Somehow, the left has it in their twisted little heads that supporting socialism (stealing from some to “give” to others) somehow satisfies the individual requirement to help the poor.
It doesn’t count for diddly. Giving is to be voluntary, individual, and joyful - not compelled.
There is a nominal service fee for the whole transaction, of course, which they keep for themselves. But hey, you have to get the money for those big Congressional pensions from someplace.