Go Figure Recent stats on gay families and the value of volunteerism. Compiled by Ted Olsen
September 1, 2006
$51.4 billion Estimated value of religious volunteerism in America. 34.8% U.S. volunteers who serve at religious organizations, outpacing education/ youth service (26.2%) and social/community service (13.4%). ************
1,045,979 Religious and charitable organizations in the U.S. in 2005 (e.g. non-churches filing 501(c)3 status). 909, 574 Number there were in 2002. ************
22% Portion of America's 301,206 gay male couples that are raising children. 34% Portion of America's 293,365 lesbian couples that are raising children. 46% Portion of America's 54,493,232 married couples raising children. Copyright © 2006 Christianity Today. Click for reprint information.
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Sources: Independent Sector/RNS, IRS.gov, Census.gov.
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