Would you give a homeless guy money or buy him an outfit and food and try to get him a job?
913619
No.  Most of the homeless people where I live have a serious drug or alcohol problem.  I refuse to give someone money or help them get a job after I've seen them shoot up on the stairs of my building.  Many of them have tried to bully me out of money while I was AT WORK by claiming I was obviously rich since I had a job ($5/hr).  But I have no problem placing my leftover takeout meals on the sidewalk where they can find them (takes about 30 seconds since I'm in NYC) along with old clothing/shoes/blankets that I come across.  I've had people come up to me at my job 5 or 6 times in one day begging for money because I once gave them a quarter 2 years ago.  I will not establish a relationship with a dependent person in my own neighborhood.  They will never be satisfied and they will always ask for more.
237258
500 bucks? Hallelujah! I would buy 50 bucks worth of candy, 150 bucks worth of toys, upgrades 4 my mountain bike, a cell phone, MP3 player (square kind). Then lastly if I have any more money I will donate it to Charity!
431178
I would buy several truck loads of can goods and help stock up some food pantries for homeless people.\n 250,000 (they are relly in need after the winter months)\nThen I'd take another good amount and start a little program to help the elderly eat better. 200.000 (those that are stuck at home and can't get out in the winter..\n\nDonate 100,000. To the Shriners Hospitals\n\nTake the rest and start a seed fund to help Mothers and their children...that are homeless..\n\nAnd that is what I would do !
402054
When i was in Washington D.C. I gave a homeless man my $100 dollars spending money. Instead of spending it on something that would probably rot my teeth or brain. I gave it to him, because i knew he was much worse off, and needed it more then i did. and if he was lying, well who am I to judge, God will do that in the end. I was just doing my part and being nice.
208946
Trade with someone else? Donate it to a homeless shelter?
984282
Of course I would give a hungry person a bowl of soup.  I have gone home to get food, a coat I was going to donate to charity, and a scarf so I could bring it to a homeless girl standing on the corner of an off-ramp with a "hungry" sign, and I'd do it again!  Of course I'm Wiccan, not Christian (who your question seems geared towards), so I don't believe in converting anyone and it's therefore not a thought that would cross my mind.
980352
I see your point, but I would definately donate the basket of food to one of those more needy places...\n\nPerhaps you could talk to the organizer about how ridiculous it is
133071
Give them some food.  I don't like to give out money because who knows what they'll spend it on.
156702
They can average around $20 a day for a few hours "work".  They are usually NOT homeless.  I have heard that many of them refuse offers of work.\n\nMy grandson gave one outside our grocery store his allowance (4 quarters), and when we went to Pizza Hut after\nshopping, we saw him putting the quarters in the arcade game machine.\n\nIf you are planning on begging this way, be aware that there are territorial people (beggars) who will steal your money and beat you up.  There are also mean-spirited thugs who might attack.  In some areas thugs are going around with baseball bats and ruthlessly assaulting "bums".
152045
i would give money to people who are poor lol i dont have much though im only 10 so i would do what i can give what i can word need it more then i need it
209592
if this is temporary, use a pawnshop.  the only real thing you need is shelter and food.
1077642
No, unless someone would pay for my food, clothes, shoes,etc. lol
400964
you might hafta lay down the law...and just be direct..tell him to either get a job or get lost...no beating around the bush.
132345
Thats my question too...\n\nWere you actully planning on donating or were you contacted for a job???
1112537
I feed a homeless man 5 days a week. On my way home from work I stop by Taco Bell and pick up 3 or 4 tacos. He always tries to give me a newspaper to pay me back, but I don't take it. It just makes me feel good helping him out with a hot meal.
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
206081
get a job and then buy it.