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Announcing the 2018 Heart of Humanism Award winners!
Foundation Beyond Belief is proud of the many individuals and local groups who made extraordinary contributions to compassionate humanism in 2018. The tireless work of these individuals and organizations has improved countless lives of many communities throughout the world. Our Heart of Humanism awards recognizes some of these dedicated volunteers and groups and we are…
Read MoreWinter round up: Beyond Belief Network teams bring the heat
The winter weather may have been cold, but our hearts are warmed when we hear about the awesome work our Beyond Belief Network teams have been doing! The Beyond Belief Network program is sustained through a partnership between Foundation Beyond Belief and the Atheist Community of Austin (ACA). We thank ACA for their generous support…
Read MoreBeyond Belief Network October round up
In October we welcome three new Beyond Belief Network teams: Project Shoehorn in Austin, TX, New Orleans Secular Humanist Association (NOSHA), and Jefferson Humanists in Golden, CO. Welcome! We can’t wait to hear about what you are doing to make a difference in your communities! Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation Community Service Committee, in Evanston, IL, collected books in October for Bernie's Book…
Read MoreSeptember BBN team round up
September was a busy month for the Beyond Belief Network teams. Many took advantage of the cooler weather to get outside to build wheelchair ramps or pick up litter or go on a ride with adults who need adaptive bikes. Others remained volunteering at shelters and food kitchens and donating blood. This month we welcome the Ethical Humanist…
Read MoreBBN Teams Supported People Experiencing Homelessness in June
In June, our Beyond Belief Network teams kept busy supporting people experiencing homelessness and poverty in their communities. For some information and ideas for how you or your team can help see our National Youth Homeless Awareness guide. In the Chicago area, St James soup kitchen organizes a regular supper program. In June, Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation Community brought food, prepared it,…
Read MoreBeyond Belief Network May 2018 Round Up
The Beyond Belief Network events in May really show the variety of ways that BBN teams–big and small–can have a great impact in their communities! In May, three different teams held blood donation events. Six volunteers from Atheist Community of San Jose donated blood at Stanford Blood Center in Mountain View, California. Humanist Community of Central Ohio (HCCO) and Central…
Read MoreApril Beyond Belief Roundup
In the month of April the Beyond Belief Network teams took the opportunity of finally having some great weather to get outside for some of their events. Secular Humanists of Roanoke spent the day at the 28th annual Pride in the Park Festival talking to people about humanism and handing out information pamphlets to those who…
Read MoreNovember Beyond Belief Network Roundup
There was a lot to be thankful for in November. We are thankful for our Beyond Belief Network teams and all the hard work they put into helping others and making their communities great. Springfield Skeptics stepped up when the Gigglebox folks called them up last minute in need of help. Springfield Skeptics showed up…
Read MoreBeyond Belief Network August round-up
Greetings Beyond Belief Network! Did you know that for many people August is known as Happiness Happens Month? It’s true! In 2000, it was created a month-long event by the Secret Society of Happy People as a way “to share happiness and encourage people to talk and think about happiness." Even more interesting and relevant…
Read MoreSeptember round-up: Beyond Belief Network
In September, we have National Clean Up day and National Good Neighbor Day. Our Beyond Beyond Belief Network (BBN) teams certainly did their part. They came out en masse to clean up their communities, help people experiencing homelessness, and providing non-religious Sunday services on a military base. They were very good neighbors!
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