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

Rock Island, IL – The United Church of Christ (UCC) Great Lakes and Western Regional Youth Event recently held at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, showcased the power of youth activism and community service. In collaboration with Church World Service (CWS), over 200 youth from the West Regional Conference and the Great Lakes Conference came together for a special … Read More

On July 7, 2024, Hurricane Beryl struck the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing heavy rains, high winds, and widespread power outages that left over 1 million people in the dark. Thanks to your generous support, CWS has been able to respond swiftly and effectively to this crisis. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, CWS collaborated with … 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

When Hurricane Idalia threatened communities in Florida this past summer, the vast ocean surrounding Plymouth Harbor Retirement Home transformed from a source of peace to one of danger. In less than four hours, staff had to evacuate more than 250 seniors, who average about 85 years of age, to safety. Many residents left with very limited belongings and strong winds … Read More

Earlier this year, neighbors in Merced and Planada, California experienced severe flooding. Supporters like you were there with CWS Blankets and other resources –sharing love, spreading hope and giving help.  The floods brought destruction to the predominantly Latino immigrant communities leaving many without basic necessities or the ability to get them. “Communities that are on the margins are almost invisible … Read More

Brownville United Methodist Church in Brownville, New York has a small but mighty congregation. With an average of 30 members, they’ve been supporting CWS Blankets for as long as Nancy Roberts can remember. She’s been a member for over 50 years and has been an integral part of the CWS Blankets ministry at her church. This year was no different … Read More