Nope. For most people the root problem is not money. Whether it be local homeless people or impoverished people abroad, most often broader assistance is required.
This assistance is often provided by organizations with the skills to provide reorienting assistance.
OP is correct that the big organizations are dubious at best in their spending habits, but there are many small organizations that do outstanding work. They don't make the news, but why would they if they are not part of the machine?
If you care about life changing help, chances are that a small organization will be able to bring this about better than you could on your own because generating lasting change takes more time, energy, and commitment than most people have to offer.
Giving money to a homeless person in a parking lot might make you feel good, but without sustained contact and commitment it is unlikely to result in long term positive change.
Nope. For most people the root problem is not money. Whether it be local homeless people or impoverished people abroad, most often broader assistance is required.
This assistance is often provided by organizations with the skills to provide reorienting assistance.
OP is correct that the big organizations are dubious at best in their spending habits, but there are many small organizations that do outstanding work. They don't make the news, but why would they if they are not part of the machine?
If you care about life changing help, chances are that a small organization will be able to bring this about better than you could on your own because generating lasting change takes more time, energy, and commitment than most people have to offer.
Giving money to a homeless person in a parking lot might make you feel good, but without sustained contact and commitment it is unlikely to result in long term positive change.
I never give money to the homeless, only because it just goes straight to drugs.