Question: “I am a 75-year-old widower with no kids and I’m still working part time making about $3,500/month. I stuff away $2 ...

"I want to help people just like the paramedics who helped save my dad," says Hannah Standing. She is now training to be a ...

Validate their feelings and help them to calm and slow down. Help them gain understanding of the situation and regain a sense of control. Reaching out to a friend who might need help can feel scary.

If you're watching from afar and want to help, sending money to a trusted relief organization may be more effective than donating items or heading to the front lines to see how you can lend hand.