"As a Christian, I feel morally obligated to assist others who are less fortunate. Following the Old Testament laws of tzedakah , I believe that my responsibility begins with my immediate family and expands in successive rings to supporting my immediate neighborhood and church, to my community, and beyond, as resources allow. My philosophy is to give until it hurts in times of disaster."
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