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#2Here is what I do: I ALWAYS give, and I NEVER judge.
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#3I stopped giving money to "beggars" long ago. I usually help them by buying them what they need.
I go with them to whichever close market or restaurant and buy them what they really need, I don't usually put a money limit but rarely goes over 20 bucks with a nice food basket.
Part of these process is also listening to their stories, sometimes you can even hire them for some tasks and I usually tell them to help others in the same way if they have the oportunity (or to teach their children this lesson).
Of course they could sell these items later but I really feel good about this and I don't think they do that.
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#4I don't give to charities or homeless people. I live by the old saying, "Charity begins at home."
If I can afford to help strangers then I can afford to help my family and friends, who are more important to me.
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#5I stopped giving money to these people, instead offering to buy them food.
I prefer to know exactly what the money is being spent on. I'm happy to help them, but I don't want to fund an addiction.
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#6I suppose it depends on where you live. In my city (Cape Town) beggars can make up to $400 a week at certain high-traffic spots. People who give them money are enabling them. Also, in my city certain organisations exist to help the homeless and IMO it's better to donate to these groups instead.
In many places in South Africa you are encouraged NOT to give money to beggars.
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#7Most of them have some "boss" who is collecting all the money, and giving them just a bit of it.
So instead of giving them money, it's much better to buy them food or something else what they really need.
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#8I stopped giving money to "beggars" long ago. I usually help them by buying them what they need. I go with them to whichever close market or restaurant and buy them what they really need, I don't usually put a money limit but rarely goes over 20 bucks with a nice food basket. Part of these process is also listening to their stories, sometimes you can even hire them for some tasks and I usually tell them to help other…
There was one time, someone asked me for small change in order to buy water. I offered him to buy the water without giving him the money. He turned away and kept walking. This is why I tend not to give money (and feel really bad about it).
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#9An alternative is to contribute time, money or other items to an organization which helps the homeless or those with financial challenges. A local shelter, food bank, Habitat for Humanity, etc.
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#10If you a rich, then yes. What's a dollar to you? Have a chat with them too.
Maybe share your lunch if you've got some to spare.