Homeless Encampment Takes On City And Wins Land
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2023
- Holly Porter, a quadriplegic homeless woman living in a tent in Sacramento, was the inspiration and co-founder of Camp Resolution, a self-government encampment run by the unhoused people who live there. A group of homeless women rallied behind Holly to push the city of Sacramento to get her into housing.
Around 60 unhoused people call Camp Resolution home. The city supplied 34 trailers; however, the living conditions within these trailers are constrained, as inhabitants are prohibited from using essential appliances like microwaves, stoves, and air conditioning. This limitation forces residents to primarily utilize the trailers for shelter, although the Sacramento heat renders them excessively hot.
At the forefront of the battle for unhoused individuals' rights stands Crystal Sanchez, president of the Sacramento Homeless Union-an advocacy organization committed to securing housing for those in need. Drawing from her own experience of homelessness, Crystal's dedication has positioned her as a driving force in aiding Sacramento's unhoused population.
The City of Sacramento aggressively tried to intimidate Camp Resultion's residents to leave, but after a series of actions and passionate testimonies at the City Council, the city reversed its threats to raid the camp. Instead, it has agreed to lease the property to Camp Resolution for no money.
In addition, the new lease binds city officials to an agreement: The people in Camp Resolution cannot be moved from the parking lot until every resident has been placed into permanent, stable housing.
Camp Resolution stands as a testament to the proactive strides unhoused individuals are taking to improve their own lives amidst governmental shortcomings. In stark contrast to the sanctioned encampments emerging in cities throughout the United States-a direct consequence of these cities' ineffective homelessness policies-Camp Resolution distinguishes itself by its origin and administration. It is conceived and operated by the very unhoused individuals who call it home. Remarkably, this initiative manages to achieve its objectives at a mere fraction of the cost that cities expend on erecting tents on parking lots or tiny shack villages, politically referred to as tiny homes, which they are not!
Since our visit to Camp Resolution, Holly Porter has been placed into housing. The City of Sacramento continues to criminalize homelessness, often up to four sweeps a day.
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I've been homeless myself 3 times so far and about to be again. I just wish people would know that not all homeless people are drug addicts and alcoholics. I got depressed when I lost my son. I have decided if I ever get in the position to do so, I want to help the homeless
I don't know if this will give you some strength but please try thinking on a global scale
You are not homeless
Let me explain
There's people living in parts of Africa in mud huts bamboo leaves huts are they homeless people living in caves in Afghanistan are they homeless people living in teepees in parts of Siberia Russia where it's very cold are they homeless the difference between us and them is that they hunt for their food and we don't
We wasn't put on mother earth to pay bills every 30 days if birds/deers could talk would they say that they are homeless it's all on your outlook on things
Peace and blessings to you
@@nymelemorgan8074FACTS, no one is HOMEless, but HOUSEless. The Earth is OUR home.
Once one is born into this world, you have inherited it. All the fruits, vegetables, grains, and cattle one likes and can manage.
“Govern-ment” (control/controller-minds) have been domesticated and dumbed down to be docile.
@@MrBrianpdj like minded people attract each other
We have to enlightened each other thank you for the gem as well brother
It's sad that the very thing that gives Life WATER they found a way for us to pay for it
👍🏿🤝🏿🙏🏿💪🏿 peace and blessings
I hope your situation gets better seriously that's rough
"hold fast to what is fine"! (1Thessalonians 5 ;21)
I am from Sacramento and can offer some perspective. Apartments *start* at $1000 a month, a lot of working people, especially ones with kids, cannot afford an apartment. We have a lot of working people who are struggling to pay rent, we have a number of working people---like some in this video---who are houseless because of how expensive it is.
Absolutely! I’m on the east coast and rents are astronomical here too. There are no apartments here for less than 1000 to 1200 a month. It’s so out of wack! How a can people maintain!
Then they shouldn’t have had all those kids! Full stop.
I feel for those people. Being homeless is not what it sounds like. People work day and night to keep themselves alive. They may not have the best environments to thrive in, but they still manage to live day by day as if it would be their last.
It’s really not that way at all for the majority of homeless but nice fantasy there. 🤷🏻♂️
Not everyone can afford to rent with these high prices! My busbar and I work full time and still can only afford an extended stay hotel! We were living in a tent after covid took our homes and jobs. We don't do drugs or drink! We haven't been able to fully recover!
They do not want to help the homeless . Homelessness is a major business for these pathetic states . I'm so sorry for all of you . I have been homeless before , it's scary :( I send you all so much love and prosperity! God bless !
This shouldn’t be….. this could easily be me and my kids if not for my mom and step dads help….. everyone deserves a safe place with adequate shelter.
Holly needs online crowd funding raised for her. Its horrendous to see someone who needs to be in hospital - homeless
Agreed. The hospitals in LA will literally drop patients off on skid row, still in a hospital gown. Governments/big business does not care one bit about humans. It’s a shame. 😢
Cool but take down the political flags if you want public support
I wish I lived closer to Sacramento because this is an awesome idea and I'd love to not only help, but to become friends with these wonderful people fighting for their own dignity.
That is very good of you. God bless you!🙏
If you really want to help, you will find a way to get there. I drove from Utah to California, Portland, and then Seattle to help people. It's actually a blessing and an adventure to be able to help the less fortunate.
It's going to get worse if they don't step up and create housing.
Building affordable housing, especially for disabled people,senior citizens, veterans,working class renters- all who make up a lot of the homeless population,seniors most definitely- need affordable housing,as there's a permanent housing shortage. Been this way 42+ years now. Since 1980. With all the millions of people who got here or were born since that year, a mass building campaign is LONG overdue !! The best way to help homelessness and help homeless people, is to lobby both City And politicians, and demand that housing actually. must get built right away ! It's way cheaper than jails, shelters and agencies. Studies prove this. Most people really hate being homeless. Few actually choose to be homeless. Not all homeless people are drug addicts and drinkers. Or crazy. It's stereotyping and bigotry to claim that ALL homeless people are criminals.
@@JulieSevelson-nb9nj well said. 👏
All those trailers need is solar panels, chargers and batteries. Under $2000 per trailer could power all appliances in them. And no bill from a power company.
Good idea. I hope they have ideas to raise money for these from the community.
@@tmusa2002 Fitting solar panels and batteries to RVs would be a capital investment. Not like renting motels which is an endlessly money pit.
Told to leave my mums home about 3 years ago before Christmas so with no accommodation Christmas eve had my bags packed walking out the door.
Thank goodness I'm gone the family violence got to much
It's like Grapes of Wrath out here, 100 years later.
I hope all of these people have found or at least find a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What wonderful people ❤️ They deserve only the best ❤️
Always praying for us all!🙏💯💖👊
Thanks!
Thank you
This is an excellent idea. Now the government needs to follow up with their promises. Everybody deserves to have a roof over their head.
Nobody deserves anything for free. What everyone deserves is affordable housing!
You all are awesome. I love seeing this.
This is great! The government is awful. Shame on the government once again.
I love this concept, if the government refuses to be part of the solution, we should come together to find our own solution. Personally, a dream of mine is to create a tiny home community for the homeless that is self governed and somewhat self sufficient. Homelessness is the true epidemic in our country. As the rich get richer, more and more Americans are becoming homeless. Most of us are one paycheck, one life changing incident away, from being on the streets. Things desperately need to change. I go to work and find my coworkers van parked in the lot with their family inside of it, out in the Florida heat, while he is inside working. It’s not right. Everywhere I go there are people living in their cars. It’s not just Cali, it’s everywhere.
Not one single person living in the U.S should be homeless. Unacceptable and it breaks my heart. We have our noses stuck in other countries businesses and we are sending billions elsewhere. We have to take care of home first and if there are extras you send those to aid other countries. There is so much unused land that could be used as homeless camps. Provide pods with beds, air and heat and a community shower. Ridiculous. Shame on us.
How many Homeless Veterans are there in the United States while we send BILLIONS to the Ukraine?
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The Oligarchy has defeated the Democracy. We are reduced to homelessness or slavery. The 1% own everything. There is no commons.
In order for me to get any financial assistance from the government San Francisco wanted me to sell my paid off registered good condition and insured rv. The system is sometimes ass backwards. I understand this type of leverage to get those RVs that are not structural safe and those creating a huge fire hazard or dumping there waste in anything other than a sewer system, but they need to have exemptions for those that are safe livable conditions. Needs to be a case by case basis
If it was a free country that wouldn't be an issue. The USA won't help you unless they can CONTROL you. Fascism in America is nothing new.
Stay strong dear people. You are a wonderful community.
This is a really, really good documentation. Thank you for this valuable work. I have great respect for these people and that they come together and fight for their rights. I wish everyone only the best. Stay strong and don't lose heart. Thanks for uploading. God bless you.
Thx for the video!
They need to have an “Adopt a Site” campaign where people can pay the electric bill for a site. They are on the right track.
Yes! that would be really Good! 😇
I would love to have one of these RVs to live in. Im homeless and I understand the perception, not saying they’re sounding stingy. Just saying that I’d be thankful to have the safety and comfort, privacy of that location. And to fight for vital electricity is understandable
So glad they have a roof over their heads and a bed and room to put their belongings and not be forced to constantly move. They have a place that is theirs.
They need to at least get a public tap and picnic tables in there;
Plus, there get some public restrooms and showers would be so helpful.
Haul water in five or ten gallon jugs until then.
They should save up for a couple large solar panels each to at least charge their phones.
Churches could pitch in and help bring water in and maybe a power power.
You guys are amazing! I'm on the other side of the world but i'd love to support you in any way i can.❤
Camp Resolution 🙌
What a special place, a great concept.
Invisible People has had some awesome content, and this could be one of the best.
I hope lots of these camps are formed all across the country.
I meant to add I'm watching a documentary now and this tears at my heart
Awesome! Good job everyone. Don't back down! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
We need online vetting system for elders, singles, parents, disabled, and veterans to become roommates and share the criminal rents and survive off the streets!
My heart goes out to all the people in the world experiencing this kind of issue
All it takes is a lifetime of bad decision making.
Just wanted to say I love what you do and you inspired me to do what I do today. My wife and I have been watching your channel for many years. Come take a peek if you get a chance at my journey to help as many homeless people I can with supplies. I remember when you started out giving out the socks. #inspired
She didn't lie when she said being homeless is a full time job. Y'all, we could all do better for each other. Family byproxy.
Very interesting.
Stay strong! Anyone of us can have the rug pulled out. Human being first.
They should have more like this every where
they are human beings who deserve a home
❤Good For You 🎉All ❤
I pray for all the homeless nationwide 🙏🏽
These people are civil, intelligent, articulate, thoughtful, kind-may they be allowed to maintain & sustain this community for as long as it’s needed. 🙏
I don’t understand why being poor is stigmatized-what people should fear or condemn is poor CHARACTER, not a lack of financial means. There are lots of hard-working, intelligent, capable people who have never had agency in life, SOLELY due to being born into poverty. They don’t know how to mobilize themselves above a working class existence, BUT they will always have their aptitudes and strength & beauty of character.
Conversely, some people who have money are the epitome of evil and all things demonic, yet somehow, society perversely correlates big bank accounts w/ high worth as a human. 😢
Great story
They are all just sweet angels.
Where I live. We have a housing program called Community Housing. It's being phased out by government. 😢 but it's a housing co op run by the tenants. Votes happen. Meetings happen. We paid a little extra for things like solar panels. Mine sadly got taken over by a private company. But still government housing. It's in South Australia I'm in Adleaide. If you google Community housing in south Australia to get any tips that may help you fight the powers that be there. I know different places different ways of doing things. But if just 1 thing will help that's good. ❤
The city cannot get a power generator from the airport, (meant to power up planes), over there for the trailers to plug into for AC? water supplied for showers and running water for the kitchen sinks? How about a rent to own plan for those trailers?
That's not a very big place. I hope you can find more placement.
I am constantly amazed that Americans know the solution to this - a system of financial housing support, and social housing, like we have in Europe, but they condemn it as "socialist".
Yes but they have no obligation to get off drugs or find work. I think it just spits in the face of people who work dam hard for their money. I don't want to pay taxes for a bunch of people who have made poor life decisions. To get free housing and welfare!!!
If you ever watched videos from this channel you would know that most of these people didn't necessarily make poor life decisions and their homelessness was merely the result of economy, layouts or other factors (lgbt youth shunned by family) No need to generalise or make conclusions that might be totally off for many of them
@@galegrazutis964
@@galegrazutis964 But that's just crabs in the bucket mentality and in the end is just you wrongfully bothering other innocent people with your coping about the fact the government is robbing you under threat of violence. That's not their fault. They're not taking any money from you.
@@galegrazutis964
People who get housing generally have a way easier time getting off drugs (if on them) and getting a job. Not having housing is a huge roadblock for both.
@galegrazutis964 b7t you don't mind corporate welfare billionaires taking your tax dollars Trump hasn't paid his fair share years + but it's OK
I wonder if everyone is homeless in America who lives the houses of America 😢😢😢
Good job
Good luck!
What we need are mass housing options like apartments or condos combined with good public transportation
I'm curious; Are there any expectations or goals towards rehabilitation? I like the idea of a homeless community coming together to make a safer place, but what is the endgame with this system? I know they say they're going to embarrass the government by doing what the gov can't, and as a government hater I always love to see that ambition. The reality of the problem is that they're still completely reliant on donations, and I don't see any coherent plan for the peoples' upward progression. If these shelters aren't used as a transitionary step on their ladder upwards, the people will continue to live there which would essentially become their home. Which then of course keeps that spot taken up for anyone else who could be trying to climb themselves out of the hole.
Chris, with all due respect - GOALS OF REHABILITATION? Homelessness is NOT a character flaw. For every $100 increase in median rent, homelessness increases 9%. Most people using drugs and drinking live in apartments and houses. The cities with the highest drug use DO NOT have the highest homelessness, however, where rents are skyrocketing - homelessness grows!
@@InvisiblePeople Rehabilitation is a word that covers far more than just drugs. Just as hospitals rehabilitate injured patients to move freely again, and animal rescue rehabilitates wildlife to survive on it's own, these people need a plan of action to restore their independence. That's what I'm curious about. I know that rent is ridiculous, and everyone knows the government is more useless than the Apple watch. Waiting on the government to set things straight is essentially hopeless. So what other plans are taking place to step these people up into their own homes?
@@Chris.Holcomb, with all seriousness, if we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to grow. Then we have computers killing jobs. I was in an airport last week that had an automatic floor sweeper going around the terminal. We have a perfect storm of homelessness coming. Yes, the government is stuck on stupid, but there is no other way to change policy.
I`m in the UK. we have a big homeless problem here like anywhere but I`m absolutely shocked and disgusted that a quadripeglic woman is homeless. I`ve never seen that in the UK but it might be our future as our health and social care industry collapses and gets completely privatised. America is a very money oriented, greedy, ruthless country and culture if they can allow this to happen. I`m not saying 330 million Americans are like this but the mainstream culture is not good. It`s sickening and horrifying.
Such a simple solution, give them the power in these campers and let these folks go to work, charge a monthly fee to cover the expenses, give these folks their dignity and life back. California get with it!!
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Their treatment reminds me of Grapes of Wrath
Nothing has changed. Capitalism is a failure now just as it was then.
What a shame that our humanity has shrunk to brute beasts, I take my hat of to these people great respect and love to all of them. Broke my heart poor lady, she is so lovely and how those things that call themselves men who basically left her daughter to drown. As they have sown shall they reap. God has a lot to say about loving our neighbour as ourself, love kindness compassion and empathy where is it? We are all going to be judged. For those who know to do good and does it not that is sin. I love your little community may God bless you all.
You can get RV batteries or Jackery, Bluetti power boxes with 200W sollar panels on your motor homes and you get FREE ELECTRICITY. A few hundreds bucks aint nothing.
$4000 a month to provide tents and 2 meals a day for reach homeless person? No wonder the CEOs of these non profit pay themselves millions a year.
We need this in Seattle!!!!!!!!❤
Self governed encampments... that sounds like a town. Towns have rules and need to provide services.. that costs money. Nothing is ever going to be free people.
After pouring almost 7 billion dollars into homelessness for 10 years, it only tripled. You get rid of homelessness, you take away jobs from people “helping” these homeless people. It’s never going away. We need stop depending on the government for help.
The Homeless Industrial Complex---some people are making tons of money "addressing homelessness." I think in vacaville they built 5 tiny houses, basically Tuff Sheds, for $100K a piece. Such a joke!
Those trailers in storage would get too old to be used by city, waiting for another disaster to haul them out anyway! rent to own them out now!
These citizens are making it happen.
The organisation’s that are funded by the government just eat up valuable resources needed to help the vulnerable.
These ppl obviously know what they’re doing. Sounds like it will work if implemented across the nation. Being homeless sucks , I’m currently homeless and waiting lists are years long out here. In Philly
STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH
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I became homeless again this year and it's been a battle everyday to stay happy and alive it is thanks to Jesus that I'm alive and "thriving" at all thank you God for keeping me safe I pray everyone reading this is safe and finds joy in the little things and may God give you a home in His kingdom 🩷🫂
Why don't you just buy a house?
I want to encourage you in you walk with Christ as being homeless is a hard endevour. 1 Corinthians 1:18- For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Stay strong in Him and God bless you!
What was the reason that you became homeless again? Do you have family members whom you can reunited and stay?
Maybe you could stay at Jesus's bachelor pad. I heard he has the new Xbox!
STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH
This is what im tryin to get other homeless people to do where im at
Imagine being HOUSELESS without an ID Card.
That takes everything to a whole new level of f***ery for those impacted by systemic corruption.
Even if the government gets you into housing.I am confuse who is gonna pay the bills?The electric and trash and water?Just the basic ?Then how you gonna eat ?
As a taxpayer, you pay huge money per homeless person outside. Housing people saves lives and saves money.
Let's send billions to support other country's wars, but leave our homeless hurting!?!?? 😡😡😡
God Bless
@WillProwse 10:25 looks like something a man with your knowledge, your skills and your industry connections could make a difference with.
I know you have history of homelessness too. You were fortunate enough to build your own way out. Some people need a leg up to climb out.
Over to you Can you help these folks?
It's burden of it, Sincerely feel fer ya. Wish you well
That is amazing why can't the government this buy some land and put trailers on it for the homeless people on gate it today get permanent housing music doing it they could do the same thing all these areas gaited in and put trailers there and have put the homeless in them somebody moderate they don't care
Jesus. A quad who is homeless and the police/fire not helping but actively harming this handicapped person. Not that you don’t hear about police targeting and harassing and assaulting and even murdering the most helpless people. What a horrific POS country we live in: where poverty is viciously punished and wealth is redistributed to the most wealthy. Good for these people.
Where is this at? I need a place to park my rv. I am in venice ca its getting hard out here to find parking
Yes id like one
Scary amounts of money the state channels towards homelessness with such little to show in return and so little accountability. Looks like a scandal to me.
Homeless happens when you can't pay the rent by working at a job with low wages. Maybe other stuff compounds the situation as well. It's not about being a junkie all the time, and being a junkie can be helped, too.
Gid bless yall fir fighting for our homeless citzens i was sweot in Amarillo Texas over two months ago im on social security stay in motel for two weeks then back on streets until i get my check i have to buy food texas has not issued my food stamps yet i do have cash app if you want to help thanks n god bless this trailer home park
Word from one who was there...
The probability of getting Social Security Disability is extremely low in California.
This is one of many reasons why Californians are leaving the state!
The probability of attaining Social Security Benefits exponentially increases when applying in another state.
Have you done/are interested in doing any coverage on the proposal to legalize tent encampments in Hamilton ON? Be interested to hear the activist perspective on that
I know this ..I was on the street for 6 + years ...
GOD bless you & thanks for sharing your testimony!🙏
How in the hell did they have all these resources in these Rvs? , but they can't be used?
U have to pay taxes on ur house… so u have to pay registration on ur motor or recreational vehicle…
According to the tracl record, if this goes well, the goverment will step in and shut it down
Why don't we take that money for a thousand a month and help them get apartments
That's more than enough to rent an apartment
Here for engagement
Is there a state in America that IS DOING a good job combating homelessness??
Thats a tough deal. People need help.
if only any of these comments had to live directly next to this camp which isn’t fit for human habitation and deal with the consequences of having this directly next to their neighborhood as i do, these videos will always make it seem like these communities are well oiled machines when in fact it perpetuates the issues that are already going on in the disadvantaged community of old north sacramento
Name one suburb that’s a well oiled machine, and everyone gets along and police are never called? Humans are humans. The truth is, this, Camp, shouldn’t exist at all. The solution is housing!
I would add, people that are homeless are going through layers upon layers of trauma, and it just really sucks living outside. If you were homeless, how would you behave? I’m not justifying bad behavior. Just trying to put it into perspective.
This may be a way to stem a great deal of the problems associated with homelessness. Think of the money waisted by the present system!
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This comment makes a lot of sense!!!👍
There is no such thing as permanent housing. Why do these people think they are uniquely entitled to something no one else in the state has?
Almost....
IT'S BETTER THAN NOTHING AT ALL
Unfair
no, new housing and universal housing policies and especially taxes on wealth and generational wealth transfers will fix the problem. 😅