“I think it’s a great idea, especially since places (that help the homeless) might be experiencing cuts right now; if it’s visible and I saw it here, I would be inclined to put my change in there rather than take it home.”

— Henry Johnson, retired veterinarian, Topeka

“I think it’s great because the more convenient it is for people to donate the more likely it is they’ll do it.”

— Jacob Skalko, manager of Wal-Mart, Ottawa

“It’s a great idea as long as it’s secure and someone doesn’t rip it off. It would be great for loose change, especially if it had a coin sorter (for pennies).”

— Roger Steele, Graphics designer, Topeka

“I think that’s a good idea as long it’s going to help the homeless community. There should be some kind of sign that makes it clear who and what the money is for.”

— Rick Berger-Munson, Free State employee, Lawrence