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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are posting this because you are too damn boojie to help our your fellow man. I give “these folks” money every time I see them because the social safety net does not exist and does not help those most in need. At the end of the day, it’s on them whether the money went toward a “good and noble”  or was shot Up and snorted.[/quote]

You’re not helping people by giving them money directly. Homeless organizations and police don’t want the public giving money to panhandlers and advise against it in all circumstances. They want those in need to come through them, to access the social services they truly need and that will help them for more than two hours. [/quote]

I’m the OP from above.

If someone is hungry or has mental health issues they cannot access the organizations to get help. What’s wrong with giving someone a buck or ten like I do every week? I grew up poor and now have money. I know how it is. Y’all some cheap assed folks.[/quote]

I give directly to charities -- A Wider Circle, Manna Food Bank, and DC Diaper Bank. They can provide services more efficiently than just direct cash handouts.[/quote]

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