#1,806 - Dallas, Other North Texas Cities Don't Want You Giving to Panhandlers

You may have seen the signs cropping up in North Texas cities: “Don’t give money to panhandlers,” they advise.

For those of us raised on Texan values of friendship and kindness, this directive may come as a surprise. Some support the signs’ framing, but others say it works to further stigmatize an already marginalized group.

The city of Dallas tweeted out a similar instruction last week.

“Giving spare change from the window of our cars may seem like a quick fix, but it often perpetuates the cycle of poverty and homelessness,” the post reads. “Our Give Responsibly campaign urges everyone to think twice before handing out cash on the street.”

A flyer accompanying the city’s post urges people to “give responsibly to Dallas residents experiencing homelessness.” Clicking on the image’s QR code takes you to the city’s Office of Homeless Solutions website, where you can make donations.

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