In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in San Francisco, Church World Service mourns with the family and community of Kathryn Steinle as they experience a tremendous loss. We are praying for peace and an end to senseless acts of violence that are too prevalent in this country. CWS urges all Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives …

Last week, the life of Kathryn Steinle was tragically cut short by a senseless act of gun violence. Today, as united members of the faith community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Kathryn’s family and friends. We join the broader San Francisco community as we grieve, and pray for peace and healing for all who are impacted by this tragedy. …

As the committee discusses Central American children who are seeking safety, Church World Service urges all Senators to recognize the importance of providing individuals access to life-saving protection. Children, families, women and men are fleeing violence, gang conscription, trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Northern Triangle. In Honduras alone, murders of women and girls have increased by 346 percent, and …

The U.S. and Cuba will open embassies in their respective capitals, ending more than half a century of severed relations between the two countries. We applaud President Obama and President Castro in rightly choosing to look forward toward a future of connection, rather than stay mired in a history of isolation. CWS first worked in Cuba six decades ago and …

Church World Service, a 69-year old humanitarian organization representing 37 Christian denominations, works to assist refugees through protection internationally and by providing resettlement services to help refugees adjust to their new lives and integrate in the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is a lifesaving, public-private partnership that helps rescue refugees who have no other means of finding safety. …

Washington – Church World Service responded with disappointment to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ denial of the Obama Administration’s stay request. The stay would have allowed the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals executive actions to be implemented, which have been on hold due to a Texas federal …

CWS statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, regarding its hearing on the Central American Minors Refugee / Parole Program on Thursday, April 23, 2015 As the committee discusses the Central American Minors Affidavit of Relationship (CAM/AOR) program, Church World Service (CWS) urges all Senators to recognize the importance of providing safe avenues for children to seek protection …

Dear Members of the United States Senate: As a humanitarian agency that brings together 37 member communions, Church World Service seeks to fulfill the call to love our neighbor and welcome the stranger by protecting refugees internationally and advocating for just immigration policies here in the United States. This is why we write to you today, urging you to oppose …

Church World Service, a humanitarian organization comprised of 37 member communions, strongly opposes The Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, formerly known as the “SAFE Act”, as it would harm families, communities and faith groups across this nation. CWS strives to fulfill the Biblical call to love thy neighbor and welcome the immigrant by …

Dear Members of the United States Senate: Church World Service, a humanitarian organization comprised of 37 member communions, strongly opposes two amendments that have been offered to the S.178, The Justice for Victims of Trafficking bill: Amendment 276 sponsored by Senator Inhofe (R-OK) and Amendment 274 sponsored by Senator Vitter (R-LA). CWS urges all Senators to reject these amendments and …