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Passage of Flagship Trump Administration Bill Strips Support for those facing Scarcity, Imperils New Neighbors, and Creates Boundaries to Accessing Health Care and Due Process
July 3, 2025
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 …
Church World Service Decries Senate Passage of “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act”
July 1, 2025
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service decries the U.S. Senate passage of H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Among its plethora of policy and budget impacts, the bill includes attacks on refugees and unaccompanied children, and a massive boost in funding for ICE raids, family detention, and deportations, while simultaneously cutting long standing social safety net support for the neediest …
Church World Service Celebrates World Refugee Day, Calls for Return to Welcome, Presents Ecumenical Declaration with New Americans, Covenant Members, and Fellow Resettlement Agencies in Front of White House
June 20, 2025
Washington, D.C.—Today, on World Refugee Day, Church World Service, its fellow Covenant Members, refugee leaders, and partnering refugee agencies held a celebratory rally and march for action in front of the White House. As part of today’s event, Rick Santos, President and CEO of CWS, delivered the Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Declaration—led by the organization and 13 Covenant Members, 600 churches …
Church World Service Marks Juneteenth, a Seminal Moment in Our Nation’s History
June 19, 2025
Washington, D.C.—Today, Church World Service marks Juneteenth through celebration and rededication to the spirit of the holiday. The United States is a nation that finds strength in its foundation of diversity. The organization is committed to honoring the legacy of all those who strove for equality in our nation, including the sacrifices and resilience of Black American leaders. In that …
CWS Reflects on the Promise of June, Renews its Commitment to Justice and Inclusion
June 11, 2025
Washington, D.C.—The month of June calls upon Americans to reflect on who we are – and what we hold dear. In celebrating PRIDE, Immigrant Heritage Month, Juneteenth and World Refugee Day, we are invited and compelled to recognize the complexity, strength, tension and beauty of what it means to be American. This June, however, the stakes feel especially high. …