I only donate something “in person”. And for those beggars at the traffic lights, I hand them a “help wanted” ad. Since I know where they will be each day, if my driving is going by one of those stops, I clip the ads out and take them with me. Maybe one out of 10 keeps the piece of paper. Half of them flip me off even though they are real jobs. I refuse to help people who won’t help themselves.
One time my brother reached into his bag of groceries and handed the bum a beer. LOL.
[Beggers at the traffic lights]
Most are drug addicts or in sex trafficking. Recently I am seeing Muslim women selling flowers.
They want the money. There are organizations that provide shelter, clothes, and food for the needy.
Re: people standing on the street corner. - I keep bags in my car each of which has a bottle of water, a snack, sometimes a gift card, and a rosary or holy card. I have also given people hats in hot weather or an umbrella. They are always so grateful. I’ve offered a coat but was turned down.
I only donate something “in person”. And for those beggars at the traffic lights, I hand them a “help wanted” ad.
My wife prepared bags of food and water to hand out to the beggars.