Fundraising

Now that I'm in the process of helping someone I know who is in need, and I know that there are not very many resources for water assistance, I would like to start a fundraiser or something that can help people in need. I'm not sure how I would do this, and I want to make sure that it is completely legal. I think it would feel great to help people in need in an area that is not very well talked about and seems to lack a lot of funding and awareness (at least in the area I live in.) I think it is very unfortunate that it has to be that way, and I think that people who have the power to help others who need help should do so, even if it is by donating time and love, and not money. For me, helping people gives a good feeling inside. I like the idea of knowing that if I help someone, maybe somebody will return the favor if I'm ever in need of help. It's hard to think that there is so much money and so much funding that could be available for people in need, but that not all of it is allocated properly. I know I'm ranting and raving about this, but my recent experience has somewhat inspired me to help others in an area that I, and many others, take for granted. So my new goal is to do a little bit of research and see what I can do to help people, and if I cannot do that with money, I would like to at least raise a little bit awareness about the situation and the lack of understanding about the entire situation (emergency assistance for people who do not have running water.)