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BabyBMakes3
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/13 711 total posts
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Laura
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What would YOU do?
Quick background: I work for a retail bank. We have 2 entrances and from time to time we have a "homeless" man who walks through our branch from one end to the other. He is usually pretty unkempt and looks to be carrying his belongings in plastic grocery bags. Tonight, he walked through and his clothes were absolutely gross and torn and he wasn't wearing any shoes. I desperately want to help this man and ask him if he needs shoes or warm clothes, but even though he minds his own business when he comes in...I don't know this man. I don't know if he will take offense and I don't know his mental stability. I'm 34 weeks pregnant and working in an environment where I don't want to upset anyone who could be unstable in any way. But my heart is breaking that I feel so cautious instead of immediately helping. What would you do? Would you immediately ask him if he needs anything or would you remain cautious?
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Posted 12/10/15 7:27 PM  |
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What would YOU do?
I would call the police non-emergency line and/or any code officers and describe the situation. They can send someone to talk to the person, give resources, aid, help, etc.
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| Posted 12/10/15 7:48 PM |
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What would YOU do?
also - maybe set up a donation box of free items?
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| Posted 12/10/15 7:49 PM |
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mommy2B3
2 boys 2 girls!!!!
Member since 7/08 3324 total posts
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Re: What would YOU do?
Personally I would approach him and tell him he looks like my DHs size (even if he doesn't) and wanted to double check his sizes, coat, shoes and shirts. Then I would buy him some clothes and shoes and give it to him the next time I saw him.
I would approach him while I was still in the bank, God forbid something happens, but from my experience they are usually incredibly grateful for hot food and shoes/coats.
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| Posted 12/10/15 7:54 PM |
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Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
Member since 7/12 3415 total posts
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My only Sunshine
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Re: What would YOU do?
I don't know. I would feel bad for him, but probably wouldn't approach him, especially if I were pregnant. As you said, you don't know how mentally stable he is. I would probably ask a male coworker to approach him.
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| Posted 12/10/15 8:51 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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What would YOU do?
After working in the city and seeing homeless people every 3 feet and seeing the scams they pull I'm jaded and would do nothing.
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| Posted 12/10/15 9:28 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
06ers Rock!!
Member since 1/07 9537 total posts
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The One My Mother Gave Me ;-)
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What would YOU do?
I would give him the emergency after hours number for social services. I hand it out all the time.
Message edited 12/10/2015 10:14:53 PM.
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| Posted 12/10/15 10:14 PM |
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Mushesgirl
Too blessed to be stressed
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Re: What would YOU do?
I would not approach. He could be mentally imbalanced. Call the precinct
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| Posted 12/10/15 10:15 PM |
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Re: What would YOU do?
Does he come at a certain time?
Maybe you could leave a box of clothes/shoes near the entrance around when he usually comes. Then, you don't have to directly approach him, but you are still helping him. He doesn't have to ever know that it was you.
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| Posted 12/11/15 9:42 AM |
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jellybelly79
LIF Adult
Member since 5/06 3389 total posts
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What would YOU do?
I would leave a bag of clothes and walk away
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| Posted 12/11/15 9:49 AM |
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