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Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution—a think tank—whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. We believe the principles and ideas of the American Founding are worth conserving and renewing. As policy entrepreneurs, we believe the most effective solutions are consistent with those ideas and principles.

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    Breaking Ground: What You Can Do To Seek Social Justice

    After exploring the roles of family, church, government and work, how do all these fit together? And what’s our place in seeking social justice? It begins with knowing the circumstances and opportunities around us and applying the right solutions to particular needs.

    How can we seek social justice effectively? Bring these ideas full circle by watching lesson six.

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Facts on the Difference You Can Make

  • In 2008, charitable monetary giving in the U.S. totaled $307.65 billion. $229.28 billion was given by individuals. Just over a third of this giving went to religious organizations. (Giving USA Report 2008)
  • Between September 2007 and September 2008, 61.8 million individuals (just over a quarter of the U.S. population) volunteered at least once. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Among those who volunteered between September 2007 and September 2008, the median number of hours volunteered was 52 hours. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Individuals of ages 35 to 44 were most likely to volunteer (31.3 percent), while those in their early twenties were the least likely (18.6 percent). (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Compared with those who rarely or never attend religious services, individuals who attend nearly once a week or more are 25 percent more likely to donate to charity and 23 percent more likely to volunteer. (Who Really Cares, by Arthur C. Brooks)