almsgiving

as in philanthropy
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned

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Noun
  • Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.
    Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Bombas is a strong example of a brand that has integrated philanthropy into its business model in a way that feels natural.
    Anthony Conversa, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Collier finished with 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the floor and 8-of-8 shooting from the charity stripe, while Williams notched 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field and 3-of-3 foul shooting, plus nine dimes.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
  • Since big donors to charities would get less of a tax benefit from their gifts, some say the change could reduce giving, at least on the margin.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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“Almsgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgiving. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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