Thomas! Last time I saw him he had a fresh hair cut.☺️ He helps out the restaurants/ small business by sweeping & throwing out the trash. He would take meals as payment. I wish him well.
My dad was homeless in venice and he was a vendor, selling his leather beaded jewelry. He was probably one of the most sane people ive ever met! He had a very abusive childhood and abandoned in nyc as a teenager. He had to teach himself how to get by and survive and he always had a hard life but he was honest and because he had long hair he was always harrassed by cops and eventuakly people give up... A human can only be so persistent but if things are just continuously difficult eventually a person gives up. My dad eventually began having full mal seizures and he crashed his van too many times and so they took away his license. He had no choice but to sleep on hard concrete violent l.a. streets close to his doctors... So its not always that people have mental issues, sometimes they just have alot of hardship and no suppoet sustem. My dad made alot of friends in venice. He took young street kids under his wing and taught them how to make money on the streets honestly by stringing beads When he died they had a memorial down there for him 💜 im grateful that people appreciated him because it was nt always his experoence.
Tom was always homeless on the beach. He sold sage for years. For awhile he had a free apt in the Venice beach suites. He had a crazy methed out girl that ruined the room and him. At one point I asked him about family. Years ago we tried to call his dad but no one answered.
I have far more compassion for people who, through no fault of their own, had tragedy strike. Like my grandmother, who got married at age 29 right before the Great Depression, had 2 kids, and her husband died at age 32 of the flu. She had to raise 2 toddlers while working full time & sleeping at the family home where she shared a bed with her sister - who told my Dad later that she cried herself to sleep every night for over a decade.
Everyone's had tragedy strike. These people are way worse off than your grandma. She didn't have to sleep in a concrete public bathroom right she shared a bed in a house lol
My father joined the Civilian Corps when he was thirteen years old to help his mother and sister. They lived in Charlestown Ma and my father worked hundreds of miles away constructing fire watch towers. He lived on ham sandwiches. Ham sandwiches were cheap back then.
@ryana7313 Right! Offered free housing and thats not good enough. He would rather have a free house! Nobody comes around and feeds me and offers free housing. This guy is pathetic! He wants big donations though. Probably so he can shot up heroin or whatever his drug of choice is.
Dear German in Venice, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the incredible work you do through your videos and your genuine commitment to showcasing the beauty of Southern California, especially Venice. Over the past several weeks, I have been an avid viewer of your videos, and I must say that your reporting style, interactions with the public, and your dedication to highlighting the fun and vibrant lifestyle of Venice have been truly inspiring. Your content not only captures the essence of the community but also serves as an eye-opener for those of us who may not be as familiar with the area. One aspect of your content that has particularly struck me is your sincere concern for the issue of homelessness in Venice. Your efforts to delve into the lives of the underprivileged population living on the streets, to understand their daily struggles, and to shed light on the deteriorating conditions they face as they age, have been both heartwarming and thought-provoking. Your compassion and willingness to bring attention to this critical issue are commendable. It's evident that you genuinely care about the well-being of those who are less fortunate and are actively working to make a positive difference in their lives. I believe that you have the potential to be a powerful conduit for bringing about positive change and rehabilitation for the underprivileged population in Venice. Your platform can help raise awareness, mobilize resources, and encourage the community to come together in support of those in need. Your work is not only entertaining but also has the potential to create a lasting impact on the lives of many. May your dedication and efforts continue to be blessed, and may you find the strength and support you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the underprivileged. Thank you for being an inspiring force in our community and for using your platform to bring attention to important issues. Keep up the fantastic work, German in Venice. Your work is making a difference, and I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring content in the future. Sincerely, Your Fan
I was thinking the same. Perhaps a part two for Thomas, since he’s willing? I have to wonder what all went wrong for the guy and/or possible refusal of the kind of help that includes mental healthcare? When GiV asked about his feelings, the door didn’t seem to open much, but maybe he’d tell a life story.
he did mention a a little that he does not like to live i apartments because he has sensitive hearing and doesn't like hearing noise/talking of neighbors through "thin walls" as he put it.
He doesn’t want an apartment because he doesn’t like to hear people through the walls, so he’d rather stay homeless on the street where it’s way way louder. Makes sense.
My little town got together and raised a years rent and a bit extra. We got a homeless guy into an apartment. 6 week later he was back to sleeping on the street, because it was his preferred way of life. So what can you do??
@@WayneTwitchhaha I know exactly what you’re saying. I manage properties and I often deal with homeless people. One day they tell you something the next day they tell you another.
Look how swollen his hands. And he’s talking about sweeping. I pray people remember these are people. Maybe there should be a PETA for humans. God bless and amen. 🇬🇧
I have a good friend who was homeless at one point in his life due to traumatic events. I was surprised when he told me about it as I would have never guessed. It just made me realize it can happen to anyone.
free healthcare, free food, free money every month, free food stamps, million dollar view, weather nice, so you have substandard living accommodations... everything is free.. no stress about the bills or finances...i'd say he's a genius
you have a very bizarre view of homelessness. You must have never been there to know how difficult and dangerous it is. I have been homeless. What people really need for free are places to live first. It’s not safe living on the street. Then worry about everything else.
GIV gives a human face in this candid interview. Unfortunately choosing to stay in a public restroom shows our society hasn't an effective answer for the conditions that some folks face daily. Doesn't local, County, and State elected and hired officials have a responsibility to establish a "better" answer than what we've just learned here?.
@@kinhason46 You can’t help those who don’t want to be helped. They refuse the shelters or other housing because there are certain rules and conditions regarding coming/going, drug use, etc.
A “big, giant planet,” but chooses to live in one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Where drugs and alcohol are readily available. This is NOT a person who’s fallen into an unfortunate situation. This is an addict denying he has a problem.
@Ferreal92 I choose to live where it gets really cold during the winter. Dont have to worry about roaches or large groups of homeless people. They always go to warm places where they can get their drugs like Hawaii and California
Our country has failed many of us. Perfect example is Thomas. Our people: men, women, and even children. It breaks my heart! 😢 I pray for all ❤🙏❤ And I thank you, GIV, for showing us all what is going on. Hugs 🤗 and God bless 🙌
Very touching, GIV. I've given out money to the homeless many times. I'm just a middle class, blue collar guy. I've volunteered for Meals On Wheels, at homeless shelters...etc. It's a great feeling to help out.
Maybe next time we could learn some of his story if he's up to sharing. Nothing heavy just life adventures or whatever. Thanks for talking with him. Please don't worry about some of those who don't want to be filmed. You're so respectful and never come at anyone in a rude way. You have a good heart Mike or GIV. Thanks again,you take care 🙂♥️
Mike, I know sometimes you're not sure why you do what you do, but whatever it is you are doing on you tube, I think it is culturally important. You have a unique perspective that brings me and many people joy, and I appreciate your empathy, even if you are not sure what to do with it. Just doing the filming, however random, from serious to silly, ultimately creates a body of work that, in time, will begin to reveal its import both to you, and to those of us who appreciate history and sociology. Keep up the good work. I lived in Venice Beach summer '92 to summer'93. I appreciate getting to get a little taste of SoCal from your videos. Thanks
This guy is a fake dude . He only does the homeless videos to get himself instagram famous I am from venice and he is not like this in real life . And y’all believe this dude is doing this to help
it is mind boggling thomas would rather sleep in a beach restroom than an apt.. too many elderly people have no home.. sad. thanks mike for being a friend to people that need one
Thank you for showing us some of the less fortunate people in Venice. You do a great job filming the situation. Good interview with "Tom." I live on the east coast and we have our own problems with the "un-housed" or homeless.
Thank you for your videos and for helping these people of Venice. I’m a new subscriber. Thomas seems very smart and grateful. It’s an unfortunate situation to see people struggling so much.
Having lived in low income apartments in a major W' coast city - I can relate to his concerns. I bet he and his friend would fare better in a parked RV. Alternatives can be very difficult to achieve once your at that stage. But apartments are simply not for everyone .... and homes are out of reach for many.
When are state and federal politicians going to realize the real “pandemic” is in regards to mental health and addiction 🤷♂️ good stuff Mike keep the videos coming and god bless! 🙏👍✌️🇺🇸
"No job is too big or too small" Yeah, except an ACTUAL job...This guy is a real mess and full of excuses. He's got LAHSA offering him housing every week and he doesn't follow up with it. He won't even take a free ID voucher to the DMV to get a State ID so he can register for housing. The LAHSA lady gave it to him twice and he keeps losing them. Saying he wants a house, not an apartment yet sleeps in a dirty public toilet stall daily. Nothing he says makes any sense whatsoever! 🤷♂
deathcharge6561 Watching GIVs vids really makes me have no sympathy for homeless people and not want to help them in any way. Its always excuses. They want their cake and eat it too. They want the free housing, the drugs, free lunches and just throw their garbage everywhere
Yeah there’s a stubborn set of excuses that prevent guys like him from getting off the street. Ultimately it’s his choice to live in the bathroom, and he’s a lucky one. So many have horrible mental illness or drug addiction that there’s no other possibility than this. Tom at least seems coherent enough to contribute to society but simply chooses not to.
Yeah there’s a stubborn set of excuses that prevent guys like him from getting off the street. Ultimately it’s his choice to live in the bathroom, and he’s a lucky one. So many have horrible mental illness or drug addiction that there’s no other possibility than this. Tom at least seems coherent enough to contribute to society but simply chooses not to.
GREAT video GlV..GREAT interview.. regardless of any comments you get. l am AMAZED at how eloquent and rational Thomas is ! He says he can hear through walls and that bothers him.. even though his partner talked non-stop and has obvious mental issues. l still believe if the gov't built nearly indestructible concrete simple shelters that such people could at least sleep in..out of the weather.. that would be beneficial to them. lt is clear that there is a HUGE range of issues that individual unhoused individuals deal with.. mental/emotional issues, drugs, poverty etc. As l've said l am VERY upset that our gov't is very happy to spend BLLONS on fruitless wars elsewhere.. but seems to be clueless about this HUGE problem all over the USA. Gov't leaders seem to be deaf, dumb and blind concerning this growing problem. Thank you GlV for all that you do !!!
@everettoehischaeger8139nstead of restrooms, a closet sized sleeping cell...got it, could work well, the municipalities could do a test trial hopefully without negative impact ...it wouldn't be for a problem for "property values in a "free enterprise" economic system if planned well.
Thank you for your compassion. It makes me cry to think they live in a place where a locked door is the priority. No doubt it’s a tough place to feel vulnerable in.
Thank you for always reporting with such dignity & respect, GiV. Whether the complex issues involved with homelessness include mental illness (including but not limited to addiction), the various social systems that can’t quite support sufficiently or consistently, or even the personal preferences & willfulness of people who feel disadvantaged….kindness & empathy shouldn’t be too much to ask.
Thank you Mike. We watch every video of yours and they are all awesome. This one is super cool. We see the people in a better light when someone like you takes the time to interview these fellow human beings. A good light. Thank you Thomas as well for doing the interview. Keep up the good work GiV. You are a the true Angel of Venice. ❤😊
Thanks for caring Mike you have a big ❤ man. Glad to see people bringing hot meals n something to eat or water for those folks on the streets. These folks are human beings.
Thomas appears relatively coherent on this particular day. One thing I think you could ask him to do or it he is open to you driving him to a free clinic-he does look like skin cancer on this nose. Needs to be looked at. Obviously other health related issues need attention also.
He pays for interviews. You would know that if you watched his homeless videos. So, he is helping him buy more drugs because he gets fed for free everyday
These people should be helped regardless of whether or not they want help at this point, you can’t have people living like that. It’s disgusting, Venice beach looks absolutely horrible and filthy to me.
It's been like that since meth was introduced to LA.. it started a long time ago..the last time it was really nice was in the 1970s when they still.had affordable aparrments
You get better at this, showing compassion and being more and more open-minded. It takes this to understand these people with a life so different than ours.
Nuther great video Mike,thanks for lettin us get to know Thomas a little bit. I've seen him wandering around in several of your other vids,so it's nice to hear some of his story. At his age he's got an epic head of hair! 👍
Am I hearing this right? The guy's holding out for his own house because he can't handle the noise of living in an apartment complex, now I've heard everything!
He said he doesn’t want to live in an apartment he wants a house. Wow, so does everyone else living in LA. He wants a handout sadly. He rather sleep in a bathroom then to get help. That’s sad.
Mike, it’s nice that you visited him. Talked to him. Many days probably go by and no one wants to do that. No one. You have a good heart. Why again your videos are special. You incorporate your true thoughts and feelings and gestures like this one. With Thomas. 👏👍
This dude seems to have a good head on his shoulders. Probably not mentally ill. Reality is, a lot of people would rather drink/get high while not working.
Do you donate to some of those people? When you say "this country," do you mean "government?" If so, that is the worst way to do anything. The bureaucrats create a career out of pretending to do good. They do less and less with more and more money taken by force from Us.
Melissa has been let down by the system, she is in serious need of mental treatment! 😢 Poor lady may even have demons! I pray her demons are cast out if that is the case!
I'm afraid Thomas is his own worst enemy when it comes to making right decisions. His past as told had him housed and a means to generate some money. When around others' who are much the same, around others' who think negatively it can only do one of two things, be the cause to remain the same or to see yourself in them and strive to improve. I believe Thomas has it in him, however, must come to terms as to where he finds himself. To come to terms that we all must give allowances for those idiosyncrasies that we may have and or others'. Thomas seems to me as a loner, has been only associating with others' when he chooses to do so. This man, Thomas, may do well tucked away in an environment such as what now is being done, that being a micro-pod (room) environment in a small village of a dozen pods not connected. Like methadone clinics to be found in locations not known to most, small micro pods should be developed for those like Thomas, with the exception that it be a clean environment free from drugs. All micro-pod commuties should be small of no more than a dozen pods having two bathrooms and one kitchen with two stoves and two sinks for cooking food and cleaning of utensils. Refrigerators of 18 cubic feet in each pod for personal food. Create an environment like we do for those who are mentally handicapped, a group home set-up of separated pods! San Francisco spends $77,000.00 per-year on each homeless individual in the city. Money isn't the problem, it the industry behind homelessness that's much of the problem! These are my thoughts on this!
I really appriciate you not showing how much you´re giving, way more genuine than those "look how "much" I´m giving to homeless people" somethings on youtube. Not many german youtubers made it into my subscription list and of those who did, you´re my favorite by far, just such a lovable personality.
Mike: Interesting interview; Thomas clearly is not crazy, doesn't sound drugged up; puts a sentence together with a logical point of view and looks out for his partner, that's what stood out to me when he told you please don't film her. I would really like to hear his story if you can get back with him and he would be willing to tell his story. Again, great video.
It's unbelievable to me how wasting food and pranking ppl is always trending online 😒 but helping homeless humans who messed up In life and deserve a chance, will always get ignored everyday. To be fair I know there's a few youtubers who actually dedicate their channel to helping ppl who wants the help. Good wishes to those who look out for others.
Great work as usual. I’ve spoken the loads of homeless people - the most interesting people in America and they usually know what’s really going down before everyone else
Thanks for sharing this Mike, it was educational for something to learn about homeless on the street, it could of been a documentary for a guy name Thomas that was sleeping in a public bathroom in Venice California. 🙂👍
Laws need to be changed back to the way it used to be: society has a right and a duty to institutionalize anyone who cannot take care of themselves. That includes eating out of a dumpster and sleeping in a public toilet.
My little town got together and raised a years rent and a bit extra. We got a homeless guy into an apartment. 6 week later he was back to sleeping on the street, because it was his preferred way of life. So what can you do??
John Adams said that if innocent men are brought before the court and found guilty that they will say, "it is immaterial to me, whether I behave well or ill; for virtue itself, is no security. And if such a sentiment as this, should take place in the mind of the subject, there would be an end to all security what so ever." Now look around. Victims of a corrupt criminal justice system are everywhere and from every state. Now there is no security in society at all.
The problem is the people choosing who gets locked away could never be trusted to not be locking up their enemies or people that have an opinion that differs from theirs or the political establishment since those people will control the money those institutions get & that is happening already except it's the prison systems housing people!
And when did they close all the institutions and throw them in the streets, in the 80s during Reagan. So the origin of the problem is pretty clear, as far as politics (i say that cause so many right leaning folks always blame the other side yet history and facts are ruthless to their cause).
Mike, you're one of the best out there. This is actual journalism. No biases....you just interview people on all sides and gets their stories. It's refreshing to see. It's obviously not refreshing to see people on the streets, but I know that problem is so complicated and layered, it's almost not able to be explained properly.
Thomas! Last time I saw him he had a fresh hair cut.☺️ He helps out the restaurants/ small business by sweeping & throwing out the trash. He would take meals as payment. I wish him well.
I was just thinking. I wish someone would give him a good haircut and shave or trim his beard!
My dad was homeless in venice and he was a vendor, selling his leather beaded jewelry. He was probably one of the most sane people ive ever met! He had a very abusive childhood and abandoned in nyc as a teenager. He had to teach himself how to get by and survive and he always had a hard life but he was honest and because he had long hair he was always harrassed by cops and eventuakly people give up... A human can only be so persistent but if things are just continuously difficult eventually a person gives up. My dad eventually began having full mal seizures and he crashed his van too many times and so they took away his license. He had no choice but to sleep on hard concrete violent l.a. streets close to his doctors...
So its not always that people have mental issues, sometimes they just have alot of hardship and no suppoet sustem.
My dad made alot of friends in venice. He took young street kids under his wing and taught them how to make money on the streets honestly by stringing beads
When he died they had a memorial down there for him 💜 im grateful that people appreciated him because it was nt always his experoence.
Thank you for sharing this ,I read it all ❤
What a special story. He was probably an actual angel on earth. Nothing wrong with a humble life but sorry for all the suffering he endured. 😇
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Wow eine sehr bewegende Geschichte dein Vater wahr ein starker man und trotz sein Problem noch für andere da ..das macht wahre Menschen aus ❤
Great testimony to your Dad. May he rest in peace.
The people giving out food on the beach to anyone that wants it...that's cool. Thanks GIV ❤️
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to and he eats for a lifetime.
Tom was always homeless on the beach. He sold sage for years. For awhile he had a free apt in the Venice beach suites. He had a crazy methed out girl that ruined the room and him. At one point I asked him about family. Years ago we tried to call his dad but no one answered.
It is sad how some people, even whole families get lost in society. I don't think it's a malicious act, it just is. ☹
Thank you. You have good hearts.
thickest head of hair i ever saw -looks like steel wool
@@joehinds29988 he said both food stamps and cashaid but maybe not enough to survive living in Santa Monica is expensive.
I have far more compassion for people who, through no fault of their own, had tragedy strike. Like my grandmother, who got married at age 29 right before the Great Depression, had 2 kids, and her husband died at age 32 of the flu. She had to raise 2 toddlers while working full time & sleeping at the family home where she shared a bed with her sister - who told my Dad later that she cried herself to sleep every night for over a decade.
Everyone's had tragedy strike. These people are way worse off than your grandma. She didn't have to sleep in a concrete public bathroom right she shared a bed in a house lol
My father joined the Civilian Corps when he was thirteen years old to help his mother and sister. They lived in Charlestown Ma and my father worked hundreds of miles away constructing fire watch towers. He lived on ham sandwiches. Ham sandwiches were cheap back then.
Oh how sad many lives are. But Jesus is the way.
@ryana7313 Right! Offered free housing and thats not good enough. He would rather have a free house! Nobody comes around and feeds me and offers free housing. This guy is pathetic! He wants big donations though. Probably so he can shot up heroin or whatever his drug of choice is.
Does he take care of the lady? Is she his wife?
He may be poor... but Man, what a great head of hair.
Dear German in Venice,
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the incredible work you do through your videos and your genuine commitment to showcasing the beauty of Southern California, especially Venice.
Over the past several weeks, I have been an avid viewer of your videos, and I must say that your reporting style, interactions with the public, and your dedication to highlighting the fun and vibrant lifestyle of Venice have been truly inspiring. Your content not only captures the essence of the community but also serves as an eye-opener for those of us who may not be as familiar with the area.
One aspect of your content that has particularly struck me is your sincere concern for the issue of homelessness in Venice. Your efforts to delve into the lives of the underprivileged population living on the streets, to understand their daily struggles, and to shed light on the deteriorating conditions they face as they age, have been both heartwarming and thought-provoking.
Your compassion and willingness to bring attention to this critical issue are commendable. It's evident that you genuinely care about the well-being of those who are less fortunate and are actively working to make a positive difference in their lives.
I believe that you have the potential to be a powerful conduit for bringing about positive change and rehabilitation for the underprivileged population in Venice. Your platform can help raise awareness, mobilize resources, and encourage the community to come together in support of those in need. Your work is not only entertaining but also has the potential to create a lasting impact on the lives of many.
May your dedication and efforts continue to be blessed, and may you find the strength and support you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the underprivileged. Thank you for being an inspiring force in our community and for using your platform to bring attention to important issues.
Keep up the fantastic work, German in Venice. Your work is making a difference, and I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring content in the future.
Sincerely, Your Fan
Well said ! The GlV is an Angel on Earth !!!
That UA-cam $ doesn't hurt either... 😉
Hear, hear!
He has all y’all fooled he only does this for the you tube money. He is a fraud.
Yeah what he said!!!!😎✌
I wish Mike asked about his entire life and how he eventually found his way to the streets and how old he is
I was thinking the same. Perhaps a part two for Thomas, since he’s willing? I have to wonder what all went wrong for the guy and/or possible refusal of the kind of help that includes mental healthcare? When GiV asked about his feelings, the door didn’t seem to open much, but maybe he’d tell a life story.
He's 27 years old.
He said he's been around Venice since the 1970s.. maybe not " houseless" that long. Rents used to be affordable there in 60s and 70s
@@juicebox9922 😂 Yep, in the "27 club", he just forgot to die... 🤷
he did mention a a little that he does not like to live i apartments because he has sensitive hearing and doesn't like hearing noise/talking of neighbors through "thin walls" as he put it.
I was Homeless a few years back and so many good people out there homeless ..if i ever needed anything we would help each other..
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When I was homeless there was no racism. We all stole from each other and we all helped each other.
I bet you didnt sleep in a public shitter too this is the new low of woke California
That woman is so pitiful..... thank you GIV for your honesty and compassion as well as your courage in so many places you go.
2:32- "She's the one that's pregnant."
He doesn’t want an apartment because he doesn’t like to hear people through the walls, so he’d rather stay homeless on the street where it’s way way louder. Makes sense.
Mental health and drugs. These people have every day and all day to make up stories trust me.
My little town got together and raised a years rent and a bit extra. We got a homeless guy into an apartment. 6 week later he was back to sleeping on the street, because it was his preferred way of life. So what can you do??
Made the same comment !!!!!!!!! Sorry no respect too thse ppl !!!!!!
@@WayneTwitchhaha I know exactly what you’re saying. I manage properties and I often deal with homeless people. One day they tell you something the next day they tell you another.
He just wants drugs and in an apartment he can't
These up-close, personal videos showing the drama and real-life in Venice are the best...THANKS!
Look how swollen his hands. And he’s talking about sweeping. I pray people remember these are people. Maybe there should be a PETA for humans. God bless and amen. 🇬🇧
Animals dominated by people, people have a choice to choose their life.
He can go see a doctor in California, he chooses not too
I have a good friend who was homeless at one point in his life due to traumatic events. I was surprised when he told me about it as I would have never guessed. It just made me realize it can happen to anyone.
Wow...sounds like she's having a whole ,"imaginary" interview over there by herself !!!
Hats why she’s homeless
Her mind is so busy multitasking
The majority of those homeless have mental illness.
You are a better journalist than anything CNN or Fox News or the other biased TV trash networks can put out. Keep up the great work GiV!!!
100 percent
I agree. 🇬🇧
You clearly have no concept of what the term "journalism" means. But you have a complete grasp of brown-noser.
Absolutely! GIV should get a Peabody award
@@EdDunkle 🤣
An old man and and an old woman locked up sleeping in a public bathroom?….very strange
times we are living 😢..sad,sad😢
free healthcare, free food, free money every month, free food stamps, million dollar view, weather nice, so you have substandard living accommodations... everything is free.. no stress about the bills or finances...i'd say he's a genius
Their own personal clean up crew paid for via the tax payers. yay.....
Add coin-op laundry and showers and public transportation and a beach........
Can't beat the view from injecting heroin.
you have a very bizarre view of homelessness. You must have never been there to know how difficult and dangerous it is. I have been homeless. What people really need for free are places to live first. It’s not safe living on the street. Then worry about everything else.
Aint that the truth…
GIV is real journalism. This is the real news. You put all the news outlets to shame.
Agree strongly
agree 100%
GIV gives a human face in this candid interview. Unfortunately choosing to stay in a public restroom shows our society hasn't an effective answer for the conditions that some folks face daily. Doesn't local, County, and State elected and hired officials have a responsibility to establish a "better" answer than what we've just learned here?.
@@kinhason46 You can’t help those who don’t want to be helped. They refuse the shelters or other housing because there are certain rules and conditions regarding coming/going, drug use, etc.
Bless you GIV. Award winning compassion, dedication, bravery and truth. ❤️🇬🇧
Another amazing video, thanks Mr. GiV and take care! 😎👍 frm Hickory , North Carolina 🇺🇲
"We got this big giant planet here... how can we be homeless??" Well said Thomas.
indeed, the planet is our home.. everything else is superficial.
Bill Gates stole Thomas (as well as so many others) his place in the world...that's why...
A “big, giant planet,” but chooses to live in one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Where drugs and alcohol are readily available.
This is NOT a person who’s fallen into an unfortunate situation. This is an addict denying he has a problem.
@Ferreal92
I choose to live where it gets really cold during the winter. Dont have to worry about roaches or large groups of homeless people. They always go to warm places where they can get their drugs like Hawaii and California
Our country has failed many of us. Perfect example is Thomas. Our people: men, women, and even children. It breaks my heart! 😢
I pray for all ❤🙏❤
And I thank you, GIV, for showing us all what is going on.
Hugs 🤗 and God bless 🙌
Very touching, GIV. I've given out money to the homeless many times. I'm just a middle class, blue collar guy. I've volunteered for Meals On Wheels, at homeless shelters...etc. It's a great feeling to help out.
Maybe next time we could learn some of his story if he's up to sharing. Nothing heavy just life adventures or whatever. Thanks for talking with him. Please don't worry about some of those who don't want to be filmed. You're so respectful and never come at anyone in a rude way. You have a good heart Mike or GIV. Thanks again,you take care 🙂♥️
We are at Venice weekly and brother, it is not getting any better. Thanks for the upload and update!!!
Mike, I know sometimes you're not sure why you do what you do, but whatever it is you are doing on you tube, I think it is culturally important. You have a unique perspective that brings me and many people joy, and I appreciate your empathy, even if you are not sure what to do with it. Just doing the filming, however random, from serious to silly, ultimately creates a body of work that, in time, will begin to reveal its import both to you, and to those of us who appreciate history and sociology. Keep up the good work.
I lived in Venice Beach summer '92 to summer'93. I appreciate getting to get a little taste of SoCal from your videos. Thanks
AMEN BROTHER !!! WELL SAlD !
This guy is a fake dude . He only does the homeless videos to get himself instagram famous I am from venice and he is not like this in real life . And y’all believe this dude is doing this to help
it is mind boggling thomas would rather sleep in a beach restroom than an apt.. too many elderly people have no home.. sad. thanks mike for being a friend to people that need one
They don’t let you use drugs in the apartments
@@jackyack7850 good point. but, he could go somewhere else to use
You are a good man, taking time to talk and to show how bad things are there for the poor people.
Good interview, GiV!
Was looking out for this video 👍
Thank you for showing us some of the less fortunate people in Venice. You do a great job filming the situation. Good interview with "Tom."
I live on the east coast and we have our own problems with the "un-housed" or homeless.
lt's now a problem EVERY WHERE !!!
Here in the Tampa bay florida area, we always had a few homeless. Since covid, it's become an epidemic. And most of them are drug abusers.
- Waited all day for this post. Thank you Giv. 💯❤✌
You’re doing great things for your community, Mike. Thanks for sharing this content.
Hello German in Venice
From Australia 🇦🇺
Great interview GIV! Thomas seems like a nice guy
Thank you for your videos and for helping these people of Venice. I’m a new subscriber. Thomas seems very smart and grateful. It’s an unfortunate situation to see people struggling so much.
Thanks german in venice for this!
Having lived in low income apartments in a major W' coast city - I can relate to his concerns. I bet he and his friend would fare better in a parked RV. Alternatives can be very difficult to achieve once your at that stage. But apartments are simply not for everyone .... and homes are out of reach for many.
Typical entitled first world mentality,
Refused housing because he cant live in an apartment and needs to live in a house. Meanwhile this guy is squatting in a bathroom 🤷🤷♂🤷♀
When are state and federal politicians going to realize the real “pandemic” is in regards to mental health and addiction 🤷♂️ good stuff Mike keep the videos coming and god bless! 🙏👍✌️🇺🇸
30+ years , wow. He’s got some luscious hair.
"No job is too big or too small" Yeah, except an ACTUAL job...This guy is a real mess and full of excuses. He's got LAHSA offering him housing every week and he doesn't follow up with it. He won't even take a free ID voucher to the DMV to get a State ID so he can register for housing. The LAHSA lady gave it to him twice and he keeps losing them. Saying he wants a house, not an apartment yet sleeps in a dirty public toilet stall daily. Nothing he says makes any sense whatsoever! 🤷♂
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Watching GIVs vids really makes me have no sympathy for homeless people and not want to help them in any way. Its always excuses. They want their cake and eat it too. They want the free housing, the drugs, free lunches and just throw their garbage everywhere
Yeah there’s a stubborn set of excuses that prevent guys like him from getting off the street. Ultimately it’s his choice to live in the bathroom, and he’s a lucky one. So many have horrible mental illness or drug addiction that there’s no other possibility than this. Tom at least seems coherent enough to contribute to society but simply chooses not to.
Yeah there’s a stubborn set of excuses that prevent guys like him from getting off the street. Ultimately it’s his choice to live in the bathroom, and he’s a lucky one. So many have horrible mental illness or drug addiction that there’s no other possibility than this. Tom at least seems coherent enough to contribute to society but simply chooses not to.
GREAT video GlV..GREAT interview.. regardless of any comments you get. l am AMAZED at how eloquent and rational Thomas is ! He says he can hear through walls and that bothers him.. even though his partner talked non-stop and has obvious mental issues. l still believe if the gov't built nearly indestructible concrete simple shelters that such people could at least sleep in..out of the weather.. that would be beneficial to them. lt is clear that there is a HUGE range of issues that individual unhoused individuals deal with.. mental/emotional issues, drugs, poverty etc. As l've said l am VERY upset that our gov't is very happy to spend BLLONS on fruitless wars elsewhere.. but seems to be clueless about this HUGE problem all over the USA. Gov't leaders seem to be deaf, dumb and blind concerning this growing problem. Thank you GlV for all that you do !!!
@everettoehischaeger8139nstead of restrooms, a closet sized sleeping cell...got it, could work well, the municipalities could do a test trial hopefully without negative impact ...it wouldn't be for a problem for "property values in a "free enterprise" economic system if planned well.
Very sad video , but Thank you for sharing people need to be aware of what is going on in Venice
Have a wonderful day GIV❤
Nice to see this people taken care of at least with the food.
Great video Mike, I really enjoyed it and I think you are very respectful and kind to the unhoused folks. Good job
Thank you for your compassion. It makes me cry to think they live in a place where a locked door is the priority. No doubt it’s a tough place to feel vulnerable in.
Thank you for always reporting with such dignity & respect, GiV. Whether the complex issues involved with homelessness include mental illness (including but not limited to addiction), the various social systems that can’t quite support sufficiently or consistently, or even the personal preferences & willfulness of people who feel disadvantaged….kindness & empathy shouldn’t be too much to ask.
I'm glad you are sharing all sides of Venice GIV !Thank you.
This is just plain sad! Very very very sad 😢😢😢
Please have Thomas check with doctors that discoloration spot on his nose. May God bless him
Thank you Mike. We watch every video of yours and they are all awesome. This one is super cool. We see the people in a better light when someone like you takes the time to interview these fellow human beings. A good light. Thank you Thomas as well for doing the interview. Keep up the good work GiV. You are a the true Angel of Venice. ❤😊
Thanks for caring Mike you have a big ❤ man. Glad to see people bringing hot meals n something to eat or water for those folks on the streets. These folks are human beings.
Thomas appears relatively coherent on this particular day. One thing I think you could ask him to do or it he is open to you driving him to a free clinic-he does look like skin cancer on this nose. Needs to be looked at. Obviously other health related issues need attention also.
I'm sure he'd rather die than be taken to a clinic...
He pays for interviews. You would know that if you watched his homeless videos. So, he is helping him buy more drugs because he gets fed for free everyday
These people should be helped regardless of whether or not they want help at this point, you can’t have people living like that. It’s disgusting, Venice beach looks absolutely horrible and filthy to me.
Ty for your comment. People treat animals better than these humans. 🇬🇧
not rich and will never go there
Who cares about how it looks when real people are suffering? There are plenty of options for you, but hardly any for them, I mean jesus
It's been like that since meth was introduced to LA.. it started a long time ago..the last time it was really nice was in the 1970s when they still.had affordable aparrments
@@gilenasimons7081not true, California basically pays them to be homeless..trust me they get more resources being on the streets
You are such a sweetheart. Thank you for all the good hard work you do. Thank your family for me too please for raising a very kind, caring person.
You get better at this, showing compassion and being more and more open-minded. It takes this to understand these people with a life so different than ours.
GIV you are a genius to document this. Nobody else is asking these questions.
There’s tons of channels in UA-cam that are only about interviews with the homeless.
GiV is the real Hollywood superstar! I’d rather watch this channel than anything on the tv or movies !
Well done on a sad and difficult subject !
Thanks GIV! Great interview.
The other lady is having her own interview
2:32- "She's the one that's pregnant."
Nuther great video Mike,thanks for lettin us get to know Thomas a little bit. I've seen him wandering around in several of your other vids,so it's nice to hear some of his story. At his age he's got an epic head of hair! 👍
Am I hearing this right? The guy's holding out for his own house because he can't handle the noise of living in an apartment complex, now I've heard everything!
Thank your a very much for a compassionate interview
GiV your a good man! Kind soul… keep doing what your doing! Love you Mike
He said he doesn’t want to live in an apartment he wants a house. Wow, so does everyone else living in LA. He wants a handout sadly. He rather sleep in a bathroom then to get help. That’s sad.
Some people do not want help. They are happy doing what they are doing. In a way, hand outs only makes the homeless situation worse.
Mike, it’s nice that you visited him. Talked to him. Many days probably go by and no one wants to do that. No one. You have a good heart. Why again your videos are special. You incorporate your true thoughts and feelings and gestures like this one. With Thomas. 👏👍
You are really a great guy thank you and I love your videos, we can all learn from your experiences.
Good work GIV, the aged population and the incompetent don't belong on the street, this country can do better
He doesnt want help.
This dude seems to have a good head on his shoulders. Probably not mentally ill. Reality is, a lot of people would rather drink/get high while not working.
Basic institutional nutrition till it dies.
Do you donate to some of those people?
When you say "this country," do you mean "government?" If so, that is the worst way to do anything. The bureaucrats create a career out of pretending to do good. They do less and less with more and more money taken by force from Us.
Melissa has been let down by the system, she is in serious need of mental treatment! 😢 Poor lady may even have demons! I pray her demons are cast out if that is the case!
So sad. Thank you for the update.
thank you for giving us both sides of Venice you are a good person.......
Best head of hair I seen all year ❤
Rough life but they are offering housing and he declines. You can't help those who dont want help.
@maxab7e63s5. He said he would rather have a house instead! This guy coined the phras, " beggars cant be choosers"
I wouldn’t even say he’s got a rough life, he looks like he could’ve been gainfully employed and have housing, he just chose not to.
I wouldn’t even say he’s got a rough life, he looks like he could’ve been gainfully employed and have housing, he just chose not to.
@@RetrocadePodcast It's best to be free vs being a slave.
@@NeverTrustGovrnmentOrGlobalist I wouldn’t say he’s free at all. He relies on the government and charity of others for survival.
Heartbreaking, thank you for this video GIV.
Thank you for another great video GIV. Keep up the Amazing work my Man!
never clicked faster on a GIV video. thanks for the daily vids !!
I'm afraid Thomas is his own worst enemy when it comes to making right decisions. His past as told had him housed and a means to generate some money. When around others' who are much the same, around others' who think negatively it can only do one of two things, be the cause to remain the same or to see yourself in them and strive to improve. I believe Thomas has it in him, however, must come to terms as to where he finds himself. To come to terms that we all must give allowances for those idiosyncrasies that we may have and or others'. Thomas seems to me as a loner, has been only associating with others' when he chooses to do so. This man, Thomas, may do well tucked away in an environment such as what now is being done, that being a micro-pod (room) environment in a small village of a dozen pods not connected. Like methadone clinics to be found in locations not known to most, small micro pods should be developed for those like Thomas, with the exception that it be a clean environment free from drugs. All micro-pod commuties should be small of no more than a dozen pods having two bathrooms and one kitchen with two stoves and two sinks for cooking food and cleaning of utensils. Refrigerators of 18 cubic feet in each pod for personal food. Create an environment like we do for those who are mentally handicapped, a group home set-up of separated pods! San Francisco spends $77,000.00 per-year on each homeless individual in the city. Money isn't the problem, it the industry behind homelessness that's much of the problem! These are my thoughts on this!
You’re very compassionate, Mike🥰❤️
Good Job GIV...talking about the gnarly stuff no one really wants to face...
Thomas and Chris are some of my fave’s ❤ I hope all their dreams come true ❤❤❤
Thomas did not seem off to me, he seemed to be happy with his life as it is.
We're watching from all over the world. I'm watching from BC Canada
I really appriciate you not showing how much you´re giving, way more genuine than those "look how "much" I´m giving to homeless people" somethings on youtube. Not many german youtubers made it into my subscription list and of those who did, you´re my favorite by far, just such a lovable personality.
Mike: Interesting interview; Thomas clearly is not crazy, doesn't sound drugged up; puts a sentence together with a logical point of view and looks out for his partner, that's what stood out to me when he told you please don't film her. I would really like to hear his story if you can get back with him and he would be willing to tell his story. Again, great video.
It’s heart warming to see people handing out food to the homeless.
Thank you for shedding light on a very real problem most of us never see.
We need to change this.
your a good man Mike! they are lucky to have you around to help them out...😮
Your the absolute best, Mike.
It's unbelievable to me how wasting food and pranking ppl is always trending online 😒 but helping homeless humans who messed up In life and deserve a chance, will always get ignored everyday. To be fair I know there's a few youtubers who actually dedicate their channel to helping ppl who wants the help. Good wishes to those who look out for others.
Great work as usual. I’ve spoken the loads of homeless people - the most interesting people in America and they usually know what’s really going down before everyone else
Thanks for sharing this Mike, it was educational for something to learn about homeless on the street, it could of been a documentary for a guy name Thomas that was sleeping in a public bathroom in Venice California. 🙂👍
Laws need to be changed back to the way it used to be: society has a right and a duty to institutionalize anyone who cannot take care of themselves. That includes eating out of a dumpster and sleeping in a public toilet.
And especially people with mental problems!
My little town got together and raised a years rent and a bit extra. We got a homeless guy into an apartment. 6 week later he was back to sleeping on the street, because it was his preferred way of life. So what can you do??
John Adams said that if innocent men are brought before the court and found guilty that they will say, "it is immaterial to me, whether I behave well or ill; for virtue itself, is no security. And if such a sentiment as this, should take place in the mind of the subject, there would be an end to all security what so ever."
Now look around. Victims of a corrupt criminal justice system are everywhere and from every state. Now there is no security in society at all.
The problem is the people choosing who gets locked away could never be trusted to not be locking up their enemies or people that have an opinion that differs from theirs or the political establishment since those people will control the money those institutions get & that is happening already except it's the prison systems housing people!
And when did they close all the institutions and throw them in the streets, in the 80s during Reagan. So the origin of the problem is pretty clear, as far as politics (i say that cause so many right leaning folks always blame the other side yet history and facts are ruthless to their cause).
It would be crazy to see Tom get a shower, haircut, and a makeover Mike.
Wow... 45k views. GIV is a good human person. Thank you for posting. :) Ivan
Thanks for the video
Mike, you're one of the best out there. This is actual journalism. No biases....you just interview people on all sides and gets their stories. It's refreshing to see. It's obviously not refreshing to see people on the streets, but I know that problem is so complicated and layered, it's almost not able to be explained properly.