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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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 :-)