DNK International A video of a woman living inside a small doghouse on a sidewalk in Portland, Oregon, has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention to the realities of homelessness in the United States.
The footage was recorded by journalist Kevin Dahlgren, who runs the social media platform Truth on the Streets. During the encounter, Dahlgren spoke with the woman, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed.
In the video, the woman says she is originally from Kenya and has been living in Portland for the past two years. However, her claim has not been independently verified, and there is no public evidence confirming her nationality.
Dahlgren offered to take the woman to a homeless shelter, but she declined, explaining that she prefers not to stay in shelters because they are often overcrowded.
Instead, she asked if he could buy her a pot pie. Dahlgren purchased a soda for her before continuing their conversation.
According to the journalist, the woman has been living outside a KFC restaurant for an extended period. He said a concerned member of the public provided the doghouse as a temporary shelter to help protect her from the elements.
The video has generated thousands of reactions online, with many social media users expressing sympathy for the woman while raising broader concerns about homelessness, mental health, access to social services, and the challenges some individuals face in accepting available assistance.
Authorities have not publicly commented on the woman’s situation, and no official information has been released regarding her identity or immigration status.
