Tulane students build tiny home for man who has been homeless for nearly two decades

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  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
  • Architecture students at Tulane University designed, created and built a permanent home for a man who hasn't had one for nearly two decades. The students worked on the project for 10 months as part of their final assignment for the UrbanBuild program at Tulane.
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Komentáře • 316

  • @rayisland23
    @rayisland23 Před 13 dny +153

    If this doesn't bring a tear to your eyes, you're not human .

    • @Stephanie-vn6ir
      @Stephanie-vn6ir Před 13 dny +2

      So I guess I'm not human.

    • @AuntieKim
      @AuntieKim Před 13 dny +17

      When he said I wanna die in his home, I lost it. 😢😢😢😢

    • @OptimusOne
      @OptimusOne Před 13 dny +7

      @@Stephanie-vn6ir More like a subhuman.

    • @lasandralucas7314
      @lasandralucas7314 Před 12 dny +5

      Definitely, thank you, Students 😊 🙏🏾

    • @SusanSoCal1
      @SusanSoCal1 Před 12 dny +10

      I hope a business stepped up with appliances and a bed.

  • @mariaemilianegron
    @mariaemilianegron Před 13 dny +110

    I pray this is a pack of professionals that will start a global operation

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 12 dny +1

      Instead of praying why not do something that actually helps and donate your time or money.

    • @emiliaescobar7652
      @emiliaescobar7652 Před 12 dny +3

      exactly, I wish I can do this for my sister, who is single/still working/struggling & can't keep up with the rising costs of living!

    • @joelm4847
      @joelm4847 Před 11 dny

      @@emiliaescobar7652whaaaaaaaaaa😢

  • @Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn
    @Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn Před 13 dny +199

    As a former homeless person, I thank those who did this for him. I hope he enjoys it for a long time. Blessings to him and those who did this and their families and his too. Such sweet kindness. ❤

    • @marilynjackson5752
      @marilynjackson5752 Před 13 dny +14

      This is such a great idea. He gentleman gets a home and the architecture students get to see how construction really works. ❤

  • @dianeleirer9878
    @dianeleirer9878 Před 13 dny +75

    THIS is what the world needs more of: people serious about improving the lives of others.

  • @singularspace2782
    @singularspace2782 Před 13 dny +92

    I hope they never forget how great it feels helping others, and asking for nothing in return.

  • @Naveandlaen
    @Naveandlaen Před 13 dny +133

    I love this but it’s sad it took two decades for a few students to help; instead of community leaders and business owners in the area.

    • @audraarndt1824
      @audraarndt1824 Před 13 dny +2

      Others may have helped finance this or other projects.

    • @Naveandlaen
      @Naveandlaen Před 13 dny

      @@audraarndt1824 yet the community let it knowingly happen for 2 decades what’s your excuse now hub

    • @Happybidr
      @Happybidr Před 12 dny +5

      Habitat for Humanity and government agencies have all dome many things in that community.

    • @tuckerbugeater
      @tuckerbugeater Před 11 dny

      @@Happybidr it's never enough

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot Před 11 dny +2

      @@Happybidr Habitat for Humanity is a great organization

  • @salmineo4132
    @salmineo4132 Před 13 dny +92

    Should be a reality for all,a safe space

    • @jp13119
      @jp13119 Před 11 dny +2

      There's absolutely no reason anyone should be living on the street. Especially the elderly, veterans and disabled.

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 Před 10 dny +1

      @@jp13119Tell that to state and federal leadership.

  • @mkaris1484
    @mkaris1484 Před 12 dny +20

    Community service is a required part of a Tulane education. This a great example of the lengths a school curriculum requirement can go. Roll Wave!

  • @Sunny84185
    @Sunny84185 Před 13 dny +53

    This made me cry. I was there as a volunteer not long after hurricane Katrina. Thanks for helping him!

  • @angied.6874
    @angied.6874 Před 11 dny +5

    Such a beautiful story. No one should be homeless.

  • @genarogers2309
    @genarogers2309 Před 13 dny +18

    Great job Tulane students remember YOU changed someone's LIFE for the GOOD awesome job

  • @lynnjames6629
    @lynnjames6629 Před 11 dny +9

    THIS is the kind of news story we need to see‼️ 💯 God bless these young people! 🙏

  • @Orangina345
    @Orangina345 Před 13 dny +15

    This should become a tv show! They can build a company devoted to this and spread goodness showing it on a tv show.

  • @rubychew6535
    @rubychew6535 Před 13 dny +23

    This is what the architecture department should be teaching these young students. By the students using their skills helps them to reenforce what they have learned.

  • @shantelane2553
    @shantelane2553 Před 13 dny +37

    I’m balling!!!
    This man is walking with JOY as a posture. Bless everyone involved ❤️🙏🏽

  • @sunshine09944
    @sunshine09944 Před 13 dny +21

    what a great story. All schools should have a program where students are doing something for another less fortunate individual. This experience for the students will be with them forever. Affordable housing should be a must for everyone. Mr. Henry - welcome home.

  • @tpenquin.
    @tpenquin. Před 13 dny +14

    That home is beautiful! The passion of the students, is wonderful! So glad to see someone so happy to get a home he deserves! ❤

  • @laverite1050
    @laverite1050 Před 13 dny +28

    Such a cool screened porch. Will beat the heat. So happy this gentleman has a beautiful home to live in. Thank you young architects at Tulane University!!

  • @choosehope8729
    @choosehope8729 Před 13 dny +41

    Beautiful story. Can we normalize college projects to always leave tangible results like this? Students are already doing a lot of work. Would love to see projects tackling Superfund sites and restoring denuded land.

    • @joelm4847
      @joelm4847 Před 11 dny

      you mean colleges focus on issues that real and practical that’s fanatical !

  • @paula...sister1of12
    @paula...sister1of12 Před 13 dny +31

    Brought tears to my eyes. So happy for him! These young people have learned lessons that will last a lifetime. Good job guys! Beautiful home.

  • @sahromohamad5853
    @sahromohamad5853 Před 12 dny +5

    God bless this young male and female
    We need more people like you.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 12 dny

      Can we leave your imaginary sky daddy out of this?

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      Just be one yourself... easy peasy...

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      @@marcwells03 Someday all knees will bow...

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 8 dny

      @@jenscheibner792 so your genocidal sky daddy will have his vengeance?

  • @jermainesimmons2944
    @jermainesimmons2944 Před 12 dny +10

    There are like, millions of homeless people out there right now that are DESPERATE for a tiny house, and this should be an example why we need to find in our hearts to help them get back on their feet and off the streets!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      Use money that our gov wants to give to the Ukraine and house our homeless families and vets....

  • @janamathis4729
    @janamathis4729 Před 12 dny +5

    How wonderful!! Now I hope he gets some furniture and appliances for his new home also. He will not have to fear the many dangers of living on the streets again.

  • @wendydimon9934
    @wendydimon9934 Před 13 dny +11

    They should be incredibly proud. I can’t imagine the struggle of being homeless 2 decades. Hope always survives.

  • @stacystubbs5944
    @stacystubbs5944 Před 12 dny +5

    Wow!! This is why I love America. This demonstration of love is awesome.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      If we all did something to give back, what a wonderful country we would have... I ran our church food pantry for
      16 and serve meals to the homeless for 18 years...

  • @yvonnemurray5537
    @yvonnemurray5537 Před 13 dny +15

    Just thrilled that the Tulane students were able to provide this wonderful tiny home for a homeless person. My only concern is who’s going to help him get furniture, pay for the electricity and water, and surely there will be some taxes involved too. Wish we knew more.

  • @cgreen4382
    @cgreen4382 Před 13 dny +5

    Thank you engineers! For caring and sharing!

  • @robertgreene4046
    @robertgreene4046 Před 13 dny +8

    im sitting here at home watching this myself, as a person in my senior years, and never had a home of my own, but this gives me hope that, god still has a few good people out there, im crying, because this has brought tears to my eyes , my god bless those college students for what they did. their heavenly reward awaits them. GOOD STORY.

  • @wleighkst1671
    @wleighkst1671 Před 13 dny +9

    Beautiful!! Why isn’t this on MSM all over the world?!! I know there are stories like this from all over and why can’t we share the stories to remind us that we are more good than not!! ❤

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      MSM is pushing the world is a terrible place with terrible people...

  • @cheleshows
    @cheleshows Před 13 dny +10

    Everything about this story is what is beautiful about being a person and doing/touching/coming from LOVE.
    All of you who built this home. Thank you.

  • @saraxdouglas8577
    @saraxdouglas8577 Před 13 dny +10

    This is news we can all use...💙☮️🙏

  • @film79
    @film79 Před 13 dny +15

    I love this but i wish they'd given more info? Like how is he going to afford his property tax, electricity, water, upkeep, etc?

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      He is old enough for a SS check and maybe now that he is established he can get a job. I'm sure this
      man knows how to make money and has worked hard to survive these past 20 years... He'll be fine...

    • @tybrown7112
      @tybrown7112 Před 9 dny

      In Louisiana, property tax is incredibly low and seniors can apply for exemptions and such.

  • @dianewolfthal704
    @dianewolfthal704 Před 11 dny +5

    It is shameful that anyone in the US is homeless.

    • @Robin-xt7yo
      @Robin-xt7yo Před 4 dny

      Right. Wealthy nation with homeless ppl

  • @colorqueenpin5483
    @colorqueenpin5483 Před 13 dny +25

    Awesome job young people 💙💙 God bless you all in all of your future endeavors.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 12 dny

      Can we leave your imaginary friend out of this?

  • @BeccaHetrick
    @BeccaHetrick Před 13 dny +26

    Hopefully they get to make finishing touches specifically for him...

  • @BethGrantDeRoos
    @BethGrantDeRoos Před 13 dny +26

    Loved this piece so much. Here on the west coast we have THOW's (tiny house on wheels) groups who live in modern THOW's who are now building THOW's for homeless veterans.🙂 And yes, they are affordable and yes, they help build community.🙂

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 Před 13 dny +8

    🥹 Congratulations Mr. Henry, I pray you have nothing but peace and happiness in your new home. ♥️
    God Bless the students whose sweat and energy built this home and thank you. ✨️♥️

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 12 dny

      Let’s just thank the students and leave your imaginary sky daddy out of it please

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 Před 10 dny

      @@marcwells03people should not force god on people AND people shouldn’t denigrate people who believe in god either.

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 10 dny

      @@RevLeigh55 even if their God character is abhorrent? Do religious ideas get a free pass no matter how terrible they are?

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 8 dny

      @@RevLeigh55 do sky daddy believers push their evil ideology on others all the time? Why do you apologize for religion?

  • @gayemoonieya219
    @gayemoonieya219 Před 13 dny +10

    What a wonderful story. Thank you to these people. We always see the bad reports about young people...we need more of this!

  • @lmb4876
    @lmb4876 Před 13 dny +6

    Love the idea,,,now how does the gentleman pay for utilities/taxes and home maintenance?

  • @Vinniev007
    @Vinniev007 Před 13 dny +10

    Keep building them

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods7370 Před 13 dny +5

    My town in northern California created a tiny home village with state funds and got almost every single homeless person housed. It works. Our country can solve this problem state by state and tiny homes and abandoned motel renovations are key to this. California is by no means perfect and has shameful problems accounting for the funds it allocates for homelessness but it is doing at least SOMETHING and that something is working in many counties. Now we need to tackle LA and San Francisco.

  • @lynneleeluckdowsing6654
    @lynneleeluckdowsing6654 Před 11 dny +2

    Beautiful! Architects of hope, love. solidarity, humanity...

  • @justagirlsd3000
    @justagirlsd3000 Před 11 dny +2

    This is real service! Help those who cannot help themselves, Love Thy Neighbor!

  • @lisah.07
    @lisah.07 Před 13 dny +3

    Beautiful Home.
    Beautiful People.
    Keep the Hope 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏼♥️!
    Well done Students, Well done.

  • @BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs
    @BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs Před 13 dny +5

    Saying hello from Chicago Illinois ❤Much success and Happiness 🙏

  • @sandiloftis3180
    @sandiloftis3180 Před 11 dny +3

    This should be done everyday in our country. Hand up, give hope. Love shall follow.

  • @jenn976
    @jenn976 Před 13 dny +3

    Congrats to Mr. Benjamin Henry! May he love and cherish his forever home. I hope he had some huge help in furnishing it too. I also like that it’s in the 9th ward. So fantastic for these students. I hope that whenever they get their dream jobs, that for every 10th job they complete (at least), they do something like this to give back to the community. They’ve already started down that road with this great project. Thanks, Tulane University. You are doing something great right.

  • @savannah58
    @savannah58 Před 13 dny +5

    You're blessed, Mr Henry. Pay it forward when you can

  • @user-sn2oq4qt7b
    @user-sn2oq4qt7b Před 12 dny +5

    This should be spread to inspired many

  • @Annie-ZA
    @Annie-ZA Před 13 dny +6

    WONDERFUL! God bless and nurture ALLLLLL OF YOU! 🙏👌😍🥰🤗💪
    Much love and admiration from SOUTH AFRICA. 🌞🌍🦓

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 12 dny

      Please leave your sky daddy out of this

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie Před 12 dny +5

    There is a lot more to this story, they had to get the plumbing, electrical, heat, permits, and then he will need things like towels, blankets, dishes etc! This would make a great movie! Love to everyone involved here!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny +1

      They didn't do all this to leave him hanging...

  • @breal7277
    @breal7277 Před 13 dny +26

    Awesome young people. Humanity is so random. On one hand, you have a group of doers, creating things for others. On the other hand, you have a person who could be a doer (get a job and make money) but can't. I find this fascinating.

    • @joer.martinez2398
      @joer.martinez2398 Před 13 dny +2

      You don’t know what his situation was about why he didn’t work. It is hard for homeless to get a job with no address.
      That is rude of you to judge him.

  • @angiejeanjacques4239
    @angiejeanjacques4239 Před 13 dny +15

    How amazing great job 👏🏽

  • @ompaloompa4970
    @ompaloompa4970 Před 11 dny +3

    Giving is more blessed than recieving❤

  • @NatHemstreetToo
    @NatHemstreetToo Před 12 dny +3

    Very very cool. More of this, please, for those who had a rough start and zero intervention.

  • @leahartlee29
    @leahartlee29 Před 8 dny +1

    I cried so hard! I think this sweet man has some new friends, too! SO happy for him! The young people here are beautiful inside, and out.

  • @doreenchambers9579
    @doreenchambers9579 Před 11 dny +3

    We need more of this. Yes tears in my eyes. Love this story. Thank you. I needed this.

  • @pmabrouk
    @pmabrouk Před 10 dny +2

    May God bless everyone who contributed to this project!

  • @danielburubeltz8337
    @danielburubeltz8337 Před 13 dny +8

    That is a great story!!! Cheers to David enjoy your forever home 🏡

  • @81redddd
    @81redddd Před 12 dny +5

    I love stories like these 😁 I wish they would have done a tour of the entire house.

  • @jennifermorgan8475
    @jennifermorgan8475 Před 12 dny +2

    Beautiful, heartwarming story!

  • @jenscheibner792
    @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny +1

    The most wonderful news I've heard in 3.5 years. God Bless them all..

  • @lynnh3710
    @lynnh3710 Před 11 dny +3

    Thank you God for blessing this man in a way that also blesses so many hearts, including mine. 💯❤️

  • @pamela8329
    @pamela8329 Před 13 dny +3

    Fabulous project! And it would be nice to see apartment buildings built for the homeless. It would help more people at one time & may help prevent the loneliness they sometimes feel when living alone. I know the money is out there.

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny

      Well, we can go to the Ukraine and see if they'll give some $$$$ back?? LOL Biden just increased
      the USA's homeless population by millions with the open border...

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t Před 13 dny +7

    Beautiful

  • @eattherich9215
    @eattherich9215 Před 12 dny +2

    Those sliding porch screens are a great feature.

  • @January.
    @January. Před 13 dny +9

    I NEED ONE, TOO.

  • @SANITIZEDINC
    @SANITIZEDINC Před 11 dny +1

    05:43 it looks like those kids want to hug him. What awesome kids. Bravo.

  • @LouisKatz
    @LouisKatz Před 13 dny +3

    God bless those students and very happy for the Man.

  • @Relah-hc4tn
    @Relah-hc4tn Před 12 dny +3

    Wonderful gift! I volunteered in the lower ninth ward after Hurricane Katrina.

  • @stacyhackney6100
    @stacyhackney6100 Před 13 dny +1

    Thank you students.

  • @pbenson56fran
    @pbenson56fran Před 12 dny +1

    A porch is something to say hi as neighbors pass by. Wonderful story. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @billlevassiur5891
    @billlevassiur5891 Před 13 dny +2

    Great job by those young people. Hats off to them all

  • @Robin-xt7yo
    @Robin-xt7yo Před 4 dny

    BRAVO to these young adults. 👏👏👏 My father was a Tulane alum. You youngbloods give me hope for the future of our nation.

  • @gracielarojas3200
    @gracielarojas3200 Před 11 dny +2

    The World 🌎 Needs SO much more of this Right Now......ACTS OF KINDNESS 💕🙏✨.

    • @deborahzahler913
      @deborahzahler913 Před 11 dny +1

      If Loving Kindness was Celebrated and a Way of Life, our World would be a Different Place Healed and Whole. 🙏🎁💜🕊️🕊️🕊️🌍🌈

    • @gracielarojas3200
      @gracielarojas3200 Před 11 dny +1

      @@deborahzahler913 Amen to that 😥

    • @deborahzahler913
      @deborahzahler913 Před 11 dny

      @@gracielarojas3200 💜

  • @absatwell8163
    @absatwell8163 Před 13 dny +3

    Love this!!

  • @Tims_Gym
    @Tims_Gym Před 12 dny +2

    “Hallelujah! 🙌🏼”

  • @Mrs.TJTaylor
    @Mrs.TJTaylor Před 13 dny +3

    Now let’s see if he can keep it. There’s a lot of work and expense and responsibility involved in owing even a “free” house.

  • @joannnelson9847
    @joannnelson9847 Před 12 dny +2

    I don't usually watch CNN, however, what a story!!!!! What a wonderful way for these students to learn that we are meant to help each other. In this life, there is no greater gift to give ourselves. To each of those students: DO something good with your life!!! You are our hope!!!! Thank you for showing our greater angels!!!

    • @jenscheibner792
      @jenscheibner792 Před 10 dny +1

      CBS Mornings, CNN would never do a story about hope and love... I don't watch any MSM as a rule.

  • @suzi444
    @suzi444 Před 13 dny +6

    Awesome!!!!

  • @marjoriekelley4392
    @marjoriekelley4392 Před 12 dny +1

    God Bless these Students! Thank you!

    • @marcwells03
      @marcwells03 Před 12 dny

      Why not just thank the students and leave your fairytale sky daddy out of it. ?

  • @jerrycarrillo3403
    @jerrycarrillo3403 Před 13 dny +1

    This is so awesome if we were all to come together like that we can build so many homes for homeless and they will recover because they would feel loved🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @cindythomas5895
    @cindythomas5895 Před 12 dny +1

    Crying my eyes out … beautiful ❤

  • @leslieglasgow4771
    @leslieglasgow4771 Před 12 dny +2

    Beautifully done

  • @pfv1247
    @pfv1247 Před 13 dny +1

    Bravo, young people! I see the light in yous.

  • @sarahporter9541
    @sarahporter9541 Před 12 dny +1

    I hope this project spreads!!! Fantastic.

  • @TheTonialadd
    @TheTonialadd Před 13 dny +1

    I’m not crying. You’re crying! ❤️

  • @1029db
    @1029db Před 13 dny +1

    This is beautiful

  • @tinaparrish6930
    @tinaparrish6930 Před 13 dny +6

    Good job 👍.

  • @doramena1267
    @doramena1267 Před 13 dny +1

    Ohhhh my goodness, this one was perfect! God Bless these awesome angels that have done this with luv, may his life in his new home be blessing....❤

  • @juliechandler8695
    @juliechandler8695 Před 13 dny +1

    We need more of this!!

  • @greenbyrd3665
    @greenbyrd3665 Před 13 dny +1

    Beautiful. 😢

  • @jennifermosby5813
    @jennifermosby5813 Před 13 dny +3

    Why can’t every city in all states do this.

  • @Mary-fv4bn
    @Mary-fv4bn Před 13 dny +3

    David is priceless!❤

  • @Sew-Ronica
    @Sew-Ronica Před 13 dny +1

    God bless all of these beautiful people. ❤❤❤

  • @Bella-mx7rl
    @Bella-mx7rl Před 13 dny +1

    That's beautiful.

  • @valarieosborne2958
    @valarieosborne2958 Před 12 dny +1

    OH MR. HENRY WELCOME HOME!! GOD IS GOOD!!! LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @aelet17
    @aelet17 Před 13 dny +1

    God bless them all! I truly wish we could keep this going and continually have it funded by donations.

  • @faciasherman4553
    @faciasherman4553 Před 13 dny +3

    God bless you all.

  • @HappyLyfe4ever
    @HappyLyfe4ever Před 10 dny

    God bless those precious precious students. ❤