There are a good large number of mutual funds<\/a> that have social responsibility criteria, generally aimed at peace and environmental concerns (here\u2019s one list<\/a>). Poverty concerns are generally addressed as part of social justice in a variety of ways. Racial equity is commonly a criterion.<\/p>\n Care must be taken to read the fund\u2019s screening criteria, because some will actually include \u201cabortion rights\u201d as a positive in their screening. However, most ignore the matter entirely.<\/p>\n Abortion and Pro-Family<\/em><\/p>\n There are some funds that screen out abortion investments with a \u201cpro-family\u201d set of concerns but without screening out any military businesses \u2013 the Ave Maria Fund<\/a>, Inspire<\/a>, and the Timothy Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019d be delighted to hear of other funds and will add them to the web page list if more information comes in. Send to weekly@consistent-life.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aquinas Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.aquinasfunds.com\/funds\/catholic_equity.html<\/a><\/p>\n Follows the Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines<\/a> of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Catholic Investment Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.catholicinvestments.com<\/a><\/p>\n Follows the Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines<\/a> of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Praxis Funds with Everence<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.praxismutualfunds.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Now listed as faith-based; originally Mennonite.<\/p>\n Values screens<\/a>: \u201cWe screen out companies for abortion, adult entertainment, alcohol, firearms, gambling, nuclear power, predatory lending, tobacco, and weapons production and support systems.\u201d<\/p>\n ==============================<\/p>\n For another of our blog posts on practical personal practice, see\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Will for Life \u2013 Double Down<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For consistent-lifers saving for retirement and otherwise investing money, we offer this practical guide. Social Responsibility There are a good large number of mutual funds that have social responsibility criteria, generally aimed at peace and environmental concerns (here\u2019s one list). Poverty concerns are generally addressed as part of social justice in a variety of ways…. <\/p>\nNonviolent Across the Board<\/h3>\n
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Below in alphabetical order are known funds that have exclusions for both military or weaponry and abortion; other issues are normally included because that\u2019s what \u201csocial responsibility\u201d means.<\/p>\n