IamSauerKraut t1_j0ijonw wrote
The homeless tend not to be on the internet so how does this assist them?
ahtzib t1_j0ilsfm wrote
It’s 2022. Web accessible phones are widespread and relatively cheap, and many may still have one from when they were in better financial situations. Plus most public libraries offer free computer access.
IamSauerKraut t1_j0jabhj wrote
That assumes things which really are not present among the homeless or poverty-stricken population.
__sweetpea__ t1_j0im5c3 wrote
It’s pretty close to what 211 already is. If people just call that and explain what they need help with 211 has a list of resources for whatever the issue may be.
undercookedchimken t1_j0iobij wrote
there seems to be high oversight for preexisting services of many types on this subreddit
IamSauerKraut t1_j0jaqyk wrote
this is the correct answer
yeags86 t1_j0ikpwh wrote
Reducing poverty tends to reduce homelessness.
And this person is trying to help. If your first thought “how can I make this person seem like an asshole?” - it might be you who is the asshole.
IamSauerKraut t1_j0j9z7l wrote
It does not read that way either in practical terms or in tone.
I am aware of a St. Vincent de Paul, but not a de Paul. It's not a mistake someone who works with that charity would make. The closest charity is in MD, not PA, so may not even be appropriate for this sub.
None of that, of course changes the basic fact that a large segment of the homeless simply do not have the means to have access to the internet. How, pray tell, will they even see this? How then, as the topic header states, will it "significantly reduce homelessness and poverty"? It does not. That's not being an asshole, that's pointing out a basic truth to homelessness and poverty.
TacoNomad t1_j0jsn5u wrote
When you see homeless people, you'll speak to them and find out what help they need. And then you'll use your phone e to find services, and share that information with them.
Libraries still exist.
And a lot of people actually do have phones or access to them.
Not to mention the millions of people that are just one emergency away from being homeless.
IamSauerKraut t1_j0lhlxy wrote
>When you see homeless people, you'll speak to them and find out what help they need.
Based on what I've seen on a couple of other sites, and in person, folks who encounter the homeless are far more likely to tell them to get a job than they are to "find out what help they need." Has been that way for decades.
TacoNomad t1_j0lr3cg wrote
Why not be better?
IamSauerKraut t1_j0ls0yv wrote
Who says I am not?
TacoNomad t1_j0lsdia wrote
You're talking about what other people do. Not what you can do
IamSauerKraut t1_j0n0k7k wrote
Is what I can do the topic? No. Topic is what someone tries to market as something which "significantly reduce homelessness and poverty." I still contend it will not, that it appears suspicious and that it appears unrelated to PA.
TacoNomad t1_j0n1rx0 wrote
Then say that. Rather than.
>the homeless simply do not have the means to have access to the internet
And
>folks who encounter the homeless are far more likely to tell them to get a job than they are to "find out what help they need."
All of these reasons why not to help. If you think it's a scam, report the post. If you think it's just unhelpful, then share how to help. Just complaining about the issue is not helping anyone.
IamSauerKraut t1_j0oif5l wrote
If you are to quote me, do not selectively quote me.
Not sure where you picked up the "scam" part, but it was not from anything I posted.
Why must so many of you be so obviously dishonest?
pizzaforme123 t1_j0jl8c0 wrote
This is absolutely wrong. I work with people who are homeless and you'd be surprised how many folks are online. Even more surprising is how many still use Facebook!
HeyZuesHChrist t1_j0kri8u wrote
Whenever I see a shitty or just factually incorrect comment in this sub and look at the username half of the time it’s you.
IamSauerKraut t1_j0ls7rt wrote
>factually incorrect comment
You provide nothing factual yet dump your ad hominems. Check yourself, dingus.
HeyZuesHChrist t1_j0nom1b wrote
I think it’s you who needs to check themselves if I know you by username dude.
IamSauerKraut t1_j0oj2x7 wrote
You don't know me. Learn to cope with the opinions of others.
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