Thank you all for the support I’m her son and I split custody with my dad and mom and she has a house and a car now and we r happy and sometimes when I feel sad I watch this video and I cry and I read the comments saying everyone that she’s a strong person and it just makes me happy

I love this mothers attitude "just because you're homeless it doesn't mean you stop living, learning, laughing, helping others."

At least she is trying a lot of moms just leave She is a great mom

God bless this woman and her children. To have such a positive attitude during this very hard time in her life.

mothers are so strong

This is why I drive a van. If for some reason I ever lost the roof over my head, then I'd convert my van into a mini home on wheels

My children and I were homeless,we slept by abandoned apartment stairs,I had lost my disability,and the guy I was with didn't help out,he said since I had kids I should pay all the bills. I was told that so many times that I believed it. God helped us, it took awail ,I started working part-time it still wasn't enough to get my own place, I kept trying I prayed and moved out of state to a church shelter with youngest child. The shelter helped out with housing programs I'm very grateful. God bless.

Stop judging this lady... You could end up homeless at any moment. So she smokes 1 cigarette we gonna stone her for it. A lot of people smoke & free cuz others give it to them. So she smokes we going to stop praying. Please don't be cold hearted. I have two small kids right now & in 2 years I could be in a shelter since I'm very near not affording my home. STOP THE HATE!!

I have been paying attention to the homeless situation in Vancouver for about 2 years now. What I have found: There are more homeless people living in cars, vans and campers, than living on the street. Most of these people have some kind of job, but not enough to afford a home. These are otherwise 'normal' people, and you would never know they are homeless. There is a stigma that homeless people are drug addicts, lazy, and criminals, but this is not true. The ones that get noticed are these type, because the others try to be as unobtrusive as they can.

May God Bless this lady and her children

she is so precious you can tell she has some issues but yet she loves her kids so much..god bless her

To be homeless is a miserable and painful existence I can say that because l’ve lived it and survived it. And swore to god that l would never go through that again ever.

I cannot imagine what the struggle this woman daily endures is like. I hope they are off the streets now!

My heart goes out to this family. Homelessness is more than not having a home. Your pride, self worth and dignity becomes in question. How do I know? I was once homeless myself.

My prayers to this family...

This would destroy most people - this woman is remarkable.

Smoking is how this dear lady copes with stress. But for her health and her children's sake, I hope she quits. I am angered by how we always have money for wars and other countries, but what about our own.

I pray this lady and her kids get off the streets. No one deserves to be homeless and struggling.

"All he knows is that he's cared for" BEAUTIFUL ❤

I was homeless with my son off and on since the day I gave birth. Not because I am lazy. But because it's hard with no transportation, no family or friends to help. I couldn't get my son to daycare and I couldnt get to work. Some times I didn't have enough for rent after buying diapers, sippy cups/bottles, food, hygiene products, lights, water, garbage. I bounced from my own home to shelter about 5 times. Shelters charge about $10 a night here in Pensacola Florida. And when you have a baby on your hip, that's alot of money. I help cardboard signs on the side of the road with him, lived in tents, lived in a car, etc. Alot of people judge saying they have been in our shoes. Well honestly, no you haven't. If you were in our shoes, you wouldn't judge us. Homelessness is real. And not all choose to be homeless.

God bless this family!! Such a sad video!

Gee why do ppl Judge. I just pray God takes good care of this family. The mother loves her family no matter what happens worse to good good to worse.

Yes, WHERE ARE THE FATHERS? WHY SHOULD THEY GET A PASS? MANY WOMEN HAVE TO STRUGGLE ALONE TO FIND FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN CREATED BY BOTH OF THEM.

Shes a hero! I pray for all Gods best in Jesus Christ name.

I pray this woman and her family are blessed. May angels surround them.

Is so SAD. One day you can have everything. Then the NEXT Day you can have NOTHING!!!

This is 2019 now I really hope they've gotten a home by now she a very good mom .God Bless that lil family .

These videos make me understand how thankful I have to be for the life I have.Life can change in the blink of an eye

I hope this family has found a home of their own. God bless in my prayers everyday

Making the best of a very bad situation reveals a kind of strength that most of us do not have. Taking care of your children in this kind of scenario is inspiring, just to make sure they are fed and clothed and loved each day is extraordinary. To not give up, to keep the faith and to hope that tomorrow will be a better day for them is what most homeless people need for a role model in a depressing situation. They need a tiny home!!!

When you see a homeless person smile and realize the past 10 years of working and "having" money, I cant remember a single time I've smiled. Really goes to show how little happiness money really supplies.

Please come to Windsor Ontario and live in my House for no cost as much time as you need to.

Any updates on this family?

"I don't know how to get angry." Oh God, that is just touchy.. So touchy i wanna cry. I hope you and your kids can get a better way.

They sleep in a tent in a field somewhere when 3 of her kids are living with her father? How on earth do you take in 3 of your grandchildren and not the rest. Why on earth would they not camp in the family garden....? These are just questions and not criticisms. I lived in a caravan in my boyfiend’s parents garden for 6 months and therefore would not wish this upon anyone, especially those with kids. I hope that this family find a permanent place to stay and mum is successful in her job hunting x

Wow what strong women. May God bless and protect this family through difficult times 🙏

Your tenacity and optimism are inspiring. May God hear your prayers, bless you and your children and end your suffering.

It's heartbreaking because l was there and l attempted suicide because the pain was overwhelming and l just wanted the it to stop.

stay strong have faith in God my heart goes out to one's that struggling to find work pay bills buy food

Yes , I was homeless too. Life is unpredictable. .

I've been homeless before and seeing a homeless family broke my heart. because the kids. i hope their stable now

Having to wake that cute little boy up very early in the morning while he clearly wants to still sleep breaks my heart.

I have been homeless several times often struggling to keep a positive mentality in the face of my child. I appreciated every head up I received and every open heart who embraced me and my baby. I had a few select who pretended to help until after the food stamps were gone or a boyfriend came around, I tired of that kind of heartache and found myself on the streets some nights not sleeping to watch over my child as she slept. I had money every other day from selling my plasma to get a room other days until space opened at the city salvation army. It's not easy to be on your ass hoping you do the right things in the eyes of your child in such a demeaning low in life, I had employment here and there when the hours allowed me to work around my daughter school scheduling. I didn't feel like a good mother but now that my daughter older and we have stability she reminds me that I'm awesome and she is happy to have me as her mother and she tells me she is thankful I never gave up. I want people to consider the poor ,we are not all lazy crackhead druggies. My first experience of homelessness was being afraid to have my girls around the men who molested me as a girl who were part of my grandma life so I felt I was keeping my oldest two safe when I chose a shelter versus the worry I felt carrying my first daughter. The irony is the system at some point called me crazy, uneducated and placed my children with thoes very people. I have a 13 year old and all thoes experiences all but killed me. I walked away from my other children in defeat feeling bullied but after hitting the floor thinking I'd die God gave me a reason to hold my head up and know he is God. I don't mean to give feom your pocket or offer your home but don't be quick to judge next time you see or meet someone down on their luck try being a friend or voice of reason. Our walks in lessons of faith are different ,you never know who will be the one you save with just encouraging words or a honest smile.

much respect to you and your kids in this situation; greetings from Belgium

I have never experienced not having a place to live but I have experience hunger when I was little I didn't have much the only time I had real milk was at school it was white powder we mix with water that's what we did at my house to make milk it was government assistance it came with cheese butter a couple of can goods that's why I as an adult I work very hard I don't live a middle-class life I live a paycheck to paycheck life but I I am satisfied the long as I got food and shelter and clothes on my back and God by my side I'm good

Man I admire this lady for always staying positive for her and her children

We are all one step away from being homeless. I pray that this family has found a job, home and keep the faith and love!

I hope they found them a home.

My mum was homeless with 4 children in the 70’s due to her violent ex husband ☹️ one of the strongest person I know. Has been living in her home for over 40 years now where she raised all 7 of us. Wising this lady and her family the very best.

You can see the love that this woman gives to her children hopefully one day she’ll rise from being unfortunate

She seems like the type of lady that deserves to be helped. I hope this vid has made a positive impact on her predicament and on her life as well.as her kids.

Home should be affordable to everyone. Vancouver, Canada is so damn expensive even if you have a job.

Stay strong in your faith. Keep trying. Stay strong and mostly keep yourself and your children healthy, very important. Are there programs in your area maybe computers, culinary skills? Sometimes they train and help placing people in jobs. I hope thingd turn out for you and will keep you in my prayers. Never give up. Good luck to you and your children.

I've been somewhat homeless if its such a thing..with my son. I so love this woman..for her courage and her strength. My God your faith is so strong. I love it..I wish I had the means to help you. If i ever hit the lottery I'm going to look for you. Keep keeping the faith my darling..God hears you..he never sleeps ❤❤😘

This lady is awesome. I hope her and her family gave found a home. She's positive and really deserves a good life!!! Smile and stay positive!!!

i hope she has found a place to live with her children

"Staying strong and believing in yourself" is good, but what are your specific aspirations? What are your skills? What skills are you building? It seems like there is more emphasis on "keeping faith" than taking action beyond day to day survival.

i've never been homeless but my mom raised 3 kids on one low income salary and child support. she tried her best to keep us off of the streets and in school. it was hard because she wasn't around much to be a mom due to her work schedule but i knew she also drank and did drugs on the side. she would get food and clothes from local pantries and churches because bills and her habits took up most of the money. people at school would bully me for getting free lunch and not having nice clothes. i felt ashamed and angry at my mom for embarrassing me. my sister stole clothes and food to look like she wasn't poor in school. she ran away and turned to drugs to get my mom's attention. my brother became violent and hard to control so he was sent to live with my dad, who also had addictions. my family is doing better now that we have grown up, minus my father who passed of a heart attack. our struggles aren't over but we keep fighting to be decent people who work for what little we have.

This literally broke my heart. I cried. I pray this woman and her family find a home :(

Time is so hard you try to save money every time you try to save something all ways come up you try pay bills food is hi

I am wondering why Donna speaks a little strange - dentures? Accent? Anyone have any ideas what it is?

This should not be happening anywhere.... What is wrong with our cities and governments. I hope she gets everything she needs. Keep the faith people. God bless them.

I've been in her situation. It's not easy at all but you just keep going. You home/financial situation can change at any moment, without warning.

I have mixed feelings about his video,so I'll keep them to myself

I hope Donna and kids have something at this time since it is 2017. Why can't people's families help, even if they have to sleep on the floor, at.least they have a roof over their head Sometimes I think people are selfish to help their families. thanks

God bless this lady and her family. she's such a strong woman her day will come with many blessing

I was homeless single mom with my son when we first moved to a city in Alberta we were homeless for long enough lots of good and bad things happened. My son and I stayed in different churches every night. This documentary reminds me of difficult time in my life, but I'm happy to tell you people I'm no longer homeless and living in apartment. I met a guy who's also single dad. Its hard to get out of the tough spot being homeless. I know people who liked being homeless its easy to get trap in it. What I mean by this ..its easy to get used to certain way of life, no rent over your shoulder free food clothes. In a way its a easy way of life. I think many choose it bc they like and are used to to. One must overcome that want something beyond that. A normal life its possible with lots of hard work. Fast forward my son is old grown up now on his own for 2 years now working towards a career. I was single mom son was a bit older then her son was.

Feelsbadman, noone deserves to not have a home yet have so much responsibilities.

The way that mother speaks, brings me back very painful childhood memories....shes either drunk or stoned...and yes, I am going 2 b hard here.....Why is she smoking ? Smoking is a VERY expensive addiction...and its NOT a necessity, so even if she didn't buy them, why would anyone beg for a cigarette....when they have kids to feed? Isnt it better to beg for a sandwich for one of ur kids , than a freaking cigarette ?

Your life can change in the blink of an eye this woman is incredibly strong god bless!!!

I got kicked out my sisters house slept at my college parking lot in my car for 2 months it was quite embarrassing to explain to the security guards the situation.... I have a job that pays k but luckily I moved in with my uncle and I’m really grateful this experience really made me be even more appreciative of having a road over my head

I want to quit my job-i hate it so much-but I think I don't want to sleep on A mat on the floor-and get cleaned up in a sink-and be broke-i wish I could find another job-so I go to work for $

it's the rent and other bill's,I know I was there with five kids living in the back of my truck for a little bit,slapping into work to sleep,and get off the streets,mainly because of my 12 yr old daughter

She is one of the strongest woman I ever seen , praying for you guys and god bless you

I notice that every time someone invites a homeless person to come live with them ,that they are always from Canada. Love and Kudos to all Canadians.

God Bless

Stay strong god bless this family :)

This broke my heart. She's a strong lady with strong kids. My little boy is 6 & 3 years ago after living with my mom & friend I was finally able to buy my son & I a home. It's a 14x 40 ft used mobile home with 2 tiny bedrooms a small bath & combined living room & kitchen. I love it so much! We even have a washer & dryer. I cried my heart out the first time I brought my little boy here & showed him his very own bedroom. I pray & hope so much this lady finds a home for her children & herself. Especially for her little kids.

A couple of times i was in shelter for women with my 3yr old daughter but everytime i got there I promise myself my baby won't grow up knowing that life. So the second time i went there I decided that i will never come back and I never did. Now my daughter is 18 yrs old, she is at University and working. We got our own home and travelling to places i have never imagine... hold on tight you'll get through it. Life is like a wheel sometimes your up sometimes your down. Just go with it and never lose hope ...

Some people rather be homeless then live with a free loading relative, you move in then all of sudden they want you to pay for everything, while they save their money, half is ok. One reason to stay away from family.

Somebody find out who she is and fund this family... God bless

Me my kids are homeless now we live in hotel Lodge I fell on some hard times money issue that cost us to be homeless they still go school we still have fun times I tried to make the best of it by keep looking for houses try get help and make sure I stay praise up everyday we go to a commuu church they good people .so I tried my best to make sure my kids is ok every single day it's hard very hard but I know something we change .I God on our side

This woman is tough! Its tough to watch but inspiring at the same time! God bless people i wish these kind of people the best god can give them keep that faith strong it will keep you warm and your heart full of love of life!!!

Its a real crime to be homeless in most cities. They take you children and pride.....these folks are welcome in my home.

I am homeless too Phoenix Arizona I need help . Have Health problem's no one to help me . Very hard thing to go through. 😟

This woman is honestly an inspiration. God bless her.

Damn, I grew up in Vancouver WA. This honestly looks like hell and it's a nice reminder to not look down on homeless people. They have it the hardest.

your right Solo! I did not start my family until 3 yrs after I was married, saving up for a house.When I bought my house we had our daughers,paid the house off in 11yrs,paid for college for all 3 of them now they are all married and have family,s of their own! And they all own their homes with their kids.and it was all hard work! no one gave us nothing!

Girl in video is the sweetest but she’s been homeless for 9 or 10 years . She’s stuck in a cycle and does drugs . I pray her life changes .

This was a very lovely short that you produced. Thank you for sharing.

Tis would never be allowed here in England. We are so blessed to have the support and back up systems we have here.God bless this family I hope they can find some peace very soon"HUGE" Hugs from London UK

Everyday I see more and more homeless people here in Las Vegas Nevada,

My heart breaks for this family. However i cannot understand why these women keep having so many kids. Kids are expensive and most middle class couples can't afford to have 5 kids. So why??? This has to stop or the poverty cycle will never end.

What a strong mother....

This is sad to watch. She seems like a good mom. I hope she can get a stable place to live

I feel bad for this family but she is homeless with kids and yet she spends money on stupid cigarettes. :-(

hope this worthy lady will break through and by the way get a flat

Dear god send her the help and the chance she needs. Her kids looked very loved.

A message to the thumbs down. This lady has been pulling her own weight to make sure that her kids are able to get by day after day after day. You don't understand what homeless means until you experience the true struggle in it's lifestyle. Her main goal was to make sure her kids get to school and gain all the knowledge management there is to life. I bet you that very soon when they bounce back from the struggles, life will become ten times much better to becoming a true success. Now to this mother. You keep on doing what you do to make it through the days of your life. Haters are going to always find something wrong when they never experienced what your dealing with. One tool that they can't handle like you do, is "survival". Keep finding your true path and never let the negatives put their stank on your shoe to slowing you down.

Im smoking too.help me through my painless