If they seem to be in good health, I don't, and I will give food, but not money. Depending.
2007-01-21 14:44:12 · 15 answers · asked by arum 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I usually give them some food and a tract.
2007-01-21 15:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I do give out money, it's a feeling I get to give at the spur of the moment, depending upon my finances at the time, if they are physically handicapped, and if they look like they are under the influence, and may be using their earnings to buy more of where that came from.
I was with a good friend once, who went and brought food for a homeless woman with small children in a shopping cart in a parking lot. Upon receiving the hot food, she just tossed it in the trash. It was obviously money she wanted. It was hard for me after that to feel pity.
Most homeless people don't like the shelters, even if they are an option for them, which is unfortunate, because some of their needs could be met through the use of them. It's a very sad, but growing problem in a lot of cities.
2007-01-21 22:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money? No I won't any longer. I gave money to this street person for some food. I came back out of the store and he had a bottle of booze. Food? Well, I also had done that and they just grabbed it without even a thank you. They all were just so unappreciative. I don't have to do either of those and feel guilty. I do help many other ways in society by working in this field but to give money? I just won't do it again.
2007-01-21 23:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Weasel Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Houston,TX recently, Mayor White ask that we donate to centers that will help the homeless. The begging at the intersections was getting so bad that because of traffic it was not safe & many other legitimate reasons we are not to donate directly. I will give food and covering but no money. I have much compassion and when I see them I always say ~~~~~~
There for the Grace of God go I. ~~~~~
2007-01-21 22:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jill ❤'s U.S.A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually give them money. Plus, I see a lot of them daily. I live in NY. 'Nuff said. lol. But, yeah, I always give them money so they could buy themselves something nice to eat that'll fill their bellies for the day.
2007-01-21 22:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by julie_ramrattan2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I have some extra money, I always donate to homeless people. It's rough being poor, and it's even worse if you're homeless.
2007-01-21 22:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have given money numerous times but not anymore...each time they don't seem to appreciate it or look at me like..Is that it? I don't feel sorry for them anymore....why can't they get a job like everyone else?
2007-01-21 22:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by sugar_n_spice 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am living in Irving,Dallas,Tx, U.S.A. but i've never seen a street people...so i give nothing to them...
2007-01-21 22:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by nency k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given them money. I look at it this way. If they are dishonest, I will not have to answer for their deeds. Only my own.
2007-01-21 22:54:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure do...... They may not do the right thing with it, but I know I did. You never know where some one is in their walk, but you can help rather than judge them.
2007-01-21 22:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by Just me 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋