Should I Give Money to the Homeless...

This is always tough. I buy the food for them, like a sandwich, chips and a bottle of water or something like that. One guy actually refused the food but took the water. Makes you wonder. However, if you still want to give money to the homeless then I may I suggest to give your spare change to the Salvation Army. They have a good rep of using the money for these kinds of situations.Also, most homeless people know where all the shelters are or you can direct them to one. In any case, that's my 2 cents so to speak. Merry Christmas, my friend.

No sadly you never give money to a homeless person.Carry around $1.00 fast food coupons offer them one . There they got them self a hamburger to eat at least . If restraunt near by offer them a free meal this way also works as well .

I think instead of handing out money its better to give food or clothing.You can even give money to organisations like the old age homes or to orphanages where they will put the money to good use.You also get the satisfaction that you have helped in your own way.Merry Christmas.

Although its true what you are doing is indeed good. But then there is always the risk that what you are giving out of love can be abused at times. It is a reality that many of those that asks for help will abuse your being giving person. But what is really important is that you give out of love and concern for your less forttunate people. When you already gave that it is their responsibility now on how they will best use it. If you are really not comfortable giving them why not give the money to charitable institutions that caters to these kind of people am pretty sure that what you will be giving will be given to those that deserve your help.

Sometimes its hard to walk on by when a homeless person asks for spare change. If I have any on me then I give it regardless of what they want to use it for.

This is we can meet everyday in the street.They come to us and ask for spare change.My friends tell me maybe they are more richer than us.The ask for just because they have some illness in their mind.And I think there is some people really need help.If I can I can get them some food .If they are young,I will persuard them go to work.I do not want to give them money,and they do bad things.

Hi! charity is always good-but they say charity starts at home-if ur self sufficient you can surely donate to others-but ur fears are not unfounded,you can never be sure that the money u donate will always be put in good use.

I use to struggle with this one, especially because of one man imparticular. Now if they are asking for money for food... I'll grab them a sandwich or something from the nearest drive thru- they usually station themselves around a store or restaurant where it is busy- so it's not usually too inconvenient. I don't give money anymore because I don't want to be responsible for helping someone get a fix or get drunk. I'm not really not helping if I do that I don't feel. It's hard cause I want to help but I don't want to be a crutch either.

Most of time,I do give out my spare change to them .But, how much money i give mostly depends on how old the person is .I usually give more to the elderly ones, for their physical condition really can arouse my strong campassion, I want to give them a help, i want to relieve their sorrow, i also will give them a big smile for showing care.