Homeless or Scam??
#16
Posted 14 December 2008 - 06:41 PM
Another option that you can do is pick up some McDonalds gift certificates. At least in that case if its a scam, they have to resell them.
#17
Posted 14 December 2008 - 08:44 PM
Another option that you can do is pick up some McDonalds gift certificates. At least in that case if its a scam, they have to resell them.
That's a great idea and the food does not go to waste!
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#18
Posted 14 December 2008 - 10:16 PM
But unfortunately, there are legitimate homeless people that get overshadowed by the tons of the illegitimate ones. Of those, I will buy them food or whatever they want me to buy them to get through the day. But I absolutely will not give them money.
Don't get me wrong...I love people and I love helping others in any way that I can, but I absolutely refuse to give money to people that make more money than I do and don't have to pay taxes on it, either.
#19
Posted 15 December 2008 - 11:53 AM
Unfortunately, I come across this a lot. I am in police work...Don't get me wrong...I love people and I love helping others in any way that I can, but I absolutely refuse to give money to people that make more money than I do and don't have to pay taxes on it, either.
Thank you for the insight...being in the HELPING line of work you are in you surely see more than we do.
I wonder if a line like "I give to the homeless shelter...go and ask them for assistance" would be the way to go when approached?
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#20
Posted 15 December 2008 - 03:12 PM
This method allows you to: avoid handing out money for fear it be used for something other than what is being asked for; give to your local resuce mission or sheltor; and potentially assist a person in real need.
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#21
Posted 15 December 2008 - 03:29 PM
Some homeless shelters or missions who serve food, will either give meal tickets for donations or for free. For example, the Portland Rescue Mission (Portland, OR) has such a program where free meal vouchers are printable online: http://www.portlandr...rtunities/meals. Perhaps you may find such services from your local rescue mission or shelter, and then when asked in the future for assistance you can have vouchers ready. If you live a good distance from such place and you are in a considerate giving nature, you could additionally hand out a voucher for public transportation, if viable.
This method allows you to: avoid handing out money for fear it be used for something other than what is being asked for; give to your local resuce mission or sheltor; and potentially assist a person in real need.
YUP!!! This idea ROCKS!!!
Great job Nicolle! -ww
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