Results: How do you Help the Homeless?
Published on 11/11/2015
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1.
1.
When you see a homeless individual, do you generally try to help them with their situation? Yes, I always try to help
7%
118 votes
I try to help most of the time
14%
250 votes
I sometimes try to help
36%
622 votes
I rarely try to help
23%
397 votes
I never try to help
20%
348 votes
2.
2.
If you do stop to help the homeless, in what ways do you or have you typically tried to help? Donate money
42%
721 votes
Buy the individual some food
31%
530 votes
Buy the individual clothing
6%
96 votes
Buy the individual some other form of assistance
6%
99 votes
Stop to talk
17%
295 votes
Make referrals to community agencies
16%
277 votes
Other (please specify)
18%
312 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
na | 3.48% | 81 |
n/a | 3.00% | 70 |
2.23% | 52 | |
nothing | 0.64% | 15 |
none | 0.52% | 12 |
i don't | 0.17% | 4 |
no | 0.09% | 2 |
not applicable | 0.09% | 2 |
do nothing | 0.09% | 2 |
none of the above | 0.09% | 2 |
i support "homeless" charities | 0.04% | 1 |
don't | 0.04% | 1 |
used to take a small bag of fruit on my way to work, but retired now | 0.04% | 1 |
give through agencies | 0.04% | 1 |
it depends. | 0.04% | 1 |
give them a place to live | 0.04% | 1 |
n/ | 0.04% | 1 |
ns | 0.04% | 1 |
it's a great idea to give them money so they can use it to buy more drugs. | 0.04% | 1 |
scowl | 0.04% | 1 |
nothing i can do | 0.04% | 1 |
give used clothes and maybe food | 0.04% | 1 |
none of the above. a lot of these people are homeless because they want to be. | 0.04% | 1 |
na. i can barely take care of myself. | 0.04% | 1 |
i don't help. but if i could i would | 0.04% | 1 |
give items i have on hand | 0.04% | 1 |
no homeless people in my town | 0.04% | 1 |
give them poisons for suicide | 0.04% | 1 |
i don't stop | 0.04% | 1 |
notihnkj | 0.04% | 1 |
donate to homeless shelters | 0.04% | 1 |
mm | 0.04% | 1 |
say hello and smile at them, i give to a charity that helps them. | 0.04% | 1 |
i help people i know who are having financial problems. | 0.04% | 1 |
i keep a small kit in my car: snacks, personal hygiene stuff, etc and give it out if i see someone who might like it. | 0.04% | 1 |
hand out water | 0.04% | 1 |
give blankets | 0.04% | 1 |
work indirectly via a group | 0.04% | 1 |
no homeless here | 0.04% | 1 |
give them a granola bar or food i have on me | 0.04% | 1 |
never run into a homeless person/s | 0.04% | 1 |
don't money and goods to local charities who support these people | 0.04% | 1 |
no homeless people where i live | 0.04% | 1 |
i knit/crochet hats & scarves all year for the homeless. | 0.04% | 1 |
give them food | 0.04% | 1 |
donate to amvets and vietnam veterans of america only | 0.04% | 1 |
make eye contact, acknowledge their presence | 0.04% | 1 |
i donate monthly. it helps many in need. | 0.04% | 1 |
n.a. | 0.04% | 1 |
nada | 0.04% | 1 |
pet food | 0.04% | 1 |
i have never been aare of any homeless in our place | 0.04% | 1 |
ask him/her if i can buy him/her lunch/dinner at the restaurant near-by | 0.04% | 1 |
donate items to mission, homeless shelter | 0.04% | 1 |
too personal to specify | 0.04% | 1 |
used to donate, but don't anymore | 0.04% | 1 |
offered them jobs, but no one ever showed up | 0.04% | 1 |
why is there no n/a option, you stupid fuck? | 0.04% | 1 |
n/a we don't have a lot of homeless people around our aread (western ks) | 0.04% | 1 |
not applicable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0.04% | 1 |
offer them food | 0.04% | 1 |
help in soup kitchen | 0.04% | 1 |
donate clothing | 0.04% | 1 |
b | 0.04% | 1 |
if they have a dog i provide some dog food/treats | 0.04% | 1 |
buy them booze. | 0.04% | 1 |
walk on by | 0.04% | 1 |
say hi, give em a cigarette so they don't have to pick butts off the ground | 0.04% | 1 |
give them cigarrettes | 0.04% | 1 |
donate to food bank | 0.04% | 1 |
not much | 0.04% | 1 |
i donate to food bank not to individuals | 0.04% | 1 |
given them a gift certificate to a local tim horton's | 0.04% | 1 |
i don't help | 0.04% | 1 |
see comments below | 0.04% | 1 |
don't engage with homeless people | 0.04% | 1 |
donations to shelters | 0.04% | 1 |
took in an old friend briefly who grossly abused the situation. | 0.04% | 1 |
give loose change or a dollar | 0.04% | 1 |
very rarely ever see a homeless person. i contribute to salvation army, goodwill, and city mission. | 0.04% | 1 |
3.
3.
Given the number of barriers the homeless population faces, including drug and alcohol/substance use, do you generally find it a better example to purchase items for a homeless individual rather than to give them money? Yes, I want to make sure my money is spent on helping them rather than going to unknown items
28%
480 votes
Yes, purchasing food, clothing, or other needed items is a better human response and directly meets needs
27%
463 votes
Yes, purchasing food, clothing, or other items provides me a better personal connection to the individual
12%
205 votes
No, providing food or clothing removes personal choice from the individual
9%
148 votes
No, it is none of my business how the homeless individual spends money they receive
29%
502 votes
Other (please specify)
9%
157 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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n/a | 2.40% | 47 |
na | 1.89% | 37 |
1.79% | 35 | |
not applicable | 0.10% | 2 |
i don't help, but if i did, i don't know what i'd do | 0.05% | 1 |
i offer a referral to social services, not money, no food | 0.05% | 1 |
not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
i support "homeless" charities | 0.05% | 1 |
agree with all of the choices, no right or wrong as long as you can help out anyway you can or feel comfortable with | 0.05% | 1 |
if you purchase them items they'll have more money for drugs. please learn how to think. | 0.05% | 1 |
r | 0.05% | 1 |
i don't donate | 0.05% | 1 |
dont know | 0.05% | 1 |
donate to homeless shelter | 0.05% | 1 |
no homeless people where i live | 0.05% | 1 |
the charities best know how to provide what is needed | 0.05% | 1 |
donate money to charity | 0.05% | 1 |
all homes filled, everyone has a key. | 0.05% | 1 |
work indirectly via a group dedicated to helping the homeless | 0.05% | 1 |
too dangerous | 0.05% | 1 |
i give to a charity that takes care of them. | 0.05% | 1 |
mmmmmmmmmmm | 0.05% | 1 |
it depends | 0.05% | 1 |
depends on situation | 0.05% | 1 |
not applicable!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
same as the question above. n/a | 0.05% | 1 |
hi | 0.05% | 1 |
never give them money | 0.05% | 1 |
i have never met a homeless person | 0.05% | 1 |
no money | 0.05% | 1 |
still nada | 0.05% | 1 |
n a | 0.05% | 1 |
no | 0.05% | 1 |
need to assist changing their lifestyle somehow | 0.05% | 1 |
i do nothing | 0.05% | 1 |
combination of both | 0.05% | 1 |
don't assist the homeless as doesn't help them to just use their money for drugs or booze instead. | 0.05% | 1 |
salvation army, swap.com, | 0.05% | 1 |
undecided | 0.05% | 1 |
none | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
Which of the following do you believe to be the most helpful to assist a homeless individual in changing his or her situation? Money
12%
213 votes
Food
32%
547 votes
Clothing
7%
116 votes
Community Referral
25%
426 votes
Respectful, real relationship
18%
306 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
127 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
n/a | 1.50% | 26 |
na | 1.15% | 20 |
0.98% | 17 | |
all of the above | 0.29% | 5 |
all the above | 0.23% | 4 |
nothing | 0.17% | 3 |
shelter | 0.17% | 3 |
all | 0.17% | 3 |
not sure | 0.12% | 2 |
depends on the person | 0.12% | 2 |
a job | 0.12% | 2 |
don't care | 0.06% | 1 |
prayer is the best. the others are important, too. | 0.06% | 1 |
a job and a place to live | 0.06% | 1 |
people have to hit bottom before they will pick themselves up | 0.06% | 1 |
get a job get off drugs | 0.06% | 1 |
give them a bible. | 0.06% | 1 |
help of all the above without judgement | 0.06% | 1 |
food and clothing, and then referral that gives help | 0.06% | 1 |
no idea | 0.06% | 1 |
some have chosen this way of life; they don't want to change; this i have learned | 0.06% | 1 |
free housing so they can get jobs | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on the individual | 0.06% | 1 |
n?a | 0.06% | 1 |
is all of the above an option | 0.06% | 1 |
homeless shelter or home | 0.06% | 1 |
it's not just one thing, it's all of the above. | 0.06% | 1 |
none. they have to eventually help themselves. | 0.06% | 1 |
job, healthcare, mental healthcare as needed | 0.06% | 1 |
work | 0.06% | 1 |
helping find employment | 0.06% | 1 |
shelter and supportive services | 0.06% | 1 |
every single one above | 0.06% | 1 |
it depends on the individual, one may need clothes, food, or something else. | 0.06% | 1 |
winter shelter | 0.06% | 1 |
idk | 0.06% | 1 |
job and housing | 0.06% | 1 |
unknown | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on person | 0.06% | 1 |
not sure what you mean here. donations is what i do. | 0.06% | 1 |
its all important. they are human beings. | 0.06% | 1 |
creating homes and jobs and first medical assistance. | 0.06% | 1 |
? | 0.06% | 1 |
aa/na | 0.06% | 1 |
a job | 0.06% | 1 |
job, mental health | 0.06% | 1 |
no | 0.06% | 1 |
none | 0.06% | 1 |
don't know | 0.06% | 1 |
housing | 0.06% | 1 |
depends on the situation | 0.06% | 1 |
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