Mark Homeless in Oakland 

He's a very kind man. I was in a car when I saw him during Christmas; we stopped at the red light and I saw him holding a sign. I overheard him telling another woman about a place that gives out free food. She was also in desperate need to make ends meet but I guess she was new to this. I was touched to see how kind he was, which made me questioned about life and fairness... I regret not giving him money that day and I swear the next time I see him, I will give as much as I can afford to.

Thank you for spreading the struggle of the homeless in Oakland.

Thank you for documenting the story of those who never really have a voice in our world! I hope we can all learn a little something from this video. This is definitely what social media is about =]

This man spoke some truth about the generosity of the lower/middle class. It's interesting how empathy hardly transcends into the upper class. It amazes me too. I recently came across your channel and I'm impressed man. I grew up in East Palo Alto & Hayward so a lot of what you display really resonates with me. I'm becoming a video hobbyist and your work is really inspiring. You're killing it man, good shit.

I heard about this video from a girl on instagram and I took the time to watch this. This video is very touching. Happy you took the time to do this. Great job.

thanks for the great vid...when im out on the other side of the bay bridge i will definitely stop by that exit!....whenever see homeless folks i try to help as much as i can like last week... i gave a man a whole meal from jack in the box out in San Fran right after work...it made me feel good and he was thankful of it...made me happy to see him smile.

Homelessness is for sure a problem most people ignore... but one can never truly gauge the reasons behind WHY they have landed in said situation. I know theres some true needy people out there, and then there are those willingly living that lifestyle and giving those that truly need a helping hand look bad. You did an excellent job at showcasing this gentleman's story and in doing so, let's hope he got the assistance needed to rise up again. 👏👏👏

Even though I don't know who you are, but I live around this area...I pass by here all the time too and see this man. Felt like he been there FOREVER since I was really young, and I feel very bad for him. This is a very good video and touching video too, good job! Keep up with this :o There is a similar person who did something like this with all the homeless people and it was amazing...You helping this man spread his word and be known is definitely and wonderful thing!

Nice job sharing his story and putting a human face to homelessness.

Good job Andy! Your Media skills are getting recognition.

Great video Andy! Definitely makes you stop, think and appreciate.

Andy you should do a follow-up with mark if you come back to Oakland

Great Video!!

Very nice work. It's interesting to hear about how he became homeless. Nice camera work and editing.

Heard about this video on Instagram ( Tiffanee ) . Wow did it touch my heart . I'm a huge person on trying to change the world . And this video here really opens people's eyes. We must all cherish the family we have. The friends we have. Be thankful for the things you do have. Be thankful that god gave you another day to live. Like some people say, " A homeless person just might be an angel in disguise, trying to see how we humans are. What we have became.

Respect to you andy. Great video

goodjob andy. i diggin this

Best video I seen:') on youtube!

thanks for this video.

Stuff like this make me enjoy volunteering at homeless shelters. The stories they have are incredible. Some yea are homeless because of drug problems but many end up turning to drugs after they become homeless and have given up. They figure, no one's helping them, might as well enjoy life somehow. It's really sad but it makes you realize even more that you never know what you have until it's gone.

Great video man im follow you 🤩😎😎

I wish I could have helped him. God Bless him!!

Great video Andy!! -Dany

great video

good stuff bro, keep it up

great vid, props to you sir

Great video will you be keeping in touch with Mark?

he said he wish he did something more remarkable

🌊🌊🌊

DAMN YOU MADE IT TO WORLDSTARHIPHOP!!! KEEP IT UP

Start by opening the abandon buildings, homes, warehouses, etc and creating affordable housing ( income based )

There is more to this story than he is saying I think.

Poverty doesn't, discriminate, on the basis of race. Also do have to criticize others, to feel better about yourself. Very negative comments, aren't necessary, nor helpful, You are either, a part of the solution, or part of the problem.

Wonder if he is still alive

There are millions of people as unfortunate as him, if not in the US then in the rest of the world. Yet all the people commenting here are only interested in him and his well being. This man, Mark has had his 15 minutes of fame. He will manage, maybe even become a Hollywood star. But he speaks for others - the millions of homeless and other victims of capitalist society. People in their utmost stupidity believe, that if they help this one man the problem will go away. From their eyes, maybe.

Yeh, I've been one of the harshest critics of religion, but the bible says some interesting things about the poor...it says that the kingdom of heaven can be easily entered by the least of those among us, while the rich ultimately live in torment, because they are bound to their possessions. So it is, that what is flashy and appealing, is only the latest "gangnum style", while a little child or a beggar holds no pretense of pride in things, but seeks out the genuine and caring.

homie set up a paypal account for him! I'll donate

Won't even roll the window down to say hello. But you don't want a hello. you want money

I exit 14th everyday and see mark everyday, today I spoke to mark and gave him some money. NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER. p.s he has his hair braided now

Going to become viral

I really wish I was lucky enough to be homeless. It would mean that Monday mornings at 6am I did not have to get up for work. How good would that be?

FUCK I AM SAD, FAMILY SHOULD ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR FAMILY, I DONT GIVE A SHIT IF MY SECOND COUSIN OR FIFTH COUSIN WAS HOMELESS, LIVE WITH MY ASS WHEN I HAVE A HOME

Social Security?

LIAM NEESON!?!?

then go help him and stop wishing. people like you..

But what he talk's about white Rich people is some real shit i give to some people but not to people who get over if your from the HOOD you can tell

And he gets his SSI check every month don't feel to sorry for him i know this guy so what is he spending his money on? Drugs i had to get his ass out of my Gramps house because just look at him lol

LMFAO YOU ARE SO RIGHT

because hes white, we cant feel sorry for him? well post vids of the homeless people your talking about so youtubers can atleast have a chance to help em out. don't talk shit and do something about it if you think they are worse off then this guy..hes got more money then some of us? with teeth like that, theres no way hes got money. don't think people in their right minds would wake up everyday and think to themselves they want to beg for money. its humiliating!

great video.