*Update* Here's a little update from Phoenix: Vickie Eichelberger has obtained her papers and has been living in her own flat since October 2023. Peter Moya also found affordable accommodation in early 2024. Unfortunately, his faithful companion, Superman, died in November 2023. Thank you all for watching and commenting.

How can America send Billions of dollars to other countries yet do nothing to help the vulnerable. This isn’t right.🇺🇸

maybe america could focus less on the rest of the world and worry about americans

Veterans should NEVER be homeless. No one should but especially those who fought for this country.

Someone once said "You can judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable". This generation helped to build up America . This is the Thanks they get.

We need to normalize a simple lifestyle and stop normalizing debt. Huge SUVs, huge houses and private universities are simply not necessary. I live within my budget and I sleep better at night knowing that if I lose my job tomorrow, ' be fine. I didn't buy the biggest house. I bought the one I could comfortably repay

This is so scary. I bought a small house before retirement instead of renting and now I think it was the smartest decison I ever made.

All Arizona congressman and women should be ashamed of themselves. In the richest country in the world you let seniors live like that!!! Disgusting!!!

*🌹I was homeless, got into drug's went to prison came out and Heaven came through for me in my finances making $50,000 in 2months in forex bought my first house last week and I'm can't be more proud that I'm right now, God is absolutely done more than enough*

I've been homeless, and it's an empty feeling that you can't understand unless you experience it.

These people lived through the most prosperous era in history. Imagine how bad it'll be for their children when they get old.

What a sad world we live in today, not taking care of our older people

Its pretty heartless of a landlord to evict a 90 year old lady. Shame on him .

I have been homeless for awhile now in Phoenix. I work full time. The cost of living has blown up, but companies refuse to adjust to take care of their employees. My company which claims compassion as a hallmark of their core beliefs, will pay so little that I cannot afford to qualify to even rent a home. Greed is the problem. Greedy landlords, Greedy bosses. Greedy Country.

I am a senior who is now homeless, first time ever, due to rising rental costs in BC Canada. Unbelievable. Very difficult. It may lead to my early death.

That increase in rent should not be allowed. There should be more regulation on housing and food.

This is sheer neglect by the US Government on the citizens of the US. Im just totally shocked at at how little they think of their own. Billions sent to Israel and Ukraine but nothing for the homies. Its disgusting.

No one deserves to be without a home in America, the richest country on the planet. No one deserves to be homeless period.

🌹I will forever be indebt to you I will continue to preach about your name to the whole world to know you have saved me from a very huge financial debt which just little investment thanks so much( Ava Brenda Harry)

I feel ashamed to call myself a human being seeing the erosion of our morals & empathy towards each other..

Im currently living it this year. Never thought id be a single mom and homeless. Been rough since my divorce after 13 years together, then i lost my job and have had a hard time finding something else for awhile. Ive never been in a situation like this and ive been working since 14 and on my own since 16. Just thankful to have a hotel room for Christmas. I finally found a good job, just doesn't start until Jan 9. This job is going to get my son and I back on our feet and im so happy and grateful for it.

Crazy I was homeless here right when Covid started. I stayed in that same shelter and I was probably one of the only few people not on drugs. Literally almost everyone of those people there were on drugs. It was the worse experience of my life, but I’m so thankful for it because it humbled me like no other.

I, too, bought a home five years ago at the advice of a friend. I am so glad that I did because I can manage the mortgage on my social security. God bless everyone.

I've watched many of these homeless videos and I'm so sick of trolls saying it's all drug addicts and lazy people. I guess that makes them sleep better at night thinking it will never happen to them. I'm sure many of these people thought the same way yet here they are.

As a baby boomer in bad health and on social security only, if my only child and her family hadn't taken me in, I would be one of the many living on the streets. During Covid, I went through all of my savings and ended up having to sell my car because I couldn't afford the repairs. My heart breaks whenever I see or hear of the elderly that are homeless.

My nephew became homeless with the housing crash in Cali 2008, Lost his business which was moving people from one house to another. Then the Santa Rosa fires burnt Him out of the house he was living in as the entire subdivision was leveled. He rented a space in a barn. He died of heart failure a year after the fires.

I am blessed. This could easily be me out there on the streets!

My prayers goes to these folks.

44% of all properties bought are now by corporations. The new landlords are big businesses

I’m from west Europe, and I don’t understand why people in America think it’s the land of dreams .it’s a nightmare for most people who get sick and got no social security system.

This sounds so much like what happened to our family. My daughter was diagnosed with 120 degree scoliosis. Our insurance would not cover the surgery until her rib punctured her heart which was 1/4" away. Shriner's of St Louis did her operations which cost 5.5 million dollars. There were so many other things that added up including transportation to and from Kansas, audiologist blood which the red cross charged us $1500 x 6 a pint up front for each operation, x rays, doctors at home, time lost from work. My antiques store was closed more than open so we depended on my husband's salary. It was all too much for him to handle including also having an autistic son in special education so he left us. When he left I was unable to pay the mortgage and insurance on both my home and business. The kids and I got a one room studio apartment. I finally had a nervous breakdown and now we are all living in a studio sized public housing tower. My 1995 Jeep Cherokee was stolen so we are riding buses everywhere. My autistic son rides three buses each way to get back and forth to the community college. We are a paycheck away from homelessness and will never recover.

Please stay strong and keep struggling. My homeless nightmare in America went on 38 years before I was helped by my community. Thank you everyone fighting for the homeless people and are elders who always deserve respect and dignity. They will be housed! It just takes a bit of time.

Im a 57yr single female,trying to find a job, lost my buisness of 15 years,lost my car and one step away from being homeless,I pray God takes care of me.

This is so heartbreaking, especially for the man with the little dog. Im so sorry for ur plight. I hope it gets better❤❤

This is so , so sad. The elderly living like this. Makes me cry. The women' s teeth stolen. My goodness.

in Finland they give the homeless a solo apartment and also get them help with their problems. It gives them a breathing space to sort themselves out and start again. They have found that it not only gets people off the street, gives them some dignity, it is cost effective compared to not doing anything but provide day time shelters so the old problems continue.

It's criminal the way rents have increased.

The rent increase is real. Just before I moved into my new house my apartment announced they were raising the rent from $950 to $1400 a month. I could afford that because that was what my future mortgage payment was going to be but I ended up having to go month to month because Covid led to supply shortages that indefinitely delayed my build and I had no clue when it would be done, the homebuilder wouldn't give me a closing date so I couldn't sign a long term lease. Month to month shot up from &1450 a month before covid to $2150 a month. I ended up blowing through all my savings to cover rent and I just barely moved in as I was down to my last $100 that wasn't tied up in the down payment for the house, closing costs, etc. I was actually contemplating living out of my car in the Costco parking lot next to the school I worked at before I finally received the news that house would be completed

Sad state. No one should be homeless

Yes that's right! 5 years ago at the age of 6o I too became homeless because my entire town burned down! Imagine about 30 thousand people all at the same time trying to find shelter,it's an experience I would never wish anyone. After 4 years and finally being able to find a permanent home, whenever I see someone less fortunate I do what ever I can to help such as getting food, a cold drink and maybe a simple conversation because I will never forget those very difficult times!

“How’s it possible for homeowners in phoenix or Arizona to increase rent that quickly?” “We as the city of Phoenix are helping to create new affordable housing, we fund new developments constantly, my team just bought a hotel to convert into affordable housing for over 55s who are on low income” Damn, the city of phoenix doesn’t care at all for seniors or vets.

The country needs universal healthcare. No one should end up on the streets because of medical costs. This is a barbaric country.

My 38 yr old son died in September from an overdose..he was homeless for 5 yrs..he finally gave up..tired of the struggle..im 67..couldnt afford to house him..im living on 800 a month..hes not suffering any longer.

I am a baby boomer and I remember how low the wages were in the late 1960's and into the early 1980's. They were office jobs that paid anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 per year for a 40 hour a week job and that was considered a good job. What were young people supposed to do back then? I never, ever considered working in fast food so my first jobs were in banking - YES banking!!!! This is not the baby boomer generation's fault!!!! I am 75 years old now and have a real pension and SS but if my parents had not left me money then I do not know what I would've done!!!! I worked for 44 years!!!

This was very disheartening to watch. Many of us are just one accident, health crisis, or job loss away from homelessness. Once you're homeless, it's extremely difficult to climb back out of that hole. I don't know the solution but radical ideas are needed.

I love living alone in my van at night. It's 100% dark. I park in a safe, quiet place. No rent. No utilities. And no health insurance bill-the VA covers me. Homeless for life; and no regrets.

THIS IS WHY I STAY SO HUMBLE AND GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING I HAVE. AND WHAT I DON'T HAVE, I DON'T NEED.

This is heat breaking and scary to end up homeless. I am single on a fixed income. I don't know what I would do if I didn't own a house. The only sad thing is I ended up in debt fixing all repairs builder failed to do and thought of having to rent because of massive debt scares me. My heart breaks for these people. I cried watching this video

The takeaway that I see from this is that entering retirement as a renter is very dangerous. Of course, if one is well off and can easily afford the rent, then no problem.

This happened to me. It was really difficult. Still fighting. Dealing with the late stage cancer for the second time.

@24:02 the irony of a boarded up abandoned house on a street lined with homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk in tents..

I'm 65 1/2 years old struggling to make ends meet I haven't succeeded Social Security is not near enough for the cost of living and to keep a roof over your head sure is a slap to my dignity it's getting harder and harder to stay alive

I can’t watch this. I became homeless 9 years ago but I was able to get assistance and got off the streets into apartment. But I live at the mercy of my landlord. If my rent goes up too much i’ll Be out of the streets again. I am 68

i moved from US to my homeland Africa...best decision i ever made for myself....... In america you never know how you will end up

I have just recently returned to Phoenix after 13 years. The rent here has gone up 300% since 13 years ago.

Homeless at 90???? I can't imagine how hard that must be???

When working in Montana I filed for disability. My lower back is terrible shape. I was told within a year I would have it. It took longer and my money run out. One Sunday after church I packed up my things and went to a shelter in the town nearby. I fared better than most. Some people had no transportation or anything. It took another six months until everything was approved. There's alot if the population who's one month between having a house and homelessness. Thanks for sharing.

I am 69 and not far from that situation. Things are too expensive and government is a lie

I really feel for these people. I remember looking around town on my bicycle for a place i might be able to safely sleep. I was a stones throw from being houseless. I was frightened and depressed. I had applied for a HUD apartment and had been waiting 3 years. My number finally came up. I so appreciate every little thing i have. It's a blessing!

Why in the hell would you ever “support” your best friends widow 😂🥴

Sending my love and prayers to Vicky, Ricky and all the homeless out there. This could be anyone of us. ❤

I am 64, so glad I bought a home when they were still affordable $46K ( Tampa bay area) it's paid for so I got that going for me

Justa Center is a fabulous organization. If you feel moved to help them. I left Phoenix but still love the city and people.

You give your daughter a ranch and then she lets you live on the streets? How awful.

I’m from Casa Grande, AZ and I was shocked to see how much homelessness has increased. 10, 15 years; there was little-to-no homeless people, now it’s a common sight. 😢

My mom is 81 and has nothing to worry about. We take good care of her.

It looks like this is deliberate at this point because this homelessness is bad everywhere. I remember in the 90s it wasn't this bad.

I thank God for my mother. After tearing up my right arm are a third time due to lifting heavy patients; she held my settlement money. We looked for something I could manage if I became totally disabled. That was 30 years ago. I bought a small double wide with the money. Best move I ever made. I thank her for making me listen. I also would have been homeless; with the increase in rent.

So sad that our country squandering money to everything but not to these poor unfortunate folks😢 What is a disgrace !!!

This is what 40 years of capital cashing out labor as a standard yearly business practice looks like. It all started in the 80s. Capitalism just gave up on caring about human lives. You just work, earn money for your employer, earn just enough for yourself to pay your daily bills and then your job gets cashed out, then you get another job that gets cashed out, this repeats until you are too old to get another job.

I've been homeless and broke for a long time due to the high prices,, I found a way out, we have food and shelter in the mountains God gave it to us, this saved my life

I feel sorry for the homeless animals 😢

Once ya fall into a hole it’s very hard to climb back out

Today families have to pull together and take in thier parents and grandparents. The grandkids can enjoy the love of grandparents in the home. Living alone today is a luxury.

I would never go to Arizona now, horrible how people are ignored kicked aside like garbage.

This is and understatement of the problem! Lost a friend camping behind a circle k, 77 year old man with no where to go. Died in a small tent it was over 110f with high humidity with swarms of insects. Too sad!

I am a baby boomer and it saddens me to see this going on to all the people who made America strong Vietnam Veterans etc. Shame on our government!!!! I and my husband are Veterans as well. If it weren't for my smart husband leaving the city and moving into a rural town outside of El Paos,Tx. we would be in same predicament. We own our home free and clear and we get free health care times are tough this economy has me worried

My rent was about $700. Then the boom. Over three or four years, by the end of 2019, it rose to over $1,200. And it was headed up. I moved to Arkansas.

A very sad and compelling documentary that, reflects the pervasive homelessness epidemic in the States and those, that, are unfortunately, forced to face it😔 I have a deep passion and love for North America (since I began travelling there in 2018 and was also, homeless myself long ago in a period of my troubled youth) but I have witnessed the decay of the metropolitan cities within the USA and the increasing crisis of national homelessness and find it shocking that, such a rich and magnificent country would allow their population (especially, the elderly, disabled or, the veteran's that sacrificed so much for their country) to suffer to such a degree without offering the supportive solutions that, the government are more than capable of subsidising. Thank god for the charitable organisations that, are fighting so tirelessly to make a difference. It is a very heart-breaking situation and I hope that, the people who featured in this film found the stability, comfort and supportive help they need and deserve 🕊🌠🕊🙏🕊🌠🕊

She didn't answer the question about preventing rent increases. She avoided it. Which is what's driving a lot of people to homeless status. Rent maximizers. They don't care how much they raise the rent as long as they have someone else that will pay it.

We have that problem in Sweden too. There need to be put in place some possibility for these people to find a room mate to share rent with. Some connection center where people can meet and connect. Rather go together and live 2 or even 3 people in a home than being homeless.

There is a real need for home Ownership, reducing rentals But homes are too expensive And property taxes should Be Banned.

Sad they cannot at least stage dumpsters and port potties.

The world’s wealthiest country and this is happening ? wtf is wrong with governments. It’s not just the US . Hearing about that 90 year old lady who was evicted broke my bloody heart. I pray she finds shelter

Ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Smart people, talented people, people like you and me, whose lives took a turn ... what this documentary shows is that we should count our blessings everyday for what we have, only God knows if our lives can and some will take a turn such as this in the future.

Homelessness is all over the world and it is a crisis. There needs to be more housing everywhere.

Great job Arte TV. Thank you for reporting what is really going on in America. This is the first time I have seen a report from Arte TV, now I look forward to more, I live in Pasadena, CA, once again, great job Arte TV.

The following contributes to the scarcity of affordable housing in many cities 1) Fewer landlords accepting Section 8 vouchers 2) the gentrification of older neighborhoods 3) the "don't build affordable housing in my backyard" attitude 4) private equity firms becoming landlords 5) cumbersome & convoluted bureaucracy prevents the development of multi-unit housing.

A big difference! I grew up in the 60's, 70'. and 80's. New York, L.A. and San Francisco. 1970 NYC I made $2.00 per hour. Take home about $66.00. My rent was $40.00- So in one week I could pay my rent and have money leftover for food, movies, etc. Life was good, no worries about rent. Darn!

Rent here in NSW Australia is $3000+ per month and that's just a standard 3/4 bedroom house . Most young ones live at home with their parents "like my daughter & partner and toddler" because of rising rent prices.The Australian dream of owning your own home is non existent these days unless you have a wealthy family or work yourself and your partner to death everyday,the deposit needed is hundreds of thousands of dollars.Just paying the extremely high rent it's a struggle to live and save enough deposit

1.1 million people that watch this should send this to Congress!

The same thing is happening in Florida since covid!! Im not on the streets yet, thank God!! I live in my RV on my sister's property. But i had wanted to get into an apt but rents have tripled here so, i cant move. Its been almost 5 yrs now. Im a 68 yr old white woman. My only bad habit is smoking cigarettes. Its criminal whats happening to our seniors. People who had worked all our lives, until they couldn't anymore. Shameful. I'm so sorry folks. 😢❤❤

I was homeless for 3 years, thanks to LAFH I recovered from homelessness within a year after being housed, and it's been almost 5 years since then I've always have had a job, and now have two jobs, so I'm paying back to the economy fast & plenty. We need more people to help, there's not enough!!! it took over half a year for LAFH to get me housed after applied. I appreciate their support and efforts and will make donations when I build better wealth. Huge homelessness means poor leadership!

The video is very informative, seems to me the most important thing to to keep an RV any vehicle maintained. If you have a house you STILL have to maintain it and a vehicle is cheaper than for example having a house with a roof leak or plumbing issues. So keep maintaining your vehicle at ANY means!

When I was homeless back in 79 I saw so many people who suddenly lost everything.

A nation's development has to be measured in how it treats its most vulnerable members. Everyone is just 1 step away from misery.

Terrible that we can help other countries in need of help & in our cities there's people that need help in every meaning of the word. Sick Sad World

I am 58 in BC Canada I have a disability but by the grace of god I was able to get into a 55yrs and older seniors apartment building 3 months ago. It has many support amenities and my life is stable again but the homeless crisis is not going away. I have a pt job and can barely make ends meet.

This is so heartbreaking.

My rent increased by 31%. Times are truly hard. 😔