Two weeks ago, we announced our Top Support Groups contest, with nine nominees from Beliefnet Community. You responded enthusiastically, and it was fun to read members of the nominated groups talking about how much they love and appreciate their support group. As we said then, all of these groups are winners and are definitely “tops”…

Since 1993, Children’s Hope Chest has helped over 10,000 orphans in Russia, Swaziland, and South Africa. The organization offers food, clothing, medical care, and school supplies to the poorest of the poor–children in extreme poverty. Check out Children’s Hope Chest’s page and find out how you can get involved in changing the lives of orphans…

These members need your prayers: Summerbreeze2008’s unborn grandaughter, Jasmine, has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Offer prayers of support stormseeker419’s best friend, Don R., has lost faith and doesn’t have strength to go on. Offer prayers of encouragement freebirdflyer’s little girl has a hole in her heart and time is not on her side. Offer…

Our members here do many things well, from debating important topics to sharing stories to simply helping each other stay connected in the journey of life. Best of all, you offer support for any and all manner of issues. You’ve started support groups for depression, weight loss, romance, prayer and countless other topics. All of…

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