Have questions about your membership? New to the True Charity Network? Not sure how to navigate the member’s portal? Need to refresh your staff or board members on True Charity resources? Been around for a while, but want to see what’s new?This webinar is for you! Come for a casual presentation on how to get […]
Would your ministry be prepared if it was legally challenged for operating according to your religious convictions?Unfortunately, what once felt like a distant and unlikely threat is becoming more of a reality every day. Would your shelter be protected if you chose not to let a man who identifies as a woman stay in the […]
Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, staff member, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in the Niles, Michigan area, this is for you! Date: Friday, February 24, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM Check-In; 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Summit Church, 1700 W River Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Cost: Early Registration - […]
Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in the Golden Triangle area, this workshop is for you! Date: Friday, February 10, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM Check-In - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Zera Coffee Company - 420 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209 (Please park […]
It's no secret that work, marriage, and education are key to overcoming poverty. However, welfare programs frequently penalize individuals who take steps toward stability - specifically by penalizing work and marriage. Fortunately, there are tools to assist church and nonprofit leaders to help their clients understand and, potentially, avoid the pitfalls of the welfare system. […]
While many adults learn best through informal interaction, word of mouth, and trial-and-error, many attempts at life skills classes for our low-income neighbors are done in formally-structured settings that can feel intimidating or even disconnected from their reality. Join True Charity and The Chalmers Center, the organization behind the popular book When Helping Hurts, as […]
Calling all Holland, MI Community Leaders! Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in the Holland area, this workshop is for you! We’ll gather together for an intensive dive into the principles and practice of effective charity. Date: November 2, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 […]
Poverty-fighting nonprofits share a common vision: they want to see poverty eradicated and a flourishing life available to everyone. In theory, that common vision is a uniting force. In practice, however, division runs rampant between organizations with similar goals. If left unchecked, pride and greed can crowd out the humility and generosity necessary for effective […]
Calling all Muskogee, OK Community Leaders! Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in the Muskogee area, this workshop is for you! We’ll gather together for an intensive dive into the principles and practice of effective charity. Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - […]
"Let us beware of mere charity with the tongs." -Lend a Hand charity magazine, 1893 This quote conjures up a powerful image of a charitable person keeping the poor at arms length, and charity practitioners of days gone by warned strongly against it. Why? Because they knew that the real vehicle for transformation of circumstances […]
