Dressed nice but still homeless and disabled. Are we too quick to judge a book by its cover?

Dressed nice but still homeless and disabled.

Are we too quick to judge a book by its cover? Do our perceptions of homelessness hinder chances of aid? Listen as Gwendolyn’s comments challenge what homelessness looks like.

[Susanloveslife]

I’m homeless in Tampa, they tripled my rent. We lost our business. Now I have cancer. I can’t find any help whatsoever and have worked all of my life: I’m 50 and ready to give up. Lost ever I owned because I had no where to store it. I have no family. It’s a horrible, evil world. I don’t do drugs or drink. People treat us like trash and it hurts. I’ve never panhandled or asked for money. 😩😭😭😭😭 Why are people so mean?

[heidimisfeldt]

Someone, please do some crowd funding for her. She desperately needs a little place to call her own, or even a car.❤😊

[vangodwinmyyoutubealias]

I'm disabled. Thank God I'm NOT homeless. But it can easily happen, and I fear for my future. I feel for Gwendolyn. I hope they can help her transition to a Tiny Home Community for the Homeless.

[baronedipiemonte]

God bless her... She's desperately trying to maintain her dignity and self respect. And she doesn't appear to be on drugs either

[heidimisfeldt]

May God bless her with all the strength she needs, and good health, wisdom, and the discernment to see any good opportunities coming her way.😊❤🙏🙏🙏

[heidimisfeldt]

I feel that any female that is homeless, is in even more danger than males. Just because women usually are more vulnerable. My heart goes out to all, male and female, any ages.🙏🙏🙏

[FarmDreams]

Gwendolyn, I hope good people cross your path soon. I know there are still some good people out there.

I recently heard a story of a woman who was homeless. She was living at a local shelter and working at a store 8 hrs a day. Walking to work and back. One day on her way back from work she had a seizure- laid on the sidewalk for hours. Missed her curfew at shelter. Was kicked out and fired. No one helped her on that sidewalk too. This was sad but true. I think this an important story to hear. Health challenges can be really difficult. Health is wealth. ❤

[ShelbyCounty-dezj]

This lady said the most realest shit i've ever heard, just because someone dress nice doesn't mean their not homeless. -smh Damitman! She was talking about me.😞..

..God is good.🙏❤️..

[ritatodd]

Why are we helping other countries people and our own citizens are homeless our own citizens who are disabled, old, veterans, children, what the hell is the matter with this country.

[heatherperry]

This is an extremely horrible problem, . This breaks my heart I just want to help her and the others. Sending prayers 🙏

[shannanberry]

I was homeless... And i found to do anything i could to not "look" homeless

[HopeandFaithHomesread]

She's obviously eligible for housing. If she gets a check there's options
In different states.
We have cheap apartments by the college church of christ in searcy arkansas. She's welcome here. I volunteer st a free clothing and food place to help people in the county.
We have free church meals every Monday night. There's good people here and she'd probably be better of here in town.
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[theresamartin]

Thanks for placing the spotlight on Gainesville, FL. This young woman willingly admits coming from Clearwater, FL a much larger city with more resources. While there are homeless services available through Grace Marketplace, they are limited and grant funded based on the size of the local community.

[EDYN]

That's the trick to being homeless. Never look homeless and move around to different areas so no one notices you are even there.

[lanashowler]

Sending prayers and blessings too you etc. I hope things change for you and many many others. Xx much love from australia

[mirrormirrorswf]

Well said Gwendolyn 🎉
Im 27yrs living homeless ive normally had work or i walked on.
Now 3yrs caring for a building site and dogs abandoned since corona.
Im still homeless jobless..
First time ive found myself begging for dinner money 🎉

[katjones]

I'm 60 years old and I grew up here. Grew up in Pinellas County I live in Pasco now. This used to be a wonderful place to live, it's not anymore. When everybody started moving hear it change things. Especially the last few years.

[JimJones-kkpb]

They dont care, money is all that matters to those who pretend to care for the public.

[Mienarrr]

My heart breaks watching this. I cant imagine how hard it must be for her

[danielledavie]

I never looked honeless when i was. Nor would i push a shopping cart.