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Responding to panhandlers during ArtPrize

Posted at 6:53 PM, Sep 23, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-23 18:53:03-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Thousands of people are heading downtown for ArtPrize 8 to see all of the pieces of work on display. However, there are still those struggling downtown, which means visitors could be approached by panhandlers.

Degage Ministries offers suggestions on how people can respond to those who ask for money. They include:

  1. Treating the person with dignity and respect
  2. Acknowledging them with a greeting
  3. Making eye contact
  4. Don't give them money
  5. Instead, offer a Degage voucher

For more information on Degage Ministries, you can visit their website. They also offer to mail out vouchers, if you want to buy them before heading downtown.