The Strong Stoic Podcast #359 - On Helping the Homeless
Mar 25, 2025
20:26
Like many people living in cities, I’ve noticed that the homeless population has grown significantly. In my home province of Nova Scotia, this was hardly an issue in the past, but now it's become much more apparent. The city has taken some steps, such as setting up small shelters—tiny homes that provide a temporary place to stay. While these efforts are positive, they raise a deeper question: What can we as individuals do to help?
When you visit larger cities, it’s hard to ignore the reality of homelessness. People stand at traffic lights asking for money, and some are clearly struggling with addiction. The immediate reaction many people have is to assume that giving money is unhelpful because it might be spent on drugs or alcohol. But before making that judgment, it’s important to approach the situation with compassion.
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When you visit larger cities, it’s hard to ignore the reality of homelessness. People stand at traffic lights asking for money, and some are clearly struggling with addiction. The immediate reaction many people have is to assume that giving money is unhelpful because it might be spent on drugs or alcohol. But before making that judgment, it’s important to approach the situation with compassion.
This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblin
Substack: https://strongstoic.substack.com