How do homeless people feel about their situation?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls city leaders say they're seeing more problems being caused by people who are homeless.

They say panhandling and alcohol abuse are the main causes. Yesterday we heard from the Mayor, Police Chief and local non profits. But, no one knows homelessness better than the people experiencing it.

"I have been homeless for 11 years," Cindy said.

"Since my wife passed away, back in 94," Andre Spotted Elk said.

KELOLAND spent almost two hours talking to people both inside and outside of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House. While no one we talked with seemed to enjoy being homeless, the ones inside the shelter were taking action to change their situation.

"They gave me food and shelter and clothing. They helped me with clothing. They sent me to a thrift store to get some more clothes. And they gave me a suitcase. They bought me a bus ticket back to Detroit, Michigan," homeless for 11 years, Cindy said.

Cindy has moved around the country, and says disruptive homeless people are a problem everywhere.

"The people that are lost in addiction and gangs, they're destructive and they destroy it. It makes it hard. It makes it hard for us that are homeless, that are trying," Cindy said.

Cindy is staying inside the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House as she tries to get back on her feet.

But outside the building, you will find people who either chose to not use its resourc...