SEE A NEWS FEATURE BELOW ON SPOKANE PANHANDLERS.
PLEASE DO NOT...
1. Hand out money. Well-intended gifts are often converted to drugs or alcohol.
2. Give rides to strangers. Particularly if you are alone. It is best to provide a bus pass and/or directions to a nearby shelter.
"Critical to a homeless person's recovery from homelessness is a feeling of worth, and dignity. Being able to wear decent clothing, being able to not look like a homeless person, provides many benefits for homeless people." - "The Homeless Guy" blog.
