Have you ever given money to a homeless person?

There are a myriad of reasons why many Americans prefer not give money to the homeless.  For instance, we’ve all heard the hard luck stories about someone needing a bus ticket back to Alabama or the pregnant woman who says her boyfriend just ran out of gas and needs $5 to fill up a gas can.  The bottom line, no one likes to be duped, so giving money is usually out of the question in these situations.

However, about a year ago, we set out to poll our bloggers and readers if they have ever given money to a homeless person.  Compassion lives!  Just about 96% of the participants have given and do give money to the homeless.  Surprisingly, 52% of the respondents have given $10 or more to a homeless person.  The “No, I don't believe in giving money” group was only 6%.  The “I've given $1 - $5” group was 34% and “I've given $5 - $10” group was 8%.

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