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Questions Over Children Fundraising In SF - cbs5.com

Questions Over Children Fundraising In SF - cbs5.com

Questions Over Children Fundraising In SF

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) ― In the bustle of downtown San Francisco, mixed with the commuters and the tourists you can see them: The children.

They are standing on street corners or at BART stations for hours, asking for donations while holding trays of snacks. Often, seemingly, alone. And the sight of these kids prompts concerns.

"Why is it the same people out there every single day," said one man. "They're hustling," said another. And a third: "They're out here pretty late, I'm wondering where does the money go."

So CBS 5 Investigates decided to check it out. We asked one child at the Ferry Building.