As a former rough-sleeper myself, I have created a video where I to try to show that someone that you may see sleeping rough is still a human being and shouldn't be just written off, as they so commonly are, as beyond help or hope.
I beg everyone that views this video to share it with everyone else you know and to bring it to the attention of as many people as possible.
You may see it at youtube.com/watch?v=bg8vtVvjQsk or by just clicking on my account.
They say that the average American is two paychecks away from being on the streets. Anyone who believes that something like this couldn't happen to them will be in for a rude awakening soon when the sh*t really hits the fan.
Those words are very true...'If you are a human being you should be counted.' Like the whakatauki he aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata... What is the most precious of this world? It is people it is people it is people.... Te maramatanga o tena whetu a ia whetu rite tonu ki tena whetu... Every star has its own brilliant bright spark... this one shines like that one.... We are all worth of a home, a place to live...a basic human need. Children all need a family=neds home
It's kinda hard for me to feel sorry for the homeless. I was always told that I was a sucker for giving them anything I worked for.I just wish I could know what makes someone homeless.
Thank you for posting this video. I became homeless while waiting for Social security Disability. Was evicted from my apartment of two years after my second denial.
Here's a partial list of famous people who were once homeless: Drew Carey, Paul McCartney and family after the legal disolvement of the Beatles, William Shatner, Daniel Craig, Dennis Kucinich and let's not forget Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
People that judge homeless people probably don't know any personnaly. They ALL have a story and but for the grace of God anyone could wind up homeless. I went from the "American Dream" to just a paycheck away from being homeless. I've counseled people that were ex-models and jetsetters who had Masters Degrees and wound up homeless. Don't ever think it couldn't happen to you...
Just saw this on Good Morning. I really admire what you're doing and commend you for it. How many staunch Wellingtonian's, that see 'Blanketman' on a near daily basis, know that his name is Ben Hana and that he's from Tokoroa? Probably quite a grim percentage :(
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As a former rough-sleeper myself, I have created a video where I to try to show that someone that you may see sleeping rough is still a human being and shouldn't be just written off, as they so commonly are, as beyond help or hope.
I beg everyone that views this video to share it with everyone else you know and to bring it to the attention of as many people as possible.
You may see it at youtube.com/watch?v=bg8vtVvjQsk or by just clicking on my account.
Wolf3587 11 months ago
Awesome video - it is an issue in both NZ and Aus...... we are having an event to try and help...
SleepOnTheStreets 1 year ago
IF YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT IS LIKE TO BE "SOULSICK" ONLY THEN CAN YOUR IGNORANCE OF THESE PEOPLE CAN BE SEEN A!!?
kneenobla 1 year ago
They say that the average American is two paychecks away from being on the streets. Anyone who believes that something like this couldn't happen to them will be in for a rude awakening soon when the sh*t really hits the fan.
aegisforex 2 years ago
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One out of 50—or about 1.5 million—American children are homeless each year, according to a 2009 study by the National Center on Family Homelessness.
shurlocksam86 2 years ago
Those words are very true...'If you are a human being you should be counted.' Like the whakatauki he aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata... What is the most precious of this world? It is people it is people it is people.... Te maramatanga o tena whetu a ia whetu rite tonu ki tena whetu... Every star has its own brilliant bright spark... this one shines like that one.... We are all worth of a home, a place to live...a basic human need. Children all need a family=neds home
wairua89 2 years ago 2
It's kinda hard for me to feel sorry for the homeless. I was always told that I was a sucker for giving them anything I worked for.I just wish I could know what makes someone homeless.
AdoraBelle86 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this video. I became homeless while waiting for Social security Disability. Was evicted from my apartment of two years after my second denial.
Here's a partial list of famous people who were once homeless: Drew Carey, Paul McCartney and family after the legal disolvement of the Beatles, William Shatner, Daniel Craig, Dennis Kucinich and let's not forget Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
homelessadvocate 2 years ago
does anyone know where i can get the music thats in the background?
vanessaaa5099 3 years ago
watch family union charity
angelqvuela 3 years ago
People that judge homeless people probably don't know any personnaly. They ALL have a story and but for the grace of God anyone could wind up homeless. I went from the "American Dream" to just a paycheck away from being homeless. I've counseled people that were ex-models and jetsetters who had Masters Degrees and wound up homeless. Don't ever think it couldn't happen to you...
randy95023 3 years ago 5
Just saw this on Good Morning. I really admire what you're doing and commend you for it. How many staunch Wellingtonian's, that see 'Blanketman' on a near daily basis, know that his name is Ben Hana and that he's from Tokoroa? Probably quite a grim percentage :(
BastardOfCarrion 3 years ago