Tag: Charity

  • Cows, goats, worms, water wells, and sewing machines are being donated this holiday season to charitable organizations, including Heifer International, World Vision, and Oxfam. More →

    December 13, 2008

  • BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: Now, a profile of a devout man of apparently boundless energy who teaches children how to play soccer — and a lot more. He is Spencer Rockman, director of the Rovers International Soccer Camp in New Jersey. … More →

    August 8, 2008

  • BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: This coming week (September 13), with the sighting of the new moon, Muslims around the world will begin celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims are expected to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight … More →

    September 7, 2007

  • Read more of Kim Lawton’s interview about Muslims and charity with Anwar Khan, national development director of Islamic Relief Q: What is the mission of Islamic Relief? A: It’s to make this world a better place. To help those who … More →

    September 7, 2007

  • Read more of Kim Lawton’s interview about Muslim charities with Salam al-Marayati, executive director of the Muslim Public Affairs Counsel: Q: How much concern is there in the Muslim community about the situation for Muslim charities today? A: I think … More →

    September 7, 2007

  • Tony Lazzara was a successful doctor living a comfortable life in the United States, but he left it all behind so he could follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi and help poor, handicapped children in Peru. More →

    May 19, 2006

  • We visited the prayer shawl ministry at St. James Episcopal Church in Lothian, Maryland, where members gather to knit and crochet shawls they hope will provide not only physical warmth but spiritual comfort as well. More →

    April 29, 2005

  • A doctor and a multimillionaire businessman are working together to give provide aid and medicine to people in need. More →

    June 18, 2004

  • “We can provide opportunities that no isolated house could ever provide. They have art, they have music, they have swimming, they have a health club. They have all kinds of activities. And that really enhances their lives,” says Sister Rosemary Connelly, general manager of Misericordia. More →

    May 9, 2003

  • “Repentance, prayer, and charity are the hallmark[s] of this season,” says Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor, “We search our souls and then we pour out our souls to God, saying, ‘God help us, give us the strength to be the kind of people that we want to be.'” More →

    September 13, 2002

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