I used volunteer for the Red Cross. Several times a week I would work with families after they had house fires. Whatever money we spent on them (clothes, shoes,

I used volunteer for the Red Cross. Several times a week I would work with families after they had house fires. Whatever money we spent on them (clothes, shoes, food, medications, a place to stay while the found new housing, etc.) was nothing compared to spending time helping them make a plan to get their life back together. It reached the point that I always wrapped up with them by making them promise that they weren't going to just "lock up" and sit in the hotel for a couple days watching TV and avoiding life. I know of a local church that now has a career helping program. One night a week they'll get people together with others that can help with resumes, networking, and financial planning.