charity
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Charity is the voluntary act of giving help to others, typically in response to immediate needs through rescue and relief efforts. It matters because it provides short-term assistance and emotional support when people face urgent hardship or crisis.
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Illustration of charity, c. 1884 Charity is the voluntary provision of assistance to those in need. It serves as a humanitarian act, and is unmotivated by self-interest. Various philosophical views about charity exist, which are often associated with religion.
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