1,000th Video + How Invisible People Started + How YOU Can Help End Homelessness
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2019
- This is Invisible People's 1,000th video uploaded to UA-cam. Almost 900 of our videos are first-person interviews of homeless people sharing the realities of homelessness unfiltered and unedited.
Invisible People is a pioneer in innovative storytelling, and social media use to educate the public on homelessness, and it's all made possible by supporters just like you.
I take this milestone very serious. It's the end of 2019. It's the end of this decade. Invisible People has continued to make history since our beginning in 2008. Although we have been around for eleven years, 2020, and beyond Invisible People will grow to reach more people and have more impact in helping to end homelessness.
When I started Invisible People, I could not edit video. The laptop I had didn't have a hard drive fast enough for video editing. Being a television producer by trade, I almost didn't do this. To me, a video has to have broll, music, and graphics. No one just uploads a video without editing it, but the raw and unedited videos uploaded to Invisible People was the magic that connected to people.
For the last week, I wrestled with the production of this video. I guess the TV producer is still strong in me. I started writing a script. I started gathering old photos. Then my friend Chis Brogan responded to a tweet with these three words, "just press record," which is how Invisible People began, so I did just that.
I pressed record and started talking. I didn't plan on going on for an hour, but you are all family now, and once I started talking, I kept going.
In this video, I share about the very early days of Invisible People. How I got the idea from a coffee table book in my boss's office. How he laid me off shortly after, and then I had the time. I share about working temp jobs at the Los Angeles Winter Shelter and how that changed me. I talk about my very first trip to Sacramento's tent cities after Oprah highlighted them on her show, and it turned into a mess. That trip then led to a tech startup bringing me up to Seattle to talk to their developers, which led to meeting Chris Pirillo, who bought me my first iPhone with the ability to record video. Chris then asked me to speak at Gnomedex, and that's where I met Chris Brogan, Jeff Pulver, Liz Strauss, and so many of you that helped Invisible People grow to fight homelessness.
Thanks to all of you that support us on Patreon [ / invisiblepeople ] or via or website [invisiblepeople.tv/donate] and generous donations from Craig Newmark Philanthropies and Hanesbrands Inc, this year Invisible People was able to launch a brand refresh and a new impact and engagement strategy. We now have a place for people to learn about homelessness, we post original news stories daily from both housed and homeless writers, and we launched a campaign for you to be able to contact your state and federal legislators.
In 2018, we reached over a billion people. So far this year, we reached over 1.3 billion people, up 300 million from last year. That number doesn't include the close to 30 million yearly views on UA-cam.
I also share in this video how you can help to end homelessness. 1) educate yourself and those around you 2) support local homeless services that are working to end homelessness, not just maintain it 3) advocate for more affordable housing, more support shelters, more housing, more shelters, and more support for addiction and mental health.
Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
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About Invisible People
Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change, and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.
Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
Invisible People 😇😍💛
@Tony Ray Right on Tony. Very powerful words and revelations about our times and this culture we are in.
Tony Ray mmmmmm well not everyone is cut out for that type of living. Compost? Mmmmm Winter?? Mmmmmm. It’s very hard to do this type of living. Kudos to you if you can do it. Sounds like you have some health issues.. winter will be very hard. Good luck!
@Tony Ray Good for you for living off the grid! I admire how you're refusing to be eaten by the US 1%ers.
@Tony Ray awesome!! Please make a vdeo of your situation!!
Great story!
Im a formerly homeless recovering addict. I am going to school through a program where formerly homeless people and former addicts are preferred. Three months of school, a jobs fair and 3 months of internship and i will be working for the county (Contra Costa County California) helping people like my forner self. I need to understand the problem as best I can so i dont become another useless bureaucrat.
Amazing 👍
Congratulations Brother.. what is that program called and is there a age limit?
He did a interview with me in Philadelphia pa ,,, I now have my own place ,, but really need help with future,, pots and pans,, but I thank him ,,
♡♡♡♡ much love, YOU will get there♡♡♡
Salvation army,st Vincent de paul,catholic charities .hope u can get the things u need.
Your a legend and good luck for the future. Thank's.
John Wilson thank you
Detroit FettyGhost thank you ,, and yes I am ,, may god bless you all
Thank you for all you do for the Unhoused Communities.
Unhoused is an accurate description, without as much stigma. 👍
Hey i recognize you from one of Mark's videos. How is the process of running for mayor?
Derrick, Thanks to BOTH of you guys for what you're doing for the country's homeless community ❤️ Blessings to you both from someone who was finally able to get off the streets n I hope that you both are able to stay safe and be able to continue the great works that you're both doing.🦋 from SW Oklahoma
I love everything that you are doing. I am presently unemployed and realize how close many of us are to homelessness. I watch your videos daily and love that you treat everyone with respect. When I start working again, I will gladly donate to the cause...Keep doing what you are doing and thank you for being so kind...
You’re the best person for the job Mark. You have the experience, you have the compassion, you have the will, you have the drive, you have the motivation, and you have gained the reputation and support! Congratulations! It’s only going to get better! One person can change the world!
Thank you too. This is my favorite UA-cam channel. Keep going you're like an angle ,who does not give up for helping to homeless people. You are a wonderful role model. God bless you.👍👍👍👍
Your channel is important and also helps as a reminder of how lucky I am to have a home, hopefully in this new decade we will be able to find a solution to help all the homeless
Colin A unfortunately, that won’t happen 💔
Get rid of the neoliberal politicians in Congress who vote for austerity for the poor and handouts for the rich.
Learn Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).
Thank you for bringing awareness to the homeless and knowing we’re all one dollar short from being homeless ourselves. These beautiful people are our brothers and sisters and even our moms and dads. Thank you for shining light on their stories and giving compassion to those who haven’t had a hug in years. We love you Mark and friends for all you’ve endure to bring awareness to a ugly but fixable problem that we all need to jump in and help. God Bless you and all of God’s children
Thank you for bringing awareness to homeless people & dedication to resolve homelessness. May 2020 lessen stereotypes of homelessness & this epidemic receive viable solutions. God bless.
Congratulations on this, Thank you for all you have done and still do
Congratulations..Mark.
Congratulations on your work throughout all of those years. It's a pleasure for me to be here and be a subscriber of yours! You change lives for real.
Good for you man,well done
your soul and conscious is going to paradise
I love this channel thank you for starting it it’s one of my favorite channels on UA-cam keep up the good gods work
Amazing!! I love what you do and I would like to wish you a very wonderful NEW YEAR! Full of abundance and prosperity for you and your work and for every single person you have interviewed and given a voice to. I hope things can get easier for everyone 2020. All my love and blessings to you and all our homeless brothers and sisters💜🎆🌠🎉
Lara Aldana
I understand people have experienced terrible events in their lives. The point is, if you provide people with a home “Not A Box” it will help them build wealth and stability. Stability is the Key to success. I too was homeless in 1984-85 in Hayward, California. I got myself out of it quickly. It took me over 30 years to finally break free from having to pay rent to a landlord. I have never used drugs or consumed alcohol yet I ended up homeless. I have been single my entire life. I have had friends that have helped me, but that’s not the solution to the problem. I am also Poverty stricken with very low income. But I pay my mortgage and utilities because I never want to be homeless again.
Roger Evans good for you...stay strong ❤️
Your friends must be superior friends to help you out of homelessness, God bless you and your friends...
Happy 1000th Birthday! Your work is wonderful karma. Thank you.
Well done invisible people and have a happy new year 2020
You’re work is just so inspirational. We must change how we do things with the people that don’t have a homes. Most have found themselves in situations that we can only imagine. Thankyou for helping so many people ..may you someday not need to!
If angels walk amongst us you will 100% be one of them ! You brought so much awareness to those that have nothing in this World, May Allah SWT the one and only true God bless you my dear brother. With peace and love from England/London..
The reality is I too have been where you are and I’m a single mom who has often been so deeply sad, alone, and scared! You’re videos are amazing and give us hope! I pray one day I can live in California w my son.. he’s already there but sadly I just can’t afford it! Makes me so sad! The cost of living is so high!! 😭
Your massive outstanding help to the homeless is recorded in Heaven!...You’re Highly Valued by your Heavenly Father through JESUS!...and so are the homeless!...Thank You for your unending JESUS Love towards them that IS overcoming all!...in much Appreciation and Love through HIM, Paula.
Congrats on the 1K! I love that you have this channel.
So many good things coming out of this channel.
Thank you for the love and kindness and serious importance you bring to the UA-cam community - I am so grateful to be able to hear your interviews with people in our real life communities often viewed as invisible given a voice. Happy New Year - please keep up the good work :)
Congratulations Invisible People!Show Them What You Got!!
I'm going into my community to find out how I can help. Because of this exact video. Thank you so much
Kristy, love your heart Sis! Go and shine the light.
So, how are you doing??
Homeless will never end sadly.. Just found out an old friend died on the streets this year. Enjoy this channel.
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend...
@@kandiwolfe1125 Cheers, me too.. Last time i heard, she was going well with a kid. Then I just heard that she had been on street for years and her body in her 30s just gave up as a result. She was an addiction problem so can only assume she relapsed or something. Sad as it is, it happens all the time I guess. Thx for the words though.
I made it until the end. Honestly wish it was longer since I could listen to you talk for hours. Keep up the great work!
i love your work, you have earned a pulitzer prize
That is the adventure to come a long way.
Thanks for sharing!!
I love the 3 wishes questions- that means we the audience believe homeless person have dreams like anybody else :-)
Prado homeless center. In SLO, happiest city in the world. Just opened a newer homeless residential center for families this year.
Hey well done it is huge. Thanks for all of these vids it's a blessing to me, only started watching lately. It really has done me a lot of good to watch the ones I have seen so far.
never heard of this nobody seems they want to help anyone but themselves these days...i stay to myself..i never got help when i needed it..on the streets..or anywhere else..ive had to fight all my life..and now im disabled because of a drunk..so yeah i just stay outta the main stream and crowds and stores..heck i never leave home now is what im sayin..i dropped out of society..they didnt want me then..they sure cant have me now...thanks for helping others..it does do somehting for a person KNOWING someone cares..take care and bless you
Mark, I appreciate that you are so passionate for the cause....in helping the homeless, get off the streets! I am back, after almost a year. I had no device. Now, I have a physical keyboard, and this is my domain!!!! Happy New Year!
I’ve been following you for a few years now. And still you’ve always kept me inspired and motivated to keep reminding myself to keep stimulating compassion and love for all humanity. You are an amazing person and I really appreciate you and your channel. Thank you sir.❤️🙏🏽
I came across your channel and I literally love what you do!💜
Wow! You do such a great job keep it up!
So much good from your efforts.
You are incredible 🙏🏼❤️
I had a good chat with "Man Who Polishes the Stars" 5 or 6 years ago near Trader Joe's. He's a Hollywood icon.
Just saw that Rocky got an apartment and made all of these wonderful wooden pieces for her new space. Rocky looks so happy and her eyes are clear. You go girl, you are awesome! Congratulations on your new place!
I had a journalist lie about me in the local newspaper about an assault that I never did and it kept me out of the shelters in chronic homeless so always always tell the truth when you when you're writing back it up video.. God bless you and all the work you do, I hope the blessings turn into money so you can afford your own home Mark.
God bless you I have learned so much through your videos it has inspired me to do what I can to help my community 😆
I wasn't going to watch to the end but I watched to the end and I'm glad I did.
My big brother died aug 2020 downtown homeless in a tent at 32. I’m starting a non profit and a UA-cam channel to spread awareness. I’ve worked in outreach and now I want to do more. I’m glad I found this video. I have a lot of questions on where to start. Yesterday we went downtown and got amazing footage. Thank you for your knowledge.
💜💜💜much love.. You helped change my outlook on homelessness
I am happy that you reached this milestone, but I am saddened that there were so many homeless people for you to interview; we need to do better!!!
Spot on. Sadly, homelessness will continues to get worse. It makes zero sense to me that in our great country people are without housing and healthcare
They say there are angels walking around amongst us. There is no doubt that you are one of them. You're a remarkable man !
Congratulations, you will be blessed for all you do, and you are an angel. We shouldn’t hesitate to support the invisible people, because this could happen to any of us and we’re all just a pay check away!
Love you to pieces, Mark! 1,000th! Wow. Thank you so much for all that you do to help others! Happy New Year! You are making such a difference in this world and that is just AWESOME!
It doesnt matter why you started this channel either to save the world or save yourself in my opinion you started it period. You are a blessing, what a positive purpose to have. Your touching there lives by giving them a voice, giving us that arent homeless understanding and compassion. Thank you for being you.
Thanks!!!! You are so inspiring. There are tents popping up in Hartford, CT area and it is just too cold...
IF YOU EVER COME TO SAN JOSE ca I COULD GUIDE YOU THROUGH SOME CRAZY PLACES IVE FOUND HIDDEN IN MY CITY. 🌃
Most ignore Those People, while you pick them up, if God is real, i know, part of him is in you.
He is in all of us..... Mark just chooses to use his ♡
Thank you for sharing so many people's stories Mark. I have learned a lot about what can drive people into homelessness and how the system can trap them there without helping them get back on their feet.
Not being able to withstand abuse and fraud causes a lot of homeless, It kills a lot of people, the people that suffer with chronic homelessness, wish they were not living especially those that have been criminalized as a non drug user , non problem drinker , Suffering for someone else crimes...
God bless you mark, I suffer from chronic homelessness in Maine, because of unsafe rental unit, mostly drug use and the buildings, the owners fraud the contract by saying it's a non-smoking when they know its rightful of smokers,drug use crimes, so thank you for trying to stop those hundred and fifty people from smoking cigarettes The smokers have more rights than me as a non-smoker.. maine
This is amazing, Thank you. I recommend watching the whole thing.
50:30 for the TL:DW "the whole point of doing this"
Very inspiring pep talk. I’ve talked to my attorney about everything we need to do legally to do something like this on the east coast. We are now working on a type of advocacy journalism to tell stories of people that are experiencing homelessness to help advance problem-solving in the sector. It will also give us a scope on the issues surrounding their barriers in housing and self-sustainability. We thank you so much for pioneering this kind of reporting and we hope incorporating something like this into our program will resonate with people seeking a way to help end homelessness in West Virginia. Keep up the great work! We will be watching and learning.
It's now 2022 & altho'I'm really sad that homelessness is getting worse in the country; I'm sooo glad that you're still here and doing what you're doing for helping people.
Please keep yourself safe and know that you're making a difference for people.
....🦋 from SW Oklahoma with love
I came upon your channel about a week ago and I'm hooked! I have learned a great deal about homelessness. You have created the awareness of a most important matter that each and every one of us can impact. Your empathy and passion is contagious! I recently donated to a shelter in my city and intend to not stop there. Thank you for all that you have done!
Sharon
Mark keep doing what your doing. I get by voice out but not to the extent you do. Volunteering one of my greatest Joy's of my life (giving back) was homeless way to long and all its doing is getting worse from what I'm seeing
Helping people around is the most economical way to whole society.
That is an incredible achievement. This will be a document for the ages. All these people. All these faces. All these stories.
Hey dude, I thought I saw you walking down a street in Great Falls Mt., but I was like no, I dont think its him. Was talking to some mission stiffs, one had a pic of you... You're a decent fella.....
It was me possibly. There is a video on the channel from Great Falls too
@@InvisiblePeople yeah, it was you ...lol
LOVE the work you do! THANK YOU for your dedication, love, compassion and above all, your service!
Thanks for opening minds and hearts to the people who need us most.
I'm watching this in 2022, and am glad you're doing so well.
THANK YOU, MARK. I know this was posted in 2019 and we are now going through a pandemic that no one could of imaged. This will probably change some of the plains for Invisible People BUT I know this will not bring you down. Your work is to important to end the story at 1000 video's. Don't stop doing what you do for homeless. Thank YOU !!!!
"Just hit record." Great advice to capture the authenticity.
I'm happy to celebrate 1,000 videos.
"We have to get bigger than me." - Mark Horvath .............. (Raises hand to say that I'm available)
Congrats! You and Invisible People are doing amazing things and I look forward to seeing the continuation of change you create among the public in regards to homelessness. You've educated me and so many others that otherwise wouldn't see the reality many of these folks live on the daily. Found your channel right after a trip to NY where for the first time in was bombarded by homeless folk trying to rob me of money. I was a tiny 17 year old 5"3 barely 100 lbs. It scared me. But it also put into perspective that those were people though not going about it the right way were trying to survive. I dont hate them for what happened but I feel bad they had to go to those lengths. I'm used to drug addicts in my neck of the wood in NH but it was an eye opener to how cutthroat the streets can be in those more populated areas where homelessness is on the rise. I tried to help some folk but they refused it unless it was a crisp $20 since it's the price of alot of their drugs of choice. I saw people wrapped in thin tattered fabrics to keep themselves warm as people walked all over them. It was horrifying. One of which we came across was no longer alive, he was partially frozen to the sidewalk. And yet people around him took no notice, all rushing and shoving to get to work. It broke my heart but really showed how disgusting people really are. That was what I took from my trip to NY, the cruelty. Seeing that it's like that and worse by tenfold in other areas makes my heart break in two.
When you are on the right track you can always look back and never worry what lies ahead :)
Thank you for your advocacy. Many years ago I was a volunteer for two homeless shelters here in Chicago. i wish I could still. do that. I now volunteer through you. I no longer have money but I still share your information. Thanks again...peace.
Thanks again Mark, so incredibly much, for all that you do.
Congratulations XOXO🌿🙏🏽☦️📿🎉🎉🌞💃👯♂️💃😊🤠🥂👑🍾🌟🎊👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
You're a walk in? Thank you for your service either way.💜
Congrats on the 1,000 video. You have met many individuals in your travels, and one can only hope that they are all healthy now, functioning, no longer unemployed, and they all have apartments or homes to call their own.
Thank you for all you do!! What a huge difference you are making!
Wow .. after watching the documentary about you and your past drug use and homelessness and the story with your Mom... You've come a long long way Mark.
Much respect brother.
Much respect 🐞🌱👍
I had not practice my english since high school, so I dont know if Im writing this in a proper way. I just want to say thank you Mark for the job you are doing, its amazing and really inspiring. Im an arquitect from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I can tell you we are living a hard time right now: 45% poverty, 50% anual inflation, and a lack of 2,5 millon homes in a country whith a population of 45 millon people. That been said, in Buenos Aires whith a population of 3 millon, 20% of the houses/appartments are inhabited for different reasons. I hope governments do the right thing about social housing in a very near future. Regards.
Congratulations. May God bless you always. May you always find reasons to continue this amazing job. We are all very proud of you Mark.
You’re a wonderful person. I don’t share your politics, but I love & admire your efforts showing the world that homeless people are humans. They’re in our communities & need to be acknowledged.
God bless you sir! Thank you for caring. God is truly with every single one of you guys!
WoW, am i ever glad i stumbled across your 1000th video acknowledgment and talk !!! What an incredible story ! I had watched a couple of your interviews & the Haight / Ashbury Youth Homelessness video and became so curious about the story behind this project. And hey, what do ya know, I practically tripped over this just released answer ! What an amazing unfolding of the whole story!!! I think you just might be cutting the key that will unlock this huge issue, allowing for the assembly of a movement from your viewers: kids in school, community groups, mayors [!] recognizing where they could fit in with helping. ~ Congratulations on all the good things, set in motion for this coming New Year, which has only just arrived ! As it continues to show up, may it be a year and a decade for the Visionary, such as yourself.
I am glad that you keep on going and not give up! I am glad that you decide to upload the movie anyway even uf its not "perfect"
at times all seems lost/ people have given up there soul and compassion with cannabalistic behavior you are what you eat , Father forgive them for they know not what they do (or eat)
Bless You Mark!!!
1000 videos for a great cause! Great job!!!
good luck from bham uk......
Thank you for all that you do. I sincerely hope that 2020 brings an end to homelessness and reduce the suffering of the unhoused. It breaks my heart to see this happeining in the richest nation on the planet. Please continue to shed a bright light on this issue.
So thankful for you!!!
We need more people to rise up and advocate with your work as an example.
Thank you for persevering.
That's a great video. I just love listening to your story. And through these kind of videos I get to understand how Invisible People works and what is behind all those story telling videos of homeless people. Because I really didn't understand, now I do. You really give everything into this and your intention is so pure. Thank you for explaining all of this.
Mark look at the difference that you have made people now think differently when it comes to homeless people they don't grab them with a drug addict or alcoholic and y'all know that it can happen to anyone they know where to go for help when they have a problem
Anything is possible. You have proven that.
Prosperity in the New Year!
7:00 Authenticity has replaced production value
LOVE your work!!!
Oh my. I didn't realize you don't get paid. You're doing God's work. I just became a donor. Please don't ever give up. You are in my prayers.