Venice Beach Homeless People in the Rain

[@pattyajuria2792]

"If homelessness were punishment for bad choices, we'd all be homeless!" WOW!! Mark, you drove it outta the park with that powerful & true statement!!

[@tigole203]

Patty Ajuria homelessness is not punishment. There is more issues to the homelessness then bad choices. USA is giving priorities to home illegal immigrants right now.

[@ms.claretta8737]

@@tigole203 And taking low level jobs

[@whathell6t]

Tony C Well! It’s the American markets that’s giving priorities to illegal immigrants, not the USA. After all, they follow the most stable consumer and then government follow suit for fresh tax revenues. Seriously. Illegal immigrants pay more taxes than average US citizens, up to $2,000 more annually.

[@barbaramatthews696]

This situation should not be happening! If the people in power do not do something to help this situation then USA & Canada will be like a Third World Country!!

[@barbaramatthews696]

Yes US & Canada giving Homes to New Immigrants & allowing there very own citizens live on the streets. What ever happened to Charity starting at Home!! What a Shame

[@RubberWilbur]

When you questioned Walter about being out there in the rain the first thing he said was "There are other people too out in the rain". He was thinking about others before himself.

[@InvisiblePeople]

I think the world of Walter

[@pegie64]

This is a common trend with these interviews. The homeless think of others before themselves. Truly compassionate.

[@milkytaro3201]

RubberWilbur he has a good ❤️

[@JVONROCK]

We’re all in the rain, it’s the fog that’s the problem.

[@Karbfd583]

Homeless people are very kind and i see them donate and help other homeless, before those rich people do. Homeless houseless people have good hearts.

[@robolasher]

The dude that just dropped literally everything. I hope you kept an eye on him. That is sooooo sad.

[@K1LL4K3L]

I got depressed just watching that 😩😢

[@lento7421]

I don't understand America they help so many countries but they Can't help their own people

[@WatersandWilderness]

Too much money goes to the military industrial complex, elected officials, government parties, etc. It's not their money they are spending and the greed grows and grows. Money needs to go to the government & military but it needs to be spent wisely. Stop the targeting & surveillance projects (NSA, CIA, FBI, DHLS, etc.) of U.S. citizens - what a waste of money!!! Instead, use the money for needed things like homelessness, education, free college for everyone, infrastructure - bridges, roads, etc. Unfortunately, man is depraved and will not see the heinous and unimaginable things that it is doing to our fellow man until it happens to themselves.

[@Lanja1991]

They also bomb so many country. They created ten million homeless refugees out of their stupid war in Iraq.

[@lento7421]

Alot has to do with Democrats..they rather help a caravan than are homeless Americans...

[@ReeseL4D]

I have watched many VanLife and Tiny home videos. The two easiest, cheapest solutions I found for housing are: Buying and Living in a cargo trailer, and Buying and Living in a vehicle parked in a driveway.

[@nadiahakimm]

"Help so many countries?" LMAO. Nothing but war and destruction!! BS.

[@FunnyStrange888]

There are NO affordable rents for our own citizens. Pretty hopeless.

[@dmoneyswagg64]

FunnyStrange move out of California, we have too many people here already.

[@markgillies1834]

The stories the same Australia.Both of our governments want do anything about it-sad to say.

[@saybanana]

Most homeless move to the biggest most expensive cities like LA, San Fran, NYC, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Miami, Honolulu, San Diego and so on. These cities are expensive for a reason yet not everyone can make it. Everything is expensive like housing, food, groceries, transport, taxes. There is so many smaller cities and towns all over America where people can get cheap rent and basic jobs esp in growing small cities. Yet the homeless move to the most expensive cities. I doubt it is because there is more help because homeless in places like LA and San Fran have been homeless for decades. They could have had shelter and got out of homelessness in a small city quickly.

[@markgillies1834]

@@saybanana In Australia,it's a little similar.It's tough all over (especially for those on the lower end of the socio-economic scale).

[@ms.claretta8737]

The government sends you to school. Learn a trade or start your own business.Go to the shelters. Stop coming here.

[@DimiHard]

This was one of your best videos ever, Mark. You really are 'the preacher'. Atm. I'm so fortunate to be allowed to sleep on a couch, so I'm not outside sleeping rough, but man, I remember how it is to try and motivate yourself to keep going, to keep trying to put a smile on your face and stay positive every time it rains. You said it in the video, "Everything gets wet", and that is so true. Everything single item in your backpack is wet, you are freezing, are hungry and demotivated and there are nowhere to go and get dry, nowhere to go and get a hug. Every night, before I fall asleep I think of my son and hope he's happy and then I send a prayer out into the universe - Let's end homelessness worldwide or at least let's get all of the children and their parents away from the streets. No one deserves to be homeless, but every child should have a fantastic childhood. I'll support you on Patreon in a few days time 💓

[@yvetteshokere2411]

I'm sending a prayer out to God that made the universe🙏

[@InvisiblePeople]

Thank you for the kind words

[@malkaringel7864]

Dimi Hardorff Thank you for supporting Mark in his continuous efforts towards helping/ending homelessness. (I need to learn how to use patreon/paypal) I see it as virtual reality....I must learn + understand how it functions. It is a challenge for us older folks. Thank you again!!! Bless you for your kindness of 💙.

[@DimiHard]

@@malkaringel7864 if I can help you in any way by setting up a Patreon, just let me know.

[@malkaringel7864]

Dimi Hardorff I need to understand how this "virtual" system functions. I would like to use paypal/patreon. I don't ustand how one can donate to Mark. I don't ustand how to donate or withdraw funds. Here's my email if you can please explain: [e-mail]. thanks so much!!!

[@corinnetraynor1272]

Thank you Mark for bringing all this out in the light !

[@rjim1]

Great job opening people's eyes to this terrible epidemic, Mark! 👍

[@toriarose]

Mark

[@mother2310]

More

[@livefreeordie4850]

Rjm yep

[@lisa-dawnsheridan1310]

Because of Mark Horvath I may be able to get a car next week! Love you man #iprocks starting this hashtag today 🌺🌺🌺

[@lisa-dawnsheridan1310]

Rain storm coming in Wednesday/Thursday here we go again...🤠

[@leigh6417]

I love your channel so much, I don't think you'll fully understand how many people you touch with all these videos. You've completely changed my perception of homelessness. Keep up the amazing work, I wish you the very best.

[@InvisiblePeople]

You just made my day. Thank you!

[@twochicsadiy2596]

I really wish nobody had to be homeless. This is just heartbreaking.#praying

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Thank you Mark,for all that you do. God bless you.

[@annaleeheskett242]

Thank you for doing what you do. You are an Angel to the homeless.

[@joelponken313]

HOW IS HE AN ANGEL HE DOESNT DO ANYTHING HE RECORDS THEM AND MAKE MONEY OFF EM

[@Buzzvideo1130]

@@joelponken313..Exactly he is a phony and scumbag !

[@cheri6360]

As always, Mark is out doing his work. I thank you for all you do. Thank you for teaching me so much about the homeless.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Thank you

[@riverratrvr9225]

Thanks my friend! Much love and respect!

[@chrissttiiee]

Thank you for showing this element of homelessness. This is inhumane. Why doesn't anyone care about them?! This is what's going on. Thank God for Mark & IP.

[@chrissttiiee]

@Irish South Sider : You took the words right out of my mouth. Hello?! America First folks!

[@boofert.washington2499]

It's hard to care about those that don't care about themselves. And yes, I've lived on the streets before and can put myself in their shoes.

[@horseplop9]

Hollywood Is a Joke.. They have So many Billions and they Are so Fake Liberal Its Stupid.. They could Fix this with a snap of a Finger but why?? they keep geytting elected and keep making money.. They dont see this in Beverly,hills or your Calabasas mansion.. Hollywood,is a joke

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

Here in Eugene, it rained then froze overnight. My homeless friend, Brenda, is one tough woman living out there for over 10 years now.

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

@Dallas Slade I help how I can and am just on the edge of homelessness myself.

[@Caroline-zj2dc]

I feel awful for them but when that guy dropped everything, man my heart went out to him. God bless you all xx

[@rocketeer2361]

We need affordable housing now!!! Across every state there are homeless people on the street, in their cars, vans and motorhomes. It's an epidemic. We on the street are not all drug addicts or mental ill. Some of us just can't afford the inflated prices of rent. No one wants to be homeless.😢

[@JDAbelRN]

Go home and live with your family, or dont they want you? You a drug addict or just dont want to work? Cant believe cant find a friend where to crash on the couch, they dont want you bc you a loser!😢🎱🏐👽☠💀👳‍♂️👻☻🤯

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

The people in California pay some of the highest taxes. Therefore there shouldn't be any homeless people. Some of that money should be used to help the home less community

[@mjmoonstone8473]

Nancy ...Yes and the lottery, pot sales..and other revenue...humans first!

[@wndrwmn72a44]

Why do you think the taxes are so high? I live in California and our taxes go on taking care of the homeless and illegal immigrants! But you have homeless flooding in from other states and illegals coming in from other countries. Overcrowding is an issue! Tax money is going on free phones, luxury condos, hypodermic needles, etc. Meanwhile, teachers are going on strike because they haven't had a raise in 30 years, there's potholes all over. California is literally taking from the working class and even they can't afford to live here anymore.

[@saybanana]

There are millions of empty homes and really cheap rents all over America's small towns and cities. Yet all the homeless move to the most expensive cities where there is so much competition for housing and jobs. People working 2 jobs just to pay rent only to eat ramen noodles at the end of the day. While they can work part time in a small town and make rent and own a car, eat a meal at a restaurant and have money in the bank. The issue is not every can make it in a big city but yet everyone is moving to a big city and making it more expensive. Pushing money towards ending homelessness in major expensive cities is a waste. Homeless should be moved to small cities and towns like the midwest or rustbelt where everything is more affordable from rent, to groceries to taxes and food. Every year cities will like 100 people but 200 more come to replace them. Never ending cycle of poverty that makes no sense.

[@djmysticalone321]

Democrats spend it on bull shit

[@parlor__4217]

Honest - Dedicated -Tenacious - Kind - Compassionate - Indignant at the right wrongs of this world - Mark of Invisible People is a True Hero. Blessed to have you amongst us my friend

[@AdventureMuse]

Another great video, Mark. You are kind of a preacher, spreading the word about what everyone wants to ignore.

[@kimthomas8650]

My soul would just give up on the street and lay down and die. They are so strong

[@Mjfa9923]

Kim Thomas ...Exactly...Being homeless is terrifying.

[@thequintessential5503]

It’s the most horrifying experience

[@donnyb6888]

@@thequintessential5503 being homeless looks boring... they never seem to be doing anything

[@staggerindan16]

@@donnyb6888 boring? never doing anything? lmao. first things first - only boring people get bored - so your "observation" says more about you than it does these people. second, its important YOU understand they are never NOT doing something. never not looking over their shoulders, never NOT stressing, never NOT thinking about what theyll do in the next moment, the next night, the next day. it's probably EXHAUSTING being that "bored". even if they did get "bored" i'm sure they are ingenious enough to find ways to occupy themselves because being homeless takes ingenuinity, strength, creativity, resilience, among MANY other things. these people get maybe, MAYBE a good hour a day to sit around amd relax in between walking to shelters and food sources, waiting in line for food or showers, walking back to their camp, walking to find a new camp, walking sometimes MILES just to use a restroom. sometimes homeless people (especially women) have to walk around ALL night just to make sure nobody runs up on and rapes them. i suggest you speak less, and observe more before sharing your half baked observations. because you have a LOT to learn and figurd out.

[@Alix-GP]

Some of them choose to stay there. I used to live on the beach and I left because people aren't interested in being normal. They say money isn't important. They say they're so used to being out there they can't live indoors. I have friends that refuse to find a place or a job because they feel too detached from society or they hate being competitive with the rest of the people making money in society.

[@mjfsandiegoca]

I was homeless in pacific beach 2 years ago for 7 years it was awful police harassing you trying to sleep safe on the beach not to get noticed and getting tickets for illegal camping surviving bad weather and cold sleeping in sand getting to the bathroom and showers you had to be so careful not to be noticed the rain and winter months are the worst thank god I have a job and a home that my friend helped me out with. God bless all who are still out there

[@fallonstoddart5355]

Where are you now?

[@mjfsandiegoca]

Fallon Stoddart I live in San Diego with my friends working 2 jobs and doing awesome

[@R0bl0x_L0v3r_3]

@@mjfsandiegoca 👏👏👏

[@ggc7318]

@@@mjfsandiegoca Great 👍Super 👍 There are less homeless people in other countries because their families or relatives typically take them in.

[@FayCreative]

I remember in SF when it rained non stop for two weeks back in March 2017... I gave out those large plastic ponchos to various homeless in Castro. I remember one very young person, I got the impression they’d ran away from a homophobic town to SF, I bought them some food, sweet potato sticks from Walgreens, cuz they said they loved “crunchies”.

[@milkytaro3201]

Fiona Fay that’s beautiful! God bless Fiona! Btw what are crunchies?❤️

[@FayCreative]

christina cully :) any crunchy chips or chip snacks! They loved the sweet potato sticks from Walgreens !

[@tonyg702]

God Bless you for what you do. You have inspired me to help the homeless here in Indiana and I have but plan on doing a lot more. God Bless you!!

[@harmonicamikemerrill9633]

Your a good man Mark.

[@michaeltaniyo7730]

"A society is judged on how it takes care of it's most vulnerable." My heart breaks for the houseless. I too was one of these people. Regardless of the situation, No one absolutely no one deserves to live like this. We have to come to terms with this most horrible crisis. It could happen to YOU...

[@astrovantony9551]

I love your channel. After being homeless 7 yrs myself and being in my home. Your channel inspires me still. We in this country need to unite and offer true affordable housing,not just talk about it. I think the tiny house communities is a start.Make America like our parents had it where every American could afford to buy a home. But greed has taken this Country over. Keep up your great KZbin channel

[@5burowz]

I've dealt with homelessness smack dab in the middle of the bible belt and trust me when I tell you that the so-called Christians couldn't care less.

[@nancyhanson5620]

I have lived on that beach. Most feel venice is home. We like houseless. I got sec. 8. Found out loosing my community was worse than living outside. My landlord was a slumlord. I was alone and isolated. Were we live is as important as what we live in! I did not touch the troubles that came with loosing my community. Isolation is very bad for me. It took years to build those relationships.

[@klwthe3rd]

It killed me to watch that gentleman just drop everything on the sidewalk an just keep going because he had enough. So many are at a breaking point where they just give up trying. At least Dakota was trying to make the best of it all and smiling. I honestly think that this video was particularly needed because much to often we forget that it's not always sunny and warm in California. It does rain quite a bit. Showing homelessness from this perspective is eye opening to say the least. Great video Mark!

[@RadioNebby]

I see that happen a lot here in Eureka, California as well. I give some of my friends that are homeless many items, essentials like warm socks, coats, blankets, umbrellas, belts.. they always end up either losing them, throwing them, getting them stolen or like as in the video they get wet--so they just give them up. We are a lot colder than Venice up here on the north coast. Some nights it gets down to 31 degrees and below, and today we got pelted with rain, hail, thunder and lightening and wind gusts up to 40 mph. I'll be heading out in a few days to check on them. Stresses me to no end knowing that people are enduring this shit *(pardon my potty-mouth). We have a coupla shelters, but some of the friends I made are so mentally strained from being out there, that some can't even tie their own shoes or buckle the belt.

[@salvadorarjona3031]

keep up the good work Mike

[@chrishyde2432]

You're doing great work telling these stories, Mark!

[@pakliv3243]

My heart go out 😭 homeless ... Some of my family is now living in motorhome in LA ... God bless 🙏

[@Booberry12]

Thank you Mark!!!! Thank you to all the homeless people that are speaking up!!! I’m praying for a radical change! 🙏🏼

[@sheridan7490]

Hey Mark! Kudos for all that you do to inform people about homelessness. 💜

[@juggalo4life247mfrs]

Been there myself...thanks for bringing a problem to people's attention that most didn't know even exist.

[@yogbaba653]

Homeless NT Heartless...🙌 GoD Bless U all......💓💓💓💓💓

[@MedicXDm]

I heard a homeless guy say, "most Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless". That is so true. What is the answer to homelessness. Jobs! More help with mental health! Rehabilitation for drug users! A home to get that started! But where do we start? It's such a tough problem that we MUST solve soon.

[@nonamenoname9412]

Homeless Americans and all Americans should protest against this injustice. The people paid I to the system that gives their money away to others.

[@jaywilliam8367]

For many people homeless is an inconvenient truth.

[@qammararshad6891]

God bless all homeless people.. Amen

[@1brindair]

you need to go through to feel how horrible and injust it is. i've been homeless for more than 5 years.

[@chrissttiiee]

I'm sorry you have to deal with that. Stay safe.

[@1brindair]

@@chrissttiiee Merci.

[@unapprovedtruth7116]

Praying for you Mohamed

[@mohamedwaleed8446]

@@1brindair Dude, repeat (Astaghfar Allah) so many times and your life will be okay, Astghfar is amazing! I was accused of a horrible crime and I was gonna be in jail for over 15 years! I just repeated (Astaghfar Allah) 7000 times a day or even more and then the court didn't find me guilty, i got out of it so easily cause of Al Astaghfar ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Allah Akbar❤❤❤

[@1brindair]

@@mohamedwaleed8446 whaou ! amazing

[@susanbrown2909]

All politicians should have to participate in homelessness for a month at least...so they can get some measure of what it’s like to live like this. What’s Trump doing about it...what Teresa May doing about it in the UK.? Answer:..ignore it. Bless theses poor people. Poverty:..people don’t get it..till it gets them.

[@JennyPoolton]

People that have nice comfortable homes rarely take the "psychological time out" to understand what it might be like to be homeless. Thanks for this video, I realise I need to wake up....

[@QR_Code]

another thing regular people dont think about is what happens when you are homeless and are sick (cold, flu, etc) you have to be outside in the weather, you cant sleep, you have nowhere to sleep and recover when rest is tge main thing you need. using public restrooms, riding tpublic transportation, being dirty ir dirtier because you cant just get outa bed and walk a few feet to take a shower. you will get sick more often and it will take longer to get over whatever ailment

[@susanbrown2909]

o01q2w3e I’m from the UK,just had really bad case of flu..if I was outside..I’d die,it’s that simple. I was only thinking this the other day..I intend to try help some homeless people when I can..

[@pattyajuria2792]

💔💔💔💔💔!!!!

[@shayan4040]

You know what I do when I’m sick? Go to work so I can pay my rent.

[@iBreatheBass]

Shayan I hate people like you who come to work sick, disregarding the health of others and getting everyone else sick as well. Also, your condescending attitude is disgusting.

[@shayan4040]

iBreatheBass really now? Actually I’m the guy you call to fix things that give you comfort in your life. I hate people like you who want others to sacrifice more to take care of people who choose to not work and be homeless. Open YOUR door and take some in.

[@kimmididwhat]

It makes me so sad. My mom grew up in Venice in the 1950’s. I was just there in October 2018. Yes, Heartbreaking... I’ve lived in my car.(last year) and I was blessed to be in a car. I wish I could just help them all... My heart just breaks... 💔💔💔

[@thrlllckr6244]

Poor Dakota.....I’m praying for you girl.....and everyone else too ...

[@InvisiblePeople]

It was funny because I didn't recognize her with the hoodie on. as she was passing by I asked if I could videotape. She said: "for you, of course" and then I realized it was her. :)

[@willthaxton7847]

I didn’t recognize her at first either and not in a good way. She is very pretty but you can tell this life is hard on her.

[@KirkKusins]

Praying won’t do that much. Action would though. Just my opinion

[@quadq6598]

Well done, keep at it Mark. Greets & love from Liverpool UK

[@f.margaretellisonmabe1817]

Tiny home community-based housing

[@Furtivo95]

Venice needs to change regulations to allow 26 tiny 150 sqft condos on a single lot wasted on a 4000 sqft McMansion which 99.99% buyers can't afford at $4,000,000. Instead build 26 units and sell them for $153,846 and the developer still makes the same profit. No garages are needed with bicycling and ubers, garages are wasted space. We don't need to subsidize, we need to downsize!

[@zachthegunguy]

I get so inspired when I watch your channel. I’ve always been the guy to give and not worry about what there gonna do with it. The point is to just give and help others with no prejudice

[@luciafp1142]

I hope someday soon this problem will be solved and there will be people out there that are willing to help and change these peoples lives. Every time I visit Los Angeles I see these people everywhere. MORE should be done.

[@johnburgess6572]

Thank you for this video Mark, it was painfully revealing and sad but real. We need a national raising of our consciousness about this tragic failing of our American life .

[@InvisiblePeople]

thanks for the kind words

[@acquanellaogbemudia9930]

Praying for the Homeless 😢❤

[@thresawhite3836]

I too was homeless, so I understand. It's bringing up bad memories, but it also is making me see and feel how very blessed I am. It has really made a shift in my thinking and my heart is broken and I am scared all over again about being homeless😢😭😩🙏🤲🕉...

[@markiscouch6729]

Great video! Keep pushing for social reform to reduce this problem.

[@RedzBizy]

Appreciate you making these videos, it definitely shows the reality of our people in the community who need help.

[@kevinwilkes6387]

Very powerful video mark speak your truth

[@lolipopPrincess]

Thank you for sharing this with the world... god bless them.

[@kvitali08]

About 2 years ago I hitchhiked most of the way and bused the rest from my home in the east coast to LA. I went there hoping to find myself as an artist, and in hopes to change my life for the better. I got there and ended up homeless on Venice/ Santa Monica beach. It was not easy living out there. I was stuck there for a few months and fortunately found my way back home. I miss the beach and some of the people I met sometimes but I learned a lot and I’m happy to be home. The #1 thing I learned is you don’t have to go across the country to LA to find yourself as an artist or a person. Go within

[@gailh589]

What a decent, human being, got a good heart. If he had the means to end homelessness, he would, he's very worried about it all. More people like this man is what the world needs

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

You are so so right, Mark. If being homeless was a result of our own mistakes we'd all be homeless. Blame solves nothing. Housing is always the solution to homeless. Seems obvious to me

[@markbartholomew8244]

I lived there homeless for a couple of years back in the 80's. I had no tent. Tents weren't around. I'm on the verge of being homeless again and I'm 51 years old now.

[@chrisadams1379]

,Oh Mark, This so breaks my heart. There you are fighting in the rain, to open people's eyes and help the homeless. I don't understand what is wrong with the powers that be....No yeah I do selfish greed . Thank you for your constant dedication.

[@SirBobbyDuncan]

Churches!!!! A building for the people, by the people. A place where community can meet up on a weekly basis. Also, a building to be left abandoned all week long. I AM ONE OF YOU (I've just started noticing things).

[@chrismessier9201]

I am thankful to have you showing true reality of the issue over in Santa Monica! My mom from there and i use go down and walk on boardwalk and be moved and sad on how many are on the beach or in the shade and like this rain! No shelter and then see the houses on the cancel with his or her boat or cars living the high life and richy rich life! Love you spreading the message been watching your blogs on you tube and thank you for spreading the love and compassion for these who lost homes jobs and cars in harsh reality! making minimum wage and the cost of living! they all deserve better and i hope gods watches over all of them and keep the safe from the weather and getting ill! Please lord i pray for you hands and love pour into his or her soul and give strenth and hope and freaking Miracles like this cancer survivor me!

[@WatersandWilderness]

Hugs to all those in need. I was almost homeless. If it wasn't for my sister taking me in when I became disabled, I would have been homeless. It's a long story. I had a great career, money in the bank, a convertible car, and then I became disabled. Never did I ever think that this would have happened to me. I planned on growing old gracefully, in great shape, being active, enjoying the work/career. etc... but the story took a different turn. My ability to work is gone, money gone, people here in Orange County, CA treat you different when they find out you are disabled and no money. Our society looks down on those who have little to nothing even though they had a history of thriving independence. But keep in mind, it could happen to anyone, even yourself. It happened to me and I never in a million years thought that it would.

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

Mark....You are a preacher! This is a ministry that God has given you✝️

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Thank you Mark for

[@vincentdeguard4726]

...the camera can't convey the anxiety one feels knowing another night outside looms ...you watch as office & shop workers head home and you "prepare" for another night alone, scared and wondering if you'll wake up the next day.

[@jacobslaughter5092]

I was out there Christmas night 2019 I woke up after falling on my head to a little gift bag with a blanket gloves and beanie that warmed my soaked body and practically saved me from getting too cold. My adventures included +50 mile hikes everyday. I have pictures of how bad my feet were ...from santa Monica to Venice to marina del Ray back to to McDonald's that's like half a mile or so from Venice Beach maybe more. I walked through compton and skid row my first night with no issues. It's locals that make you feel so bad you have to keep walking or be treated like a stray diseased animal

[@jea-olivierlessard3206]

Thank you sir

[@claypoole702]

I can freely give the shirt off my back to those in need, that is compassion. Having the shirt ripped off my back thru taxation is an act of aggression. They is not compassion in collective agency. You lose the interpersonal communion when agencies hand out benefits. With the distance of indifference keeps you "safe" from getting your hands soiled by those in need, you can justify the act of stealing the labor and production of others.

[@varietyjones2344]

I have been worried about this as well as the homeless in the areas where the temperature is literally freezing and below. Thank you for being out there and making a difference. The homeless population is not forgotten!!

[@edd6548]

5:58 girl got most beautiful smile :) Feel very sad for her situation 😢

[@jamesmcconnell1041]

I was homeless after my family stole my wealth and harmed my skull. It was terrible until I made it to east coast to get some mental health help to cope with all the loss.

[@kathypatterson2086]

Bless you for this awesome ministry

[@sunsfan8535]

Homelessness is a huge problem

[@fatheroffibereconomics]

Every time I run into one of your vids all i can do is rofl not to bawl my eyes out. It is you who are the problem because you stand in the way of me reaching the people and you enable the beggar mindset where people will do anything but work together. Simple solutions have always existed for our problems and "the people" are the only ones to blame for our reality Best part, you can build an empire off me, but you not only lack the vision but the integrity and ability to actually perform functionality

[@uiolax1967]

Wicked problem. Not easy to end it, but worth any efforts

[@TheMarla112]

We visited Los Angeles and Venice beach a week ago and the whole tripp was a huge eye opener. So many homeless people and local people have no symoathy towards them. Here in finland we dont have homeless people like that at all and the whole vacation was a huge shock to me and my mom. Crazy how normal its viewed and downupon over in LA.

[@maysam1438]

THE 90 DISLIKES COULD NEVER SURVIVE OR ENDURE HALF OF WHAT THE BEAUTIFUL HARMFUL HOMELESS PPL OF VENICE DO. GOD BLESS EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE PPL STRUGGLING OUT THERE. MAYBE THERE BE PEACE AND HAVEN ON THIS EARTH ONE DAY. MAY WE ADVOCATE MORE SUPPORT FOR ONE ANOTHER.

[@Anto-rk5jn]

Good man God bless you and your family

[@pickinforalivin]

it is important to say homelessness is not camping. we may think "of course we know it isn't camping" but a lot of people REACT as if it is: "go somewhere else" "get a job" "go away."

[@JerkyJones100]

Great video!

[@upendasana7857]

wow,its weird seeing Venice beach like that in the pouring rain,you never see pictures of it in the rain here in UK.Looks more like then UK.

[@bigthunder2860]

Mark good news nobody died as the cold freeze lifted its lot warmer great opening 2019 your show is working up in MASS.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Three ways to become homeless: 1. Lose your job 2. Lose your home 3. Lose your family 4. Lose your mind Oh I had add the fourth step, too.

[@JoseVasquez-ub9zi]

IP good job at finding Venice homeless people that are semi coherent🙄 I’ve lived in this neighborhood 30+ years, 90% of the homeless I’ve talk to have mental problems, drug & alcohol addiction or a combination of both. Until California’s state & city’s government addresses this problem the homeless crisis will never end! IP are you on mike bonin’s payroll pushing the affordable housing BS? Ask mike how many rent control houses and apartments he owns? He spent $10 million dollars on a temporary tent and 152 beds, how is his beach front homeless shelter going to solve homelessness? For your next KZbin video go film at Penmar golf course & Park on Rose Ave in Venice, CA this time interview some residents living across the from the ever growing homeless encampments, try showing both sides of this crisis.. Open your eyes and look at the big picture, there are numerous problems that need to be addressed and solved!

[@l.l.lonelylad9632]

Good job trying to explain the conditions out there Matt.

[@SemNoah8]

Americans spend $120 Billon on tobacco per year, $72 Billion on alcohol, $116 Billion on gambling, $100 Billion on drugs......what if they spend their money to help the poor people and end the homelessness

[@grandmaknows9320]

@@eugeneb5979 socialism doesn't work and history proves that over and over again.

[@victoriaevans2512]

Amen

[@suesheification]

Rent control no income property is the solution

[@karencalifano6132]

Listen, it's not American's "fault" if they spend money on cigs, alcohol, etc. In fact most who smoke, drink and gamble AREN'T RICH!!!!! It's mostly lower and middle class people who are NOT IN A FINANCIAL POSITION to help the homeless, who are the smokers, drinkers, gamblers, etc. Not sure about the drug takers, I think that can affect anyone regardless of income. Super rich people like Jeff Bezos, Marc Zuckerberg, and uber liberal super rich celebs are the ones who are in a much better position to help the homeless, dont' you think?

[@rowilliamson77]

@@eugeneb5979 mmmmmmm i live in Canada. Trust me everyday people will and do bear the brunt of taxation. The biggest lie told is don't worry only the rich will pay.

[@mortalkombat1712]

I live in New York and I see this everyday underground subways it’s so sad

[@pegie64]

God bless you Mark for everything you are doing. My heart breaks for these people. Something has to change! My ex husband is homeless but at least he has a vehicle to sleep in. I have helped him many times financially, thousands of dollars but he still ends up back in his truck. These people don’t even have a vehicle, I feel for them. Sending prayers of change in our society to help the homeless.

[@markstevenson3047]

This really hits home.. so powerful !

[@jasongates-]

I would have run into the pizza shop at 1:34 - 1:54, and then into Ben & Jerry's at 2:34 - 2:58 after filming that clip. At 9:22 - 10:09, when you passed the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game mural on the building behind you, it's as if even that building / mural was "calling US to the duty of" helping the homeless, at the same time YOU were asking us to pitch in, and that was a chance shot in the video clip. Thank you for this video, because it reminds us of the bad days that the homeless have to go through. EVERY day is a bad day for the homeless, but it's worse on rainy days, winter days, etc. It's easy to forget their struggles, and imagine it as "camping," which you mentioned in the video, when we see warm and sunny days on a beach. But, when we see the rainy days, the cold days, etc., we see the real struggle of homelessness. So, thank you for this video. We need the reminder.

[@dzrtgoat]

been down that road it's not fun being homeless

[@q.e.d.9748]

Homelessness is more a problem of drug addiction and mental disorder

[@cinematicsummer2016]

May God bless Mark & all the homeless. In the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST!

[@josephpinckneyiv718]

Thank you! Mark for what you are doing. I dont understand how we can have people with 10s of billions and not build warehouses or homes for those in need.