I feel guilty every time I see a panhandler (like, ten times a day), but I can not bring myself to give them money, because: 1) I don't have a lot and 2) I don't trust where it's going, and I'm not pro-funding addictions. I prefer to give money to my church, or something similar, but it still doesn't make me feel better to tell a person no to their face.
These little boxes in Little Rock are brilliant. To discourage panhandling, they set these "Change For The Better" boxes up all over downtown, and the money goes to homeless shelters and other organizations that benefit people who truly need help.
So Austin, please consider this! It seems way overdue.
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Yeah, the panhandlers in Austin can be pretty bad. I used to buy a bag of fruit to carry around in my car... "no, I won't give you money but here's an orange". It worked for my guilt and their hunger.
This is definitely needed in Austin, I feel the same as you about giving them money, but I always feel bad! This is such a great idea!
I think this is needed everywhere.
There are so many great inner city outreaches that could use the donations.
i absolutely love the photos and your writing, amanda. fine, i admit it, i wanna be like you :p
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I am gonna pitch running a story about these in tomorrows News meeting. If we pick the story up I will tell you when you can watch the news.
your making a difference lady. well done!
What a great idea! Missouri needs those too.
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