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Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Liberty HealthShare Gets Another GuideStar Gold Seal
Earned GuideStar Gold Seal Four Straight Years Received Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating for 2025 Only Healthshare Ministry with Both Gold Seal and 4-Star Rating CANTON, Ohio, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For the fourth straight year, Liberty HealthShare® has been awarded the GuideStar Gold Seal by Candid, ranking it among the country's best non-profit organizations for transparency and accountability. The Gold Seal recognizes non-profits for sharing information about their finances, leadership, demographics, programs, organization, and mission. Less than two percent of the 1.8 million organizations included on Candid have earned a Gold Seal. 'We are pleased to have been recognized with the 2025 Gold Seal from Candid,' said Dorsey Morrow, Liberty HealthShare chief executive officer. 'Combined with our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, it demonstrates our commitment to accountability and operational excellence. We strive to be a good steward of our members' contributions.' Liberty HealthShare is the only healthshare ministry in the United States to hold both the GuideStar Gold Seal and Charity Navigator's 4-Star rating. Candid's GuideStar rankings are the world's largest source of information on non-profit organizations. Its mission is to revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Charity Navigator reviews more than 200,000 non-profit organizations on their accountability and finance, impact and results, culture and community, and leadership and adaptability. Liberty HealthShare's 90% score for 2025 is its highest rating ever. Established in 1995, Liberty HealthShare provides a cost-effective, faith-based alternative to health insurance. Members enjoy the freedom to choose their own providers while participating in a compassionate, Christian community. Transparency and stewardship are central, with programs tailored for families, seniors, and individuals. 'While healthcare costs rise across the country, Liberty HealthShare is able to offer our members an alternative to insurance that provides greater value at lower costs,' said Morrow. Liberty HealthShare offers six affordable medical cost sharing programs that are designed to fit the needs and budgets of individuals as well as different types and sizes of families. Suggested monthly share amounts for individuals range from $87–$369. Share amounts for families of four start at $319 per month. Most programs include access to both urgent care and mental wellness telehealth visits along with access to discounts for prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, and even LASIK surgery. Liberty Dental, the ministry's dental sharing program, features suggested monthly share amounts as low as $35 and allows members to see the dentist of their choice without any network restrictions. As Liberty HealthShare is not insurance, enrollment is available year-round with no requirement for special life events to qualify. For more information about its sharing programs visit or call (855) 585-4237. Earlier this year, Liberty HealthShare established the Sharing Hearts Fund for Pediatric Wellness, a charitable arm of the ministry that seeks to provide support to Stark County, Ohio families with medical needs related to pediatric wellness. Liberty HealthShare is a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable Christian medical cost-sharing ministry focused on members helping each other in times of need. The faith-based program, which facilitates healthsharing for its members, is a caring community of health-conscious individuals and families who choose to support one another and agree to the Christian values of stewardship to make healthcare affordable for all. Liberty HealthShare is not an insurance company nor is it offered through an insurance company. Liberty HealthShare's Sharing Programs do not guarantee or promise that a member's medical bills will be paid or assigned to others for payment. Whether anyone chooses to pay a member's medical bills will be totally voluntary. As such, Liberty HealthShare's Sharing Programs should never be considered as a substitute for an insurance policy. Whether a member receives any payments for medical expenses and whether or not Liberty HealthShare continues to operate, the member is always liable for any unpaid bills.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Liberty HealthShare Earns Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating
CANTON, Ohio, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty HealthShare®, the nation's most-comprehensive healthcare sharing ministry, has earned a "Four-Star" rating by Charity Navigator, ranking it among the country's best non-profit organizations. This rating designates Liberty HealthShare, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating that it is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria. Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential non-profit evaluator, reviews more than 200,000 organizations on their accountability and finance, impact and results, culture and community, and leadership and adaptability. Liberty HealthShare's 90% score is its highest rating ever and is up from the previous 88% score. "We are delighted to provide Liberty HealthShare with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator. "The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Liberty HealthShare can accomplish in the years ahead." "Our Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further validation that our members can trust our commitment to good governance and financial transparency, and also that we're using our donor's gifts effectively," said Dorsey Morrow, Liberty HealthShare chief executive officer. "We hope it will introduce our ministry to new supporters who can help us advance our vision to build a healthcare sharing community that exemplifies Jesus Christ and empowers like-minded people to manage their healthcare journey," he added. Liberty HealthShare has also earned a "GuideStar Gold Seal" from Candid, ranking it among the country's best non-profits for transparency and accountability. Established in 1995, Liberty HealthShare provides a cost-effective, faith-based alternative to health insurance. Members enjoy the freedom to choose their own providers while participating in a compassionate, Christian community. Transparency and stewardship are central, with programs tailored for families, seniors, and individuals. Liberty HealthShare offers six affordable medical cost sharing programs that are designed to fit the needs and budgets of individuals as well as different types and sizes of families. Suggested monthly share amounts for individuals range from $87-$369. Share amounts for families of four start at $319 per month. Most programs include access to both urgent care and mental wellness telehealth visits along with access to discounts for prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, and even LASIK surgery. Liberty Dental, the ministry's dental sharing program, features suggested monthly share amounts as low as $35 and allows members to see the dentist of their choice without any network restrictions. As Liberty HealthShare is not insurance, enrollment is available year-round with no requirement for special life events to qualify. For more information about its sharing programs visit or call (855) 585-4237. Earlier this year, Liberty HealthShare established the Sharing Hearts Fund for Pediatric Wellness, a charitable arm of the ministry that seeks to provide support to Stark County, Ohio families with medical needs related to pediatric wellness. Liberty HealthShare is a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable Christian medical cost-sharing ministry focused on members helping each other in times of need. The faith-based program, which facilitates healthsharing for its members, is a caring community of health-conscious individuals and families who choose to support one another and agree to the Christian values of stewardship to make healthcare affordable for all. Liberty HealthShare is not an insurance company nor is it offered through an insurance company. Liberty HealthShare's Sharing Programs do not guarantee or promise that a member's medical bills will be paid or assigned to others for payment. Whether anyone chooses to pay a member's medical bills will be totally voluntary. As such, Liberty HealthShare's Sharing Programs should never be considered as a substitute for an insurance policy. Whether a member receives any payments for medical expenses and whether or not Liberty HealthShare continues to operate, the member is always liable for any unpaid bills. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Liberty HealthShare Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Action Against Hunger Appoints Five New Board Members To Help Address the Global Hunger Crisis
Published by Action Against Hunger. Contact [email protected] for inquiries. NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader in the global movement to end hunger, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members to its US Board of Directors. The appointees share a passion for Action Against Hunger's vision of ending hunger in our lifetimes, and they will further enhance the board's expertise in finance and technology. They will have an instrumental role in helping the organization address the global hunger crisis, navigate widespread humanitarian aid cuts, and uphold our commitment to supporting vulnerable communities around the world. Pledge 1% Action Against Hunger operates in 59 countries and reaches over 21 million people each year with lifesaving programs that address both immediate needs and root causes of hunger, ensuring long-term impact. The organization has an exemplary track record of transparency and governance practices; it holds 17 years of the highest-possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. New appointees' expertise in finance and technology reaffirm Action Against Hunger's commitment to sound fiscal management and innovation as crucial mechanisms for maximizing the impact of the organization's work. They join a well-rounded board whose range of expertise encompasses topics including food systems, public health, health policy, sustainability, sustainable development, communications, and biotechnology. Existing board members include Ray Debbane (Chair), Thilo Semmelbauer (Co-Chair), Sylvain Desjonqueres (Co-Chair), Dr. Charles Owubah (Secretary and Chief Executive Officer), Christophe Duthoit (Treasurer), Mitra Best, Patrick Cogny, Yves-André Istel, Alain Karaoglan, Jess Kwong, Ketty Pucci-Sisti Maisonrouge, Amy Schulman, Robert Spatt, Karim Tabet, Sandra Tamer, and David Van Zandt. *** Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
San Francisco Chronicle
09-05-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Letters: Despite good experience, S.F.'s building department is still problem-plagued. Here's a fix
Regarding 'Entrepreneur visited S.F.'s notorious building department 80 times in 6 months: 'I got so much support' ' (San Francisco, May 4): I'm happy to hear that Vy Tran had a good experience working with San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection on her escape room project. On my one trip there, I too found the staff to be helpful. However, the story also points outs the department's glaring shortcomings, namely that 'a typical multifamily applicant waits 627 days after approvals to obtain a full set of permits' and that 'the city's building code is 1,000 pages, with decades of lawmakers layering on requirement after requirement, while rarely getting rid of obsolete codes.' Is this any way to run a city, or should I say ruin a city? I propose that Mayor Daniel Lurie create a task force to whittle the city's building code down to something closer to the size of an average novel (300 to 400 pages), then assign it as a summer reading assignment to his entire staff. Stan Barnett, San Francisco Supervisor deserves recall Regarding 'Did S.F. moderates 'rile up' Chinese Americans on recalls only to abandon them?' (Opinion, May 4): Residents of San Francisco's District 4 are pretty forgiving: We didn't recall two supervisors who ended up in prison or those who voted in ways we disagreed with. But previous supervisors met with residents in public meetings, heard their arguments, openly informed them ahead of time what they were planning and took the heat for their decisions. Supervisor Joel Engardio did none of these when he decided to ditch the widely accepted weekend closure compromise to support entirely closing the Great Highway. It's not just that Engardio proposed and endorsed Proposition K; it's the underhanded way he went about it that amounts to what many in the Sunset consider 'high crimes and misdemeanors' — to the point where a recall is warranted. We can't wait until the next election. He doesn't think he did anything wrong, so he'll ignore us again with future important issues affecting our lives. The Chinese American Democratic Club is quite correct, as quoted in the article, Engardio, 'has shown us time and time again that he isn't a leader.' We need a supervisor now who honorably represents District 4. John Higgins, San Francisco Product misrepresented Regarding 'How to know if a charity can be trusted with your money? This one thing can tell you' (No-Nonsense Money, May 4): Cecilia Diem, director of the Center for Civil Society, claims in the story that Charity Navigator's ratings only indicate the financial transparency of nonprofit groups. This misrepresents our comprehensive evaluation framework, which specifically addresses leadership quality and operational effectiveness. Our Encompass Rating System includes assessments across four areas influencing nonprofit success, and only one focuses on finance. Diem also incorrectly claims that Charity Navigator's ratings 'aren't going to tell you anything about leadership or operations.' Our team relies on IRS research and analysis and evaluates organizational effectiveness using evidence-backed metrics. Our Causeway Initiative offers estate planning solutions that leverage Charity Navigator's rating to ensure donations remain effective and aligned with donors' intentions. While we appreciate the Chronicle's focus on informed charitable giving, perpetuating misconceptions about nonprofit evaluation tools undermines donors' ability to make truly educated giving decisions. Michael Thatcher, president and CEO, Charity Navigator, New York Be vigilant about tyranny Winston Churchill called the Battle of the Bulge 'the greatest American battle of the war.' It was the last major German offensive launched against the U.S. Army in World War II in a snowbound forest in Belgium during the Christmas season of 1944. In one of the bloodiest battles in the fight against tyranny, the Allied forces prevailed, eventually leading to the surrender by Germany on May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe Day. In celebrating the 80th anniversary of this historic capitulation, Americans and Europeans would be wise to recognize that tyranny tends to fester and is never fully vanquished. It feeds on the indifference and passivity of those who would allow the emergence of an autocrat to go unchecked. Jane Larkin, Tampa, Fla.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Larger facility will feed more children around the world
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Chanhassen has moved to 18732 Lake Drive East, in the same office park. The larger space will nearly double the number of volunteers who can pack meals, and increase annual meal production from 20 million to 31 million. The move began in late December, and the new space is expected to be operational Jan. 2, according to Lisa Peterson, Chanhassen site manager. In the meantime, the facility remained open for all scheduled packing sessions. The larger space and two additional production lines will accommodate more volunteers, from the former maximum of 60 to 114 per session. The new space also has three loading docks instead of one, and will require hiring three additional part-time team leaders to lead volunteer packing sessions. 'This move will increase meal capacity at Chanhassen by more than 10 million a year for a very small increase in production costs,' Mark Crea, executive director/CEO of FMSC said in a news release. Though additional staff will be added within a week or two, Peterson said that the Chanhassen location will ease into its larger space gradually to work out any logistics. 'We want to be good stewards and ensure that our volunteers have the best experience while they're here.' Seven locations FMSC is a Christian non-profit which was founded in 1987 to address world hunger by sending volunteer-packed, nutritious meals to nearly 70 countries where they're used to operate orphanages, schools, clinics and communities in need. Currently, there are seven permanent locations that include Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, and Eagan in Minnesota; Aurora, Libertyville, Schaumburg, in Illinois, and Tempe, Ariz. Feed My Starving Children also hosts mobile pack events across the country. FMSC opened its Chanhassen site in 2006. The Minnesota-based charity has earned the highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator for seven consecutive years. According to Holly Donato, national marketing director, FMSC's two largest facilities are in Coon Rapids and Libertyville each with capacity for up to 140 volunteers at a time. Chanhassen is second, now accommodating up to 114 per session. An opportunity FMSC noticed last year that the larger space next door was empty. It prompted its leadership to think about the Chanhassen site's future growth. 'Our volunteer capacity was stretched from 60 to 70 because the demand was so great,' Peterson said. 'Typically our evening and Saturdays are booked two to three months in advance. Our Wednesday 6 p.m. session is next in popularity and books out nine months ahead. It's a night when many church groups meet and they come to pack as their meeting.' At first FMSC considered only expanding its warehouse. But with 4,000 additional square feet, directors looked at the next five years. 'No obstacles or roadblocks came up,' Peterson said. 'Because all our decisions are based on a Christian foundation, we felt it truly was part of God's plan for us, to challenge us to feed more kids.' On a mission With several FMSC locations in the Twin Cities, the Chanhassen site draws mostly volunteers and groups from the nearby communities including Edina, Bloomington, and Eden Prairie and throughout Carver County. But volunteers often show up from out of state. 'We have families who come every summer from places like Missouri or Nebraska, even church groups. They may be in the Twin Cities for another reason, but will volunteer as part of that trip. We get people from throughout the five state area.' FMSC in Chanhassen has the same phone number, (952) 937-2329, and volunteers pre-register online at It is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
