as malls to house these children.
I LOVE KASEY!!!! she has such a beautiful spirit, I really want to find her and see how she is...
I would allow the kids to sleep in the gymnasium at the school, shower , eat and attend classes …
Roque you are the American dream!! Please keep on fighting. YOU ARE WORTH IT
out of curiosity, what makes him the american dream?
@@asiagibson3632 his parents came here with nothing but a dream and a hope of a new life for their children. Even the poorest Americans have opportunities to make any life that they are willing to work for and he is willing and capable of putting in the work.
Interesting, in that case, they all are.
Maria Rivera YOU ARE A HERO. You changed this young man's life in such an immeasurably infinite way, you took him from a dark desolate place that could have led to tragedy and set him forth on a path where he learns he can overcome obstacles and achieve success in the face of adversity. You showed him in a world full of unfairness that yes, indeed there IS good. You are a light in a sea of darkness, you are a shining example of what it is to be a truly good person!!! You show what just ONE person can do to make a difference. And you have inspired me to help others!! THANK YOU 🙏
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🙏 Amen
I would never put my child out on the streets. Especially because I’ve been homeless myself. This ain’t no joke, if you’re not strong enough mentally it will take a toll on you. Sending hugs and strength to everyone❤️
Kacey is beautiful‼️ I hope people show up for her like she shows up for herself.
It's now 2021 and it doesn't matter if you're homeless or not, surviving Chicago period is an everyday struggle.I live here and everyday we're living on the edge.
Now compact your issues with homelessness
@@LeemLovesArt By no means am I making light of the seriousness of homelessness.The point I'm making is that innocent people who aren't homeless are being killed everyday at an alarming rate and the struggle is real in this city for everybody.Nobody here is safe no matter your status.
@@clevername8832 the irony in your ignorant response is showing pure entitlement
@@petrinajohnson5656
Prayers going up to you..i hear about the shooting all the time online also seen documentaries sad pray you make it out.🙏
Man, if this isn't my life story. I'm so proud of roque. And Anthony. Wooooow. He's amazing. I pray he gets his son. I pray Kasey accomplishes her goals. These types of organizations are important especially when these kids have no one to turn to.
I hope your life is much better now 🤗
So weird seeing my username type something I didn't live 😉. I hope your life has changed for the better...& coincidentally I also relate to this documentary but on the educator/social worker side of it!! 😀
@@cb3514 I was looking like I didn't write this. Yes I am studying for social work. I relate to them because of my family dynamic being so toxic and traumatic.
Watching this made me realize how fortunate I was growing up. We didn’t have a lot of money but I always had a bed to sleep in, food in my belly and clothes to wear. My parents were always there for me. Not having the simple things in life Defs would of made me be a different person
I can empathize with these children, my mother suffered from (undiagnosed) NPD, she was hyper-religious and used that as a cover to abuse me, and take out her frustration, along with my step-dad. Many of cold nights on Chicago's West-side I walked to a friends house, or my back porch. I am 50, that part of my journey I am still healing from. I am so glad that these young people have resources that were not available in the 80s. For all of the parents who fail to educate themselves in parenting style just know you are apart of the problem. There are no children alike, they are multifaceted individuals that require patience, as well as guidance. Because some of you lack the appropriate skills to care for them you become frustrated, lashing out at them when you should be their support. Parenting is not abuse at either extreme meaning you can't beat them into who you want them to be, nor can you be desponded and wonder why they failed? Both actions are abuse. If you are not emotionally equipped to rear children, well give them an opportunity, don't be selfish. If you fail, you know it, as well as we do. To this day when I call my mother out on her inappropriate abusive behavior, she retreats because she knows it was wrong, her being exposed is an embarrassment for her. She never thought I would grow up enough to ask her why she treated me the way she did, tell her how wrong she was. The only admissions she said is "parents make mistakes". Then in the same breath deny anything happened, on to I said I was sorry? Go figure!
This is what I want to do with my life help the lost and forgotten children. May they stay blessed
@Yami C Aman
And what have you done to do that? I’ll wager nothing.
@@williamwilson6499 🤣🤣🤣 why u so salty
world needs more people like you . May you stay blessed .
You can & will! May The Lord continue to be with you and them💖❤️
Anthony eyes tell so many stories, this young man is wise beyond his year's 🙏🏿
Thank you to all the people who work with homeless. I don't know that I could watch those young people walk away with no where to go and no one to care. My heart goes out to all of them.
anthony is so talented, and his baby is so cute! i pray all these kids find whatever it is in life they are searching for and everything they dream of. ive been homeless on the streets as an adult. i could not imagine having to do it as a teenager.
Kids should have a childhood. These kids had to skip their safe childhoods. All the minor problems I have seem so trivial after watching this. Respect to all these kids!
A lot of these kids are Olds souls. Funny how they know where they need to be and what's best for them, without even knowing! Brave hearts the whole lot of them. I wish them all the best and hope they succeed to be the best people they can be! Sending love and positive thoughts their way! God bless 🙌🙏! The kids are our future! All of them!
I want to join you and also send some soul warming stuff to these people in need:
I hope they all are well, I hope they'll eventually become much happier and will be always surrounded by loving friends and family, so they never have to be alone again!... 🥺
Love, good vibes, moral support and prays for all the people in need straight from London!
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Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 I ❤
Originally from Georgia. I grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I never saw homeless kids where I lived. I never worried about what or where I'd eat or sleep. There were strong families and churches that worked diligently to have a good community. This truly breaks my heart. 💔 Children deserve better.
What a wonderful teacher to take in that nice young lad. Let's hope these kids do well in life as they truly deserve it
Anthony reminds me of the young Tupac you see the sadness but the strength to fight and make a difference for himself. All of them are really smart and intuitive it's sad when kids can't just be kids having to worry about where they gonna sleep and eat everyday plus survive will age a child beyond their actual age.
Yes
I was thinking same thing! Def young Tupac Vibe!
Exactly
Only problem is that Tupac never had to fight for anything, lol. Tupac went to a performing arts high school and was already doing movies as a teen. You people really believe the image that is created for these people, lol.
"On transfer to the Baltimore School for the Arts, he studied acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet" - quite the tough, gangsta upbringing.
My bad, he was 20 when he started doing films.
@@orvil9223 … clearly you don’t know anything about Tupac
Mrs Rivera, if you ever read this, please know, you are an absolute diamond. I hope your kindness is repaid a thousand times. Really moved me..
This is why I tell my sister & nephew to be grateful. All we ask of them is to make good grades & do their chores.
No one should have to go through this.
Very glad this had an amazing ending!
Housing is a necessity just like food, water , clothing. Shelter too
uummmm.....housing and shelter are the same thing, ma'am, lol.
This was a great documentary. Thank you. I pray everyone find shelter and peace.
Especially with the colder weather coming in
I pray all these kids and the ones who weren't in the documentary are doing good now. It's so heartbreaking to see kids who never asked to be here have to go thru so much because their family wasn't there.
"Each name represents a story, represents a person... Who's going to be awesome someday.".... As she said that and cried, I cried too. That quote will stay with me.....
I wish I could help them all. I’ve been homeless several times in my life. This documentary made me cry, my heart aches for them.
That's incredibly caring of you to write. You would be so great volunteering in any capacity with homeless teens, it would be so critical for them to have an adult that understands just to talk to.
Anthony is a REAL inspiration!! I really hope he's managed to go places and get his child.
He has a real way with words! He's very talented
I wish I could give them all a hug, a place to stay and let them know it’s going to get better.
This jawn from 2014 but all of them are doing great now
I teared up several times watching this beautiful documentary. I am working on a transitional house for young adults in the metro Atlanta area called Angels NPACT. This documentary touched my heart to keep pushing towards my goals.
Thats awesome of you, I hope you succeed at it and it becomes something that helps individuals get on track and become who they are suppose to be in this cruel world
Also that teacher and joque..what can I say she's an angel...some teachers really do care about there kids..
Man it feels so weird to come across this video. I know it’s a really old video, but I know/knew quite a few of these people that were featured in the video. The people from the Night Ministry are people I used to see all the time years ago. And the Anthony guy as well. Although I don’t know him personally, he’s a familiar face that I always ran into. It’s crazy because you never know what people are going through. Also, I know for a fact that many of these people are doing well now. Some I’ve lost contact with, but others I still talk to on occasion on social media. I’m glad that so many of them are doing well now.
I rescued 4 young men thru the years. They all turned out to be great members of society-I have no idea what the outcome would have been to have left them on the street.
Good for you ❤️💖 superstar
You real hero in today's world.. God bless 🦋🙏
This is so sad. I tell my 18 yr old sis she should be grateful that we provide whatever she needs & wants. She only has to simply do chores here & there when most children or teens are in really bad situations with zero support.
Wait why can't Kasey's mom let her stay with her? The grandma & mother being at the Thanksgiving open house really irritated because of how she said they treat her, especially the grandma.
I thought exact same thing ! Sitting there stuffing their faces eating food that the people who are caring for her kid made !! Take your baby home like why would you want her living there ?? some people are just horrible
To be honest you don't know there living situations. She mentioned all of them sleeping in 1 room and that's the best living situation she has ever had. She chose to leave.
@@tomarasmith4459 exactly they are obviously struggling if she says it's first time she had her own space
They might not have been "fair" to little mama --- but as someone else commented, it might be more complicated.
She's described her living situation with her mom & grandma.
They were struggling too..
And top off the hard living with "verbal abuse" of her sexuality.
Lastly, who wouldn't want their family involved when they're still children? Despite the negativity, they still love their family.
The mom didn't even have bus fare to make it to her graduation so idk how stable they are
These ppl have beautiful souls I don’t even kno Anthony and I can already tell he’s an amazing person the fact that he worked and pushed so hard for himself and his son speaks volumes I hope everybody in this is doing great ❤️
Casey is basically saying she doesn't want to take medication because she doesn't want to get addicted. That's exactly why I don't take anything. I feel her for those of you saying that is disrespectful, here's your explanation of how it's not!
This just breaks my heart to see these kids sleeping on the streets. I can’t believe that their parents treat their children like this. If I knew someone was homeless, I would get to know them and offer them a place to live. I’m alone and we could encourage each other as people and treat each other with respect. While they learn at school and so forth.
Karma will come back to hunt the parents as they grow old and they will need them and they want be there. I've seen it happened so many times.
This is sad. The staff at that school really seems to care about them though. God Bless them., And watch over those kids.✝️❤️