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Have you ever given a homeless person money?

I haven't, and never will in this economy. It's like, c'mon dude, there's three businesses hiring RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
NickiHijab · F
I understand what you’re saying and fair enough, but I personally think It’s hard for people with degrees to even find a job these days, so I don’t think it’s as easy as getting a job. These people have their own stories and issues and shouldn’t be treated like one case with one solution. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with giving a helping hand.
melovemycats · 26-30, F
@NickiHijab Hey, it's your money, do with it what you will. Personally I'd like to have to assurance that my money is going to a good cause instead of just going to booze and drugs. I'd rather donate my money to charities that help get people in a better place, or volunteer at a homeless shelter, or, as some people have mentioned below, give a homeless person food to make sure they get a good meal that day. But that's just me though, you do you.
NickiHijab · F
@melovemycats Fair enough. It’d be more ideal to give food rather than money anyway but sometimes i’ve been in a rush and couldn’t afford to stop and get food so i’ve settled for money.
DirtyBird · 56-60, F
Yes, over the years, I've given a lot of money away.
Cannabro · 36-40, M
I don't give cash because I am afraid of getting scammed by "professional hobos" ... You know those people asking for money that make more money than I do just by begging.
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No, I don't think so. Not because I'm opposed to it; I just tend to avoid other people on the street as much as possible.
SINAI · T
Yup. He had a sign saying "need cash for beer". Just tryna help a brother out.
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I gave one a pizza before because idk why they’re homeless or what caused them to be homeless. I still have compassion for people.
Flenflyys · 31-35, F
I gave a guy with an obvious disability $20 like a month ago. But I’ve regretted it, I’m too cheap for that. I was just distracted.
gregloa · 61-69, M
I offer them gas or go in the store and I’ll buy them groceries on my card. They always decline only want cash.
UserNameSW · 46-50, M
Better to give to an agency that will help them with skills and support
Effloresce · 26-30, F
Yes I have before
Jus food to the kids
labsrock · M
Yes, I have
Bluesky52 · 61-69, M
no I haven't and wont,i will support outreaches,that I have at indirectly given to all,makes it fair,
Coolkid77 · 31-35, M
Yup, but I don't do it often. One of the bad things about working downtown.
I have and i never will again, they waste that money on drugs.
lorne13 · 61-69, M
sure, not everyone can work
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
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