Oakland Tent City Homeless Encampment in VR180

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Derrick Soo worked as a government contractor with over three million dollars in the bank when the recession hit and he lost everything. Derrick's life then snowballed to living in a tent homeless in Oakland, California.

What started as just a small tent encampment grew to a much larger tent city where homeless people found support and community. Oakland took notice that Derrick and other homeless residents cleaned up the area. The city started to provide trash pickup and Porta Potty portable toilets.

Even though tent cities provide some basic support and are better than just being outside, homeless encampments should not even exist. We need your help to advocate for more support services and more affordable housing.

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Producer: Mark Horvath
Producers/Editors: CreatorUp! & Jordan Mann
Associate Producer: Peter Jung
Spatial Sound Design: Noctvrnal
Camera: Kevin Kunze
Recorded on: Insta360 EVO

Very special thanks to Matthew Celia

Special thanks to YouTube and VRScout for inviting Invisible People to be a part of the VR Creator Lab.

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[derricksooEOAdvocate]

Thank you for your support & kind words.

[jwsuicides]

That gentleman did everything right, was responsible, and look how he got treated. It would kill some people but here he is helping to give people safety, hygiene, community. A beautiful person.

Would this be a community where the tiny house ideas would help? She said there: give us the materials, we'll make a warehouse habitable.

Love to all of them. X

[pauliephets]

He is so smart and caring for his fellow community. City of Oakland needs to hire him. Derrick, I pray you win for Mayor 2020 ! You know the changes that need to happen and have experienced it, and I wish you the best in succeeding.

[vivalaleta]

I so love this dude. My losses weren't in the millions but it was all I had worked for all my life and I have a bad tendency to sit around and cry. That Derrick Soo made things better, not only for himself but for the homeless around him, is so noble. We have to live as well as we can where we find ourselves.

[Schabo]

Derrick...what a man ! They can take away everything from you.But not your knowlegde and experience to get things starting again ! He is a real leader !

[littledotti]

Its your calling.The world needs people like you. The universe reached out and chose you. Natural Leader. You make us all proud.

[rebeccaswilling]

Anyone can end of homeless. It’s good that this man is doing something positive for these ppl

[Topg]

Derrick May God bless you for the work you are doing. Your work inspires me.

[olonzoammonsjr]

It's so good to see a place for homeless people this worlds needs help❤❤❤

[bostondefranco]

MR. DERRICK GRATITUDES TO WORK AND HELP HOMELESS CITIZENS IS SOMETHING LIKE AN HONEST HOSPITABLE PEOPLE FROM THE PHILIPPINES...

[ecclairmayo]

The puppies are just too cute! I'm glad they are able to bring some comfort to these people.

[vladbcom]

Heartwarming story. What a man. Wish him and his community all the best!

[hisword]

God Bless ALL homeless folks-! They have a VERY SPECIAL place in my HEART-!! xx

[deborrastrom]

I can't stop sharing this and watching Invisible people! My son was homeless for a few year's off and on. Now I am wanting to help change this epidemic with Him....blessings making me cry.

[peggyclinton]

I am praying for you and everyone dealing with homelessness.

[zlpjiif]

I have my fingers crossed for you, Mr. mayor 2022 :) you’re a really good person

[golden]

I'm really inspired by this guy. A true leader in my book and these are his people and this is his story. I really need a documentary on this man when he becomes Mayor

[tonyl]

That was awesome to see a controlled environment for the homeless where these people although down on their luck have a bathroom, shower & wash station! Most of all a protected environment!

[keb]

Another great video that is helping spread positive awareness so much! Bless your heart brother!

[planetwalker]

Having "roles" and things to do in a community helps people continue to feel productive. So important, rather than getting swallowed up in emotions.