I posted this in CEP and feeling lazy (or busy since I have to run out again) so this is cross-posted. You were warned earlier that I'd be coming.
A friend of a friend lost her 10 year old daughter and 2 year old niece in a serious auto accident. Her two sons are being released from the hospital today, about a month after the accident. She has been unable to work and they lost their housing. They have nowhere to go after they're released from the hospital so my friend is putting them up in a hotel until they can find a place that can house her and her children, the two boys still suffering from their injuries and requiring care. She's paying from her own funds for tonight but doesn't have the money to do this for more than a couple days. My friend runs a 501(c)(3) that helps homeless families in our area, and I help out regularly. Donations can be deducted because of her organizations tax status. Here's a longer link on CEP with more backstory and information.