Can anyone blame them considering the mess they deal with? They should ignore the calls and let Beans and Francis shelters use some of all those donations to hire armed security and their own Fire & Rescue services. Holiday's are coming so get ready to be hit with all those ads by Catholic Services, Salvation Army, Beans and anyone wanting tax free money for us to donate, donate, donate, donate to the Beans and Francis charities. Always wanting more. Had a request stuck on my car already begging for money. Get a job. Better yet,  get out of Alaska and find a warmer climate. Want to help poor? Find a person busting their butt, on minium wages, not on welfare, to pay rent, food, car ins, meds and give them a nice Christmas surprise. If able, pick up part of rent, buy some groceries for the home, pay a light bill. Give them a gift card from Fred Meyers for medicines or gas. Thats what I will do. I Never donate to organized charities, shelters or soup kitchens. They hurt more than help.