A Cuban who had been living on the streets of Miami for four years received assistance from former neighbors and childhood friends who learned of his sad situation after seeing a video of him online last week.
Yoel Carmona lost his documents after suffering an accident in Orlando, where he fell from the eighth floor of a building. Without identification and unwell, he was seeking help to get out of his situation and support his mother in Cuba, with whom he had lost contact.
After learning about his case through the TikTok user identified as Conducta, who shares stories of the homeless in Miami to try to help them, a former classmate located him, took him to a barbershop, and is taking care of him.
He also received a call from another old friend who, in turn, helped him locate his mother, who had moved to another neighborhood in Havana.
"After such a long time, Yoel finally saw his mom, even if it was through a video call. The emotion was indescribable and happiness filled his heart. A reunion that transcended distance," expressed the author of the video.
Thanks to the solidarity of these individuals, he will try to recover his documents and receive adequate medical assistance. According to him, he also had money in the bank.
"I have never been like this, I have never seen myself like this, I don't know why they did this to me now. What I really need now is a place to live and to be able to take care of my mom, who is sick back in Cuba, and to communicate with her, because the phone I had was from the government and it seems they blocked it, because I haven’t heard anything from my mom," she expressed in the video from last week.
He then recounted that he lived for a year in the yard of a man's house, who later threw him out on the street and kept his documents: his birth certificate and his mother's.
In the comments section, several internet users claimed to know him from Cuba. They identified him as a resident of Boyeros, a municipality in Havana, and mentioned that his mother and other relatives still live on the Island.
Frequently asked questions about the case of Yoel Carmona, the homeless Cuban in Miami
Who is Yoel Carmona and what is his current situation in Miami?
Yoel Carmona is a Cuban who lived on the streets of Miami after losing his documents following an accident in Orlando four years ago. Thanks to the help of friends and former neighbors who learned about his case through a video on social media, he has been able to reconnect with his mother and is receiving assistance to recover his documents and improve his situation.
How did Yoel Carmona manage to reunite with his mother in Cuba?
Yoel was able to reunite with his mother through a video call, thanks to the help of old friends who mobilized after seeing his case on social media. The emotion of their reunion was indescribable and brought immense joy to Yoel, who had lost contact with his mother due to communication issues.
What kind of help is Yoel Carmona currently receiving?
Yoel is receiving help to recover his documents and receive medical assistance. In addition, compassionate individuals are supporting him in finding a place to live and improving his financial situation, which will also enable him to help his sick mother in Cuba.
What role do social media play in cases like that of Yoel Carmona?
Social media, especially platforms like TikTok, are essential for bringing attention to cases like that of Yoel Carmona. They allow the community to come together to offer support, whether in the form of donations, employment, or reconnecting with family members. In Yoel's case, a video posted by the user Conducta was crucial for former friends to be able to assist him.
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