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SF Meters Will Take Coins for Homeless

City, aiming to cut panhandling, will give change to non-profits

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted May 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – San Francisco’s got a new plan to address panhandling: The city is installing old parking meters in popular begging areas where passers-by can drop their spare change rather than giving it to panhandlers. The money will go to local non-profits to help the homeless,...   Read full story »

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