[Dantilla]

I used to be on the board of a local non-profit that did construction/home repairs for eldery, infirm, single moms, ect. People who owned their home, but life has given them a sucker punch.

One of my responsibilities was visiting homes, to see what work was needed, come up with material lists, and determine how many workers were required, and how many hours would it take.

More important was to determine the need:

- Were these people claiming poverty, but with new Harley-Davidsons in the garage?
- Have they done all they can to help themselves, or are they living foolishly?

The big question was this: "If we do this job, how will it impact their life a year or two from now?"

The most difficult part- Those that could use our help the most, are the type that do not want to ask for help.
Then there are those whose lifestyle has become running from non-profit to non-profit, looking for handouts.
We need to weed those people out, as we do not want to be enablers.

I think that's the big question being discussed: "I want my efforts to be worthwhile"

How is that best determined?