All the best programs, principles, and theories cannot replace the last fundamental piece to effective charity: Faith. Research has shown that faith in God makes a substantial difference in a person’s rebound from poverty. We’ll consider the importance of faith in poverty relief work using recent studies and personal testimonies from those who have successfully […]
How can I know if my charity is actually helping the poor-- or hurting them? Why is it essential to see a client as not just a "charity case" but rather someone with unique ability and capacity with something to give? How can I ensure that my charity work is truly empowering to the poor, […]
Perhaps the ultimate aim of charitable work is to see the poor empowered and flourishing. While these goals are certainly noble and worthwhile, they are impossible without Freedom-- the 6th Mark of Effective Charity. The poor are often trapped in a cycle of bondage, whether that be financial, psychological, or otherwise. Their freedom to choose […]
What role do relationships play in effective charity work? How can you know the best way to help clients in need? Is it possible to participate in charity work that truly empowers the poor rather than trapping them in dependency? We'll answer these questions and more as we explore the driving philosophy behind True Charity. […]
What do you see when you look at the poor? Do you see someone helpless, in need of your pity and help? Or do you see someone with innate capacity and worth, with something to give? An important aspect of charity work is seeing the client as an active participant in his or her own […]
Charity Tracker is a secure web-based case-management sharing tool. This True Charity tool created by Simon Solutions has allowed us to connect more than 70 churches and charities in the Joplin area. If you are new to Charity Tracker or want to find out more, please RSVP for this free 90 min Charity Tracker training […]
Different people, situations, and types of poverty all call for different charitable responses, but how can we know which response is the appropriate one? That's when the crucial Fourth Mark of Effective Charity comes into play--Discernment. James Whitford and Savannah Aleckson will lead the discussion over wise generosity that utilizes both heart and mind. We'll […]
Join us for a time of fellowship, encouragement, and collaboration as we discuss the impact of our CharityTracker network in the Joplin area. We'll meet together at Mythos for some delicious food on January 22nd, 2019 from 12-1:30 pm. Watered Gardens Executive Director James Whitford and True Charity Initiative Local Director Savannah Aleckson will lead […]
Is giving the same treatment to anyone who asks for help the most equitable and charitable thing to do? How can we preserve dignity and enhance an innate sense of capacity within the poor? We'll discuss these questions and more at our next Lunch and Learn event over the Third Mark of Effective Charity: Categorization. […]
Affiliation tells us that reinforcing familial and neighborly relationships is the first step in addressing poverty in an individual. But what if that person is truly isolated, with no family or friends to contact? Then the second mark of effective charity comes into play: Bonding. During this lunch event, we'll learn how we can restore […]
