As a lawyer, my career has been dedicated to representing sex trafficking survivors in civil lawsuits. I often speak about my somewhat unique work as an anti-sex trafficking attorney. As part of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s Commission on Human … Continue Reading →
The Vision: Educating Adults and Youth in the Diocese In the summer of 2020, Rev. Victoria Jarvis (a deacon at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church in Brookhaven), received a call from the offices of the Bishop’s staff. The … Continue Reading →
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Your Donations You are no doubt aware the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is now law, bringing significant charitable giving tax changes. Like most tax bills, there is some good news and … Continue Reading →
The Reality of Month-to-Month Living For 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) defines the poverty line for a family of three as $26,650 a year. That means, for $2,250 per month, an above-the-poverty-line couple with one … Continue Reading →
The Bootstraps Myth One of the most foundational aspects of the American myth is the perpetuation and veneration of the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality. We love a story of someone who comes from childhood poverty and, through … Continue Reading →
What is a SWOT Analysis? Typically, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis is conducted in a group setting – ideally in-person but may be a cameras-on virtual meeting – with a facilitator moving a brainstorm-styled conversation through the … Continue Reading →
What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Donor advised funds (DAF) are a philanthropic giving vehicle administered by a public charity. Under Internal Revenue Code § 4966(d)(2), a DAF is an account maintained and operated by a section 501(c)(3) organization … Continue Reading →
Over the past week, children across Middle and North Georgia have returned to school. From ravaged back-to-school supply shelves in stores to social media posts of smiling first-day-of-school students with new shoes and backpacks, there is a lot of excitement … Continue Reading →
An Unexpected Call: Beyond the Funeral Buffet One afternoon, right after I had committed the ashes of a beloved parishioner in our Memorial Chapel Garden, our interim Minister of Music motioned for me to meet him in the hallway outside … Continue Reading →
Whether you’ve got a new idea for an outreach effort or are a part of an established organization or effort, crafting a strong mission and vision statement is important for success. Having a succinct conversation starter with your leadership, potential … Continue Reading →