As a southern Californian, I can't wrap my mind on how fast things changed. The homeless population doubled in 6 years. You know you're near downtown when you can start smelling the foul smell through your car vents smh
@@vladimirpetrov1239 A lot of them are not even from CA...60% of them are from OHIO, IL, Florida, NY that come to CA for 'the weather', because they can't be homeless i ntheir own states.
Im from southern california native of Wilmington ca grew up.there been to los angeles too have had family lived in east los. Im lest fortunate to have worked all my life never seen so much homeless all over cali i moved out of So cal to central calif san joaquin valley town L A too crowed to expensive im retired have a home thank God jesus christ and the holy bible it feels good to have a home furniture , car, food i can cook anything its.easy i have a dog pet love life these people so sad that they chose that way drugs a.nd alcohol and drinking buddies will get you there i chose to be sober go to church i have christian friends who don't party
I am from Australia as well, please Australia please don't bring the Democratic Party socialism to Australia. I hope California to get back to what they had but if the Biden character wins then USA is gone like all other major civilizations ie Roman , Aztecs....
@CO How about removing all government rules. These homeless people could build actual structures or let organizations desperately trying to build cheap housing do their thing. The truth is homeless people simply don’t have the mindset to do what is minimally required, that’s why they are homeless. It’s simple. Work/beg/steal, save, invest
Facts!!!! They should be given a choice. You can live with a sponsor or go into treatment program. Inpatient! The Thalians mental health hospital has been closed for 3 or 4 years now. They ALL need to be opened. Oh, but the ACLU will file lawsuits supporting peoples right to be crazy and poop on the sidewalk.
WHAT SADDENDS ME THE MOST IS THAT THIS VIDEO ONLY HAS 691 LIKE . WHEN TICKTOCK VIDEO OTHER STUPID VIDEOS GET THOUSANDS AND ,MILLIONS OF VIEW IN VERY LITTLE TIME . WAKE UP PEOPLE .
You don't need to go to skid row to see the real downtown or LA . Its all over Hollywood and even Koreatown now. Tents and trash everywhere. Very gross . La is spinning out of control.
Danced for decades in LA's street dance culture hitting up countless underground warehouse parties and clubs all over LA. Never have I seen LA in such horrible condition. In areas that were once homeless free are now overrun with homeless and their trash. LA is in decay no doubt.
I've dealt with this population in my past career. Unfortunately, they don't want a 9-5 job. They don't want to pay bills. They don't want responsibility. Would it be easy just to give them money and build them houses, uh sure. But, most people want equality, and just giving money and free rent isn't equality. I've seen people refuse a decent paying job, with some benefits, a cheap place to live, because they have to stay off drugs. They don't want to. And Unfortunately if you give and give, they will take and then say you don't give enough. Everyone has a choice. And of you ask them would they want to work 12 hours a day and pay bills. They will refuse it. I wish there was a way simple way to handle this situation. But there isn't an easy or just solution.
There are plenty of people in LA that work and live in cars. Theres many who work and can't afford a 1 bedroom apt. There are many who are mentally ill and can't afford a lawyer to get SSI. There are many who can't get hired because they don't have an address. Theres many who just want a free handout. Each case is different. When you say there all alike you become part of the problem.
LIFE is about "CHOICES" !!! IF one makes BAD choices, early in their life, then they WILL have a crappy life !!!! But IF folks make the effort, go to work, take care of business, then they WILL experience a BETTER life, for them & their families !!!!!
I’m getting $280 every two weeks that’s it! Lmaoaoao without my mom i would be homeless! I stay in a room for $100 week! Phone/car bills also! Food!!! Bless all friends/family who make good money helping out their people during this pandemic cuz the government can care less
It is not about government. It is about people rejecting the Gospel. Please read about the origins of the tribulations these times www.zeugnis-fuer-jesus.de/2020/08/09/the-great-tribulation-time-the-great-tribulation-time-of-the-world/
@@oneplusfaithistwo6523 trust me! Trust me, the government in thy great USA is a an absolute fucking nightmare of a cesspool of rich blokes that don’t give a flying fuck about others and have secret agendas, dude I’m so woke I should have a 3rd eye bro, dead 2 the meat griss
I was raised by my dad telling me to be proud to pay taxes because it will help people in the community and take care of streets and our community. Our family works so hard and we are proud to pay taxes. I cried when I drove through downtown because our taxes have to be being misused and not going towards people and the right things. Our state pays the highest in taxes in the entire USA. What about all the donations? Think why, and where are all our state taxes and donations going? Wealthy pay .54 cents out of every dollar, middle class are paying high taxes living in California... where is the money going???? Please stop voting in the same politicians if you want something different. Research and and you will see that things are not adding up.
I have a friend who rent a LOFT in downtown Los Angeles we have to jump over people sleeping in the street just to get to the door of the building, so sad it breaks my heart😢
I believe I heard that a lot of homeless shelters require you to get clean and stay clean and there are just some people who dont want to do that. Its hard to try and help people that dont want to change and try to get better
Christina you are a 100% right about the shelters. The homeless are homeless because they chose their drug of choice instead of a roof over their head ........
here in AZ I witnessed a few homeless man's and women's...wile login on my tablet getting ready to work taking a syringe 💉 and taking turns on it...I was about giving them some money for bread and something but I changed my mind after that...
You're shining a light on the reality that these people are living with. That is contributing something. Most of America has no idea that this is what it's really like.
It's a mess.. So many abandoned building from long ago that haven't been occupied.. The government should help families who have kids not on drugs and can be helped.. Kids are going to be the next generation of homelessness.. I'm sad.
The government should help people regardless whether they are on drugs or not (ya know, maybe give them a reason to get off drugs because when you have nothing, nothing matters). And this is not a result of democratic policies, skid row has been the largest homeless jungle for almost 100 years YOU IDIOT. It's been this way through 100 years of democrats and republicans, read some history and stop trying to be all politically savy and divisive, DUNCE!
@@Stackinginvestments1 I'll tell you what will happen! Rates of Hiv and HepC will go down! In the past twenty years needle exchanges have been accepted across the political spectrum ( ya know for PUBLIC HEALTH across the country). However in California, since I can remember, NEEDLES ARE AVAILABLE OVER THE COUNTER. 1- you're obviously not from here and know nothing about California, so shut up. 2- you're obviously an idiot who's incapable of independent critical thought who's political opinions are shaped by what the boob tube declares is "conservative". So shut up. 3- we shouldn't be debating this because the primary reason for homelessness on skid row in LA is mental illness, not drug addiction. FACT not opinion. LOOK IT UP. You're dumb, don't speak you're dumb opinion as facts. Ya know preface it with "This is what I think because it's what I heard on Fox news here in Florida" or wherever you're from. Otherwise your doing a disservice to the intellectual growth of the human race.
I keep telling my wife we should take our camper and park in where ever we want ..why pay for rv rental sites when you can park anywhere for free now days. I can park my camper right onto venice beach. Live on ocean front property for free.
Most Americans know the solution. It’s called “WORK”. There’s plenty of “WORK” out there. Nobody should have to “WORK” to support other people who just don’t feel like working.
@@viclealman -True, but people need to work and save first. Instead of Having kids, partying it all away, or always buying shit and not working their money properly. In the land of opportunity a person can work 2 jobs for ten years live with roommates and stack some cash when they're young...but the lure of material goods is too strong for most. PEOPLE need to be taught to be wise with money.
I used to live in Hollywood since 2001-2018.It is so sad to see just how bad Hollywood got when I was there all these years.Downtown Skid row is growing in numbers. I seriously think it's only going to continue to get worse. Crazy to know The United States is the wealthiest country in the world and this is happening all over the place.
"The rich get richer and the poor have children." Greed is the main cause of the massive rich-poor divide. The super rich (most of the super rich) are not interested in helping anybody. They just want more and more and more...
Many of the rich (eh-hem) "give" through government agency managed (eh-hem) "charities." Then the government not only give the rich tax breaks, but then skims off the top of the donations, and LITTLE if ANYTHING actually goes toward solving this problem. You know: "Scratch MY BANK, and I'll scratch YOUR BANK."
“We” are not a third World Country...most of the Country does NOT look like this! This is what West Coast/Democrat policies “looks like”....which looks EXACTLY like a third World Country.
@@rickferrari9042 I live in Houston Texas...when I look around I see businesses open, schools open, clean parks, clean streets and not miles and miles of homeless people...think opposite of California.
@@paulystp the reality. So many of them would not pay unnecessary taxes and take responsibility. Granted it is hard but they would rather stay homeless than give up.
I’m from Vietnam, a third world country, but our streets look much better than this shiet hole. Even the poor neighborhoods in Vietnam are safer than the LA hoods. It looks like the American dream is being chased away from LA, it’s has gone to Beverly Hills, Irvine, and Laguna Beach
@@MinhNguyen-ff6xf lol. how sad but what u said is true. someday i leave America cali for good. currently a USA citizen.....regarding American Dream....u need to think about the American Scheme before the American Dream otherwise ur just dreaming lollllllll
i live in algeria in third world country north africa i can bet if you find somthing like that i give you 1000 euro its impossible first we are humains we cant allow that second we are muslims it's unfair to see ppl lives like that and you sleep in warm bed and food so check first before talking
Was never this bad before COVID hit. I live here and see it every time I go outside. Ever since COVID tents are now popping up for the first time in 20 years on my block. And I live in Van nuys which is all the way behind Hollywood hills far removed from downtown relative to skid row.
It is because the real economy is being taken down by the Fake Corona, by design...take off your Slave Mask. When the Stock market crashes you could be joining them.
This is a great video. I had no idea! Your videos are respectful, you're not shooting close ups of people's faces or making judgements. Keep up the good work!
I worked in downtown LA on Figueroa near the 7th Street Metro Station back in 2002 and there were some homeless people walking around on the streets but not many and absolutely no tents, not even in the notorious Skid Row area. Now eighteen (18) years later and it looks like a sprawling war torn refugee encampment throughout the entire downtown. It had just started to become revitalized with the Staples Center, new swanky apartments and condominiums but now those who bought into those properties have to deal with all that mess on the streets outside their buildings and are stuck with properties they will never be able to sell.
LOL! man ya'll just drinking the kool aid. This will not be coming to "every american city" cause most cities would not put up with this nor do they have the weather or infrastructure to support it. What you see in LA is a mix of perfect weather, lack of mental health facilities and an infrastructure that allows for people to live this way.
The sad truth is that local politicians are getting rich from the homeless issue. So much federal funding has been given to local government to help resolve the issue. As long as it continues to be an issue, there will always be money coming in. Where it’s being dispersed is anyone’s guess. I venture to say it’s lining the pockets of those who govern us.
@@jettamax I was homeless there 10 years ago! I'm still homeless! But I didn't sleep on the beach (twice) I found an abandoned building and squatted there! I'm in Bakersfield now! I'm in a 5th wheel camper and I am here with permission to be security and keep other squatters out! 😎❤️
You sound young but very aware and asking great questions - I started noticing this area about four years ago. It's always been there but I think the question is when did they (the City) allow these tents to go up in businesses and residential areas. When I lived in Miami homeless couldn't even close their eyes on a bench in fear the cops would throw them in jail. Funding needs to be given to local nonprofits who can help these people...drugs, alcohol, mental issues...many of these people have to where to go except the ER and they usually get tossed out. We need less handcuffs and more resources for people living horrific lives...check out Union Rescue Mission here on RU-vid...they are front and center in helping Skidrow
I have made some bad decisions in my life but one of my good decisions in my life was moving away from L A back in 1992 after the riots and never to return, that is one city that I can truly say that I hate lmfao
You can't have people pitching tents and taking a sh*t wherever they please. It's not fair to the rest of us. They can set up an area--maybe the LA Coliseum--where they can go.
Accidentally watched a video about US from utube recomendations and eventually watched a lot about homelessness, working homeless living in their vehicles, foreclosures and things like that in your country. I literally cant believe my eyes. How can it be with the leading economy in the world so many people live like that? I live in Russia, many consider Russia to be a 3rd world country, but I have never seen nothing of this kind here. We do have homeless of course here almost in every Russian city but they never build tents on the streets nor sleep in their cars. Russian homeless never have any car! With the average monthly salary throughout the country of about 500 USD for full time job (which is ridiculous in US), people here somehow manage their living. Here on Russia life is tough especially for elder people single mothers and so, but I have never seen police or someone in charge force somebody onto the street.. God bless you, Americans. Pray for you stay strong and united during COVID 19
That looks insane. The human suffering is insurmountable here. While the politicians are quick to blame the issue on wealth inequality and social justice, the core issue is that California gladly absorbs homeless from other states and rich areas into select ghettos. They are all welfare recipients and the system is designed so that it incentivizes homeless people not to work than to work and lose the benefits. And the system that serves to remedy the homeless situation is a very lucrative endeavor. There are gains to be made for Homless Industrial Complex established in California that makes more money when there are more homeless people to cater to. I have not come across any videos that address the topics I laid out here, it is another inconvenient truth. The system is well established.
I lived in Downtown for a minute and all through the Pandemic until TWO weeks ago when I literally RAN AWAY because a crazy homeless freaked out on me, so high out of his mind, in front of the CVS on 8th and grabbed me by my shoulders!!! Asked if I wanted to fight him? What? Lived in Paris, lived in NYC and never ever had to deal with such interactive homeless. I was so sickly fed up by having to skip streets, going around many homeless in the worst conditions ... Even running my essential errands turned out to be such a pain! I avoided at all cost walking outside past 6pm for so many months. Yet still paying the highest rent I have had to pay to date. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK? I'm sorry. I held this in for so many months!!!! THIS IS A REAL HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUE Last year there was an increase of Hepatitis cases because of this crap that is out of control. You're walking literally on sidewalks that are being used as toilets... all of that comes to your house! My Goodness!
Do not apologize or explain yourself to those jerks that criticize you for not doing something until they themselves have proved they have done something... They are nothing but typical hypocrites
People need to ask themselves what better choices they can make for themselves and not expect others to do for them. That’s the problem this society is backwards. They must want to be there because of drugs and the mentality of “what can you give me?”
A lot of Drug use, bad choices , mental illness. It's great to help, but you can only help so much. People need to want better and more for themselves. When I was younger I was much more sympathetic. Now that I'm older I see it differently. It's getting worse, a lot of ' THEM' are not making the right choices.
Thanks for maling this video!, it's a real eye opener, ANYONE of us could end up like this! One wrong move.....your there, THIS keeps you in check! I like it when you said, "see those high rises, THAT'S the down town we see in movie's, this is the downtown the movie ind DOESN'T show! Good to know
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 in Mesa Arizona was sold to a buyer in Toronto, who promptly notified the tenants living with Section 8 or VASH assistance they had the option to move out or pay full market value rent without assistance. I found while looking for a place to move to, that most low income housing in my area was eliminated in this same fashion by greedy investors and was unavailable to find another place to live. 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 had much success. I was accepted for PATH 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 have been looking for a room for rent, but no luck. So now I'm 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 to 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 at that. I have not showered in nearly 8 months, and haven't bathed in over two years since losing my apartment. My teeth are broken, many missing, and I broke another one recently, not looking forward to the toothache that's coming. I am nearly blind in one eye and can only see clearly with glasses, but I lost one of the lenses. I have reached out to every VA organization or service center I know of for help, but am ineligible. I worked for the Air Force starting my senior year of high school, as a civilian employee and for the next decade. I also simultaneously 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, and just today was given a propane tank, heavy sleeping bag, and nice winter coat by Catholic charities, these were definitely a blessing and will definitely help, but I don't see how I can ever get out of my situation as my limited income doesn't suffice to handle the many needs I currently have trying to get out of my homeless situation along with handling my major dental problems, lack now of a safe vehicle, and trailer registration. Any day the area I am staying may be closed, the BLM Rangers have told me they plan to close access to this Recreation Area soon. I will be in an Emergency Situation when they do, and have no idea yet what I will do .
I give Kanye West a lot of credit for trying. i.e. Those "Cones" in Calabasas - that's exactly what it's going to take. (hundreds of individual living units per Cone - and Kanye'd put about 20 of them there - neighbor complaints shutting it/him down). -But he tried - he did try. Experts agree this is what it's going to take (150-200 sq ft per unit, i.e. small studio/efficiency self-contained units). .
I live in San Diego. We have had a Republican Mayor for a long time and so far, IMHO have avoided the worst of this. Not any more. The city and county now have a Democat Blue Super Majority. It just boggles my mind. I give our city a year before it's covered in homeless Camps just like everything North of us.
A thousand people invest $1000 dollars, a million people invest $1, you can build housing. Homelessness is stupid in North America. 32 sq meters is large enough for people to live in for a couple. 48 sq meters is large enough for two adults and two children of the same gender / biosex
i just need a minivan to live in lol. u can have the land. cheer. if i really land, a shipping container 20foot long is more than enough for my small family of 3. as long as american dont learn to reduce and simplify their life....that does sound like math equation where u try to reduce similar variable(stuff u learn in high school),then they will need large house, large car, large this and that and of course large headache etc lol. compare america to japan and u see how clean and small andd efficient and environment friendly they are.
@@johnchau7641 A musician hand built tiny homes for the homeless in CA. The City (run by Dems) began to confiscate and destroy them. The musician had to go take the houses back.
New sub. Heard about you from German in Venice. First video checking out. I agree with you when you said just doing you and doing what you can. Sometimes it can be a simple as a conversation.
This isn't a homeless problem, this is a drug addict problem. We care for the homeless in our town very well, the down on their luck. NOT drug addicts though, they don't seem to hang around long. Don't do drugs kids.
No it's a housing problem. The price of homes and price of standard of living is so high it puts everyone who would be considered middle class in other states right on the streets.
I've noticed that one of the things homeless people appreciate highly is simply being acknowledged as a human being. A simple, "Hi." can make a persons day.
@ American Woman RV - Greetings to you, great response. That is critical along with positive change. Breaker 1-9 what's your 20? I'm out here in Florida/ Georgia state line Interstate 95...🛣🚛
Wait till the stock bubble pops and it's your turn...it will be too late for you to learn the art of Fishing...it's coming...search Operation Dark Winter Wikipedia...Your probably a Baby Boomer that has gotten a Free Ride off the Petro Dollar the last 50 Years...some of these are formerly middle class people. Shameful comment...
The problem is that these people are comfortable now, not many of them want to better themselves. To them it's easier to beg I have tried to help many times but they don't want he leap. Just to get high no responsibility no desire. Their only hope is Jesus but that is a choice that we all have make.
Some are long term homeless but there is an economic crisis with the pandemic and many more will be homeless within the next few months due to evictions.
Another day .....and still nothing ....they are all still rich and *we scrape by* no stimulus money, nothing no help ...disgusting that this is what America has become
The REAL downtown L.A. isn't much better. It's just a few tall buildings surrounded by filth. Nobody in their right mind would go downtown after sunset.
I guess all the hundreds of people I just left hanging out eating and drinking at various establishments, lining up at food trucks, shopping and riding scooters all over the place must be crazy.
@@diggingmystyle I guess I'm talking about the general area between Fig and Main and Olympic and 2nd. Not to mention Little Tokyo the Arts District What streets are you talking about?
@@Kearyjb I'm talking about the area where all the high rise office buildings are. Nothing but homeless people everywhere and not a place you want to be at night. Little Tokyo and arts district are tiny sections but you failed to mention the arts district is a new development and used to be one scary place. Most of Alameda is abandoned and not a place you want to walk around. Have you seen all the caged up fast rood restaurants there?
@@diggingmystyle I don't know why you think the buildings are abandoned. There are businesses on Alameda. They're not retail businesses so they don't attract consumers. These businesses have to exist somewhere and this is where they happen to be.🤷 And you make my point really. Recently the Arts district was desolate with a lot of abandoned buildings. Now it's not. So It's growing. Not deteriorating. And that's par for the course. Are you not aware that DTLA was not even a thing 20 years ago? No mall, no restaurants, no bars, no high rises. No Ralph's, no Whole Foods. Nothing on Springs St. NOTHING! Look I'm not even a fan of LA really. But imho I just think characterization of downtown as dangerous is off base.
Here are some suggestions... First, treat individuals that are homeless as people, engaging with empathy. Talk with them if they choose and see what they need.
How is this even allowed? If anyone decided to put up one tent on the sidewalk in our town, the police would be there so fast and have them remove it. We may have a couple of transients here and there, but they are always walking. Sitting in our park for too long is closely monitored.
if they get that check they will choose to rent somewhere which will benefit the real estate sector. they'll spend all of it and all of it will go back into the economy.
The exact same tents with homeless can be seen in Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and many other cities. This is what unopposed Democrat policies look like.
It’s because in red states they criminalize you for being poor. Over here they just leave them be (not saying this is a good solution either) let’s not make this a party thing. LA county also has the population of some countries, and a good amount more than most red states plus the weather allows for living outdoors all year round; so the homelessness is very visible.
Send those homeless people to NYC. Deblasio will out them in top hotels at the taxpayers expense. My question is what is being done to make the people productive citizens?
You are in Skid Row it’s a segment outside the main downtown district. Right now the city is looking at housing inside the convention center. They are also building short term housing with case workers. In my neighborhood they have bridge housing for the homeless. The trouble is many of these folks don’t want help when the car workers screen for drugs. Los Angeles has millions of people this is a small segment of a vibrant city.
Michael De Santa: Why did I move here? I guess it was the weather. Or the... Ah, I don't know, that thing. That magic. You see it in the movies. I wanted to retire. From what I was doing, you know? From that, that... line of work. Be a good guy for once, a family man. So, I bought a big house. Came here, put my feet up, and thought I'd be a dad like all the other dads. My kids, would be like the kids on TV, we play ball and sit in the sun... But well, you know how it is.
It's important that people see this. When I left Cali in 2007, San Francisco was already bad as far as lazy, shiftless "homeless" people that made their living panhandling all day yet made enough to have lofts or studio apts in trendy, pricey areas. Totally taking advantage of people's generosity. Now, a lot of the people I know are probably a paycheck or two away from becoming legit homeless.
I've from Brazil and I've been to LA in 2000... i remember it was a very beautiful city... When this homeless issue has started? It seems to be quite recent ....
You seem to have the integrity, strength, and heart to challenge our government on this issue. If you decide to do so. We will back you 100%. Let us know.
It’s cool, you’re exposing more homeless which shows how little the city’s doing with the massive taxes collected from citizens, obviously is being pocketed by politicians!
These people need an opportunity to get clean. Then they need encouragement & training for some sort of job. Then they should be moved to an area that has affordable housing. And the influx of drugs needs to be stopped dead on. If people on both sides of the equation have the drive, this misery can be obliterated. Prayers for all.
Talking to an individual who's homeless/on the streets is one of the MORE IMPORTANT ACTS OF CHARITY THAT A PERSON CAN DO! Treating someone with respect and understanding is something that you can't place a monetary value on! As an individual who's walked in a really dark place through drugs addiction and mental health issues,it meant more to me when a person took the time to stop and speaking to me like a real human being and just say that hey sorry I'm not able to give you money or anything but I can offer you a cigarette and a couple for later. That simple act of acknowledgment instead of looking at me as less than human or even worse when they look right through you as if you were invisible is just something that I can't stress enough how valuable that action is!!. So for those people who do care, I would say to you that you as an individual CAN DEFINITELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE DIRECTLY BY TAKING THE TIME TO LET THAT HOMELESS PERSON KNOW YOU CAN SEE THEM, THEY ARE NOT INVISIBLE AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR EXISTENCE!!
This is my home town. I was born and raised here in L.A specifically highland park (323) and it has always been bad. Lately it has gotten way way worse. I left L.A for south eastern Arizona in 2005 so all of this is exponentially crazy.
Unfortunately she won again. SMH keep people down and get votes. I left LA county a long time ago and now the voters are moving south to ruin the rest of so cal. Wow they f up their cities now want to vote in more incompetent leaders in my area.
Their are people who live in skid row area that do not want housing. Some one will say that they rather say on the street then spend on rent/housing. There are many organizations in Los Angeles who attempt to help the homeless. Housing is available for those in need however some do not want housing. Others want everything for free. And some are out there living in the street due to a tragedy they had. It only takes one large crisis for somebody to become homeless. And you are correct LA county just didn’t have a sufficient shelters. This year majority of winter shelters stayed open for 12 months. N yet more are open.
Sad to see..Im from Italy..Never been to LA..Had hoped to visit LA this year after i have fallen in Love with the most beautiful girl in the world.Not going well in Italy,since friday we are in red zone again..cases keep rising..But im much more worried about my gf in LA..Stay save all
a homeless person has zero dollars and asks you for money and you have negative 15,000 dollars on your credit card account, loans and/or bills. Sure, you may give them a dollar. But technically, you are more poor.
I am from London and I went there for the first time fifteen years ago . . . and this video is exactly what I thought and saw . . . and I was really shocked. Thanks for posting it.
I think if the city provided more public services like toilets and showers we could at least help them stay clean and have more of a better presentation and could even help their health and self esteem, we need to care more about people as a community. Sharing is caring ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
My wife and I moved here 3 weeks ago and decided to walk from the Arts District to the downtown Target. Walked these exact streets. Its craziness. Wasn’t really scary, more sad, but definitely wouldn’t let my wife walk that route alone. Was talking to a buddy about this last night. I think once the city gets a hold on COVID they will open up the convention center for people but at this point there’s not much anyone can do. With the spread of COVID I think it’s too risky to do anything right now.
