In my family growing up we had a rule, you don't work, you don't eat. Sounds harsh, but it tought me to contribute at the least, but mostly it tought us 6 kids self sufficiency.

I have a soft spot for women and children and especially women with children I see living on the streets or begging. Sometimes I feel compassion and empathy towards homeless in general and buy some 5 dollar pizzas and sodas from little ceasars and pass them out downtown.

Other times I feel angry and disgusted by homeless people. Mainly when I can tell they high as fuck and are not willing to get help for themselves.

I'm torn by the housing first model of dealing as I think it's more effective than other models, but people who aren't willing to change or work shouldn't get a free pass and a leg up if they don't actually value it as a means to get themselves out of that life.