A Rich History of Community For nearly 160 years, the Saint James AME Church in Live Oak, Florida, has been a fundamental haven in the community. Before African Americans were allowed to go to school or worship freely, they gathered in this sacred space. Today, the church continues to serve as both a place of worship and a source of … Read More

CWS Blankets Bring Thanksgiving Warmth in Washington State Many of the clients at Concern for Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, had a little something extra to be grateful for this Thanksgiving: snuggly CWS Blankets! The food bank provides food and some household supplies to hundreds of people each Tuesday morning, and they added 100 CWS Blankets to their … Read More

EATON, OH—Living out their mission of service, the Southern Ohio Brethren Disaster Ministries recently assembled 500 CWS Emergency Cleanup Buckets in a community effort that continues their long-standing tradition of supporting those affected by disasters. Inspired by the scripture “Serve one another in love” (Galatians 5:13), the group, led by Burt and Helen Wolf, works year-round to organize fundraisers and … Read More

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, CWS has been able to respond quickly to the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene. The storm has claimed 66 lives, displaced thousands, and caused extensive damage across the Southeast. Entire communities have been left without power, homes have been destroyed, and flooding continues to wreak havoc on families trying to rebuild. … Read More

During a recent community event in Columbus, Ohio, Kayla Davis, Executive Director of A Step in the Right Direction witnessed, firsthand, the profound difference generosity can make in the lives of those in need. As she made sure community members received the supplies they needed, a young mother, carrying a bundle of CWS Blankets approached Kayla and embraced her in … Read More