Missed the webinar? Click here to watch!For the first time in history, a single US president has declared a state of disaster for all 50 states. As our country reels from COVID-19 and the economic ramifications of stay-at-home orders, shuttered businesses, and lost jobs, it is likely that our communities will experience increasing need. As […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. We will let you know as soon as a rescheduled date has been determined. Did you know that a wealth of community data accrued over years is available at your fingertips through our CharityTracker network? Furthermore, did you know you can quickly and easily pull pieces of relevant information into […]
One crucial element in effective poverty resolution is hope-- men and women experiencing poverty must believe that a better future is not only possible, but awaits them. The Gospel is not only uniquely positioned to deliver this fresh hope, but also to inform each person of his or her value, creative capacity, and purpose. For […]
The materially poor are just like everyone else in that they are created in the image of God and therefore have innate creative capacity. But what happens when there's no outlet for the poor to use their creative skills in a productive way? For the poor in developing nations, this is often the case- while […]
Property rights. Rule of law. Just court systems. Though these things may not lend themselves to a celebrity campaign or publicity opportunity as well as clothing giveaways or massive food drops, these are the essential elements necessary to produce a flourishing society. Without them, the poor will remain trapped in poverty. With them, men and […]
What is material poverty? Is it caused by too many mouths to feed, or too many bodies to clothe? Are scarce resources unable to keep pace with the world's growing population? The causes of material poverty are myriad and complex, but one thing is for sure: humans are the solution to the woes of poverty, […]
Both here and abroad, America has been dubbed one of the most generous countries on earth. From our clothing drives, food donations, and aid money, we have taken upon ourselves the task to bring prosperity to the least of these. But can we bring prosperity to those trapped in poverty? Or, rather, do we need […]
We are living in the Information Age, and we can see the effects all around us. Everywhere we go, we are inundated by corporations, companies, non-profits, churches, charities and more all vying for our attention, using everything from the billboards on our commute to work to the ads on the radio to the phone you […]
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 […]
Meaningful relationships that lead to life change are key on the path out of poverty. That sounds great in theory, but what do authentic relationships look like in the day-to-day? How can we transition from surface level chat to deep conversations about the things that matter? What tools and practical measures can be implemented to […]
