Do you give money to homeless people you meet on the street?

Asked by KTVZ

673 Votes

Do you give money to homeless people you meet on the street?

14%

Yes, I try to Yes, I try to

86%

No, I can't No, I can't

14%

Yes, I try to

I always try to offer a little something if I have cash on me. Everybody falls on hard times!

I always try to offer a little something if I have cash on me. Everybody falls on hard times! Show Less

3 Comments

Sue Brown

I know the feeling of one check away from trouble, & I know how $1, 5, can help. It's not for me to judge, so I don't care what they use the money for. I also sometimes take hot food back to them.

Latterdaysaint

Its better to provide them food if u give them money they will just buy boos

Kathy Deloach

Only when I feel it is a hand up and not out

86%

No, I can't

I don't typically think about it, and if I do, I rarely have extra cash on me to give.

I don't typically think about it, and if I do, I rarely have extra cash on me to give. Show Less

11 Comments

Lani Shobe

many cannot manage their money. I will give them food if they are genuinely hungry.

Marcia Y

Most of them are smoking cigarettes, I will not give money to anyone to support their habits.

Dave Voiles

I have, but not in a while. Eventually I noticed it was a "career choice" by many of these folks. If it feels right I'll still do it, but not as a habit.

Lee Bennett

Most of people begging drive newer vehicles than I do and have been told make more money than working and don't pay taxes

Sam Ackerman

Oh I could, I just will not. I was homeless at 13yo. Thanks dear old mom. There are lazy people out there, and I'm not going to waste my money on them.

Linda Nolin

No I work hard for my money.

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

Never money, but food when I can and have it.

Laurel Knight

Because I saw many fake homeless people driving nice cars they had hidden behind stores. So much is a scan. There are programs if they want help and are not just panhandling cause they don't want to w

Latterdaysaint

Its better to provide them food then money so cant buy boos with it

Jodi Dwyer

I used to buy food, but they turned up their noses and said they wanted cash. Don't we all.

Kenneth Swipies

I can afford it, the problem is I do not know what the money will be used for. I know Christ said not to ask, however, that would not be a good steward. Then too, there are plenty of food banks.

Sue Brown

Not enough food banks, with little to no "real" food in them (protein, etc). Canned garbanzo beans. Yay. Often outdated, too. There's a real problem, for sure.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

111 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

93%

Yes Yes

7%

No No

93%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

7%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

69 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

65%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Do you give money to homeless people you meet on the street?

14% Yes, I try to Yes, I try to

86% No, I can't No, I can't

14% Yes, I try to

86% No, I can't

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

93% Yes Yes

7% No No

93% Yes

7% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

14%

Yes, I try to Yes, I try to

86%

No, I can't No, I can't

14%

Yes, I try to

86%

No, I can't

93%

Yes Yes

7%

No No

93%

Yes

7%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No