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August Service Team Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 33 events in August, serving 13,032 individual beneficiaries and giving out 13,032 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams (GO Teams) held 14 more service events. Recognitions We just added two new teams to our Food Security Project: Susquehanna Valley Ethical Society and Atheists Helping the Homeless, DC!…
Read MoreI Never Thought I’d be Unhoused
I never thought that I’d be unhoused. When you are disabled, you are presented with a series of hoops to jump through. Applications for social security benefits, SNAP (food stamps), and Medicaid. Section 8 lists are closed in most places—they aren’t even accepting new applicants. When I first started jumping through hoops, I was lucky…
Read MoreAtheists Helping the Homeless – Phoenix
Atheists Helping the Homeless – Phoenix generally networks with friends, family, co-workers, and like-minded citizens to gather supplies for distribution. We are a 501(c)3 with the ability to collect in-kind and cash donations. We have been collecting and distributing toiletries, hygiene items, and basic clothing for over 5 years. In 2022, we have expanded from…
Read MoreAtheists Helping the Homeless DC–Helping People Without Homes
The mission of Atheists Helping the Homeless DC (AHHDC) is to help people experiencing homelessness in Washington DC and nearby areas by making life easier. Our goals are to help our community, to give to those who wish to have our help, to learn, and to respect ourselves by respecting others. We are citizens. We…
Read MoreHow Roe v. Wade’s Overturn Impacts Our Work
On Friday, June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned the ruling from the 1973 case, Roe v Wade1. Roe v. Wade had been a landmark case guaranteeing abortion as a constitutional right. The Supreme Court’s most recent decision has triggered abortion bans in 13 states, with more to follow.
Read MoreWhat People Are Saying About GO Humanity
Foundation Beyond Belief is now GO Humanity! We’re still exemplifying humanist values through service and philanthropy, but now with a more active, energized brand. The new name and look reflects our commitment to supporting people working together locally to build a thriving humanity globally.
Read MoreFoundation Beyond Belief is Now GO Humanity!
Foundation Beyond Belief is now GO Humanity!
Read MoreSelf-Care for Activists & Volunteers
When we’re in the thick of the fight, advocating for others, raising our voices for the voiceless, it’s possible to nearly forget ourselves and the needs we still have. The needs we are seeking to provide others with are indeed dire, but we can’t help others unless we help ourselves.
Read MoreOutrageous Rent Increases Impact Americans
This winter I was suddenly the only member of my immediate family not facing the very real possibility of homelessness. I’m disabled, so Medicare and my Disability checks pay for a room at an assisted living group home. My disability checks don’t pay enough for me to afford rent on a home by myself.
Read MoreMarch GO Teams Roundup!
Teams in our Food Security Project (FSP) reported 37 events in March, serving 12,724 individual beneficiaries and giving out at least 619 meals! Additional GO Humanity Service Teams (GO Teams) held 13 more service events.
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