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True Charity
- When Social Capital Moves in Next Door: The Best Evidence on Gentrification
- The Maker Versus The Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics
- The Emotional and Mental Health Crisis in Poverty
- A Resurgence of Republicanism: Seizing the Opportunity to Reclaim Self-governance
- Partnering with Landlords for Affordable Housing
- Forgotten Faces: A Call for the Church to Engage the Elderly
- What’s Justice Got to Do With It? How Justice Works With Charity to Uplift the Poor
- After The Storm: How to Shape Our Mercy Ministries for Long-term Success
- Second Chances: Helping Returning Citizens Reintegrate
- Is Healing From Childhood Adversity Possible? A Review of the Book Created to Heal.
The Emotional and Mental Health Crisis in Poverty
Misuse of relief has caused a mental and emotional health crisis among those in poverty. Leading them to go back into a deeper exploration of family-of-origin issues will help them go forward to more complete, integrated healing.
Forgotten Faces: A Call for the Church to Engage the Elderly
The growing elderly-isolation crisis in the U.S. presents churches and nonprofits with a unique opportunity to honor our aging Image Bearers. By creating relational communities where needs are seen and met, and encouraging the elderly to use their gifts, we can honor them with the dignity and hope they deserve.
What’s Justice Got to Do With It? How Justice Works With Charity to Uplift the Poor
Justice is a hot topic with wildly divergent interpretations. Charity is an enigmatic and even questionable virtue to many. This article cuts through the modern moral cacophony and outlines a clear, essential role for both in poverty resolution.
How to Locally Support Refugees
Not every immigrant is a refugee in true need of asylum, but for those who are, what’s the right response and how can we make sure our intervention is targeted to those who truly need it? Here are some practical suggestions for you to consider for the work in your hometown.
How Do I Truly Help Panhandlers?
James Whitford Founder & CEO Read more from James Listen to this article: Just about all of us have encountered a panhandler with a sign that reads, “Anything helps.” […]
Spreading the True Charity Message in Four Easy Steps
Don’t overcomplicate telling others what you learn about caring for the poor. Begin with these four things to ignite enthusiasm in your community.