American culture prior to the current rampant socialism was to provide jobs. You see it countless stories from 19th and first half of 20th century. Cousin Bob has lost his job. No problem, uncle Tim has a warehouse that needs some hands. Corporate types frown on this as "nepotism" - but when it is your *own* business at risk (not a publicly traded company) and you actually know the weaknesses of cousin Bob, it is a beautiful thing, just like East African culture. A famous example is the classic American movie "It's a Wonderful Life".