I Know we all like to help others. There is so much these days of people who hurt, for one reason or another.
Someone has to step up to help, I always say its those closest to the person that should find ways to help their friends. It seems lately that not everyone knows how to start a collection, etc. And at work it actually is not encouraged. We have taken collections for him, and others. But its hard to get info, to help someone if you are not the closest friend.
Younger people especially now with the internet, its so much easier. Do what you think is right to help any way you can. Its not nearly as personal, but it could save someones life, financial and otherwise. And if it bombs, you tried.