If you were given $1250 to spend on a homeless person, how would you spend it?
958723
Okay only because i know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I'm not gonna give you one of those speeches my mom gave me when i asked something stupid like that. Have you ever been homeless? How many homeless people do you know personally? Have you ever heard the saying that most people are just one paycheck away from being homeless? You'd be surprised how many homeless people aren't that messed up in the head? You're idea is "great". But if i had 1250 to spend on a homeless person, i would pick one out of a local homeless shelter, one who is already one the fast track out of being homeless. A single mother with kids most likely. I would give it to her case manager to save for her and her kids to put towards a down payment for an apartment. That's what i would do. They do have places where the "homeless" there are normal, everyday people who need a hand up, not a hand out. Why would you want to send anybody to another country to help them out of homelessness? That doesn't make sense. Some many people from third world countries are trying to get into America because they can't make it there. Are you trying to make it someones Else's problem? Out of sight out of mind?
647048
I would begin by donating money to my church.  then i would pay off my house and all my bills.  i would then put part of the money back for a college fund for my daughter, my neice and a couple of their close friends who might not get to go otherwise.  i would put some in the bank for retirement, then i would open up a childrens home. it would have everything a child could ever want.  they could live there until they graduated from college or got a job to be able to support themselves. they would always be welcome back even after they have grown, just like in a real home.  and of course, i would probably quit my job so i could be there 24 7.  i would hire people to teach them about different life skills and try to be the family they never had.  but i dont think i would need quite that much money to do that.  so... girl scouts and boy scouts and the salvation army and other places like that would probably get a chunk of the money too.
247829
I would give about 25 billion to find the vaccine to HIV/AIDS, and I'd give a couple billion to probably every charity that actually needs it.\n\nThen I'd splurge, but I'd rather live in a half way decent sized house and just have decked out stuff.
476099
Yes, I give money to homeless people and expect nothing in return.  Of course, it could be argued that I seek a good feeling from my giving.  Right?
331374
Give what you can afford. I'd say maybe double what you'd give for a normal birthday present.
644003
It all depends on what is if for. Since I will be spending this dollar, I believe at least I need to know what is it for. I would usually do it if it's for a good cause (feeding kids, paying for a hospital bill, etc). If you're asking for this donation to buy liquor, drugs, etc, I would rather send you an advice that hopefully would make you think twice about these topics.
732218
i would get them a gift card for the nearest coffee shop.  even if they don't drink coffee they could get tea or pastries with it.  you could also just buy a card and put some scratch off lottery tickets in it.
133071
Give them some food.  I don't like to give out money because who knows what they'll spend it on.
34581
Uhm. Open a bank account?? *shrugs*\n\nI'm sorta thinking life wouldn't change.......or maybe I just wouldn't allow life to change. I'd probably donate it to the "Won a kazillion dollars in the lottery and don't know what to do with it" Organization that would make sure it got to the people in need in this world that rightfully deserve it. And then I'd go call the one person I enjoy being around more than any other and ask him if would like to go to a baseball game. yeah.....that's "now what." :)
890326
Donate the money in his name to his favorite charity. Thats for the man who has everything! (You gave him a tax deduction). You could save some for a bottle of his favorite wine or champagne to present it to him as you tell him what you all did for him.
1113628
I always said if I won some major cash I would give a portion to a homeless family .\n\nI would had a financial planner invest some in stocks and etc.\n\nPut some in the bank and live off the interest.  Maybe travel a little
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.
598921
im thinking of donating that way there is no cost at all and any thing thats still in good shape can be used for someone who needs it
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).
729721
probably the salvation army or goodwill
563998
after i pay off my bills, my parents bills, my in-laws bills, give a bunch to my church, take everyone out and i buy a nice 5 bdrm home in Oregon then i would give a bunch to a charity for sick kids/people.  after all i would help my family and friends first, the people who have helped me and supported me thru my life.  but i would want to be sure to give to a charity to change the lives for the better of people that i don't know too!  =)
241142
A person who spends wisely. A frugile person.