In September 2007, a group of individuals working in low income areas of New York City came together to address the issues of Hunger, Poverty, Injustice, Natural Disasters and Education.  They formed a PROJECT called “HOPE,” to provide resources to their neighbors in need. Almost 10 years later, Project Hope is still dedicated to working with children, youth and families … Read More

For 35 years, the nonprofit organization La Puente has provided vital resources and services to people in crisis in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Since opening their doors in 1982, the organization has learned that the needs of the people they serve are complex, and their programs and services have evolved from assisting stranded travelers and the temporarily displaced to include … Read More

Floods and hurricanes affected communities around the world in 2016. Late in the year, Hurricane Matthew swept through the United States. The storm hit eastern North Carolina on the afternoon of October 8 and continued through October 9, leaving behind a path of devastating flooding, destruction of property and loss of life. The impact of the storm was felt by … Read More

Church World Service was formed in response to an emergency. More than 70 years later, disaster mitigation, preparedness and response continue to be an important part of our work. Last year CWS responded to emergencies both in the United States and abroad by providing material supplies, expertise and financial support. CWS hosted disaster preparedness trainings for migrant communities in Florida … Read More

The Brethren Disaster Ministries of the Southern Ohio District was formed in the early 1970s by several Church of the Brethren congregations throughout western and southern Ohio.  This ministry was started with the understanding that natural disasters can destroy communities and devastate families in a matter of moments. The Brethren Disaster Ministries works to help the most vulnerable survivors rebuild … Read More

In preparation for this year’s heavy storm season, United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries is turning to church congregations to help overcome a shortage of much-needed cleanup buckets, stocked with essential supplies that are used after a natural disaster strikes. UCC Disaster Ministries is offering congregations matching grants of up to $250 as an incentive to assemble Church World Service … Read More

Communities along the Ohio River often experience flooding during the spring and summer. Summer 2016 was no exception. Following heavy rains, the small town of Pomeroy, Ohio, once again was flooded. Basements of houses were flooded because of drainage problems. Several businesses around town temporally shut their doors. The Full Gospel Lighhouse Church was flooded due to their location at … Read More

By Anna Berger For newly-arrived refugees in the United States, the worries are many. How will I learn English? Where will I live? How do I get help for my medical condition? How do I enroll my children in school, and who will help them to get to school everyday? How do I make friends here? At Community Refugee and … Read More

Amuor Pacifique and his family fled from conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 5.4 million people died, many from starvation and disease. After 15 years as refugees in nearby Zambia, they were resettled in Lancaster, PA with the help of Church World Service. CWS assisted them in finding housing, employment, education, social support and more. The … Read More