It takes a lot of helping hands to pack 1,000 CWS Kids Kits. At Dance Etcetera, students, parents and volunteers were ready to get to work. The dance studio in Huber Heights, Ohio, was filled with school supplies, tote bags and families working side by side to get each Kit ready for a child who needs it. For dance teacher … Read More

As a new school year begins, children across the country are getting ready to learn, create and discover what comes next. Having the right supplies can help them start the year with confidence and excitement. From Oregon and Arkansas to Ohio to Pennsylvania, CWS Kids Kits are reaching children through schools and community organizations. And each one begins with someone … Read More

Donors, volunteers and congregations come together to share care, dignity and hope through CWS Period Packs and Hygiene Kits. Thanks to the compassion and generosity of hundreds of donors, volunteers and congregations across the country, the 2026 CWS Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign was a tremendous success. Coming Together to Share Care In honor of International Menstrual Hygiene Day on May … Read More

When families face disaster or hardship, recovery requires more than one kind of support. CWS Kits work together to provide dignity, stability and hope—helping communities take meaningful steps forward, one kit at a time.  When disaster strikes, families can be left reeling without a clear path forward. Through CWS Kits, families receive care during the moments they need it most.  From natural … Read More

In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, CWS is providing warmth, safety and stability to families across South Carolina. From distributing emergency blankets to offering temporary housing, we are meeting urgent needs while preparing to send additional blankets and kits to six more locations. Together with our supporters, we’re ensuring that neighbors impacted by the storm are met with compassion, … Read More

Many families struggle to access essential supplies during times of crisis. Thanks to our generous donors, CWS Period Packs offer comfort, dignity and practical support when people need it most. Essential Care Through CWS Period Packs Across the United States, women and families facing difficult times often lack access to basic menstrual supplies. In moments of crisis—whether after an emergency … Read More

Live without, so others can have. That was the mantra of my grandmother. She wore secondhand clothes, rarely bought anything for herself, and lived a remarkably simple life so she could make the lives of others easier. Back when people immigrating to the United States needed a sponsor, she and my grandfather sponsored eight families – most of them from … Read More

One year after Hurricane Helene devastated Haywood County, North Carolina, CWS donors and local students have come together to prepare 250 Disaster Preparedness Kits—offering comfort, resources and hope to families facing future storms. Community Resilience in Action On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina and left families in Haywood County facing hardship. Thanks to generous CWS donors, … Read More

Generosity is a way of life for Rev. Joanna Sameulson and she’s planting the seeds of generosity, justice and compassion early in her twin sons Henry and Malcom. “It is one thing to talk about caring for others, or to teach or preach about it, but it’s quite another thing to participate.” she said. Through their local church, Joanna, Henry … Read More

At a distribution of CWS School Kits in the Republic of Georgia, our partner, International Orthodox Christian Charities, visited a primary school where they saw first-hand the joy of the CWS Kits and Blankets program. As they distributed the kits, they saw the children excitedly admire their new bags and beautiful school supplies. All of a sudden, they heard a … Read More