Organization Expresses Need to Safeguard the Well-Being of Minors    Washington, D.C.—Church World Service is deeply alarmed by the announcement that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is targeting unaccompanied children with an immoral scheme that would incentivize minors—including children as young as 14—to waive legal rights guaranteed by U.S. law and self-deport in exchange for a one-time payment of …

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today expressed its dismay and deep concern in response to multiple reports that the Trump administration is planning to drastically reduce the Fiscal Year 2026 refugee admissions goal to the lowest level in history and exclude vulnerable, at-risk populations from the life-saving program. The reporting suggests the administration is preparing to set a Presidential Determination of …

New York City, NY—Church World Service (CWS), a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster is proud to announce a partnership between Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS)—a project of CWS—and United Way of Greater Kansas City. The new initiative will join the United Way of Greater Kansas City 211’s  community …

New initiative will strengthen social safety nets through practicing the teachings of Jesus Christ—through education, local and national advocacy, and volunteering  Washington, D.C.—Today, in a bold move to protect and strengthen social safety nets by joining faith with action, Church World Service (CWS) issued the 2025 Ecumenical Statement on Hunger Justice. The Statement, which is a clarion call for people …

Rule would prevent disaster response organizations from serving some survivors at the expense of all Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today denounced a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security that would harm survivors of disaster. Released just ahead of hurricane season, the rule would prevent disaster response organizations from accessing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds if they are …

Washington, D.C.—Today, August 15th, marks four years since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Two weeks later U.S. forces would complete the withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving many at risk for standing with U.S. military and civilian personnel. Since then, millions of Afghan individuals and families were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge around the world, with over …

Fort Dix, New Jersey—Church World Service today expressed alarm and deep concern over news that thousands of immigrants are to be detained at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Under the purview of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Fort Dix will be a de facto penitentiary for immigrants in the region rounded up in ongoing raids. The Department of Homeland Security further announced …

Washington, D.C.— CWS today expressed grave concern over yesterday’s decision from a court of appeals that allowed the Trump administration to immediately terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Afghanistan and Cameroon. As a result of the decision, the Trump administration has now ended life-saving legal protections and work authorization for approximately 11,700 Afghans living in the U.S., the …

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today celebrated last night’s ruling in the Pacito v. Trump case establishing a review process to identify, on a case by case basis, refugees who should be resettled in the United States in spite of the White House’s near universal ban on refugees. The order also clarified that the June 4 travel ban should not apply …

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today decried the final passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The legislation will harm American communities, especially those who are already facing scarcity. CWS—which has fought for the alleviation of hunger, poverty, and displacement for over 75 years—sees this Act as a clear infringement on access to health care, food security, children’s rights, and …