I know a lot of folks in this video and as someone who was homeless in Humboldt County, CA off and on for years, I feel like this is such an important documentary
Thank you so much for the comment, my biggest concern with this project was to not do justice to the vulnerable stories people were sharing with me, so it means a lot to me to hear that it comes across appropriately and true to people's characters. 🙏🙏
@@sequoyahfaulk9507 After watching this video it has really changed my way of thinking. Also a few years ago I had my car stolen, I live about 3 blocks from Walmart here in Sac. I run into a lot of homeless people. Meeting these people has really changed my way of thinking. I have relatives that have the attitude of oh, they just need to get a job, etc. etc. I told that person that he could be in that state of mind, its not all that cut and dried. I am from Humboldt county, born in Scotia, and never realized how many homeless are there now. My heart goes out to them, and will be praying for them.
Thank you for the comment and for the support! I hope this project helps build some empathy for those members of our community who are struggling to find adequate shelter.
PS- Just realized that's you Chris! Thanks for the comment, what a rare day in Manila! 30+ years out here and I've never seen snow on the dunes until this morning...
We need more mental health clinics in the area just as bad as we need more housing. Houseless people have a lot on their mind and need access to more help immediately
I fully agree. This issue is far more complicated than simply building houses, but I don't think that would hurt either. I think we need to tackle it from all angles, mental health resources being a key part of that. Thank you for the comment.
@@cheddarcheeseboy2027 Thank you! 🙏🙏 I had no interest in music until I was in my 20's and suddenly realized that there were no rules to it, you literally just "play". I've been hooked ever since, but it definitely doesn't come naturally to me haha, I love the challenge though, and try not to take myself too seriously. I really appreciate the comment. Are you a musician too?
Sadly, one of the reasons we don't have enough mental health professionals is the cost of housing; we'd more likely attract young folks just starting out, but no one can afford to move here! 😆😢😞
@@Korina42 That is a good point, it really reinforces the compounding issues that arise from a lack of affordable shelter options! Thank you for the comment.
This is an exceptionally well-done video. It speaks to my heart and hopefully to many others who see it. Thank you for creating it, and thank you for the recommendations on how we can help.
Thank you so much for the comment, Greg, I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to produce this work, I hope it helps add to the momentum to bring about real change in our community! 🙏💛
@@HumboldtDan Thanks man!! I was lucky to recruit some proper talent for the songwriting side of things, all good friends of mine who have experienced housing insecurity or homelessness 💯🙏❤️
I became homeless in 1990 as a single parent of 3. We had become disposable after my divorce and I didn't have any real education for a well-paying job. So I also had alcohol problems and legal issues. We slept in my car for 6 months. I needed help desperately. 10 days detox then applying for a pilot program related to homelessness and alcohol/drug use. It was a family shelter and I was allowed to attend a community College, funded by the state. There are resources. I'm curious if any have an addiction issue. Saying you've been homeless for 10 years resonates. Most interviewed here are either in need of mental health services, health care, dental care, and or intervention.
Thank you for sharing your story! I can't even imagine living in a car while having kids to take care of. I fully agree that those support services would be very helpful. A lot of times navigating the bureaucracy involved in accessing services seems to be a barrier, and in other instances not having proper shelter is such an all-encompassing focus that people allow other issues to go ignored and untreated.
The front lines of the housing crisis is actually those of us who've been on the streets before and so have a soft spot for people in a bind. What we find is people who have no consideration and no gratitude, people who, when you try to help them, end up ripping you off, destroying your property and making your life hell. Then, when you find someone actually deserving of help, there is none available. The city and the county have spent millions on this problem yet when I rescued an old friend from the streets last November it took us six weeks of daily phone calls to several government agencies and non-profits, culminating in me publicly excoriating the city council and calling on the mayor personally, to get her into housing. A couple weeks ago someone else showed up at my house, homeless, strung out, ready to kill herself. I promised I would do whatever I could to help her. Called the mayor, called the rehabs, called the program directors. She came back five more times over the next couple weeks but I had no answers for her. Millions of dollars spent and we couldn't help one desperate person.
Hmm, it definitely wasn't published before, it's a brand new documentary and 99% of the footage was shot in the past 6 months, that being said the intro drone shot of the sunrise over Humboldt Bay was one that I shot about a year ago, and I used a different portion of that same sunrise footage in one of my music videos... Maybe that's where you saw it? ua-cam.com/video/plsnM8_j7v4/v-deo.html
Thank you for replying. I hadn't seen the video you linked before so it wasn't it. It freaked me out with the Dejavu and more so now with your reply. This world is definitely a mysterious place
I am not sure if you have had a chance to travel around the west coast in recent years, but this problem is severe from Vancouver to Tijuana. Humboldt is certainly not an outlier. In addition, according to 2020 data from Eureka, over 50% of homeless people reported having lived in Humboldt for over 20 years. Source: www.eurekaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/805/2020-Homeless-Survey-Presentation-to-Council-June-2-2020-PDF?bidId=
As a person who's been homeless before and got off the streets without begging or demanding people give me special treatment, I have to say most of this is bullshit. Most people on the streets long-term are there because they'd rather get high than have a life. If you give them a house (or apartment) they will rip the sinks off the wall, plug the toilet up with syringes then shit in the shower until it overflows. When they get thrown out of the apartment they trashed they'll scream "discrimination." Then there are the other people who have been forced out of housing by city and state policies which condemn "substandard" housing. When they have the choice they will gladly take four walls and a roof over living in the brush, but that option is not available to them because people are not legally allowed to shelter in sheds and barns and garages. The thing about providing housing being far cheaper than the societal costs of not doing so only holds true if the housing provided doesn't cost thousands per month, which it does currently in Eureka. There is a middle ground, but currently I don't see the city pursuing it. Their focus seems to be on spending millions of taxpayer dollars on building low-income housing on much-needed parking lots in the Old Town/downtown area, then subsidizing the rent into perpetuity, totally negating the "societal benefits" of providing housing. At this point I support the tiny-house village idea. I found it highly ironic that when I talked to the mayor about it she told me the city just didn't have any place to put one -- then two days later it was announced that the city was spending over a third of a million dollars buying five acres to run their vaunted Bay-to-Zoo trail through. When Mayor Bergel asked Miles Slatterly if some of that land could be used for a transitional homeless camp or for a tiny-house village he about shit. He's got other plans for it, and helping the homeless isn't part of them. Can't believe the city helped fund this video instead of actually doing something to help the homeless -- but then again it's exactly what I would expect from them. Spend a bunch of money, make it look like they care, but in reality do not one damn thing to actually address the problem.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video, I am happy to hear that you support the idea of tiny house villages, and that you recognize the issue of people losing their houses and having trouble navigating the convoluted social services system. I am also happy to hear that you strongly agree that mental health plays a large part in the problems we are facing. I personally disagree that parking lots should be prioritized over affordable housing projects, especially in a place like Eureka. Walking more and driving less is healthy, and compared to most cities parking is not an issue in Eureka (having less parking also incentivizes the use of bikes and public transportation). This was a very low budget production intended to raise awareness about some of the issues people are facing. I am also hoping that it will help inspire action. The individuals in the video spoke for themselves, I do not expect people to agree with everything they said. PS - The city did not fund this documentary, it was an artist grant paid for by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
@@sequoyahfaulk9507 I’m ok with just giving people housing. If they want to do drugs or rip the sink out of their own kitchen that’s their prerogative. If they aren’t hurting me then what they do to themselves is their business not mine.
@@EricaAnneYoga I agree trailers are a good solution, the only problem is that trailer parks charge extremely high rent to park your trailer there, and they don't accept anything over 10 years old.
@@josephsmith6762 Reducing humans into simplistic and derogatory terms so you can feel justified in casting them into the category of “useless” is exactly the mentality that led to Nazi Germany. As for the industriousness of Humboldt, that prosperity was built by clear cutting old growth forests, less than 5% of which remain, so it was not sustainable and inevitably led to an economic downturn. Perhaps it was that downturn that led to the homelessness, not the other way around, or perhaps this problem is far larger than Humboldt, perhaps it is a symptom of a system that would rather spend $80,000 of our tax dollars to keep someone in jail for a year than spend $5,000 to build them a tiny home and prevent the crime from happening in the first place…
I know a lot of folks in this video and as someone who was homeless in Humboldt County, CA off and on for years, I feel like this is such an important documentary
Thank you so much for the comment, my biggest concern with this project was to not do justice to the vulnerable stories people were sharing with me, so it means a lot to me to hear that it comes across appropriately and true to people's characters. 🙏🙏
@@sequoyahfaulk9507
Very respectful of the people that were in it. That’s impressive!
@@sequoyahfaulk9507 After watching this video it has really changed my way of thinking. Also a few years ago I had my car stolen, I live about 3 blocks from Walmart here in Sac. I run into a lot of homeless people. Meeting these people has really changed my way of thinking. I have relatives that have the attitude of oh, they just need to get a job, etc. etc. I told that person that he could be in that state of mind, its not all that cut and dried. I am from Humboldt county, born in Scotia, and never realized how many homeless are there now. My heart goes out to them, and will be praying for them.
A well put together documentary. I hope many people get to watch this.
Thank you for the comment and for the support! I hope this project helps build some empathy for those members of our community who are struggling to find adequate shelter.
Thank you for making this. Great job.
Thank you for the support, it means a lot! I hope the video helps to motivate some positive changes in our community. 🙏🙏
Nice work and very timely.
Thank you! And the timing was oddly coincidental; I have really been feeling for all of those stuck without a home in the snow today.
PS- Just realized that's you Chris! Thanks for the comment, what a rare day in Manila! 30+ years out here and I've never seen snow on the dunes until this morning...
Great video..I used to sleep on the benches or wherever I could find around Arcata. I was very grateful when I finally found a room to rent.
@@mountainlife1985 thank you for watching and for sharing your personal experience 🙏💛
Well done.
Thank you! That means a lot to me, it's a very challenging topic to cover, so I figured letting people speak for themselves would be my best bet.
We need more mental health clinics in the area just as bad as we need more housing. Houseless people have a lot on their mind and need access to more help immediately
I fully agree. This issue is far more complicated than simply building houses, but I don't think that would hurt either. I think we need to tackle it from all angles, mental health resources being a key part of that. Thank you for the comment.
@@sequoyahfaulk9507 I like your music just listened to a few tracks but listening to more today 🤟
@@cheddarcheeseboy2027 Thank you! 🙏🙏 I had no interest in music until I was in my 20's and suddenly realized that there were no rules to it, you literally just "play". I've been hooked ever since, but it definitely doesn't come naturally to me haha, I love the challenge though, and try not to take myself too seriously. I really appreciate the comment. Are you a musician too?
Sadly, one of the reasons we don't have enough mental health professionals is the cost of housing; we'd more likely attract young folks just starting out, but no one can afford to move here! 😆😢😞
@@Korina42 That is a good point, it really reinforces the compounding issues that arise from a lack of affordable shelter options! Thank you for the comment.
This is an exceptionally well-done video. It speaks to my heart and hopefully to many others who see it. Thank you for creating it, and thank you for the recommendations on how we can help.
Thank you so much for the comment, Greg, I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to produce this work, I hope it helps add to the momentum to bring about real change in our community! 🙏💛
Song is tight qnd the rapper is spitting some truth! Hook(?) is spectacular..."Land of the tall trees, weed, and ocean breeze." Sick.
@@HumboldtDan Thanks man!! I was lucky to recruit some proper talent for the songwriting side of things, all good friends of mine who have experienced housing insecurity or homelessness 💯🙏❤️
I became homeless in 1990 as a single parent of 3. We had become disposable after my divorce and I didn't have any real education for a well-paying job. So I also had alcohol problems and legal issues. We slept in my car for 6 months. I needed help desperately. 10 days detox then applying for a pilot program related to homelessness and alcohol/drug use. It was a family shelter and I was allowed to attend a community College, funded by the state. There are resources. I'm curious if any have an addiction issue. Saying you've been homeless for 10 years resonates. Most interviewed here are either in need of mental health services, health care, dental care, and or intervention.
Thank you for sharing your story! I can't even imagine living in a car while having kids to take care of. I fully agree that those support services would be very helpful. A lot of times navigating the bureaucracy involved in accessing services seems to be a barrier, and in other instances not having proper shelter is such an all-encompassing focus that people allow other issues to go ignored and untreated.
This is really well done, but needs a hell of a lot more views! I’m going to share this with as many people as I know!
Thank you so much for the support, I really hope we can help to bring about some positive changes here in Humboldt! 🙏💖
Its way more expensive to be poverty stricken. People don't understand that.
The way the trimmigration went left all dead in the water. From riches to rags out in the emerald triangle
The front lines of the housing crisis is actually those of us who've been on the streets before and so have a soft spot for people in a bind. What we find is people who have no consideration and no gratitude, people who, when you try to help them, end up ripping you off, destroying your property and making your life hell. Then, when you find someone actually deserving of help, there is none available. The city and the county have spent millions on this problem yet when I rescued an old friend from the streets last November it took us six weeks of daily phone calls to several government agencies and non-profits, culminating in me publicly excoriating the city council and calling on the mayor personally, to get her into housing. A couple weeks ago someone else showed up at my house, homeless, strung out, ready to kill herself. I promised I would do whatever I could to help her. Called the mayor, called the rehabs, called the program directors. She came back five more times over the next couple weeks but I had no answers for her. Millions of dollars spent and we couldn't help one desperate person.
What?! What?! Dejavu..just starting this but was this posted sometime in the past somewhere a few years ago?
Hmm, it definitely wasn't published before, it's a brand new documentary and 99% of the footage was shot in the past 6 months, that being said the intro drone shot of the sunrise over Humboldt Bay was one that I shot about a year ago, and I used a different portion of that same sunrise footage in one of my music videos... Maybe that's where you saw it? ua-cam.com/video/plsnM8_j7v4/v-deo.html
Thank you for replying. I hadn't seen the video you linked before so it wasn't it. It freaked me out with the Dejavu and more so now with your reply. This world is definitely a mysterious place
Hey what up just sent you a link to this via messenger
They went to get rich off weed and here they are homeless trimis.....how many are from Humboldt?
I am not sure if you have had a chance to travel around the west coast in recent years, but this problem is severe from Vancouver to Tijuana. Humboldt is certainly not an outlier. In addition, according to 2020 data from Eureka, over 50% of homeless people reported having lived in Humboldt for over 20 years. Source: www.eurekaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/805/2020-Homeless-Survey-Presentation-to-Council-June-2-2020-PDF?bidId=
The lady with a grandson means she had a child.. come on son or daughter.. step up
As a person who's been homeless before and got off the streets without begging or demanding people give me special treatment, I have to say most of this is bullshit. Most people on the streets long-term are there because they'd rather get high than have a life. If you give them a house (or apartment) they will rip the sinks off the wall, plug the toilet up with syringes then shit in the shower until it overflows. When they get thrown out of the apartment they trashed they'll scream "discrimination." Then there are the other people who have been forced out of housing by city and state policies which condemn "substandard" housing. When they have the choice they will gladly take four walls and a roof over living in the brush, but that option is not available to them because people are not legally allowed to shelter in sheds and barns and garages. The thing about providing housing being far cheaper than the societal costs of not doing so only holds true if the housing provided doesn't cost thousands per month, which it does currently in Eureka. There is a middle ground, but currently I don't see the city pursuing it. Their focus seems to be on spending millions of taxpayer dollars on building low-income housing on much-needed parking lots in the Old Town/downtown area, then subsidizing the rent into perpetuity, totally negating the "societal benefits" of providing housing. At this point I support the tiny-house village idea. I found it highly ironic that when I talked to the mayor about it she told me the city just didn't have any place to put one -- then two days later it was announced that the city was spending over a third of a million dollars buying five acres to run their vaunted Bay-to-Zoo trail through. When Mayor Bergel asked Miles Slatterly if some of that land could be used for a transitional homeless camp or for a tiny-house village he about shit. He's got other plans for it, and helping the homeless isn't part of them. Can't believe the city helped fund this video instead of actually doing something to help the homeless -- but then again it's exactly what I would expect from them. Spend a bunch of money, make it look like they care, but in reality do not one damn thing to actually address the problem.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video, I am happy to hear that you support the idea of tiny house villages, and that you recognize the issue of people losing their houses and having trouble navigating the convoluted social services system. I am also happy to hear that you strongly agree that mental health plays a large part in the problems we are facing. I personally disagree that parking lots should be prioritized over affordable housing projects, especially in a place like Eureka. Walking more and driving less is healthy, and compared to most cities parking is not an issue in Eureka (having less parking also incentivizes the use of bikes and public transportation). This was a very low budget production intended to raise awareness about some of the issues people are facing. I am also hoping that it will help inspire action. The individuals in the video spoke for themselves, I do not expect people to agree with everything they said. PS - The city did not fund this documentary, it was an artist grant paid for by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
@@sequoyahfaulk9507 I’m ok with just giving people housing. If they want to do drugs or rip the sink out of their own kitchen that’s their prerogative. If they aren’t hurting me then what they do to themselves is their business not mine.
Also why I think trailer parks are a good solution. You can buy a decent used trailer for less than the average house rent.
@@EricaAnneYoga I agree trailers are a good solution, the only problem is that trailer parks charge extremely high rent to park your trailer there, and they don't accept anything over 10 years old.
The rap song explains it all. Squatters, druggies, lazy beggars. A once industrious town invaded by woke uselessness
@@josephsmith6762 Reducing humans into simplistic and derogatory terms so you can feel justified in casting them into the category of “useless” is exactly the mentality that led to Nazi Germany. As for the industriousness of Humboldt, that prosperity was built by clear cutting old growth forests, less than 5% of which remain, so it was not sustainable and inevitably led to an economic downturn. Perhaps it was that downturn that led to the homelessness, not the other way around, or perhaps this problem is far larger than Humboldt, perhaps it is a symptom of a system that would rather spend $80,000 of our tax dollars to keep someone in jail for a year than spend $5,000 to build them a tiny home and prevent the crime from happening in the first place…