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Do you give money to homeless people when asked?

I always say sorry I only have plastic and walk away. That's not true because I do carry some cash but they don't know that.
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CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
No, but I gave a meal voucher once. I never give them money because they often buy alcohol instead of food and I think it could be risky to pull out the wallet.
@CrazyMusicLover If you have old cellphones not being used please donate them to a woman’s shelter.
A meal voucher is great, but with cash, they may need other things. Maybe they needed shoestrings or a belt, or shoes. I think it’s best to let them decide. The idea is to show love. I commend you for giving, at all. @CrazyMusicLover
@LadyGrace I would rather make sure everyone eats & sleeps than one has shoestrings. I will donate my money directly to the food banks, soup kitchens, & shelters.
@DarkHeaven I see your point. I just think the decision should be left up to the individual as to what they want to buy. Naturally, food and shelter is a priority, but Ive been homeless with two kids and I remember crying because there are times when I needed money so bad, to get what I needed at the moment. If one has no stove to cook on, or place to live, canned goods really frustrate a person who’s left on emergency, with a moment’s notice, and knows best what they need at the moment. Plus, the canned goods are usually things people don’t like or cannot eat, I’ve seen them...so personally, I’d rather have had the money to go buy the food I liked, which I don’t think is selfish. A pound of meat goes a very long way with different combinations. That’s just me. That happened years ago, because of abuse. Giving is really a personal choice. At least people should give.
@LadyGrace I understand. Maybe my feelings are just based on the shelters I go to. The need there is so great already. And those people & children are starving and cold.
@DarkHeaven Sure. Help is needed in so many places and ways. God bless you for giving.
@LadyGrace Thank you for yours. I know there are many here that see me as a mean, crazy bitch but in RL I give the things I can. I do care about people who hurt. 🖤
Could it be because of the way you respond in replies to people? @DarkHeaven
@LadyGrace People that are rude & mean to me or others make me very mad Lady. I am the warrior when I feel like I need to be. I am no doormat. I make no excuses.
@DarkHeaven No one should be a doormat, for sure.
@LadyGrace I’m a #fighter
@LadyGrace But I’m also kind. 🖤
@DarkHeaven I know that. ❤