I feel threatened when the men with the orange buckets actually walk up to my window at 460 Walmart and at 419 at Electric Road. Asking for funds for the women's shelter or abused women.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Tired of hearing that my female family members do not feel safe shopping alone in the area. Definitely hurting local businesses.
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Cheyenne Elmore
9 years ago
Roanoke has tried to take care of their homeless. We have folks coming from all over the U S we are trying to take care of as well. Pan handling is taking advantage of our good neighbor and good nature! It's getting worse all over the Valley!
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Susan watkins
9 years ago
Please stop it
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Eugenia Flaherty
9 years ago
Please
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Debra king
9 years ago
Let's stop this its getting out of hand. When someone that's homeless and really needs help won't get it. Because it's all the ones that don't need our help because they let us pay a for there addictions drinks and pills
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Richard Spain JR
9 years ago
This problem is more wide spread than people think. You can't go ANYWHERE in Roanoke, VA anymore without someone asking you to "Donate, Help or down right GIVE them money." It's sickening when you actually realize how many people are running scams... Where on Earth have their morals gone?
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Letting it go this bad is setting us up for worse.
When I visited Philadelphia, 4 homeless looking guys were trolling a line of hard to find, free parking spots and demanding $50 or something might happen to our car.
And on a visit to DC, a homeless man approached at the gas pump and tried to get my then boyfriend to pay him before he'd let him at the nozzle.
We need to nip this in the bud now, before our area declines to those kinds of conditions.
One thing that really bothers me as well is that the Rescue Mission houses sex offenders and encourages more of them to our area.
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Karen Crouch
9 years ago
I am sick of seeing these people. GET A JOB
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Peggy Boothe
9 years ago
I think its getting insane how they beg its like that is there job i dislike alot
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Anonymous
9 years ago
We need to stop panhandling in Roanoke! It's out of control!
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Colbert Boyd
9 years ago
End panhandling in Roanoke
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Jennifer Rickman
9 years ago
Panhandling doesn't help others, it only hurts them. We need to educate others about groups such as the Rescue Mission and HAT that can help those who are truly homeless.
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Christopher Mentz
9 years ago
This needs to stop! We need to get the attention of the local media outlets to dig deeper into the issue than just saying that it's a problem.
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Christian Kinder
9 years ago
Needing help is one thing begging on the streets is uncalled for and makes our city look like trash
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Anonymous
9 years ago
They need to go!
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Larry Saul
9 years ago
This needs to stop....getting ridiculous anymore!
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Cheryl Facciani
9 years ago
When I first moved to Roanoke from NJ 15 years ago, there was little to no panhandlers. Growing up we always knew not to give money to panhandlers because when you took out your wallet, they could steal it and you were always supporting a drug habit. Today I am appalled by the plethora of people on the corner. Is it not enough that I support you through taxes and social services? You would rather beg for money than earn a living because begging is more profitable. Roanoke needs to take action. Also the homeless on the benches and seats in the center of the square need to find new benches!
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Janice
9 years ago
I HAVE CALLED POLICE THEY SAY IT;S NOT AGAINST THE LAW? THAT IS CRAZY SO I CAN STAND OUT AND BEG FOR MONEY. I WOULD BE THE FIRST TO GET ARESSTED. THIS NEEDS TO BE STOPPED IT IS OUT OF CONTROL.
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ron waller
9 years ago
This needs to stop, people are beginning to approach us at stores near Valleyview mall such Ross and Rugged wearhouse. This doesn't make a family feel secure at all.
I feel threatened when the men with the orange buckets actually walk up to my window at 460 Walmart and at 419 at Electric Road. Asking for funds for the women's shelter or abused women.
Tired of hearing that my female family members do not feel safe shopping alone in the area. Definitely hurting local businesses.
Roanoke has tried to take care of their homeless. We have folks coming from all over the U S we are trying to take care of as well. Pan handling is taking advantage of our good neighbor and good nature! It's getting worse all over the Valley!
Please stop it
Please
Let's stop this its getting out of hand. When someone that's homeless and really needs help won't get it. Because it's all the ones that don't need our help because they let us pay a for there addictions drinks and pills
This problem is more wide spread than people think. You can't go ANYWHERE in Roanoke, VA anymore without someone asking you to "Donate, Help or down right GIVE them money." It's sickening when you actually realize how many people are running scams... Where on Earth have their morals gone?
Letting it go this bad is setting us up for worse. When I visited Philadelphia, 4 homeless looking guys were trolling a line of hard to find, free parking spots and demanding $50 or something might happen to our car. And on a visit to DC, a homeless man approached at the gas pump and tried to get my then boyfriend to pay him before he'd let him at the nozzle. We need to nip this in the bud now, before our area declines to those kinds of conditions. One thing that really bothers me as well is that the Rescue Mission houses sex offenders and encourages more of them to our area.
I am sick of seeing these people. GET A JOB
I think its getting insane how they beg its like that is there job i dislike alot
We need to stop panhandling in Roanoke! It's out of control!
End panhandling in Roanoke
Panhandling doesn't help others, it only hurts them. We need to educate others about groups such as the Rescue Mission and HAT that can help those who are truly homeless.
This needs to stop! We need to get the attention of the local media outlets to dig deeper into the issue than just saying that it's a problem.
Needing help is one thing begging on the streets is uncalled for and makes our city look like trash
They need to go!
This needs to stop....getting ridiculous anymore!
When I first moved to Roanoke from NJ 15 years ago, there was little to no panhandlers. Growing up we always knew not to give money to panhandlers because when you took out your wallet, they could steal it and you were always supporting a drug habit. Today I am appalled by the plethora of people on the corner. Is it not enough that I support you through taxes and social services? You would rather beg for money than earn a living because begging is more profitable. Roanoke needs to take action. Also the homeless on the benches and seats in the center of the square need to find new benches!
I HAVE CALLED POLICE THEY SAY IT;S NOT AGAINST THE LAW? THAT IS CRAZY SO I CAN STAND OUT AND BEG FOR MONEY. I WOULD BE THE FIRST TO GET ARESSTED. THIS NEEDS TO BE STOPPED IT IS OUT OF CONTROL.
This needs to stop, people are beginning to approach us at stores near Valleyview mall such Ross and Rugged wearhouse. This doesn't make a family feel secure at all.