The thing is, there are slices of this country where communities are very strong and generous. I honestly can’t fault someone for asking. But never hurts to ask, as long as a modest ask without entitlement. In a community that I am in, last year a friend made a post on behalf of another and make a very long story short many people donated both chunks big and small adding up to a huge amount that he was able to use to clear up a very messy situation that he was in. The ask was made with sincerity and humbleness, and the outcome was very positive.