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[00:00–00:05] Are you okay? I’m just cold. You cold? Yeah. I'll be fine though. I don't think you'll be fine.

[00:05–00:11] Do you want to go inside? We can pick out a coat for. You don't have to do that. What size are you? Maybe like a large. A large?

[00:11–00:16] I'll be right back. Thank you. Hey. Ho. So, I got you a jacket. Oh thank you.

[00:16–00:21] And I got you some mittens. You got some gloves, too? Yes. Just in case. You know. It's gonna get really cold.

[00:21–00:27] So you need some protection. We don't want you to. Frostbite or anything. Are you sure? Yeah, absolutely. The lady that came in with.

[00:27–00:35] I don't know her. But she gave me five bucks. So I’m giving that back to. Oh, no. you can't keep. Come on. Here you go, that's for you.

[00:35–00:42] You can use it whatever. For a meal or something. Whatever you eat. Why would you do that? I mean, it's cold outside. Was that your kid?

[00:42–00:46] Yes. 2010 moh. How old? I got two. You have two? A five and a two year old.

[00:46–00:54] What was your name? Evelyn. Nice to meet you too. We are not really on benefits. But it doesn't mean that. We won't anytime soon, you.

[00:54–01:00] It's getting harder and harder. Every time. You struggling yourself. You can take this. No no no no no. It's fine.

[01:00–01:07] I have everything right now. So no, you... We can help out each other, you know. Today is for you. Some day, maybe I'll need. And somebody will be kind.

[01:07–01:12] So don't worry about it. Can I have a hug? Sure. Thank you so much. For sure. Have a good night.

[01:12–01:24] Okay, you too. Hold on. I have something... What is this for? That's for you. Oh, no no.

[01:24–01:31] That's for you. No no no no no. That's for you. No no no no no no I can't take this. You can. I can't take it.

[01:31–01:37] You can come here. It's okay. I’m definitely going to pass. To somebody else who needs.

[00:00–00:05] [On-screen text: Drops laundry] On tho. Oh, no. Sorry, bro. It's all good man. Do you happen to have a few quarters?

[00:05–00:12] For laundry? Not on me, actually. I don’t. I just spent the last one. Doing my only blanket. Hey, hon...

[00:12–00:18] Do you think we could give this man? A couple quarters? What is that? Here. No, dude, I’m not taking 20. That's way too much money.

[00:18–00:25] We got a couple of quarters. They're kind of expensive in there, so. You be here. And I can give you the rest of the change? Yeah of course. Okay, I’m Josh, man.

[00:25–00:33] Nice to meet you, I’m mike. Is that a mattress back? Yeah, I’m living out of the car right now. You're living out of here? Yeah. I’m homeless at the moment.

[00:33–00:40] Rent's are super high. Around everywhere. How have you lived in here? About two, three months. Is it hard? Oh, it's rough, man.

[00:40–00:50] What's the worst part? Probably finding a comfortable spot. Because we have everything. That we own, pretty much. We have our food, we have the spices. We have our dog with us.

[00:50–00:59] Do you even fit? I have to bend my legs most of the time. That can't be comfortable. No, it is definitely not comfortable. I don't want to take your money, bro. You're living out of your car, man.

[00:59–01:04] If you need it to. You know. Pay it forward is the term. Yeah. I believe in some good karma. Here and there.

[01:04–01:12] So. I'll help out when I can. Did somebody give you a? Oh. yeah. There was just a person earlier. That just gave us that $20.

[01:12–01:20] That we tried to offer. Somebody gave that to you? Yeah, just recently. Earlier today. And you were gonna give it back to me? And they didn't even know who we were.

[01:20–01:27] There are people out there. I mean, you live in the back of your car man. How are you so positive? Because I can wake up every. And I got her. I got the dog,.

[01:27–01:36] And it's beautiful weather. I don't really see any reason. Not to be positive. And just having a positive. Outlook on things,. It makes life easier.

[01:36–01:42] That's my message. Just keep the ones close to. Even closer. Mike, can I be honest with. Sure. I was looking for somebody.

[01:42–01:56] With a good heart. And so I have something for. Oh, you don't have to do that, man. 1 can I give you a hug? Dtlr.con. Thank you Josh pter.

[01:57–02:06] Do you need it? Oh, of course, it's going to. be put to very good use. I wish there is something. I could give you in return. If they're living in their cars. Then they.

[02:06–02:14] They're going to eventually use some gas. Even if it's just like 10, 20 bucks in the tank. That would get him. Through a couple nights. And you'd give him the money. That I just gave you?

[02:14–02:21] It's all about the love. It's not really. About the monetary amount. That's awesome man. Bless your soul dude. Thank you.

[02:21–02:23] You're a good man.

[00:00–00:05] Hey, what's up. man? Are you alright? Oh, I’m okay man. Yeah? What's going on? I just got.

[00:05–00:10] Why don't you come over? I have a clothing store, right there. I can give you-a shirt. I don't have money, dude. 100nt have money, dude. No, no.

[00:10–00:16] Money doesn't matter. I feel bad taking it, man. No. Don't feel bad. O help people out all the. I’m Josh.

[00:16–00:22] Nice to meet you Josh. My name is patrick scott. Yeah. Nice to meet you, man. Are you sure? Yeah, man.

[00:22–00:27] Come on. I'll just hang outside the. I don't want to. Yeah, what size are you? I'll take anything. No, I mean, what size are.

[00:27–00:33] A medium? Okay, ill be right back. Thank you. Is that the only shirt you? Yeah, in's the only one. I mean it gets cold at night.

[00:33–00:38] So are you staying on the street? Yeah. Would you rather have a? Long sleeve or short sleeve? What's cheaper? It's not about money; man.

[00:38–00:45] It's about helping you out. Whatever you want to give. He take it. I want to give you something that's warm. Because you might need ut. For the nighttime.

[00:45–00:52] Sure? Is there anything else I can do for you? You've done more than enough. You help people a lot? I always help people. Dude.

[00:53–00:59] That's gonna make me want. Crying is okay, man. But, uh... Thank you man. Oh, before you go. Patrick.

[01:00–01:05] So. I actually. I don't need the shirt. And I have a shirt. I want to give this to you. On ho.

[01:05–01:14] I was seeing. If you were going to help me. And I was waiting for de somebody. No, I mean, you don't... I’m not struggling, patrick. I promise.

[01:14–01:23] No, keep it. No no no no no I’m not. That's for you. Oh, well, thank you so much. I’m your social media. And I want to show people.

[01:23–01:30] What's the name of your. Dubwise. I want to bring people into your shop. To support you. Oh, that'd be amazing. You're doing a great job.

[01:30–01:31] Thank you so much c.

[00:00–00:07] My blood sugar is low. Do you have anything with sugar in it? Right here. It's all I have. Bút you can have it. I just need a few pieces, that's it.

[00:07–00:12] You can have it, it's okay. No no. Just a few pieces. Thank you. What's your name? Shayla.

[00:12–00:17] I’m Josh. Hey. Thank you so much. You're welcome. What's his name? James.

[00:17–00:23] How old is he? He'll be seven on may 30th. Seven months. Hey, James. Are you waiting for the bus? Yeah.

[00:23–00:30] Where are you going? I’m going to a couple daycare places. To see if I can get him enrolled. It's kind of tough for me right now. Is it? Yeah.

[00:30–00:35] Do you have a job? On. You don't have any income? Not right now. You struggling? Yeah.

[00:35–00:42] Why did you give me the candy? Because. It's better to give than to. Aw. That's so nice, thank you. You're welcome.

[00:42–00:46] You help a lot? Yeah. I love to help people. Do you really? Yeah. Ican tell.

[00:46–00:50] Yeah. Vs that what makes you happy? Is that what makes you? Yeah. Are you married? No.

[00:50–00:55] You have to do this by yourself? Yeah. It's pretty hard. But I mean. I make it work. You get any help?

[00:55–01:01] From my mom. Sometimes. What about the dad? He's still in active use. So you don't get anything from him? No.

[01:01–01:08] He doesn't even try to claim the baby. Really? Yeah. Were you an active? I was. You were?

[01:08–01:14] Yes le. When did you get clean? May 25th, 2025. He saved me. He saved you? Yeah.

[01:14–01:19] Really? Yeah. So you don't think you'd be. If it wasn't for him? Probably not. Hey, you saved mama.

[01:19–01:29] What's your dream? My dream is to work with children. One day. I’ve always wanted to work at a daycare. Being like an assistant. I can tell you you're good at.

[01:29–01:38] What's stopping you from doing it? Until we get him into school. Hopefully him into daycare. Then I can start working on. Us.a yeah. You don't have money for daycare?

[01:39–01:43] No. I feel bad taking this from. I’m sorry. It's okay. Are you sure? Yeah.

[01:43–01:49] Kids are expensive. Yeah. He's getting big for his car. You don't have the money. For a new car seat? No?

[01:49–01:54] Are they expensive? Yeah. $200. But. God blesses me. In the time.

[01:54–02:01] How soon do you think that blessing? Will come? Hopefully by the time he's eight months. What would you say if I said? Blessing came today? I would be grateful.

[02:01–02:17] What would you say? If the blessing came right. [Uncertain caption: Maxi-cosi] . thank thank you, thank you, you, thank you. I want to help you. Get him into daycare and get a babysitter.

[02:17–02:27] So you don't have to. You don't have to worry about it. And we can get you a job. I just want to keep myself. Yeah. You're a good mom.

[00:00–00:07] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Will o wrap it? Could you help me with it? Of course. What time are you off work? I’m going to leave right now.

[00:07–00:13] No, you're good. You sure? Yeah. How old are you? I’m old I’m ti. Why you working?

[00:13–00:18] You don't work. Because you have to, do you? Yes and no. What do you mean? Because I need. A little bit of money.

[00:18–00:23] To do things. You're ti. Yeah, that's win. Are you married? No. I’m a widow.

[00:23–00:31] What happened? My husband passed from pancreatic cancer. Oh, um sorry. Yeah. Is your name beth or bethany? [Uncertain caption: Home goods]

[00:33–00:41] What are you doing? You just wrapped your own. Hahah 450g. Happy to helpi. Open it up. You're making me kind of cry.

[00:41–00:49] Why are you going to cry? I don't care what's in there. This has been the sweetest day ever. Thank you for being so sweet. Oh, stop. I have scissors here.

[00:49–00:57] If you need scissors. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, I can't. We're not taking it back. O can’t do that.

[00:57–01:03] Yeah. Open it, take it, take it. take. Is too much money? Fashion 1.75 please. No it's not. Yes it is.

[01:03–01:10] No. That's crazy. Are you in debt? Just with my house. Yeah? How much?

[01:10–01:20] About $160k maybe. But I don't think I could take. Because I’m not hungry. O wish there was an option. Don t you know someone that's hungry? What would you need to retire?

[01:20–01:30] Truthfully. I don t really know. What would that mean to? If you were able to pay off everything? But then lo. I never thought that for me.

[01:30–01:33] In my whole life. You didn't? No, never..

[00:00–00:06] Are you stranded? Yeah. You can't get home? On. Me and my friend. We actually came here for her birthday.

[00:06–00:15] And we can't get back home. What happened? Our bus got delayed. And it was late. So we couldn't get on to the bus back home. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:16–00:21] You don't have money to. Buy another ticket? No, we don't. Can I buy you guys a ticket? Are you sure? Let's get you guys another.

[00:21–00:27] What time's the next bus leave? 7:15. I’m savannah. So let's get. Two tickets. For you and your friend.

[00:27–00:34] And it's just one way? Yes, just one way. How are we doing, sir? Can I get? Two bus tickets, please? How long were you sitting out there for?

[00:34–00:42] Since, like. 1:18. 6 hours. Did you ask anybody for? We've tried calling her family. I’ve tried calling a couple.

[00:42–00:49] Of my family members. To see if they could try. To come pick us up. Oopcnltd no luck? $74.50. You take card, right?

[00:49–00:59] Okay. All right, thank you sir. You look sad. It's been like rough few months. I don't really have anywhere. To like settle and call a place my own.

[00:59–01:06] How old are you? 19. The darkest time I’ve ever been in my life. Is when I was 12 years old? What happened when you were 12? I got raped.

[01:06–01:18] And I had a little boy. By the time I was 13. At 133. And then two years later, he passed away. Because he was born with a. Congestive heart failure and dwarfism.

[01:18–01:25] I’m sorry. What the heck? I didn't know that. You had another one? Yeah, a little girl. I was pregnant with her last year.

[01:25–01:33] Until my ex decided. To... Physically take her away from me. To kill h3r. What. Well, can I just say that.

[01:33–01:39] I’m extremely proud of you. For even being here. You're the first but thanks. I’m proud of you seriously. Thank you.

[00:00–00:06] I’m stranded too. You need some help? What is this? Ten bucks. No, I was giving you $20. 20 bucks?

[00:06–00:11] Come here brother. Need help. Hel. Nee. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Stranded through the airport.

[00:11–00:19] We've been locked up for two days. This is my daughter. Oh, nice to meet you. We didn't know what to do. So we asked a few people for help. A homeless fellow there.

[00:19–00:28] He was kind enough to show. The transit system. And takes us to find a hotel. Bought us a room. And then he left us. You just repaying the favor?

[00:28–00:34] I can't take it. You have to. We just want you to have it. And get where you need to. Or try to get something to. Or whatever you need, you.

[00:34–00:41] Why are you in California? We came out here. For a court case to. For my daughter and my grandson. We've been. Flying back.

[00:41–00:48] And forth, back and forth. To get my son back. Did you win the case? On. It's been a long way to get him home. A lot of praying and struggling and hope.

[00:48–00:55] And, we're not going to stop. Until we get him home. So even if it means. That we're going to camp on the street. For a few days. I mean, we're going to do it.

[00:55–01:04] Well, I can't take this from you then. Is there someone else we can we can help? What would it take? To get your grandson back? Would take the judge? To give us time to hear our.

[01:04–01:10] That would be the biggest. The next thing. Would be the financial? How much are you in debt? $22,000. The attorney fees.

[01:10–01:17] Just keep building up. building up. They never turn off. The judge told him to return him. And he didn't. So the father didn't return. He went to California.

[01:17–01:26] And didn't bring him back. Even though he's got. A big criminal mystery. And domestic violence. And all these negative things. We still believe in forgineness.

[01:26–01:36] And faith and love, and we still allowed. My son to be with his dad. And to have faith. That he was going to be okay. He was going to bring him. And then he took off, moved.

[01:36–01:45] Houses, blocked our number. Mino if I give you a hug? I want to hug too. Man, come here. You didn't deserve that. Thank you so much.

[01:47–01:56] All right, well have a good day, my friend. I know this is not a lot. But I want to be able. To give you. A little bit of money. No man.

[01:56–02:10] No no no no no. Thank you so much. What does that mean to? It means everything to us. It's going to help us. Get us a place to stay tonight.

[02:10–02:17] You know, it's going to help. Stay off the street. Until we can get back into the airport. Get home. And I thank you for it. How could I help you?

[02:17–02:24] To get your grandson back? But we need help financially. But I can't ask you to do. How much money would you? $22,000. What's your dream?

[02:24–02:30] Is to have all my family? Together back at the table. Thank you so much. I love you guys, too.

[00:00–00:06] Where's the bus headed? We're going to the prisons. Why are you going to the prison? We bring families up there. To see their loved ones. How much do you charge?

[00:06–00:11] We don't charge anything, it's free. It's free? Yeah. Why isit free? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] So I know how it is.

[00:11–00:17] Si li moh monni os. To not have a visit. And I know the trauma. That it creates. Did that happen to you? Yeah.

[00:17–00:23] How many families are running today? Joe rocket ballistic just two. Do you think that'll make a big impact? Yes. So, do you own the bus? Yes, sir.

[00:23–00:29] With your own money? My own money. How much was it for a bus? A lot. hahah. So it doesn't bother you. That you have to pay money.

[00:29–00:35] Out of pocket to take people? Because I understand the mission. Do you have a nonprofit that you.... Yeah. You do? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:35–00:42] The missing peace collective. So when you came home. Why don't you just? Move on with your life? Why did you do this? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:42–00:50] [Uncertain caption: That have committed sucide] And it's because of the trauma. [Uncertain caption: People rather kll themselves] Than never go back to prison. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yes, sir.

[00:50–00:58] You don't feel like that anymore, do you? On. So do you get enough money. To provide for your family? O get nothing from this. You get nothing?

[00:58–01:04] How are you providing, bro? Doing what I got to do. Really? Yeah. Are you married? Does she work full time,?

[01:04–01:12] Yep. for the organization. So both of you guys do? Yeah. You got kids? I got three kids. What would this have meant?

[01:12–01:20] When you were in prison? It would have meant a lot. Took away. A lot of the stuff that o deal, with now. You still deal with stuff from prison? Yeah.

[01:20–01:26] When did you get out? Three year august. Three years. How much is a full tank of? Probably about $120. Well.

[01:26–01:35] I want to give you this. So not only can you fill the. But you can use the leftover. To go towards your nonprofit. Thank you. Appreciate you man.

[01:35–01:47] It feels good to give somebody something. And not expect something in return. What could that do for the families? It could do a lot, because each visit. Not only heals one person. But it heals a family.

[01:47–01:54] Be the change. Don't wait for the change to. Be the change. I love it. Appreciate you man. Hey.

[01:54–01:56] One love baby. Appreciate you man. Yeah.

[00:00–00:09] Are you guys hiring by chance? Honestly. I’m not the owner. I just work here. And I normally don t cut men's hair here, but.... I can't even afford to pay. No, it's fine.

[00:09–00:14] It's on me. No, 0 can’t do that to you. I can’t. It's okay. Thank you so much. No problem.

[00:14–00:21] You don't have to do this bỳ the way. It's okay. Why do you care? If I don't care about nobody else, who will? How much do you usually charge? Per haircut?

[00:21–00:31] For, like, what I do is, like. O do try to, like, give back a. So like,. Especially around, like, holidays. Like christmas. Mother's day.

[00:31–00:37] Because I know it's hard. Are you a mom? "yeah, I’m. a mom. How many kids? Mom of two. You got two kids?

[00:37–00:44] I have a two year old boy. And a five year old girl. And I know. How it feels to be a single mom as well? You're a single mom? Yeah.

[00:44–00:53] His faith it's what gets you through everything? Yeah. You know what I want to do. Opening up my own salon. So I will be able to do this. Type of stuff.

[00:53–01:00] Free haircuts and beard trimmers? I really want to do ut. From, like, shelters and. Like kids in need. Because I feel like they need. The most.

[01:00–01:06] Your dream is to help people? Yeah. " wish 0 had something to give you. Nope, it's okay. A hug maybe? I would love that.

[01:06–01:14] Okay. Yeah. So I’m actually not looking- for a job. I have a job. Uhm. What were you looking for?

[01:14–01:22] I was looking for somebody. With a good heart. And I’m wondering. If I could give this to you. And pay. For the next five haircuts for people.

[01:22–01:26] Because your time's not free. Thank you so much.

[00:00–00:04] Msey county sheriee am I under arrest? Y co no. you're not under arrest. What are you guys doing? county? We're coming down county. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] To hand out county".

[00:04–00:11] Some go bags for the / coun unsheltered folks. That might need some support / county. This / county. Time of year / county. So how many do we have total? 150.

[00:11–00:19] No way. This is crazy. Tony. T's like socks and stuff, in. My brother and his en girlfriend in that tent. This is my good buddy.

[00:19–00:23] This is... My uncle right here. Your uncle? Yeah. I’m mexican. So in our family.

[00:23–00:29] I can have like. Xis. Uncles. Hahah. So what's your mission with all this? So our sherriff's.

[00:29–00:36] Mission. And overall objective is to. And treat people with respect. Yeah. And, you know. If one of these guys.

[00:36–00:44] Was my family member? How would I want them to be treated? We had no idea how big this. Yeah. You need a bag? The needs the bag baby.

[00:44–00:49] What's the message. You want people to know. That are watching this video? Don't judge a book by its. That's great man. These are humans.

[00:49–00:59] Regardless of. What they have going on in their life? This is where they ended up. And we as a society. And as a community have to come together. And remember that these people bleed red.

[00:59–01:03] And they have hearts in their chests. We as a society have to do. Amen.

[00:00–00:07] How much is it for a came of? Whatever you feel like giving me, it's up to you. You do this full time? Full time, yes. Does it pay the bills? Yes.

[00:07–00:13] I’m Josh. Nice to meet you, mac. Right. That's a good move. Okay. How long you been doing this?

[00:13–00:20] Since 2001. 2001? You’ve been doing this for 25. Do you like it? Yeah. You get to meet people.

[00:20–00:28] Yeah, good people yeah. What's your dream? My dream was to become a millionaire. Hopefully. What would you do if you hit the lottery? I'll get a couple of people.

[00:28–00:34] Who what they need it? Jobs and stuff like that. You give people jobs? Yeah. How much have you made today doing it? Well, I didn't make anything.

[00:34–00:42] What happens if you don't make any money? Do it tomorrow, I guess? But don't you got to eat? I get a little cash. In my pocket at home. If I show up in the morning like 8:00.

[00:42–00:51] I’ve got 60 bucks in my pocket. $60 a day is good for me. What's a message. You have for the world? A lot of people. Got two lives in their life.

[00:51–00:59] Get a life. But you got other things in your life. That makes you alive. You gotta try to enjoy life + to the fullest. What does playing chess everyday? Taught you about people?

[00:59–01:07] Told me that people got different. Characters in life. Yeah. If you don't know how to move your queen... Properly, you're gonna lose the game. Make all the right moves with the queen.

[01:07–01:14] If not the queen can. Fall off somewhere. You lose the game. Queen it's like. The dominant factor. The household.

[01:14–01:24] And you know she have to always be on your side. She's not by your side at all. And she's, like, off on the sideline. You're not going to win her. That correlates to life too,. Yeah.

[01:24–01:34] Haha all right. Here. All right, appreciate you sir. Yes, it's more than what I. Now you can do it on a passion. Because you made what you.

[01:34–01:39] To, right? Yes, yes, yes. God will provide, brother. Yeah. God holds your life. God bless you man.

[01:39–01:41] Thank you.

[00:00–00:05] How much is it for a blanket? $0.25. It's only a quarter? Yes. Why is it only a quarter? Because I like to just make blan.

[00:05–00:12] And give them away. You made these by hand? Yes. All of them? Who are they for? I give some to the nicu.

[00:12–00:17] And some to friends. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yeah. What do you do that? I’m retired. How old are you?

[00:17–00:24] 75. 75 years old? So why only a quarter? Why not? Otherwise, I get too many of. Does the quarter even cover the yarn?

[00:24–00:30] No. Not even close. No. Do you have the money? To be able to cover everything? Not always.

[00:30–00:37] But. you know, I make do. Sometimes it's hard. Is it right now? Yes. Is it really? Yes.

[00:37–00:42] With the cost of everything. Going up and my husband passing away, yeah. Your husband passed? Yes. I’m sorry. How long ago?

[00:42–00:48] 2018. Hmm that's tough. How long were you guys married? We were married 45 years. That's a long time. Yes.

[00:48–00:53] You have kids? Yes, u have three. Grandkids? Is that a blessing? Yes. Absolutely.

[00:53–01:00] That's a lot of people to take care of. A lot of blankets to make. That's a lot. Has there been a time. Where you've been a person? Taking care of other people?

[01:00–01:04] Take care of my mom. Your mom passed away recent? Or... 2022. Oh, geez. You lost your mom.

[01:05–01:11] And I lost my brother. My husband and my mom. Oh my gosh. I’m sorry. That's a lot to have to deal. With at the same time.

[01:11–01:18] It is. 0 thought about going back. And doing some kind of part time thing. But then that would interfere. With my social security. So..0.

[01:18–01:25] So you're thinking about. Getting a part time job. To make ends meet. But you're still giving. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] 25¢.

[01:25–01:31] What would help you keep? Doing this without hurting. I have no idea. I want you to keep doing it. But I don’t want it to be a. Because.

[01:31–01:40] I mean, this is important for. Well, here, do me a favor. So I want this. To go towards every blanket in the box. 25¢. Thank you olankets 25¢.

[01:40–01:48] Because you're selling it for. This part is for you. Because you ve been taking. Of everybody else. 25¢. And I think it's about time.

[01:48–01:54] That somebody takes care. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] 25¢. 254. You deserve it. Yeah 25¢.

[01:54–02:02] You're gonna make me cry. I need a hug. Blank 25. You're so sweet. Thank you. The last thing I want for you is to go.

[02:02–02:09] Have to find a job. And have to not be able to. I want you to be able to retire. Thank you. I promise you, you deserve it.

[00:00–00:06] Could you help me? By chance? Actually if you're gonna ask for money. You have to ae on the. Oh do you work here? Yep.

[00:06–00:14] You can't sit here and ask for anything. You have to be on the sidewalk if you re gonna. If you're gonna ask for. You knows the manager. You know the manager knows he's here. Right brother?

[00:15–00:22] Theu nust lịt tp cin sn. Cus he's right about to ask him something. Yep yep. You alright brother? Thank you so much. Imma go let.

[00:22–00:30] Imma let my staff cergeant know. He was harassing you. My stafe sergeant is the manager. Oh do you work here? I do work here. Do you need me to leave?

[00:30–00:39] I'll see what I can do. Let me talk to my manager real quick about that. Okay thank you. Alright my man. My manager will probably. To talk to you in a little зit okay?

[00:39–00:47] Okay ch. They re gonna take a statemente. Cus that wasnt right brother. What was your name again I’m sorry? Brent and.0. Now long have you worked.

[00:47–00:56] None pand aral already. I ve been here aboutla month and aihale already. I just moved up here from. Hm just I’m used to it now. People talk to me like that all the time. Hey but people don't need to bother.

[00:56–01:06] I’ve been where you at before. When I came home from afghanistan brother? Didn't nobody want to do nothing. Afchanistan for.... I was in the army brother. Thank you for your service.

[01:06–01:15] You're welcome sir. Yeah you were in my situation? Yeah brother. I was in your situation for five years man. I got kicked out cause I had a flashback. And qin landlord kicked me.

[01:15–01:24] Where you at now? I’m damn near about to be married. Brother lam 41 vears old now with grandkids. It sucks man. I don’t know what to do. Do you know how to like?

[01:24–01:32] Slice meat and.. Yeah. You good with customers and stuff! Yeah. I work tomorrow. Try to be down here around the same time tomorrow.

[01:32–01:40] And hul talk to my manager. See if we hiring. You'd do that for me? Yeah brother. God god looked out for me. You see that scar?

[01:40–01:47] Let me see it. Oh yeah. I survived a l.e.d. attack. Brother. God gave me a second chance at life. You don’t eyen know lie.

[01:48–01:59] I don't have to know you brother. We all god's children brother. If this world spent less time hating each other. And being more kind to each other. It'll be a better place. A little bit of kindness don't cost nothing.

[01:59–02:08] Come bario tomorrow. So I can introduce you to the manager. See if they can't get you a. You mind lergne you a hug. That s... Nobody-s ever done that for me man.

[02:08–02:14] You good. I don't even know how to. I don't know how to receine it. Just pass that kindness on to somebody else. Yeah. Make sense?

[02:14–02:22] Yeah. Man you got this brother. Hey hey. Could I be honest with you brother? I got the money man. Look at.

[02:22–02:32] Ah hahaha. Man I feel like iave been punked hahaha. Hey hey. What's this fo. This is for you. For real?

[02:32–02:43] That's for you. No way. Dude. Loohs ho. You just treated me like another person brother. It's cause you are.

[02:43–02:52] Yeah. Your situation is irrelevant. And what he did was bogus. He can I do that he doesn't work here. Did you need it? Yeah?

[02:52–02:59] Honestly I did. Now I can go pay the rest of my bills. I’m good. This is dope. Brother I appreciate it thank you.

[00:00–00:06] Hey brother. You need me to leave? On on. No no no. I don't need you to leave. How you doing?

[00:07–00:14] I’m cold. Can I get you something to warm you up a little bit? Give me one second ok. Yeah I’m cold. Thank you. You welcome.

[00:14–00:21] What is this? This is a sweater. You sure? Put it on. That's too much. No it's not...

[00:21–00:29] You don't have nothing. Hold that. Shoes too? This is what we do at our. This is a church? Yes.

[00:29–00:45] It may not be the best but let me see your feet.... Oh you donit golta clean them for me man. Yes bro. It's okay - god said. Love thy neighbor as you love thy self. And guess what?...

[00:45–00:56] You're my neighbor. I’ve been here. Homeless sleeping on park. You ve been here too? I’ve been here. Sleeping on nicollet in them blue chairs.

[00:56–01:05] I’ve been here a alcoholic. Dope fiend. Junkie. I’ve been here. God redeemed my life. So by him saving my life.

[01:05–01:20] I wanna help others save. I mentor 36 men from tent. Homeless shelters. I speak boldly and let them know I love you brother. I love you too man. We have meetings.

[01:20–01:31] Meetings in the basement four times a week. We have prayer service and street team night. Discipleship and on sundays we have service. Is this where you work? Not a work. It's a church.

[01:31–01:37] This is what do you do for worke. I’m disabled. How much do you get from disability? How much a you get from? How much do you get from disability? $1129.

[01:37–01:47] How much is rent? $1070. So what do you do? I make it l... Got a little business. This is my business logo right here.

[01:47–01:57] Oh what is it? "I can’t goo can". I will try to sell some shirts and stuff. To make ends meet. Are you struggling? I’m struggling but god got.

[01:57–02:05] How often are you here? Six days. A week? Yes. And there is a better way. We gotta let go of the negative.

[02:05–02:16] And bring the positive in. And stand on the positive. We know what's behind us. Keep moving forward. Whatever you feel that you need. Housing.

[02:16–02:31] Shelter. I can help you get all that. We got resources for treatment as well. Can I give you something? No yeah. I wanna give this to you.

[02:32–02:38] No brother. Hey. On. No. Yeah. Give it to my wife.

[02:38–02:47] She more—. Jesus. Hey. I love you brother. I love you too man. Glory to god.

[00:00–00:05] How much for a plate? Plate$8 $ 800 bubblesss kitchen! It's $8? It's 483. Yeah. Do you have anything for a couple bucks?

[00:05–00:11] You can have one for free. I was going to give them away for free. If I don't sell them anyways. Free to who? To the homeless. I usually give them out.

[00:11–00:20] But don't sell them anyways. Why do you do it? You always want to just help people. There's good people in this. People are just not okay to. Is that what you figured?

[00:20–00:26] I feel like people always. Being the good person. Gets them hurt, which it. But that doesn't mean you stop being one. Yeah. That's beautiful.

[00:26–00:31] Well said. Wow. What is this? I made. Oh my god. Butter chicken.

[00:31–00:39] Rice. Garlic bread and season vegetables. Well I can't just take it from you. No, it's fine. What do you do full time? I’m unemployed, so, like, I’m.

[00:39–00:48] Trying to open. My own business. So I’m starting out small where I can. I mean, is this paying the. No, but it's starting my dream. What's your dream?

[00:48–00:58] To open my own storefront. And, like. Eventually have, like, chain restaurants. A bubbles kitchen. It's like a mcdonald's, but it's mine. What's your mission behind.

[00:58–01:07] I love cooking, so I know cooking to me. Feels like home. And if I can give somerody. A piece of home from just my food. That's what I enjoy. How old are you?

[01:07–01:14] I’m 24. I just turned 24. What were you doing before? I used to be a teacher. I got my associate's degree. In early childhood education.

[01:14–01:23] But I’m a type one diabetic. So being with a lot of kids. Really messed up my immune. So I'll be hospitalized for weeks on end. Whoa. And so I ended up getting.

[01:23–01:31] Because it was too unstable. For the children with my. So you went to school to be a teacher. And they let you go. Because you couldn't be a teacher. Because of your immune system?

[01:31–01:39] Yeah, because of my diabetes. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Bubbles kitchen. Is that your name? It's my nickname. My mom used to call me.

[01:39–01:46] Bubble face. So when I got older. I didn't want people to call. Bubble face. So I just dropped the face. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[01:46–01:52] Why they call you bubbles? Because you're bubbly? Yeah. My personality. And my favorite powerpuff. Bubbles.

[01:52–01:58] Oh, okay. Makes sense. Sorry for interrupting. No. you're not at all. How are we doing? Pretty good.

[01:58–02:05] I follow you on social media. Oh, well, thank you so much. I appreciate it. How about I paying for a? You just give it to somebody. Well.

[02:05–02:12] I’m giving them away for free anyways. What can we do to? For the cost. What we could do? How many do you have? I have seven.

[02:12–02:26] Wel, oo lxe a favor. Hey, give this to her. Give it to her. I want you to have this. To show appreciation for the gift. Nice to see you in person, though.

[02:26–02:32] You're a blessing. I always see you on social. I'd be like, damn. By the time I get it. You already con be like,. No, no. no no.

[02:32–02:38] We couldn't let that happen. I know. What's your message. To people who are watching the video? Just be a good person. Cause you never know.

[02:38–02:43] What someone's going through? All right. Come here. Thank you Josh. You re such a positive person res. Thanks Josh.

[02:43–02:50] How can people find your business? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Perfect. Let's just uh. Get as many people to. Bubbles kitchen as possible.

[02:50–02:52] That's my goal. Thank you!

[00:00–00:08] Trying to get home? Yeah. I don't have much but 1. I can help. you out a little. What's your name? Caesar?

[00:08–00:15] Nh huh. Nice to meet you I’m Josh. Here man. Just take all the change. You don't have a lot? That's all I got.

[00:15–00:23] That's fine man. I understand. I’ve been in homeless shelters for the last decade. It's not a problem. How'd you become homeless? A couple decades ago.

[00:26–00:34] And they said my disc was piercing thrangh mn spinal. Ever since then I really haven't had no luck. Evea enf the no recky. Just been downland out on. Just been down and out on disability. Just been danailand out on.

[00:34–00:45] And just really couldn't afford a hospitable place. The first decade I was in the wheelchair. Had to learn to walk all over again. How old are you? I’m 59. You had a tough life?

[00:45–00:56] Real tough man. Dropped out of school. Then going to work for mcdonald's. Worked there as a shift manager. Worked my way up. I worked about little over a couple decades.

[00:56–01:06] And then my legs collapsed on me. And went to the hospital. They said wear a broken. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Things went really bad from there. Are you at the homeless shelter now?

[01:06–01:17] I’m at the homeless shelter. I hope you take care man. I want to colout of this. I feel bad taking it from. I think you need it more than I do. Oh I’m not worried about.

[01:17–01:27] God bless you man. God bless you I wish you the best okay. Why'd you help me. At the honf less shelter. I’m always trying to help the guys out. You're no bi: us ravi than.

[01:27–01:39] You rene of us reat, than. What's your dream? Just having my own place maybe a little car. And just. Just be able to sit back. And just relax in nn own.

[01:39–01:53] When's the last time that happened? Over a decade like fourteen years now. I know this won't do a lot. But I have a luttle gift for. Here. Oh man.

[01:53–02:07] I can't take that. Are you sure? Thank you man. I ain't got nothing man. I also want to open a fundraiser for you. I want toee aele to cet.

[02:08–02:17] I want to be able to get you your own home. I want toer aele to cet. That'd be the best. What would your own house mean to you? It'd mean the world man. 0 aint had my own place in over a decoade.

[02:18–02:21] God is good thank you too. Have a good day ok. You too sister.

[00:00–00:06] Hey excuse me. Huh? yeah. Do you have a spare buck by chance? I do not. I apologize. You don't?

[00:06–00:14] Okay. What do you need it for? Uh my medication. You need a beverage? A beverage? from inside. Like a hot chocolate or something?

[00:14–00:20] Like a not chocolate or. Like a hot chocolate or something? Oh youd get that for me? I would. Why? Why would you do that?

[00:20–00:29] You deserve the best. That's whai god said- about us. He cares about us like the. The son the holy spirit. Oh dude. That's beautiful.

[00:29–00:39] Are you? You're a believer? I’m not just a believer I can prove that he exists can prove that he exists. I have something look at. Right here what's that. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:39–00:51] Tylor chase. I could sail through the sand and soar through the seas. Everything made sense yet at the same time. It didn't mean anything. Yet it was bliss. You wrote this?

[00:51–01:03] Um yes I did. This what you wrote right. It meant a lot to me. I appreciate that so much le. Your poems inspired me. This journal is also for.

[01:03–01:13] So I want you to keep this. And I want you to keep writing poetry. Because your poetry makes a difference. And you make a difference. And I also got you a gift. Open these up dude.

[01:13–01:22] Okay. These are beautiful. Aren't they beautiful? Oh my gosh. You got these for me? For you.

[01:24–01:34] I’m gonna cry ok. Hey come here. God bless you for that. For what? What is your article going to be about? [Uncertain caption: Like the muffled]

[01:34–01:43] I owe you so much for that. Hey you don't. You don't owe me anything. Just a friendship that's all I want. I just need a friend. Hey how do they fit?

[01:43–01:57] They're perfect? they are. You're looking good man. That's the most beautiful. Anybody's ever done for. This? Tylor, come here bro.

[01:57–02:12] To give me a like a gift. That was one of my poems from youtube. At least let me get you a gift for your hotel studio. Hey your giet is you being with me. You ve already helped me enough okay. No dude.

[02:12–02:21] I promise you. I know dude. But like we're in this together tylor. You don't owe me a thing alright. I know I don't owe it to. But I want to do it because you're my friend.

[02:22–02:24] I appreciate that.

[00:00–00:08] Do you have a dollar for an apples? Get a job. I got you bro. For what giving me an apple? Yeah I got you. What's your name dude?

[00:08–00:13] Rob? Yeah. You sure you could do that for me? Yeah I got you. Thanks man. Did you buy it with your own money!

[00:13–00:20] Yeah. Why would you do this for me man? So you can haye some food. There's a lot of people out. You can only help as much as you can. But you do what you can.

[00:20–00:27] I feel bad dude. That's okay don't worry about ut. You sure? Yeah. Here hold on. I got something for you.

[00:28–00:33] Nah it's okay don’t worry about ut man. No I want to give something to you. Let's just giveit to somebody else. I don't need it man. No for you. On on.

[00:33–00:40] Let's give iil to somebody who needs it more than me. I don't need money bro. We'll give it to somebody who needs it. You don't need it? On. Let's bless somebody who needs it togeuher.

[00:40–00:46] You wanna do that? Yeah. Let's do that. Take the money. And we can give it to somebody together. Here you go.

[00:47–00:55] What's up man? I got a job! Oh thank you bro. Thank you so much bro. You made my day. Definitely.

[00:55–01:03] Thank you. Here you go. For real? Oh god bless. There you go. You feel?

[01:03–01:09] You gon make me cry bro. No you good. Hey. Ny birthday was the other. Happy late birthday brother. Thank you brother.

[01:09–01:14] Don't cry man. There's people here who. No no bro. Honestly I swear. Oh my god. Hey I promise you bro.

[01:14–01:22] I really needed this. You are so welcome god bless you guys. I’m finna cry. You don't need it yourself? Nah man. You got a family?

[01:22–01:28] I got a family but I get paid good man. No rather hand it out to. What? Here you go. Oh thank you. You're welcome.

[01:29–01:29] Here you go.

[00:00–00:07] How much for a plate? Kind of down to the last little bit of everything. It's good though. Hm just really hungry. I don't have money though. If you ain't got no money.

[00:07–00:15] Why did you ask me how much was the plates? I don't know man. It's cool bro. You sure? How long you been out? Since about 11:00 [private contact information redacted].

[00:15–00:22] That's a long time. It's worth it when you gotta get the money man. What's going on? I got eight kids. Three dogs. Eight kids?

[00:22–00:31] Cat and a gecko lizard. Yep. [Uncertain caption: And my son's birthday is : tomorrow] That's win I’m out here getting ut in. I’m gonna be out here tomorrow too. I gotta try to get a cake and some ice cream and.

[00:31–00:38] I’m Josh. What's your name. I’m reason. I gotta go all the way to brooklyn park. To get the little bit of. So I can cet it at a decent.

[00:38–00:45] Especially being able to selling it. You know for a good price. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yeah that's what it's about. Everybody eat. What's your dream.

[00:45–00:55] To make sure that all my. When I leave? They can bury me and still be able to live happy. I lost my mom. Lost my grandma. Made me really see what I have to do.

[00:55–01:10] That's why I’m willing to be out here in 30 below. Reason I got somewling for. Really. I got something for you. What's that man. This for me?

[01:10–01:19] It's for you. Wait a minute. How am I taking this from? When you ain t got no shoes on or nothing? I’m taken care of bro 0 promise. Smok thi [private contact information redacted].

[01:19–01:23] To be honest with you. I’m finna close up and go get him a cake right now. You are? The bbq you are? I really was. Just gonna let my kids have a ball.

[01:23–01:30] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] With some of the halloween candy. Nhat can I do to repay. Just show love keep being. [private contact information redacted]. com bread easy Com bread [private contact information redacted] easy.

[01:30–01:40] 0 do that every day. I know you do. Non stop. Thanks man. I got you. But.

[00:00–00:05] Sir. Excuse me. Are you okay? Do you need me to leave? No. I’m just making sure.

[00:05–00:11] I’m just checking on you. Are you okay? I got a couple dollars. I can get you something to drink or snack on. If that's. If you need it.

[00:12–00:19] You sure? Yeah. I’m cynthia by the way. You have a baby? Yeah. I got foster care of her when she left the hospital.

[00:19–00:27] At two weeks old and.».. You're a foster mom? Yes. I was in foster care myself. And then 1. just wanted to gine back. And that's the way I give.

[00:27–00:36] When my friends are having a baby? They were gonna lose her o. 0 dion t wạnt, them to lose her to the system. So I stepped up. I have two dollars. I'll just take one.

[00:36–00:44] You want one? That's gonna help you? That'll help me thank you. Are you sure? + 3 yeah. Oh she's gripping my hand.

[00:44–00:54] She's so cute co. She was born two weeks. On my mom's birthday that I lost to cancer. She's been with me ever. She healed me she needed me as much as I needed her. Are you struggling yourself?

[00:54–01:02] Yeah I am. It's kind of hard babies are expensive. Especially with diapers. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] No u'm actually low. I got two diapers in my.

[01:02–01:10] What are you gonna do when you run out? Uh usually try to find. You know. Oh well I can't take this from you. Are you sure? Yeah if you need it for diapers.

[01:10–01:19] I don't wanna take it from. How does it feel to be a? I didn't get blessed to have a kid myself. It was crazy when I got. I was praying I’m like. I was asking god like.

[01:19–01:33] Why is it people are being blessed with babies? [Uncertain caption: That are either kiing their babies] Or losing their babies to the system. Win can't o be blessed with. I know you loving that but tt's kind of windy. So I’ve been successfully housed for.

[01:33–01:40] Almost seven years now. Since 2019. But I was homeless, for like two years. On my own sleeping on the. On the buses. Outside.

[01:40–01:50] Are you still in that situation? Where you can't really afford to eat? Uh well. Right now yeah I’m. I’m struggling till I get paid next week. So what are you gonna do until then?

[01:51–01:59] Make a way. Panhandle. Or try to reach out to people I know. You have two dollars. Yep. Hey if I would have walked down the street.

[01:59–02:10] " micht, have found ten. Haha you never know. Yeah. Or you could have found two hundred. What?! Wait.

[02:10–02:18] You kidding me right? I’m not kidding you. I can’t take that. You need that. I was looking for the first kind person. Ano you were that person.

[02:18–02:26] I appreciate that. It takes a village you know whatum saying. Be kind to each other you know what I’m saying. Show appreciation you see somebody to help. In need. Help them.

[02:26–02:30] You know what I’m saying. Go take care of your baby. Thank you.

[00:00–00:07] You alright? You sure? Yeah. You don't look like you ok. What you need? You hungry?

[00:07–00:17] Need a dollar or something? I got kicked out... Thank you sir. You need a place to stay? I mean like a room or something. Maybe we could call in some favors.

[00:17–00:28] Why would you do that? At the end of the day. It's not even about us it's about helping people. We've been trying to be as positive as we can. We've been freaking going through it ourselves. We've been in bankruptcy court all day.

[00:28–00:38] Trying to save our house because our house. What happened to your house? Lost my mom. Lost my grandmother. House went and had a fire. Pulling our daughter through college.

[00:38–00:46] And trying to do everything. We just got behind. Tomorrow at nine o'clock. Our house was up for sale. What happens now? God.

[00:46–00:52] That's it I mean. He saved us. And so we're gonna do what. He saved you? Absolutely. Today.

[00:52–01:04] Day. What happened? We filed bankruptcy. That saves us because our house wont be sold. How much money do you? A lot.

[01:04–01:11] What about your bank account? Negative. Take this. Take it. On. Take it take it please.

[01:12–01:20] I can’t take it from you. What are you gonna do? I'll figure it out. Thank you. But this is for you yeah. We can take you somewhere.

[01:20–01:30] We could go grab something. This is all you have to your name? Right now yeah. Now it's yours. I have something for you. No yeah.

[01:30–01:44] Yeah 0 do. Not for me? This is for you. You can’t be homeless sleeping on the floor. With that kind of money. Take it take this.

[01:44–01:50] This is yours. I can't. Yeah you can. In not taking it. Here buddy. Give this to your mom.

[01:50–01:59] Oh my god. Hey ever viking will be. Everything will be okay. It has to. God is real. He's so real.

[02:03–02:15] For you. Thank you. Baby boy. Gratitude is your everyday avultude. Three thịngs that you re grateful for. Before you start your day.

[02:15–02:18] It will change everybody's perspective.

[00:00–00:10] I haven't ate today. That's a bummer. Wan don’t you so get some. And you should get acting. Cause you're a freaking really bad actor. Will you cry for me?

[00:10–00:22] Cry. Waaaah ©. I haven't ate today. Do you have any thing to eat by chance? No? Do you have like a few quarters or anything?

[00:22–00:28] What is this a buck? Here. Ho. Uh hold on sir. Can I go inside and get something? And can chan give you tue.

[00:28–00:37] And can- and give you the change? 186. Uhh yeah go ahead man. Come over here quicki don-t wanna be uhh. In this lane here. I just feel bad taking it from you.

[00:37–00:42] That's all I got. Oh um sorry. You re not taking it from me I gave it to you. Yeah:. Have a good day. Are you struggling yourself?

[00:43–00:50] Yeah I am. Mayi ask your name before you leave? It's david. What's your name? Good to meet you Josh. You stay around here?

[00:51–00:59] Ho. I stay anywhere I can. Oh you stay outside? Yeah. How'd you end up on the street? I don't really know.

[00:59–01:05] Ine been on the street nn. I’ve been on the street my whole life. Your whole life? Yeah. How old are you? I’m 44.

[01:05–01:16] Why you so curious man? I don't know I like to uh... I wanna make sure people are doing okay. That's good. I feel okay right now. Thanks for asking.

[01:16–01:26] Yeah. How about you? Not the best man. You have family? Yeah man. What about you?

[01:26–01:34] I don’t know. I don't got any family. A couple friends. It's been a few days since I ate man. So this means more than you know. Theres been days I go.

[01:34–01:42] I go without eating too. I know how it is man. Yeah. That's why I gave to you. Has anybody ever helped you out? Yeah people help me out.

[01:42–01:50] People help, you out? Yup all the time man. Can you hold on to this for a sec? Just for one second though. While I grab something. David.

[01:53–02:04] What's this for? Because you helped me out. Okay. And you didn't want anything in return. Right. That's what you're supposed to do.

[02:04–02:14] Thank you man. I was looking for the first nice person to help me. David and you were that. You're a good dude. I’m super grateful. And I’m super happy.

[02:14–02:22] That there's people like you out there in this world. That dup thereor thine world. I’m not the only one. You did the same thing. Thank you man. Bless your soul david.

[02:22–02:28] Bless you too. What's your message to the world david? Don't judge anybody. Amen.

[00:00–00:06] Can you help me? Sure, I can you help you. What do you need help with? Just like a towel or an umbrella. Oh, do you wanna hold my umbrella? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:06–00:13] You sure? Yeah. Thank you. There's a towel right here. You went and got me a towel? Yes I did.

[00:13–00:22] Why did you do that? Just to help you. You need it more than I do. Mind if I give you a hug? You most definitely. Why did you do that for me?

[00:22–00:29] I have caring feelings for other people. And I got homeless before. You have too? Yes, sir. And addicted. [Uncertain caption: And m]

[00:29–00:37] And got sober. How did you get sober? Thank god bel. God did it for you? And family. What's in your hand?

[00:37–00:43] A notebook. I’m writing my book. What's the book about? Strength and struggling with addiction. And mental illness. Did you publish it?

[00:43–00:50] Nope. Do you want to? Some day. Nope. Lore just working on a day by. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:50–00:58] Becoming homeless. And losing the house. And losing the children. And mental illness. [Uncertain caption: And drinking and drc abuse] You went through it all?

[00:58–01:05] How are you? still smiling? Because of the nature of my. What did being homeless? Teach you about life? More patience. With people.

[01:06–01:15] And more respect. Do you think it will help people? I hope it does. I hope it reaches the right. [Uncertain caption: 27 of people who shoot mth survive] You were part of the 2%.

[01:15–01:21] Why do you think god kept you aline? Because um here to be here. What's your dream? See my daughter one day. Where's your daughter? I don't know.

[01:21–01:26] Seven years. O haven't talked to her. What's her name? I can’t say that. I’m sorry. E oh, that's okay. Could I pray for...

[01:26–01:31] Can I just say dawn's daughter? Sure. I actually have 30 million. Bel'w. I actually have 30 million. People who can pray for dawn's daughter.

[01:31–01:42] [Uncertain caption: 30 million people that i follow my account] I’m not actually homeless. You're not? And this backpack. I have... Why for me Josh?

[01:42–01:49] For you. Why? Because you were kind to me. Thank you. Can o help you publish your? Sure.

[01:49–01:56] How would that work? You can publish it. Through amazon for free. And then. Can I put your book on my platform? And try to get people to support you?

[01:56–02:01] Nationa championship sure. So I think your book would. A lot of people. Would that mean a lot to? Yes, it would. Sounds good?

[02:01–02:03] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I love you. I love you too sweetheart.

[00:00–00:08] Short for the bus? And I still have to feed mn. You're choosing between. Riding the bus and feeding your baby? That's the world we live in. It's just me.

[00:08–00:17] I live paycheck to paycheck. How much are you short for the bus? About 75 cents. And if we don't pay we get kicked off. Trying to get home? Yeah.

[00:18–00:26] What's your dream? I just want her. I want her to live a better life than I did. You know? Growing up. We lived in a one bedroom blic apartment all of us.

[00:26–00:33] Me and my mom. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Cation cara. How many kids? Four. So where'd you sleep?

[00:33–00:42] We slept on the bed. All of you guys? Yeah. That's a lot of people on one bed. My mom she made it work. My mom was very strong.

[00:42–00:50] I just want to be the same. You know? So it's a struggle to pay for rente. Yes. Hm just making it. You're just making it.

[00:50–00:56] You need a hug? I could use a hug. Yeah come here. Thank you. Yeah. You gotta feed your baby.

[00:56–01:03] Yeah I know. So what are you gonna do? I’ve been trying to figure. Since I found out I was pregnant. Hho. I don’t want you to have to choose between.

[01:03–01:09] You and your daughter. So I have money for you. Education. Is this real? This is real. Oh my gosh.

[01:09–01:21] You don t have to choose between feeding your baby. And feeding yourself. I greatly appreciate it. I also have one more thing for you okay? You trust me? Yeah?

[01:21–01:27] Okay. Pút this around your head. I'll put on the back of your head. Okay. Cover your eyes. Okay.

[01:27–01:39] Oray follow me. My biggesi prayer is that I raise up my baby. And my baby has everything that she needs. Has there been a time where you ve had to. Choose between feeding yourself or feeding your. Yes.

[01:39–01:44] Ok so stand right here. Ok. When I count down from? Take your blindfold off. Okay. 3000.

[01:45–01:56] 2000. Cooking see what's dig. You're not gonna have to worry about choosing. Between feeding your kid and feeding yourself. Dig inn wants to give you free food for an enmire. Cooking oh my.

[01:56–02:09] What? Thank you so much. Oh my god this is not real. Are you serious? From the bottom of my. Me and my baby.

[02:09–02:17] Thank you so much. You don't understand how much we really needed. This is big cookin. Thank you so much. Happy for you. Thank you so much.

[02:17–02:19] Yeah you're so welcome.

[00:00–00:08] Can you help me by chance? I’m sorry I don't have change. On ho. Something to eat. Oh I don't know. The banana maybe.

[00:09–00:16] Thank you. Yeah. Sorry. Sorry for what you gave me a banana. Do you want a bagel? Hul take whatever you can.

[00:16–00:22] Are you sure? Yeah. How you guys doing? Good. Yeah. What's your name?

[00:22–00:30] Elizabeth. Oh thank you. What's your name? Pepe. This is a lot of food. You got a big family.

[00:30–00:37] Yeah yeah. Take care. Is it expensive to have a big family? Ch yeah yeah. How many kids do you have? Uh three.

[00:37–00:42] Two more. Is he okay? Umm no. He can't talk oh yeah. Ho. Yeah.

[00:42–00:53] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] If you don't mind me asking. Yeah I have uh family with cerebral palsy. Why why would you give this to mes? You need it. Yeah.

[00:53–01:00] You didn't need to do that. You don’t have a family? No I don’t. I got I got kicked out and... Yeah um struggling right now but. . Okay.

[01:00–01:08] Are you gonna have to take care of him your whole life? Yeah. I have two pca for help. You do. Yeah. Ho.

[01:08–01:15] Yeah. Okay. Well you didn't need to give this to me. And I... I thank you. No it's fine. Since you were nice to me I have something for you.

[01:17–01:24] No. You have money. Yeah I do. Yeah yeah yeah. No. Yeah yeah.

[01:24–01:30] No I’m sorry. Here I’m gonna give it to your son. On. Here buddy. Yeah. No.

[01:31–01:39] Why?! Because vou were kind to. O promise you I’m okay. I was looking for a kind person. Oh my goodness really? Yeah.

[01:41–01:51] He say thank you. Oh he's saying thank you. Yeah of course buddy. I know medical bills can be expensive. Yeah I see the doctor just. Is it is it hard?

[01:52–02:03] Yeah it's really hard. Do you have family? I do. Why you lying me? I was looking for somebody with a nice. With a with a good heart.

[02:04–02:16] The heart is very important yeah. Oh thank you. Mama. Oh yeah. He's my my baby.

[00:00–00:05] How much is it for a plate? Diemavu $10 sir beef. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Ten bucks. It's a lot of food. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:05–00:12] I’m trying to make some money man:. Trying to get a place here. For me and my kids. 8 total but I got 5 I take care of. I got older children too. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:12–00:19] No it's my auntie's house. We're kind of homeless right now. So she's helping us out. How did you end up homeless? The way every thing's been going lately. Rice so.

[00:19–00:28] Ham trying to get another. It's hard you know. Background's kind of messed up so. I’m not a felon or nothing das like that. Just disorderly stuff like. I’m in a construction field.

[00:28–00:36] When I have the interviews? I get the interviews when they run my background. Out. Really? And so this is what you do all day? It's what 1 do all day sir.

[00:36–00:43] I’ve been cooking forever. Making plates is a way to make money. I got souls that rely on me. What happens if you don't get enoughs? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Cou's got a ryan for us.

[00:43–00:50] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] You know beef enchi ladas. What's your name dude. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] How old are you? Beef enchi la 13.

[00:50–00:58] Yeah. Is he your favorite son? Oh yes. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I got three boys five girlsbeef. How close are you to saving up for a house?

[00:58–01:08] Fantt. Don't really got too much mon onihlon so. Average place now for mat ladi family size. Is anywhere from $2500 to 3 grand a monthenchi lad? And how long ago did you lose the construction. Oh that's been about almost two years now.

[01:08–01:17] What that do to you? Just personally bottomed ee f. But I gotta be strong for my children. You know I have a trade. I use that trade if I can make money. Helping with a deck.

[01:17–01:23] Some home improvements. Selling a plate. Whatever I have to do. What kind of job you looking for? Warehouse... anything. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty.

[01:23–01:29] My man. On on on. When I worked construciion I was a. professional? A commercial roofer. This is your aunt's place. You said?

[01:29–01:37] Yeah my aunt's house. So what happens if your aunt kicked you out? We'd be on the stresus you. With your five kids. We slept in our truck before so. Had to do what we had to do.

[01:37–01:48] How are you staying positive despite your situation man! You have to. Negativity is like a cancer. It eats away at everything. I mean if you see that bro. Then your kids see that you see what I’m saying.

[01:48–01:58] What do you love most en about your dad? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] The way he works howzhe takes care of us and stuff. Here this is for you and pops man. Thank you. There's more than uh.

[01:58–02:04] The plates man. But I wanna be able to bless you guys. Cause I see you out here. Setting a good precedent. for your son. I appreciate that brother. Be kind man.

[02:04–02:10] Don't let the negativity get you down. Always keep moving that's. Never stop. Love baby. Never stop one love.

[00:00–00:06] Is all this stuff yours? Yes sir. What happened? I got put out of my apartment. After be getting put in prison. And getting out.

[00:06–00:13] You just got out of prison? Yeah I was in prison for a. For being a father really. Fighting to be a father. My son's mom is against me being in my son's life. Nn sons monis annie me.

[00:13–00:20] My son's mom is against me being in my son's life. So what are you gonna do? Stay positive. Get myself back up. All this stuff is yours? Everything.

[00:20–00:26] You selling it? For free. Whoever needs it can have. Why don't you sell it? Right now. I can’t keep it.

[00:26–00:35] So why not give it somebody that need it. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Like I believe. God makes the way all the. All the time. Are you paying rent?

[00:35–00:43] Yes. They kicked you out when you're paying rent? I was paying rent. So I had subsidized housing. $100 bucks a month cause I have mental health. But when I got locked up.

[00:43–00:51] I lost my subsidy. And my rent went to market rent. Skyrocketed. I had a program pay it for. But they didn't pay in time. I begged them to let me.

[00:51–01:02] I said hey the money's coming™. They said it's hypothetical. Cause I didn t pay in time I got put out. But it still got paid. How long were you locked? A year.

[01:02–01:13] Then came home to this... Yeah. I lost my apartment. I had to take fverything. And give it away for free. They gave me only a day.

[01:13–01:21] And then thung to clean. They literally locked the doors on me. And said I cannot come in. Mom. Not right man. Now...

[01:21–01:37] You're supposed to get at least 30 days. That's the law. Take it (x2). It's from his heart. Thank you. Do you think god put you through this?

[01:37–01:45] For a reason? Yes. I learned a lot being in prison. I allowed time to do for. Instead of just me doing. O always tell my friends.

[01:45–01:54] Do not let the world's darkness dim your light? Amen. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I’m still learning. In ready to, just move on. To better things.

[01:55–02:03] So I’m. In time. You know what time it is? I can give you a ride. Ok. Let's go let's go bring you.

[00:00–00:04] Hey do you may a buck to. Ley do you have a suck to. Hey do you have a buck to arab the bus? Ley do xai tay la suck to. A dollar? For the bus?

[00:04–00:10] Yeah. You don't need a ride? No. I don't need a ride I don't want to take up your time. Oh thank you. Absolutely yeah.

[00:10–00:16] You sure you don't need a ride or something? No no no no. I’m good I’m good. Alright I’m gonna go tan. You have a blessed day okay? Okay okay okay.

[00:16–00:22] Before you go. Why'd you give this to me? If I can't help somebody in. How am of onna sottle? How am I gonna fix the state of Minnesota? What do you mean?

[00:22–00:28] I’m running for governor. Oh you are? Yeah yeah. I’m an independent candidate for governor. Here in Minnesota. What was your name?

[00:28–00:36] Brad. Yeah. Since you were nice to me. O wanted to give you something. On ho. Yeah.

[00:36–00:43] Give it to me? No. Take it. For a buck? And your buck back. Oh haha.

[00:43–00:49] Well. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Can I give this to somebody else instead? No rather give it to somebody else. That's really in need. You're not in need?

[00:49–00:54] I’m okay. I mean what about like. The first person that we see that we just. Yeah I got a. Hey brad. Alex how you doing.

[00:54–00:59] Speak of the. Pretty good. Oh well... Come here you. Alex is a veteran. Thanks for your service.

[00:59–01:08] Yeah he works the front desk here and. He does a great job. He just gave me some money. Here in gonna give you. And I’m gonna ado to it. You're gonna.

[01:08–01:19] Because you are such a great guy. You're always so warm welcoming wren I come in. And you treat everybody like gold. Thanks I’m gonna go tan. Good luck with the governor man. You have a blessed day.

[01:19–01:27] You got my vote brother. Well thank you. Hul open the door for you as always. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I’ve been actually uh. In and out of homelessness for five.

[01:27–01:35] Almost six years now. Curremily um staying in a. A motel. I don't have a you know. Kitchen or anything but. I’m saving up for groceries.

[01:35–01:47] Working as much as I can geuting back on track and. Well you shouldn t be in this position man. Youre a veteran. My thought was you know. I work for a chance to have a home. And life doesn't always work out as we plan.

[01:47–01:56] Eut it doesnot mean you. Give up I mean. Every single day you know. Find some reason to keep moving on. Moving forward and. Not turn to where I had fallen into.

[01:56–02:05] Which uh. Fell into alcohol and just. Ended up you know. Seeking for a lot of support. Didn't really get that and. I felt like nobody cared.

[02:05–02:13] I was very upset and angry at the world. How do you feel now? Bringing hope. Actually elung there you. Walking with. Uhh someone or helping them through it.

[02:13–02:19] Lvl : 092 it'sit's. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] It really is. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Even if he falls he always rise up. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[02:19–02:23] Even if he falls he always rise up. We train in the mud to learn how to. Stand up coin continue. That's right.

[00:00–00:09] What you looking for? You want anything? Some shoes. I have water and snack. If you're hungry. I could find songthing in.

[00:09–00:17] No it's better you eat and that's dirty. No it's chafe bineat and. No it's better you eat and that's dirty. Take the whole thing. No I can't take the whole. No I got another one here.

[00:17–00:23] You do? Yeah. I’m Josh. Ho. Yeah. Nice to meet you.

[00:23–00:33] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Lena? Yeah. She can bark when I’m sleeping. So nobody won't steal my. So you sleep outside too?

[00:33–00:42] I sleep outside yeah. Oh what happened? Well it's a long story. You have a cane? Yeah. My leg my knee.

[00:42–00:56] Oh it's always hurt? I’m trying to go see the doctor for my knees. Why haven't you seen the doctor? Cause I wait for my insurance to approve. So you ni the ve no line. Veah so that's why I always co.

[00:56–01:08] Sit down relax. That's why I iry to walk over there. To the park. Yeah why'd you stop me if you were going to the. Because I see you look inside for food. That's win I offer you a cracker.

[01:08–01:16] You didn't have to do that. Well.... That's how always do. That's how I always do cause u. That's how val ways do. I know that people eat the dirty food inside the.

[01:17–01:25] I was seeing ie they had some shoes in here. I was seeing if they had I was seeing if they had some shoes in hed:. I was seeing if they had some shoes in here. But they don’t - I don’t think they have shoes. Unleg you want at goget. The thrift store.

[01:25–01:32] Yeah. I don't have money for it. I know. But I can use my $5. See if I have enough. What is your size?

[01:32–01:43] Ten? Yeah. Okay. You found size ten? Yes. Thank you so much.

[01:43–01:58] I wish I had the money to pay you back. No that's okay. God say when you help somebody. You gonna get. blessing everywhere you go. You didn't have to do this. That's okay thank you.

[01:59–02:10] Thank... thank you. I’m not really struggling. What? I’m not really struggling. Are you sure? Yeah.

[02:10–02:24] I was looking for somebody kind. Ho. Here yeti look at it. Oh what is that? Is that for me? That's for you.

[02:24–02:37] Thank you. Thank god bro. You sure? I’m sure. See I helping you now you give me something. I always tell people jesus loves you.

[02:37–02:45] I hope you have good and joy with jesus like I am. You know? Thank you. Of course.

[00:00–00:08] I need help with s13 for suppositories. $2 to ride the bus. =I lost everything. And if I. can make it today. Anything is possible. $13 why so specific.

[00:08–00:17] For female suppositories. I have a weak bladder. In my chair I lost four fingers and two toes. I’m gonna lose two more fingers too as well. Hey come here. Thank you my dear.

[00:18–00:26] Oh my gosh you're going through it. What's your name? My name is cherise. Do a lot of geople help? I get help from time to. Depending on the attitude.

[00:26–00:35] Some people they re arrogant. The poor is hamed the world teaches. The poor is hated. So people say mean things. I’ve had that happen yeah. I was shanked four times with a box cutter.

[00:35–00:43] I was hit in my head with a brick. I wasn't breathing and to get air in my body. They had to stomp me and. And punch. God wants you here. You think so?

[00:43–00:49] I know so. I think he forgot about me. He's too busy blessing everybody else. God. No he dion't forcet about. 0 promise.

[00:49–00:53] You think so? Why am I? Ask ask god. Why do you think I’m standing here? Alright. What's your dream?

[00:53–01:01] O wanna take mee a nice. I wanna shave. I wanna help people too. You do? O like to help people. I don't know why I have a.

[01:01–01:08] My heart is bigger than my. Maybe I was a mistake. No you weren't. Being born. Hey if you were a mistake. It's a beautiful mistake.

[01:08–01:19] Hey. That's for me hey. Us currency that's my. Don't wear it out. What could you get with? O con gft thp rat pos tuạt.

[01:20–01:29] Potato chips I can get some iced tea. I’m ready to go and do it. Come on let me get some. Come here mama. I don't smell like roses. And I don t look like cinderella.

[01:29–01:34] I used to be pretty. On. You still are stop it. You're beautiful. I am? I wouldnt say ilif I didn't.

[01:34–01:39] Can I get going? You can get going mama. All right hey! Us currency.

[00:00–00:06] You oray? Not really. What's going on? I’m in a lot of pain. Here crab my hand. Is it painful just getting up the stairs?

[00:06–00:14] Yeah. I have a lot of pain conditions. Fibromyalgia. Crps. Arthritis. There's more people out there like me.

[00:14–00:22] Just because we don't look. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] No. We're not lazy. No. I used to work three jobs.

[00:22–00:30] Now I can't even walk to the store. Or walk to take the bus. Do you have a car? No. So you have to walk? Yeah and ince really.

[00:30–00:42] If my kids aren't around. And I need something I just have to wait. Like putting off getting groceries? Yeah. Just to do chores. I have to sit on the stool to wash dishes or cook.

[00:42–00:51] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I’m not old enough to feel this old. Have you ever felt judged? Very much so. Family. Friends.

[00:51–00:57] By your own family? Yeah. You start to hate yoursele. The stuff people tell you start to feel real. The start people ria you. The stuff people tell you start to feel real.

[00:57–01:05] You really are just laiv. It's all in your head. Is it just you in the apartment? And my children. How many? Three.

[01:05–01:17] One of my boys isn't mine biologically. I took custody of him three years ago. He's 18 now and still here with me. By choice. Well it means you're doing something righu. You have a lot of people depending on you.

[01:17–01:27] Yeah. So why do you keep helping when you're hurting too? Mn parents rased me that. When my dad was dying I helped take care of him? When my aunt and uncle were dying? I helped take care of them.

[01:27–01:39] The older generation is. Who supported me and loved me unconditionally? And I lost all of them. It's just me trying to hold. Everything down and. I can't even take care of myself most days.

[01:39–01:50] Do your kids help? More than they should have to. And then they go without so much because. I can barely pay the bills. My kids and my grandson. Are my whole reason for not giving up?

[01:50–01:58] Has there been a time where you felt like giving. [On-screen text: Nods head yes] Really? More than once. I know people don't always see what you're carrying. But I see how hard you're.

[01:58–02:08] Can I give you thịs to help take some pressure off? And heir with your. And helr with your family? I would love that thank you. Thank you so much. You're so welcome.

[02:10–02:16] I have one more surprise for you. /our daughter loves you so much. Pour daughter loves you. She sent us a grocery list. Because she didn't want to see you struggle. Really?

[02:21–02:31] That means a lot. If you could say one thing to the world. What would you say? Just keep fighting every. Somebody somewhere is looking out for you and. I mean.

[02:31–02:39] I know it feels like. Nothing will ever get better. But you don’t know that. As harp sari lavo ope. As hard as it is to keep hope I still have hope. Happy.

[02:39–02:42] Thank you so much for everyuihing. Of course. Happy.

[00:00–00:07] You okay buddy? You okay? I’m okay man. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Somebody stole them? Yeah.

[00:07–00:15] You don't got none? On. No don't take them off your feet please. It's okay. Don't take them off your feet bro. Please.

[00:15–00:21] It's okay bro trust me. It would be a good size for you here. Are you sure? Yeah. Try them on. What's your name?

[00:21–00:28] Jose bro. You live around here? Uhh yeah the shelter right. You're homeless. Yeah. I can't take these from.

[00:28–00:38] Go ahead man. Go ahead it's a blessing I like to give. How long you ve been homeless? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I lost my my apartment. I had a job and I lost it because of ice agents.

[00:38–00:45] They came and. So... And they got shut down? Yeah. I’m sorry man. It's okay.

[00:45–00:56] God is good okay. What's your biggest prayer! Get back my home and my relationship. How much would it take to get your home back? I’m already on the process honestly. Are you taking a walk in his shoes?

[00:57–01:03] Yeah he can't be ready out here with no shoes. That's a shower violation. Right here we say. It's worth it. You know he's walking barefoot. I’m teasing you.

[01:03–01:09] I got some shoes for him. You're gonna give him. Yeah the size are a 10. Are you a 10? Thank you man. You welcome.

[01:09–01:15] You struggling yourself? Yes sir. How much money you got? Honestly nothing. You got nothing? I have nothing bro.

[01:15–01:20] It's okay. You don't even have shoes. It's okay hey. Where are you from? Orange county. Is that where you were?

[01:20–01:27] Yeah. What's your dream? Honestly to own a barbershop one day. I was doing mobile haircuts for a little bit. You can do haircuts? Yeah.

[01:27–01:32] Been doing it for 19 years. Could you shave this off? Of course. Do you have it with you? Yeah. Why don't you have a seat real quick?

[01:32–01:44] Have a seat ok. What happaned to you? I got kicked out man. I mean you got. You got us now. I don't know what happened with your parents.

[01:44–01:53] But. I’m pretty sure they're thinking about you right now you know. You think so? I know so... Is this your first time being homeless? Yeah I got my fiance here with me.

[01:53–02:01] Did you have a house? I had an apartment. And now it's all gone? It's all gone man. What could I do to help? Honestly just pay it forward man.

[02:01–02:08] You know. Just help the next person? That's it. I give oyle ree haircuts to. You do? Yeah.

[02:08–02:15] That's why I have all that right now. I'mma bless you with this. Uh this kit. The whole bag? Keep it. Thank you brother.

[02:15–02:23] You're welcome. How do I look? I look good? You ready for a job interview man. So half of the clothes are girl clothes. There's an extra tent. right there.

[02:23–02:29] You can have it ok. It's a tent? Yeah. Can l tell you guys something! You can tell us anything. I have something for you.

[02:29–02:35] What's that? I hope it's a hug. You're not allowed to give is anything. Those are the rules. Oh hell no. Put that up fool.

[02:35–02:39] Don't give us nothing put. No no no no. I can't take it man. Yeah yeah yeah. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] It's okay man.

[02:39–02:47] Can you split it for me? Yeah. How much lets count it? One for you. One for your lady. I was finding someone to find with a good heart.

[00:00–00:08] How much are you selling the lemonade for! A dollar. What are you raising money for? My room. So I can get stuff. Also for my mom so I can help her.

[00:08–00:15] Like buy food and stuff. How old are you? Ten. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Could I buy a lemonade? Yeah.

[00:15–00:25] Why are you helping your? Because I know she's going through a lot right now. Yeah? A lot of parents need help with stuff. Is this your sister? Yes.

[00:25–00:33] How old are you? I’m gonna be twelve. What's going on with your. Well somebody stole her. Somebody stole her money? Yeah.

[00:33–00:46] When we got money we just give it to our mom? So we can helr her pay her bill and stuef. Did she ask you to come out here? Or was this your guys' idea. It was our idea. We did it last summer just.

[00:46–00:56] We decided to do it this summer for our mom. Oh well. She must be so proud of you guys. She was happy. And she started crying. Does she work!

[00:56–01:06] Um not anymore. Because she had a baby. But she's gonna start working again. How long have you guys been out here? Weve been out here since 3. 3 hours?

[01:06–01:16] How much have you guys made out here today? Like $20 dollars. There was this one homeless person. You don't know if he's homeless. He gave us a dollar for lemonade. Nd then we just gave him chips for free wo bags of.

[01:16–01:29] And then we just gave him two bags of chips for free. Aww why d you do that? Because it looked like he needed help. That's so awesome. But you guys are so sweet for helping your mom out. She loves treand she all.

[01:29–01:38] She treats qu, of her kids. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] A dollar? Okay well. This could pay for a couple hundred lemonades. Thank you.

[01:38–01:49] Yeah. Give that to mom and tell her that she did a goodi. Raising such amazing kids. I'll go tell her right now. You're gonna go tell her. She was happy and she started crying.

[01:49–02:00] Your mom started crying. Now you're gonna make me. If you could tell the world one thing. What would you tell the world? I would tell the world to stop the violence. Amen.

[02:01–02:05] Do me a favor give your mom a big huc? Keep being you or.

[00:00–00:06] Do you have money for like? A snack or anything? I got like. Two food stamps yeah. You do? Yeah.

[00:06–00:13] ('m just u havent atein. A day man. I’m so hungry. I got you. I like your car man. I just ran out of gasa ain t got no gas money.

[00:13–00:19] You don t have any gas money? On. U don't want to take your food stamps then. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] If you ain't ate nothing. You're stuck man.

[00:19–00:25] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I'll sell a couple or something. No I can't. No come on bro. You can get something to. I’m Josh.

[00:25–00:30] Melvin man. My leg's broken shoot. I got my crutches over. Sit down man. Yeah yeah. Get back in the car man.

[00:30–00:40] You don't gotta do that. Is that your plan is to sell some food stamps? Yeah just to get home or something. So do you rent somewhere. On on. I actually live in the car.

[00:40–00:45] Living in here. You you oh. You live in here? Yeah yeah. And you ran out of gas? Yeah yup.

[00:45–00:56] So what happened for you to live in your car? Oh I just. O ain't got family like that. You know. Going through a rough. patch right now so yeah. You want one of these pineapple pops I got?

[00:56–01:04] I got I got pineapple soda back here. Thanks man. Get you one of them oh. Who taught you to be so? Man you gotta be kind even when you re down and out. I learned that man.

[01:04–01:11] In life you gotta. You gotta you gotta still. Who'd you learn it from? My dad man. Was your dad like that? My dad.

[01:11–01:20] He like that he still like. He a old man now though you know. You got me darn near to tear up thinking about my dad. You know. Why man? Cause he just a good guy you know period.

[01:20–01:29] Alright man. Imma shut this door I’m. Trying to save some of this heat. Since you decided to help me out brother. I got a gift for you. Oh you bull shootin man.

[01:29–01:40] You bull shootin' bro. You lyin' brother. Oh man. You lyin' man. No. On.

[01:40–01:49] Oh man much love brother. Appreciate it what's your name bro. Appreciate you man. And I have a gas tank man. I’m gonna fill up your car for you too. I love you brother.

[01:49–01:55] My man brother. Appreciate that man. Ill be back ok? I could not leave you stranded. That's love man. I appreciate you bro.

[01:55–02:02] So this will. This will get you to the gas station. Yeah yeah. I'mma fill it up yup. What's your message? Help each other out.

[02:02–02:10] That's my message. Help each other out. While you're here. You're supposed to. We all bleed red right? We all bleed red homie.

[00:00–00:12] Anything you draw in seven seconds I'll buy you. You ready? 5.00. What's that? That's a tent. Why do you want a tent?

[00:12–00:18] We're about to be homeless. In about two weeks. Um... You and your daughter? Is this your daughter? I have two other kids too.

[00:18–00:28] So yeah. So we need a tent. How old are you? Seven. Would you rather go get a? Or give sioo to somebody.

[00:28–00:40] In target? Give $100 to somebody. You wanna go find somebody to help? My daughter would like to give you something today. She wanted to give it to you instead of keeping it. Thank you so much.

[00:40–00:52] It's only getting harder each and every day. I hate to see other people go through it. Yeah me too. I hate going through it myself but we'll figure it. Oh you'll figure it out. I promise you that.

[00:52–01:05] Yeah we will go through every day but. Keep a smile on our face every day. We do this for our kids. We do, that's why we keep truckin. Can I give you a hug? Yeah yeah.

[01:06–01:16] That was your first instinct. Was to help them out? Who taught vay, to be that? God. God taught voy to be that. Since you decided to give the money away.

[01:16–01:28] I have something for you. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] You don’t have to do that. What can we get with? A house. So what happens if you don't find welace witend a.

[01:28–01:38] "I really don't have a plan. I started packing my house. I work full time lave been a cna for 10 vears. O work my butt off. I got three kids to provide for and... Yeah.

[01:38–01:45] What's making it hard to get a place? I don't want to always say it's money. But you know it's. Yeah. There's never enough. I’ve always been so independent.

[01:45–01:57] You know always been able to provide for my family. And I’ve had such a short eviction notice that. You know it's been hard to try to find—. How short was the eviction notice? It was like a month you. A month?!

[01:57–02:05] I had about a month. Really? Yeah and in my area. There's not a whole lot to rent for a reasonable. Is it just you? It's me and yeah.

[02:05–02:18] Me and my three kids. For a house that I had originally looked at. You know it was $5250 for the down payment. It's $5250 dollars. I have put away some funds. But like I said you always.

[02:18–02:26] Fall short. Just a little bit. They always see a smile on my face though. O is it hard being a single. Yeah. Some days you don't wanna get up out of bed.

[02:26–02:34] But you gotta keep going but wel. Bút you gotta keep going. I mean we're fed we're. We're happy we got each. Right? Yeah yeah.

[02:34–02:47] Can we pray now? You wanna pray? Lord thank you for this. Thank you for this day. Thank you for keeping everybody safe. Amen amen amen.

[02:47–02:52] Good job squirt. It's been tough. I know.

[00:00–00:09] I’m sorry to bother you I’m just really cold. Do you have like? A spare jacket or... I’m sorry I don't. Do you have like a dollar maybe or something? Well this is all I have ($2).

[00:09–00:20] And I have no gas or else d. Yeah no. I’m like on e [gas-pump icon], so... On ho. I’m gonna go try to put it I’m gonna go try to put it in my tank to make it home. I don't know that I’m gonna make it but...

[00:20–00:30] Or else I would definitely just give it to you. I’m so sorry. You okay? Yeah I’m fine. You seem sad. I mean I’ve had better.

[00:30–00:37] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I’m Natasha. You struggling yourself? Yeah. What are you struggling? A lot...

[00:37–00:44] I gotta try to get. Home to minneapolis and to my daughter. Os. Oh you have a daughter? Yeah. How old?

[00:44–00:51] She's 10. So I gotta go try to get her from school iri. Are you married? "m not. Are you by yourself? Yeah.

[00:51–01:02] Her dad passed away three years ago. I’m so sorry yeah. Are you crying? Yeah. But it's okay I’m okay. I feel bad is there anything I could do for you?

[01:02–01:09] Just try to get out the. That's something you can—. I don't want you to be in the cold. And un so spery d coulont. Have a good one. I actually.

[01:09–01:20] Hold on here. I’m actually not homeless. And I have something for you. What? No no. On on.

[01:21–01:36] Thank you so mu. [Uncertain caption: Crying:] Thank you so much. Like whenever I can help. I’m gonna help. Eut I fedt bap tuat u.

[01:36–01:43] I know you did. Give you $2 dollars. Don't think you would have made it to the gas station. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Hoon m think you louis station. I have to trymy kid's.

[01:43–01:51] So like. You know I have to get to. Get to the gas station,. Ok yeah. And you want me to follow you? To make sure you're not gonna shut down.

[01:51–01:54] Yeah. I'll follow you, ok? Thank you.

[00:00–00:05] Can I get anything to eat? What you mean? Like a snack. I can give you a pizza. You sure? Yes, sir.

[00:05–00:10] I’m Josh man. What are you going through? You all right? Struggling, bro. Ill take whatever. What do you have in there?

[00:10–00:16] I know it ain't much. But we can still go in the. And get more. No. that's. That's more than enough. That's okay, I'll take this.

[00:16–00:22] Gotta help you dog. I’m going through it right. I'd be wrong. If I sit up here and walr. And not help you. What are you going through?

[00:22–00:28] Five year break up. I ain't seen my daughter. In, like, to weeks. I’m sorry man. You sure you don't care? Take it brother.

[00:29–00:38] You sure? Where are you from? I’m from new orleans. How was life in new orleans? Not good bro. Single mama:.

[00:38–00:45] [Uncertain caption: Struggling] Mom usedto get beat. Did you see it? Many times. I’m sorry, bro. Take this back for a sec bro.

[00:45–00:52] I got a gift for you. Since you were kind to me brother. Yeah, yeah. No no no no no. You needed more than me. I was seeing.

[00:52–00:59] If you were going to be kind. I’m not struggling. Brother I promise. I appreciate it, man. Damn bro. You don't know what I’ve been going through, brother.

[00:59–01:06] You'll get through it:. I’m not able to provide. You know. You're good man. And you're doing the best you can. Come here man.

[01:06–01:07] Appreciate it brother.

[00:00–00:07] Excuse me. Hello. Are you ok? I’m ok. Are you hungry? Uh yeah.

[00:08–00:16] I’m sorry I don't have anything right now. I just have like a maybe couple of dollars. If it can help you. Sorry I. D got kicked out I’ve just. I khoire going that ver you're going.

[00:16–00:23] I wore gong therever through. I used to be on the same situation. But now god is doing something. Where you from? I’m from Cameroon. Where's that?

[00:23–00:31] Cameroon. It's africa. You're struggling too? Year in going through a. I didn't work for like one. Thank god I have a job now.

[00:31–00:37] Yeah and I have kids. All that stuff. How many kids? I have four. You have four kids? Yeah.

[00:37–00:42] I can't take this. Yeah no. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] You know. What were you suruggling? My rent.

[00:42–00:48] Built for speed. I’m behind. How much? Like $915. Are you married? No I’m not.

[00:48–00:57] No? On. I’m single mom. Never give up never give up. Whenever you fall you always get up. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:57–01:08] My baby daddy he buy me the car. Ho. And lie about me like I stole the car. I get detained you know? So you got put in jail because you bought. He put me in dail.

[01:09–01:16] I’m sorry. Yeah. On ho. It's okay. I gotta leave ny kios for. It was hard.

[01:16–01:27] Why don't you work cause? Cause you were in jail? Yeah. An kids is the only, thing I. I can work so hard. I can work 2 because I have kids.

[01:27–01:41] I know sometimes it's not enough to pay my rent. I don't wanna cry because I already cry too múch. Why do you cry? I cry because life is tough. By myself wide all these. It's hard.

[01:41–01:47] Do you feel like giving up? No I can't give it up. No you can’t. Can’t do that. They don't have nobody. You know.

[01:47–01:56] Only me. I really can't take this from you. You struggling. Like me... I have a little place I sleep with my kids. But for you outside.

[01:56–02:11] And it's cold right now maybe you didn't eat all. Take this back for a second. Just for a sec. I wanna give you something. Are you kidding me? Oon.

[02:11–02:23] It's $1,000 dollars. I can't take it. Yeah you can. On. Yeah pay for your rent. For my rent.

[02:24–02:38] No one deserves to be struggling like this. Oh my god. Thank you so much. Believing is real and god is. A lot of people is going through. But they don't believe it.

[02:38–02:45] And nothing is not change. But when you believe. God change everything. Amen.

[00:00–00:08] Could I work for some? Sorry what? I just recently got out ofl & ri. And it's been tough man. I could help you throw ret this into the truck. I’ve been there man.

[00:08–00:18] Why don't you just enjoy some pizza man? Oh it's pineapple. I’m good. What do you mean you’ve been there? I’ve made a lot of ugly choices in my life. It was all self inflictung.

[00:18–00:25] Who owns this this usine cs? That's me. And you’ve been in this position before. Absolutely absolutely. How’d you do it? My kids.

[00:25–00:34] Your kids? My son had to have a cranial vault remodel. They basically had to take his skull. Crack it open from ear to. Make his uh. Room for brain to grow.

[00:34–00:44] At that point in my life l knew I had to be present. And I was making a lot of bad choices. I knew in order to be present. I had to get rid of those choices and get to work. Somehow some way. This is what god brought.

[00:44–00:53] A junk removal company. I feel blessed. You know my son actually told me the other day. True story. We were in the car and he goes dad. I’m glad you went through.

[00:53–01:03] The things that you went through. Making the bad choices you. Because it made you who you are today. And he said you're pretty. And I'll never forget that. That carries me every day.

[01:03–01:13] My dream is to pass on something 10 my kids. So I’m living my dream man. Are you hiring by chance? D am hiring. I have a criminal history. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[01:13–01:22] You wanna mao the truth. I’m a felon. I come from crap. And you built... You built this. A lot of hard work.

[01:22–01:35] I’ve been in a situation where I had no help. I had nobody to turn to. Wasn't given any opportunity. Is that why you want to give people a second chance? Absolutely. Climb to the top and bring a bunch of people with me.

[01:35–01:45] Yeah yeah. B: do you have any people. Big that had a tough time finding work. How many of you guys had a tough time finding work? I wouldn't have it if it wasnt for him. Yeah with my record.

[01:45–01:53] All that. We've all had a tough time. Anything's possible. With a little hard work and dedication. So.... I’m actually not homeless...

[01:53–02:01] Okay. I was looking for somebody to be kind to me. To give me a chance. And I wanna give this to. Why? For being a good person.

[02:02–02:09] I'mma be a good person without your money. How about that? Please take this money. No no no. There's probably someone that needs this. Way more than I do.

[02:09–02:18] But you see b. We're at his house right. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] And his whole purpose is to get it nice and cleaned. So he can herng his kids. He's gotta get furniture.

[02:18–02:26] He's gotta get food in the refrigerator. This is his new start. Hey brian. Hey what's going on guys? Got some money here for. What do you want me to do with this?

[02:26–02:38] I know you're starting. You're doing everything here to get your kid in. I’m just not used to it you know what I mean. I’ve always had al significant other there. First time on my own so... It's alright though.

[02:38–02:45] Will that help you with restarting? Oh that's gonna help. I could have really got it off that guy. If I really needed it. I could have asked him. Like hey I need food in my fridge here.

[02:45–02:55] How many thanksgiving meals did you hand out last year! 12. 12 whole meals. So 12 families got to eat because of you guys. Yeah. God did that god did that.

[02:58–02:59] Thanks for being you brother.

[00:00–00:10] How much is it for the laundry? 41 think it's $3.50. I got like. Two bucks do you have like. 50 cents? Let me go get my boyfriend.

[00:10–00:17] Thank you. You're welcome. Don't you need it for your laundrys. On ho. We'll be okay. What are you doing for thanksgiming:?

[00:17–00:24] It's gonna be me and her. Just you guys? Yeah. What you doing for thanksgiving? I got kicked out man. Being by myself.

[00:25–00:36] Man I’m sorry about that. How long have you guys been together for? About three years now. We met when I was at the shelter. And she came to me with some brownies. She's like you want some brownies.

[00:36–00:44] And I’m like yeah. For my birthday. We've been together ever since then. You brought brownies down to where? The uh. Dorothy day dorothy day.

[00:44–00:51] The homeless shelter? Yeah. So you spent your birthday weekend. By handing out brownies to homeless people! Yeah. She got a real kind heart.

[00:51–01:04] She know that everybody need a second chance. I got hit by a vehicle when I was seven. I was in a coma thought u would die. But I’m not I didn't die. I have a uh..... [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[01:04–01:18] I got a disability. And it's hard for me to. We just take it one day at. But we stick togeuher and we do everything together. Shen mies safe toat timake. She makes sure that I take my medication on time.

[01:18–01:31] I go to my appointments. And I help her just like she. So what's your guys's dream. I look at her every day and I’m like. This is the woman I wanna be with for the rest of my. And her kids are like.

[01:31–01:42] My kids and I’m like. I wanna be in one big happy. Family is very important. So..... I didn't get kicked out. I actually have a place.

[01:42–01:53] I do and I was wondering. If you and your girlfriend. Would want to spend thanksgining with me and my family? I would love that man. God bless you I love you too man. You ready to eat some turkey?

[01:53–02:00] Oh yeah. Imma gobble gobble. Yeah hahah. Dear lord I thank you so. That we're here at thanksgiving with the liljenquist family. That were here atte liljenquist family.

[02:00–02:11] And reggie and nissi are able to join. And reagle ano nissi are. This is all possible due to. Your grace and your presence. Reggie is someone who has so deeply touched our lives lately. And we just wanna pray.

[02:11–02:31] That he will have a lot. more stability in his life. In god's name amen. I also have one more thing. Oh thank you. God bless you man for. If anything else god got my.

[02:31–02:35] When we feel like we're really alone? God's always gonna be.

[00:00–00:11] Do you have a dollar to catch the bus by chance? No. Do you have a dollar to catch the bus by chance! Yes. I’m sorry to bother you. No don't.

[00:11–00:16] Do not be sorry? What's your name? Samantha. I’m Josh. Nice to meet you Josh. Yeah nice to meet you.

[00:16–00:24] Is everything okay? Are you going through something? Yeah. Just keep your head up. Are you going through something? Everybody is going through something.

[00:24–00:33] In one way or another in this world. Can I have a hug? Of course come here. Do you have a place to? I have a home yeah. Are you doing okay?

[00:33–00:44] Umm yes no. I mean I have a home but.... Not for much longer. They gave me kindof a very. Time frame to be out but. I’m supposed to be out on this friday.

[00:44–00:55] It's a long story but umm. You don’t have enough money to pay. or...? To pay a deposit, no. What are you gonna do? Well I’ve been looking for work like crazy. So you won't have a place to live?

[00:55–01:03] So you wong lave a place. Umi don't. But 00 got options. I was hoping that they. Give me a little more longer than friday. To go you know to find- somewhere.

[01:03–01:15] You know to find to go somewhere. What's your dream? Just to be genuinely happy. And have a stable home that I own. Have you had a stable home? I was lining with my mother and.

[01:15–01:26] She was a wonderful mom,. She took her own life. That's why. I’m so sorry. Thank you. I don't know what.

[01:26–01:37] What depression and anxiety and all that does? For you. But for me it's almost debilitating. There's a lot of people in the world. That are getting help. Like help through the.

[01:37–01:45] Help through the government. And I feel like a lot of those people don t need. They don't need it. But: there's people out here that really do. And I’m I’ve. I’ve been th quch tt bút ưêu.

[01:45–01:55] I’ve been through it but I’m. It's a process. Now I don't even know if it'll go through. How much money do you? To be able to save your apartment. It's too embarrassing.

[01:55–02:02] To even go. To tell. You help people a lot? Every chance 0 get. Not too long ago. I got.

[02:02–02:13] Okay four homeless people. A hotel room. Can I be honest? Mmhm. So I have money. And I was just waiting for somebody kind.

[02:13–02:26] For you. What?! For you. For me? For you. Take it. it's yours.

[02:29–02:44] You have no idea what this means to me. Are you afraid of being homeless? [Uncertain caption: VERY, EXTREMELY UNCERTAIN] I’ve never been been homeless a day in my life. Is there a possibility of? Very very very possible.

[02:44–02:56] I’m really scared. Why did you stop and help? I if I was spung in that. I would hope that somebody would have said yes to me. This is the most that anyone's done for me. In I don't know how long.

[02:56–02:59] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yes they were.

[00:00–00:06] Excuse me, sir? Yeah. You don't think I can get something to eat? I’m really hungry. You know. You want cash or...

[00:06–00:13] No, I just want something. To eat or something. And. something to drink,. You just want to get something inside here? Yeah, I mean, if that's cool with you. I’m Josh.

[00:13–00:17] I’m martin, by the way. Nice to meet you, buddy. Nice to meet you too, man. Yeah. Let's go in. Dude, I really appreciate it.

[00:17–00:23] For real. Thank you so much dude. I’m starving. When's the last time you had something to eat? Honestly man. It varies.

[00:23–00:28] I was 260 pounds. At one moment. Now I’m like. 210. So it's... Pick something to eat dude.

[00:28–00:34] Dude thank you. Does it matter what I get? It doesn't matter what you. You get whatever you want,. You sure? caution wet floo? Yeah, of course I’m sure.

[00:34–00:41] Are you living out on the streets? 1 am man. How long you been out there? I’ve been out there for at. I think we're going on a year. What happened?

[00:41–00:47] I was truck driving. I got into a fight with my. My ex now. Yeah. So I ended up getting mad. And I was speeding.

[00:47–00:55] And I didn't have insurance. On my personal truck. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yeah, so I end up losing my. I’m sorry. So now I ain't got no car.

[00:55–01:01] Nothing. How many people have? You asked to get something to eat? Three four other people. And they all told me. They didn't have anything to.

[01:01–01:06] What. Matil dealt yeah. You're trying to go to treatment? I am man. Today? Yeah, yeah.

[01:06–01:12] I mean, if I could. Can I take you to treatment? Like today, today. Yeahn dude. Okay, well. Get something in your system.

[01:12–01:17] Get some food, get something to drink. I want to take you in. Yeah. I wanted to get you a phone. So when you get to treatment. We can keep in contact.

[01:17–01:23] So I know that you're not going to leave. Not I’m not gonna leave no. How you feeling? Pretty good man. You ready for it? Yes, sir.

[01:23–01:28] Okay. O appreciate this, man. And then I wanted to give. A little something. You put this towards a meal. Or whatever, dude.

[01:28–01:35] But I’m proud of you. Okay? O appreciate it. man thanks. Happy for you, man. Later. Five days baby.

[01:35–01:39] Yeah. yeah. How you feeling? Pretty good man. You feel good? I feel motivated. Ready for the 30 days?

[01:39–01:46] Yes I am. Let's go dude. Come here quick. Dude, check that out. Wow. That's a lot of stuff, baby.

[01:46–01:52] You don't have to worry about clothes. I have no clothes at all. Dude thank you man. Yeah. All right. hop in. Do you know anybody?

[01:52–01:59] Who could sponsor me? You know what I mean? What exactly is a sponsor? So basically. It's just somebody who. Going through what you're going through.

[01:59–02:06] And they're working the. I’m not sure if you know. Anything about the 12 steps. I know somebody who does. Can I get them on the line? Let's do it.

[02:06–02:12] We'll see if he's willing to do. Yeah. Hello. Hey, I’ve got kind of an odd question. For you. Martin, you wanna grab the.

[02:12–02:18] Do sponsor anybody? As far as, like, recovery. And addiction sponsorship? Yes. Yeah I do. Okay.

[02:18–02:24] So I was just wondering if you would. Give me a chance and sponsor me. You know, kind of. Go through this together. Absolutely. We can do that, man.

[02:24–02:31] It'll be an honor to. To work with you. And to show you what helps me get sober. I have a lot of people that,. I’m connect with. And a lot of organizations.

[02:31–02:38] That believe in the same purpose. Is to help change lives? You on the way to treatment. Right now is a miracle. And you're a blessing. And I’m proud of you.

[02:38–02:44] And I don't even know you. I appreciate it. man. 4l I appreciate you. Want to give me a chance. And sponsor me. And. you know.

[02:44–02:54] I’m not going to let you down, man. All right. So is your new home. for how long? For 30 days man. And I'll keep the viewers updated, too. So everybody else will know.

[02:54–02:58] What's going on. I appreciate you. Laters, guys.

[00:00–00:06] [Uncertain caption: Knocks] Do you have something to drink by chance? Yeah. Let me grab you something real quick. Just like a pop or water or anything. Yeah, I think I got a pop.

[00:06–00:09] You sure? Okay. Thank you. I got a pop. Dr. pepper. No, no, no, that'll work.

[00:09–00:15] That's perfect. It's just really hot out man. Yeah. What's wrong with your shoulder? Hurt it in the line of duty. I was, pulling a guy out of a.

[00:15–00:23] And I ended up straining my shoulder. Really bad. Just had surgery on it eight weeks ago. Pulling somebody out of a. Yeah. I was a firefighter.

[00:23–00:28] For the city of saint paul. Really? Well, thanks for your service. Thanks, man. So you pulled somebody out of a car? Yeah.

[00:28–00:38] Unfortunately tried to beat. Beat the train by the capitol, and. Driver got killed on impact. But we were able to save the passenger. So that was, you know, it was good. You saved his life?

[00:38–00:42] You're a hero. It was a team effort. You know. Yeah. That's what we do. You still work for the saint.

[00:42–00:49] I don't. Ended up having to retire. Having to or deciding to? I had to. I needed to have surgeries. But they deemed them electives.

[00:49–00:58] So I wasn't able to get the surgeries. I needed right away. And I just kept damaging my. Did the city help you pay? They denied my shoulder surgery. I’ve had to pay out of pocket for that.

[00:58–01:03] Did you injure it? While you were. Getting the guy out of the. It's been really hard. How so? I lost a job.

[01:03–01:10] I love. Helping people. I love being a fireman. O never thought the city. Would turn their back on me like this? Sorry, man.

[01:10–01:17] I’m fighting right now for my pension. What do you mean? You're fichting for your pension? I’m not getting the full pension. Four surgeries. In the last four years, and.

[01:17–01:22] I haven't been able to work. It's been really hard on my. We had to sell our house. You live in the garage? Yeah. You got kids?

[01:22–01:28] I got five kids. Five boys. That betrayal. From the city. Has been really hard to digest. You work so hard.

[01:28–01:37] You miss so much. My youngest son. Wasn't even born. When I joined the fire department? And I feel like I don't even know him. And same with my older boys.

[01:37–01:46] 24 hour shifts at a time. It's been hard. So I have a little bit of money with me. I was seeing. If you were gonna help me. I'll help anybody out, man.

[01:46–01:52] Take this, this is for you. I can't. Yeah, you can. Seriously. Thank you. Appreciate that.

[01:52–01:59] I'll pay it forward. I know you will. I want you to have a house. I have a lot of people online. That want to come together. I’m sure they would love to help support.

[01:59–02:04] You and your family. You fought for us. Thank you. You're a hero.

[00:00–00:07] How much is it for a pair of shoes! Oh for a pair of shoes. I have a couple what size are you? Ten and. a half. Oh you know. Uh did yours break?

[00:07–00:15] Yeah they broke down the. The sole came out. Down the block? So you’ve been walking? Yeah. I think ii stepped on. something sharp too.

[00:15–00:23] You have something? Yeah do you want to sit down here for me. I’m going through a divorce. So I gotta do a lot of hustling. So I sell stuff. I think these micht be good.

[00:23–00:29] Well how much are they? No no no. No they're just yours. For free? Well of course. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:29–00:34] What's this say? It says kindness is free. Kindness is free oh. Oh look at that. Isit a sticker? Yeah its a sticker.

[00:34–00:41] They feel great. Have you made alot of money today? A little bit. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] But it's always worth it to talk to people. So do you make enough money to live.

[00:41–00:51] When you're doing garage? I work another job so you kind of have to work both. I’m just trying to geu through all of the. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] And everything that comes with that and. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[00:51–00:59] Everything's expensive. It's not just for me. I mean some people don't have shoes. At the end of the dạy the money doesn't matter. The house doesn't matter. I have an awesome group. of friends.

[00:59–01:06] I have an awesome family. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] What's your dream? I’m trying to get out of corporate america. Sou suarted an etsy shop. Two days ago so I really.

[01:06–01:17] I hope lican do stuff like this and like. Create something. And not have to workin an office all the time. I’m at such a transition point in my life right now. I’m -just searching for some sort of a purpose. Well I guess it kind of staris here.

[01:17–01:25] With giving a stranger a pair of boots. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] No we're not. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Juntain valley scenery ki. I feel bad just taking the.

[01:25–01:34] No gosh please. Honestly you've made my. You've honestly made my. What do you mean how? To be able to do something nice for somebody. It, just warms your heart.

[01:34–01:47] Everybody would feel that. Giving is probably one of the best feelings. Oh my gosh yeah absolutely. Cause I have somelhing that I wanted to give you. Oh my god. That's a lot of money.

[01:47–01:52] Why. For the boots? I don't even need the boots. U have. I have shoes. I just wanna give this to.

[01:52–02:01] Because you showed me your heart. Surely somebody else would need that more than me. Well you can be the person that decides. Who gets the money? Thank you so much. You deserve it.

[02:01–02:07] I’m gonna cry. It's okay. People give. And sometimes you forget. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Yeah.

[02:07–02:09] Well I’m gonna pay this forward.

[00:00–00:07] You good? I’m okay. You don't want no boots? You'd give me boots? Yeah. Come on bro.

[00:07–00:14] Let's go pul. I'll just wait out here. I'll go grab it. I'll come back. They only had a 8 bro. You want to try emp on?

[00:14–00:21] Yeah do you mind? You sure? ok? I feel bad taking this from. Are you good? Yeah. You a human like ym human.

[00:21–00:31] I was coming here to get winter boots. For under $40 bucks myself. On ho ho. But but. Bro you take them boots you walk these roads. You do what you gotta do.

[00:32–00:39] How old are you? 27. You're my age. And I’ve been there multiple times. I just got in this position to be able to. Help other people sd...

[00:40–00:52] Would you mind helping me with these? See if I can fit see if I can get them on here. I’m just gonna sit on the. D overheard you guys talking. And I know my situation is nowhere near as bad as. I just moved out here a week ago.

[00:52–01:02] And I have two teenagers. The only thing that's stopping them from. Coming home de beds and. And him asking if there's a way that you can help me. Get some food? You know what I can put- probably.

[01:02–01:11] Like 5o bucks towards it. Right now? Like right now. Thank you. Can we go to the dollar? Because they they are the dollar store.

[01:11–01:20] They can give you so much. That was on my list that I was just showing him. To go to the dollar tree. I could get so much more. You wanna go too? dollar. Before I go...

[01:20–01:34] I’m not homeless. What's up? I’m not taking no money. I’m not taking money bro. Bro I’m not taking that. You out here playing bro?

[01:34–01:43] Can you help me? Why you playing people like that bro? Can you help me? Um find—. I’m finding good people. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.]

[01:44–01:51] Bro are you serious? I’m cool bro. Give it to her let her go. Get some food for her. Pretty please. I just moved out here a week ago.

[01:51–01:58] I can show you my lease. Gine it to her bro. Please. Life is alright for me right. Like it's not the best. But it's alright.

[01:58–02:11] I can't complain. Thank you thank you thank. Yeah yeah. Thank you. What? Thank you so much.

[02:11–02:20] My kids are in foster care. The only thing. I just moved into my place last monday. The only thing that's stopping them. From coming home is. Beds and food.

[02:20–02:33] [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] Thank you so much. I got jumped at our apartment. By three of the people who lived in our unit. That caused me to lose my. That caused mm kids to go into foster care.

[02:33–02:47] They ve been in foster care since june 13th. Come here our court date is tomorrow. Ho. You just helped me out so. You have no idea. I can tell the judge that I have what they need.

[02:47–02:55] And I can ask her to let them come home. You're an amazing mother. Thank you. You're a great mom. Thank you so much.

[00:00–00:07] Hey I overheard. They're gonna call the. They're calling the police? Yeah. Oh I’m. I’m sorry do you work.

[00:07–00:14] No I don't. I just overheard. Are you okay? A little bit cold. What's that? I got a coat.

[00:14–00:22] You got a coat? 00 can't take it from you. No I got another one. You hungry? A little bit. I could buy you something.

[00:22–00:30] You don't gotta do that. I got a couple dollars. Ful be right back. Thank you thank you so. There you go. Oh thank you.

[00:30–00:38] It's not a lot. You from around this area? No just got stuck outside. I don't know where else. I don't know where to go what's the. This is um.

[00:38–00:48] Window cleaning stuff. Oh you clean windows? [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I’m trying to start a business. It's been about a month. I’m not sure maybe we should step over here.

[00:48–00:58] Cause they were. Like I said they were talking about calling the police so... I could give you the address for that church. Do you have your own places? O line with uh. In a sober lining house.

[00:58–01:06] I have ii years sobriety from alcohol. But only 73 days from smoking. I’m trying to change my. Mno trung tịo change mn. Ưni tưng tị change min. You know god.

[01:06–01:18] God's doing stuff in my life? that s uh. Making me feel better about myself. Like I said I started this window cleaning company. 00 can't complain. I’m out and about making money and. Do you struggle with money?.

[01:18–01:29] Hmm not. I don't need a lot. All I need is a uh. Him. I go to this to this church that I’m talking to you, and they. I got a lunch that they sent me home with.

[01:29–01:38] They gine you food too. They cave me food. This lunch bag. Please take this please yes. Oh come here. Thank you.

[01:38–01:50] What did you say your name was! I’m tracy. This outfit came from the. They gave you the outfit? They gave me this cleaning. This church I’m trying to send you to.

[01:50–01:57] Savy duty bucket. They care that much about. Yes yes. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] God is love. And that's what we're supposed to do about it.

[01:57–02:06] I have shoes at the house I could give you. No that's okay. Are you sure? I actually have a pair of. I do have a pair of shoes. Okay.

[02:06–02:16] And I have a jacket. Eut I wanted to give you. This for what. For being kind to me. Avy duty bucket. Oh you don't have to do.

[02:16–02:25] Take it. Whn? I mean hm I’m... Why'd you show me love? Avy duty bucket. Cause god is love. That's why I gave it to you.

[02:28–02:36] Thank you. Could you use it? Can o use this? Yes I could use this. I would spread it around. This money?

[02:36–02:44] Yes that's what. This is a blessing. And that's what lim supposed to do with it. Something I feel. That would be great. We pay for someone's gas.

[02:45–02:50] I’m gonna go take care of that for you. We'll put 40 in. For real? Will that be enough? For sure. God bless you.

[02:50–02:58] Thank you so much. No problem. Hi you guys. Dude dion t that make you feel good? Oh dude. It made me feel so good.

[00:00–00:06] Are you already on your spare? Yeah. And that one's leaking, too? Mhm! yes. How often do you have to fill? Every day.

[00:06–00:13] Have the air compressor. But if it blows. You stuck then, right? Absolutely. Where are you headed? Going up there to babysit my granddaughter.

[00:13–00:20] And it's scary with these tires, but... I just got back into her life. You. just got into her life? Yeah. Congrats! Thank you emi.

[00:21–00:30] Why weren't you in her life before? [Uncertain caption: Because i was on drgs for] And you're off now? I’m off for about two and half years. I’m so proud of you. How does it feel?

[00:30–00:37] Amazing m. God is good. He's been good to you? He has. When I first got clean? I was so mad at him.

[00:37–00:47] I’m not even sure if I believed. But then 0 realized that it was. Making them choices. Choosing the wrong path not him. I just got my own place. First time ever.

[00:47–00:53] Do you have your own place? Yeah, first time ever in my whole life. So, do you have enough money. To repair the tire? No hem! It took me three months to.

[00:53–01:03] Save up for the plug wires. It's going to be probably winter. That I could get the spare... What made you get sober? I was using since I was 13. 13 years old?

[01:03–01:13] Yeah. I'll be 56 in july. I was just tired of it. I didn't want to do it anymore. I wanted the life I’ve always dreamed of. You know I’ve always dreamed of having my own vehicle.

[01:13–01:24] Having my family back having my own place. I just wanted a bill in my name that I could pay. Do you have that? I have that in spades yeah. What would you tell someone? If they think that they're too far gone?

[01:24–01:34] Anything's possible. I got the life I’ve always dreamed of. I never, ever thought that would happen. You fought so hard. To keep your family and your life. And you shouldn't be one blown tire away from that.

[01:34–01:43] Can we be able to pay for new tires? No, god no, no. Well I’m... I’m going to. Oh my god. Seriously?

[01:43–01:53] Oh my god, thank you so. Can I hug you? Thank you. Aw. You're amazing. Thank you, thank you.

[01:53–01:56] And I’m proud of you. Thank you. Yeah, I’m very proud of you. Thank you.

[00:00–00:06] How you doing boss? Sorry to bother you. No you're not adhering me. Do you have a snack? Yeah. I can get you one.

[00:06–00:12] From where? From the store. You sure? Yeah vou erik a little. Yeah I’m hungry. What do you like? donuts?

[00:12–00:21] Whatever. Donuts! you want coffee? Let me see what I can get. I’m Josh by the way. Om will. Couple of donuts here one of them's bismarck.

[00:21–00:26] Oh dude. One of them's uh. Old fashioned. You have heat in here? Yes sir. You do?

[00:27–00:35] I fell asleep the other day with the heat on. One of the small heaters on my hand. 0 burnt my hand. On ho. It looks good compared to how it was. Never fall asleep with the heater on.

[00:35–00:42] Hahaha. So this is where you stay? Yeah? Do you like it? Yeah. I love it actually.

[00:42–00:48] You don't require much? I don't. Pretty easy. Trying to get mn kids back ip here from. My wife and tens are down. My wife and kids are down in texas.

[00:48–00:54] On wife and tida are down. My wife and kids are down in texas. Oh in texas? Yeah. Their mom can't get uh. We're trying to fix her papers so she can come.

[00:55–01:05] How much did you pay for? Nothing actually. You didn't pay anything. It was it's part of the..... What they do is they keep tires in there? So it's half full oe tires and then half....

[01:06–01:13] Half my you know. Where you sleep? Yeah. Are you struggling yourself? I mean depends what. How you say struggling?

[01:13–01:21] I’m not struggling but my kids could. My kids could use me. I work at night right so. What do you do for work? Security here at the tire. Oh really.

[01:21–01:27] So they let you live here for free. Because you're security. Correct. You mind if I take a look? I don't mind at all. Maybe warm up a little.

[01:27–01:42] Come on. As you can see everywhere there's space. We have... tires. Is it hard to live in these conditions? I mean with the heater and stuff and under the blanket. Not really when it's cold.

[01:42–01:53] What's your dream? My dream is to get my kids. Whether we rent or have our own house. To get them up here. And to get them all started off in their lives. In the right spot.

[01:53–02:04] You know what I mean? You're struggling. I’ve been there. Theres a saying in spanish. Hoy por ti, mañana por mí. Which means basically.

[02:04–02:13] If I can do good today then. You know maybe tomorrow you can do. Yeah or today. And then today again right? Yeah correct yeah. People don't really get it.

[02:13–02:20] Yeah I appreciate you. Ayaya. What's that for sir? I appreciate you man. God bless. I sure came up quick on that didn t I?

[02:21–02:33] God bless you man. What does that mean to? It means about I can help some more people tonight. [Unclear caption at source; exact wording requires source-level review.] I’m kind of like a little warming house here. There's people out there with wet feet.

[02:33–02:37] And wet shoes and wet. Seems like the right -thing to do I guess.