I've sometimes fantasised about running an anonymous charity, which it's imposible to apply to, but which discreetly intervenes whenever an achingly good cause comes to my notice.
I think there is something a bit like that for struggling musicians - no one knows who runs it or how to contact it, but sometimes someone in need finds a fairy godmother has mysteriously awarded them a scholorship or helped out in some way.
Another fantasy is to offer someone begging or busking a job. When someone begs for a cup of tea or help for the homeless I'd say,"Do you really want to escape from this life? If you do, here's my card. Turn up at nine oclock here on Monday, clean, sober and ready to work, and you can have a full time job at the national minimum wage. Here's £50 to see you until then. Get some clothes, food, etc, and if you want it, get a new life. If you don't turn up or you don't want to work, then never ever expect this offer to be repeated. It's your choice."
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