almsgivings

Definition of almsgivingsnext
plural of almsgiving
as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned

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Noun
  • The Ruderman Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs, partnerships and philanthropies that advocate for the advancement and conclusion of people with disabilities.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Through their various hospitality and investment groups, and their philanthropies, Sam Walton’s children and grandchildren have helped remake the town as a kind of urban utopia in the Ozarks.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • This led Marie to set up the Larissa Foundation, an organization that helps raise money for charities while also building awareness surrounding leukemia.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • As attorney general, Ellison is the chief civil regulator and registrar of charities in Minnesota.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Almsgivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgivings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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