charity

The Best of 2014: Ice Bucket Challenge

The Best of 2014: Ice Bucket Challenge
Why would we harm ourselves to raise money for charitable causes? Scholars call this the "martyrdom effect," noting that donors seem attracted to fundraising efforts that cause them pain.

90-Year-Old Man Arrested a Second Time for Feeding the Homeless

90-Year-Old Man Arrested a Second Time for Feeding the Homeless
The 90-year-old man who gained international attention after being arrested for feeding homeless people in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested a second time for the same “offense.”

Former Priest Who Took Vow of Poverty Wins $259 Million, Plans to Donate Majority

Former Priest Who Took Vow of Poverty Wins $259 Million, Plans to Donate Majority
A former priest has won the largest sum in history from a Tennessee lottery; the irony of the situation is 58-year-old Roy Cockrum had taken a vow of poverty many years ago.

French Tourist Gives Food to 'Hobo' Richard Gere

French Tourist Gives Food to 'Hobo' Richard Gere
Evangelicals and religious conservatives are more passionate than ever before about social issues. Cannot all Christians care for the homeless and hurting in Jesus' name?