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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/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190530T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190530T131500
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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/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: God
DESCRIPTION: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 broken the cycle of poverty within their own lives. \nJoin True Charity Initiative on Tuesday\, April 23rd from 12-1:15 pm as James Whitford and Savannah Aleckson present over the 7th Mark of Effective Charity- God. 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-god/
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SUMMARY:Monett Foundations Training- Day 2
DESCRIPTION: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\, releasing them from the bondage of dependency? We’ll answer these questions and more as we explore the driving philosophy behind True Charity. Join us as we delve into Marks 4-7 of the Marks of Effective Charity utilizing relevant research\, personal testimonials\, and compelling discussion. \nFrom this dynamic training\, you’ll learn about: \n\nThe necessity of observation\, investigation\, and communication for effective charitable work\nHelpful online tools that connect local churches and charities for productive collaboration\nA unique assessment that helps you evaluate a client’s total strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities\, and threats\nThe empowering nature of work in promoting capacity and worth\nThe importance of preserving economic and experiential freedom\nThe essential role of faith in a person’s journey out of poverty\n\nThe critical knowledge provided during this training is sure to be instrumental to any leader involved in charitable work who strives for effective\, outcome-oriented charity. We’ll spend this training discussing the last 4 Marks of Effective Charity: Discernment\, Exchange\, Freedom\, and God. \nThis half-day training is accredited for 4 continuing education credits for social workers. Cost is $40 per attendee. Can be paid at the door.
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/monett-foundations-training-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Foundations Training
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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/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Foundations of True Charity Training-- Monett
DESCRIPTION: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. Join us as we delve into the first 3 of 7 Marks of Effective Charity utilizing relevant research\, personal testimonials\, and compelling discussion. \nFrom this dynamic training\, you’ll learn about: \n\nThe relationship between compassion\, charity\, and justice\nThe difference between bonding and bridging social capital… and why it matters\nThe vital importance of the Principle of Subsidiarity… and how to implement it\nThe necessity of identifying crisis vs. chronic need\nThe crucial difference between function vs. dysfunction categorization of need\nThe helpful mentoring tool LifeDeck for building and maintaining constructive relationships\n\nThe critical knowledge provided during this training is sure to be instrumental to any leader involved in charitable work who strives for effective\, outcome-oriented charity. We’ll spend this training discussing the first 3 Marks of Effective Charity: Affiliation\, Bonding\, and Categorization. Stay tuned for more details about our next event covering the last 4 Marks of Effective Charity! \nThis half-day training is accredited for 3 continuing education credits for social workers. Cost is $40 per attendee. Can be paid at the door.
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/foundations-of-true-charity-training-monett/
CATEGORIES:Foundations Training
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190222T153000
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SUMMARY:Charity Tracker Training
DESCRIPTION: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 and demonstration. \n\nLearn how the system works through hands-on demonstration\nLearn how to run reports including meshed demographic data\nBe equipped with best practice guidelines\nLearn about Charity Tracker Plus and the ability to monitor and report Outcomes\nLearn how CharityResources.us fits alongside Charity Tracker\nSign up to access information on more than 70\,000 clients who’ve been assisted in the last 15 years\n\nWhether you’re just interested or needing to refresh your team’s Charity Tracker skills\, we welcome you to this regular training time. Please remember to bring your laptop to get the most out of this interactive training! \n 
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/charity-tracker-training/
CATEGORIES:Charity Tracker Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T131500
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Discernment
DESCRIPTION: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 talk about the importance of sharing relevant information with others in the charitable community as well as some 21st century tools that make collaboration easier than ever! \nJoin us on Thursday\, January 24th from 12:00-1:15 pm in the Willard Learning Center at Watered Gardens. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Make sure to RSVP today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-discernment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T120000
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SUMMARY:CharityTracker Luncheon
DESCRIPTION: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 this informative and interactive discussion on CharityTracker\, the web-based collaborative tool that has been invaluable to our community. Whether you’re familiar with CharityTracker or not\, this luncheon is for you! \nWe kindly ask that each agency send one representative to this exciting and informative luncheon. There is limited seating available\, so make sure to RSVP quickly to this event! We look forward to meeting with the servant leaders in our community as we partner together to pursue effective\, outcome-oriented charity.
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/charitytracker-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:CharityTracker Luncheon
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Categorization
DESCRIPTION: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. We’ll learn about the critical importance of categorizing those who ask for relief based on their ability and willingness to help themselves.  \nJoin us on Thursday\, December 27th from 12:00-1:00 pm in the Willard Learning Center at Watered Gardens. Suggested donation for lunch is $5. Make sure to RSVP today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-categorization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Bonding
DESCRIPTION: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 an impoverished person back to wholeness through establishing healthy relationships. \nPlease RSVP to this event so we can plan the food accordingly. Suggested donation for lunch is $5.
URL:https://www.truecharity.us/event/lunch-and-learn-bonding/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T130000
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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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