almsgiving

the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned Synonyms charity, dole, philanthropyRelated Words altruism, do-gooding, do-goodism, humanism, humanitarianism; beneficence, benevolence, goodwill; alms, benefaction, contribution, donation; relief, welfare; endowment, fund, grant, subsidy