Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Skid Row in Los Angeles is a place that I always heard about since I was a kid. Its reputation as a homeless campground, where people suffer from complex social and mental health issues, is always glossed over when people think about Hollywood. But for the first time ever, I am going there to take you on an uncensored journey through one of the most notorious and dangerous hoods in the United States of America.
We’ll explore the environment of Skid Row, meet the residents, and dive into the challenges they face daily -- from lack of housing and healthcare to drug addictions.
This video is not just about showing the harsh side of life, but also about sparking conversations on what can be done to bring change.
My main goal in going to Skid Row is to shed light on the human stories behind the headlines and statistics because, at the end of the day, people are just people.
Whether you're familiar with Skid Row or hearing about it for the first time, I hope this video helps you understand the gravity of the situation and the humanity within it.
Huge thank you to Heidi, Dante, and the whole team at Midnight Mission for guiding me around Skid Row to tell this story. Since 1914, they've been doing amazing work to help those in need on the streets of LA. If you'd like to donate, then you can do so on this link: midnightmission.org/donate
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts in the comments down below. I'll see you in the next video!
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Skid Row in Los Angeles is a place that I always heard about since I was a kid. Its reputation as a homeless campground, where people suffer from complex social and mental health issues, is always glossed over when people think about Hollywood. But for the first time ever, I am going there to take you on an uncensored journey through one of the most notorious and dangerous hoods in the United States of America.
We’ll explore the environment of Skid Row, meet the residents, and dive into the challenges they face daily -- from lack of housing and healthcare to drug addictions.
This video is not just about showing the harsh side of life, but also about sparking conversations on what can be done to bring change.
My main goal in going to Skid Row is to shed light on the human stories behind the headlines and statistics because, at the end of the day, people are just people.
Whether you're familiar with Skid Row or hearing about it for the first time, I hope this video helps you understand the gravity of the situation and the humanity within it.
Huge thank you to Heidi, Dante, and the whole team at Midnight Mission for guiding me around Skid Row to tell this story. Since 1914, they've been doing amazing work to help those in need on the streets of LA. If you'd like to donate, then you can do so on this link: midnightmission.org/donate
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts in the comments down below. I'll see you in the next video!
#usa #california #travel
✅ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel by clicking here ➞ youtube.com/channel/UC0Ize0RLIbGdH5x4wI45G-A
▶️ Watch my favorite videos ➞ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhiP3P44ul3Y8LDbhXJmhVsVWcpe-7O4O
Thank you to ElevenLabs for dubbing my videos into Spanish, French and Portuguese! If you want to learn more about their amazing technology, click this link: elevenlabs.io/drew_binsky
I wrote a book called JUST GO, with exclusive travel stories & tips to inspire you on your next adventures! Grab it on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/6biKO
Get your annual travel insurance plan with Allianz: https://shorturl.at/VztfJ
FIND ME ON:
► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/drewbinsky
► TIK TOK: tiktok.com/@drewbinsky
► FACEBOOK: facebook.com/drewbinsky
► YOUTUBE 2ND CHANNEL: https://rb.gy/a65sj
👨🏻🦰 WHO AM I?
I'm Drew Binsky and I have been to EVERY country in the world (197/197). I make documentaries about interesting people and cultures in faraway places. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel because I think it's the best education that you can get. And our planet is beautiful!
MOST POPULAR YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
► He Is The Ice Man: y2u.be/VF8dkjEdKNo
► Tallest Humans on Earth: y2u.be/u03kNQNclGY
► He Hasn't Slept Since 1962: y2u.be/EDx1JvPEtxs
► 3 Things You Can't Do in North Korea: y2u.be/mNsx0Nqryos
► Why is Everything Free in Pakistan?: y2u.be/CWeWxl7ruGE
🙏 GET IN TOUCH!
► Website: world.drewbinsky.com
► Email: partnerships@drewbinsky.com
