Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson
“It’s a way of life.” Rising poverty in Lansing leading to panhandlers
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A man is standing on the street corner with a sign reading, “Every bit helps.” On the next block, there is another man sitting next to a lamppost with a jar at his feet, asking people walking by for any extra change. What both of these people have in common is that they are panhandling on the streets. However, their reasons are unknown to people who pass by. This rise in activity can be connected to recent poverty rates.