Hope is the idea many cling to in times of fear, turmoil and uncertainty. Hope is a light in the darkness and a guide during the storm. Hope drives compassionate action, unconditional love, and a helping hand. The York Food Bank is a hope for so many in their local community, an anchor in the storm and a constant for … Read More
CWS Blankets shipped to temporary shelters in Rhode Island
Communities across the United States are scrambling to stop the spread of coronavirus. Churches, businesses, individuals and local governments are teaming up to care for their neighbors. Rhode Island is no exception. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency has opened temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness. As Pamela Leary from RIEMA explains: “The Governors’ office, the RI Emergency Management Agency, … Read More
CWS Kits and Blankets Provide Hope to New York City
The world has been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic – many organizations are having to change their entire programs while maintaining their purpose: trying to help those in need. One example is The Bowery Mission in New York City. The Bowery Mission has been around for 140 years, staying open during the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression, … Read More
What CWS Blankets mean to our neighbors in Washington State
This story was written by Holly Buchanan, a volunteer at a food bank in Snohomish County, Washington, and was originally published on cwsglobal.org. This was a good day at the food bank! The Pacific Northwest trifecta of cold, dark and rainy gave us a chilly drizzle today, and yesterday I heard on the news that we haven’t had an officially … Read More
CWS Blankets and Kits Provide Comfort in San Diego
With the weather changing, San Diego may feel warm during the day, but at night it is cold and blustery – especially for those who have to sleep without shelter. Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA) hopes to help keep individuals who are homeless, warm during the bitter nights this winter and CWS Blankets helps them help others. Founded in 1972, … Read More
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Church World Service Bring Blankets of Hope to Cushion Body and Soul
In June, 2018 the major news networks arrived in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, turning their cameras to the walkways of the international bridges over the Rio Grande, and the effects of the Zero Tolerance policy on asylum-seeking families at the border was revealed to the country and the world. Observant television viewers and readers of news reports could … Read More
When tornadoes hit, Ohio congregations receive support from the same organization they had supported: CWS
On the evening of Memorial Day, a group of 15 tornadoes touched down in western Ohio. Sweeping through with winds as powerful as 165 miles per hour, the tornadoes smashed homes, blowing out windows and peeling away roofs. They caused extensive damage in Trotwood, Harrison Township, Dayton, Beavercreek and Celina. Some of the heaviest damage happened in Trotwood, where the … Read More
Blanket the world with LOVE
Note: This post was originally published by Lenny Blue on the CWS blog. It has been cross posted here. As I sit in the middle of the cold winter months, I often think about our neighbors that are experiencing the cold differently than my family and me. I think about our neighbors who can’t afford to keep their furnace set at … Read More
CWS School Kits, Hygiene Kits and Blankets bring comfort to Northeast Tennessee
Nestled along the Appalachian Mountains, the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency is in the heart of poverty-ridden America. UETHDA serves Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties. Teams in each of the agency’s nine Neighborhood Service Centers work daily to help clients overcome the daily hardships that they face. Specifically, they offer assistance that helps people … Read More
CWS Kits and Blankets help wildfire victims recover in California
The residents of southern California are accustomed to wildfires during the summer. But this summer was different. The fires were more intense. A record-setting heat wave, coupled with moderate winds, sparked brush fires across southern California that destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Not knowing whether their homes would still be standing, hundreds of residents fled the West Willows … Read More