Chalmers Center

In 2009, Chalmers Center published "When Helping Hurts," a groundbreaking book that would go on to sell over 500,000 copies and transform how Christians approach poverty alleviation. The organization emerged from a recognition that many well-intentioned efforts to help low-income communities often caused harm by creating unhealthy dependencies rather than fostering genuine transformation.

Today, Chalmers Center serves as a leading voice in Christian economic development, equipping churches and ministries worldwide with biblical frameworks and practical tools for effective poverty alleviation. The organization operates from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has trained thousands of organizations across the globe through their Ambassador network, online courses, and field-tested curricula. Their approach emphasizes that poverty is fundamentally about broken relationships - with God, self, others, and creation - rather than merely a lack of material resources.

Through their comprehensive programs including Faith & Finances, Business & Home, and RESTORE savings groups, Chalmers helps communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and North America discover sustainable pathways to flourishing. Their digital resources, including podcasts, videos, and interactive training materials, reach millions of Christians seeking to live out their faith through effective service to the poor.