The Intersectionality of Religion and Social Welfare: Historical Development of Richmond’s Nonprofit Health and Human Services

Studying the intersectionality of religion and social welfare in Richmond, Virginia requires going back to the beginning of the Virginia colony. In the crucible of the colony, the religious and social welfare functions of a parish community were one and the same. However, after the Revolutionary War...

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Main Authors: F. Ellen Netting, Mary Katherine O’Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/7/1/13