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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: PovertyCure episode 6-- Churches\, Communities\, and Culture
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin True Charity Initiative for Lunch and Learn as we watch and discuss the 6th and final episode of the PovertyCure series– Churches\, Communities\, and Culture. We’ll talk about how to foster the conditions necessary for flourishing\, from the individual level to the national level. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today! Suggested donation is $5 for lunch. \n 
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-povertycure-episode-6-churches-communities-and-culture/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Compassion and Calamity: Exploring True Charity Principles During Disasters
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5\,2_5″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ width=”auto”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″ custom_margin=”||-11px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||”] \nMissed the webinar? Click here to watch!\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.25.4″][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \nFor 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 we navigate these unique challenges\, you may find yourself wondering: \n“How do principles of True Charity apply in the midst of a crisis?”\nDr. Marvin Olasky\, best-selling author of The Tragedy of American Compassion\, and True Charity Initative Executive Director James Whitford will join us for this compelling discussion to offer their expertise on what effective charity looks like in an unprecedented national crisis. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″] \nThe 7 Marks of Effective Charity are major aspects of “true charity\,” and these are adapted from Dr. Olasky’s book The Tragedy of American Compassion.  Gain more understanding before the webinar by taking the 7 Marks courses at True Charity University – the first two courses are available at no cost! \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.truecharity.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TCU-Sale-Banner-Social-Media.png” url=”http://university.truecharity.us” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″ width=”83.2%”] \n\nFEATURING\nDr. Marvin Olasky\n Dr. James Whitford\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon=”off” _builder_version=”3.25.4″] \nESSENTIAL QUESTIONS \n\nHow do we effectively determine the need for relief (vs. rehabilitation or development) in crisis situations?\nCan we still practice categorization and investigative work?\nIs a challenge or exchange model of charity appropriate in a crisis?\nIn what ways do the CARES Act help or hurt the poor?\nWhat tools are available to help discern need and steward resources?\n\n[/et_pb_testimonial][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/webinar-compassion-and-calamity/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: PovertyCure episode 5-- The Power of the Gospel
DESCRIPTION: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 this reason\, it is critically important that poverty alleviation efforts not only address physical needs\, but also addresses deep spiritual needs that can exacerbate material symptoms of poverty. \nJoin True Charity Initiative as we watch and discuss the fifth episode of the PovertyCure series- The Power of the Gospel. We’ll talk about the importance of spiritual health in a person’s journey out of poverty. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-povertycure-episode-5-the-power-of-the-gospel/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: PovertyCure episode 4- Circles of Exchange
DESCRIPTION: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 there is no shortage of creativity\, innovative ideas\, and desire to participate in the market economy\, many times the poor have been locked out of meaningful trade and thus find themselves trapped in grinding poverty with no reasonable recourse. For the materially poor in the developing world to truly flourish\, it’s less about giving material things and more about allowing them to engage in an active global economy. \nJoin True Charity Initiative on Thursday\, January 23rd from 12-1:30 as we watch and discuss the 4th episode of the PovertyCure series: Circles of Exchange. We’ll discuss how and why access to markets is a game-changer in the fight against poverty. We’ll meet in the upstairs Willard Learning Center at Watered Gardens for food\, fellowship\, and learning. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-povertycure-episode-4-circles-of-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: PovertyCure episode 3- Justice for the Poor
DESCRIPTION: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 women in developing nations will have the fundamental tools necessary to innovate and create subsequent flourishing for themselves\, their families\, and their communities. \nJoin True Charity Initiative Thursday\, December 12th from 12-1:30 as we watch and discuss the 3rd episode of the PovertyCure series: Justice for the Poor. We’ll talk about the barriers that exist that prevent the poor in developing countries from productively utilizing their God-given gifts\, abilities\, and innovative nature\, and what we can do to remove those barriers. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-povertycure-episode-3-justice-for-the-poor/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: PovertyCure episode 2- The Entrepreneurial Calling
DESCRIPTION: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\, not the problem. As wellsprings of creativity and capacity\, humans have the unique ability to create wealth and subsequent flourishing. So how can we meaningfully partner with our materially poor neighbors on their journey out of poverty without participating in degrading handout charity? \nJoin True Charity Initiative as we watch and discuss the second episode of the PovertyCure series. We’ll discuss ways in which we can promote the innovative capacity of men and women in poverty\, with a particular focus on how we can support entrepreneurs here and in developing countries as the wealth creators of their communities. Specifically\, we’ll talk about the role of microfinancing and support of SME’s to jumpstart economies. $5 suggested donation for lunch. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today! \n 
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-the-entrepreneurial-calling/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Sharing the Story of Good Work
DESCRIPTION: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 hold in your hand. With so much noise around us about everything that everyone has to offer\, how does a non-profit stand out? How can a small\, privately-funded organization doing good work garner the attention of community members\, church bodies\, donors\, and potential stakeholders? The secret is having a good story and telling it well. \nJoin us Thursday\, August 29th from 12-1:15 pm in the Watered Gardens upstairs Willard Learning Center as we share tips\, tricks\, and practical advice for sharing the story of your organization’s good work in a way that captures attention. Led by Watered Gardens’ Director of Advancement Travis Hurley\, this Lunch and Learn will show you the why and the how behind effective promotion that spurs people to action. There is a $5 suggested donation for lunch. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/sharing-the-story-of-good-work/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: The Christian Vision of the Person and Society
DESCRIPTION: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 a flourishing society? \nJoin True Charity Initiative Thursday\, July 25th from 12-1:15 pm for Lunch and Learn on Christian anthropology. We’ll discuss a biblical view of the unique characteristics and roles of the human person and explore how that ultimately informs our views about everything else\, from economics to government to charity. We’ll have compelling discussion on the free market vs. socialism\, the appropriate role of government\, and how our charity work can reflect the dignified nature of the human person. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-christian-anthropology-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Mentorship
DESCRIPTION: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 make genuine relationship building a reality in your ministry or charity? \nJoin True Charity Initiative on Thursday\, June 27th from 12-1:15 pm as James Whitford and Savannah Aleckson present on an essential aspect of effective charity work: relationship building through mentorship. We’ll introduce tools that can help break the ice\, discuss mentorship do’s and don’ts\, and participate in exercises/demonstrations to help solidify the ideas. Join us in the Upstairs Willard Learning Center for a time of food\, fellowship\, and learning. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-mentorship/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: When Helping Hurts
DESCRIPTION: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 doesn’t work to resolve poverty– unfortunately\, much of what has been deemed charitable and generous is actually substantially harmful not just to the poor\, but to ourselves. \nJoin True Charity Initiative as we explore the nuances of poverty and its resolution as explained in the bestselling book When Helping Hurts. We’ll have compelling discussion over relevant issues\, including the following questions: \n\nWhat are the four foundational relationships and what do they have to do with poverty resolution?\nWhat’s the difference between relief\, rehabilitation\, and development in charity work\, and how can we know when to use each?\nWhat are the different types of paternalism and how can we avoid its harmful effects?\n\nWe’ll meet Thursday\, May 30th from 12-1:15 in the Upstairs Willard Learning Center at Watered Gardens. Local pastor Geoff Posegate will present over When Helping Hurts\, the groundbreaking book by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert detailing sound charitable practices. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-when-helping-hurts/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Freedom
DESCRIPTION: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 has often been restricted. Though we aim to help\, sometimes our charity inadvertently keeps the poor enslaved. How can we make certain that our charity acts as a springboard to a better future\, rather than a contribution to a restrictive bondage? \nJoin True Charity Initiative on Tuesday\, March 26th from 12-1:30 pm as James Whitford and Savannah Aleckson present over the 6th Mark of Effective Charity- Freedom. We’ll meet in the Upstairs Willard Learning Center for a time of food\, fellowship\, and learning. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-freedom/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Exchange
DESCRIPTION: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? \nAn important aspect of charity work is seeing the client as an active participant in his or her own recovery and development rather than simply a “charity case.” One way we can put this valuable concept into practice is through the process of Exchange– the 5th Mark of Effective Charity. Learn how we can help dignify charitable work and remind the poor of their innate ability\, all while responding to immediate and pressing needs without participating in harmful one-way handouts. \nJoin us Thursday\, February 28th from 12-1:15 pm in the upstairs Willard Learning Center at Watered Gardens as we fellowship together and continue on our journey through the 7 Marks of Effective Charity. There is a $5 suggested donation for lunch. Seating is limited\, so make sure to RSVP today!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Affiliation
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a discussion on this first and vital mark of effective charity\, Affiliation. \n  \n“Just as it is gravely wrong to take from individuals what they can accomplish by their own initiative and industry and give it to the community\, so also it is an injustice and at the same time a grave evil and disturbance of right order to assign to a greater and higher association what lesser and subordinate organizations can do.” Pope Pius XI\, Quadragesimo anno\, 1931 \n 
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-affiliation/
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