Homeless Meters

May 14, 2008

San Francisco is installing old parking meters in its most panhandled areas.  

All coins deposited in the bright orange meters will go to charities that help the homeless.

Read “S.F. parking meters retooled to aid homeless” at www.sfgate.com.
 

 

2 Responses to “Homeless Meters”

  1. centerforrespitecare said:

    See, now - this is the kind of creative project that can really help! I’d love to see a follow-up post on how much is raised.

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