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How to help Ukrainians today: Organizations providing aid

By Andrea Klick — February 25, 2022
(RNS) — RNS has compiled a list of verified organizations — many of them religious or religiously affiliated — working to support Ukrainians right now. 

Muslim generosity in Ramadan is more than a feel-good story

By Simran Jeet Singh — May 22, 2020
(RNS) — Stories of Muslims helping people during the pandemic imply that their generosity is anomalous. In fact, it's part of the foundation of Islam.

Fighting anxiety and isolation the Sikh way: service

By Simran Jeet Singh — April 15, 2020
(RNS) — Hundreds of Sikh communities are risking their lives to serve those affected by COVID-19, based on their tradition of seva.

At Boston Marathon bombing anniversary, local Muslims host blood drive

By Aysha Khan — April 19, 2019
BOSTON (RNS) – Six years after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing, a local mosque continues to host an annual blood drive in honor of those affected by the terror attack.

Houses of worship mobilize for back-to-school time

By Bobby Ross Jr. — August 6, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (RNS) — For the poor, buying crayons and pencils, much less shoes and jackets, can be a major financial burden, which has inspired many houses of worship nationwide to get involved.

What an atheist learned from working with Zoroastrians

By Chris Stedman — May 28, 2014
What can atheists learn from working with faith communities? Humanist Zach Cole reflects on what he learned from Zoroastrians, and why atheists should partner with religious communities for service to humanity.

Is atheism without works dead? The shifting landscape of nontheistic service

By Chris Stedman — April 17, 2014
Some Christians believe that faith without works is dead. Perhaps we could say the same of atheism. Fortunately, more and more nontheists are demonstrating that atheism is alive and well.

Atheists launch MLK Day of Service in Flagstaff

By Chris Stedman — January 19, 2014
For what is likely the first time ever, a group of nontheists have founded a citywide Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service. Here's how a group of atheists and agnostics launched Flagstaff, Arizona's first MLK Day of Service.

Four atheists and Humanists travel the world to help humanity: An interview with Conor Robinson

By Chris Stedman — January 13, 2014
As we begin 2014, the four atheists and Humanists of the pioneering Pathfinders Project—perhaps the first international service trip specifically organized for atheists and Humanists—are already reaching the halfway point of a year of service to others.
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