So the debate continues...panhandlers, beggars, flyers...does giving them cash or stuff hinder, enable or help? The problem is there is no way to know. Some are addicts getting another days cash for a buy. Some need help for survival, sleeping, eating, etc. Everyone agrees there is a problem getting needed services for those who need them. How about making panhandling "illegal" but replacing it with a 2 pronged funding program to provide needed services. Springfield organizes a three part service group: mental health support, addiction support, housing support all with a goal of health and independence, aka Triple S(ervice) Health, Housing and Addiction. The City provides some funding from the budget,  paired with a licensed program of fund raising to supplement the service. Licensed collectors work public areas for collections. Collections provide the next level of funding. The Triple S agency provides services to the unhoused, ill and addicted. Those collecting get an hourly wage.