Three Expressions of "Caritas" (service) for our Neighbors in Need:

History of CWS:  Church World Service was born in the aftermath of World War II in 1946.  Thirty-five Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations came together to form an agency "to do together what none of us could hope to do as well alone."  Their mission was clear: Feed the hungry, Clothe the  naked, Heal the sick, Comfort the aged, and Shelter the homeless.  Working in partnership with indigenous organizations in more than 80 countries, CWS works worldwide to meet human needs and foster self-reliance for all whose way is hard.

Within the United States, Church World Service assists communities in responding to disasters, resettles refugees, promotes fair national and international policies, provides educational resources, and offers opportunities to join a people-to-people network of local and global caring through participation in many programs. Click on the three links above to learn more about each.