His Solution To Chicago's Homeless Crisis

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  • čas přidán 30. 09. 2023
  • In his past life, this man was once homeless, addicted to drugs, and in and out of jail. After joining a program that empowers the Chicago homeless community to become micro-entrepreneurs, his life was completely transformed for the better and is now giving back to those in need.
    To learn more about this program, which is a part of an international network of what's call "street papers", please visit their website.
    www.streetwise.org
    Thank you to Amanda, program director of Streetwise, for getting me in contact with A. Allen who helped make this video happen.
    A massive thanks to A. Allen, field supervisor for Streetwise, who took time out of his entire day to film this story with me. Allen, you are an incredible asset to the community and I am so grateful to have met you!
    "A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet"
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Komentáře • 12

  • @ScottGerke
    @ScottGerke  Před 9 měsíci

    Allen wanted me to share his location so that you could go say hi to him! He's at the Mariano's grocery store 5201 N. Sheridan Rd. Monday-Friday 5-7pm
    To learn more about Streetwise, please visit: www.streetwise.org/
    Join my community newsletter here: bit.ly/3c95UOe

  • @mohammedbarri1129
    @mohammedbarri1129 Před 2 měsíci

    you are amazing scott keep up the good work

    • @ScottGerke
      @ScottGerke  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks, Mohammed :) Those are some incredible people really trying to make a difference out there in Chicago, huh?

  • @anitaellenmcgee7430
    @anitaellenmcgee7430 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Scott you are the best love ❤️ you Granny

  • @juliebauman3998
    @juliebauman3998 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing program, a hand up, not a hand out.

    • @ScottGerke
      @ScottGerke  Před 9 měsíci

      A hand up, not a hand out...very powerful.

  • @NEuX
    @NEuX Před 20 dny

    we never find out... btw..

  • @patriciagrady3629
    @patriciagrady3629 Před 9 měsíci

    congratulations on your marriage.

  • @samanthaplencner3021
    @samanthaplencner3021 Před 9 měsíci

    Were there migrants in the tent city Patricia was in? Is that an already established tent city?

    • @ScottGerke
      @ScottGerke  Před 9 měsíci

      Yea, on Wilson Ave. & Lake Shore Drive there were about 8 of them. That tent city is already very much established.