It's a good practice to do what you can every day to help out your friends and family (even the friends you have not met yet).
Sometimes all you have to offer is a warm hug, smile and kind words. Never think that those things are not enough. They can go along way for someone who is in need!
Give of yourself every day in any way that you can to those around you. It's a great feeling to help others as many of us here already know!