Monday, November 22, 2004

Beneficence built on faith

Beneficence built on faith: "Beneficence built on faith
Hoosiers bestow bulk of giving on churches, religious charities


The offering plate is a tradition in many churches. Here, Caroline Scruggs accepts Donald Hill's offering at Barnes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. -- Mpozi Mshale Tolbert / The Star

Religious giving by the numbers

49.8 percent
Share of giving by Hoosier households that went to religious purposes in 2003. It was more than any other charitable destination.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

This is the greatest thing since sliced bread.