Tulane students build tiny home for man who has been homeless for nearly two decades

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • Architecture students at Tulane University designed, created and built a permanent home for a man who hasn't had one for nearly two decades. The students worked on the project for 10 months as part of their final assignment for the UrbanBuild program at Tulane.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 316

  • @dianeleirer9878
    @dianeleirer9878 14 днів тому +75

    THIS is what the world needs more of: people serious about improving the lives of others.

  • @Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn
    @Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn 14 днів тому +199

    As a former homeless person, I thank those who did this for him. I hope he enjoys it for a long time. Blessings to him and those who did this and their families and his too. Such sweet kindness. ❤

    • @marilynjackson5752
      @marilynjackson5752 14 днів тому +14

      This is such a great idea. He gentleman gets a home and the architecture students get to see how construction really works. ❤

  • @singularspace2782
    @singularspace2782 14 днів тому +92

    I hope they never forget how great it feels helping others, and asking for nothing in return.

  • @rayisland23
    @rayisland23 14 днів тому +153

    If this doesn't bring a tear to your eyes, you're not human .

    • @Stephanie-vn6ir
      @Stephanie-vn6ir 14 днів тому +2

      So I guess I'm not human.

    • @AuntieKim
      @AuntieKim 14 днів тому +17

      When he said I wanna die in his home, I lost it. 😢😢😢😢

    • @OptimusOne
      @OptimusOne 14 днів тому +7

      @@Stephanie-vn6ir More like a subhuman.

    • @lasandralucas7314
      @lasandralucas7314 13 днів тому +5

      Definitely, thank you, Students 😊 🙏🏾

    • @SusanSoCal1
      @SusanSoCal1 13 днів тому +10

      I hope a business stepped up with appliances and a bed.

  • @mariaemilianegron
    @mariaemilianegron 14 днів тому +110

    I pray this is a pack of professionals that will start a global operation

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 13 днів тому +1

      Instead of praying why not do something that actually helps and donate your time or money.

    • @emiliaescobar7652
      @emiliaescobar7652 12 днів тому +3

      exactly, I wish I can do this for my sister, who is single/still working/struggling & can't keep up with the rising costs of living!

    • @joelm4847
      @joelm4847 12 днів тому

      @@emiliaescobar7652whaaaaaaaaaa😢

  • @Naveandlaen
    @Naveandlaen 14 днів тому +133

    I love this but it’s sad it took two decades for a few students to help; instead of community leaders and business owners in the area.

    • @audraarndt1824
      @audraarndt1824 14 днів тому +2

      Others may have helped finance this or other projects.

    • @Naveandlaen
      @Naveandlaen 14 днів тому

      @@audraarndt1824 yet the community let it knowingly happen for 2 decades what’s your excuse now hub

    • @Happybidr
      @Happybidr 12 днів тому +5

      Habitat for Humanity and government agencies have all dome many things in that community.

    • @tuckerbugeater
      @tuckerbugeater 12 днів тому

      @@Happybidr it's never enough

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 12 днів тому +2

      @@Happybidr Habitat for Humanity is a great organization

  • @salmineo4132
    @salmineo4132 14 днів тому +92

    Should be a reality for all,a safe space

    • @jp13119
      @jp13119 11 днів тому +2

      There's absolutely no reason anyone should be living on the street. Especially the elderly, veterans and disabled.

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 11 днів тому +1

      @@jp13119Tell that to state and federal leadership.

  • @mkaris1484
    @mkaris1484 13 днів тому +20

    Community service is a required part of a Tulane education. This a great example of the lengths a school curriculum requirement can go. Roll Wave!

  • @Sunny84185
    @Sunny84185 14 днів тому +53

    This made me cry. I was there as a volunteer not long after hurricane Katrina. Thanks for helping him!

  • @genarogers2309
    @genarogers2309 13 днів тому +18

    Great job Tulane students remember YOU changed someone's LIFE for the GOOD awesome job

  • @angied.6874
    @angied.6874 12 днів тому +5

    Such a beautiful story. No one should be homeless.

  • @lynnjames6629
    @lynnjames6629 12 днів тому +9

    THIS is the kind of news story we need to see‼️ 💯 God bless these young people! 🙏

  • @Orangina345
    @Orangina345 13 днів тому +15

    This should become a tv show! They can build a company devoted to this and spread goodness showing it on a tv show.

  • @shantelane2553
    @shantelane2553 14 днів тому +37

    I’m balling!!!
    This man is walking with JOY as a posture. Bless everyone involved ❤️🙏🏽

  • @rubychew6535
    @rubychew6535 14 днів тому +23

    This is what the architecture department should be teaching these young students. By the students using their skills helps them to reenforce what they have learned.

  • @sunshine09944
    @sunshine09944 14 днів тому +21

    what a great story. All schools should have a program where students are doing something for another less fortunate individual. This experience for the students will be with them forever. Affordable housing should be a must for everyone. Mr. Henry - welcome home.

  • @tpenquin.
    @tpenquin. 13 днів тому +14

    That home is beautiful! The passion of the students, is wonderful! So glad to see someone so happy to get a home he deserves! ❤

  • @choosehope8729
    @choosehope8729 14 днів тому +41

    Beautiful story. Can we normalize college projects to always leave tangible results like this? Students are already doing a lot of work. Would love to see projects tackling Superfund sites and restoring denuded land.

    • @joelm4847
      @joelm4847 12 днів тому

      you mean colleges focus on issues that real and practical that’s fanatical !

  • @janamathis4729
    @janamathis4729 13 днів тому +5

    How wonderful!! Now I hope he gets some furniture and appliances for his new home also. He will not have to fear the many dangers of living on the streets again.

  • @laverite1050
    @laverite1050 14 днів тому +28

    Such a cool screened porch. Will beat the heat. So happy this gentleman has a beautiful home to live in. Thank you young architects at Tulane University!!

  • @paula...sister1of12
    @paula...sister1of12 14 днів тому +31

    Brought tears to my eyes. So happy for him! These young people have learned lessons that will last a lifetime. Good job guys! Beautiful home.

  • @jermainesimmons2944
    @jermainesimmons2944 13 днів тому +10

    There are like, millions of homeless people out there right now that are DESPERATE for a tiny house, and this should be an example why we need to find in our hearts to help them get back on their feet and off the streets!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      Use money that our gov wants to give to the Ukraine and house our homeless families and vets....

  • @wendydimon9934
    @wendydimon9934 14 днів тому +11

    They should be incredibly proud. I can’t imagine the struggle of being homeless 2 decades. Hope always survives.

  • @stacystubbs5944
    @stacystubbs5944 13 днів тому +5

    Wow!! This is why I love America. This demonstration of love is awesome.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      If we all did something to give back, what a wonderful country we would have... I ran our church food pantry for
      16 and serve meals to the homeless for 18 years...

  • @sahromohamad5853
    @sahromohamad5853 13 днів тому +5

    God bless this young male and female
    We need more people like you.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 13 днів тому

      Can we leave your imaginary sky daddy out of this?

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      Just be one yourself... easy peasy...

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      @@marcwells03 Someday all knees will bow...

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 9 днів тому

      @@jenscheibner792 so your genocidal sky daddy will have his vengeance?

  • @yvonnemurray5537
    @yvonnemurray5537 14 днів тому +15

    Just thrilled that the Tulane students were able to provide this wonderful tiny home for a homeless person. My only concern is who’s going to help him get furniture, pay for the electricity and water, and surely there will be some taxes involved too. Wish we knew more.

  • @robertgreene4046
    @robertgreene4046 14 днів тому +8

    im sitting here at home watching this myself, as a person in my senior years, and never had a home of my own, but this gives me hope that, god still has a few good people out there, im crying, because this has brought tears to my eyes , my god bless those college students for what they did. their heavenly reward awaits them. GOOD STORY.

  • @cgreen4382
    @cgreen4382 13 днів тому +5

    Thank you engineers! For caring and sharing!

  • @wleighkst1671
    @wleighkst1671 13 днів тому +9

    Beautiful!! Why isn’t this on MSM all over the world?!! I know there are stories like this from all over and why can’t we share the stories to remind us that we are more good than not!! ❤

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      MSM is pushing the world is a terrible place with terrible people...

  • @dianewolfthal704
    @dianewolfthal704 12 днів тому +5

    It is shameful that anyone in the US is homeless.

    • @Robin-xt7yo
      @Robin-xt7yo 5 днів тому

      Right. Wealthy nation with homeless ppl

  • @cheleshows
    @cheleshows 14 днів тому +10

    Everything about this story is what is beautiful about being a person and doing/touching/coming from LOVE.
    All of you who built this home. Thank you.

  • @saraxdouglas8577
    @saraxdouglas8577 14 днів тому +10

    This is news we can all use...💙☮️🙏

  • @colorqueenpin5483
    @colorqueenpin5483 14 днів тому +25

    Awesome job young people 💙💙 God bless you all in all of your future endeavors.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 13 днів тому

      Can we leave your imaginary friend out of this?

  • @BethGrantDeRoos
    @BethGrantDeRoos 14 днів тому +26

    Loved this piece so much. Here on the west coast we have THOW's (tiny house on wheels) groups who live in modern THOW's who are now building THOW's for homeless veterans.🙂 And yes, they are affordable and yes, they help build community.🙂

  • @BeccaHetrick
    @BeccaHetrick 14 днів тому +26

    Hopefully they get to make finishing touches specifically for him...

  • @film79
    @film79 14 днів тому +15

    I love this but i wish they'd given more info? Like how is he going to afford his property tax, electricity, water, upkeep, etc?

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      He is old enough for a SS check and maybe now that he is established he can get a job. I'm sure this
      man knows how to make money and has worked hard to survive these past 20 years... He'll be fine...

    • @tybrown7112
      @tybrown7112 9 днів тому

      In Louisiana, property tax is incredibly low and seniors can apply for exemptions and such.

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 14 днів тому +8

    🥹 Congratulations Mr. Henry, I pray you have nothing but peace and happiness in your new home. ♥️
    God Bless the students whose sweat and energy built this home and thank you. ✨️♥️

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 13 днів тому

      Let’s just thank the students and leave your imaginary sky daddy out of it please

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 11 днів тому

      @@marcwells03people should not force god on people AND people shouldn’t denigrate people who believe in god either.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 11 днів тому

      @@RevLeigh55 even if their God character is abhorrent? Do religious ideas get a free pass no matter how terrible they are?

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 9 днів тому

      @@RevLeigh55 do sky daddy believers push their evil ideology on others all the time? Why do you apologize for religion?

  • @lmb4876
    @lmb4876 14 днів тому +6

    Love the idea,,,now how does the gentleman pay for utilities/taxes and home maintenance?

  • @gayemoonieya219
    @gayemoonieya219 14 днів тому +10

    What a wonderful story. Thank you to these people. We always see the bad reports about young people...we need more of this!

  • @Vinniev007
    @Vinniev007 14 днів тому +10

    Keep building them

  • @BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs
    @BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs 14 днів тому +5

    Saying hello from Chicago Illinois ❤Much success and Happiness 🙏

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods7370 14 днів тому +5

    My town in northern California created a tiny home village with state funds and got almost every single homeless person housed. It works. Our country can solve this problem state by state and tiny homes and abandoned motel renovations are key to this. California is by no means perfect and has shameful problems accounting for the funds it allocates for homelessness but it is doing at least SOMETHING and that something is working in many counties. Now we need to tackle LA and San Francisco.

  • @lisah.07
    @lisah.07 13 днів тому +3

    Beautiful Home.
    Beautiful People.
    Keep the Hope 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏼♥️!
    Well done Students, Well done.

  • @jenn976
    @jenn976 13 днів тому +3

    Congrats to Mr. Benjamin Henry! May he love and cherish his forever home. I hope he had some huge help in furnishing it too. I also like that it’s in the 9th ward. So fantastic for these students. I hope that whenever they get their dream jobs, that for every 10th job they complete (at least), they do something like this to give back to the community. They’ve already started down that road with this great project. Thanks, Tulane University. You are doing something great right.

  • @Mrs.TJTaylor
    @Mrs.TJTaylor 13 днів тому +3

    Now let’s see if he can keep it. There’s a lot of work and expense and responsibility involved in owing even a “free” house.

  • @justagirlsd3000
    @justagirlsd3000 11 днів тому +2

    This is real service! Help those who cannot help themselves, Love Thy Neighbor!

  • @Annie-ZA
    @Annie-ZA 14 днів тому +6

    WONDERFUL! God bless and nurture ALLLLLL OF YOU! 🙏👌😍🥰🤗💪
    Much love and admiration from SOUTH AFRICA. 🌞🌍🦓

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 13 днів тому

      Please leave your sky daddy out of this

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie 13 днів тому +5

    There is a lot more to this story, they had to get the plumbing, electrical, heat, permits, and then he will need things like towels, blankets, dishes etc! This would make a great movie! Love to everyone involved here!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому +1

      They didn't do all this to leave him hanging...

  • @sandiloftis3180
    @sandiloftis3180 12 днів тому +3

    This should be done everyday in our country. Hand up, give hope. Love shall follow.

  • @savannah58
    @savannah58 14 днів тому +5

    You're blessed, Mr Henry. Pay it forward when you can

  • @lynneleeluckdowsing6654
    @lynneleeluckdowsing6654 11 днів тому +2

    Beautiful! Architects of hope, love. solidarity, humanity...

  • @breal7277
    @breal7277 14 днів тому +26

    Awesome young people. Humanity is so random. On one hand, you have a group of doers, creating things for others. On the other hand, you have a person who could be a doer (get a job and make money) but can't. I find this fascinating.

    • @joer.martinez2398
      @joer.martinez2398 14 днів тому +2

      You don’t know what his situation was about why he didn’t work. It is hard for homeless to get a job with no address.
      That is rude of you to judge him.

  • @angiejeanjacques4239
    @angiejeanjacques4239 14 днів тому +15

    How amazing great job 👏🏽

  • @pamela8329
    @pamela8329 14 днів тому +3

    Fabulous project! And it would be nice to see apartment buildings built for the homeless. It would help more people at one time & may help prevent the loneliness they sometimes feel when living alone. I know the money is out there.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому

      Well, we can go to the Ukraine and see if they'll give some $$$$ back?? LOL Biden just increased
      the USA's homeless population by millions with the open border...

  • @user-sn2oq4qt7b
    @user-sn2oq4qt7b 13 днів тому +5

    This should be spread to inspired many

  • @NatHemstreetToo
    @NatHemstreetToo 13 днів тому +3

    Very very cool. More of this, please, for those who had a rough start and zero intervention.

  • @leahartlee29
    @leahartlee29 9 днів тому +1

    I cried so hard! I think this sweet man has some new friends, too! SO happy for him! The young people here are beautiful inside, and out.

  • @danielburubeltz8337
    @danielburubeltz8337 14 днів тому +8

    That is a great story!!! Cheers to David enjoy your forever home 🏡

  • @joannnelson9847
    @joannnelson9847 13 днів тому +2

    I don't usually watch CNN, however, what a story!!!!! What a wonderful way for these students to learn that we are meant to help each other. In this life, there is no greater gift to give ourselves. To each of those students: DO something good with your life!!! You are our hope!!!! Thank you for showing our greater angels!!!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому +1

      CBS Mornings, CNN would never do a story about hope and love... I don't watch any MSM as a rule.

  • @ompaloompa4970
    @ompaloompa4970 12 днів тому +3

    Giving is more blessed than recieving❤

  • @lynnh3710
    @lynnh3710 12 днів тому +3

    Thank you God for blessing this man in a way that also blesses so many hearts, including mine. 💯❤️

  • @81redddd
    @81redddd 13 днів тому +5

    I love stories like these 😁 I wish they would have done a tour of the entire house.

  • @doreenchambers9579
    @doreenchambers9579 12 днів тому +3

    We need more of this. Yes tears in my eyes. Love this story. Thank you. I needed this.

  • @pmabrouk
    @pmabrouk 11 днів тому +2

    May God bless everyone who contributed to this project!

  • @jenscheibner792
    @jenscheibner792 11 днів тому +1

    The most wonderful news I've heard in 3.5 years. God Bless them all..

  • @jennifermorgan8475
    @jennifermorgan8475 13 днів тому +2

    Beautiful, heartwarming story!

  • @SANITIZEDINC
    @SANITIZEDINC 12 днів тому +1

    05:43 it looks like those kids want to hug him. What awesome kids. Bravo.

  • @Robin-xt7yo
    @Robin-xt7yo 5 днів тому

    BRAVO to these young adults. 👏👏👏 My father was a Tulane alum. You youngbloods give me hope for the future of our nation.

  • @Relah-hc4tn
    @Relah-hc4tn 13 днів тому +3

    Wonderful gift! I volunteered in the lower ninth ward after Hurricane Katrina.

  • @absatwell8163
    @absatwell8163 14 днів тому +3

    Love this!!

  • @eattherich9215
    @eattherich9215 13 днів тому +2

    Those sliding porch screens are a great feature.

  • @billlevassiur5891
    @billlevassiur5891 14 днів тому +2

    Great job by those young people. Hats off to them all

  • @pbenson56fran
    @pbenson56fran 12 днів тому +1

    A porch is something to say hi as neighbors pass by. Wonderful story. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @January.
    @January. 14 днів тому +9

    I NEED ONE, TOO.

  • @LouisKatz
    @LouisKatz 14 днів тому +3

    God bless those students and very happy for the Man.

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t 14 днів тому +7

    Beautiful

  • @gracielarojas3200
    @gracielarojas3200 12 днів тому +2

    The World 🌎 Needs SO much more of this Right Now......ACTS OF KINDNESS 💕🙏✨.

    • @deborahzahler913
      @deborahzahler913 11 днів тому +1

      If Loving Kindness was Celebrated and a Way of Life, our World would be a Different Place Healed and Whole. 🙏🎁💜🕊️🕊️🕊️🌍🌈

    • @gracielarojas3200
      @gracielarojas3200 11 днів тому +1

      @@deborahzahler913 Amen to that 😥

    • @deborahzahler913
      @deborahzahler913 11 днів тому

      @@gracielarojas3200 💜

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney6100 13 днів тому +1

    Thank you students.

  • @leslieglasgow4771
    @leslieglasgow4771 13 днів тому +2

    Beautifully done

  • @pfv1247
    @pfv1247 14 днів тому +1

    Bravo, young people! I see the light in yous.

  • @TheTonialadd
    @TheTonialadd 14 днів тому +1

    I’m not crying. You’re crying! ❤️

  • @marjoriekelley4392
    @marjoriekelley4392 13 днів тому +1

    God Bless these Students! Thank you!

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 13 днів тому

      Why not just thank the students and leave your fairytale sky daddy out of it. ?

  • @sarahporter9541
    @sarahporter9541 12 днів тому +1

    I hope this project spreads!!! Fantastic.

  • @doramena1267
    @doramena1267 13 днів тому +1

    Ohhhh my goodness, this one was perfect! God Bless these awesome angels that have done this with luv, may his life in his new home be blessing....❤

  • @1029db
    @1029db 14 днів тому +1

    This is beautiful

  • @jennifermosby5813
    @jennifermosby5813 14 днів тому +3

    Why can’t every city in all states do this.

  • @jerrycarrillo3403
    @jerrycarrillo3403 14 днів тому +1

    This is so awesome if we were all to come together like that we can build so many homes for homeless and they will recover because they would feel loved🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @tinaparrish6930
    @tinaparrish6930 14 днів тому +6

    Good job 👍.

  • @cindythomas5895
    @cindythomas5895 12 днів тому +1

    Crying my eyes out … beautiful ❤

  • @aelet17
    @aelet17 14 днів тому +1

    God bless them all! I truly wish we could keep this going and continually have it funded by donations.

  • @juliechandler8695
    @juliechandler8695 14 днів тому +1

    We need more of this!!

  • @valarieosborne2958
    @valarieosborne2958 13 днів тому +1

    OH MR. HENRY WELCOME HOME!! GOD IS GOOD!!! LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @suzi444
    @suzi444 14 днів тому +6

    Awesome!!!!

  • @Oce67
    @Oce67 14 днів тому +3

    This is what every City should be doing. Every Millionaire should step up and do this. Every Pro Football and Basketball Team and Player need to help. The City should have this for the Homeless.

    • @mjblue84
      @mjblue84 14 днів тому

      I agree!!! Every city in America should be doing this!!!!! What a better and healthier society America would have.

  • @Tims_Gym
    @Tims_Gym 13 днів тому +2

    “Hallelujah! 🙌🏼”

  • @Mary-fv4bn
    @Mary-fv4bn 14 днів тому +3

    David is priceless!❤

  • @lauralove6439
    @lauralove6439 7 днів тому

    What a blessing for Mr. Henry and the students❤

  • @andresvaldes2491
    @andresvaldes2491 13 днів тому +2

    Let me give a shout out to Tulane Univ for doing this.

  • @tammiepressley2684
    @tammiepressley2684 13 днів тому +1

    This is amazing!

  • @greenbyrd3665
    @greenbyrd3665 14 днів тому +1

    Beautiful. 😢