See, I also agree with locoholic here. It's a tricky one, but the SA have the experience, so rather than small schemes, I suggest would-be do-gooders to place a donation in with the SA.
"Good evening & welcome to hotel el naff. May i see your i.d. and latest psychoanalysis results". All that separates you from their plight is a bank balance and a roof over your head. Shameful, you'll be having them wear stars next.