Our area has individual churches and some sort of consortium that will pay a person in needs rent and electric. No questions asked. They also run various types of shelters, kitchens, food banks, abuse programs, etc.
Their are parishioners who go around to fire victims and hand them money and food items.
In general neighbors who will bring water, blankets, and chairs for anyone involved in a personal tragedy. No questions asked.
These are good "works".
A JW has been led to believe "works" are handing out WTBTS literature.