Underlying every healthy family, every flourishing community, and every prosperous society is a common thread-- thriving relationships. Without this crucial component, the building blocks necessary to move the poor from merely surviving to thriving crumble. How can we restore these crucial relationships to wholeness, characterized by trust, generosity, and accountability? Join True Charity Initiative for […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
There's no question that the ultimate hope of charitable work is to see poverty not just temporarily alleviated, but permanently resolved. But what's the best strategy to get there? How can we ensure that our charity work is truly helping people break the cycle of poverty for good? A good starting point is understanding what […]
