I'd be willing to step up to the plate and create a newbie hangout. Is that something that can be done in FM right now or would I have to wait for the changes to be made to FM?

Begging may not be a problem if you have charity owners who stick by their rules. Crow is definitely someone whose charity I see benefiting FM; the new users only get a starter dress and they only have to make five posts and fill out the form to get it but Crow makes everyone play by the rules. Form incorrectly filled out? No item. Simple as that.

You need charity owners who will stick to their guns, so to speak.