The Recession may have hurt philanthropy long-term, and it’s no substitute for government funding of the social safety net: http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2016/12/05/study_shows_charitable_giving_fell_during_the_great_recession.html?elqTrackId=e14f01a32ea643ba875db928159e663c&elq=b4e7e3065ea14223b145a04962977f40&elqaid=11722&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4669