Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry promotes animal rights and welfare issues among members of the Unitarian Universalist Association. It is based in Burlington, Vt. Mark Causey is president.

Vegetarian Friends is a Quaker organization dedicated to helping Quakers and others keep a vegetarian diet. The group publishes a monthly journal, The Peaceable Table.

The Universal Equalitarian Church is based on the principle that all species are created equal. It is based in Lamar, Mo.

The Healing Species provides classroom curricula and programs that bring rescued animals into schools in the belief that engaging children with animals will teach them compassion and prevent animal cruelty. Its website includes a statement of belief in a “Higher Power,” “Creator” and “Lord.” Cheri Brown Thompson is founder and president. It is based in Orangeburg, […]

The Christian Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is dedicated to providing leadership programs in communities to prevent domestic violence and to support those who have encountered the abuse.

Read a March 2006 essay by Julia L. Perilla about how religious teachings and communities can help prevent domestic violence.

Read an April 5, 2012 clerical response to domestic violence by Dr. Steven R. Tracy on the Mending the Soul website.

July 5, 2013, Episcopal News Service article about homelessness in Canada and the responses of the Anglican and Lutheran churches.

July 7, 2013, The Charleston Gazette op-ed by Ellen Allen about the need to do more for the homeless, specifically homeless youth. Allen is the former executive director of Covenant House, which provides shelter, food and other services to homeless youth across the country.