"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 […]
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 […]
Calling all El Dorado Springs, MO Community Leaders! Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in El Dorado Springs/Cedar County, this workshop is for you! We’ll gather together for an intensive dive into the principles and practice of effective charity. Sponsor: The Hope Center of El […]
Calling all Atlanta, GA Community Leaders! Whether you’re a nonprofit or church leader, board member, or volunteer—if you’re involved in poverty alleviation in the Atlanta area, this workshop is for you! We’ll gather together for an intensive dive into the principles and practice of effective charity. Sponsors: Georgia Center for Opportunity & The Alliance for […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. - […]
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 […]
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 […]
