Posted by Donna [Donna] on November 04, 1999 at 15:18:39 {yxewwqp4aA/CPYT8orz2KQAv4A0rI2}:
In Reply to: spirituality and charity posted by metatron on November 04, 1999 at 06:12:01:
This is from religiontoday.com
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seventh straight year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy said. "We
are grateful for the public's generosity," Army spokesperson
Theresa Whitfield said, noting that needs are increasing because
many people are moving off welfare and into low-paying jobs.
...Other nonprofits among the top 100 recipients include Catholic
Charities USA, World Vision, Campus Crusade for Christ, Habitat
for Humanity, Feed the Children, Lutheran Services in America,
Trinity Broadcasting Network, Christian Children's Fund,
Christian Broadcasting Network, Catholic Relief Services, Focus
on the Family, MAP International, Wycliffe Bible Translators,
Young Life, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Covenant
House.
...Giving was up overall in 1998 among U.S. charities, the
publication said. Giving by Americans increased by 16%, and some
organizations had their best year in 25 years. "As long as the
economy is doing well, people will have more to give," Whitfield
said.>>