People are very often judgemental of those who live on our streets, but when one takes the time to actually talk to them they often have very sad tales to tell. Not all of them are blameless, I know, but please don't walk past them as if they don't exist, they are people too, and it costs nothing to give them the time of day. We should all remember that there, but for the grace of God, or just plain bad luck, goes you or I.
I don't have much to spare, and would never give money, but I often ask if they would like a hot drink, or something to eat, and go and get it for them because it could so easily be one of our own in the same position.