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Church transforms vacant land into massive urban garden, donates 65K pounds of food to people in need (www.goodgoodgood.co)
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[–] Wanpieserino@lemm.ee 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

These taxes can be used to support food banks. So the church would receive subsidies.

Tax and transfers. Income inequality is 0,26 in my country and 0,41 in yours. Even china is down to 0,35.

Charity doesn't seem to work. Taxes do work.

I don't need to feel good about doing something nice for someone else. I just pay taxes and the person doing something nice gets paid to do it.

[–] RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works -4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They can be used for that purpose but they aren’t. This church is doing this right now.

Charity isn’t meant to tackle income inequality. It’s assistance for anyone who needs it when they need it (in theory).

[–] Wanpieserino@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago

Probably my culture, but I have no faith in charities. You know why? Because I haven't given a single euro to charity in my entire fucking life.

"The effectiveness of charities in the USA and tax and transfer systems in the EU in combating poverty can be evaluated through different lenses:

  1. Charities in the USA:

    • Charities in the USA often focus on direct interventions and community-based solutions. Organizations like GiveWell evaluate charities based on their cost-effectiveness and impact, ensuring that donations achieve the greatest good per dollar .
    • American charities often operate with transparency and target specific issues such as health, education, and direct cash transfers to those in need .

  2. Tax and Transfer Systems in the EU:

    • The EU's tax and transfer systems are designed to reduce poverty through redistributive policies. These systems aim to correct market incomes through taxes and social transfers, which can significantly reduce poverty rates .
    • The EU's approach often involves comprehensive social welfare programs that provide a safety net for citizens, although the effectiveness can vary across member states .

  3. Comparison of Effectiveness:

    • Studies suggest that while the USA has a strong culture of charitable giving, the EU's tax and transfer systems may be more effective in providing a broad safety net that reduces overall poverty levels .
    • The EU's systems are more integrated into the fabric of society, offering universal benefits that can reach a wider population, whereas US charities often target specific groups or issues .

Both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses, and their effectiveness can depend on various factors, including economic conditions, political climate, and social norms."