I just got word in Second Life that a friend has started up a computer shop in the little town of Dandridge, Tennessee, and would like some help getting his shop off the ground, so as to provide good income on his behalf. He has to succeed, because his health depends on it; if he fails, that's the end.
To address this need, he's opened an account with GoFundMe, and his page can be found here:
http://www.gofundme.com/yb3cgpg
There is no minimum donation amount, and there are no deadlines; donate as little or as much as you see fit. I appreciate the help, and I'm sure he will appreciate it even more. :3