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All that matters is what u think at the time. Giving is a gamble. U only give what u can afford. Don't give anymore. Don't expect anything and dont hold any unrealistic expectations. They are strangers and if u give, u know why u did it and most likely it came from your heart. After that, It does not matter what happens. If they don't live close to u, u should probably just move on and not help at all.Some people say, U should not ask anything of them? Why Not? Make them prove what they state. Don't be a sucker. U need to see for yourself what the real deal is? There is no need to give to those far away. There are plenty right in your own area of the country. We all know that. Just pay attention when you are driving around and you can see plenty of people who need help at times. But don't start something that will have you tied up in it forever. U look, U saw, U move on. If u are walking around some town, Never Carry much money. $5.00 is it. If U get stopped by some bozo begging or possibly a near mugging, the $5.00 will save your life. Better have something to give at that moment. They will not believe u if u say, " I have None?". $5.00 is nothing to lose. Big amounts can wipe u out and maybe even get u killed. Good Luck. Take Care.

Yes, I have given money to individuals on this website. It wasn't much, but I felt good about what I was able to send. It felt right in my heart in doing so, since I have struggled financially in the past as a result of 4 layoffs.

If you give online it's difficult to know for sure if the need is legit or not. What about the one that stands on the side of the road holding a sign? You can't know that either. If you drop money in a church collection plate, will all of it go to where you think it should? The key is to give anyway! It is a gift and once given, it's no longer yours to worry about. You will reap the benefits in your heart because of the kindness you've shown. Of course do your best to make a good decision where to give - but just do it! It's good for you! Did they bring the desperate situation on themselves? Maybe...maybe not - it really doesn't matter, they still have a need. Help anyway - no strings attached - unconditional. You may find it changes you in the process!

Reply to GoodNewsForYou:---I just wanted to add a little of my experience with giving and getting here on aidpage that pretty much goes along the lines of StarShine's. All of us here on Aidpage come from all walks of life and we are all below the poverty line. We get no pay for what we do and if you put all our knowledge together we can answer almost any question and direct you to any resource needed. I have been helped a few times monitarily but most of all I have been given resources that have covered any and all needs that have come up. If one of us doesn''t have the answer we refer you to several that do. As far as how to determine who to help, I think you should try to get to know a few people by just posting them and ask the questions and show interest in their life and needs. When I have a few extra dollars to send I usually send a little money and a grocery store coupon so at least I know they will have food to eat and a little gas hopefully to look for work. I try to help the elderly as much as possible as I have found that they are usually at the bottom of the peckin order when it comes to obtaining help.Last summer a dear friend of mine from here on Aidpage donated me enough money to put in a beautiful flower and veggie garden and she just did it out of the kindness of her heart. I think that is the big secret as to know who to help, let your heart do the choosing and God bless you my friend. Welcome to aidpage Sheshe030

They aren't living wastefully or foolishly many are in dire need and we at aidpage rarely give our money out as we don't have it to give. Few people have help others with small amounts of money but mostly we refer people to other sites..Oh there has been some scammers and Aidpage and the members here are pretty good snops to see if some one is telling the truth. But I believe most people are hurting and I know many who are...