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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would give what I could afford but not a loan [/quote]

Op here. I was thinking a "loan" would be more palatable so she doesn't feel like a charity case but perhaps that's not the right approach. How could I do it annonymously if I don't have her address? [/quote]

Your impulse to give is very admirable and I would encourage you to follow through on it.  I understand your view on not trying to make it uncomfortable for her and that's why you want to offer up a loan but as other posters have said, that's probably going to actually create more discomfort.

Here are a few suggestions:
1) You could write her a sweet note sharing a memory that you remember from when you were friends. Then offer up the money by saying how much you admire her and her kids and that you would like to contribute to her life in the way that she contributed to yours when you were younger.
2) If you are in the same town, you could hire her for a job and then "tip" her the extra money at the end and share some nice words with her.
3) If you are not in the same town but know mutual acquaintances, you could have one of your mutual friends hire her and then tip her the extra money.

Whatever you do, please act on your generosity.  For this act of kindness will not only be appreciated by your acquaintance friend, your soul will be enriched as well!

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