One time I gave money to a bum because he helped me find a parking space in DC. I used to go to Baltimore and have "take a bum to dinner" night where I'd take the first person that asked me for money to a restaurant in the local club district and feed them whatever they wanted on the menu. That way I knew my money was going for the good of the person. Sometimes the bums would refuse and be pissed that I wouldn't just give them the money, but most of them were appreciative. I had some really interesting conversations during those dinners too.
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