Tiny houses have big impact for homeless

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8 жыл бұрын

This report by Innovation Trail reporter Jenna Flanagan introduces an Ithaca, N.Y.-area man who is trying to make a big impact on the homeless - one tiny house at a time.
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@michaelsouthard2502 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's the kind of tiny house for homeless program I want to see thrive and expand. I love it!

@brittaolson6550 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Southard Right? Some programs just build a tiny shed and the people are still effectively homeless because they still spend their days looking for a toilet and a wash and food. To function in society and succeed at a job, you need to have these things in your home. This guy is the real deal!

@FilipCordas Жыл бұрын

Tiny homes are stupid and in most cases a scam. Building a single unit home will always cost more then an apartment building. There are 4 main parts in construction costs. Material, labor, plot and utilities a single unit uses more material because they don't share a wall or bearing structures, you have to use more labor because each unit requires finishing indipendedly like a roof and it costs more to transport workers from a site to a new site, utilities are cheaper because you don't need separate water, electricity, roads..., And of course since you can get more sqear footage the land is cheaper.

@YodiRoberts 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing human being, just doing it to help people, not even for recognition, and he is a regular person, not a millionaire or political person, yet he is rich beyond material things. God Bless him! Thank you for helping out those in need.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Thank him,not God.

@dinahawouragai2701 3 ай бұрын

God bless him abundantly

@hmsdemolition8588 6 жыл бұрын

WOW THIS MAN IS ACTION & NOT WORDS 😀

@anniehovsepian6173 3 жыл бұрын

Governments can learn especially City of Los Angeles

@kandikeating5628 3 жыл бұрын

Wish u could build me a place to live I am a homelass 57 year old woman I live on the streets it is safer then at the shelter I tryed and got abused the staff did not do nothing I stay in Aurora Illinois

@hmsdemolition8588 3 жыл бұрын

@Taro Taro I do demolition for a living , what do you think , not like pushing a button for a living !!!

@pamelahomeyer748 5 жыл бұрын

A great sense of pride and privacy, a place to sit during the day where no one kicks you out, and a chance to lay down if you're not feeling well. These are all things that are denied to a homeless person

@THXx1138 4 жыл бұрын

Sit during the day? I would think given this opportunity these men would seek to become gainfully employed.

@donotsupportterroristgroups Жыл бұрын

@pamelahomeyer748 Sitting around during the day is the reason they are homeless, they should be out at work.

@deedrole5296 11 ай бұрын

A lot of people end up homeless after they become disabled. Lots of homeless people ARE ALREADY EMPLOYED! Sometimes it takes some time to get back UP to a place where gainful employment is possible. @@THXx1138

@bellapreciosa2352 11 ай бұрын

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@nubiamagdalenamontanodemar1642 8 ай бұрын

Haha😅

@twdjt6245 7 жыл бұрын

These only cost 15k to build???? Yet tiny house sellers ask for like 80k for something like this.

@kaitlynkilpatrick36 7 жыл бұрын

Jen Tuesday they have to account for time and labor when selling them. Some take a few months to build.

@stevemitchell2252 7 жыл бұрын

Kaitlyn Kilpatrick but yet alot of hard working people work 12 months to make less than $30.000 a year

@ShadowHunter120 7 жыл бұрын

Jen Tuesday thats normal, its called a profit margin. Its necessary for growth of this movement, theres also taxes and legal stuff. There have been cases in Los Angeles where the local government siezed mini houses because they weren't able to collect tax on them.

@willtrueman5360 7 жыл бұрын

ShadowHunter120 Doesn't sound normal to me, seizing a tiny house like this because of taxes sounds rude and shortsighted. Let's call it like it is eh?

@twdjt6245 7 жыл бұрын

Will Trueman they don't care about being rude, they just wanted to eliminate anything that might be viewed as an alternative, cheaper solution to the problem that their housing project will supposedly solve (that conviently will also probably put $ in their pockets.)

@johannacannata1090 6 жыл бұрын

The government did this during the great depression . Why 'aren't they doing it now ??? Great need, especially in California .

@fidelianerina 4 жыл бұрын

@Terry Williams Ya, I know some for California, but California had taken them away (although in the end gave them back) because they were seen as a safety risk. Like having some form of shelter is safer than being on the street. I wish we could have more of these built.

@reasonrestored9116 4 жыл бұрын

johanna cannata because the last thirty years in the us has been a concerted attack on the idea of collective responsibility, the demonising of any idea that the rich should contribute to the welfare of others, and the further embedding of the myth that suggests wealth is accumulated according to work, ergo, if you are not wealthy, it’s your own fault. The poor are so bought into the myth that they vote against their own interests and for those who entrench wealth further

@johannacannata1090 4 жыл бұрын

@@reasonrestored9116 Also in California the aid that is provided for the homeless is 70 thousand per person .The govenor has contracts and kickbacks with that money . While the homeless suffer ...Corruption . It is not that we do not provide money for them ,it is mismanagement and corruption .

@ValerieJean757 2 жыл бұрын

Take that 70,000 per person allowance Which will add up to multiplied millions each year; And buy land and build hundreds of tiny 8x8 homes on each section of land with numerous community bathrooms and shower houses. Each home should have a heater up in the corner with a grate around it for safety. Be built out of concrete with windows and nicely painted walls to make sure these buildings are built to last in and each have a steel bed with room under them for totes, have a bed and dresser plus electric frying pan and crock pot. Community gardens would be nice if possible. Absolutely no junk allowed outside. Remove junk daily. Repeat this every single year and do this in every city. No time limits. Don't kick them out so that the homeless problem continues. Let them stay it's much cheaper and kinder and hygienic to not kick them back out to the streets.

@ValerieJean757 2 жыл бұрын

Give each homeless person bags of rice, beans, flour, lintels, barley, oil, salt and pepper, peanut butter, butter and jam each month. They can also go to the food bank as needed or get grocery store vouchers for volunteering time to the gardens, up keep of the bathrooms and ground, shoveling walks, mowing grass and do forth. All this would be so much cheaper in the long run than 70,000 per year per person and would actually keep all homeless people safe, dry and warm. All can be kept out of the cold and have a safe place to sleep and belong and bathrooms and showers. Even garden vegetables maybe. All this woul

@raquell9642 6 жыл бұрын

You're doing more than the government is and homeless shelters and their staffs are just plain abusive and hateful. I'm sure the homeless appreciate all you've done

@amirablue.b186 6 жыл бұрын

you write Rachel they are abusive shelters in their staff is just disgusting I know first-hand because I've been in plan f****** nasty this is a wonderful thing this guys doing at wish that this would have been around at the time for me and my family

@raquell9642 6 жыл бұрын

Amira Blue.b I highly suggest you re-read my first comment before you respond to me

@amirablue.b186 6 жыл бұрын

Rachel what are you talking about read my comment before I respond to you I read your comment I was agreeing with you read my comment

@raquell9642 6 жыл бұрын

Amira Blue.b sorry. I recently stopped drinking coffee and only skimmed the message. Sorry

@karenweber8893 6 жыл бұрын

they are!!!! hateful and sadistic!!!!

@yoliriver9704 7 жыл бұрын

May God bless this man for his acts of kindness.

@sherrieowen971 6 жыл бұрын

Yoli River yes i always said if i won the lottery i would do this for the homeless.

@robbieeaston7064 6 жыл бұрын

Yoli River i

@kathleenfurey5882 6 жыл бұрын

He will.

@rebeccareeves6229 6 жыл бұрын

Yoli River Amen! You are a beacon of kindness & humanity for all. I've been homeless before. Sadly these types of programs, & people with such love in your heart for people that most turn away from. I know they are more grateful than most could verbally say. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration. Bless you

@octo.lina69 5 жыл бұрын

@Captain Fishgill Blame people/life/circumstances not God..your comments are pointless

@bwelc0076 7 жыл бұрын

Why is there even a discussion about this? Best investment I can think of.

@wyntermackenzie4952 5 жыл бұрын

feliceluvsya1, governments like control. All of it. Over everything. Done correctly, grateful people are easier to control. Gov'ts aren't interested in _profit_, they're interested in money going into their pockets.

@Supreme-gu1jz 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. The problem is the government. The government doesn't care about the average citizen who has fallen on into homelessness. Hell, they don't care about proud serving veterans once they come home from duty that are on the streets.

@brainwashingdetergent4128 3 жыл бұрын

State governments want homeless people so they can petition the US government for more money for them to embezzle.

@monicapttrsn 7 жыл бұрын

Some middle class folk might be interested in living in a tiny house this size as well. Great job you've done, and keep up the good work. Excellent!

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe if they got it free,instead they pay for these losers to live for free.

@monicapttrsn 3 жыл бұрын

@@weemac4645 My point was that many middle class folks would rather not have the mortgage debt of a conventional home. It can cause a lot of pain for decades...Yes, some people are classified as losers. But I think it is important in life that at some point we show mercy to others without judging and/or condemning them. It can be difficult to show mercy once-in-awhile when some individuals caused their own demise. But in order for Heaven to release mercy upon us, we must show mercy: What we bind on Earth we bind in Heaven; What we loose on Earth we loose in Heaven. If I mess up pretty bad at some point in life, I surely would appreciate some mercy. But I would ask myself the question. Did I show any mercy to anyone such that I feel I deserve some mercy? We are not expected to rescue every "loser" as you call them. But can we show mercy for at least one of them?

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

@@monicapttrsn NO.

@debdowell8006 3 жыл бұрын

@@weemac4645 that definitely won't help your journey to heaven. Explain your reason to God.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

@@debdowell8006 I'll explain my reasoning to the one true God, Brian.

@donna460 6 жыл бұрын

My prayers go out to you and all that's trying to make a difference in this world. So awesome!!

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers are the Christians way of not helping.

@AnnA-jd4xm Жыл бұрын

@@weemac4645 Prayers arent just for christians.

@phoenixamazon 7 жыл бұрын

He is a hero!!

@ritar.hallburleson9505 7 жыл бұрын

A man of genuine care and means in which to utilize his care, to make his care a reality...

@laifongchoon1884 7 жыл бұрын

Phoenix Amazon - Excellent complete homes.

@laifongchoon1884 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your care shown to these homeless people. Giving them hope, security, dignity & a caring community.

@janekranik2449 6 жыл бұрын

Phoenix Amazon yuh

@albertreed966 6 жыл бұрын

Phoenix Amazon Here in Florida where I live, it's fine as long as lt's not near my neighborhood, I try to get people involved but, I get the same answer, As long as it'd not in my neighborhood ___the state is crawling with homeless people coming here for the cold winter months.

@ceeceeleggs2733 5 жыл бұрын

I want to hug this man for his kindness...

@MynameisVi 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your contribution to the community of people that need folks like you!

@eddieg849 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not homeless ,but I would love to have one of these.. I have an apartment, but to buy one of these for $15,000 and just pay for utility would be awesome.

@oldandeerie 5 жыл бұрын

Just become homless to get one.

@Dahmer_Jeff 5 жыл бұрын

You're an idiot. There is more to owning/maintaining a property than simply paying the "utility bill". You deserve to be homeless for your ignorance.

@bobo-kj6od 5 жыл бұрын

@@Dahmer_Jeff I don't know anything about owning a home. What other things do you have to pay for?

@bibidamota669 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobo-kj6od property tax, gas, water, electricity, future repairs...be prepared to maintain the yard and shovel snow.

@bibidamota669 4 жыл бұрын

@@oldandeerie that's selfish of you. Back off, find a job and give the real homeless people a chance to boost their lives...I hate to see people like you take advantage of good people and situations you don't even fit in. This man is trying to help someone in need, not some who can help himself. You are selfish towards the person who's helping and towards someone who could really take your place. Smh

@hotsauceislethal9430 6 жыл бұрын

We need to find some sort of corporate sponsor to help fund these types of projects. There is an INSANELY huge problem with affordable housing in California and it is only going to get worse over the next decade.

@dankadybong7948 6 жыл бұрын

Hotsauce is Lethal . i read ppl have to have a $8000/month job (before taxes) to afford to live in socal. gotta be stupid to live there lol. ridiculous prices bcuz theres so much supply of renters as its a major point of entry for mexicans.. thats how the prices went up in the first place. many would have a better standard of living elsewhere.

@maddog12186 6 жыл бұрын

The problem you have with helping the homeless in Califonia with tiny homes is the government takes so long to approve building on the land. They had a $1200 tiny home project going for the homeless and the local government took those homes and put them in the garbage. The solution might just be to change who you are voting for poverty or freedom. Freedom normally gives you the power to help those in need.

@LIQUIDSNAKEz28 6 жыл бұрын

Tell that to the piece of shit Jeff Bezos who just proactively INTERVIENED to STOP it from happening.

@karolj.6775 6 жыл бұрын

Hotsauce is Lethal .. that problem is happening not just in cali but everywhere in the US.

@s.b.8258 5 жыл бұрын

In the meantime the Democrats in charge of California put illegal aliens above US citizens. Illegal aliens use their anchor babies to access welfare programs such as section 8, WIC, food stamps etc etc etc. Keep voting them in office until they ran out of other people's money.

@anitathompson5828 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing humanitarian! That is true kindness to do all he has for his community! God bless him and all that have helped these people get off the dangerous streets.

@davescheer5038 6 жыл бұрын

Just about every city in the US can build this type of system using recycled products or donated building materials plus donated land ,but just keep wasting government spending and money given to other countries ,the elderly sick or unfortunate,need help, makes me shake my head .

@ValerieJean757 2 жыл бұрын

The 70,000 they take for each homeless person goes mostly to themselves. The motive to not get homeless people into tiny homes is huge.

@mikerichardson7038 4 жыл бұрын

True character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you. Well done sir.

@janetcousins4397 6 жыл бұрын

How does this happen in a land of plenty?! It is fortunate that there is a person like Carmen Guidi and others around who try to make a positive difference.

@mikebengyak199 6 жыл бұрын

if the top 1 tenth of 1% paid what they truly owe like FICA tax on all earnings over one hundred twenty five thousand dollars, in math terms it’s BILLIONS of dollars - the poor and underpaid people would not depend on table scraps from the rich, EAT THE RICH - old man mike bengyak

@michaelpaliden6660 6 жыл бұрын

it is also the land of Big government and madd Liberels

@s.b.8258 5 жыл бұрын

Because the leftists put illegal aliens above US citizens.

@AnnA-jd4xm Жыл бұрын

For many, drugs and mental illness took them down that route.

@moondawg3693 6 жыл бұрын

One serious problem from where I stand is those who that when they think of housing, immediately think of apartment buildings or 3-4-5 bedroom houses. About 15 years back, my grandma, who was one of my favorite people ever, was going back home in another province. I think she knew it was our last time seeing one another. As she was walking out the door, she stopped and said, "David please learn to live with less". I didn't understand what she REALLY meant for a few years, until watching a show on people buying homes in far away places. A couple found the nicest house you could imagine in Costa Rica. It was beautiful and they loved it, until they got to the master bedroom, with 3 piece bathroom. The master bedroom only had the space for a king bed, dresser drawers and end tables. The husband was fine, but the wife was insanely upset that the bedroom didn't have the space for couches or a sitting area. The husband said they had this already and have never used it. She broke the deal and walked away. Thanks Grandma, I get it now. Those with too much, wanting more space for things they'll never use,when the $10-20,000. they throw away on nothing, could build one or two tiny warm houses, on small private lots. Special mortgages and everyone could have their own private homes and governments can get out of the housing business, where maintenance cost run rampant. My wife and I need 1 bedroom and a small open concept living, dining and kitchen area, that's it.

@naomiholliday2927 5 жыл бұрын

Amen. so true.

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN 5 жыл бұрын

Dr Why Do u fuck standing up?🤯🦄😀😩👊💥❤️🥶

@ohwell1095 5 жыл бұрын

Bathroom

@just-dl 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN - since your reading comprehension is apparently on the lower end of the scale, let me break it down for you...he said "bedroom" and "living, dining and kitchen" area. That's a bed, couch, table and counter top for four viable surfaces for copulating. Not to mention the floor. Even a small tub can be made to work. That's 5+ options that don't require standing. You're welcome.

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN 4 жыл бұрын

D L Come back to me in a year or two and let me know condition of interior and exterior of home.😁💀😳💩

@timcarr6401 5 жыл бұрын

These kinds of housing are larger than the typical Tiny Houses. And that's good. He's doing noble deeds.

@coralineblue9195 6 жыл бұрын

The first village, since you have a big yard, grow your own food.

@happyboss777 6 жыл бұрын

This is great, God Bless! They mentioned women with children, however homeless women w/o children are also a vulnerable population. I'm going to check into this and see if I can provide some tiny homes to women in need around N. Virginia.

@nancybogart3899 5 жыл бұрын

happyboss777 DONT I know you?

@dianebrady6784 4 жыл бұрын

Women veterans with kids need help. Hundreds of programs and homes for men veterans.....yet only 3 NATIONWIDE that can help female veterans.

@JediJan 3 жыл бұрын

Heard middle aged women are the growing surge in homelessness, that many people don’t recognise. Many are hidden as they couch surf or live in friends garages, but since they did not have savings or superannuation once they are separated from spouses have nothing to fall back on, after focussing on raising families etc.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianebrady6784 Cooks and cleaners don't count as veterans.

@AAAA-vu7fp 5 жыл бұрын

There is kindness and greatness in this world.This great man shows us that.

@tammykelly1885 6 жыл бұрын

Im very pleased to hear that Second Wind helps single homeless men. Thumbs 👍 up to Second Wind, c/o Carmene Guidi. Men are people too!!!

@TheMagicalPoison 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. The world needs someone like you guys to give the less fortunate a helping hand when they are in need. God bless you and everbody out there.

@dariatodor1730 4 жыл бұрын

This professional social worker is so happy to see this taking place. Way to go!

@danclark1348 6 жыл бұрын

I been laid off from several jobs, depleted my savings trying to have a home. Then I had to go on disability. Currently living as a "seniorsitter" in her home, her family, well to do, hardly bother with her, have room for her in their homes, don't want her there, don't want to take turns watching her. That's where I come in. When she goes to nursing home or dies, I have a younger friend who will let me live with his family, I have half my belongings there now. Grateful for that. Wish I had something of my own. I have to live under rules of others. My friend has his girlfriend, two young kids, which like me, but the kids are 2, the other 3, they are very unkept home life. So I have to live under those conditions. When I had my own place, very well kept apartment. If I could get one of those tiny homes, all I need,want. My physical condition, small would be within my ability to keep it clean and orderly.

@naomiholliday2927 5 жыл бұрын

God Bless you . I hope that happens for you.

@koolguy4ya 4 жыл бұрын

@Dan Clark U can actually own one. Just keep looking into it here on KZfaq. There are lots of videos regarding tiny homes here on KZfaq. There's even a tiny home community on here at KZfaq also. Can also check out tiny homes thru Google. Prices do vary. The good thing about tiny homes is that they are way more cheaper than most residential homes that cost over $300,000 dollars. Plus the tiny homes come with wheels so U can have them moved or relocated just about anywhere. Another good thing about tiny homes is that built-in solar panels and propane tanks help to save money on monthly Utility payments. With these 2 items, U won't have to pay for monthly utilities. Also just a heads-up, tiny homes are categorized as a RV so if U want to own one, by State Law, the property or land must be atleast within a 1,400 square feet all around. If in case U don't own a piece of property or land, U can check up on Google for cheap properties but make sure the property or land accommodates the 1,400 feet. There's also websites for tiny home loans that U can look into. As far as paying back the loan, the payments are pretty cheap and U can also request an extension on the loan. There's also website links on the tiny home KZfaq channels that will guide U on how to file taxes for your tiny home or even how to turn it into a business. Anyways, look into it and hope this information helps out some 4 ya

@dennysmith7862 5 жыл бұрын

"The measure you measure out... will be measured back...shaken down...overflowing" Bless yr cotton sox you wonderful caring peep...Godspeed in all yr endeavours...

@EPHtheChemist 3 жыл бұрын

When people say things like, “money isn’t important,” I always think about how much we can do as a country if more people believed that it IS. You can’t help others if you’re content with being poor/middle class and, “comfortable.” It’s the most selfish thing you can do. Kudos to this man.

@doves1pellegrino199 5 жыл бұрын

You are a real gentleman to do this the homeless. no one should be homeless in America. God bless you sir...

@johnball7785 5 жыл бұрын

Good job!My town,Greenville,sc has a shocking number of homeless people that live in tents under a bridge.It's shocking a city with hundreds of Mcmansions ignores these people.There are a few shelters and a soup kitchen and yet we still have a tent city.Why?I wish I knew what to do.

@nancybogart3899 5 жыл бұрын

john ball DONATE,,, or START YOUR OWN WAY OF GIVING LIFE “ BACK TO OTHERS

@poetgirl7766 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see something like this here in the UK, the western nations have alot to answer for in regard to homelessness in the 21st century.

@jeriannemurray5543 4 жыл бұрын

I was an airforce brat...we lived in tiny houses all of the time...two adults and four kids...it’s doable!

@kendrahouston1774 6 жыл бұрын

They need ones for families Mom, Dad and kids all in one

@christinaashby2748 6 жыл бұрын

Dam sweet man. I'm not homeless yet I would live there. God bless good people

@dnakiso 7 жыл бұрын

At lest something is being done for the homeless there.

@monikajohnson8236 6 жыл бұрын

deloris nakiso , no just a few ton homeless live behind local Walmart in tents

@ajhuser1 6 жыл бұрын

What you mean at least something being done for homeless there?...Did you hear them say they have 40 area shelters...thats a lot of shelters...most are filled forist with the women who have children as it should be, he said only about 12 live in the tents, only 30 are on the list for a tiny house. Anyone can give or build a home on the property to help any time it moves them so get busy helping today!!!

@qquriousmqqe6205 4 жыл бұрын

What a TRUE HUMANITARIAN... much RESPECT to this Gentleman... 😁👍

@marianyulo9066 7 жыл бұрын

I think that's great God bless the one building these homes for the homeless .

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

God bless God for all his help.Amen.

@bellechilders3066 5 жыл бұрын

All areas should have these homes somewhere in a city or community. Thank you to this man who has helped so many.

@harryalametise1915 5 жыл бұрын

Tens of thousands of these homes need to be built especially for females and their children

@RA-fg6kd 5 жыл бұрын

Who could dislike this? Smh

@biggestbrowneyes 6 жыл бұрын

NEED MORE OF THESE.....Good Job this is a Big Help for sure....Good Bless those that are helping the Homeless !

@nancybreathnach411 3 жыл бұрын

We should help one another I would it hurt me when I see people surfeing

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

@@nancybreathnach411 Do you ever check your comments before sending?

@leeluv96 6 жыл бұрын

This one of the main things I'd like to do whether I strike it rich or not!

@AGM-ts5bb 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing development; amazing man. Yes, if I were in that situation, I would love to live in a tiny home.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Or an even bigger house with a pool.

@donotsupportterroristgroups Жыл бұрын

I too would like to live in a tiny house especially if I don't have to pay property taxes or high rent.

@wandabonilla4460 4 жыл бұрын

God bless this man!! i wish there be more people like this!! this world would be a better place to live!!

@willowclay3137 5 жыл бұрын

He is a gentle giant! Thanks for helping these poor people! The Gov't. in California is not doing enough to help people on the streets.

@karenweber8893 6 жыл бұрын

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!! THIS IS A REAL SOLUTION. I am a professional Social Worker....you go...you are trusted and needed for hope. God will bless you mightely.

@donna460 6 жыл бұрын

How could we help? Would love to make a donation!!

@patriciasilvers5329 6 жыл бұрын

Donna D Welch how do i get help for a place like this im 46 yrs old disabled women single was paralyzed from the waist down now have nerve damage from the waist down by the grace of god i walk but walk funny cant work anymore im on ssi but its nit enough to live im homeless an need a place to call home i have no family or husband, boyfriend etc beside who wld want to b wth me now being disabled an homeless can sum body please help me out wth anythg ill clean ur house di sumthg to pay back it may take me longer cause of my situation but it will get done thk you

@oxydk 6 жыл бұрын

lmao homeless and so stupid you go looking on youtube for a place to live like people rent out their house on here lol, hope u find something tho

@kimberlycaldwell3124 6 жыл бұрын

Magnus Rasmussen That was so uncalled for. She wasn't asking the lady for a place to live. She simply asked if she knew anything about HOW to get help. She wanted INFORMATION. She is NOT stupid! But you certainly were RUDE!

@sew04ss 5 жыл бұрын

Slam Croissant be careful how you treat others

@michaelsouthard2502 5 жыл бұрын

@@oxydk Please don't call her stupid.

@donna7338 Жыл бұрын

Bless this man for doing God's Work. Seeing this episode 7 years later, I hope Second Chance has expanded and the lives these men have are better today than they were 7 years ago.

@bupbebangbot 6 жыл бұрын

I think they can get donations like used appliances and other stuff. A small electric cooktop will cost less than the full stove, and of course volunteer builder or helping hands to cut down costs. I did see some throw away containers being switched into a house, tiny but it works

@paulaboynton8299 6 жыл бұрын

Most of us are limited by zoning laws, city limitations. Sad.

@jojober1980 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool, what a great idea that should be many many more of these types of communities with the help of getting these people better and back to work awesome 👍

@flingmonkey5494 5 жыл бұрын

This is the only men-only shelter programs I have ever heard of. There are tons of women's shelters, no men's shelters. 80% of the homeless are men, and there is little help for them. Thank you for doing this. I wish I could help.

@DizzyKizzy64 5 жыл бұрын

Good man, we need more people like him in this world

@donnawilcock5774 5 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. God bless this man for his caring heart and his vision for helping the homeless.

@Nicole215 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I pray that I'm able to do this very soon... Also, for our veterans.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Veterans are war mongers, get the opinion of Jesus before this venture.

@sandramcguff760 3 жыл бұрын

Back in '82-83 I had a dream about little on homes for families....I could just never get the money to see it through. God showed me my dream coming true through you. Thank you out.

@danlarev6021 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏I have been homeless and it is beyond horrible thank you Sir for helping... This needs national attention and something like this should be set up in all cities for the homeless I’m still poor but I would be willing to offer my time and skills to anybody who needs help

@moewilson4605 6 жыл бұрын

Two years later, I hope the program is expanding. What a good guy for seeing a problem and acting on it. Too bad that big corporations, like Coca Cola (example off the top of my head) could not sponsor tiny house communities because the tax dollars available only go so far. They sponsor tons of fleeting things like sports events, concerts and special events. Imagine if they sponsored permanent tiny house communities. A little advertising would not hurt in exchange for a beautiful and much needed home.

@pattil7947 6 жыл бұрын

Bc they're such a large Corp. they have to invest in large $$$.

@christopherschmidt4657 7 жыл бұрын

How can I get a place like that 😎 I have been homeless and would like to have more information about this project

@alicewashington7762 5 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry my bro. May the Lord bless you very soon. To get you a safe place to live... God bless you..

@catharinavanstaden3243 3 жыл бұрын

But yet you have a smartphone and internet access,i'm sorry dude but if i was homeless and hungry,the first thing i will sell is my phone

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you would ,loser.

@GG-wc3nx 3 жыл бұрын

@@catharinavanstaden3243 having a phone is more vital than ever in this situation. To have human contact, look for work, talk to friends and family, and to be able to call for help if you are sick or in danger. No contract with a phone company is necessary .... there are WiFi spots to get online, use WhatsApp, maps, job sites.... etc.

@robertforrester578 4 жыл бұрын

A true Man of Honor and Dignity. Just plain old good work Brother. Bob from Philadelphia.

@smitty2000 7 жыл бұрын

Truly God has touched his heart❤🕊🕆 Great job!

@mikebengyak199 6 жыл бұрын

what is all this god stuff ? do we pee on the devil when any wrong is done ?

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Smitty You pathetic believer in iron age foreign folklore.

@macev7842 7 жыл бұрын

u r the best God bless u bro

@janicehayward5171 7 жыл бұрын

Bongo Almin c

@loveycat5474 4 жыл бұрын

We need tiny home villages in L A and Orange County.🏠🏠

@zani3306 6 жыл бұрын

This man has said nothing but everything

@KaReN019 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I hope that the state government will work together with Carmen to have more little houses built to help more people off the street, esp with winter around the corner.

@Serenityafterall 6 жыл бұрын

Blessings to You for doing what Your doing ❗❗💝💝💝💝

@mikebengyak199 6 жыл бұрын

this is what i like a person giving blessings - bull

@gjonesii 7 жыл бұрын

God bless you

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of good that will do,check history other than the bible.

@sheerfaith9259 4 жыл бұрын

0:54-58: "They give a man the level of dignity that they can't take anywhere else." WOOOW, am so touched w/ your words, Sir! GOD BLESS U ALWAYS & MORE, SIR!

@david.andrew.roubideaux1715 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone helping the innocent homeless people. And I would love a tiny home. The American government needs to give out free tiny homes to every single American who needs a tiny home.

@julianamulauulu7449 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing guy! Thank you for helping those who are in need. May the Creator bless you with the great job you’ve done so far.

@GrogGMartin 6 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised more people aren't building small houses the houses could be A third that size so it wouldn't cost much to build enough for all the homeless I was homeless so I know the problem the problem is not being homeless the problem is not being able to build a tiny shelter that would only cost $200 I don't know the reason why people don't set aside 50 acres for the homeless to build on makes no sense to me it's good to see a slow start to the problem five millionaires could get together and solve the homeless problem in one night if regulations would allow it

@kathyyoung1774 5 жыл бұрын

Grog Martin Who? I’m not being a smart Alec, but who should set aside 50 acres and build smaller houses? Builders are going to build what they can sell, and homeless can’t get mortgages. The initial help has to be charity, then hopefully transitioning to independence. Churches used to care for the poor, and most still do. Govt has shown that big housing projects become slums. These tiny houses could be part of the solution, but there has to be ongoing care. They can’t just give somebody a house and walk away because most of them need more guidance to rise from the situation.

@arleneaugustahair8393 5 жыл бұрын

Grog Martin noticed exactly what you said, regulations. A lot of millionaires pulled themselves out of poverty. Therefore, they think others should do the same by making wise choices, especially when it comes to things such as drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, people can’t give anything because someone has to pay the taxes for that land & someone has to pay to build those houses.

@christineadams2256 5 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE HEROES . THEY ARE HEROES AS WELL. BRAVO

@stacynewton34 5 жыл бұрын

Im do the same thing here in Atlanta. They always complaining about the homeless and ecr.so why not at least give them a tiny home. IM BOUT TO START STANDING UP FOR WHATS RIGHT

@missw8700 6 жыл бұрын

I wish there was something like this here in Utah. I've been homeless.

@dbdnrbdb 6 жыл бұрын

Miss W there is you crack head bum.. its called getting a job and stop complaining then rent a room in cheap ass crack head broke down utah..

@missw8700 6 жыл бұрын

suxha bleen go f*ck yourself jerk. But thanks for the laugh

@dbdnrbdb 6 жыл бұрын

Miss W lol .. im sorry..

@missw8700 6 жыл бұрын

suxha bleen thank you. Me too

@wehavealwaysbeenanointed4929 6 жыл бұрын

God bless all, who fight for those, who have little to no voice. God bless all who think of others, before them selves. God bless all, who have been threw so much, that most others would not survive. God bless all who fight to stay alive. God bless all who have been beat up by the world. Before we go and judge, and look at those who are on the street. Try to put your self in their shoes, and walk a mile with the weight of the world on your back, before you go and judge others. Just by looking at someone, you have no idea, what they have been threw. Have more compassion, and understanding. People do not choose to live on the streets. Just as they don't choose mental illness, and intense living situations. I command each one of us, in Jesus Christ's mighty name, to step out of our comfort zones, and reach out to the homeless, in some capacity. Weather buying coffee, or lunch, and getting to know that person, or volunteering in some way. To help those who are in need. One day, you could find your self, in their situation. You will be surprised at who will help you out. Who will show you the ropes, who will show you where to get free food and cloths, and a place to sleep. God bless each one of us. May the good lord soften each of our hearts, and give each of us a mission in life, that involves helping others in some way. Lord have mercy on our souls, amen.

@pattil7947 6 жыл бұрын

AMEN!

@DarkMoonDroid 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!!

@grandmashadowdreamer 3 жыл бұрын

Tiny home villages would help so many off the dangerous conditions of outdoor weather I would love to buy up the mobile home parks and transform them into tiny home villages and giving people back a sense of pride in a place to live

@kittentude 3 жыл бұрын

An honest caring helping hand. Very well done video.

@hildaaybar9042 6 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful god bless you sir .

@beckylynn209 6 жыл бұрын

They need some shrubs and tree's.. Very awesome!!

@ms.5779 5 жыл бұрын

Becky Lynn great project for Lowe’s, WalMart whose right up over the field!!

@juliabrenneman6099 3 жыл бұрын

@JediJan 3 жыл бұрын

Hope they put in a veggie garden and maybe raised some chickens for eggs, as a group project.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

More drug stores and handouts.

@titohuertas 4 жыл бұрын

There is hope as there is people like this man. A Hero...

@esthermcilwain3119 4 ай бұрын

HE'S A REAAAAAL WALKING ANGEL WITH NOOOOOO WINGS! WEEEEE TRULY NEED MORE CARING PPL LIKE HIM!🙏MAY GOD BLESS U & FAMILY

@monikajohnson8236 6 жыл бұрын

Jungle was shut down. Now they’re all behind local Walmart.

@teresayeates8327 6 жыл бұрын

monika johnson Troll, liar.

@reverendfunk5900 5 жыл бұрын

Teresa Yeates ---> Monika Johnson speaks the truth.You're the lying troll. Yes the new jungle is behind Wal*Mart.They did shut the jungle down years ago because of too many deaths such as tent fires and drunks falling into the canal. The crumb bums and dregs turned that area behind the the rail road tracks (The original jungle) into one huge garbage dump. Empty food cans, rusty old shopping carts filled up with what else garbage. Empty booze bottles plastic and glass. junked bicycles abandoned tents you name it. The only thing that you couldn't find is any 5 cent deposit bottles or cans because they was always cashed in for more booze. Let's talk about sanitation. They would dump their shit buckets in the weeds instead of digging a hole and burying it like the hobos of old did. And it looks like that area behind Wal*Mart is turning into a dumping ground. Yeah I've lived in Ithaca for years and I know what I'm talking about.

@THXx1138 4 жыл бұрын

@@reverendfunk5900 That's the thing that bothers me. If they would simply be conscientious about the littering. Here in Western Washington panhandling can get them $200 daily. Holidays they can get $1,000 a day. It's stupid.

@hazmat5162 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, because "thoughts and prayers" don't build affordable housing!

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

True! But it makes Christians feel like their helping.

@christineadams2256 5 жыл бұрын

YOU CERTAINLY DON'T NEED A DEGREE TO HELP SOMEONE. A DEGREE TIES PEOPLES HANDS. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS. HOPEFULLY OTHERS THAT ARE ABLE WILL DO THE SAME.

@gwendolyn411969 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, he's doing something the cities should be doing. He is a hero.

@fenyx2709 7 жыл бұрын

thats alwsome

@damnnothere 7 жыл бұрын

Sylvie Fenyx awesome*

@melodysinger1878 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I have thought about this for years.. So many people need this. No greater love hath no man than to lay down their life for their brother or sister. I love you dearly for what a great man you are. for doing this for your fellow man. what a kind and loving man you are.. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you are doing.❤️🌸

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

That's what all the girls say.

@maryjones698 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant keep up the good work next thing back into work and health checks for them onwards and upwards God Bless xxx

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

Also free alcohol and drugs where required.

@winsomelorainepeter6773 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant solution to the homeless crisis! Well done! This is wonderful to see the efforts made to solve the housing crisis and to provide shelter for those in need. Changing this crisis, one tiny home at a time! God's blessings on the people who are working hard to make these homes available to the homeless.

@thestreamoflife1124 3 жыл бұрын

It's very encouraging seeing the action of kind thoughtful people helping

@irisenamorado 6 жыл бұрын

Angels in Earth!!!

@l0v3lyniaa 5 жыл бұрын

*On.

@weemac4645 3 жыл бұрын

No, people on earth,angels in the bible.

@eddiepayne9431 6 жыл бұрын

god bless you

@nyneeveanya8861 5 жыл бұрын

Wish they would have shown bathroom and bed room this house looks like what I need as open concept in living and kitchen areas and would fit in my budget.

@lorettaestebane3625 4 жыл бұрын

This Gentleman has a Beautiful heart. May God Bless him always !

@blessedones1589 6 жыл бұрын

God bless you bro

@glebsokolov9959 3 жыл бұрын

In 2020 it is time to remember the fact that women are not the only gender with children.

@GETINLOSER 3 жыл бұрын

Great point.. last video I watched was about a single dad who made tiny homes for ppl in Los Angeles ugh God bless America :(

@glebsokolov9959 3 жыл бұрын

@@GETINLOSER We really need to adopt social programs that work rather than the ones that proved to fail in other countries. Housing first (that first appeared in Finland) is the only way to reduce homeless which in turn is beneficial to the economy because we would be putting those people back into the work force and the formerly homeless would no longer need nearly as much medical attention that costs a lot of money. It’s cheaper to house them unconditionally. As for sexism, it exists in every country unfortunately. If I were to have a wife and I would be going through divorce, I would very likely not be able to get custody because of my gender. It sucks, but I believe we will get over this issue eventually.

@pamelawoodward7288 6 жыл бұрын

Good job on focusing on men and their needs.I didn't quite understand what you were doing. And I respect that notion.

@planecrazyish 3 жыл бұрын

What a magnificent initiative. Those homes are great!! What an exemplary human being , thank you so much, for doing this, for people in need. 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏