Here is the video from the first day I met Eric ruclips.net/video/eRUXo5lVZc4/видео.html Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
I agree, except we need to ask them to stop the illegals. The people comming here illegally are taking valuable jobs in restaurants, hotels, farms/barns, ect. The illegals essentially steal opportunities from homeless and exploit tax payers. If you care about your community then vote Trump 2020 🇺🇸
First, coming to the US and asking for asylum is NOT illegal. Keep in mind many immigrants are fleeing war atrocities. Second, immigrants are NOT crossing the boarder renting luxury condos driving up housing costs. Third, immigrants pay billions more in taxes than is spent on immigration. Many start businesses and create jobs. It’s a myth that they take jobs. Most do jobs we won’t do.
@@InvisiblePeople the majority of people crossing are disregarding the laws inplace that make assylum possible. This creates a ripple effect of lawlessness putting women and children at risk. SECOND, you made my point, illegals aren't competing with working class folks they compete with our poor for resources. THIRD, illegal workers do not pay taxes unless they steal identities as part of the ripple effect i mentioned above. I also disagree that there are available jobs for homeless except they just don't want to do them? So illegal workers want them? Makes no sense.
I lived in SF and I walked 3 miles a day round trip to/from work and interacted with countless homeless people. I can tell you people like Eric are the exception. Many suffer from mental illness and almost all are addicted to drugs. If you give them money you are doing more harm than good. Food and other help is great.
i wanna hug this man.. i much rather hand a homeless person money knowing they’ll actually use it then giving it to a big corporation that god knows what they will do with the money. I really hope this man gets the help he needs looks like such a genuine nice guy..🥺
They all think we're on drugs, now we're sleeping with the bugs, they show us no love man i wish we had a drug, looking at these people giving us a mean mug... God bless you Eric!
@You You You are a coward. You don't even have a name but are fast in shaming another human being. Do you know if he has any relative alive? Do you know if his friends are in such a good financial condition to shelter one more person under their roof? I doubt if you get in such a hard situation someone will come to help you.
@@maura1686 I know him personally and he does not do any drugs. He politely asks people not to use around him as well. I think he may have had a relative that was an addict and that is the reason he asks people very nicely not to use around him.
Absolutely brilliant initiative! I was previously homeless for 10 years. Now, I'm working and living in a good place. Saving up, and I'm a VIRTUAL REALITY ENTHUSIAST! This is one of the greatest innovations in homeless activism. I create VR180 videos too, since I won a camera from China. We should get this guy a Bitcoin wallet and see what we can come up with.
Does this guy have the Cash App by any chance? He’s very articulate in his speech and doesn’t sound like he’s doing “substances”. I could send him $10 if others will do the same and get this guy back on his feet, he seems like a good guy who needs another chance
Does he need a bank account to withdraw the money? You gave an amazing idea to enable us to montly help our favorites homeless. Used smartphones are cheap and they can access internet through wifi but I guess they can not open a bank account without having a proven address. You should join forces with Mark to find new objective ways to help them without the utopic "affordable housing".
@@Currency999 I realised that just after typed. He needs money to spend now, not in x amount of years time. As for access, he has internet access, that's all he needs. But cash to spend is what he needs now.
The thing everyone has to realize is that there is a SMALL window of time to get out of homelessness. Once someone can tell or strongly suspect you're homeless, you're done. And you WILL be outed. I know because I've been homeless for years now and you can see it on my face. Homeless wrinkles are different than regular wrinkles. The prejudice kicks in, "oh he's gotta be a druggie or crazy to have been homeless", and your particular situation makes no difference. So what do I do every day? I buy a lottery ticket, say my prayers and kiss the stray cat I feed.
Can't you hitch hike to another place? I'm sorry, I wish there was a solution.. I said to my mom that when I have my own place, I'll invite 1 homeless person over and give him food and a clean shower with fresh new clothes and i'll even help them make a resume and use a mini phone to call jobs and stuff. As for jobs, well if they have a record or something maybe they can find one in a warehouse, a factory, janitor? OR could make own products like clothes! Yeah! Like.. hm.... interesting.. I might make a sweat shop for homeless people, minus the gruesome environment and abuse but a place where people with records, are homeless, anddd are crazy can have a job making things , the crazies can make art and sell it, the regulars can make sweaters or something.. and the prison people well, they can maybe be security guards! IDK, just my ideas. I wish I was rich so I could help out like my idea haha. Prayers to you
Calista V.B-Peart , I think the days of hitch-hiking are over. Right now, I'm too tired to deal with a new set of cops busting my balls. The ones around me now, kinda leave me alone- at least until some busy body complains about my existence. Then the cops change their demeanor towards me quick. I don't know how to get out of this, honestly. But thanks for your concern.
During the 1930s the US Federal Government ran camps providing safety and very basic needs for the homeless during the Great Depression. The people entering the camp were required to follow various rules ,regulations and work in some capacity which allowed them to improve their situation . I do not know what the specifics are, of how these camps actually functioned but I understand that they were successful. It seems that large city government officials should have access to that information. Perhaps that format could help people today??? If it worked once maybe it could work again.
And in the 1940s and 50s, they started regulating the rents and constructing thousands of affordable homes and public housing units. Only in the 1980s when funding was slashed for public housing and rent control laws were lifted did homelessness start increasing again.
If you love there you CAN . Make a difference... Even if it's taking a meal or getting someone's sizes and buying clothes from charity store or asking them what they need.
I know exactly how this man feels. I’ve been homeless twice in my life having to survive on the kindness of others, is not an easy life. For me it was financial , I had no ID ,no passport nothing to prove I was human ... it’s that easy. Bless you bro.
It's such a hard life, these people are all wonderful, I never judge people in these circumstances, there's so much we don't know about their journey. Some people have lost their family's in tragedies, or seen horrific things. I hope this guy meets some nice friends and can get back on his feet.
I feel so sorry for you and empathy you ,Sir Wish you can get help from the kind hearted people in that city soon You are a nice guy that deserve to get help .Much love from Thailand.
When you realise the complexities of a human being ...the level of importance ,and the very fact they belong to the human species surely that gives them a right for respect. We all know how special we should be as a individual...yet people in high status positions don’t give a damn anymore about theses people it’s a disgrace . How have we arrived at this...letting people with feelings,hopes ,aspiration,needs ,and wants be subjected to living outside like a barn animal. Even birds have nests. Something has gone very ,very wrong in society. It’s almost unbelievable when you simply stop n think about it.
Love the VR element! It was neat being able to "follow" and look around, etc. I think the format is better, although I would have enjoyed learning more of his story too. I hope he can get some help.
I live in Scotland but make a point of looking at news all over the world. San Francisco seems like a dreadful place just like skid row it's a bloody disaster...not just a social stigma but no issues regarding homeless shelters or the rise of disease like tb or the fecking plague!!! We have become a horrid people I'm devastated with all this!!!
Vamp Girl I agree with you,I’m from UK too. How has this barbaric treatment of human beings happened. Governments need to address the people who have slipped through the net. Animals are more protected ,then humans theses days.
So sad what is happening....they are still human beings and deserve to be treated as such. In a culture where we put animals lives over human lives, it is no wonder these people are left to live in squalor with no hand up
The poor man is miserable for not having. The wealthy man is always in fear of loss and also is miserable. The happiest person is the one who is content with little.
I have a feeling that if he could get his ID that he would be off the streets within a month. He is a person who does not like to be homeless but he is stuck
dude i remember one time i was kinda stranded waiting for a friend and i needed to use a phone cuz mine died..NO ONE wanted to help or let me borrow their phone.. I could only imagine really being in this situation
What a smart and thoughtful person. It would be great if someone would help him get off the streets, he could help so many people with his insights. Powerful person and interview.
Homelessness is the reality of employers paying arbitrary wages and rising costs coupled with the unexpected events in life. This means anyone lowly paid could become homeless for lay offs, sickness, fired, injury, etc.
He’s right about the homeless shelters. A lot of money is going towards shelters instead of low income housing. The shelters are just like the private for-profit-prison industry! In the 70’s people ‘down on their luck’ used to be able to go to cheap flop houses, boarding rooms, and cheap motels. Bring those back at cheap rates and homelessness would get cut in half.
I feel bad that you have been out there for all these years I'm glad that you found a semi safe place to sleep at night I pray that u get help in finding a place to live soon.🙏❤️
I know this may sound mean, but a lot of them don't talk about all the bridges they have burned. Family members and friends etc.. most likely have tried to help , but again and again they let themselves down and others.
I was homeless back in 07... I got envelopes and put my resume in them. Walked up and down strip centers, walking into every small business asking to clean the business... wash windows, clean bathrooms, empty the trash. Sweep the floors. Anything and everything, I told them If I did not make any money I would be sleeping on the street tonight. I went back daily to the ones that said no... and every three days I went back to the ones that let me work. I ask that they give my resume to their boss... I was making about 75.00 a day. In 3 months, I bought a car for $1,400 ... got a room and the rest is history... Homeless for 3 months. There is work... if you want to work.
@@Jetsetfastfood I know Erick personally, and he does not use drugs and everyone knows not to use around him. He asks everyone in a nice way not to. I think he used to know someone who was an addict that OD'ED and that is why he is so anti-drug. Also, since you know it all, why don't you come have a meeting with us and tell him how to get an ID?? His mom changed his name when he was a kid, he was in some witness protection program whatever that is, he was taken by cps and put in foster care, he was adopted before he was put in foster care by someone else, his mom was a monster. Please try not to judge people that you know nothing about. And if you have the answers, please tell me your expert advice so I can pass it along to Eric. Since none of the programs have helped. We even tried legal aid and I got frustrated and even called adult protective services when he had kidney cancer. Every agency he goes tells him it is too complicated for them to figure out and sends him to another agency. who also says that it is too complicated and sends him to another agency..who tells him its too complicated..and sends him to another agency...who tells him it's too complicated and sends him to another agency....But, I'm sure you have all the answers or are you just a sadist that WANTS to believe that all homeless people are drunk or on drugs?
@@camcam855 actually, I am going to tell him to try this. I never thought of that but if it works, I will be back to thank you weather you meant to help or not
@@InvisiblePeople I'm glad you tried this VR180 format. I think VR180 can create even more empathy because everything feels more real. Will you be creating more VR180 videos in the future?
First time I ever seen a VR video. I do not have a VR headset, no expectations of ever wearing one, but I noticed the camera was moving around. I could not figure out what was going on, lol. Then I saw it was a VR video. 6 years homeless is a long time. When I was young I hoboed around. California, Oregon and Washington. I never slept on the sidewalks, hitch hiked, rode freight trains, stayed away from big cities for the most part, unless I had money for a room. There were shelters back then where you could get a meal. Salvation Army was good for that. But I never would spend the night. I would find a secluded spot and sleep out in my bed roll. I never panhandled or begged for money. I was too ashamed to do that. I did find odd jobs, day labor offices were around. The best living I made was farm labor. Eastern Washington picking apples was utopia! I had a cabin with a wood stove and electric range. Had a cinderblock outhouse with toilet and shower. I made out alright picking apples. Sure beats sleeping on city streets.
@@Inf7cted Well, if you are sleeping on the sidewalk with no real options but begging, I would get out of town. I lived in downtown Portland for a time. But I had enough money for a room in a cheap hotel. I worked out of day labor, taking whatever job was offered. I remember setting up a carnival, putting up the amusement rides. I picked pears in Medford Oregon and that is when I heard about apple picking in eastern Washington. You can make money doing farm labor, but there is a catch... you have to get up every morning and go to work every day. Generally I was paid piece work, not hourly. That means you have to produce, or not make much money. We would fill bins of fruit. Bins were big wooden boxes that took a tractor to move. Fill one of those and you made $10. My goal was to fill 8 bins a day, 4 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. $80 a day was good money for me. This was in the late 1970s.
Let it infuriate you..... Into getting to those who already should have figured it out. Air bnb, house flipping, New Real Estate speculators have created shortage of housing.
I'm Disabled, a Veteran, and have been homeless for two years. I'm not a drug addict, just lost my housing two years ago when the Apartment Complex I was living at was sold to a buyer in Toronto, who promptly notified the tenants living with Section 8 or VASH assistance was given the option to move out or pay full market value rent. I found while looking for a place to move to, that most low income housing was eliminated in this same fashion by greedy investors. I bought an old van on payments and was forced to start living in it. I did so for a year and was offered a tiny fiberglass trailer on payments. I found that the person I bought it from had mislead me on a clear title, and have had difficulty getting it registered and legal to tow. I have been stranded at a Recreation Area, above Kingman Arizona for seven months now trying to get repairs done to my van. It is no longer safe to drive, and definitely not suitable to tow my trailer. It has been a living hell, upto 128 degrees at times this summer, now dealing with freezing cold at night and heavy winds. Every time I try to get some repairs made, something comes up. I bought a used generator which failed in a couple weeks, had to buy another one, then my emotional support dog Archie was badly bitten and required veterinary care, my air conditioning compressor failed in my Van, I cut my knuckle to the bone and ligaments on some glass discarding some trash which resulted in an Emergency Room Visit. I have been trying to get help, and have not much success. I was accepted for Rapid Rehousing through the Catholic Charities, but have searched all over Mohave County but found I cannot afford an apartment on my disability income. I am now in a panic as I was notified by the Catholic Charities Caseworker handling my information, had their computer stolen and now my personal information has been compromised. I am on a waiting list for Section 8, basically started over. I did not choose to be in this homeless situation, and have been doing my best to deal with everything I have experienced the past 2 years. I had to literally give everything I owned away when I lost my apartment EVERYTHING!, I did try and keep my many tools, but those to were lost by a "friend" who was going but keep them until I get settled, but would never respond to my calls or texts. I am absolutely sick of my life. I don't live anymore, I merely exist, and it's not much of an existence. I have not showered in nearly 8 months, and haven't bathed in over two years since losing my apartment. I have reached out to every VA organization or service center for help, but am ineligible. I served 6 years in The Air National Guard, and was honorably discharged, but still don't meet the requirements as I was on active duty for well over a year with Avionics Technical School, and was activated during Desert Storm, but could not deploy with my unit, as I was a 3 level technician straight out of school. I have no family for support, no friends, only a few people I have met while being homeless. I have had a fellow vet brings some water bottles and food items several months back, but I don't see how I can ever get out of my situation as my limited income doesn't suffice...
I like that he understood how to be a good citizen. With just some help, I believe he can overcome homelessness. We just need to give him a chance and have a small place to live and be productive. But again, it is easier said than done.
Just had a thought, what do I know but here goes. Remember how you could sponsor a child oversea's through care. What if you could sponsor a homeless person the same way, a few dollars a week or month. You get updates by e-mail showing the persons progress with pictures. You get enough sponsors, you can allocate so many per homeless person. It would have to be run by someone like you Mark or a collective who has a heart for helping the homeless, not the government cause they'll screw it up. Just throwing that out there, I don't know, this homeless epidemic is really sad.
It's ironically EXPENSIVE to be poor in America. You are subject to constant fines by police, interest on any debt you have that you can't pay, inability to invest in bulk purchase opportunities (like Costco), public transportation costs. It's definitely a tough cycle. Yes, you CAN break out of it, but never underestimate what it takes to do that. It takes 10x the effort to break out of a bad situation that it takes for you to sustain your existence when you're not in a hole.
Homelessness is a choice. Just get yourself up everyday. Chase your dreams with all your heart. And, eventually, you'll be rich and successful. It's that easy. You just have to decide to be rich and happy.
Is still the Top Ten percent against the rest of us. When I read the economy is better, I don't know if I want to cry or scream 😡 In the richest country in the world, this should not be happening. I am still Fighting every day to not be homeless for a third time
Good points about the shelters. I could definitely believe that they aren't always safe or cleanly; something's got to be up to prefer being on the street. What intervention programs are there in the bay area to help the homeless get off the street? It's a tough one...
I know him and I can tell you if someone could help him clear up his complicated ID problem with his mom changing his name and then he was adopted and witness protection program and foster care. If only he could get his ID he would be off the streets in a month I bet.
He should get a dog for protection. Wish my company was up & running I really do man could have helped this dude. Sadly no one wants to support us & it's said. You tell people you are trying to do good they don't care they rather support a celeb. Out of 3 years, we only had a 5 donation it's crazy. Keep doing what you are doing bro.
Sounds like a smart guy. Went to college, has a background in Computer Tech. He should pay for a cheap monthly fee for gym access to showers, get clean clothes at thrift stores, use a homeless advocate office as his address, then apply everywhere, get a job, get a room, and get out of homelessness. Then plan carefully to move out of SF where rents are more reasonable against your income.
Homelessness In America Should Never Happen! The Mayor, City Council And Their Districts Congressional Representatives Of Everyone One Of These Cities And Towns Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves! There Is An Organization Called Volunteers’s Of America @voamid.org Who Can Help These People! WHY DO WE HAVE ANY HOMELESS AMERICANS??
We have so many people that are homeless and yet no one seems to have a solution. 🤔 Well I have one BUILD TINY HOUSES, and build them with Solar system. Take the money that our government gets and build this little homes for our homeless people.
Maybe instead of using tax money to go towards homeless housing Governments can incentivise corporations to house, employ and help homeless people in exchange for tax reductions. They could probably do it a lot more efficiently and would be more motivated then the government.
I visited SF in 1973, 1977 and 2001. The first two times were uneventful. However, the latter was surreal ❗ I live in NYC, and we certainly have our share of homelessness. However, on my last visit the whole downtown area was swamped with homeless ppl. They sat in front of exclusive shops, and five star hotels holding signs, and calling out to pedestrians passing them by on the sidewalk. It was it was unbelievable❗ I also got scammed out of $20.00‼️ I got off lucky, because this dude could have grabbed my whole handbag and taken off. I looked like the typical tourist❗‼️😎🇺🇸
Homeless and hungry , I understand that some are just down on luck , but what looks like no one want to admit is that way more than a few , just want money for the next bottle of vodka and or drugs , any drug would do . Last Saturday driving gone from work mid afternoon , someone two cars ahead of me gave a big Apple to the guy at Octavia x Page to a guy with a sign just like this guy , by the time I pass by him , the Aplly was thrown to the center divider and rolling down the center divider , I had my window open and said ,,, well down man ,,, he said fuck you !!! The area I’m talking about is about 2 blocks from this area for those who are familiar with this location , it just made me mad and really pissed
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Here is the video from the first day I met Eric ruclips.net/video/eRUXo5lVZc4/видео.html
Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
I agree, except we need to ask them to stop the illegals. The people comming here illegally are taking valuable jobs in restaurants, hotels, farms/barns, ect. The illegals essentially steal opportunities from homeless and exploit tax payers. If you care about your community then vote Trump 2020 🇺🇸
First, coming to the US and asking for asylum is NOT illegal. Keep in mind many immigrants are fleeing war atrocities. Second, immigrants are NOT crossing the boarder renting luxury condos driving up housing costs. Third, immigrants pay billions more in taxes than is spent on immigration. Many start businesses and create jobs. It’s a myth that they take jobs. Most do jobs we won’t do.
@@InvisiblePeople the majority of people crossing are disregarding the laws inplace that make assylum possible. This creates a ripple effect of lawlessness putting women and children at risk. SECOND, you made my point, illegals aren't competing with working class folks they compete with our poor for resources. THIRD, illegal workers do not pay taxes unless they steal identities as part of the ripple effect i mentioned above. I also disagree that there are available jobs for homeless except they just don't want to do them? So illegal workers want them? Makes no sense.
100% of what you wrote is false. 100%! Stop watching Fox News.
How is he doing today??
Something good will happen for him, he seem clear headed and determined.
I lived in SF and I walked 3 miles a day round trip to/from work and interacted with countless homeless people. I can tell you people like Eric are the exception. Many suffer from mental illness and almost all are addicted to drugs. If you give them money you are doing more harm than good. Food and other help is great.
i wanna hug this man.. i much rather hand a homeless person money knowing they’ll actually use it then giving it to a big corporation that god knows what they will do with the money. I really hope this man gets the help he needs looks like such a genuine nice guy..🥺
And these charities pocket the donation's as well as throw food meant for homeless out in trash cans locking the bins then it sickens me
What he is saying is so true. Every homeless person has experienced this societal rejection.
@You You Typical you have already made up your mind based upon your own predijuce.
This man articulated what it is to be homeless perfectly. One of your best videos you've had.
They all think we're on drugs, now we're sleeping with the bugs, they show us no love man i wish we had a drug, looking at these people giving us a mean mug... God bless you Eric!
He doesn't seem like an addict. He was the best student and has a good heart. God bless him and you as well.
@You You You are a coward. You don't even have a name but are fast in shaming another human being. Do you know if he has any relative alive? Do you know if his friends are in such a good financial condition to shelter one more person under their roof? I doubt if you get in such a hard situation someone will come to help you.
@@maura1686 I know him personally and he does not do any drugs. He politely asks people not to use around him as well. I think he may have had a relative that was an addict and that is the reason he asks people very nicely not to use around him.
@jesse morell How do you get a job without an ID and when you are homeless?
Absolutely brilliant initiative! I was previously homeless for 10 years. Now, I'm working and living in a good place. Saving up, and I'm a VIRTUAL REALITY ENTHUSIAST! This is one of the greatest innovations in homeless activism. I create VR180 videos too, since I won a camera from China. We should get this guy a Bitcoin wallet and see what we can come up with.
I was saddened to hear your story don’t give up my love life can and doe’s change praying for you Diane from Australia
Does this guy have the Cash App by any chance? He’s very articulate in his speech and doesn’t sound like he’s doing “substances”. I could send him $10 if others will do the same and get this guy back on his feet, he seems like a good guy who needs another chance
Does he need a bank account to withdraw the money? You gave an amazing idea to enable us to montly help our favorites homeless. Used smartphones are cheap and they can access internet through wifi but I guess they can not open a bank account without having a proven address. You should join forces with Mark to find new objective ways to help them without the utopic "affordable housing".
Maura no, cash app you don’t need a bank, they will send him a card for withdrawal but needs an address to send it to :(
Send him bitcoin. Much easier to setup address and the value will increase.
Ian RJM lol wtf is dude gonna do with Btc buy food ? Not to mention how is he going to access a bitcoin Wallet lolll
@@Currency999 I realised that just after typed. He needs money to spend now, not in x amount of years time. As for access, he has internet access, that's all he needs. But cash to spend is what he needs now.
The thing everyone has to realize is that there is a SMALL window of time to get out of homelessness. Once someone can tell or strongly suspect you're homeless, you're done. And you WILL be outed. I know because I've been homeless for years now and you can see it on my face. Homeless wrinkles are different than regular wrinkles. The prejudice kicks in, "oh he's gotta be a druggie or crazy to have been homeless", and your particular situation makes no difference. So what do I do every day? I buy a lottery ticket, say my prayers and kiss the stray cat I feed.
Can't you hitch hike to another place? I'm sorry, I wish there was a solution.. I said to my mom that when I have my own place, I'll invite 1 homeless person over and give him food and a clean shower with fresh new clothes and i'll even help them make a resume and use a mini phone to call jobs and stuff. As for jobs, well if they have a record or something maybe they can find one in a warehouse, a factory, janitor? OR could make own products like clothes! Yeah! Like.. hm.... interesting.. I might make a sweat shop for homeless people, minus the gruesome environment and abuse but a place where people with records, are homeless, anddd are crazy can have a job making things , the crazies can make art and sell it, the regulars can make sweaters or something.. and the prison people well, they can maybe be security guards! IDK, just my ideas. I wish I was rich so I could help out like my idea haha. Prayers to you
Calista V.B-Peart , I think the days of hitch-hiking are over. Right now, I'm too tired to deal with a new set of cops busting my balls. The ones around me now, kinda leave me alone- at least until some busy body complains about my existence. Then the cops change their demeanor towards me quick. I don't know how to get out of this, honestly. But thanks for your concern.
During the 1930s the US Federal Government ran camps providing safety and very basic needs for the homeless during the Great Depression. The people entering the camp were required to follow various rules ,regulations and work in some capacity which allowed them to improve their situation . I do not know what the specifics are, of how these camps actually functioned but I understand that they were successful. It seems that large city government officials should have access to that information. Perhaps that format could help people today??? If it worked once maybe it could work again.
And in the 1940s and 50s, they started regulating the rents and constructing thousands of affordable homes and public housing units. Only in the 1980s when funding was slashed for public housing and rent control laws were lifted did homelessness start increasing again.
I love San Francisco but it’s so sad to see the thousands of homeless people out on the streets with no help
If you love there you CAN . Make a difference... Even if it's taking a meal or getting someone's sizes and buying clothes from charity store or asking them what they need.
Companies pretend that they care about people. But reality is, they don't give a flying F about you. Pretty much never have.
I know exactly how this man feels. I’ve been homeless twice in my life having to survive on the kindness of others, is not an easy life. For me it was financial , I had no ID ,no passport nothing to prove I was human ... it’s that easy. Bless you bro.
It's such a hard life, these people are all wonderful, I never judge people in these circumstances, there's so much we don't know about their journey. Some people have lost their family's in tragedies, or seen horrific things. I hope this guy meets some nice friends and can get back on his feet.
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
what an amazing attitude to have considering his daily struggle god bless him
I feel so sorry for you and empathy you ,Sir Wish you can get help from the kind hearted people in that city soon You are a nice guy that deserve to get help .Much love from Thailand.
When you realise the complexities of a human being ...the level of importance ,and the very fact they belong to the human species surely that gives them a right for respect.
We all know how special we should be as a individual...yet people in high status positions don’t give a damn anymore about theses people it’s a disgrace .
How have we arrived at this...letting people with feelings,hopes ,aspiration,needs ,and wants be subjected to living outside like a barn animal.
Even birds have nests.
Something has gone very ,very wrong in society.
It’s almost unbelievable when you simply stop n think about it.
You You im sure your a wonderful human being to know and a very decent guy.
(Sarcasm)
You You , I'm homeless and I don't do drugs. got an insult for me?
Stray dogs get more sympathy than homeless people. I have never seen a stray dog in my life in the Western world and I've lived here 25 years.
Well said susan......
Love the VR element! It was neat being able to "follow" and look around, etc. I think the format is better, although I would have enjoyed learning more of his story too. I hope he can get some help.
Here ya go ruclips.net/video/eRUXo5lVZc4/видео.html
Excellent work Mark! Really neat idea using VR
Yes but can do without the theme song.
he said, I have been ONLY homeless 6 years. ONLY? that is too many years.
Excellent! Thanks so much for increasing awareness about the growing homelessness epidemic.
I live in Scotland but make a point of looking at news all over the world. San Francisco seems like a dreadful place just like skid row it's a bloody disaster...not just a social stigma but no issues regarding homeless shelters or the rise of disease like tb or the fecking plague!!! We have become a horrid people I'm devastated with all this!!!
Vamp Girl I agree with you,I’m from UK too.
How has this barbaric treatment of human beings happened.
Governments need to address the people who have slipped through the net.
Animals are more protected ,then humans theses days.
@@susanbrown2909 thanks for the comment and the support seems a lot of us feel the same way what a dreadful world we live in x
Its unreal how bad it is
Meanwhile finland is 415 homeless ppl away from reaching zero street homelessness. God bless socialism!
@@bazodee2 Is socialism really working? I've always been curious.
So sad what is happening....they are still human beings and deserve to be treated as such. In a culture where we put animals lives over human lives, it is no wonder these people are left to live in squalor with no hand up
The poor man is miserable for not having. The wealthy man is always in fear of loss and also is miserable. The happiest person is the one who is content with little.
Stay off drugs and you’ll stay off the streets!! Stop asking like you give a shit
mike johes , it's not a shame there are homeless people. it's a shame there are stupid people. like U
@@michaeldiazdeleon8254 He is not on drugs. I am not on drugs. Why do some of you WANT TO BELIEVE that every single homeless person is on drugs?
If you think animals have it easy go visit a kill shelter or a slaughter house.
You look like a smart man it seems that you can do better for yourself good things are coming your way !!
I have a feeling that if he could get his ID that he would be off the streets within a month. He is a person who does not like to be homeless but he is stuck
dude i remember one time i was kinda stranded waiting for a friend and i needed to use a phone cuz mine died..NO ONE wanted to help or let me borrow their phone.. I could only imagine really being in this situation
These videos are really showing me how cruel the world is.
Classic mistake - I've done this once.
Usually you don't see the phone again
@@JK360noscope I offered to let them hold my wallet in exchange
What a smart and thoughtful person. It would be great if someone would help him get off the streets, he could help so many people with his insights. Powerful person and interview.
Homelessness is the reality of employers paying arbitrary wages and rising costs coupled with the unexpected events in life. This means anyone lowly paid could become homeless for lay offs, sickness, fired, injury, etc.
Bless this man
He’s right about the homeless shelters. A lot of money is going towards shelters instead of low income housing. The shelters are just like the private for-profit-prison industry! In the 70’s people ‘down on their luck’ used to be able to go to cheap flop houses, boarding rooms, and cheap motels. Bring those back at cheap rates and homelessness would get cut in half.
I feel bad that you have been out there for all these years I'm glad that you found a semi safe place to sleep at night I pray that u get help in finding a place to live soon.🙏❤️
The less a man has the less he has to lose. It is the person with great holdings that has great losses
I'll take the wealth and the risk.
This is amazing. Well done.
Do you want to tell me that this strong , eloquent man can't find a job in a supermarket or gasstation ? Come on !
This is a very well done video, can't wait for the others.
This man has a good attitude. I hope he is safe and well.
Hi 👋how are you doing?
I know this may sound mean, but a lot of them don't talk about all the bridges they have burned. Family members and friends etc.. most likely have tried to help , but again and again they let themselves down and others.
I was homeless back in 07... I got envelopes and put my resume in them. Walked up and down strip centers, walking into every small business asking to clean the business... wash windows, clean bathrooms, empty the trash. Sweep the floors. Anything and everything, I told them If I did not make any money I would be sleeping on the street tonight. I went back daily to the ones that said no... and every three days I went back to the ones that let me work. I ask that they give my resume to their boss... I was making about 75.00 a day. In 3 months, I bought a car for $1,400 ... got a room and the rest is history... Homeless for 3 months. There is work... if you want to work.
Not without an ID
@Judy Agallar Can you please tell me someone who will hire you without an ID?
Can you please tell me someone who will hire you without an ID?
He probably got pain under the table
Great video. We all need to find solution to our issue of Homelessness ASAP!
@@Jetsetfastfood I know Erick personally, and he does not use drugs and everyone knows not to use around him. He asks everyone in a nice way not to. I think he used to know someone who was an addict that OD'ED and that is why he is so anti-drug. Also, since you know it all, why don't you come have a meeting with us and tell him how to get an ID?? His mom changed his name when he was a kid, he was in some witness protection program whatever that is, he was taken by cps and put in foster care, he was adopted before he was put in foster care by someone else, his mom was a monster. Please try not to judge people that you know nothing about. And if you have the answers, please tell me your expert advice so I can pass it along to Eric. Since none of the programs have helped. We even tried legal aid and I got frustrated and even called adult protective services when he had kidney cancer. Every agency he goes tells him it is too complicated for them to figure out and sends him to another agency. who also says that it is too complicated and sends him to another agency..who tells him its too complicated..and sends him to another agency...who tells him it's too complicated and sends him to another agency....But, I'm sure you have all the answers or are you just a sadist that WANTS to believe that all homeless people are drunk or on drugs?
@@camcam855 actually, I am going to tell him to try this. I never thought of that but if it works, I will be back to thank you weather you meant to help or not
Two words: shipping containers
I love the new video editing format. Fresh
I don't like music its difficult to listen
@@speakofhisgrace I am sorry. We tried to make the music have a little groove but also fit the stress of homelessness
@@InvisiblePeople I'm glad you tried this VR180 format. I think VR180 can create even more empathy because everything feels more real.
Will you be creating more VR180 videos in the future?
First time I ever seen a VR video. I do not have a VR headset, no expectations of ever wearing one, but I noticed the camera was moving around. I could not figure out what was going on, lol. Then I saw it was a VR video.
6 years homeless is a long time. When I was young I hoboed around. California, Oregon and Washington. I never slept on the sidewalks, hitch hiked, rode freight trains, stayed away from big cities for the most part, unless I had money for a room. There were shelters back then where you could get a meal. Salvation Army was good for that. But I never would spend the night. I would find a secluded spot and sleep out in my bed roll. I never panhandled or begged for money. I was too ashamed to do that. I did find odd jobs, day labor offices were around. The best living I made was farm labor. Eastern Washington picking apples was utopia! I had a cabin with a wood stove and electric range. Had a cinderblock outhouse with toilet and shower. I made out alright picking apples. Sure beats sleeping on city streets.
@@Inf7cted Well, if you are sleeping on the sidewalk with no real options but begging, I would get out of town. I lived in downtown Portland for a time. But I had enough money for a room in a cheap hotel. I worked out of day labor, taking whatever job was offered. I remember setting up a carnival, putting up the amusement rides. I picked pears in Medford Oregon and that is when I heard about apple picking in eastern Washington. You can make money doing farm labor, but there is a catch... you have to get up every morning and go to work every day. Generally I was paid piece work, not hourly. That means you have to produce, or not make much money. We would fill bins of fruit. Bins were big wooden boxes that took a tractor to move. Fill one of those and you made $10. My goal was to fill 8 bins a day, 4 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. $80 a day was good money for me. This was in the late 1970s.
@@duffysullivan2794 Do you need an id to do day labor?
I'm so sorry for this guy. He speaks the truth about homelessness. He made me so 😢.
Best of luck to you Eric
One of the realest confessions.
This is so sad, that this young man is used to living like this..The Government Needs To Step In!!
This is so depressing!
Tell me about it this is disgusting in this day and age are we living in medieval times? 😔
What's depressing is this camera work.
Let it infuriate you.....
Into getting to those who already should have figured it out. Air bnb, house flipping, New Real Estate speculators have created shortage of housing.
Don't curse the darkness.... light a candle.
I'm Disabled, a Veteran, and have been homeless for two years. I'm not a drug addict, just lost my housing two years ago when the Apartment Complex I was living at was sold to a buyer in Toronto, who promptly notified the tenants living with Section 8 or VASH assistance was given the option to move out or pay full market value rent. I found while looking for a place to move to, that most low income housing was eliminated in this same fashion by greedy investors.
I bought an old van on payments and was forced to start living in it. I did so for a year and was offered a tiny fiberglass trailer on payments. I found that the person I bought it from had mislead me on a clear title, and have had difficulty getting it registered and legal to tow. I have been stranded at a Recreation Area, above Kingman Arizona for seven months now trying to get repairs done to my van. It is no longer safe to drive, and definitely not suitable to tow my trailer. It has been a living hell, upto 128 degrees at times this summer, now dealing with freezing cold at night and heavy winds. Every time I try to get some repairs made, something comes up. I bought a used generator which failed in a couple weeks, had to buy another one, then my emotional support dog Archie was badly bitten and required veterinary care, my air conditioning compressor failed in my Van, I cut my knuckle to the bone and ligaments on some glass discarding some trash which resulted in an Emergency Room Visit. I have been trying to get help, and have not much success. I was accepted for Rapid Rehousing through the Catholic Charities, but have searched all over Mohave County but found I cannot afford an apartment on my disability income. I am now in a panic as I was notified by the Catholic Charities Caseworker handling my information, had their computer stolen and now my personal information has been compromised. I am on a waiting list for Section 8, basically started over. I did not choose to be in this homeless situation, and have been doing my best to deal with everything I have experienced the past 2 years. I had to literally give everything I owned away when I lost my apartment EVERYTHING!, I did try and keep my many tools, but those to were lost by a "friend" who was going but keep them until I get settled, but would never respond to my calls or texts. I am absolutely sick of my life. I don't live anymore, I merely exist, and it's not much of an existence. I have not showered in nearly 8 months, and haven't bathed in over two years since losing my apartment. I have reached out to every VA organization or service center for help, but am ineligible. I served 6 years in The Air National Guard, and was honorably discharged, but still don't meet the requirements as I was on active duty for well over a year with Avionics Technical School, and was activated during Desert Storm, but could not deploy with my unit, as I was a 3 level technician straight out of school. I have no family for support, no friends, only a few people I have met while being homeless. I have had a fellow vet brings some water bottles and food items several months back, but I don't see how I can ever get out of my situation as my limited income doesn't suffice...
I like that he understood how to be a good citizen. With just some help, I believe he can overcome homelessness. We just need to give him a chance and have a small place to live and be productive. But again, it is easier said than done.
Great video!!!
His great attitude is heartbreaking. When I start making more money I truly want to contribute to your cause.
Fantastic work!
Thank you
Poor Guy, I'm so grateful I have a roof over my head. Can't imagine being homeless, must be horrible.
Just had a thought, what do I know but here goes. Remember how you could sponsor a child oversea's through care. What if you could sponsor a homeless person the same way, a few dollars a week or month. You get updates by e-mail showing the persons progress with pictures. You get enough sponsors, you can allocate so many per homeless person. It would have to be run by someone like you Mark or a collective who has a heart for helping the homeless, not the government cause they'll screw it up. Just throwing that out there, I don't know, this homeless epidemic is really sad.
Nicely done, Mike.
It's ironically EXPENSIVE to be poor in America. You are subject to constant fines by police, interest on any debt you have that you can't pay, inability to invest in bulk purchase opportunities (like Costco), public transportation costs. It's definitely a tough cycle. Yes, you CAN break out of it, but never underestimate what it takes to do that. It takes 10x the effort to break out of a bad situation that it takes for you to sustain your existence when you're not in a hole.
Homelessness is a choice. Just get yourself up everyday. Chase your dreams with all your heart. And, eventually, you'll be rich and successful. It's that easy. You just have to decide to be rich and happy.
to bootstrap a person needs boots! The homeless choice surrounding homelessness is our decision to allow the affordable housing crisis to continue
How can I help this man? What can I do from another country???
Yes, what can we do to help this guy?
@@rjb1122 Mark always talk about affordable housing. We are not landlords but we sure could do something to help Eric. Mark must give us guidance.
Theese videos really make me thank God about anything He gave me and is still giving me. Thanks to God. Gos is the sustainer
Eric thanks God about anything He gaves him as well.
@@maura1686 whos eric?
@@edikaramuratful This video is about the homeless Eric!
@@maura1686 i did not hear him thank God . Whatever.
@@edikaramuratful 6:00 He says he is happy and his "bedroom" is a blessing he has.
Great video. Eric amazing guy
They need shelter and food God Bless them all
Well done you have achieved a lot for yourself and I feel better after looking at your video I'm not homeless but I'm very lonely sometimes wish I was
God bless you. Lovely video
Eric is right in everything he says. Hope Eric and all others in same situation win in end. ♥️
Is still the Top Ten percent against the rest of us. When I read the economy is better, I don't know if I want to cry or scream 😡 In the richest country in the world, this should not be happening. I am still Fighting every day to not be homeless for a third time
Randy R they love to say the economy is better.
Good points about the shelters. I could definitely believe that they aren't always safe or cleanly; something's got to be up to prefer being on the street. What intervention programs are there in the bay area to help the homeless get off the street? It's a tough one...
I know him and I can tell you if someone could help him clear up his complicated ID problem with his mom changing his name and then he was adopted and witness protection program and foster care. If only he could get his ID he would be off the streets in a month I bet.
I hope things get better man💟🙏
Poor guy....seems like a decent bloke
Why aren't their friends or family helping them?
He's right. In shelters they steal from each other. Been there.
He should get a dog for protection. Wish my company was up & running I really do man could have helped this dude. Sadly no one wants to support us & it's said. You tell people you are trying to do good they don't care they rather support a celeb. Out of 3 years, we only had a 5 donation it's crazy. Keep doing what you are doing bro.
Where is Eric now????
wow what a great guy, making the best and staying positive in this lousy situation
I so love this dude.
Bless him
Why can't we better than this.
Clearly this man has his shit together. I really hope he gets a hand up and out.
Shelters are horrible. I dare you to try living homeless for a weekend.
No one will try it.
Sounds like a smart guy. Went to college, has a background in Computer Tech. He should pay for a cheap monthly fee for gym access to showers, get clean clothes at thrift stores, use a homeless advocate office as his address, then apply everywhere, get a job, get a room, and get out of homelessness. Then plan carefully to move out of SF where rents are more reasonable against your income.
what a sweet guy!
So sad ! Why not giving them a chance and offer them a job so that they could go back to their normal life???
great guy
Love the new style. What does vr180 mean?
It’s a format that Google is pushing. It’s half of 360 video. The biggest difference is inna headset, VR180 is 3D and looks really cool.
@@InvisiblePeople I see. What do you mean pushing? It's a new paid for product?
Excellent video
This man has a better haircut then me!
Is there out a follow up video? Is Eric still in the streets? I wish he's not
Sad. Its hard being homeless with no family.
Homelessness In America Should Never Happen! The Mayor, City Council And Their Districts Congressional Representatives Of Everyone One Of These Cities And Towns Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves! There Is An Organization Called Volunteers’s Of America @voamid.org Who Can Help These People! WHY DO WE HAVE ANY HOMELESS AMERICANS??
Great organization! We have one here in Florida and they offer housing and a number of social services to homeless veterans.
We have so many people that are homeless and yet no one seems to have a solution. 🤔 Well I have one BUILD TINY HOUSES, and build them with Solar system. Take the money that our government gets and build this little homes for our homeless people.
Ok, start building tiny house's and let them live next to you or in your neighborhood .
Extremely blurry on my end.
it shouldn't be. Try again. I tested it many times before going live with it
Maybe instead of using tax money to go towards homeless housing Governments can incentivise corporations to house, employ and help homeless people in exchange for tax reductions. They could probably do it a lot more efficiently and would be more motivated then the government.
Did he just call that first lady who gave him money a"fool"?
I visited SF in 1973, 1977 and 2001. The first two times were uneventful. However, the latter was surreal ❗ I live in NYC, and we certainly have our share of homelessness. However, on my last visit the whole downtown area was swamped with homeless ppl. They sat in front of exclusive shops, and five star hotels holding signs, and calling out to pedestrians passing them by on the sidewalk. It was it was unbelievable❗ I also got scammed out of $20.00‼️ I got off lucky, because this dude could have grabbed my whole handbag and taken off. I looked like the typical tourist❗‼️😎🇺🇸
While mark this was an amazing video I felt like I was right next to him I wanted to give him a hug and tell him people do care I Care.
Thank you
What did I miss? Why can't this able bodied, college educated man do better than holding a sign on the street all day?
Bums do not work.
So where is his family? What’s the rest of the story.
God bless you ❤️🌷❤️
@attic Mike sorry typo
@attic Mike Thank you to you too❤️
Each city dweller for sure sees homelessness within 10 min of vacating there 'homes' that's 4 damn sure
It's all blurry to me it's not coming in good at all
You’re the second person that has said that. Try refreshing your app or window. It should play fine
Homeless and hungry , I understand that some are just down on luck , but what looks like no one want to admit is that way more than a few , just want money for the next bottle of vodka and or drugs , any drug would do . Last Saturday driving gone from work mid afternoon , someone two cars ahead of me gave a big Apple to the guy at Octavia x Page to a guy with a sign just like this guy , by the time I pass by him , the Aplly was thrown to the center divider and rolling down the center divider , I had my window open and said ,,, well down man ,,, he said fuck you !!!
The area I’m talking about is about 2 blocks from this area for those who are familiar with this location , it just made me mad and really pissed