Posted on February 1, 2023

City-Backed Campaign Asks for Donations for Baltimore Squeegee Kids

Jeff Abell, WBFF, January 30, 2023

Baltimore’s electronic signs, which are planted in downtown sidewalks, are delivering far more than tourist information lately.

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Three weeks ago, the city began barring squeegee kids from hustling motorists in six downtown intersections, and now, the city is issuing a plea for financial support.

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The electronic signs urge donors to tap into a website where featured squeegee kids are asking for as much as $6,000 in financial aid.

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“What message does it send to the guy who gets up every morning, pays taxes and contributes to society, what message does it send,” asks one unidentified commuter.

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