How do you handle the homeless begging for money?

Question

A. Do you hand them a dollar?
B. Do you give them food?
C. Do you ignore them?
D. Do you invite them into your home and take care of them?
E. Do you suggest they get a job?
F. Do you write your politicians demanding they build a facility that takes them in, feeds them, cleans them up, makes them do chores to earn their keep, teaches them some basic skills and success strategies, and helps match them up with local jobs and lodging?

What do you do, and what do you think should be done?

So far, mscrowbear has the most insightful answer, come on folks, this is a very serious question and deserves the utmost thought.

Answer 1

I usually say "sorry" with a look of regret/apology and keep walking.

From a safety standpoint, it's ill-advised to do otherwise. I don't want to pull out my wallet in the presence of someone of suspect mental status, chemical dependency status, or desperation to deprive me of my earnings. I also don't know what unsavory character may be eyeballing the compassionate chump with the wallet.

I had an aggressive panhandler persist in getting into my personal space when I was on a business trip to Montgomery AL. It took several requests before he'd back off a few steps and tell me what he wanted. All I wanted to do was get in my car.

I think that addiction treatment needs to be made available to all, and that a reasonable (REASONABLE, not jillions of dollars) charge should be levied upon the patient when he's back on his feet.

I think some sort of job corps should be established for folks who avail themselves of shelters. Cleanup, shelter chores, litter detail, something. All humans and all work have dignity.

We have halfway houses. These folks need a lot of help before they can get halfway. If it wasn't demeaning, I'd call your proposed shelters Quarterway Houses just to get the point across to the folks who fund such things.

Answer 2

i do no longer supply to people working the streets. I certainly have in the previous, yet i began noticing that the comparable people have been "working" the comparable intersections with the comparable signs and indications: "motor vehicle broke down, want funds to get domicile to California." And the "will artwork for food" individuals truly won't, they're playing that good people will basically supply them funds. My church provided a guy funds if he might do some backyard artwork at our church. He had a hundred the clarification why he could no longer. of direction he nonetheless needed the money. No, i do no longer think it is the government's place to guard the homeless. every time the government is in contact, it finally ends up being a extensive snafu and is by no potential fee-powerful. i think of families and church homes and the interior maximum sector ought to guard this. I continuously supply to the Salvation military and Feed the little ones, so i've got self belief mushy with my charitable giving. numerous the homeless in my neck of the woods are homeless because of the fact they desire to be.

Answer 3

I think every homeless person is different. Some prefer homelessness. Some don't.
I've given money and food in certain cases. Sometimes I ignore, usually in the case of "regular" beggars. I've never suggested they get a job because I feel that's insulting to them.
Having been homeless I certainly appreciated the YWCA and the Salvation Army and the meals available at Catholic, (and other), churches.
I think compassion is always important balanced with reason.

Answer 4

I ignore them because I NEVER carry money. I only see them when I go to a ball game (Go Tribe!) and I buy all my food and souvenirs with a credit card.
I've seen some of these "Homeless" people get in a car that's way better than the one I drive and drive away after the crowd leaves.

Answer 5

Give them a dollar. I know this is wrong, because sometimes they can take that money and spend it on booze or drugs. sometimes I have actually asked them if they are hungry and would and what they would like to eat. If they tell me, then I go and buy it for them. I am a sucker for down and out people.

Answer 6

B, F...
I always bring them back food . Like a hamburger french fries.
Also I let certain Churches know where they are at. They will try and help them.

Answer 7

B. I'd give them food so at least they don't have to go to bed hungry

Answer 8

I ignore them. I do not even make eye contact.

Answer 9

F. would be an excellent idea, if the person is willing to do it.

Answer 10

A . because I know how these people feel and sometimes IT isn't their fault they are in such dire need !DID YOU KNOW THAT EVERYBODY IS TWO PAYCHECKS AWAY FROM BEING HOMELESS!




GOOD QUESTION!