Tag Archives: poverty

If It Benefits You, Then I Don’t Want It

By Jonathan | Published April 11, 2010

A man walks into a big box electronics store (let’s call him Ed). He Isn’t sure exactly what he wants, but he knows he wants a big TV. A salesperson offers him assistance which he declines. Twice. On the third try he grudgingly accept the help being offered to him. [...]

Eastside Chairs

By Jonathan | Published October 16, 2009

Three empty chairs sit empty as a down and out soul crouches in the alley. Taken on the border of Gastown and the Downtown Eastside. Not the prettiest part of Vancouver. Processed using Lucy Starkiller and Dave Hillify.

Being Kind Because You Can, You Can Afford It

By Jonathan | Published June 5, 2008

When you walk down the street and get stopped by a panhandler, what do you do? If you are like most people, you rush by as quickly as possible, avoiding eye contact. You don’t feel that person deserves any of your money, but you’re slightly embarrassed at your unwillingness to [...]