Dashboard Whoops! You need to log in to view this content. A quick intro to the new portal! Found an issue? Please let us know! The Latest from our CommunityAvery West in GeneralWelcome to the new portal, members!Jadeth James in Coalition Building Q+ANow, I can add a post.Jadeth James in Volunteer Q+AThis is a test. Your BookmarksPlease log in to view your bookmarks. What's new? Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons Civil society is at risk of erosion. But you have the power to stop it. Good intentions are not enough. When we abdicate our personal duty to serve the poor and delegate charity to the government—or when we rely on toxic, one-way handouts—we put human flourishing at risk. We risk a type of unseen slavery, trapping individuals in the bondage of unhealthy dependency. When we perpetually do things for people instead of with them, we unintentionally send the message that they have nothing of value to offer.We strip them of their inherent dignity and ignore their God-given capacity to be the protagonists in their own stories.When transactions replace relationships, isolation wins the day. God-designed bonds, such as family and community, are severed. We don't just mismanage poverty; we keep people stuck in it.We must each do our part to see subsidiarity practiced as the norm nationwide.Imagine a society where families are restored and strengthened. Where the young, single mother lives without fear, because her grandmother has taken her in, so she can finish school. Where donors give their time and money to organizations set on replacing transactions with real, empowering relationships. A world where relationships are purposefully built across socio-economic lines.For this vision to become a reality, everyone has a part. The work doesn’t stop when one soup kitchen moves to a relational, developmental model. It’s a movement—a movement fueled by individuals, organizations, resource partners, churches, volunteers, and policy makers. It’s a national movement where everyone plays a part. What’s your part?• If you’re taking steps out of poverty, pursue relational means of support that help you grow your skills and encourage you to pursue healthy dependency. Ask your case manager, mentor, or friend: "What skills do I need to develop next?”• If you’re a neighbor, mentor, or volunteer, build a friendship with someone of a different socio-economic class. Invite someone to coffee. Offer a ride to work. Teach a skill you have.• If you’re a donor, fund effective, dignity-driven charity. Before you give, ask: "Does this organization measure transformation or just transactions?”• If you’re a practitioner, shift your programming to models that empower and build relationships. Do your part to advance effective charity. Join the movement. Fuel real change. ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Load more Upcoming Events May 14 May 14 - May 16 CMCA 2026 Correctional Ministries Summit May 23 Virtual Event 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Member Orientation Jun 5 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Donor Data Deep Dive | A Timothy Group Webinar View Calendar Featured Resource Partner Hula Hoop Distribution for Christ View Profile
