Do you help the homeless or destitute?

I try. I regularly buy The Big Issue, which is a publication sold by the homeless and those not so well off. I've given a young woman a pair of boots in winter: I'd bought a new pair of Dr Marten boots and had my old pair under my arm, when I saw a young woman kind of hunched over at a bus stop. She was wearing flimsy plastic shoes, I gave her the boots and had a chat.
I give stuff to those in need but not cash.
I'd like to consider myself an altruistic type. Do you?

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Bearserks · 31-35, M

I strongly support this style of helping vs just dishing out cash.

Georgimy

Of course , I wouldn’t buy a big issue but next to the big issue geezer/Sheila will be a homeless though in the city I live , and it’s sad seeing them there wasted...:( (everyone has their reason) :(

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

The only homeless people that didn't get there on their own are the children and they would be the only ones I'd consider.

Cheesecake · 61-69, M

@Jackaloftheazuresand A bit harsh surely? Some people have mental ill health and others have their own difficulties. We shouldn't judge a person until we've walked a mile in their shoes (or on their bare feet!).
Just my take on it. There are some fakers out there too though :-(

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

@Cheesecake Harsh, yes. The mentally ill, like insane ones, they are beyond help unless you are a fully staffed institution. Other issues like depression and such are difficult to get out of but not impossible.

Cheesecake · 61-69, M

@Jackaloftheazuresand sometimes possible, sometimes not. Everyone's different. It's hard to generalise. A little kindness goes a long way :-)

Bean17 · 46-50, F

I’ve given them food before when I happened to have some in the car. I’ve also donated clothes to certain charities but I’m like you, I wouldn’t ever give cash.

Bluesky53 · 61-69, M

I participate,{cant spell}with the church,but I don't give cash or help one on ene,

DarlingSelah ·

I help myself & my family. Thats as far as my charity extends.

SW-User

Aw. That's sweet.

I only give to animal charities.

ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M

I used to donate to a children's charity, but found out they are too close to abortion, so I'm having to reconsider that

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