Homeless City fan near Asda

[eastmanc]

Yeah I drop him some cash if I've got any I'm my pocket.

Me too. Or buy him something to eat. Seems like a good lad though.

 

[eastmanc]

There is plenty of help in Manchester and wider GM and most beggars will say they or homeless whether they are or not and also a lot pretend they can't get benefits due to being homeless.

The A Bed Every Night night offer will have cut off times and differ by district, and if beds do run out in the coldest months when demand is highest, then a sit -up service is normally provided so no-one needs to be roofless. Some ABEN you will have your own room an can stay 24hrs a day.

He is homeless though.

 

[Kemper Boyd]

Erm, me, next question.

Why though? What else is he gonna do with his money? If a can of ale helps through the biting cold nights whats the harm

 

[Maybeinanothergeneration]

You sir are a gent :)

 

[moggymoz]

Why though? What else is he gonna do with his money? If a can of ale helps through the biting cold nights whats the harm

Maybe a hot soup and a pair of gloves/socks but hey-ho.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Maybe a hot soup and a pair of gloves/socks but hey-ho.

usually have a bit of spare change very rare I have spare gloves and socks on me :-)

 

[Gone for a Burton]

There's a guy who bases himself on the LHS of the Nexon Bridge under carriage/Howard Bernstein Way.

I take him a flask of homemade ham & veg soup and a pack of Waggon Wheels pre match.

He gives the flask back post match for a refill for next time.

Good food is better most of the time forcthese guys than cash.

 

[Northerndave]

There's a guy who bases himself on the LHS of the Nexon Bridge under carriage/Howard Bernstein Way.

I take him a flask of homemade ham & veg soup and a pack of Waggon Wheels pre match.

He gives the flask back post match for a refill for next time.

Good food is better most of the time forcthese guys than cash.

That's a lovely thing to do, well done mate

 

[The Salford lad.]

There is plenty of help in Manchester and wider GM and most beggars will say they or homeless whether they are or not and also a lot pretend they can't get benefits due to being homeless.

The A Bed Every Night night offer will have cut off times and differ by district, and if beds do run out in the coldest months when demand is highest, then a sit -up service is normally provided so no-one needs to be roofless. Some ABEN you will have your own room a can stay 24hrs a day.

This is absolutely true, my daughter works in the homeless sector, she has told me some don’t want help , …

 

[Tolmie scores]

This is absolutely true, my daughter works in the homeless sector, she has told me some don’t want help , …

But that's a small minority. Also they are people. It must be easier for some to try and make their own way then acknowledging to others (charity orgs etc) that they need help. It could be a sign of fight in them not wanting help from charities. Basically i try and drop what i can because even if they have a substance problem or whatever..sitting outside a supermarket in the cold all day for pennies was probably not what they dreamt about as kids. Anything to help out is better than judging people.

 

[A590 blues]

Nice lad we pass him every game and rightly or wrongly drop him a few quid.
Nobody apart from himself knows his circumstances
But a little charity helps

 

[The Salford lad.]

But that's a small minority. Also they are people. It must be easier for some to try and make their own way then acknowledging to others (charity orgs etc) that they need help. It could be a sign of fight in them not wanting help from charities. Basically i try and drop what i can because even if they have a substance problem or whatever..sitting outside a supermarket in the cold all day for pennies was probably not what they dreamt about as kids. Anything to help out is better than judging people.

Not judged him , I’ve said the help is there ..
Just for the there’s nothing for these people brigade .

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Warm nutritious food or energy bars/Jafa Cakes.

Warm ,waterproof gear/hat.

Have a look at what you've not worn for 2 years and you may find something that could help protect one of these guys during the worst of winter.

It'll take ten minutes.

 

[inchy14]

usually have a bit of spare change very rare I have spare gloves and socks on me :-)

The guy who sits with his dog after the match looked freezing couple of weeks ago so my Mrs took my gloves back to him to help him out.

Yes my gloves, not hers lol.

Every little helps.

 

[mancityvstoke]

If I ever go shopping at Asda he's outside the main entrance begging.

Wonder how much a week they make?

I'm thinking of trying it to make up the loss of Winter fuel allowance ....

What?

 

[PitchInvader BHA away1983]

This is absolutely true, my daughter works in the homeless sector, she has told me some don’t want help , …

You can’t help those that don’t want to be helped!!!

You find that everywhere in life!!

IMO :0(

Not just the homeless??

But that’s not to say that we should all give up trying to help others any where that we think may need our support ?? :0)

 

[Gone for a Burton]

You can’t help those that don’t want to be helped!!!

You find that everywhere in life!!

IMO :0(

Not just the homeless??

But that’s not to say that we should all give up trying to help others any where that we think may need our support ?? :0)

People are subject to,or choose, alternative life styles and its their choice....right or wrong.

Those who are on the streets perhaps don't want our sympathy or understanding.

However, they do need the best food and clothing they can get under their circumstances.

That's where we come in.

We can give them that.....simple, low cost/no cost donations of wholesome food and warm protective winter clothing.

A little kindness goes a long way with these guys.

Help if you can.

 

[PitchInvader BHA away1983]

People are subject to,or choose, alternative life styles and its their choice....right or wrong.

Those who are on the streets perhaps don't want our sympathy or understanding.

However, they do need the best food and clothing they can get under their circumstances.

That's where we come in.

We can give them that.....simple, low cost/no cost donations of wholesome food and warm protective winter clothing.

A little kindness goes a long way with these guys.

Help if you can.

I totally agree :0)

 

[john blue]

To be fair, unlikely to be saving up for a mortgage is he?

If drugs and alcohol get them through the long, cold night, I consider it none of my business, as long as they aren't thieving it or hurting anybody else?

I tend to give someone who is civil and clearly down on their luck a few pennies and also some food?

Last winter, got speaking to a young girl called Lisa who was freezing whilst begging outside Sainsbury's in Sale.

Clearly had a drug problem but was so vulnerable.

Not sure why, but asked her if she wanted something to eat from Greggs and she asked for two steak bakes and a large hot chocolate.

Brought them back and she was so grateful. I went back inside Sainsbury's and bought her a tent, socks, couple of jumpers and some T-shirts.

Cost me a couple hundred and she started crying and asking me why, and I just said why not?

I have kids of my own and you never know how life will go, I'd hope if they were ever in trouble, someone would stop and try to help them.

Not a pop at you or anyone else, but I seem to be getting less judgemental of things since turning 50!!

WELL DONE. TOP MAN

 

[Indaparkside]

We’re all only one pay cheque/ circumstances to change to end up like him be kind and as I always say Never shit on anyone on the way up you can always meet them on the way down