Just an FYI Phyllis -- Catholic Charities immigration programs are usually overwhelmed with clients and understaffed by underpaid people.  

I think that the long-term solution to the stuff that you describe is to for those with money not to hoard it, but to work for better and more equitable distribution of resources.  They might all take a cue from that part of Mr. Ford's philosophy that moved him to pay his workers a wage that would enable them to buy his cars.  Also, it would help if those with all of the money and power realized that a more equitable distribution of resources makes for a more stable society, which enables the very wealthy to live more peaceful lives....