Homeless family living in a small RV with no bathroom or water using social media.
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- čas přidán 11. 10. 2010
- I really don't know where to begin with this story so I'll start at the beginning. Although this interview is taped in Dayton, Nevada, I first meet Kerry and his family months ago on Twitter.
As I think about this family I get emotional. I cannot imagine raising a child in a small RV with no bathroom or running water. This family's life is far from easy, but together they keep fighting, and together they stay grateful for the little things.
Kerry has become the biggest evangelist for the We Are Visible community. He even collected cans to pay for printing cost to distribute flyers at a local homeless connect day Not sure any church or homeless services organization has done that.
Kerry is always thanking people on Twitter and keeps engaging new homeless people who join the community. I am grateful for Kerry because he's championed We Are Visible into so much more than what I ever imagined.
When I started We Are Visible [wearevisible.com] I envisioned homeless services helping homeless people via social media. But something far better has happened. Homeless people are encouraging and helping other homeless people.
What I also never imagined was a 13 year-old homeless boy connecting with me on social media. Keifer uses his Sony PSP to get on Facebook. He leaves me little notes because he does not have a keyboard to type on. Often just a "hi" or "huz" he'll leave on my wall. Completely wrecks me every time. It's because of this young boy that I have a new vision for We Are Visible that I made public at 140 Conference in Los Angeles
One night Sabrina tweet me that Keifer took my Facebook profile photo and replaced Tony Hawk on this video game. It was at that moment I knew I had to visit this family, so this last week I flew into Reno and drove to where their RV is parked.
I took the family out to eat. This was the first time this family has been out to eat in over two years. We went to Keifer's favorite restaurant. It was a wonderful night. You can see some photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/37946616...
I have to say that I fell in love with this family. I've worked with homeless families for years, and although each and every family I want off the streets, I have never felt such passion, or felt so powerless, in wanting Kerry, Sabrina and Keifer a better life.
If you know of anyone in or near Carson City, Nevada, that can help Kerry find a job please contact them. He wants to work. They will hopefully have housing soon, but the battle is far from over.
This family has taught me lots. All Keifer wanted when I visited was a bag of fortune cookies for a class project. I spent a few hours with them and helped them get outside of their crisis for only a moment. I so wish I could do more.
And to be really honest I am flattered that Keifer replaced Tony Hawk with my ugly mug, but Tony Hawk is way more awesome than I'll ever be. Wouldn't it be great if Tony Hawk went to visit Keifer? I think so, and I'm sure Keifer will put Tony's photo back. The media attention alone with hopefully get the local community to help this family. Call me a dreamer but stranger things have happened. Why not tweet Tony Hawk [ / tonyhawk ] a link to this story.
I want the best for this family. They are amazing, and although I spent only a few hours with them, I think I left my heart in Dayton, Nevada.
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These are good people. You can tell by the great loving attitude and condition of their sweet dog.
@New Jersey57 I agree, It's sad but is true!!
@Nadine Blake good comment , yes very selfish, maybe if fatty go going and get some balls
@Nadine Blake What are you on about? The dog's well cared for.
@Nadine Blake the fact they're spending to take care of it though
Bill Al yes,healthy family is to have healthy happy pets(angels).
I hope that kid grows up to have a good future, he looks like he’s making the most out of his situation
He did, it's very interesting what he's up too now
Nicholas Gartman what’s he up to?
@@Outnix yeh plz do tell...
Maybe one day they'll have vlone
Hes grown up and has a boyfriend hes happy i think he lives out of state now with his BF
Look how happy that sweet pitty is. She doesn't care that they're homeless or struggling, she's just happy to be with her family. I hate when people say homeless people shouldnt be "allowed" to have dogs. Sometimes that big puppy smile is what you need to get up in the morning.
I hope this family gets the help they need.
what a nice family
@GusGuy69's Revenge why did you say that
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost
God bless you all :) believe in God if you want :) time is short i think. Love you all :) bless :))
Their last name is Veazey. They have a 2 bedroom in Nevada now. Just Google Their names
Oh that's Soo good!
Thats good to know, but your exposing them in a bad way.
Hood news on there behalf though
Brilliant
Hope that's true!
@@williammontes5475 Hood news lmao
This is so sad. That kid is going to appreciate everything in life
This video is 9 years old lol
Sad that his daddy a lazy ass
@M K some people dont look at it like that , it's one thing to be disabled and another thing to be just pure fckn lazy
Statistically he is more likely to be famous from his struggles in the future
@Tony Hawk I agree Tony
Believe it or not, these people are living the dream and share a special bond that most families could only wish they had...
I think about that all the time when my friends flex all the things they have. I mean I'm not poor or even struggling but I don't get all the material things I want but i have a close connection to my family..
Yup yup
Not according maslows hierarchy of needs, they haven’t even secured the basic needs. So they cannot fulfill the physical needs without realizing the burdens of the basic needs
@@aidancampana I'm replying without any kind of a surely 100% true sense or knowledge of what that theory is completely, but I'm pretty sure I have seen and heard of it with the possibility to have even discovered it to be a very good theory to really have considered into making it a majoring role or key factor that I'd live by. I'll research it and see if I'm just refreshing my memories or maybe find it to be something that'll create a great impact. Either way I appreciate the comment and your time to drop such knowledge and might send a message afterwards to speak more thoughts on this subject if I find it interesting enough...
@@aidancampana I see what you mean about that whole theory but theories are only made to help us understand the fears we have about the unknown and no matter who you are you're always gonna have a fear because it seems as though its impossible to truly know everything...
My heart broke when I saw that kid and his big smile. Stay Strong Little Brother
This video is 10 years old wonder what there up too now hopefully there living there best life.
Hopefully he makes it. I grew up in a similar situation and now im 20 getting ready to buy my first house. Hopefully he hits a lucky streak like i did.
home is where the heart is, they may be house-less, but to me they have riches that some of us wish we had...
well spoke
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 You don't ask people to give up their children because they cost money, wtf is that.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 Still doesn't mean it's right. It's just quite insensitive your comment. You can't judge others on how they spend the (little) money they have. Maybe they are saving in other ways you don't know of. Maybe they prefer to have less money but need the companion, there's tons of reasons to think of. Just ridiculous that you would state they are doing better than some, just because they kept the dog.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 I never said that
ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 The kids life actually isn’t that hard to maintain especially if you focus on his health over theirs. He might not be eating correct nutrition but half of the rich slobs don’t either. Who knows, this might be a valuable lesson for this boy, unlike the spoiled brats that emerge from wealthy families and STILL amount to NOTHING. All about perspective my friend.
That kid is a stud, you can tell he’s a great kid.
He has nothing to lose. He can only go up
Bro, I was trying to find where he was now and it was the rabbit hole of the century.
If they haven’t moved out yet . He’s definitely depressed now
Nicholas Gartman they’ve moved into a house; they’re good
Fume they live in a house now and they’re good.
It's not just "The dog" it's a member of the family addressed by name, it's these subtle things that I can vibe with.
We are Broke and Our Pets are our Family! They are all we have and we do as much as we can for them! I even work at a Vet!
@@auntemmyd1604 Hell yea, at my house lowkey our pets eat off our plate, Ik it's not healthy but who says they aren't allowed to enjoy the same things we do.
Nocturnal RS omg us too! I even feed the cats and my outside strays on fancy Saucers!
@@auntemmyd1604 🐱🏍
@Huntero ?
Their back windows look like X-rays and Ultrasound images
Rayyy
They dooo.
Oh shit lol
Can’t un see
I'm high asl n I'm amazed
The young man has quite the battle to success ahead of him. Hope he can use his experience to create the life his parents could not afford him.
T hddh no way shape or form does he sound like a dick
Lol true
T hddh you sound like one
T hddh how your comment makes no sense
T hddh people like you don’t deserve happiness that’s why you’re so upset and spread hatred LOL.
I been there, with a wife and a child on the way. I worked my ass off, while preggo wifey was freezing at home in the middle of winter. We have gone hungry etc, and we finally getting up in the world
Congrats, man
@@voicelessglottalfricative6567 thank you. Just bought a house since my comment. And have my own business that's still rockin despite covid. Hard work.
@Nice Tomeetme. I am very happy to know. God bless you and your family.
Nice Tomeetme what type of business?
@@bhimsenluchooman4046 thank you sincerely
You can tell in the gentlemans eyes he holds himself accountable for all of it..
As he should
Ed Harris you should be in his place for acting like he chose to be homeless.
@@Ashton_Blue he's the man of the family. It being his fault doesn't mean he chose to be homeless. If you skydive and die, you didn't choose to die, but it's your fault you died and if you're responsible for other people it's your fault for being homeless sorry
@@Ashton_Blue also kiss me
Ed Harris kiss me
Can’t wait till 5 years later when CZcams recommends us this video again
Fax
They deserve to be homeless get a job and pay for your family you bad fat father
Nicname 2 dumb ass 🤦🏾♂️
Nicname 2 karma is gonna hit you hard bud
Abdull 99 can’t he get a job
Truly makes me feel lucky and extremely blessed for what I have. I hope that this family is living the high life now.
They need to be thankful
They have a trailer with a bed in it!!! I was homeless for 2 years and most the time I had only a sleeping bag and a pillow I would sleep on the cold hard ground wherever I went! There were times I couldn’t find a building with coverage one time I fell asleep and it rained so hard 😞 and I’ve also slept in baseball dugouts and where I had like 2 sleeping bags and blankets and I still got frost bite on my feet.
I’m 17 with 5 other siblings and my mom only. My mom already is a single mother. I can’t imagine if this happened to us. 6 kids and a parent.... I gotta be thankful for everything I have.
Be thankful for your mother as well and always appreciate her no matter what. I’m a child of 5, 20 years old and my mom has been single since I was 6 with all my older siblings being 8-17 years old. I never realized till I grew older that We have absolutely no idea what we put our parents through ... you only get one mom and dad so always appreciate them💙
OG Louie
Facts 💯. I appreciate the advice.
Congratulations kid
nobody asked
@@choppa9295 ok?
I appreciate everyone here. I really wish this family nothing but success
This breaks my heart. The little boy is such a good kid and deserves so much more.
Damn bro I just got so humbled.
Some of my best and worst memories are from a time when my dad was out of work. We were nowhere near homeless, but it meant that he was home every day. Picked me up from school. Had a relationship with me after years of being gone for work when I woke up and went to bed.
Working at a low income housing project it really hit me that some of the poorest people are the richest of this world. When we don’t have gifts and snacks to bribe, we give love and encouragement. When we don’t have money for toys, we create experiences. We are the most adaptive species, but we have adapted to capitalism and the degradation of family unit.
To this family I say that now you may look upon your situation with disdain, but when you are back on your feet you will look back fondly on the times and proximity with one another that grew from your hardship. :, )
Jacob Higginbotham thanks brother 🤙
@@thomasr3805 Wonderful comment..all truth..💝🎈
This is the new opiate of the masses. Wake up and make change. And your statement is the sigh of the oppressed creature. If we all wanted real change it would happen. But too many people are content having more than other than telling them that money isn’t happiness. Money cannot buy those things, but poverty can’t buy you shit.
I wish them all the best. I hope that they stay a family regardless of what the future has in store for them. God bless you all.
I think they are houseless, not homeless and surely they will overcome with that problem through kindheartedness
@@SavageMrFox nice
Its technically homeless!
@@SavageMrFox how do you know
@@walterwhite1006 same way you find information about people
@@ShortsFromNicc how
Kerry, you have beautiful family.
take care of them
appreciate eachother guys there’s more to life than meets the eye.
Facys brother stay safe some people deal of cards aren't always the best but they make the best out of a situation
@@herpaderpa6474 because they have any other option. Literally the sigh of the oppressed creature.
These people are so fortunate to have each other, you can see they love they have for one another.
My heart is breaking and going out to families like this. Where are their relatives?! If any of my family members were going homeless, there would be no question I would do everything in my power to help them out. Yes, the economy right now is hitting everyone, but it is times like now when we all need to come together and help one another through these tough tims. Strength in numbers they say.
Relatives threw them out. Tells ya something right there in my opinion.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 360 unfortunately yes.
His own mama got drunk and threw them out. Damn that family love crap.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 Not only Americans, man, I’m Brazilian and my relatives also don’t give a damn about me and my family, don’t think people are so different from each other around the world!!
You know the whole story? Maybe they both lazy ass adults and his mlm had enough
Thank you for not giving up your precious Sheeba. You are good people & good things will come your way
I love a grateful, appreciative, humble kid. Pray he grew into an amazing man with abundance
Keifer managed to attract the attention of his idol, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. In October, Hawk sent Keifer a care package of clothes and an iPhone, which Keifer uses to post his Twitter updates
lies
@@DutchKing twitter.com/WeAreVisible/status/27963377279
A whole I phone.... From a multi millionaire. Wow Tony, don't break the bank helping people.
@@paulallen3639 Y’all are some ungrateful people, shit if I became a multi millionaire I won’t give anyone other then my own family a damn thing cause no matter what it ain’t good enough.
@@paulallen3639 I’m fuckin dead lmfaoooo
i really don't have words. this is just so sad. they look like really really good people.
Another excellent video. I lived in my van for maybe ten years...I forget. Future homeless people should get a vehicle they can live in, with the money they have (if they have any) before they move out of their house. I know for some this isn't possible, of course, but I see many who won't admit that 'homeless' is coming for them, and they keep trying to live in a house. Vans are very doable!
vicky o'connor houses apartments are traps, dysfunctional system
Good advice, Vickie, sad, but realistic and meanwhile in the Dysfunctional District of Columbia... crickets.....
moneymagnetelizabeth tiny homes are the way to go imo if you’re actually able to buy a home. Easy on the land compared to normal builds, as well as waaaaaaaaay more affordable. One of the biggest issues with America is the fact that capitalism has allowed the housing market value to out weight the cost of living pay. Pay just can’t keep up to the every rising prices of literally everything, including houses.
To the kid, im sorry buddy. Hope you can turn your life into something huge when you grow up
I just saw a comment from a year ago. Apparently they have a 2 room in nevada now. They're doing better
Bro this video is from 9 years ago ? This kid is a whole ass man now so I’m sure he’s good and well
Dani A Oh ok thanks for the update buddy🙄 Prick
Dani A bein a whole ass man dont make u money lol
Prod. By Brutalbawse never said it did but he looked like a smart kid so I’m guessing and hopin he’s doing well
The best type of ppl to have around... very humble
Nice nice freaking people. Hope these people find some relief and stability. Oh and I work for VASH in the Massachusetts area. Great program!
We bought a Airstream and we are fine living in it. At the rate things are going I bet there will be lots of people living in an RV.
I live full time I’m my 33 ft travel trailer. It’s been 3 years now and I love it.
Yes.
My girlfriend and I have thought about buying a cheap one and getting out of California cause it's so expensive here.
Jon Collins I thought Cali was the best🤭
@@TrueTeenFilms good weather, shitty people and worse landlords.
This guy really make me happy everytime you going out there interview people you dont even know and give them some hope and happines really special
Such beautiful people. It's videos like this that show me how much worse my life could have been growing up in Vegas living the fast life, but not only for that but to show me there is absolutely no need to be pessimistic if I have a roof over my head and food in my belly. Thanks for the strength. I needed it to keep going this week...
Dog seems happy
"I gonna get on twitter and yell at people an cuss em out"
Yup. About right.
This family is so sweet and fun it made me feel so good spending this time with them even years later. I pray they are well and very blessed.
The boy still looks thankful and hopeful. And i complain everyday. Im praying for the best for you and your family young man.
I'm glad the family is doing well and have a home now. They seem like really good folks.
It's always the good hearted ppl homeless and the evils ones rich
This family is amazing, despite their living conditions they still find a way to be positive and keep their heads up, and keep a close loving family.
Bless them. 9 years later I pray the lord has blessed them with a home and a long enjoyable life. To the boy I hope he has grew up happy and starts his own life and makes better for his family. You can tell they are good people by their demeanor. They are happy and their dog is happy. Bless their hearts and their little fur baby❤️
i know this is old, but they are adorable
I'll pray for them.. I hope their situation improved and they found a home
This really makes me appreciate what I do have and to keep pushing everyday just like this family.
I wonder where this family is now? They touched my heart. I hope they are OK and that boy is healthy and strong 💜
great thinking to get that trailer that was an excellent idea and for only 200 bucks better than sleeping in a ditch or on the street certainly much more secure , so many people on hard times, to be honest I just wouldn't have thought of without seeing these videos so filming the subject does work in raising awareness which otherwise might not be there it just reminds the rest of us how cushy our lives really are and the most basic and important fundamental in anyones life is a roof over your head
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Wow and hes a veteran. He gave his all and the man is just now getting a housing voucher.
He needs to defend Portland, it's in flames.
Ya it’s sad that veterans end up like this
I love how the hard times brought the family together. Hardships in relationships are the true test, it's impressive to witness.
I wish you guys *ALL THE BEST* you deserve it.
I can tell you are all genuine good people!
You'll get through it! Because you are good, honest and intelligent people! Some people are too good for this world, like you guys, but that's the chance to adapt to this cruel enslaved working world. Me and many others have faith in you! This father is holding it down! Hes got this family United together, supporting them as much as he can! What a fantastic family!
Sending you love and strength from Canada.
Damn and the boy seems so normal and happy and thankful. 😪✨
God bless them!!!
Genuinely sweet and humble people. Hope things have gotten better for them
Such a humble family for them being in that situation so beautiful to see that
God bless your family 💕
I hope they are much better place now💜🦄
God Bless this Family. 9 years later, I hope they’re all in a better situation.
I hope Keefer turns out to be successful, he seems like a smart kid with a lot of potential.
The kid looks happy❤️ I feel there struggle 100% respect to the family for staying happy and together!
Being homeless is the worst but it's a bit better to be homeless living in an RV then to be homeless and have no place to go.
Your are so right read my comment above starts with Technically They are not Homeless I believe the people that make these video's need to start re-wording them.
AMEN
Smart move getting out of the weather.You are doing a good job at crisis avoidance.
Truly a beautiful family, they have little in material possessions but they're still trying and winning and happy, they have each other smiling and loving
God bless this family. I wish everyone reading this nothing but love and happiness
Would it be possible for an update on this family. It has been 10 years the young man is grown now. So would love to see how everything turned out for them all!!❤❤
That’s a good woman right there.
God Bless this Family, good to know there are still good loving families out there still.
Love goes out to the family. That young man is hopefully going to do great things. Best wishes and prayers for them.
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS
Now when you hear another rich man trying to convince you to reduce taxes, it’s not for your benefit, it’s to save the money of their rich friends. This is who suffers.
Taking money from others won't solve the homeless problems.
@@ekoyal_gemu4446 bootlicker.
@Fleece Johnson yea and neither does trickle down economics you donkey.
The Venus Project is a veritable blueprint for the genesis of a new world civilization, one that is based on human concern and environmental reclamation.
If you love paying high taxes, please come to The NL. We pay approx 45% income tax, 21% consumer's goods and gasoline, water management, property, vehicle and road, etc. Welcome to The NL
Seeing this breaks my heart, but gives me a sense of appreciation at the same time. I really hope they made it out
They are definitely rich in personality. It is so heartwarming to see them making the best of things and to find out that they are living well now.
Why am I just seeing this almost 10 years later, oh CZcams 🤦🏽♂️😂
Seen this Before...so sad...love to see an update video? Hope they are in a better place ✌
They have beautiful souls
Beautiful human beings! They're happy with whatever situation they're in. This attitude will definitely get them to a much better life. This family is based on love! And that is the purpose. Time doesn't stay the same. It will change. I send them my love!
Please remember to do updates on all your vid about these homeless beautiful families
When you been there and worse most of your life , the struggle becomes life.
I pray for you and your family, may god bless you and I am so proud of you for making the most of your situation and continuing to push forward
Thank you... I needed this so much. I can't tell you how but somehow this gave me hope.
Make them a gofundme!!😍 i love these guys
That kid is like In his late teens or early 20’s now! I wonder how he is doing
Me too, im kindy worried
Hes doing good
They live in a 2 bed house in nevada there doing good
Rug N that’s good, I’m glad to hear that they are doing well
@@horrorgeek4089 thought so too, but its nice to hear that life is doing them well
Your home is right there, with those kind souls around you. Wishing you the best.
I’m happy they got a housing voucher. I hope they moved in by now and their son is in school. I hope this kid stays strong during his school years.
agreeable People
Hope they are getting fine now
Wow good family
Home is where the heart is. As long as you have a loving family you can live happily.
Single father of 4 kids here, facing the same problems very soon. All I do know is the family is amazing and I love these people. Thank you for the inspiration and inside look at the rough side of America
God bless you guys! I pray for you. Have no shame because anyone could end up this way. You will climb your way out.
sheri inman
Well said Sheri. God bless
Don't pray. Act.
Offensive Username Hey deep pockets, how about you act and let the OP pray?
I love how the kid couldn’t even think of anything he “wanted”. YES!!!
All the smiling, joking and laughing...bless all of them. I can only wish and hope and pray that I would have the same unrelenting positivity as them if I were put into such dire straits❤❤
Be thankful for what you have everybody frfr god bless this family hope everything turned out great with them
I grew up like this , in a small trailer with like 4/5 people, I slepted on the floor. I’ve also lived in rvs, tents
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure it made you mentally stronger
amd 127 it has, sadly I’m too insensitivity now, my mentality is “if I could; you def could” and it’s a toxic way of thinking
That lil boy is so positive for the situation he was in. Do they have a gofundme or something i could donate to?
Such a beautiful thing you’re doing and story. Very moving 💘
This makes me appreciate the things in life👏🏻 I pray this family have success.