These two seeming old men are a fixture in my neighbouthood, exchanging smiles whether you give them a moment of your time, or a donation, or both.

Since there is not much of an employment market for old alcoholic (ex or current) with bad teeth, bad hygiene (just where would you bathe?) and poor heath with no skills? From here you cannot stat with creating more jobs, first you heal the person, then exploit them for tax revenue.