Would you give a homeless person money?

Arranged Love= Archering in Dark

What will he do with money? Hot drinks, Drugs....!

I would rather buy him a small one room house, and even get him a job so can come back on track. Just giving money won't do anything.

You give me $50000 and he would smoke them behind drugs.

If he is in need of medical help, I would take him to the doctor.

TRIXIE

i give. h*ll, that could be me some day..

popeyetcj

no i will not give them money, but i will be more then willing to give them food. Money can be taken and spent on alcohol or drugs. I have meant homeless people in rest areas across the nation, I have made them supper, given them self heating cans of soup and crackers and soda pop. but i have never given them money.

Chances68

I do. I admit that manhy of them will just use it to buy beer with or whatever, but I don't care. First, if someone asked in a bar, I would probably buy them a beer anyway. Secondly, I always figure "there but for luck and the grace of the Gods go I."

CuriousBob

If they're genuinely homeless and not just con artists then yes. Often, instead of money I'll buy them a burger or a sandwich or something. The crooks usually just walk away when I offer but the truly needy get thrilled by the prospect and devour the meal when they get it. That tells me that the person was truly hungry and anyone who goes hungry in this country obviously has real problems and needs our help.

One other plus to giving a little is it boosts ones self respect and reminds us that we have abundance and are successful. You can give a shrink thousands to try to make you feel worthwhile, or you can give someone who may be in need a few bucks and actually be worthwhile. Such a bargain!

bayou_babe1111

i'll give food, occasionally money. i've volunteered at the shelter many days, trust me, if they say they're hungry - its better to give them the food. if they say they need clothes - bring them clothes.

justclicktherubyslippers

I was with my kids at a Hardees one day and there was an elderly gentleman that was counting change from his pocket before he got in line. I gave him a few dollars. That is all I carry with me most of the time. It felt good to help him get a bite to eat. I think if a person is trying to do the right thing then help should be provided. I dislike having to pay higher taxes to help home owners that are sitting home and not working somewhere on a daily basis. Work is available in many places but people don't want to take a job where they have to work up a sweat.

Jackanater

No I will not. I will buy them some food. If you give them a few dollars for food, They may spend it on drugs or booze.

Sandy Ego

It depends, I do sometimes, esp. if they are handicapped.

broker472000

I was driving home from work after midnight one night..there sitting by the red light trying to cross the street was a man in a wheelchair..with no legs!! I felt just awful for him..I made a U-turn and pulled up beside him to hand him a few bucks..he had never asked..He was so grateful..He was toothless and dirty and my heart just broke for him...I know God loves him, too..I help every chance I can for somebody I thinks need a couple dollars....If you do good, good will always come back to you...

D D

No. I used to offer to buy them a meal, that way I know they are not using it to buy drugs or booze. Then one day I watched one of them get on the same commuter train I did, and then saw them use their key to enter the same apartment building I lived in. There are to many of them that dress the part because it's easier to pretend you are destitute and beg than it is to get a job like the rest of us.

I don't work in the big city any longer so I rarely see them, but when I do have to go downtown I just walk right past them.

KalynnW

i have been scamed out of over$40 by this lady who had a really heartbreaking story. and i felt like i should help her out. turns out her story was on the news for being a scam.turns out she was a crack adict. you can't always tell. this is my thoughts and most homeless missions etc tell you to do the same. if someone is begging for money because they are hungry, etc. take them to a store or resturant and buy them a meal, or a snack etc. or if you have food items with you give them that. but don't give them money. you never know what they will use it for. and there are professional 'beggers' who make more/hour than i do working full time. just by sitting on the corner asking people for money. i followed a guy who had a really bad limp. and was dressed in rags. as he turned one corner his limp was less. when her turned the next it was gone, and when he turned the corner after that he got into a really nice car that i couldn't afford... i was pissed. and i will never give homeless people money ever again... walk by with a mcdonals job application or something. there are programs that teach these people job skills. there really is little excuse for poverty in north america. it's the working poor that really need your help. but because they have a job we don't give them our money.

Danger V

Yes well where i live there a homless person by a starbucks i once gave to then i saw him accualy go in a buy a coffee..so now every time i see him i give him a little cash.

Girliegirl

I would if I had the cash and not just a 1 or 2. You don't see many homeless people where I'm from. I'm sure they are out there, but it's a pretty small community. It's not like Washington DC or Philly where you see them often, so if I see a person in need I will try to fill the need...

jackielafemme

The best way to help this people, if you really want to help, is making donations to nonprofit organizations, helping local shelters, etc,,there are many ways to do it without giving them money, cause finally you never know where that money end up..drugs or alcohol.
Sometimes it brakes my heart to watch this people but we do more harm if we give them money directly. They don`t need that to dignify themselves, they need shelter and food and those institutions provide it.

evelyngrz

I wouldn't give them money. I need money so why am I going to be helping someone that can go get a job and work like me.

Jack Herring

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. I tend to give more freely to a female than a male. Why? I guess I feel men are supposed to be able to take care of themselves. I feel women have a rougher time of it. A woman with children will always get my attention.

If a homless person is standing outside of the donut shop I will usually give them money, if they are there the next day or any day after that, I will usually not give them anymore money. Why? I guess I feel they are career panhandlers and are taking advantage of me.

I try not pass judgement on anyone but I catch myself still stero typing.
I feel the reason there are so many homeless people in the big cities is because there is no money in helping the homeless. as of yet no one has figured out how to make a profit by helping them. When that is figured out, I guarantee there will be no more homeless people.

Andrew

Not usually, they usually use it for drugs or alcohol

â™¥GaPeachâ™¥

i don't give them money because most of the time they take that money and spend it on alchol. i give them what they really need. i give them food and something to drink.

prometheus_th3_l3g3nd

YEP I WOULD ASK UR SELF THIS IF U WAS HOMLESS WOULDNT U ASK 4 MONEY?? ITS NOT ALL ABOUT UR SELF ITS ABOUT EVERY BODY ..

Kevin

I do all of the time, but nothing more than the change in my pocket.

Raquel

I would be more likely to work in a soup kitchen or volunteer in a health clininc for the homeless instead of giving them money. That way you know you did something good for them instead of wondering if they are going to buy drugs or alcohol.
My husband will give them a dollar or two, especially if its a freezing cold morning and they are "working" the corner at 5 am. He said he has respect for homeless people that get up that early in 8 degree weather lol.

Alloy Boy

No i buy them food if i'm near it or give them food if i have it. I never give them money because they'll probably blow it on booze or drugs.

Onetoplay

No. Because I live in Florida and once you hand over ANY money, they watch for you every day. They will follow you (if they can) until you hand some money over. If you have time to stand on the freakin corner, stand behind the register at your local grocery market or McD's or BKing....

nyckat

I was involved in a docudrama on homelessness a few new years eves ago..here is some of what I found. A guy that looked so sad hanging out in the subway, we gave him sandwich, soda and talked to him, he gets really cheap rent (controlled from the 70's) makes over 2,000 a month from retirement and service related benefits, PLUS full medical insurance! (his rent is 200 a month for a 2 bedroom!) So really this guy who says he doesn't have enough money to live gets alot more than I do to live on when the bills are all paid!
Second was a lady sleeping in a bank where the teller machines are, she had some real issues! I did give her money my gloves and scarf, as well as food.
Third was a guy sitting on a stoop with a moving blanket..in talking to him we learned he spent his last 10 dollars on heroin!
So no I don't think it wrong to give money to a homeless person, just be aware that they may not be homeless, they may use your cash for drugs..or they may really need it!

confused42

If you can afford it, yes/no. Read them first and know the area.I've hitchhiked all over the united states and spanged sometimes. I always was honest about what it was for. Some places have nothing to offer to people in need of help and no way to make some fast honest cash. Some places have lots of places to eat for free and supply you with everything you need. So it really depends on the location, the person/s, and yourself.

shooter

I don't think it's wrong to wont to help others in fact it is a good for the soul. But I don't give homeless people money because it is to hard to tell if the person is homeless or just collecting money in the streets.Far to many people look homeless and are not they make a living begging for money that other people work hard for.That $1 or $2 also will end up in a bottle of 80proof .

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