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- 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.
- Is Your Mission Statement B.I.G. Enough?
- How to Locally Support Refugees
- How Do I Truly Help Panhandlers?
Loving our Neighbors Better: A Pastor’s Story of Ministry Transition
Pastor Scott knew his church’s food pantry wasn’t serving the community as well as it could. Learn how he discovered a new model of ministry, got his staff on board, brought clients into the conversation, and finally transitioned to a food co-op.
From Fresh Beans to A Flourishing Life
People are the passion, coffee is the means. It’s about life change one person at a time, and Equip Coffee intends to do it with the greatest excellence. TCI’s Amanda Fisher provides the details on this Springfield, MO, social enterprise.
How Earning a Bike Can Change a Life
Bearings Bike Works in Atlanta, GA lets kids earn bikes by learning how to build and repair them. Learn how one couple used exchange to bring new wheels and new life to their neighborhood. True Charity’s Avery West tells their story here.
Restoring Lives Through Restored Homes: Lincoln Village’s Inspiring Community Development Ministry
At Lincoln Village Ministry, they know that clean, affordable housing itself is only a small part of what it takes to change a person’s life: it must be accompanied by a firm foundation of healthy relationships and hard work, all built on Christ as the cornerstone, to reach maximum effectiveness. TCI’s Savannah Aleckson explains more in her article below.
From Free Stuff to Freedom: The Self-Reliance Club’s Empowering Twist on Backpack Giveaway Programs
Free school supplies for children in low-income households is ubiquitous in school districts. Self-Reliance Clubs deliver school supplies as well as the hope, dignity, and affirmation that children need. TCI’s Savannah Aleckson explains more in her article.
Community Christmas: One Church’s Relational Alternative to Christmas Toy Giveaways
“When we ran a toy giveaway program at Christmas, fathers were never the ones coming to pick up gifts for their families,” Heather Fullerton remembers. Dads felt ashamed that strangers were providing presents for their kids. “But now that we’ve started Community Christmas, dad comes to shop.” True Charity’s Avery West explains here.