This month the LDS church celebrated the 75 anniversary of the welfare program. For 75 years this program has helped those in need in the US as well as throughout the world. This program started during one of the most challenging times in U.S. history. It started during the great depression. This is funded by members fast offerings. Members of the church fast 2 consecutive meals a month and donate the money they would have spent on the food they would have eaten had they not fasted.
I thought that this was awesome how the church got recognized for this. Historically, the church has received more negative publicity than positive. However, during the mid to late 20th century the public began to acknowledge the positive aspects of the church. The intention of the church and those members that donate to this program isn't to receive recognition. Rather they are individuals who go about their lives trying to give back to those in need. This is one of my favorite aspects of the church though. It's constantly trying to find ways to help those in need.
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