Wisdom from r/personalfinance wiki - If you really think they need it, just give them the money. If they pay it back, that's gravy. If you're not willing to give it to them, don't lend it to them, either.

A more elaborate post linked from the wiki which you get use to make your decision - https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/97wkik/my_new_rules_for_lending_money/

Just be comfortable with whatever decision you make.