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Scenario

How to choose between direct service and systemic change approaches

My progressive friends shame me for giving to direct service instead of advocacy but the soup kitchen feels more real to me than political organizations and I don't know if that makes me naive or grounded.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different theories of effective social change can create conflict about where individual effort should be directed.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Charitable giving across traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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