Re: Panhandlers
Posted: 2016-08-31 11:58am
I don't know about other areas, but all of the organizations around here recommend that you do not give to the homeless, rather you give to one of the organizations who provide for them. You could say it is self serving, but I don't think so. A lot of the 'pan handlers' aren't homeless, nor vets, nor just trying to get gas money to get home to their kids. A lot of them are poor folks sure, but poor scammers. I've also read some reports/news about groups/gangs/organizations who pretty much put people on the streets and take most of the proceeds.
If I do feel charitable, I'd give to one of the organizations locally or if I just wanted to help an individual I would not give money, rather, offer to buy them a burger or offer to help them dispense the gas and pay for it.
If I do feel charitable, I'd give to one of the organizations locally or if I just wanted to help an individual I would not give money, rather, offer to buy them a burger or offer to help them dispense the gas and pay for it.