Bay Area Homeless - Concern or Crisis Part 1

I am a security officer at night and people ask what's the worst part of my job staying awake?and I say no it's telling the homeless they can't sleep at the property im protecting

Step one to fixing the problem. Get rid of Pelosi.

If you ever find yourself choosing between food and rent, ALWAYS choose rent. And for god's sake, never become dependent on drugs. Once you're homeless, it can be very hard to reverse.

My dad died homeless he was 59 years- old. He had sever mental issues, health problems, and was an alcoholic. He never got help did not want it. He lost his section 8 because he fell asleep while smoking. He lost everything, but he was a lost soul in his 30's, and was unable to cope living inside. He was dead before he died.

The longer we leave homeless people homeless the harder it is for the homeless to reenter society and be productive.

"we are all in the same water ,but not in the same boat" wise words

Being homeless in San Francisco is hard. You have to sleep in decent neighborhoods to avoid trouble. I lost my residence last year after being in a freak accident on the job. I get work comp , but no city services. I use the money from work comp that to buy food. I'm currently in an 8 week FRP Program from my doctor's office. That program pays for a hotel Mon-Fri. Weekends are outside. I have 5 weeks left in the FRP Program, after that it's back on the streets. I'm a minimalist regardless, makes living outside easier. I don't believe I am going to be homeless forever, but I accept the fact that it happened. I would definitely accept help or services if they were offered. I am interested in permanent housing.

I was homeless for 10-years slept on the bridge for 2 years I believe that everyone who desires to get out from under that situation can do so if they want to in the ones who don't want to is right where they want to be but pray for the ones you want to change that lifestyle

I lost my home as well. I chose to work while living in bushes. 3months of living on the side of the road.. it was horrible but,I made a choice. No drugs or alcohol.

I was homeless for 15 years. I always chose to live and sleep in the woods....deep woods. I usually set up a hammock and fire. Then I rolled up all belongings (back pack) and stashed it nearby, Worked every day to feed myself and my addiction. Alcohol. 9 years sober now, and life is beautiful. Thank you God, and thank you America, for the chance to change, for the opportunity of happiness.

This news story is very empathic to the plight of these poor people. These homeless people are doing their best to survive God bless them. I admire their strength and resillience. I pray for them that they stay safe, keep healthy and find homes ❤

Man's heart for his fellow man has gone cold. We are living in the end days.

I'm so blessed to live in my small rural PA town. I own my own home I paid 65,000 dollars for and its a great little house with a car port and garage. I'm a stay at home mom and my husband makes 13 dollars an hour and that is what we live off of. We struggle sometimes but not like this. If we lived in this city we probably would be homeless!! Rent for a two bedroom apartment where I live is roughly 500 dollars a month! Glad I'm a country girl.

This city is extremely hypocritical when spending millions of $$$ to support ILLEGALS, yet, they have an explosion of homelessness of American citizens. I'll never understand.

You are all beautiful human beings and deserve better, lots of love to you all.

health problems are the #1 reason for bankruptcy. Imagine what happens to the folks who get sick when they were already struggling paying rent

It really makes you think about your situation and appreciate where you are

First and foremost our Veterans should never be homeless , shame on our government. Makes me sick.

Compassionate and respectful reporter♡.The homeless deserve to be treated with dignity , it certainly can happen to the majority of us, so sad for the unhoused.

"We're all in the same water.... We just ain't all in the same boat"... Wow, facts right there, the haves, and have nots.