I used to be of the mind to give at least a little bit to help alleviate their suffering, allowing them to do it in what way they saw fit.
I'm now leaning more towards preferring to support those charities that will either help them directly or help prevent others from reaching their situation.
The reason? I've read that your money will be better used if you support services that help them in substantial ways instead of giving them the money directly, where they might only feed part of the problem: drugs or alcohol. Also, many don't realize the kind of help they need and don't know where to begin to get it.
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Originally Posted by timalkin
I would rather feed a stray animal than ever give money to a homeless person. I "donate" more than enough taxes to take care of piss-smelling homeless people.
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It's attitudes like this that make me grateful for the advent of social welfare programs.