collection of sacred books in Judaism and Christianity

Road Trip

Interesting charities encountered in our travels. With a special focus this installment on some highly original human-service providers.

Religious Recovery

A church in Brooklyn that is desperately poor of money, but rich in faith, is changing addicts' lives

President's Note

All-Time Classics from Philanthropy Magazine

Winter 2013 - Books in Brief

Reviews of new books on civil liberties on campus, how children succeed, R. J. and Katharine Reynolds, and social justice

The Rockefeller Legacy

On the centenary of the Rockefeller Foundation, it's worth remembering what its founder accomplished in his own 97 years.

Healing by the Book

A faith-based approach to helping victims recover from trauma

Feeding Body and Soul

From a French restaurant to a faith-based classic, these programs help released prisoners start new chapters in their lives

Medical Matchmaking

While federal health-care policy is in disarray, these charities and volunteers are offering help now

What Next?

Reactions to the roadmap

The Educators

Bruce and Suzie Kovner give to schoolchildren, music students, and policymaking. Here's how and why.

Interview with Steve Green

The Hobby Lobby president describes his forthcoming Museum of the Bible

Heartland Art

A new exhibit at Alice Walton's Crystal Bridges Museum showcases the full range of American artistry

Campus Crusades

Philanthropically supported groups helping students grow in their faith are embraced by participants, but also face threats

Sharing Health

Mutual aid lives on in the battle against medical bills

Giving It All

Alan Barnhart and his brother Eric owned a $250 million company. Owned. Past tense. Because they gave it away.

Healthy at Home

Keeping older Americans independent with timely acts of charity

Making Forever Families

Churches and donors lift thousands of children out of the foster-care bureaucracy