Tent City, USA: Full Documentary

It is near impossible to get out of homelessness by yourself. Had I not had the support of my family in my worst days, I do not believe I would have survived. I am still fighting everyday to keep my head above water and remain positive.

I know most of their situations exactly. I worked my whole life and when I became disabled the government decided I was only worth $735 a month. If it weren't for my niece and nephew I'd be under a bridge right now.

I lived in Portland for 15 years. When my apartment flooded, I spent a year couch surfing with a toddler. I had a good job, but could not find affordable housing. The spike in rent was criminal, due to a huge influx of people moving to Portland, (many from California.) My point is, don't judge. I had the love and charity of friends to rely on. Many people are not so lucky. Homelessness encompasses so many issues that our government does not want to face. "Get a job" is such an ignorant statement which only serves to undermine the complexity of the issue. Be compassionate. My love and prayers go out to those living on the streets 🙏💓💓💓

I work for the city cleaning those camps every day. They didn't mention that over 80% of the campers you see with tents are drug addicts. This is a drug problem not a housing problem. There is housing for couples and housing for people with dogs. Shelter beds go unfilled every day. These folks will not go to shelters because the shelters and housing organizations require them to be sober. We pull over 500 TONS of garbage PER MONTH out of the city from camps! One company alone! Thousands of needles too! Every day I find stolen property, some with the security tags left right on them. They are people but they need to be looked at for what they are. Drug addicts needing to support their habits by any means. I can say I understand because I've been to the depths of hell myself, but I woke up and got help. They can't be helped because they don't want help. How can you fix a problem that doesn't want to be fixed?

My dad gets less than 700 a month this is truly sad if he didn’t have my mom and his kids he would be homeless like willow... breaks my heart

Why not let them camp in the yard of the laws makers. bet there would be a solution really quick

"A little frustrating" she said. If we all had such a kind, forgiving soul...

Why not set up public campgrounds? Let them have access to water, bathrooms with showers and social services? They like the privacy of a tent which most would.

Drugs, alcohol, and mental illness?? That describes damn near every NON-HOMELESS person.

My uncle was homeless and lived under a tree. He did not want to live anywhere that would keep him from drinking. He did like to work to earn money but many times he was too sick to work. He was actually a nice person but his alcoholism completely ruled his life. May he rest is peace.

People don’t realize that everyone, unless you have considerable wealth plus a substantial savings, is one unexpected disaster/expense away from being homeless.

"I'm a human who just fell down and needs help getting back up" that line touched my soul. God bless everyone.

America gives billions to other countries but can't clean up this mess at home. I'll never trust the American government ever again. America's Government is so corrupt. Just look at the Vietnam War well over 60,000 young men were beaten, tortured and killed because our government lied to them. So sad

Homelessness comes from lack of livable wages and affordable housing everywhere. Everyone should keep in mind most people are a 500 dollar emergency away from homelessness themselves. Remember by the grace of god go you and yours.

Willow should have affordable housing. Having seizures are no joke.😟😟

This made me cry!.... god bless you all!,we are all too quick to judge,half of us are one pay check away from this situation,stay humble !

Doesn’t seem like Willow ever recovered from her husband’s death at 29. ☹️ She seems like a sweet lady.

Let's take care of This countries needs first it is our home after all

Portland was once a beautiful, amazing city. It has been ruined, and I don't think it's ever coming back.

As long as they keep their sites clean and don’t cause trouble then they should be left alone. I mean, where are they supposed to go??? 🤷🏻‍♀️