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Results: How do you Help the Homeless?

Published on 11/11/2015
By: Crusoe
1735
Living
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
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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