Giving your spare change to a homeless person can provide a fleeting escape for those in depressing circumstancesRecently,as a friend and I passed a homeless person on the street and gave her a handful of coins from our pockets, my friend asked: “Is it OK to give to homeless people on the street?” It’s rare to walk more than a few minutes in London without someone asking for spare change. People tend to construct one of three decisions: rummage in the depths of a coat pocket; smile apologetically and say they hold no cash; or harden their expression and look away. Many charities warn against giving money to people begging and advise, or instead,to give regularly to specified charities. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com