Clean up Homeless encampment in venice beach california new skid row 

Wow the guy painting the walls should be a part of the channel you should check in on him from time to time what a gentleman.

The man who remove graffiti is an inspiration not only to homeless people but to people in general to never give up god bless this man

As a pro painter of 17 years I am just impressed that guy rolled that whole wall with one dip of his roller 😂

The most environmentally conscious state has its own landfill on the beach.

what a contrast in that video. The man who was painting was talking about giving back and working, choosing to remain homeless to help his fellow man while the guy in the mic was making demands for housing, claiming the beach was a home for them. One was giving the other taking. The painter was inspirational, the guy in the mic, not so much.

This man painting left me in tears. He works two jobs to help others. He loves to work, loves his job making his home nice. What an inspiration.

So proud of Ben. Thank for making a DIFFERENCE in GIVING back. Thank You for sharing this man’s story. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Bless this man, trying to change the place he lives.

That homeless man with two jobs is a saint! What a wonderful soul he has! Thank you for another informative video, Mike.

The anti-graffiti man I do wish him all the best.

GiV... I'm 50. Mom is 83. She used to take us to Venice when I was a little guy back in the 70s in the 80s. I show her your Venice videos mostly. She really enjoys them. Cuz you remind her of good things. She says you are the salt of the earth. And keep up the good work. By the way really enjoyed the Conrad interview. Stay burning bright my friend. To us your videos are a great comfort in a very traumatic time. Thank you again from my family to yours.

When I was homeless carried 1 backpack with my clothes in it and had a small tent away from the public eye! The homeless people there have way too much stuff and most of it is junk like they're hoarding! It is really nice to see Venice Beach getting cleaned up finally and I love all your videos! Thank you!

The gentleman that is removing the GRAFFITI is very intelligent. Such a kind soul . Hope good things come to him . Bless him .

Thank you for interviewing the guy who was painting, that was super inspiring listening to him. I really appreciate what your doing keep up the great work.

The man in the skirt doesn't understand that tourist dollars trump his desire to use the beach as his bedroom and toilet.

To the gentleman painting over the graffiti, God Bless you Sir!! The world needs more people like you!❤️

Awesome painter guy. Hope he finds a home!

Even their dogs look depressed 😢

They tore down the base housing when George AFB closed, just outside of LA. It would have housed 5,000 people and they demolished the village. Would make a good story for your channel.

What a wonderful man, who knows what’s going on and is getting back on his feet by going back to work and giving back. Beautiful!

That painting dude has restored my faith in humanity a little, quality. 👍🏻

I'm so happy to see Venice Beach coming back!! The beach is for everyone to enjoy again!

Sometimes, it takes an “outsider” to develop a glaring highlight on a problem that’s become WAY TOO “acceptable” to the USUAL population--THANK YOU...!! 👍🏼😳👣

The guy talking about "privileged places ", but not saying they are public spaces funded by taxes for ALL to enjoy. I guess he wants them only for the homeless. Sounds privileged to me!

Conrad who works two jobs and is homeless...somebody find this man a spot. If anyone deserves a discount on rent for a room or an apartment its this dude. Breaks my heart to see a hardworking good man like that on the street.

I was homeless for ten years because of getting injured at work and the workers comp nightmare. I don’t drink or do drugs and I kept my “ camp” clean and free of trash. I kept all my stuff in a shopping cart that I took with me and took down my tent and packed it every morning. I never had any issues with the city, business or people working downtown. I closed my worker comp case because nobody would hire me and lost the healthcare that worker’s compensation provided. That said, I worked until I could get an apartment at temp jobs. Now I have been off the streets for four years and just had my three year anniversary at work. The key is to stay neat and clean and pack your belongings. Don’t panhandle and don’t steal and people won’t complain.

Your Jim Morrison stories are fantastic, it's great to see him reflected in the streets the way you do it. He seems to belong there, as he does in Paris, near the poets. Hello from Montreal, I was 13 when i heard the Doors for the first time in another continent....

It is great to see the L.A. County Sheriff and his deputies cleaning up the beach.

That man that was working 2 jobs just to be homeless is the reason why so many people give up on the economy. But his positive attitude keeps him working. They should pay him a livable wage

What a great Interaction with the guy removing the graffiti. Let’s make him famous

I grew up in Venice and went to the beach all the time! I was a lifeguard there! I'm glad to see them clean up the homeless problem but we need to set up a place for them to relocate to!!!

important video, covers a difficult, complicated set of circumstances. Thank you.

"people have the right to refuse being taken from their home to a tiny shed" That irritates me so much, they prefer to keep turning public places into trash. Those homeless advocates are the worst everybody can see that!! We need more strict laws to prevent this mess!!!

The guy who was painting well done and to his positive attitude

Mike, you are a gentleman for asking permission to put these folks on RU-vid.

People don’t dislike homeless we just dislike ungrateful people when you offer your help but they don’t want it why do they get to liVe free and free healthcare but us hard working Americans can’t

It's one thing to be an unfortunate person down on their luck; it's something else to be an inconsiderate person who doesn't care about his/her or the health of others. Let's not get them confused

The homeless man working and talking about the issues is the real star of this video.

WE LOVE YOU G.I.V ! Keep these videos rolling. Don’t stop what’s so ever! We support you all the way my proud German In Venice . You are a true American 🇺🇸!

To the man in the blue shirt painting the walls, thanks a lot man for what you do aswell, making Venice Beach beautiful again!

"Waking up every day with something to do." I can understand that. I've been unemployed for over a year now, so every morning I walk two miles, and pick up a bag worth of trash. Every little bit helps!

I love the guy painting the graffiti , that's the attitude!!! Great job!

Bless that guy who is full of work and honor and care! He is a sane sweet guy! Working hard for thebpeople

I love your positive energy and enthusiasm for Venice. Don’t stop!

That homeless man is an Angel!

The expense of dealing with the homeless is incredible.

The painter is a SAINT!!!! God bless him!!!

Am not homeless but family problems are starting me on the slippery slope beer for breakfast lifestyle to get me though the day , his comment was wake up call for sure 🥰

Folks like Conrade are a blessing, your interview sheds light on the situation of the homeless along the beach. Thanks!

Conrad is a truly remarkable human being. His thoughts are clear, true and sincere. I wish him well in all that he does in his life. Thank you Conrad.

I love this man who is working. He deserves a free spot to stay. Work/Give/Receive

Mr painter is an angel who walks among them 😇

GIV becoming famous on RU-vid right on......Venice kept alive through the pandemic through your channel...

Cleaning it up is not just for the wealthy, it's for the people trying to enjoy life ,for the skaters for the body builders,for the people trying to enjoy the outside life without being all nasty, if these people would just clean up a little bit and stay out the way ,I feel for them, I wish nobody to be homeless ,just try to stay out of the way , don't set your tent up at a basketball court or a skate park or on the sidewalk it's common sense, these people are bringing it on their self

So nice to see. The painter is an angel. Hope the people can get homes, better to have a hotel room till they can get on their feet. Now the artists can set up and tourists can come down and have a good time. I use to sell my "she Shells' and do face a body painting down there was so nice. Hope it all comes back like that again. Making it more beautiful than it was!

Hi Mike, Be as helpful as you can MIKE that’s all you could do… You’re a good soul…❤

I think i gave the painter money when we where over there two years ago!! He was raising moeny for the homeless people and we had a great chat with him! He was the sweetest!!

The guy doing the graffiti removal has a great soul and his attitude is fantastic.

I haven't been there for 10 year's miss Vin. Beach CAL. good people we need to be great like this man painting proud American. From N.M. Albuquerque.

What an incredible human being. God Bless You!

Enough is Enough already. The painter guy is doing a great job. What a nice guy!

My favorite news anchor for entertainment 😁😊 I can't wait for them to reopen Venice, the Shrimp Tempura place on the board walk is excellent!!

👍this is awesome! Finally! Please keep filming the clean up it is an inspiration and also a blueprint as to what to do with places like Portland and other places that are over run with trash and debris.

God bless the gentleman painting. I wish him well and thank him.

I’ve been here five times in two months and I’m still blown away by the garbage the homeless drag onto Venice beach.

You are so polite, and respectful. I just love that and you have very kind eyes. Thank you for showing the real side of the City of Angels. Maybe in your way, you helped to change things for these beautiful souls, like this gentle man.

What a genuine human being.

I have a friend who is a hoarder. He is scared of someone in authority finding out his living conditions because they could condemn his home and through him out onto the street. So, why is it OK for people to live in trash and filth on the street?

Very raw true footage. Keep up the work German in Venice!! Hope they get it all figured out there

Finally!!! I hope they renovate Venice after they finish that and make it the way it was before.

Awwwwww, God bless the homeless gentlemen painting over the graffiti. You can just feel his beautiful soul & to you that make these videos as well. God bless you 💞

A friend of mine lives not far from Venice Beach. Used to be a good place to go. Glad to see they're cleaning it up and reforming.

Everything is looking so much nicer! That spokesperson on the beach does not understand that the homeless do not have a right to camp there. Everyone should be able to enjoy the beach and be safe. Camping there denies that opportunity.

I understand they need a place to rest their head. Its the trash and hoarding that just cant be tolerated. If 3/4 of that garbage wasnt all around their homes it wouldn't be so awful. I hope they can help and find solutions. Thanks Mike!

Conrad and German..THANK YOU for being AMAZING Souls 😍 God Bless EVERYONE 💗

ur the closest ill ever get to see Venice so i thank u sir ....would love to see it in person

It's interesting that the working gentleman that was painting is homeless. The checkout girl at Aldi told me she was homeless. So this issue is so complex. I want to help people who are willing to work, but some of these folks are made dependent from help.

It was so nice to meet you at your shop a week or so ago. What a great guy ! Everyone go see Mike in Venice and get a henna tattoo 💕

From Germany to Hollywood California, living the American dream.. much props

With all the hard work this man does cleaning up graffiti every day and being a much-needed security guard in Venice, he should be making a decent living wage and be able to rent an apartment. Venice is a much-loved tourist area in Los Angeles, and if not for people like him who work to keep it decent, it would become a place no one would ever want to visit.

Thanks for keeping us informed on what's going on. Can't believe the filth and trash. How did it get so bad? California needs to wake, the cost of living is outrageous

German thanks for updating us

What a mess! I hope they can clear out the homeless and get the beach back to the glory it once was.

hello GiV , thanks for showing us people in europe all the things that the news-channel don't find interessting !!! , many thanks , i wish all the best for those that you're filming !!! , keep up the good work !!! , best whishes from denmark !!!.

What a beautiful soul.. An angel (the painter) god bless him ❤

That painter you spoke with has quite the spirit. Home doesnt necessarily equate to happiness which this man has in spades. But I hope he starts spending a little towards himself. Either way great video and that interaction made me real happy.

I like the guy who was cleaning up the graffiti. True hard worker and a nice man.

The man helping is beautiful ❤️❤️

You're the man GiV. Thank you for giving the guy painting the walls time to talk. Sometimes we just need someone to listen and thank you for being there for him. A true man of the people, GiV.

Guy painting graffiti has a super attitude! Thank you for all you do!!

What that man was saying actually did make sense. I didn't know alot of the places were full...the solution I guess would be to create Downtown Japan style housing for them. Example: they build vertically instead of horizontally. Create homeless apartments instead of tiny houses

Conrad, you are a Saint. And you are really great at your job, excellent work.

Most people have no animosity towards the homeless. The issue is when they decide to setup in public areas causing a health hazard etc.

Like others have said, the painter who was cleaning up graffiti is an inspiration to many homeless people.

Good man Conrad to keep the surroundings clean at least the city can do is give this man a home. Yes definitely we can only do this together and help the homeless.

🙏🙏 Thank You Conrad for doing what you are doing.

The gentlemen with the grey paint is more colorful than any other color.Love that guy and his mission. Leaving art and making canvas. Thank you GiV Showing people, people.

This looks amazing, fresh and clean . About time !!

Kudos for the homeless man doing the paint and security jobs.

Thank you for the great footage of Venus Beach!