Yes, it's deplorable that anyone is left to sleep on the streets, beg for money, have no access to food, clothing, housing, water, medical care, etc.

“A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.” - Mahatma Ghandi

It just shows that the emphasis in our society on individualism and "making it on your own", as slagathor mentioned, is taken to the point of being downright evil.