“They are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.” 2 Corinthians 8:2 With the support of many generous congregations, Church World Service can provide CWS Blankets to various mission projects and non-profits here in the US and around the world. Earlier this year, the members of John Stewart UMC in Upper Sandusky, Ohio started a mission … Read More

“They are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.” 2 Corinthians 8:2 Winter was particularly cold in the Midwest this year. The frigid temperatures are most impactful to those who call the outdoors home. Thankfully there are congregations like Central Christian Church (Indy CCC)  in downtown Indianapolis that are trying to help. For almost 15 years, … Read More

California may look like a picture-perfect place in television and movies, but skyrocketing rents and lack of affordable housing has resulted in a housing crisis in many urban areas. In San Diego, Community Christian Services Agency provides services for needy families and individuals experiencing homelessness who take refuge in the canyons of Pacific Beach. Though small, CCSA provides a variety … Read More

Kentucky may be in the south, but that doesn’t prevent the state from experiencing extreme bouts of cold in the winter, particularly in the evenings when it frequently drops below freezing. This is particularly difficult for those who are experiencing homelessness. WestCare Kentucky Emergency Shelter in Pikeville is described by director Anna Coleman as Pikeville’s “…best kept secret” since many … Read More

Communities in Michigan prepare for long, cold winters of ice and snow, sometimes starting as early as mid-November.  Last year was no exception.  Following a heavy snow storm, the small town of Berrien Springs, Michigan once again had people in a housing crisis looking for ways to keep warm. “We had a family of five come to Neighbor to Neighbor … Read More

Winters in the Midwest can be unpredictable. One day is warm and sunny, and the next brings a snow storm. Quick changes in weather can be particularly challenging for families who are already struggling with poverty. For those without adequate shelter and heating, cold weather can have severe consequences.  Some low-income people struggle to pay their bills and risk losing … Read More

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

By the end of 2015, more than 815,000 refugees and migrants had passed through Serbia on their way to the European Union. Most of those entering Serbia stop at the registration center in Presevo, where, with your support, CWS and partners are providing critical supplies to those who are facing their darkest hours far from home. Among those supplies are … Read More

The Pacifique family is much like any other. Enjoying meals together, working, and going to school, their daily routines are the same as millions of other Americans. However, their journey to create this life was far from ordinary and often a journey to survive. Their journey started in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the war in Congo, sometimes known … Read More