TUPELO, Miss. — Despite the pandemic lockdowns exacting a high cost on many businesses, a new report from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) revealed that Christian charities actually grew during the COVID-19 pandemic due to generous donations. The report, “Need Is Up — And So Is Giving,” is based on financial statements by 1,800 ECFA members. On average, ministries reported from the start of the pandemic in March, 2020 through December, 2021 that donations increased by 3%. Before the pandemic, in 2019-2020, giving increased at 2.5%. Contributions toward anti-human trafficking organizations increased by a whopping 28.9%, and pregnancy resource centers benefited from a 14.5% jump in donations.

American Family Association (AFA, www.AFA.net) Executive Vice President Ed Vitagliano celebrated the growth of Christian charities during difficult times such as the pandemic, pointing out that providing support is often essential to sharing the Gospel.

“Christians need to be a wellspring of provision for the ministries that meet the needs of the Church and the culture,” Vitagliano said. “This has been a role that Christians have filled since the first century, and it is encouraging to see this report of increased giving during the last, very difficult couple of years. Giving the world the hope that comes from meeting critical needs could very well open hearts to receive the hope of the Gospel message.”

For over 40 years, AFA has operated within the mission to inform, equip, and activate individuals to strengthen the moral foundations of American culture and give aid to the church here and abroad in its task of fulfilling the Great Commission.  Founded in 1977, AFA has long been on the front lines of America’s culture war. Today, AFA is one of the largest and most effective pro-family organizations in the country, with nearly a million online supporters and approximately 110,000 subscribers to The Stand (formerly known as the AFA Journal), the ministry’s monthly magazine.  Find AFA Action Alerts here.  In addition, AFA owns and operates nearly 180 radio stations across the country under the American Family Radio banner. 

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