Just saw the African-American beggar that "works" near Lowe's Home Improvement walking back to his car in the Lowe's parking lot. A fairly nice late model Lincoln. He did not seem to like it when I took a photo of him and his car. Business looks good for him. Donate with caution and prudence.
There was an article once that said if they try hard enough, most beggars can net over $60k a year tax free. In larger cities, it's closer to $100k a year.
No, I will not post the pic. PM me and I will forward it to you if you want to see it. I do not want anyone to bother this persons vehicle. I just wanted folks to know to donate with prudence. Whether you contribute to him or not is a personal decision. I will not, now, knowing what I know and having seen what I saw.
Here's a new one. Coming out of the Wal-mart on the grocery side, there was an Indian (India) woman holding her child hand with her right hand and a gas can in her left hand. Pan-handling for money. She was wearing typical clothing most of us would relate to India.
So if I stand at the entrance of the Wal-mart shopping center in my scrubs holding a sign saying "under paid over worked CNA" would that be considered marketing
Proverbs 19:17 ESV / 82 helpful votes Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Luke 6:20-26 ESV / 75 helpful votes And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. ... Never did get that supposed photo.