I Like Helping People Less Fortunate

Wiltingrose- i went travelling to Bangladesh in December. was eye opening for me. Met alot of street kids an people. Poverty on a scale most could not imagine. Homeless in UK, u cant compare the situation as like apples an oranges. I gave some money 2 a kid begging. It was pst midnight. Kid was about 4. they took money an i saw spit it with 2 other kids. They look after one another. Younger kids more successful begging as they look cute. How they thought to share what they had really hit me. Humbling. In Bangladeshi culture if someone dies you give food to poor on their behalf. I went back as auntie passed away. People knew we would have food 2 give away. From about 6 in morning there were beggers waiting for food. They waited 6 odd hours for it to arrive. One meal. I never had 2 think about not having enough 2 eat in my life. Never truly been hungry. I been broke but not like that. In UK there are ways an means of helping yourself. In alot of places there is nothing. I'd rather send money to Bangladesh for something meaningful then spend it on someone hurting themselves. When I went back some kids came an thanked me. I said what for. Some money I'd sent over the years had paid for their education. Also I brought a sewing machine for a lady who lost her husband an got her sowing lessons at a school so she had an income as had quite a few kids. I'd rather use that money on feeding someone or spending it to help someone in there life than just get wasted.

i rmeber i was recently out in london with some friends. I saw this woman an she was really agreesively asking for money and being really rude to people wating in line for a club. I dont mind giving people my chnage but pretty clear she was on crack. I would got some food for her but i dont owe her anything. Somone said hope you have a nice evening after giving her some money an she was so rude to him. Dont get me wrong, im sure she is suffering but you cnt expect people 2 give u money 2 feed your habit. an if someone with goof faith helps you, then you shouldnt be rude about it

There's nothing wrong with homeless people taking drugs, I have a feeling it won't have an impact on that really really really really really really really really really really important meeting they don't have at a non existent place of employment the next day. Being homeless must be torturous, as long as they don't physically harm anyone, their words should be excused

Um, no. There are things wrong with homeless people doing drugs. They have people feeling sorry for them, giving money thinking it will help them to survive, then they go and use that money for drugs, killing themselves. They don't try to do better, they just go around begging for help with their habit. I have been homeless myself and didn't do drugs, I wanted better. No way should their words be excused.

Here you go bringing out the feels, Widower, haha. So sad situation in Bangladesh, but SO great that you have helped, and I agree with what you have said. Thank you for helping.

sad but true.......the best thing to do is BUY them a meal....dont give cash cuz thats what they tend to do.....by booze or drugs.........or lottery tickets.....

I don't give people money, I really don't have "spare" change, but I volunteer at the mission downtown and have given people the address. If they're hungry they can eat as much as they want for free, and there are beds and showers, too. Many years ago a young man (who looked fit and able-bodied, could probably lift boxes and work stock @warehouses for more money than I was earning at the time) begged me for $ so he could get some food. I'd been headed home from working the graveyard shift and had stopped by McD's; I offered him my breakfast, figuring I'd cook at home. He took it with a funny look, didn't thank me, and when I looked back he was throwing it in the trash. That made a lasting impression on me.

Then don't loan them money! If they need help then buy them food or what ever

get what u saying imsmallandgettingsmaller, but im not gonna be guilted into paying for someone's drug habit. i can spend that money on someone who wants food etc. if i was on street, yeh i probably would take drugs 2 escape horrors of life on street so i see ya point. but im not gonna feel bad for not supporting financially someone hurting htemselves

Yes, exactly, Widower

lol sorry for da feels!

Maybe lol. I read it again and I think so

IH8 you have misunderstood my post