I don't think he "ended up" on the street. I think this is his chosen (six-figure) vocation. Tax-free, by the way.
Maybe he's looking for a peacher/priest/whatever position. I see local guys doing something similar, they just usually stay within the same religion and aren't as straight forward about it. They do get fed more home cooked dinners, though.
@RedEyedHog didn't season his grub with Red Eyed Hog... since I've been using the Red Eyed Hog, I have gotten a promotion, started a business, lost 43 lbs and my wife ...ahhhh thats enough for now, you get the point
You guys underestimate his genius. It's called raising the bar. No religion wants to be outdone by Jewish, so if you put some money in the Jewish bowl..... you get the idea.
That's an awesome idea! I agree, that he's probably not homeless. His shirt is too white and check out the plug to his left. He's charging something. Not that homeless don't have electronics. Just my thought. I've concidered panhandling for a week or two for a thesis.