I am somewhat surprised

At how many homeless people are in Salt Lake City.  It's so bad that businesses have signs up begging people not to give money to panhandlers.

Things you subsidize, you get more of.

I recall listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio one day, and he had a caller on talking about how many people were asking for help from the local church.  The folks at the church were in a bit of a bind, because the number of people asking for help dwarfed what resources they had.  Ramsey told them to ask those who were asking for a hand-out to volunteer at the church.  Something nominal, like a couple hours a week just helping around the place.

Apparently, the people called back, and said that the number of people asking for help had been cut in half.

I submit to you that if you're not willing to do a couple of hours work for the help you're receiving, then you don't need help all that much.