CHARITY

Sep 15 2024RELIGION

Church Events Abound: A Taste of Spring

Spring is in the air, and so are the events happening at local churches in the area. From potlucks to rummage sales, and from Filipino Mass to Greek cookbook sales, there's something for everyone. Let's take a closer look at some of these events and what they have to offer. First up, Faith United M

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

Love Thy Neighbor? The Shrinking Role of Religion in American Charity

Did you know that religious faith has long been the biggest driver of charitable giving in America? This article explores that connection, highlighting the work of the Mennonite Disaster Service who selflessly rebuild homes after disasters. But here's a question: what if this strong link between rel

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Aug 28 2024BUSINESS

From Track Stars to Junk Removers: How Two George Mason Graduates Built a Thriving Business with a Heart for Giving

Meet Jacob Weigel and Jeremiah Hankerson, two ambitious George Mason University graduates who turned their passion for helping others into a thriving junk removal business. After working 70-hour weeks at their 9-5 jobs, the young entrepreneurs decided to take a leap of faith and start Junk Runners,

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