So many of them are frauds that I can't conscientiously give them my money. I prefer to donate my time and money where I know it will make a difference and benefit someone who needs it.

I will if I have cash on me which is rare.

I often give. I know people who are now or have been homeless. They’re human beings who for many reasons are unwilling or unable to comply with society’s so-called norms. We do everything we can to shame, disregard, incarcerate or otherwise dehumanize all kinds of people for the most fucked up reasons. People are people. Love and support them in the best way you can.

I don’t care if their sign contains the word “god”.

What is annoyingly weird is they often put themselves at busy intersections, making it difficult to give them anything. Can anybody please explain that !

I have been told mcdonalds gift certificates are the best way to go. Besides assuring that it is food they buy it gives them a safe warm place to be fo a little while and relax.

I get really mad when I see people talking about them like they are trash because of drugs or alcohol. Especially since this is the first thing you hear if you talk about homeless people. If something happened that i lost everything. Or if i were slightly physically or mentally off enough that i lost my home i would probably do drugs to. Shame and hiding is a sad scary place to be. Give them a break.

I give money. A human is a human. Everyone is one major sickness away from that situation. You could be the next one on the side of the streets. What would you write on a sign? Please give, thumbs up for evolution? People will do and say anything to survive. I can't know on what someone will spend the money on. I feel better when I do it. You never know if you saved a life. He/she might have been on the verge of doing something stupid and my gift stopped him.

Many years ago I used to toss a few bucks to street people, but not any more. And NEVER did I give anything to someone with a dog! If they don't have enough money to feed themselves, why do they have a pet?

Not usually most are getting money for drugs or alcohol around here

I do . I don't care what the sign says . I don't even read it . It does not matter . Someone w two kidneys , two lungs , a liver , a brain , just like me , stands out there in the elements asking for a f dollar for whatever reason . That's humiliating and painful enough . He was someone's little boy once . Someone's little princes . Where life went wrong ? Who knows My dollar or two , won't save anything , but is better than nothing .

Most of the time I do.That is a hard fucking job.

Generally no because my charity giving is focussed on animal welfare but I have on occasion given to a down and out of it felt right