This is an idea for a community pattern, for something like a Rotary Club or church group. It requires a significant level of trust between members of a group.
A physical bulletin board, or something similar, is maintained by the group. It contains postings by members of problems that the group might be able to address. Early on they would probably be volunteer efforts to feed the homeless or build Habitat houses. As trust is built, members could get help with personal problems.
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