Do you give money to the panhandlers?
401268
Yes, but I would rather give them something to eat, a shower and warm clothing. Feed a man a fish, he can eat for a day, teach a man to fish, he can eat for a lifetime. For the grace of God it could be me, and probably will be someday. I hope someone cares, or maybe I can get into another country and have a job no one there wants anymore.
666990
Giving does not have to be in the form of money. You can give a helping hand by helping someone cross the street, hold a door open, offer to babysit...etc There are so many ways one can be giving. My husband can be the type to give and want something in return. I am not like that, I like to give, especially when the other person is in a very needy situation. God is the one that will reimburse us for our good deeds. Remember that what we sow is what we grow.
840070
Nice that you want to help them but be careful. I work in los angeles and see them every day. The old man who lives upstairs was inviting them in and giving them food and money. Pretty soon the homeless were hanging around the building. They break things and leave a mess inside the bathrooms. Now we lock the gates at night and don't allow them around here. \n\nI got to know some of them...they have no ambition. One guy I know drinks every day. His father cares about him and has told him if he stops drinking he will get an apt. for him and give him $300 every week but he refuses to go to rehab. \n\nI feel sorry for these homeless people but wish sometimes they would just go away.
119562
Give it to a panhandler. There's little else that you can do in NYC with 1 USD.
345632
I donate frequently to the homeless shelter, work in the soup kitchen as a volunteer, etc.\nMost homeless shelters will gladly accept clothing, blankets, pillows, toilet paper, dishes, beds, and just about ANYTHING you can think of (toothbrushes, combs, soap).
817232
Give them money...for the right price i'll be anyones buddy
438873
Will you give money to anyone who asks??\n\nThere is your answer
492117
There are so many deserving charities out there I would rather you donated it along with your $10 to somebody that is truly in need.  God Bless!
240710
It depends how aggressive.  Clearly and forcefully saying "no!" generally works.\n\nIf a panhandler continues to bother you, you need to call the police.\n\nMost panhandlers are pretty respectful of people who don't give, in my experience.
159465
Only if I know you, and I don't. Sorry. Dress up as a homeless dude and go ask for money. My cousin did it and made $15 a day! Dead serious in SO, CAL
233166
No. I am one of those people who can't stand to see the homeless people on the streets and usually donate to them.  I've given them money and even food.  I know that some of them are not really homeless and do the begging routine to just get money, however I feel that if I do my part and help the ones you can, God will take care of the ones who are doing wrong.  I've donated to those who I've watched take the money and went and bought them something to eat and I've also donated to those who have went straight to the  liquor store.  Atleast I know my heart is in the right place and if they are doing wrong it's between them and God.
384091
Give some to the people who need it, and charity
425980
you need to look at other ways of getting the money sorry but no one will give that sort of money without even knowing where what and that sort of questions. not saying you are but you could be a con
1186391
I fortunately have not had too many issues with this, although I do understand where you are coming from.  I was homeless myself about 12 years ago - and not once did I end up panhandling for any change or money.  At the time, I was too embarrassed - but the fact of the matter is, there were organizations out there to help.  I would much rather send my money to one of these places than to the person's hand just so they can go buy cigarettes or beer (and that is what happens to most of it, I have seen that for a fact.)  One thing that I thought of though, if you wanted to do something to help them - perhaps get them off of your back (oh, its that guy again. leave him be he never gives anything), and perhaps the organizations that are out there as well, then do this:  make a small list of a few of the organizations around your area that offer hot meals, shelter, etc... and type it up.  Print out several pages of this, just to have about 10-12 of these slips of paper on you when you go out.  Whenever they ask you for help, hand them one of these folded up, most of the time they will take it thinking it is money.  They may not like the fact that it wasn't a dollar bill, but in the end you have given them a free meal, or shelter for the night.  You have saved yourself (hopefully) some of the hassle that they give you all the time because eventually, when they get the idea that they are only going to get this piece of paper from you, they will probably begin to avoid you on the street.  Also, you may inadvertently be helping these organizations.  Many rely on funding, which in part rely's on how many people they are helping.  If you send them more people, they get more funding.  \nEveryone gets something out of this solution.\n\nAnd for anyone who reads this - don't feel guilty about not giving to the panhandlers.  The news programs have done actual stories on people who do this for a living!  Seriously, they get up, put on dirty clothes, have their wives drop them off at a corner and put in a full 8 hours of panhandling.  One guy stated he made more at this than he did at his previous job.
421825
It depends, but most public servants are not allowed to take money from those they are helping because it is a conflict of interest.\nIt can be misconstrued that they got good service and will continue to get good service only if they "tip" you.
1119815
No, but if people think that you can they will give you money. Look on the web for a palm reading chart, then make it up as you go along, just tell people what they want to hear.
1004408
If you are concerned with where the money goes, then give to those you see are in need around you. You know 100% of your gift went to help someone else and you won't have to worry about where your gift went. You will know, one person at a time.