Beggars

[V-Tach]

Interesting thread........

I have no problem being generous. We give cash and donate goods to lots of various charities and individuals every year, sometimes even when we can't really afford to.......

Panhandling occurs alot here in Corpus. In fact, sometimes just in the area of town where I worked I would be asked for money, sex, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, tampons, ect, several times per day.....You get worn out being hit up daily and especially multiple times daily......

I no longer let panhandlers get close enough to possibly become a threat anymore....If I see them heading my way..I tell them to stop, not to come any closer. They can ask me from 20ft just as easily as 3 feet. My family's and my personal safety outweigh their feelings.......

jmho.........

 

[ATX_Shawn]

I have only given to a few people here in Austin. It basically comes down to if their sign made me laugh. I feel like a dollar is well worth the laugh I got from their sign.

Two particular examples come to mind: "Need funding for research on homelessness and poverty," and, "Need money for fuel for space ship."

I avoid this dilemma entirely. I have a standing policy not to give money.

Take out, old jackets, blankets, shoes.. Ill give.
$? no.. sorry.

This goes for the ARM church or charity here in Austin as well. Firefighters are about the only ones I will donate to on the street corner..

 

[jordanmills]

The idea being if they're deceiving or misusing my generosity then it's on them, if they're not then I've done a good thing and my Christian duty.

You're the one enabling their habits and crime. It's on you too.

Give them food or water if they need it. Don't give them what they need to buy another bottle or their next fix.

 

[winchster]

You're the one enabling their habits and crime. It's on you too.

Actually, you can not dictate the use of a gift. Otherwise, it would be a loan.

 

[Angeleyes]

some dude came up to me asking me for money for boots for his "new job" i said no then he walked off to his car and drove off looool

 

[M. Sage]

Too many negative stories.. Need some positivism in here.

These are very positive compared to the stuff I saw in California.

 

[matefrio]

Acting holistically and with coordinated efforts, I've seen miracles with families and individuals.

I don't normally give to beggars on the street, but, when I feel prompted, I do so without guilt.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

we all are just passing through.. love for one another is the key!!
we all are are at some point beggars

 

[matefrio]

we all are just passing through.. love for one another is the key!!
we all are are at some point beggars

This.

 

[kusai]

I used to give a lot untill the dynamics changed.

Earlier when you give, the receiver would pray for you from the bottom of the heart and be thankful.
Now mostly attitude is to scam people and think that someone falled for their trick.

 

[M. Sage]

I used to give a lot untill the dynamics changed.

Earlier when you give, the receiver would pray for you from the bottom of the heart and be thankful.
Now mostly attitude is to scam people and think that someone falled for their trick.

This.

I had a friend from Michigan, helped her move to California which was actually a better fit for her. She was a starving college student - full time student, worked part time at a cafe. Girl kept giving money to the bums (I refuse to call them "homeless" or any other PC term - they're bums) that asked for it because of her religious/spiritual views. She asked me for advice (don't know why people do that to me). I told her to carry some expired food from the cafe and give that out instead.

Later she told me that not a single bum had accepted her gift, and asked for money instead of food. She no longer give money (or food) to bums.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

I give money all the time. Hell, last week as I was pulling out of my apartment complex, an elderly gentleman approached my window, I rolled it halfway down (like I always do), and he kindly explained that he needed a couple bucks for a burger. I gave him a five, he said "God bless you" and was on his merry way.

I agree with everyone on here who say that it's good to give with your heart in the right place. Every time I give, I feel as if God is smiling and that's good enough for me. In a world as troubled as this one, just a little good goes a long way. I don't want any recognition from others. I just want to make someone's day a little better. It's all about getting out of your comfort zone, making a little sacrifice, and going the extra mile.

 

[sonuvaTXgun]

we all are just passing through.. love for one another is the key!!
we all are are at some point beggars

You are absolutely correct. This is the most truthful statement I've read in quite some time.

 

[TwinGlocks]

I never give beggars money. I've actually offered to buy them what they say they need the money for and they refuse it every time and because of this, I'm am convinced that most of these people are frauds, drug addicts, or drunkards. NEVER!

 

[Doc007]

After being assaulted twice after refusing to give money I don't go anywhere I cannot be armed and will automatically go into a defensive posture when approached.
Another reason we need campus carry

 

[fuelfather]

You have to have missing parts before I give.

There was a gal in Austin who was like that, missing one leg and on crutches. Her sign said "Literally on my last leg". I haven't been up there in a while but I used to see her at I35 & Rundberg

 

[just jk]

I've always held the belief that giving to someone on the street corner is a good thing. The idea being if they're deceiving or misusing my generosity then it's on them, if they're not then I've done a good thing and my Christian duty. The problem is now days I see very young healthy people begging on the street. It's getting hard to believe they're people in need (of handouts anyways) and not just freeloaders. What's your take on this?

Probably a question for my Pastor but I thought I'd post it here and get some opinions.

i dont look at giving to the homeless as anything but giving $$ to Jesus.....it's not about what you get out of it , or what they do with the money....we give because we're commanded to do so

if i have an extra 10 spot in my wallet and come across a homeless type ( i work downtown) - i give it to them, tell them God bless - and keep going

if i'm concerned about what my money is being used for - i can give to any charity and do the research before hand

 

[stdreb27]

So maybe you guys could tell me if I got screwed or not.

I was in Houston, and had a guy ask me for money to get gas to go to San Antonio, so he could get treated for cancer at the Vet hospital. He was the right age for a Vietnam era, had the hat.
Did a good job on the sales pitch. I thought he was believable. And I'm pretty cynical.

Didn't have any cash, but I offered to fill up his tank. So we walked over to his truck and to the fuel pumps.
He had doctors bills in his truck, from a quick glance. Any way got him enough gas to get him to San Antone. And he got in his truck, and pointed the right way to San Antonio.

Looking back, I hear that they get paid to drive back and forth. Just wondering.

 

[jordanmills]

Actually, you can not dictate the use of a gift. Otherwise, it would be a loan.

That's exactly my point. You can't just tell them it's only for food. So they're going to use it to get their fix.

 

[Southpaw]

There was a gal in Austin who was like that, missing one leg and on crutches. Her sign said "Literally on my last leg". I haven't been up there in a while but I used to see her at I35 & Rundberg

Seems like my kinda gal!!! Was she hot???