This was one of the most touching stories I've ever read here on HN. I tend to read a lot of stories about people's misfortune, and how things turned around --

This was one of the most touching stories I've ever read here on HN. I tend to read a lot of stories about people's misfortune, and how things turned around -- but hearing the story from someone in similar shoes as myself makes it feel so much more personal. It's really scary how fast things can turn around, regardless of how 'successful' you are at your job / work. Especially if you're doing any sort of freelancing / etc. One thing I'd really like to know is this: what can people like myself do to help others who are in a similar situation as the author? Are their specific charities that are useful for this sort of thing? As someone who wants to help out, what can I personally do to make a difference? Is going and volunteering at a soup kitchen something that's needed? I'm genuinely interested in helping in some way -- if any of you have advice / etc. I'd absolutely love to hear it.