After years homeless in Portland, woman transitions into housing

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After years homeless in Portland, woman transitions into housing

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Жыл бұрын

Tara Pietromonaco has been living among car camps on NE 33rd Drive in Portland for three years. Now, finally, she’s moving into a place of her own.
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@brendad940 Жыл бұрын

I feel for Tara and I'm so happy she's found shelter. My young adult son and I became homeless 10 years ago and there just weren't any options for us as I am legally blind and disabled and was afraid to be anywhere without him. We spent some awful time in the worst motels on Mclaughlin which is all we could afford with him working full time. It was a nightmare neither of us has fully recovered from. The minute you become homeless you are invisible to people and automatically considered less than. If it weren't for my incredible strong son I wouldn't be here today. I hope the rest of her family gets help too.

@Yourmomsfavoritetoy69 Жыл бұрын

How can you be so ignorant have you not heard of legally blind people living regular lifestyle with some challenges. People who don’t let there disability control them are stronger then most ! There is such thing as a phone setting for blind people believe it or not I’m sure your phone has a setting just for that.

@brendad940 Жыл бұрын

@@Yourmomsfavoritetoy69 how can you be so ignorant to assume being legally blind was my only disability? I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

@lavenderflowersfall280 Жыл бұрын

@@brendad940 I don't think they read the rest of your post. But I think you're right the moment you don't have money or somewhere to call your own people don't see you as human.

@Mr.Freeze8754 Жыл бұрын

@@Yourmomsfavoritetoy69 your an ignorant cold hearted person ..no compassion for any one ,,karma gets you for this

@kelseytroxel5498 Жыл бұрын

Thank you KGW, thank you Blaine for seeking Tara out and helping her. It’s certainly not in your job description, you went the extra mile and that says a lot about you!

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@thomaswilliams8640 Жыл бұрын

I personally know Tara. Thank you so much for helping her. I am so happy knowing that she is off the streets.

@sabrinay9430 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see an update with her. A lot of homeless are stuck in their mindset. Drugs and alcohol, mental health issues, not wanting to leave a boyfriend or girlfriend behind, not wanting to follow any rules or keep a job. It's not always about affordable housing, it often goes deeper then that.

@jacque1900 Жыл бұрын

unfortunately you're Right& the truth they don't tell you is that housing they claim you get into> keeps you protected for 6 months? like the little house project 6months out you go& someone else on list moves in, which is Great for those that want to find a Job& work? but than you see how Apts/housing are MF unaffordable & Landlords getting rich off tenants misery How many landlords/managers Committed fraud with Emergency funding during covid? Kotex Oregon Needs to see REAL Change..How about enforcing Laws in U.S.❤

@hikinggirl1601 Жыл бұрын

Spot on. It is not about housing but the willingness to quit the drugs and look for work.

@brendabrock7702 Жыл бұрын

This is a GREED problem across the United States where the WAGES are too low to support housing! About half are working full time! WTH is wrong with this country!!!!!

@galegrazutis964 Жыл бұрын

That's right l agree you put all homeless funding into helping the working poor and the junkies and criminals get ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!

@sanjayprakash4694 Жыл бұрын

That’s totally awesome that she got a apartment thanks to join & KGW I’m very proud to see homeless people getting the help to get off the streets I’ve been homeless for 7 years living out of my car & now days it’s very rough & for me to see this gives me hope

@thomaskelly2430 Жыл бұрын

Very touching very good news. Thanks for helping her.

@anneavram9210 Жыл бұрын

Good work and hope to see more people getting help

@janisg7409 Жыл бұрын

She is blessed to get an apartment, it was nice to see people helping her.

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

Her first question was can her boyfriend stay there? Ridiculous.

@mateovncnt7411 Жыл бұрын

im from Portland visiting in Bakersfield and this warmed my heart to return and help out with this ...🎉

@bajoobiecuzican Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen what some homeless people do to the free housing they are given. Many trash the place within six months. Unfortunately you can’t make them care enough to keep the place clean. They just DON’T CARE ! Make them work! Make them abide by accepted standards! If they really cared, they likely wouldn’t have gotten into the situation they’re in.- I’m sorry if this sounds insensitive. We just need a better way of dealing with the problem!! Giving them a free ride is not the answer.

@theresewheeler1498 Жыл бұрын

Wow it is such a compassion guy taking care of the homeless

@themasterrogerdelgado Жыл бұрын

And it only cost taxpayers a million dollars for her. What a bargain.

@RyanRuark Жыл бұрын

For everything else that’s being said about this situation, Blair’s coverage has been absolutely outstanding. Thorough, nuanced, and honest. THANK YOU.

@sanjayprakash4694 Жыл бұрын

Thank you join & kgw god bless u for helping her out seeing this I got tears rolling down my face just knowing there is hope for me also

@Jinxpowza Жыл бұрын

I'm praying for you, Sanjay. There is definitely hope for you too!

@sanjayprakash4694 Жыл бұрын

@@Jinxpowza thank you & god bless you

@AS-cc8mp Жыл бұрын

Tara is very blessed. Hopefully we can make changes to help more people like her within North America.

@stevebraga4349 Жыл бұрын

good example for kids growing up that if you commit crime you will be ok someone will provide you w housing that you don't have to work for it...

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Don’t go in the military and sacrifice your life , Time and family though because you’ll get nothing. If you’re a woman who’s had years to help yourself but didn’t, you get free stuff. Awful.

@Rahel8811 Жыл бұрын

God bless you praying that all can find a home and keep hopeful.

@lindamerchant123 Жыл бұрын

A great story she's off the street!!

@mickeymouse6894 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tara!

@RyanRuark Жыл бұрын

Also - kudos for getting such good audio in all that wind

@Skipper_geriatric_chihuahua Жыл бұрын

I'm grateful for you

@992001jeffr Жыл бұрын

Why do you never hear the words “job”, or “work” in these stories? It’s a nice thing they did for her, but there will never be enough free houses for those who choose not to work.

@bestrealredhed Жыл бұрын

She's on SSI, and will have to pay some amount of rent. Says it right in the story, pay attention

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

I’m 2 minutes in and I see so many problems. So she did time, she isnt married , she didn’t get a job. Looks like it’s her own fault. I can’t feel bad. Now she gets a free house? How about tax payers losing their house they paid for? Do they get any help? Do men get help? No. So another irresponsible woman gets a handout. I feel so bad for all the make veterans who don’t go on the news hoping to get free place.

@amandanewcomb6628 Жыл бұрын

God Bless the Outreach team and the new serices

@marycolby6235 Жыл бұрын

Was n tears watching this.

@thathobbitlife Жыл бұрын

Oh Tara, bless you

@plicketyplunk Жыл бұрын

What do you mean she got stuck in the chaos? She is part of the chaos. I am glad she has a roof over head and I hope she uses all her strength to keep from returning to her old life.

@rustyshackleford4801 Жыл бұрын

This is what homeless people need, homes. Not shelters are jails. Homes

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

Jobs, they need jobs. Tax payers have them.

@jamwest3146 Жыл бұрын

Why don't you give them homes ?

@brumbyfreedom329 Жыл бұрын

Most positive news reporting experience I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for helping Tara get back on track.

@wrandy1414 Жыл бұрын

Finely a good news story 😁good luck in your new home

@phyllisjeanfulton Жыл бұрын

I hope we can help the majority who need the boost into a warm house. 😊

@sharonhutchison5923 Жыл бұрын

I sure could use an adjustment. My boyfriend died and left me behind. There was no money for anything. There still isn't. I have two big ass dogs that keep me from some things. One of them is housing. I've been out here since June 8, 2015. 2,752 days ago. It's been a really long road. I lived on whatever I could scrounge up. It took me a couple years to get the hang of this homeless thing. 2022 has been a challenge. A lot of bad things have happened. Devistating things. Pushing sixty and tired. So tired. I knew this lady. She's pretty cool.

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

Get rid of the dogs.

@sixteezchild Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for Tara! Bless her heart...you could see the confusion and apprehension on her face! The silence will be deafening for awhile! I pray they all find comfort, peace and love in their new home! I pray they can make this work for them!

@sdays59 Жыл бұрын

Drugs and alcohol addiction.

@tonyahenry8166 Жыл бұрын

I was homeless for 3 months I happen to get 2 jobs while being homeless & im back in an apartment.. you can do it

@jamwest3146 Жыл бұрын

You may not feel like it, but you are a hero! Way to go.

@eddiekulp1241 Жыл бұрын

As inflation increases , and better jobs continue to disappear, wage increases are so small that workers have less the problems only going to get worse . Rent increases that have been happening are not justified . Supply and demand explanations are b.s. It's greed

@TheML1111 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. It sounded like the “help/free housing” depends on the primary organization being able to collect or involve social security. What is the situation if you don’t have a SSN? If you haven’t ever paid into or even if you’ve opted out of social security are you not eligible? Nothing is “for free” in this world. That’s a constant, someone is getting something.

@lucasnoling7363 Жыл бұрын

I will say it for the 100th time. You can start at Amazon tomorrow. 18-20/hour with healthcare day one. That is enough to get a crappy apartment and get off the street. I know because I did it. You have to want to help yourself. The opportunities are out there and available. And they will literally hire anyone. You don’t even have to pee clean. You literally just have to show up on time for your shift.

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

She’s been to jail and gets a free house while veterans who have sacrificed get nothing. She’s had years to get a job.

@meggrotte4760 2 ай бұрын

It's pretty hard for people to find employment when they've been in jail You have to find services that can really help I worried about Being homeless in america because of my stress disorder I moved to a country where i'm skilled labor, and i'm only required to work twenty-five hours. If I was healthy, sure I could work three jobs in live in america. I know lots of people.They have three part time jobs I started working on the issues in my life when I was in my teenage years. I knew I had to live some more quiet and stress free as possible. My faith and christ kept me from having great difficulty. At least in regards to living in the states

@kingafendikingafendi8897 Жыл бұрын

I'm homeless and destitute for 20 years , what we want is privacy , if you give them in a same space they wouldn't want , too many characters and attitude , to avoid any unpleasant encounter they needed individual space , washing machine and dryer and also more shower area I'm professor asd 😜

@launanisbett1051 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you guys bless you guys so much 🙏❤️🙏🦸🦸❤️

@karlabritfeld7104 Жыл бұрын

How many more are living on the streets in Oregon?

@vidanaps714 Жыл бұрын

I’m amazed by these generous group of gentlemen who are sensitive to the needs of others ! So happy for this sister ! Thank you Lord for their wonderful generous kinds actions …..🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌍🌍🌍🌍😓😓😓💖💖💖💖💖

@brenda5703 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work what a blessing!!!

@BronxBombers_726 Жыл бұрын

Why do people make things harder. It took me a minute to try and understand this guy? He said a lot over something that didn’t need to be done. Plus it looked windy and cold..

@janellegarcia-grimsley3203 Жыл бұрын

So happy for her I been to prison and I have lots of friends n family but I had it tough I was afraid but I didn't give up and I had to work n get out of so many situations and I Kno this will help be safe and stable be good to yourself

@rcasey81 Жыл бұрын

God bless Tara. Let's all please keep her in prayer.

@meggrotte4760 2 ай бұрын

Can't they do this in california

@jamwest3146 Жыл бұрын

So they found one whom most could feel sorry for, and identify with. Are we supposed to believe that she represents the usual homeless person? I do not think that she is typical.

@nikkil8472 Жыл бұрын

This is nice what they are doing for these people!

@cynthiadorn6061 Жыл бұрын

Answer to prayer! Thank you! Glory to God!

@portlandoregon3697 Жыл бұрын

If you want to get rid of homelessness creat a sugar tax and use that money only for homelessness mental health and drug and alcohol treatment. Put the most vulnerable at the top of the list the elderly and poor health. Easy peazy

@nickyc829 Жыл бұрын

There was too many NGO (non governtment organized) But there too many homeless each year ,I think hard to handle it , it much better GOP ( governtment organise provide)

@jamesstpatrick8493 Жыл бұрын

It more likely she won't work it out.. Get a good job and donations and be accepting to change.. Criminals deserve at minimum 2 chances to get on their way back to society

@Mr.Freeze8754 Жыл бұрын

If it strange that on the other post people are complaining like children about it but not on here I wonder why. 🤔 Funny how people don't know there situations but yet do judgements on them

@j.vi-geant6784 Жыл бұрын

Business Insider ran an article this week 12/16/22 on how one person on S.S.I. (bc they are federal funds) CAN own a mortgage for an actual house.

@jupiterstone827 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@thathobbitlife Жыл бұрын

JOIN 💞🙌

@meggrotte4760 2 ай бұрын

D*** why can't they do? This in california

@azucarmorenita1 Жыл бұрын

❤

@mrrobertwolfiii1079 Жыл бұрын

Way to get with the could go!

@hollykelley2369 Жыл бұрын

NOT ALL HOMELESS PEOPLE ARE DRUG ADDICTS AND X PRISONERS .

@jamwest3146 Жыл бұрын

Just most of them. :)

@johndonaldson8979 10 ай бұрын

Move em out. we got migrants coming into U.S. we can't let them see this. They might get discouraged.

@jericheatum9474 Жыл бұрын

I love this success story! Needed sie good news. Thanks

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

How is this success? She has been out of jail for years, doesn’t have a job, hasn’t helped herself at all. Now she gets a free place to live? What about the rest of us struggling with jobs and bills that no one helps? She doesn’t help herself so tax payers get to pay? Success would’ve her earning her own place to live not off everyone else’s back. So many men dont get help, so many veterans. She went to jail for identity theft and gets a feee home. Veterans risk their lives, sacrifice and get nothing. What a crock of crap.

@edwinro77 Жыл бұрын

Great

@HIAHomelessInAmerica Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@neckmangler Жыл бұрын

It's about time media people started helping instead of politicizing or opinion crap. You Might want to follow Elon's lead. It's not easy to leave what you know.

@vallee7966 Жыл бұрын

One F’kin woman? Are you kidding me rite now? 😆😂🤣

@dcg590 Жыл бұрын

A criminal no less. How about a veteran who deserves a place?

@athenarockett3088 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tears

@nordicvolkan Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍

@PinkYellowGreen2023 11 ай бұрын

Anything is possible through Christ!!!

@madmax8620 Жыл бұрын

Wow..amazing. Everything solved now.

@TheGreenvillestar Жыл бұрын

We love Blair she is awesome 💯❤

@jezibelvoss Жыл бұрын

I have one thing to say to her. From my own experience... Apparently, its a thing in Oregon, i had no idea. Dont talk to your neighbors and do not let them know you are on housing. I not only lost my apartment after 7 yrs of tenancy, but i lost everything i owned. They literally took everything i owned to the dump and sent me the bill.