Measuring Outcomes: Lessons From the Front Lines

Tyranny of the urgent. Even if you're not familiar with this phrase, you've doubtless felt it: it's the constant pull felt by the mountain of small tasks and unending checklists. And, if left unchecked, the urgent things can cause well-meaning nonprofit and church leaders to neglect mission-critical components such as vision, strategy, and program/process improvement. […]

Lunch and Learn: The Christian Vision of the Person and Society

There's no doubt about it: human beings are complex. From our intricate bodily systems, to our nuanced emotions, to our precise likes and dislikes and unique personality traits, humans are a profound display of detailed complexity. But why does that matter? How can we harness the varying personalities, capacities, and talents of people to foster […]

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Navigating the Network: How to Maximize Your Membership

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 […]

Foundations Workshop in Foley, AL

Calling all Baldwin County, AL Community Leaders! Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in Baldwin County, this workshop is for you! We’ll gather together for an intensive dive into the principles and practice of effective charity. Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 Time: 8 a.m. - […]

Empowering Youth in Poverty: A Webinar with Ismael Hernandez

How we address poverty matters. Our charity can either equip the person in need to overcome future challenges, or undermine his ability to do so. The question is: how does that principle apply to children in material need?Join True Charity Initiative for a webinar featuring Ismael Hernandez, founder and president of the Freedom and Virtue […]

Mentorship Training: A Guide to Walking with the Poor (2 evening sessions)

For those living in chronic poverty, the root need is not for material things-- rather, so often the root need is for relationships. Indeed, research has shown that the poor tend to be disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and community, wreaking havoc on their health and stability and hindering their path out of poverty. This […]

Biblical Foundations of True Charity @ Joplin Family Worship Center

Biblical Foundations of True Charity is a one-hour class that shows how to bridge the gap from compassion to changed lives. It covers foundational concepts from the experience of seasoned poverty fighters and shows their origin in Scripture. This session is for any Christian - regardless of their occupation or role - and will cover: […]

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Foundations Workshop in Webb City, MO

Calling all Church and Non-profit Leaders, Staff and Volunteers! Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, staff or board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation, this workshop is for you! We’ll gather together for an intensive dive into the principles and practice of effective charity. Date: Friday, February 11, 2022 Time: 8 a.m. […]

The Trauma-Informed Poverty Fighter: A Webinar with Dave Lockridge

Those on the frontlines of poverty alleviation are well-acquainted with the counter-productive, harmful, and even bizarre behavior that so often accompanies poverty: stunted emotional development, lack of self-control, irrational or risky behavior, and a propensity for numbing agents such as drugs or alcohol are common issues. The persistence and severity of these problems can be […]

Mentorship Training: A Guide to Walking with the Poor

For those living in chronic poverty, the root need is not for material things-- rather, so often the root need is for relationships. Indeed, research has shown that the poor tend to be disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and community, wreaking havoc on their health and stability and hindering their path out of poverty. This […]

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