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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Same here on a few bad experiences trying to help

  • a guy asked for money to get a meal combo from McDonalds. I bought him the meal combo, so he keyed my car for not giving him cash
  • I suppose I can see this being taken the wrong way, but I tried emptying my pockets a few times, only for them to throw the counts on the ground. After that I started noticing homeless with coins on the ground around them

Realistically, it doesn’t matter anymore since I almost never have cash. They seem to know that world has gone too, as I’m rarely solicited anymore

[–] MoreFPSmorebetter@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah I haven't carried any cash for years and most of the time I offer to buy them food they decline. Once in awhile they take me up on the offer and are thankful but I am still always a little worried they are gonna throw it in my face after that experience I had as a kid.

It's a shit situation all around.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah, I try regathering my donations to a non-profit that helps but what little I can give is lost in the mess.

It seems like the best option

  • they provide the most beds of any shelter
  • most meals of any shelter
  • help getting jobs
  • and probably much more

As long as someone is willing to come in and gets there before it fills up ……