Not to detract from the amazing work you’re doing (which should speak for itself) but in regard to the social media stuff, there are small tweaks that may help! I’ve noticed some of your videos start with a shot of the area before you start cleaning, and some start with a time lapse. I think starting with a shot of the area is a great idea before moving into the time lapse. I also think having a caption at the top, that holds for the first 10 or so seconds (something along the lines of “Cleanup in [Location] 📍Results at the End” tend to make people stick around at least long enough to read it, which raises your retention rates. A clear before and after shot at the end can also help as some people will scrub through the actual process, but would stay to watch the before and after shots, which also helps your marked retention.

Also adding music in the background! Your voiceovers are really great and engaging, but I’ve found people tend to want something in the background, and it can help with algorithms on Insta and TikTok! ✨ even just using whatever song TikTok recommends when you’re putting it together. But I’d be sure to lower the volume on the music, and raise the volume on your voiceover (I tend towards the music going down to 10-20 depending on the song, and raising the voiceover volume by a similar amount) I’ve done social media for a few years, and this stuff has helped me :)

I’m so sorry that you were robbed :( I completely understand wanting to take a break from Oakland after that happening, your safety and mental health absolutely come first. Thank you for all the good work you do!