YMCA Celebrates Its 173rd Anniversary
6 June 2017: On 6 June, 1844, George Williams founded the YMCA, otherwise known as the Y or the Young Men's Christian Association. It has since grown to benefit more than 57 million people globally with 125 national associations. 2017 marks the YMCA's 173rd anniversary.
Rep. Joseph Kennedy III Seeks to Prevent Religious Discrimination Via Do No Harm Act
Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, grandson of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and other Democratic lawmakers this week introduced a new bill to amend the law to stop federal legal claims and state laws that go beyond protecting religious freedom and instead tread on others' constitutional and statutory rights. Backers of the "Do No Harm Act," say the federal "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" was born of good intentions, but went terribly wrong.
Milana Vayntrub, AT&T Ad Star and Former Refugee, Launches #CantDoNothing Campaign to Help Syrian Refugees
As the Syrian refugee crisis continues to worsen, one actress is using her platform to encourage Americans to take action by sharing their money, time or voice instead of sitting idly by while thousands suffer.
Couple Refuses to Take Down 'Blasphemous' Zombie Nativity Scene Despite Objections from Christian Groups, City Officials
Despite objections from local zoning officials and Christian groups, a Cincinnati couple has constructed a zombie-themed Nativity scene on their front yard for the second year in a row.
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Giving to Charity Gears Up Significantly After a Crisis
During the first two weeks after an earthquake hit Nepal in April, Fidelity Charitable sent out 4,400 grants totaling almost $5.3 million from donors using special charitable accounts called donor-advised funds at the Boston-based nonprofit associated with Fidelity Investments. Now a few months later, the total is up to 6,000 grants totaling $7.8 million.
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Hobby Lobby CEO Steve Green, Family Under Federal Investigation for Possible Smuggling of Bible Artifacts from Iraq
A possible smuggling of Bible artifacts from Iraq came to light as investigations of the alleged activity was reported by Daily Beast early this week.
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Pentagon Used Unwitting Volunteers With Christian Aid Group to Spy On North Korea, Reveals Shocking New Report
An Christian humanitarian organization was used by the Pentagon as a front for a spying operation in North Korea for just under decade, placing dozens of unwitting aid volunteers at risk, reveals an in-depth report from The Intercept.
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U.S. jobless Claims Revisit 42-Year Lows, Suggesting Labor Market Remains Strong
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell back to a 42-year low last week, suggesting the labor market remained strong despite an abrupt slowdown in job growth in the past two months.
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Civil Rights Group 'Outraged' Martin Luther King Will Be Honored Alongside Heroes of Pro-Slavery Confederacy in Georgia
Civil rights groups are outraged by a proposal for black leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to be honored alongside heroes of the pro-slavery Confederacy at Georgia's Stone Mountain Park and will raise their objections with the governor on Wednesday.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry Royal Foundation and NBA Announce Community Partnership
The Royal Foundation and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a partnership between the Foundation's United for Wildlife and Coach Core programs and the league's NBA Cares global social responsibility program. The partnership will raise awareness about the importance of international wildlife conservation, develop the next generation of conservation leaders, and grow the game of basketball. To celebrate the partnership, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend their fir
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NBC Apologizes to Planned Parenthood for Censoring Pro-Abortion Movie Ad 'Obvious Child'
Planned Parenthood began a petition against NBC for refusing to air ads for the movie "Obvious Child" which included the word "abortion." In response,the network confessed in a statement to Planned Parenthood that “feedback was mistakenly given to remove the word ‘abortion’" and that such actions were not “company policy.”
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Colorado Flooding: Samaritan's Purse Seeks Nationwide Volunteers for Massive Debris Cleanup
Samaritan's Purse is seeking for large number of volunteers to go to areas affected by the catastrophic flooding in Colorado and help do the debris cleanup.
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Loving West, Texas
The Baptist General Convention of Texas (Texas Baptists) is organizing Loving West, a disaster recovery effort in West, Texas beginning June 15. Hundreds of volunteers have signed up for the week-long event to help with demolition efforts for many of the homes that were affected by the West Fertilizer Co. plant explosion in April.
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Christian NGOs Deployed Disaster Relief Units to Oklahoma City Disaster Site
Christian non-governmental organizations including Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse, and World Vision have deployed manpower and resources to the Oklahoma disaster zone to assist in disaster relief.
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Deployed to Texas Tornado Site
Crisis-trained Billy Graham Evangelistic Association chaplains were deployed to help minister to those affected by the "year's deadliest" tornadoes that ripped through Hood County Wednesday night.
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Bethany Hamilton Foundation Gives Hope to Boston Bombing Amputees
A woman who lost her leg in the Boston Marathon bombings received answers to her unexpected loss after meeting Mike Coots, a surfer who had his lower-leg amputated as a result of a shark-bite.
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Salvation Army Vancouver to Serve 600 Poor with Annual Easter Meal and Service
The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light will serve Sunday over 600 residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Lower Eastside community with the annual Easter meal and service.
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Christian Nonprofit Helps Chinese Americans Understand End-of-Life Care
140 Chinese-Americans from San Francisco Bay Area filled a medical center conference room to find out how hospice care can improve the quality of care for their loved ones or themselves, who are or will be going through their last stage in life.