Homeless Water Jugs Can Drain You

The sidewalk salesmen for the United Homeless Organization (referring to themselves as “outreach workers”) were working without a city license and apparently pocketing the money for themselves. The semi-sophisticated sales pitches could net these beggars an estimated $80 in four or five hours. The UHO charity, based in a Bronx apartment reported $97,890 in contributions. A close examination of their paperwork shows some questionable accounting. “Corporate” begging in New York City should be banned.

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