I haven't looked at it closely enough to see what the potential for abuse is, but it looks like "caveat emptor" should be enough protection.

I've noticed in past years that simply publicizing a family in trouble, or someone who needs help, usually triggers an outpouring of generosity.

The local newspaper has an annual list of various poor people and families with special wants and needs, that they bring forward to readers, and the donations always more than meet the goals. A news story about someone in a bad plight always generates a lot of help.

The idea of setting this kind of thing up on the internet is promising.