Pay it Forward! Care for the Poor

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****Next time you come across a homeless individual letā€™s help them out with ā€œ5 or betterā€ that is $5.oo or better. This can go along way for them for
  1. bus fair (they travel from place to place seeking food and shelter)
  2. hot meals from nearby fast food restaurants
  3. help maintain a phone for emergencies
so letā€™s pay it forward out of love.

Remember, what we give has been given to us from Him above:)

Consequently, letā€™s not worry ā€˜what they may do with itā€™ Give that worry to the Lord and give, give, give! PAX :heaven::heaven:
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It is so good to see others searching to serve the poor and homeless. It is a cause that is close to my heart. Love and compassion is what they need, as well as any assistance that we can offer them.
 
sassypeach05 said:
It is so good to see others searching to serve the poor and homeless. It is a cause that is close to my heart. Love and compassion is what they need, as well as any assistance that we can offer them.
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so true!:bounce:
 
I ran into a couple of homeless vets the other day and I heard their stories. One of them told me about a kitty cat he had rescued from death of exposure. The kitty had been thrown from a moving car and landed in his campsite. I had just been born and tiny like a bird. He was new to this area and he wanted to raise it as his own. With 5 dollars he took it to a vetenarian and sought help for it. He was able to raise it for a week or so before it died and itā€™s death ended up breaking his heart. Today, he has as a friend a chi Wawa (the little Mexican dogs) mix who he adores. Great little dog and feisty too. He is able to buy cooked chicken which he shares with his dog Sombrita.
 
letā€™s keep the poor on are minds and hearts today. They just might be out on the streets hungry and thirsty while we are fooling around all day on our I-phones and games. Christ may be out there waiting for our kindness and charity.
 
i walked by 4 of them in the city last week, and never gave them a dime. my wife is afraid of them and always hurryā€™s by. she doesnā€™t like me to take my wallet out in front of them. we donā€™t get into the city much, but next time, i need to be prepared with cash set aside in my pocket so i can discreetly drop it in there receptacle as we walk by. i feel like adam and eve, please pray for us brothers and sisters!
 
bisco said:
i walked by 4 of them in the city last week, and never gave them a dime. my wife is afraid of them and always hurryā€™s by. she doesnā€™t like me to take my wallet out in front of them. we donā€™t get into the city much, but next time, i need to be prepared with cash set aside in my pocket so i can discreetly drop it in there receptacle as we walk by. i feel like adam and eve, please pray for us brothers and sisters!
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Yes, very good idea about keeping a few $$ out while shopping. If I get someone askg for $$ I donā€™t give it right away if itā€™s in my wallet. Iā€™ll go into a store. Prepare some $$ and hand it as I come out. Itā€™s safer especially if your on foot. Ask your wife to not be afraid of them. They are good people and *mostly afraid of you *or the rejection you may show them. šŸ‘:gopray2:
 
As I visited with my homeless vets., he was open in sharing with me who gives the most when he asks for monetary help. Have you guessed yet? Iā€™ll give you another minuteā€¦The poor, the Hispanic housewives, those in jalopy of cars. I asked him how about the well off. He stated they rarely ever give. In conclusion it sounded as if those who where poor gave the most and those who have a lot gave very little to nothing. How ironic I thought to myself. I told him the more we seem to have the less we want to share with others. :confused:
 
Every dollar helps in caring for their needs. With the money they can (if they own a bike) repair a wheel. During the cold weather buy some xtra socks, undershirts and pants.
 
we have a charity in boston, run by nurseā€™s and doctorā€™s called healthcare for the homeless. they go out to the streets and care for the women, men and children living out there. their many request is new gym socks. the red sox have a sox for socks day, and they collect thousands of pairs every year. they say the homeless have more foot prolems than anything else.
 
bisco said:
we have a charity in boston, run by nurseā€™s and doctorā€™s called healthcare for the homeless. they go out to the streets and care for the women, men and children living out there. their many request is new gym socks. the red sox have a sox for socks day, and they collect thousands of pairs every year. they say the homeless have more foot prolems than anything else.
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In the cold country yes I can see there being a lot of foot problems. In the warm country there is a lot of foot problems as well plus the wear and tear of foot gear. I like that group in Boston. šŸ‘
 
grasscutter said:
A lovely idea! And of course the dollar amount is relative depending on where people live.

I donā€™t mind giving cash. One reason, I donā€™t know for sure (and how could I?) what they are spending it on - itā€™s none of my business - and that money (if used for drugs) might have prevented a property crime. Second reason, (sorry if this offends :o)), you canā€™t go to a store and trade a sandwich or second hand sweater for tampons. Food and clothing arenā€™t our only needs and itā€™s possible that some people (for whatever reason) have outstayed their welcome at the community resources that are supposedly available.
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Ahh yes Grasscutter, It is our obligation to give and theirā€™s to do with it what they must!!! Peace Carlan.
 
I think its good to help the poor with some cash or you can buy them a tea or sandwichā€¦ Especially in a cold climate it can help them also to know that someone cares. Its good to start or join ways to lessen someoneā€™s poverty but meanwhile we can just help any we see in the way that we can - like Mother Teresa said, the greatest poverty is feeling unloved. If you buy someone a tea, it wonā€™t solve everything (and it is good to do more) but at least the person would know someone cared enough. This can help give someone motivation to keep going. Iā€™m saying this because sometimes people wonder if they should give anything because it is not much, but even the gesture is worth something. Even just looking at a person on the street instead of ignoring them can help, if you have nothing to give. It can be very discouraging feeling ignored by everyone.
 
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