This definitely tugged at my heartstrings. Sometimes when I see abandoned buildings I have often thought, wow, what a waste. There are so many homeless people that could stay in those and appreciate the shelter. This just goes to show that part of humanity that we often forget about. Blessings take on many different meanings in life, don't they? Great video Adam. Thank you for sharing this.
+mellymuse1 Yes, that's true. People have to survive and they have to do what they have to do during these tough economic times. It makes no sense to let abandoned buildings sit empty when people can live in them. If the property owners were doing something with those properties, then that would be different. Abandoned properties shouldn't go to waste when there is a need.
there's alot of abounded business bldgs where I live. I'm surprised homeless people don't squat in them they have been abonded for like 15+ yrs. the state I live in has a huge homeless problem especially in the winter.
BLESS YOU "Brother" .. When I lived in that area .. I did my best to help them out myself .. Now I'm in Texas .. my Heart goes out to All of them .. I always keep them in my thoughts and prayers ...
+adamthewoo YES as you can see we are blessed these are the forgotten ones that no one but a few, like yourself ,care about, some are a little different in some ways , but still human , for them thank you !
+adamthewoo Adam! Probably one of the best vids you did.. That was nice of you to buy them some things.. It amazes me how people can use there imagination to come up with things off the grid... People need to realize there are many homeless that need a hand... HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU.....
That one lady must have one heck of a background to be able to be that forward thinking. She put in a lot of work. That was really awesome of you to get them some supplies. Happy New Year.
you know what Adam, the things that I complain about from day to day don't mean a single thing. This video should humble all of us and make us all realize how lucky and blessed we truly are. by far, the best abandon video you have done to date.
Pretty amazing, the direction this took. Obviously you were as surprised as we were. Very friendly and open people, in spite of going through some pretty tough times. And yes, seeing them living under such conditions, on a day to day survival level, does make one sit back and look around, at what we have and how lucky we are.
@@SolSkinn A lot of "legal" places that have bribed off code officials are dangerous. At least it's a roof over their heads, it's a hard life. Gas lines are extremely dangerous, so agreed on that. I'd be cooking outdoors.
This and other videos I have watched this week, remind me of how blessed I am. I have been jobless and broke a couple of times but never homeless. Thanks to God, friends and family.
Thank you for posting this, Adam. It made me really sad to see how others can live. It really makes you appreciate your own life and the things you have. Those people were so kind and friendly to you and you to them. It was nice to see the interaction. I hope and wish the best for them.
Adam, thank you so much for going to this location and giving us some insight into the lives of people who are "homeless." I've seen homeowners do less with everything they have than these folks did with the little niche they've found for themselves.
Very beginning I thought this video was going to be not worth watching .BUT turned out to be very interesting. So nice of you to get those supplies for them
Thanks so much for actually seeing the folks and talking with them. So often we tend to pretend they don't exist or that they are less than human beings. It is the American taboo to be homeless. For the rest of you...smile at a homeless person and see them shine.
Man this video was great. I actually was in a very similar situation in Italy when I was exploring an abandoned cement factory. I noticed that on the top floors of some of the buildings there were people watching me while hiding behind the window frames. They seemed very frightened since there have been police raids there before to kick them out. They lived in really poor sanitary conditions and most of them looked like they needed medical help. It's a sad world where there is enough for everybody yet some want it all to themselves.
Really enjoyed the video! I'm glad you actually stayed and talked with the people! A lot of folks would get nervous and just leave, but you took the opportunity and turned it into something special!
whenever I feel down on the world and think everyone is out for themselves there's people like Adam, bringing a glimpse of hope, Adam is good people and hope nothing but good things come his way.
Adam, congratulations on the shooting and editing of this documentary. It showed such empathy and told a story about real people that many of us never see. Kudos to you for you empathy and kindness!
Adam since the first time a saw your videos I could tell there was something special about you ! Brother this one here brought me to tears !! My daughter and I watch you on periscope and both channels daily, weekly, hourly haha you sir are an amazing man. Thank you for being awesome !!!!
Such a great twist on your usual abandon building videos. Its so easy to see homeless people as sub human, but they are the same as any of us. Those ladies work as hard as most people at a 9 to 5 everyday. It was a bit tear jerking to see how proud she was of her home, as she should be, no matter how little she has.
All I can say Adam is God bless you brother, I know you make your Mom n Dad proud. There are so many organisations going all around the world helping and there is so much need right under our nose.
Well that was freaken Awesome dude,what u did at the end of the video help a fellow human being down on their luck,and u know God is going to repay you back 100 times more,God bless you big guy.
OMG that girl is so smart! I think of myself as pretty intelligent but I couldnt rig up some of that stuff NICE of you Adam to get them some supplies. I think this will probably wind up being one of my favorite videos of yours
Awww.....I always watch and enjoy your videos, but you really touched my heart with this one. You are awesome for respecting and not judging the homeless who stay there, instead you went out your way and helped them with supplies and food...You are a kind man, a good man...I can tell. God bless you, and Have a very Happy New Year!
awesome work like always Adam! love the new intro and the direction this video went. such an awesome guy helpin them out! Keep up the good work! its always cool seeing you adventure close to me in California! gives me ideas of places to go photograph!
Tinkerbell was seriously an amazing person. To be that way in the face of despair and to fix her place up the best possible way with what she could get her hands on. Imagine what she was like in her former life when she had a home and money. This really choked me up,as someone who was homeless for 6 months when he was 19 I know the emotional toll this life can take on you. I count EVERY LAST BLESSING I have. Thank you for this,Adam
+adamthewoo I think we tend to get lost in the past and find ourselves excited to see the lives that were once there. However, you showed everyone just how alive and still used the abandoned we so love, is used in a sort of sad positive way. At least those people have some sense of security, even for a night. Keep the awesome videos coming in, I'm living vicariously through you. Awesome adventures!
What a great video Adam. You never know what you will find on your adventures. You're such a genuine and sweet guy with a huge heart. Congratulations on doing such a sweet and kind gesture. Love you Adam.
This is a great video! I love to see the creativity in people! Especially the ones who seem to make something out of nothing,as well as take pride in their work AND themselves😉
This video took an amazing in depth turn Adam, I've watched it three times already and love how you filmed and just went very in depth. Most urban explorers would just edit it and move on, but kudos to you Adam for taking the time to film those people, and yes it truly does put things into perspective. Excellent job, as always Sir!.
Bless you! We are all human. Been homeless myself, Never dreamed it would happen to me. Lucky I was in a car. Having a smartphone with Facebook and vids like yours to watch got me through. I have much respect for you, Adam. Thanks for being a kind and decent human being.
What an amazing vlog, it turned into a very interesting documentary and you asked all the right questions too. It was brilliant. How ingenious was Tinkerbell?
Damn Adam...that was very sweet of you to help them. I shed some tears of happiness when you delivered the goods and that guy smiled and said "This for me?"
I don't understand why the police want them out of there so badly. They need shelter just like anyone else does. Is a basic human need. Would they rather have them on a park bench or in front of a grocery store? I think these buildings should be refurbished and used for the homeless.
yea i think these make perfect homes for them! i mean they abandoned them so why does it matter to the cops if they find a shelter.. nice of him to get them some groceries
+Melissa Isom I live within 100 yards from this place and these people are just making it trashier and trashier. The city has tried multiple times to come in and pick up the trash and re-paint these buildings and within weeks these people tag them up and leave more trash everywhere. They are the ones who started the fires. That building has been lit on fire twice an i am sure it was from them doing drugs. i agree people need shelter but ask yourself this. Would you want this building withing eyesight from your house? would you want your children playing outside while these vagrants are wondering around mostly on drugs. i know not all are on them but he only interviewed a couple out of the 50 living there
+Alan Fugitt you are so right! These buildings are an eye sore and just creating a much bigger problem. I could care less what other people say about how good that this place his here for them. No, this is a place these people are squatting in, taking advantage of and just completely ruining this part of town. Those buildings need to go!
Public health threat by means of various sanitation problems, including but not limited to garbage problems, rat problems, disease, fire and explosion hazards related stealing natural gas. Criminal activity in various forms, ….the list goes on and on. If that's not enough, what about the rights of this PRIVATE PROPERTY owner? Why shouldn't the police show an interest?
adam, that was so nice of you! Sometimes we don't appreciate what we have, but when we see this people that dont have nothing, makes me appreciate life a bit more. Better things will come your way for being good to this people.
Adam. Watching your videos is always entertaining. One of the reasons I watch your videos is that you are so down to earth and real, someone I see myself hanging out with. You are awesome for doing this for those people, keep doing you and I hope you have even more success!
Great video Adam. It's amazing how resourceful people are. Your approach to the people living there was awesome. Easy to forget how some people are getting through life.
With interviews, this is certainly takes the abandoned video series to a new level. It's newsworthy, as it documents humanity and real economic activity. This is not far from where I live, so I find it greatly interesting. Well done!
It's incredible when the law comes and tries to ruin things like this - as if forcing people out of a derelict property, where they have made some kind of home out of something completely unused and abandoned and to force them out onto the street or under a bridge etc....I understand the property has an owner (probably a bank that took over after the builders lost funding or went under) that can't have the risk of people there whether for insurance means or for the fact of trying to sell the property it just sucks for those who can truthfully make that property a live able place ...It really is incredible what some like Tinker Bell has done with their own little space and ingenuity that she could not have otherwise. Good on you Mr. Woo for hooking them up with a bit of supplies and food. I'm sure they enjoyed your visit and meeting a cool person who came to the "compound" for once...I'm sure they were suspicious at first seeing a random guy walking around filming !! Haha
They probably enjoyed the company, especially someone as non-judgmental as yourself. We could all end up homeless one day, I've seen it happen to some well-to-do folks that were otherwise very well off. Sad, but a fact of life. Sometimes the world falls out from under you.
There are people who are homeless who are just down on their luck, but the vast majority of them are long-term homeless because of drug addiction and/or mental illness. A lot of these people are desperate. You're walking around with a nice camera and they see drug/meal money just sitting there in your hand. They ended up being nice people and good on you for helping them out, but you should probably avoid going up into their domain without someone else with you.
I thought this was really cool. It gave a lot of insight on to how these people live, and how they can make something out of nothing. And the fact that they were so nice no matter what was incredibly heartwarming. Thank you for the wonderful video, Adam. Definitely the highlight of my day.
wow, that was powerful. really makes you reexamine one's own life. I really am lucky for what I have. you are unbelievable! I love your work, what else can I say!
what you did for those people is amazing, even if it was just a little bit, you probably helped more than you can imagine. thank you for being a good person!
yeah man, I live in banning... they do very little for the homeless... this compound is all the help this city offers. my friend ended up homeless. sleeping at the park. we spent a whole day going from building to building looking for help for him... everywhere said they only offer assistance for "women or women with children." it sucks... I mean, WTF do we pay tax for? shouldn't a homeless shelter be in every town? I mean we got 30+ fucking churches in banning alone. another 20+ in Beaumont. no homeless shelter (we taxpayers should have shit prepped in case we ourselves need to use it) and the city says it "cares"?????? yeah, it cares until you become homeless... then fuck you, you better leave town or we'll use the police to intimidate you. but I'm glad you showed this. maybe now this town will wake the fuck up.
Mr. Potato I live in banning also. been here 12 years. it's not until now that I'm seeing how horrible our town is. I heard there is a hidden shelter here in banning but for some sketchy reason it's not publicly acknowledged. only the city staff know about it and even then u have to ask the right person to get the info. I have a friend at the school district that mentioned it to me
+MrJeffy45 You shoot the Jack back and then try to find the Dr Pepper and then realize you need another shot in order to find the Dr Pepper and then another shot because you forgot what you were lookin' for and another shot because it's probably time for another shot and . . . one more shot and happy? You bet you are.
+MrJeffy45 You shoot the Jack back and then try to find the Dr Pepper and then realize you need another shot in order to find the Dr Pepper and then another shot because you forgot what you were lookin' for and another shot because it's probably time for another shot and . . . one more shot and happy? You bet you are.
You're a good man, Adam. This video, as you stated, really helps put things into perspective. These are good, hospitable, vulnerable people who invited you into their homes. I hope this influences others to go out into the world and help their fellow man. Even what may seem to be the smallest of gestures to one may be monumental to another. Definitely counting my blessings. Thank you for another great video.
Again why I have always enjoyed all of your videos. This is really good for all people to watch and see how other live. Sometimes we get completely caught up in our daily lives that we tend to forget that there is other lives going on out there in the world.
+Anthony Ricci That crossed my mind but the town isn't that big and the entire police force already knows they are there and visits them constantly. if they were a secret I would have never documented this
adamthewoo hello Adam love your work. i live in banning since 12 years back and somehing seems off about mu town for the last 5 years and I'm curious to hear what your true thoughts are about our city and its sketchy ways of doing things and our mountains that connect to hemet (the maze rock)???
Ok, I finally watched this coming back from vacation from work and catching up on your videos... Honestly like everyone else said, this documentary type of footage is gold. Not saying that should be the reason to prosper from somebody else"s bad luck, but the stories and the rawness of it is AWESOME Journalistic work. It was pure duck spit that you payed it forward to them and totally brightened there day!!! You are maturing in your videos and finding your way, keep it up buddy!!! 2016 is looking bright!
Really really good video! My heart sincerely goes out to and feels for people who find themselves having to live this way since there isn't any other way most of the time. It's actually inspiring to see people who just won't give up and WILL LIVE the best life that they possibly can without having anything (if that makes sense). Not to mention, all of the creativity and imagination that you see watching videos like this. They can take what alot see as "nothing" and make that "nothing" into something...like a home, a community, a family, etc. They might not be rich in money but alot of these people are super rich just in life itself. PS...ADAM THE WOO~ That's old school LOL*** LARGE MARGE LOL...TOTALLY LOVING THE SHIRT!!!!
+adamthewoo Ive been watching you since i was 16-17 Im not 20 but I took my years as a 18-19 year old travelling the country going to areas you have been or tried to. The first video I watched was the Abita Springs Louisiana UCM museum right here in my hometown. All I can say is keep on doing what you do maybe one day we can meet up and do some exploring together. Thanks Adam be safe and have fun
Whenever I see an abandoned location video I wonder if there are homeless people living there. I also wonder why all these abandoned buildings are not turned into living arrangements for the homeless. It doesn't look like these people are doing anything bad...heck Tinker Bell is making improvements on her little area. The homeless problem could be solved just by using all these abandoned buildings.
God bless you for giving these people a way to tell their stories and thank you for helping us to see the homeless as human beings with names and faces. What a wonderful video.
I was homeless sleeping in the parking lot of my job. I was getting sober at two months and a cop of all people who took time talking to me, ended up selling me a house for 15k. Im currently paying 325$ a month mortgage. Keep reading the bible, follow the fuckin rules, and shit pans out, on gods schedule.
+Tommy Northwood Your situation changed because the cop was a nice guy and attributing his kindness to a god is disrespectful. You don't have to be religious to be a nice person.
That new intro is lookin' good! I also love how this video started as urban exploration, but them became a look into the lives of these very interesting people. One of you best!
I like Tinkerbell Aaaannnd her friends. was that compound off a street called Ramsey? Used to be the main road to Palm Springs until the Freeway went through. Interesting times.
Adam you are one amazing person. The way you interact with people is very inspirational. You have a big heart and it seems to show in all of your videos. Thank you for being who you are and sharing a piece of your adventure and life with us! Looking forward to see you adventures in 2016! Happy New Year!!
You just want to see the strip show 🙈 Seriously you could probably put pieces of the video together, research it and figure out where it is but they will just buy a bag of meth and alcohol with it anyway so you won't really be helping much.
+K. Erica I honestly thought about that myself. I also bought them a bottle of jack daniels. Neither of which I personally approve of or partake of but I figured they are adults and if that helps em get thru the next few days then what the heck. Its the holidays !
+Cory Kamermans I was not talking to you!! you Americans sticking together jumping on my opinion...excuse me! It is a FACT that smoking shortens your life.. So if you think buying cigs is not going to do harm shame on you! But saying that love the videos :)
This definitely tugged at my heartstrings. Sometimes when I see abandoned buildings I have often thought, wow, what a waste. There are so many homeless people that could stay in those and appreciate the shelter. This just goes to show that part of humanity that we often forget about. Blessings take on many different meanings in life, don't they? Great video Adam. Thank you for sharing this.
i agree
+mellymuse1 Yes, that's true. People have to survive and they have to do what they have to do during these tough economic times. It makes no sense to let abandoned buildings sit empty when people can live in them. If the property owners were doing something with those properties, then that would be different. Abandoned properties shouldn't go to waste when there is a need.
+John East People should also have to pay taxes and get a job like the rest of us.
there's alot of abounded business bldgs where I live. I'm surprised homeless people don't squat in them they have been abonded for like 15+ yrs. the state I live in has a huge homeless problem especially in the winter.
+LuneyTune72 some people cant....so man up and help them.....otherwise STFU....
BLESS YOU "Brother" .. When I lived in that area .. I did my best to help them out myself .. Now I'm in Texas .. my Heart goes out to All of them .. I always keep them in my thoughts and prayers ...
loved the human element on this particular video. nice show of compassion and love, that could have easily gone the wrong way.
+Paul Hatcher thanks Paul
one of my fav videos adam! loved the twist in it myself. first time i see homeless people make use of abandoned locations.
JOSH your growing so fast(-:
+Exploring With Josh yea it was super cool. I want to start doing more of these types of videos
+aiden ventura lol
Kinda sick but he should have got some head at least from that homeless hooker for all that stuff...lol
I Live Down The Street From There
Happy New Year everyone. Stay positive and count your blessings
+adamthewoo nice new intro
+adamthewoo YES as you can see we are blessed these are the forgotten ones that no one but a few, like yourself ,care about, some are a little different in some ways , but still human , for them thank you !
+adamthewoo Adam! Probably one of the best vids you did.. That was nice of you to buy them some things.. It amazes me how people can use there imagination to come up with things off the grid... People need to realize there are many homeless that need a hand... HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU.....
+adamthewoo God Bless You,Adam!!
Did Large Marge really send ya!!
+adamthewoo Very nice of you and excellent video. I think it choked you up a little seeing what they have and don't have. Well done!
That one lady must have one heck of a background to be able to be that forward thinking. She put in a lot of work.
That was really awesome of you to get them some supplies.
Happy New Year.
I will say that it was very nice of Adam to bring back some supplies.
you know what Adam, the things that I complain about from day to day don't mean a single thing. This video should humble all of us and make us all realize how lucky and blessed we truly are. by far, the best abandon video you have done to date.
Blessings to you Adam for being a blessing to others by providing them with physical assistance and for treating them with courtesy and respect.
Pretty amazing, the direction this took. Obviously you were as surprised as we were. Very friendly and open people, in spite of going through some pretty tough times. And yes, seeing them living under such conditions, on a day to day survival level, does make one sit back and look around, at what we have and how lucky we are.
You bring so much good into this world, my friend. I really enjoyed this video.
That's so sweet of you to help them out! Adam, you are letting your light shine.
That woman is the "McGyver" of the homeless. She is making the best of what she has.
Hopefully the police haven't kicked her or any of the other homeless people out to arrest!
@@pjmclaughlin844 they are constantly having fires in there. It's dangerous.
@@SolSkinn A lot of "legal" places that have bribed off code officials are dangerous. At least it's a roof over their heads, it's a hard life. Gas lines are extremely dangerous, so agreed on that. I'd be cooking outdoors.
Years later back watching this again. I miss videos like this adam I hope you are well
This and other videos I have watched this week, remind me of how blessed I am. I have been jobless and broke a couple of times but never homeless. Thanks to God, friends and family.
Thank you for posting this, Adam. It made me really sad to see how others can live. It really makes you appreciate your own life and the things you have. Those people were so kind and friendly to you and you to them. It was nice to see the interaction. I hope and wish the best for them.
Adam, thank you so much for going to this location and giving us some insight into the lives of people who are "homeless."
I've seen homeowners do less with everything they have than these folks did with the little niche they've found for themselves.
Very beginning I thought this video was going to be not worth watching .BUT turned out to be very interesting. So nice of you to get those supplies for them
Thanks for brightening their day.
Wow! I loved how u corresponded with the homeless and showed how they lived. They seem incredibly smart.
Thanks so much for actually seeing the folks and talking with them. So often we tend to pretend they don't exist or that they are less than human beings. It is the American taboo to be homeless. For the rest of you...smile at a homeless person and see them shine.
Great video, Adam! Really does put things in perspective to be truly grateful for what I do have. That was really cool of you to help those folks out.
Man this video was great. I actually was in a very similar situation in Italy when I was exploring an abandoned cement factory. I noticed that on the top floors of some of the buildings there were people watching me while hiding behind the window frames. They seemed very frightened since there have been police raids there before to kick them out. They lived in really poor sanitary conditions and most of them looked like they needed medical help.
It's a sad world where there is enough for everybody yet some want it all to themselves.
Much respect for not just helping those residents - which is noble - but also getting to know them as people... hugs to you, Adam!
Really enjoyed the video! I'm glad you actually stayed and talked with the people! A lot of folks would get nervous and just leave, but you took the opportunity and turned it into something special!
+539 Productions I was a little hesitant at first but it all worked out for the best
I'm a Banning Native. Lived there in the 90's. Thanks for sharing.
What are you thoughts of Beaumont (less rural than banning or more)?
Haaat! You're a good guy Adam. Bless you
whenever I feel down on the world and think everyone is out for themselves there's people like Adam, bringing a glimpse of hope, Adam is good people and hope nothing but good things come his way.
Bo88y Beretta
When you're homeless, it's nice to have someone visit you, and not treat you like a homeless person. I know that from experience.
+Moon Hitsearth you were homeless?
Ben WN
For a while yes. I have real experience
Adam, congratulations on the shooting and editing of this documentary. It showed such empathy and told a story about real people that many of us never see. Kudos to you for you empathy and kindness!
Feels like there could have been a part two to this video.
What "Tinker Bell" did to the gas line does worry me though.
Adam since the first time a saw your videos I could tell there was something special about you ! Brother this one here brought me to tears !! My daughter and I watch you on periscope and both channels daily, weekly, hourly haha you sir are an amazing man. Thank you for being awesome !!!!
Such a great twist on your usual abandon building videos. Its so easy to see homeless people as sub human, but they are the same as any of us. Those ladies work as hard as most people at a 9 to 5 everyday. It was a bit tear jerking to see how proud she was of her home, as she should be, no matter how little she has.
All I can say Adam is God bless you brother, I know you make your Mom n Dad proud. There are so many organisations going all around the world helping and there is so much need right under our nose.
you're a good man Adam! a true Class act!
One of the most human act of kindness I have seen in a long time. Nice work, Adam.
Great video adam. I would love to see an update of these people in a month or two.
Well that was freaken Awesome dude,what u did at the end of the video help a fellow human being down on their luck,and u know God is going to repay you back 100 times more,God bless you big guy.
you're a good man for doing that. no one should have to live like this in America.
For sure ,Adam is a good person ! I think he felt sorry for those people and wanted to help them . Happy new year for you ,Adam , God bless you .
OMG that girl is so smart! I think of myself as pretty intelligent but I couldnt rig up some of that stuff
NICE of you Adam to get them some supplies. I think this will probably wind up being one of my favorite videos of yours
Awww.....I always watch and enjoy your videos, but you really touched my heart with this one. You are awesome for respecting and not judging the homeless who stay there, instead you went out your way and helped them with supplies and food...You are a kind man, a good man...I can tell. God bless you, and Have a very Happy New Year!
awesome work like always Adam! love the new intro and the direction this video went. such an awesome guy helpin them out! Keep up the good work! its always cool seeing you adventure close to me in California! gives me ideas of places to go photograph!
+ermahgerd Walrus thanks for the great comment and for watching
What an amazing gesture, purchasing those people some food and supplies. You rock !!
this is one of the most interesting things i've seen in a long time. great video!
Tinkerbell was seriously an amazing person. To be that way in the face of despair and to fix her place up the best possible way with what she could get her hands on. Imagine what she was like in her former life when she had a home and money. This really choked me up,as someone who was homeless for 6 months when he was 19 I know the emotional toll this life can take on you. I count EVERY LAST BLESSING I have. Thank you for this,Adam
Adam,
Great video! We get to see the abandoned, and have our lives put into perspective! Very cool!
+Jennie Dowdle yeah eye opening
+adamthewoo I think we tend to get lost in the past and find ourselves excited to see the lives that were once there. However, you showed everyone just how alive and still used the abandoned we so love, is used in a sort of sad positive way. At least those people have some sense of security, even for a night. Keep the awesome videos coming in, I'm living vicariously through you. Awesome adventures!
+adamthewoo where is this
What a great video Adam. You never know what you will find on your adventures. You're such a genuine and sweet guy with a huge heart. Congratulations on doing such a sweet and kind gesture. Love you Adam.
God bless you in helping
This is a great video! I love to see the creativity in people! Especially the ones who seem to make something out of nothing,as well as take pride in their work AND themselves😉
Thanks for going on adventures for me Adam. Haven't let my mum know.
Me to, I haven't let my mom know
This video took an amazing in depth turn Adam, I've watched it three times already and love how you filmed and just went very in depth. Most urban explorers would just edit it and move on, but kudos to you Adam for taking the time to film those people, and yes it truly does put things into perspective. Excellent job, as always Sir!.
+Kanaka Powa Moana thanks kanaka
my favorite video. they were so sweet.
so sad. if I was near there I would take them food also.
so sweet of you to buy them food. touches my heart.
Bless you! We are all human. Been homeless myself, Never dreamed it would happen to me. Lucky I was in a car. Having a smartphone with Facebook and vids like yours to watch got me through. I have much respect for you, Adam. Thanks for being a kind and decent human being.
What an amazing vlog, it turned into a very interesting documentary and you asked all the right questions too. It was brilliant. How ingenious was Tinkerbell?
Damn Adam...that was very sweet of you to help them. I shed some tears of happiness when you delivered the goods and that guy smiled and said "This for me?"
I don't understand why the police want them out of there so badly. They need shelter just like anyone else does. Is a basic human need. Would they rather have them on a park bench or in front of a grocery store? I think these buildings should be refurbished and used for the homeless.
yea i think these make perfect homes for them! i mean they abandoned them so why does it matter to the cops if they find a shelter.. nice of him to get them some groceries
+Melissa Isom I live within 100 yards from this place and these people are just making it trashier and trashier. The city has tried multiple times to come in and pick up the trash and re-paint these buildings and within weeks these people tag them up and leave more trash everywhere. They are the ones who started the fires. That building has been lit on fire twice an i am sure it was from them doing drugs. i agree people need shelter but ask yourself this. Would you want this building withing eyesight from your house? would you want your children playing outside while these vagrants are wondering around mostly on drugs. i know not all are on them but he only interviewed a couple out of the 50 living there
+Alan Fugitt you are so right! These buildings are an eye sore and just creating a much bigger problem. I could care less what other people say about how good that this place his here for them. No, this is a place these people are squatting in, taking advantage of and just completely ruining this part of town. Those buildings need to go!
Public health threat by means of various sanitation problems, including but not limited to garbage problems, rat problems, disease, fire and explosion hazards related stealing natural gas. Criminal activity in various forms, ….the list goes on and on.
If that's not enough, what about the rights of this PRIVATE PROPERTY owner? Why shouldn't the police show an interest?
Melissa Isom $$$
adam, that was so nice of you! Sometimes we don't appreciate what we have, but when we see this people that dont have nothing, makes me appreciate life a bit more. Better things will come your way for being good to this people.
Documentary Film Work! This is your calling Adam. Do you think they would have just talked to anyone?
+John Longo Instead of exploring abandoned properties, he can talk with people abandoned by society. :(
Adam. Watching your videos is always entertaining. One of the reasons I watch your videos is that you are so down to earth and real, someone I see myself hanging out with. You are awesome for doing this for those people, keep doing you and I hope you have even more success!
+LegitJames thanks for the kind words James. Happy new year
and that tinker bell lady is a bad ass she hooked that place up and Adam what a guy.
Adam you showed such compassion and respect for these folks. hugs
More accurately, Tweaker Bell. I had to give this one a thumbs up, even though I didn't want to.
I like how most of the homeless are so nice, makes me happy.
Great video Adam. It's amazing how resourceful people are. Your approach to the people living there was awesome. Easy to forget how some people are getting through life.
Wow this video made me feel very humble. Ive been kinda bummed about life lately, but at least my rent is paid, and i have food/water. 🙏🏼
With interviews, this is certainly takes the abandoned video series to a new level. It's newsworthy, as it documents humanity and real economic activity. This is not far from where I live, so I find it greatly interesting. Well done!
It's incredible when the law comes and tries to ruin things like this - as if forcing people out of a derelict property, where they have made some kind of home out of something completely unused and abandoned and to force them out onto the street or under a bridge etc....I understand the property has an owner (probably a bank that took over after the builders lost funding or went under) that can't have the risk of people there whether for insurance means or for the fact of trying to sell the property it just sucks for those who can truthfully make that property a live able place ...It really is incredible what some like Tinker Bell has done with their own little space and ingenuity that she could not have otherwise. Good on you Mr. Woo for hooking them up with a bit of supplies and food. I'm sure they enjoyed your visit and meeting a cool person who came to the "compound" for once...I'm sure they were suspicious at first seeing a random guy walking around filming !! Haha
This is the video that made me a true fan. Your kindness and thoughtfulness touched me and I hope others as well. You are a kind person, sir!
They probably enjoyed the company, especially someone as non-judgmental as yourself.
We could all end up homeless one day, I've seen it happen to some well-to-do folks that were otherwise very well off. Sad, but a fact of life. Sometimes the world falls out from under you.
Yeah just lose all self control and start sniffn and snorting all the drugs you can waste your money on. Fucking lowlife garbage
@@ndeepowder not everyone has that problem but yes someone is homeless cause of that
the happiest new years to you Adam. i cant wait to see what you have in store for us in 2016. thanks for all you do!
There are people who are homeless who are just down on their luck, but the vast majority of them are long-term homeless because of drug addiction and/or mental illness. A lot of these people are desperate. You're walking around with a nice camera and they see drug/meal money just sitting there in your hand. They ended up being nice people and good on you for helping them out, but you should probably avoid going up into their domain without someone else with you.
I thought this was really cool. It gave a lot of insight on to how these people live, and how they can make something out of nothing. And the fact that they were so nice no matter what was incredibly heartwarming. Thank you for the wonderful video, Adam. Definitely the highlight of my day.
wow, that was powerful. really makes you reexamine one's own life. I really am lucky for what I have. you are unbelievable! I love your work, what else can I say!
So grateful
you sir, are amazing
This just became my favorite video of yours Adam.
You should go back and see how they are doing adam
what you did for those people is amazing, even if it was just a little bit, you probably helped more than you can imagine. thank you for being a good person!
yeah man, I live in banning...
they do very little for the homeless...
this compound is all the help this city offers.
my friend ended up homeless.
sleeping at the park.
we spent a whole day going from building to building looking for help for him...
everywhere said they only offer assistance for
"women or women with children."
it sucks...
I mean, WTF do we pay tax for?
shouldn't a homeless shelter be in every town?
I mean we got 30+ fucking churches in banning alone.
another 20+ in Beaumont.
no homeless shelter
(we taxpayers should have shit prepped in case we ourselves need to use it)
and the city says it
"cares"??????
yeah, it cares until you become homeless...
then fuck you, you better leave town or we'll use the police to intimidate you.
but I'm glad you showed this.
maybe now this town will wake the fuck up.
Mr. Potato I live in banning also. been here 12 years. it's not until now that I'm seeing how horrible our town is. I heard there is a hidden shelter here in banning but for some sketchy reason it's not publicly acknowledged. only the city staff know about it and even then u have to ask the right person to get the info. I have a friend at the school district that mentioned it to me
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I live in banning to
is the compound still there? are there still people living in it if it is still there?
Adam you are the man. That is a real decent act of humanity just talking with them and taking the time to purchase some basic comforts for them.
You got them a bottle of Jack!!! Very Nice. Don't know if it's good with Dr Pepper??
Does Dr Pepper go good with a bottle of Jack???
+MrJeffy45 You shoot the Jack back and then try to find the Dr Pepper and then realize you need another shot in order to find the Dr Pepper and then another shot because you forgot what you were lookin' for and another shot because it's probably time for another shot and . . . one more shot and happy? You bet you are.
+MrJeffy45 You shoot the Jack back and then try to find the Dr Pepper and then realize you need another shot in order to find the Dr Pepper and then another shot because you forgot what you were lookin' for and another shot because it's probably time for another shot and . . . one more shot and happy? You bet you are.
+MrJeffy45 Yes, it does. I just had some the other night.
Ginger ale goes really good with Jack too.
You're a good man, Adam. This video, as you stated, really helps put things into perspective. These are good, hospitable, vulnerable people who invited you into their homes. I hope this influences others to go out into the world and help their fellow man. Even what may seem to be the smallest of gestures to one may be monumental to another. Definitely counting my blessings. Thank you for another great video.
Hey, looks like u got a NEW video for the beginning!
Again why I have always enjoyed all of your videos. This is really good for all people to watch and see how other live. Sometimes we get completely caught up in our daily lives that we tend to forget that there is other lives going on out there in the world.
+Dave Brown thanks Dave
Hopefully this video doesn't reach the wrong person and get these people kicked out of there.
Also,I've been subscribed since your New Orleans six flags video....and this is by far the best video you've done since. Keep up the great work, Adam!
+Anthony Ricci from the sounds of it they are roused from there all the time regardless of this video.
+Anthony Ricci That crossed my mind but the town isn't that big and the entire police force already knows they are there and visits them constantly. if they were a secret I would have never documented this
adamthewoo hello Adam love your work. i live in banning since 12 years back and somehing seems off about mu town for the last 5 years and I'm curious to hear what your true thoughts are about our city and its sketchy ways of doing things and our mountains that connect to hemet (the maze rock)???
Sadly the homeless got kicked out
Ok, I finally watched this coming back from vacation from work and catching up on your videos... Honestly like everyone else said, this documentary type of footage is gold. Not saying that should be the reason to prosper from somebody else"s bad luck, but the stories and the rawness of it is AWESOME Journalistic work. It was pure duck spit that you payed it forward to them and totally brightened there day!!! You are maturing in your videos and finding your way, keep it up buddy!!! 2016 is looking bright!
Using a brick tong to secure the door, the cops should leave these people to live there until it's purchased
Really really good video! My heart sincerely goes out to and feels for people who find themselves having to live this way since there isn't any other way most of the time. It's actually inspiring to see people who just won't give up and WILL LIVE the best life that they possibly can without having anything (if that makes sense). Not to mention, all of the creativity and imagination that you see watching videos like this. They can take what alot see as "nothing" and make that "nothing" into something...like a home, a community, a family, etc. They might not be rich in money but alot of these people are super rich just in life itself.
PS...ADAM THE WOO~
That's old school LOL***
LARGE MARGE LOL...TOTALLY LOVING THE SHIRT!!!!
Kimberly Thompson nothing wrong with living this way, 💥 it’s better in a lot of ways
Cool new intro
+FLUFFY GAMER thanks
+adamthewoo Ive been watching you since i was 16-17 Im not 20 but I took my years as a 18-19 year old travelling the country going to areas you have been or tried to. The first video I watched was the Abita Springs Louisiana UCM museum right here in my hometown. All I can say is keep on doing what you do maybe one day we can meet up and do some exploring together. Thanks Adam be safe and have fun
adamthewoo do you know what happened to these people ,especially tinkerbell ?
FLUFFY GAMER n
This just gave me so much joy and heart ache at the same time. You're an awesome man.
Whenever I see an abandoned location video I wonder if there are homeless people living there. I also wonder why all these abandoned buildings are not turned into living arrangements for the homeless. It doesn't look like these people are doing anything bad...heck Tinker Bell is making improvements on her little area. The homeless problem could be solved just by using all these abandoned buildings.
+FarfalleAlfredo she was very resourceful
If their is no money in it, they won't do it. To busy giving the illegals everything.
God bless you for giving these people a way to tell their stories and thank you for helping us to see the homeless as human beings with names and faces. What a wonderful video.
I was homeless sleeping in the parking lot of my job. I was getting sober at two months and a cop of all people who took time talking to me, ended up selling me a house for 15k. Im currently paying 325$ a month mortgage. Keep reading the bible, follow the fuckin rules, and shit pans out, on gods schedule.
+Tommy Northwood This comment made me smile. Keeping it real
God bless you ❤️
+Ben WN Had a job
+Tommy Northwood Congrats man, that's awesome. God bless.
+Tommy Northwood Your situation changed because the cop was a nice guy and attributing his kindness to a god is disrespectful. You don't have to be religious to be a nice person.
That new intro is lookin' good! I also love how this video started as urban exploration, but them became a look into the lives of these very interesting people. One of you best!
+CinemaSickness thanks man, really touched a nerve in me. Thanks for the comment
COB ....City of Banning
+William St.Marie Jr. makes sense actually. thanks for the comment
Adam - great video and thanks for the reminder that compassion still exists in this world.
I like Tinkerbell Aaaannnd her friends. was that compound off a street called Ramsey? Used to be the main road to Palm Springs until the Freeway went through. Interesting times.
Adam you are one amazing person. The way you interact with people is very inspirational. You have a big heart and it seems to show in all of your videos. Thank you for being who you are and sharing a piece of your adventure and life with us! Looking forward to see you adventures in 2016! Happy New Year!!
i would like to send them some money how could I do that mabe 200.00
proseinc proseic Give drug addicted homeless thieves some money. Sounds like a great idea!! Idiot
You just want to see the strip show 🙈 Seriously you could probably put pieces of the video together, research it and figure out where it is but they will just buy a bag of meth and alcohol with it anyway so you won't really be helping much.
Dude, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and have been absolutely transfixed by your work. Amazing stuff, man.
There is nothing like helping people but Did you think cigarettes was a good thing? Food yes but cigs hmm
+K. Erica i doubt a pack of smokes is going to make things any worse for them.
+K. Erica I honestly thought about that myself. I also bought them a bottle of jack daniels. Neither of which I personally approve of or partake of but I figured they are adults and if that helps em get thru the next few days then what the heck. Its the holidays !
***** Agreed.
+Cory Kamermans I was not talking to you!! you Americans sticking together jumping on my opinion...excuse me! It is a FACT that smoking shortens your life.. So if you think buying cigs is not going to do harm shame on you! But saying that love the videos :)
K. Erica I'm not an American. also i was not attacking you personally.