I sympathize and agree with your general points. I do wonder about the general idea that there is nothing you can do. People can get bus fare for $1 [1]. They can scrounge money from people they know or total strangers to get more. They can move, even as a transient to a larger city. They can get housing in the new city with public support. They can live in shelters overnight until the support comes through. They can get jobs within walking distance in the city. They can do all of this on their own or with a little help from their fellow humans. Humanity has done this for thousands of years.
Would I want to do any of that? No. Would I if necessary. Yes.
Would I want to do any of that? No. Would I if necessary. Yes.
1 - https://us.megabus.com/