Data Report
Where the Church Gathers, What Else Gathers With It?
Across about 380 US metros, congregation density tracks with giving, volunteering, and neighborly trust. Which good holds up after income, and by how much?
Research
Each report presents a single study: the data, the interactive breakdowns, and the methodology behind it.
Charity & GenerosityFamily & CommunityHealth & RecoveryEducation & FormationCivic LifeWork & VocationHospitality & the StrangerBelief & Practice
Data Report
Where in America Does Giving Run Deepest?
Measured as a share of income, US charitable giving runs deepest in a band of metros. Where are they, and why does religion shape the map?
Trend
How Has American Volunteering Moved Over a Decade?
US formal volunteering climbed, dipped in the pandemic year, and recovered. How the rate moved across the decade, and where congregations held steady.
Data Report
What Does a Congregation Offer in Long-Term Recovery?
In long-term recovery, a steady congregation in the support network tracks with more sustained connection. What the observational research can and cannot say.
Explainer
How Do Researchers Separate Giving From Income?
Raw giving rates rise with wealth, so how do researchers tell generosity apart from income? A plain explainer on the partial correlation and why it matters.
Explainer
What Do Faith Communities Add to Childhood Literacy and Belonging?
Faith communities contribute to children through shared reading and a web of caring adults. A plain explainer on two measured goods, kept distinct.