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When direct giving becomes harmful to recipients

The homeless man I give cash to every week asked me to stop because it is enabling his addiction, but turning away feels heartless and wrong.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Your compassionate impulses are potentially causing damage to the person you want to help.

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“Where Are You with Philanthropy — how to give effectively?”

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