I think you should leave Jim alone. This whole thing just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I used to like following you but I'm not sure now.

What I would like the most is some assurance that Jim received an appropriate appearance fee for being in your videos. This whole series reeks of exploitation of the homeless for your own personal financial gain.

And you can easily like make it so that the wheels come off once you've moved it

Helping people, giving them free food, shelter, and supplies, is exploiting them? The world turned upside down man. What have you done to help anyone lately?

Kevin, there are plenty of people that are homeless and being Jim has had 6 years of it already I'm not sure he's exactly the candidate to be helping out of the cold (in my opinion) some people just get to a point in their addiction that it consumes them entirely. Jim's first mission should be getting sober. I say maybe try setting up the more mobile shelter elsewhere to help some others. Eventually you will find people trying to actually help themselves rather than helping themselves (if you know what I mean)

A government program would spend half a million on one of these. If the EPA approved the diesel heater!

The guy left a giant freaking mess and that is what turns the public away from helping the homeless.

I thought getting a job would be the ultimate fix. But sure, keep on being a BUM!!

Unfortunately, city officials and the government don’t do anything out of the kindness of their hearts-if they aren’t getting kickbacks or funding, they aren’t interested

YOUR NOT SEEING THE LAWS AND SOCIAL NEEDS AND THE ECONOMICS OF THIS YOUR NOT INFORMED, AND YOU NEED EDUCATION ALSO...

my first thought was socks and undies. people pass out wipes and dental hygiene stuff and a couple food bars and a water bottle here and there. when i finally got to a dentist i was still shocked that i didn't have cavities. the dentist told me i was genetically lucky. couldn't agree with him more. no food allergies, strong teeth, tall, thin, etc. sadly i couldn't keep my hair brushed out there and had to cut it shoulder length for the first time since school.

That’s an excellent idea.

I have been homeless at least 5 or 6 time in my 69 years. But, I never had to sleep outside. Instead, I always stayed in shelters, and I never stayed homeless for more than a few months at a time. So, socks were never an issue with me. I usually had some kind of income, too...like unemployment, and the last time I was homeless I had my social security retirement. I was able to put my things in storage, too.

@@susanhopemason totally. when you still havve a storage area things don't feel as daunting to start over. it's harf to contrast and compare

freshies

When he said it I knew immediately...drugs .don't cry..he chose it.

And before you jump down my throat, he stays homeless because that is his 'way' , if you listen to him and read between the lines he doesn't like hostels and hotels because he can't do his drugs drink and smoke..these people think for today, for their drugs and drink and smoke and that's all they want to know about ..this is why the are homeless and why the end up homeless. They don't think as we do..everything is today, and now..then they do it all again tomorrow..most long-term homeless will die that way and are happy to be as such..most are unable to ever get in society ways of living ever again. He lost everything because he put drugs as his main and only motivation and interest. I know that because listen to what he says..go watch and listen closely and it's all there.. sad as it may be...that's the way it is for most of them.

@@Sol-Cutta just stop demonizing these people. We have 650,000 homeless. People have problems. People become addicted for different reasons, none of which are for you to judge. If you’re not homeless, be grateful.

@@barbaraeslick558quote - none of which (650,000) are for you to judge. This is a comment section, intended for comments relating to the video content. Iam absolutely entitled to not only comment but judge..you ,by the very nature of your comment show your complete nativity of the homeless and they way they behave and also the mostly generic reason for such homelessness, I also have many decades of hands on experience with such people and haven't commented flippantly.

agreed. Kevin just wants to help...he wont get the appreciation he deserves

That's what I thought!

​@@lucymorgan8859 damn right❤

Excellent job of recycling and a noble cause to boot.

Sorry about your brother ❤

@@Inquisitor2024 💛thank you.

So sorry about your brother. I completely agree with no explanations and I’ll add give some privacy at night! If you want to visit, go during the day! Leave a note to call you or say when you’ll be coming by. This would creep good people out!

Wow Jane, thank you for sharing, and I'm sorry for your loss. You certainly articulate well. I'd love to know more, but I understand the sensitivity of the subject. I had bipolar symptoms for 35 years and beat them 10 years ago when I finally quit my addictions. Meds and religion never worked for me, but they work for many. I beat the mood swings (you never eradicate the illness) through permanent wholesale lifestyle change, patience, discipline, perseverance, and pursuit of life passions and interests. I only mention this next bit due to the extreme seriousness of mental health issues and the want to assist others through my story. I recently self-published a book titled, Beat Bipolar, and many of the proposed solutions can be used to assist people in quitting addictions which many times is the root cause of many of our illnesses (mental and physical). It's available out there, cheap, and ALL profits go to charity. Please look it up, BEAT BIPOLAR on amzn. Look for the blue cover with the lone wolf. I'm a lone wolf humanist and damn proud of it! You can read the first two chapters free online, and my contact info is stated on the copyright page. Peace and joy to you Jane. Bill Lawyer And I want to add the fact that Jane is exactly right when she states "So, if you want to help the homeless, do it, but without any expectations." That's my motto every day for any good deed performed for an acquaintance, friend, or stranger whether they're in need or not. Having no expectations prevents the feelings of being letdown, defeat, rage, and ultimately depression.

JANE VALENTINE, hi there ..yes I've said the same in my comments..I wrote my comments whilst watching and before guy had moved in..I then felt pessimistic and wrote a couple of good try tho messages...then we get to the end and EVERYTHING I wrote came to pass...people are very naive of the homeless and why they are homeless..tbh homeless people become that way because they just can NOT function in normal society. Most are drug addicts that end up so fuckd that they can't be helped despite people trying and there's no place left but street life, a life that easily necessitates for them to be able to get drugs, cigarettes ,booze and NOT have to worry of anything else. And this is why you don't find them in hostels or hotels for long before being barred.. most won't go because they can't smoke or do their drugs/alcohol and aren't allowed to wander around off their heads. They have no concept of tomorrow ,next week , or next month and have the mindset of now , today , next hit...and that's it..they can't plan, budget or make long term plans. They lose all semblance of social living and etiquette and hygiene. These people are mostly the lost and the gone, this is why and how they end up homeless and why most will die on the street. Even if you housed them and gave them enough resource for a month , they would sell it and take advantage of it for drugs.and after that month would be no farther towards our way of living then when they started..I know it sounds horrendous and lefty people would say oh u can't say that it's not true of everyone and no it's not true of everyone of them who are homeless but those who aren't too far gone don't stay homeless for long but a long term homeless person has gone, lost..the social services know this, they are the ones who try to help these people over and over and see the exact same outcome for the majority of them. As I said you don't see normal people homeless for long periods as they ARE able to budget, plan etc but most who are drug using , alcoholic or just mentally ill will be so forever because that's how they live, how they like to live and how they have rewired themselves. They don't want a stable lifestyle, they just think drugs, drink and today...then do it all again tomorrow..sad but inevitably true.

Man what you said is so insightful. "They do not think like someone who has a typical lifestyle." I never thought of that but it makes total sense.

I disagree.. There are many good hearted ppl out there that would really appreciate this.

​@@klarasmetana3136 sure...but 90% or more are homeless for a reason. Don't be delusional

90% or more are homeless for a reason. Duh. ​@@packers12to80

​@klarasmetana3136 Truth. A man who had a small dog lived in an old carpet van I had. He fixed it up, and it was always clean. He stayed for a little over a year.

The thought was wonderful. The issue lies with the mental illness that comes with being homeless. Mental illness is what puts them on the street, or they develop it very quickly while living out there. Just putting up these shelters will cause bigger health issues. We need apartment buildings with councilors and life skills coaches... if we install apartments like this, we would save millions, and in more than just dollars, we would be saving lives

No good deed goes unpunished.

NOBODY THINKS ABOUT BATHROOM AND TOILETS FOR THEM ......LAWDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDFFFFDFFF🇹🇹😭

Excellent idea. Keep it going. Kudos. You let him use it. Free of charge. You said it was a "safe space". Now Leave him alone. A lot of these people are very private and or had bad memories from being in other areas. 😊

I have space and have considered something like this. The legal liability and my own inability to deal with potential conflict have made me reconsider.

@@pauline9108 I have a bathroom in my house, but I choose to pee on the lawn.

I thought and felt the same thing ! 🙁 Well said .

You are right Like Jim said he did not like the motel because basically there was rules along with the rooms. But Kevin did well and just might find the person that will utilize it and take care of it at the same time. Because as you know the biggest problem is the mess they make on public property

And people who hate ALL rules will never respect your property. This attitude is what destroys "Tiny Homes for Homeless Vets". If you keep buying them books and they just eat off the covers... Who are you helping?

I too, my friend. I live in California and have spent half my life helping people like Jim, and know exactly how the story ends but I am sure I will never give up on humanity and either will you. Every once in a while, we get a good surprise and see people get out of the loop of homelessness, addiction, and depression.

Each individual person has to make the decision to pull up their bootstraps and help themselves or not. I have a feeling most would love a place like this but do not want the attention of a landlord as this seemed to come with. If that will be a requirement that needs communicated or it will require the builder being more hands off after someone moves in.

You live in San Francisco? Not sure how I’d feel about someone sleeping in my brand new ride. Too many bad experiences. Like burn holes

You also have a heart of gold.

Someone was just randomly sleeping in your car 😅.. never considered locking it?

​@@squish2913if you had a brain you'd realise they did it out of the goodness of their heart. You could learn a thing or two from them.

@@MotoRevelations 😄🤡

"Give a man a fish he eats for one day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime". Yes, I understand what you are saying, I think you are correct. Good job on 13 years clean.

Excellent insight. And congratulations on your sobriety. That’s something to be very proud of.

​@@TokyoCraftsman, if it's a woman, maybe she hates fish!

Spot on

Who thought Jim was in jail overnight not a "hotel". He said, " They git me in a ... hotel. I'll come over later today and pick everything up.". As someone that lived with an alcoholic, you have to read between the lines. When Kevin said he'd stick around Zi thought, No, Jim's not coming back today. I think Kevin did a great and noble thing but an earlier comment said that drug and alcohol addiction has to lose everything before change. Jim does want to be independent to feed his addiction and use the welfare system but on his terms. Sad but true. Maybe a better plan is to reach out to a shelter and see who is actually wanting an opportunity for change and have a list of people to offer it to?

And respectful, night time is a pretty scary time to be interrupted 😅

I was homeless for a good part of my life. More like a hobo that traveled and worked. People closer to the cities and shelters tend to be more dangerous. Those that live miles away on the outskirts do so because they want to be away from other types of homeless. They are usually highly functional and take care of themselves and the gear they have. backpacking all over the country i have sat at many camps on the outskirts. If you do not see piles of random trash and mattresses saying around it is usually safe. The more functional homeless tend to only have one backpack and leave nothing behind. There are more out there than people notice as they are all semi functional within society.

​​@@brian2590. kind of agree but from what we see in national park accounts from people who survive, it is incredibly dangerous and many others have been found dead.

Tenant the guys freaking homeless he's not a tenant 🙄

@@Larry-rz4ed I know he's not technically a 'tenant' I was trying to use more polite sounding language.

Amen

Hear, hear!! 🙏🏼

Nah, lets instead help those that are actually trying. Married couples with children that are having a hard time paying bills. Not the losers on the street that are lazy.

​@@thefamily512 💯 We need more people to care enough about themselves to stay sober and take better care of themselves. Help the ones doing their best.

Great ideas!

These are great ideas!

you are v. v, resourceful. and idiots run the world. x

Do a video.

No!!! Do not do a video like suggested bc folks will find out who you are and come ruin your stuff etc. Stay incognito my man. It's the only safe way

I'd know your u were at my door long before you got there. As a girl homeless I sit in silence and know all the sounds that surround me. So human footsteps are something I zoom in onto

A note saying you'll stop by would help warn them. What about 🗑garbage, bathroom 🚻 😮 and privacy with trail cam 📹 ? Window 🪟 with a curtain too.

@RamonaCollins-rc2fcWTF is WWG1…..

@@Teetreez Garbage he can use some bag/the shopping bag that was left for him and later throw it in the trash, bathroom its basically impossible to do plumbing especially without permit/a license and setting up a portapotty/shower area would just be overkill. And he took down the trail cam. Its something to solve, not a permanent place of residency.

Homeless people aren’t wildlife. I thought this was cool but knocking on a shelter that has a sign saying safe space on it, after dark to blindside them with a UKposts interview isn’t cool at all. I like the sentiment of the build but that wasn’t the right thing to do.

No such thing as "locked down." If they want it, it will be gone.

I have a relative, Brian, who's bi-polar and other problems. No addictions except pot. But Brian's mental state is that the moment he starts feeling that he has responsibility to someone, he leaves. He's cared for by family and social services all these years, just us watching out for him. If things go a bit wrong or Brian feels too much is expected from him, like keeping things tidy, or to have daily chores for the 'free stuff', he just leaves. My dad bought him a trailer one time and 5 years later he just suddenly left -- which stuck my dad with having to sell the trailer and get rid of all his stuff. Brian always leaves everything for everyone else to clean up.

My personal experience Canadians are the best kindest people I've ever met me and my boyfriend was camping in Maine. And we met two that were on holiday and they offered us their home it was the best experience ever they give you the shirt off there back. Everyone we met. kind how I returned to the States because I got home sick I did return years later to visit my and they even came here and visited me also thank you kindness and respect everyone❤

40 years ago, people weren't shooting up animal tranquilizer. It's a different world than it was 40 years ago. You sound like a kind person.

Liz, It was just my time to leave. Jk. Very nice of you, I wonder if you will see him again.

​@@montanateri6889cool story

My sentiments exactly. Everyone thinks it's an addiction problem. It's a sudden insurance cut off mental health facility. You would be hard pressed to find one that's not really just a jail. Now, add inflation, lack of real jobs that don't pay a living wage and most keep ppl part-time, no benefits .Something has to give. Kevin had good intentions. I think he pictured this a lot differently in his head. The guy did not want to be filmed. He reluctantly agreed, bc Kevin built it and he was hanging in the door. I hope that wasn't Jim's face on the thumbnail. It got really awkward, even for me. The guy is a Homeless man. I believe, Kevin forgot about the word Man.

@@101doreenl

Alcoholics & Dopers = Homeless

Studies are showing , when homeless have housing , they can then work on healing ❤️‍🩹 oneself

you know the sad part? Our world is completely screwed up and we think the people that have problems getting by in a screwed up world are the problem. But, I'm glad you figured it out. Who woulda thought it was so simple?@@SailProMarina

It's better if you don't expect thanks and accept some will set out to ruin the shelters. The homeless will inevitably range from "decent" people that have fallen on hard times to the dregs of society who have drink, drug or anti social problems. I'd rather have designated sites with a number of basic warm pods with some toilet and shower facilities close by. If someone wanted a shelter for the night they'd sign in, that way they could be excluded in future if they stepped out of line. Each setup with a warden to monitor and deal with problems.

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@@BD-eu1id I never said he didn't say thanks. But... He took advantage and I pointed out maybe hope for the best but don't expect it. The print is that had he handled it better and gotten the amount of views, someone would likely have given him more opportunities.

@@Cybertruck1000 No, but that’s what @lambchopz817 said.

Shone a light... You didn't understand this to begin with? Or are you just being patronizing?

Hopefully he keeps it clean and stops smoking inside of it. Otherwise he is blessed to have the shelter.

Well said. 🌟 I agree!

I also agree with you 100%

Agree🎯

Could have been the last video he ever made. Even if it helped Jim for just a day, it did make a difference.

I like your comment, he couldn't of done any mor than he did. I thank him for that. I don't think it was appreciated the way he should of shown appreciation. To leave all that mess out side is not showing appreciation, or respect. He had it made didn't realize it. There was all kinds of wood in the woods he could of picked up for a fire cooked his meals outside. Thank you for caring, sharing. You have a wonderful ides use up recycled material. I wondered why not a regular small door, wouldn't it be more convent ?

God Bless You Sue! I pray everything works out for you ♥️🙏✝️

I have never been homeless, but I have been in great need. I have noticed that it creates 2 types of ppl , one that would never share because they can't see farther than their own needs or one that has known how it feels and wants to help others. To bad Kevin had a mess to clean up. I hope Jim can get on his feet and get a better life 6 years is along time.

@@deeregirl7356 Ive never been homeless but very close. Dis owned or rather very much resented due to my being adopted into a family that didnt except non blooded family members. ( older half sisters 19 and 21 years older) Being bullied, having them make sure i had no power ( electricity) to live with. Anyway, I always have felt the need to help others that are truely in need, and love going the distance for them. I have similar dreams as kevin in helping the homeless as he has. One just cant reach to far as most will take take take ive found. A little goes a long way and ive found is more appreciated. ❤️

One might also consider that a lot of homeless people will take things to give out to their friends or to use for trade - so try not to think of it as greed when all the goods go and nothing is left behind. Remember to give freely without any expectation of return from the receiver. You are always the first to be blessed when you give unconditionally.

Not all homeless are the same...please be a little less judgmental please. That's God's job, not yours.

@@MusicLovingFool1 these are just the way some are due to their homeless habits. Not judging. If youve been around any homeless folks you would get to know a great many ways theyve learned. Its a matter of helping and not being taken advantage of. Nothing more. God doesnt judge, and niether do I.

Do tell. From actual experience.

A lot of it has to do with trauma acquired from being homeless and the road to homelessness. I am not excusing it, but it's not always a choice. it's survival mode and unless you are in it, it seems irrational.

Let’s see your character after even a month of being homeless.

True

No good deed goes unpunished.

Most homeless aren't "good people" Most of them are perfectly sane, and perfectly capable of working a 40 hour week, but they'd rather sit out in the woods, do drugs, get foodstamps, buy junk food, then spend the cash they saved on alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickers- and, ofc, more drugs.

Idk why this overused and overdone comment of "protect at all costs" gets on my nerves but it does. I guess because it's so tiresome and unoriginal.

And a heating blanket, and a microwave and a garbage disposal and a shower and a solar battery, and a deep freezer for foraged food....

And a deep freezer for foraged food, and a toilet, and a stand up shower, and a roll out window, and a head board, and a garbage disposal and a solar Gen to charge the phone to dial 911...

@@kathymcmc🤣🤣

​@@kathymcmc👍😅...yep, he forgot alot of things.

@@kathymcmc and a TV with paid Cable service, a radio, window A/C, sink with running water, fridge stocked with beer/sodas, crock pot, thermos, composting toilet...

Totally agree re survival mode and simplicity. Too much social contact can be stressful. Too many resources can feel stressful. Jim just appreciated having a warm shelter. I don't think he would want to feel 'checked on' too frequently. Mess is a minor issue for him, given the daily struggles he had. Its not a lack of appreciation to leave it, but just not a priority for him. If he did in fact get motel accommodation, then perhaps this was a stepping stone towards it. Well done for initiative.

Completely agree! So creepy he went to talk to him at night!!!

Did he respect Jim's privacy. Dude said he didn't want to be filmed. Probably didn't want videos of him posted online either. Seems a bit self congratulatory.

@@anymarubut he did agree to the interview, so I’m not sure what you’re on about, self congratulatory tour?

Only SOME shelters are bad... if run correctly, they can be a Godsend to single people, and families living on the streets, in the cold, heat, and rain...

A shelter is the reason I'm alive today. if it wasn't for the shelter I probably would have never found the resources to get off drugs find permanent shelter and get back on my feet. I would have probably been dead on the streets from overdose conflict or the elements or be in jail.

​@@yetti399 I'm glad you're still around. Everyone deserves to live. Take care of yourself. 🫂

Because he did not clearly have an understanding of homelessness and the long term homeless population. He thought it would be like an AirBNB.

Good luck!

Hope you are doing well now

I am doing great now. A beautiful home, wonderful woman, and 2 charming children. Thank you

As I mentioned, you.should expect even worse from them. Sad, but true. Sad for the good ones who would appreciate and respect it!

I'm very pleased you're doing so well and thriving. God bless you and your family. 🫂

and most wipes can be used to start a fire...

Too bad the now stink like cigarettes.

You expect people to respect the area. That’s what is wrong with helping them. They trash everything. I would expect that to not happen as well.

@@Kick_Rocks he got mad guy brought his belongings over and left it in front of the place. He is homeless and has to hide and drag his belongings around. He brought it over there thinking he might finally have his "safe place". Nope, just a few day video project to stuff pockets with thousands of yt ad $$$. Its easy for you and me not to thrash everything when we got a garbage can in our garage. And if we go camping, just throw the garbage bag in the car. Being homeless on the street 365 24/7 life is different. Before anyone got there I was thinking no garbage bags left... Then saw him toss not gallon jugs but like 100 small plastic water bottles.... I don't even buy small water bottles when I go camping my not to create loads of garbage. There is a stream right there. But who needs a canteen and $20 portable water filter that's good for 1,000 gallons when for same amount of water can buy over 10,000+ small water bottles creating that many pieces of garbage.

YES! Like the fact that he offered the space to someone homeless, and expected them to be in an AirBNB mindset. He did not even give the guy a trash can, so yes, there was trash. Not dis-sing his initiative or idea or kind heart, but it's clear he has not interacted with many homeless people. I have been doing direct action helping the homeless for years. I have gone down many rabbit holes, only to realize how my perspective was so naive, and how the system meant to help them is so dysfunctional. I have learned tons. But you gotta start somewhere. It's not for the faint of heart.

Nah, lets come back down to earth. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. If they get hurt in that box, they will sue his socks off!

Riddle me not

JFRodgers I do the same thing. I usually ask people what they want (usually they say "anything helps,") so I clarify: Have you eaten? If "no," I buy them some food they like, a bottle of water (bottles are really useful) and plenty of napkins/condiments, in a plastic bag (also really useful)j. Then I ask them what they need? Socks, beanie, blanket? If I can afford it---it's theirs. I have had men hug me and cry. One guy I'd seen around town with a bicycle always doing odd jobs was walking past the gas station where I was filling up and his bike had a flat tire. I stopped him and gave him $20. I said this is for your new tube and to treat yourself to something good---you've had a bad day and you can use it. It was a very hot California summer day. He first said "It's too much." I asked him: "Can you make good use of it?" "Yes," he said. Then I told him it was my honor. We had a good cry together and hugged. I have had quite a few good experiences like this. I have also had other's where the people were so out of it, either because of mental issues or drug issues (which are mental issues). I gave to them and they were not even able to say thank you, but they took what I offered willingly, so I know they at least had some use for it. That's enough for me. I just hope if one of my loved ones ended up like that someone kind would help them, even on their worst day.

Hindsight.. ;-)