I think it's often harder to acknowledge local problems such as homelessness because they require a sustained commitment. You literally seem them as you walk ho

I think it's often harder to acknowledge local problems such as homelessness because they require a sustained commitment. You literally seem them as you walk home or drive to work. Contrast that with the instant gratification of making a one-time contribution to solve a distant problem, and it's easy to see why many prefer the latter approach.