charities
Philanthropists and politicians: Religion is not a problem to solve, it’s a partnership opportunity
By Michael Wear — May 3, 2021
(RNS) — It is certainly within the rights of philanthropic and political institutions to 'not do religion,' but such an approach undermines any meaningful, holistic commitment to community or place-based humanitarian efforts in much of this country.
Churchgoers say gifts to charity, needy count as tithing
By Adelle M. Banks — May 10, 2018
(RNS) — 'For many churchgoers, tithing is just another term for generosity,' said LifeWay Research's Scott McConnell.
Refugee groups fight Trump travel ban — and for their own survival
By Jack Jenkins and Emily McFarlan Miller — February 16, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — For the six faith-based agencies authorized to settle refugees in the U.S., the battle over the travel ban is also a fight to protect their ministries — and, by extension, the refugees they serve.
Trump’s vow to ‘destroy’ Johnson Amendment could wreak havoc on charitable world
By Yonat Shimron — February 13, 2017
Any attempt to “destroy” the amendment would affect more than just pastors and priests. Schools, hospitals, addiction centers, food banks and other charities all could then advocate for or against candidates without losing their charitable status.
Ministries and money: Christian charities that use your money wisely
By Steve Rabey — November 23, 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (RNS) Nearly a third of the $373 billion that Americans donated to charity last year went to religious organizations.
Atheist group faces questions over how donations were raised — and spent
By Kimberly Winston — March 24, 2015
(RNS) An atheist group that raised funds after national disasters is facing questions about its tax-exempt promises to donors and how the money was spent.
‘#GivingTuesday’ event aims to boost charities
By Jon Ostendorff / USA Today — November 21, 2012
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (RNS) In the days following Thanksgiving, there's already Black Friday and Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday shopping season. Now, a group of charities and corporate sponsors is urging Americans to make the Tuesday after Thanksgiving just as powerful a day of giving to those in need. By John Ostendorff / USA Today.
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