Panhandling--and other downtown events

Downtown Greensboro, Inc.'s weekly newsletter included a valuable information sheet about panhandling. Along with a definition of panhandling and when/where it is allowed, the info sheet offers some excellent suggestions for how to help those in need when confronted:

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO ANYONE SOLICITING—there are agencies within the
city that can assist those in need. If they ask for food, refer them to
Greensboro Urban Ministry located at 305 E. Lee Street.

Greensboro Urban Ministry also sells $1.00 tickets that can be given to those
soliciting—those tickets are good for a meal at Potter’s Kitchen and on the back
of the ticket gives information about Greensboro Urban Ministry—the $1.00 you
spend for tickets helps them continue their mission of feeding and ministering
those who are in need.

For more information about Greensboro Urban Ministry, call—336—271-5959 for
emergency needs—336-271-5952; Potter’s Kitchen—336-271-5993.

On a lighter note, information about the upcoming week's events and new restaurants also are included in the newsletter.