Many folks are in need these days -- many of them not because they're bums or too lazy to work. More importantly is how children are hungry or cold. Personally I've stepped up our giving by about 300%... but we can afford it and that's not the point. Watch this video. It should move you to tears. 
https://www.youtube.com/v/9DXL9vIUbWg...y=1&showinfo=0
I was unable to "embed" it so just put the link here - if someone knows how to embed it - feel free. I couldn't figure it out.