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Saving Homes and Changing Lives
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to wake up one night to the sound of rushing water flooding your home? How it would feel to see your belongings get destroyed or washed away? For most of us, the answer is probably no. We don’t think a natural disaster might affect us…until it does. For Sandy Gunnell, when …
Raul’s Silver Lining
Trigger Warning: This story mentions instances of sexual abuse, child abuse, kidnapping and human trafficking. For most people seeking asylum, the journey to a safe home requires an incredible amount of trust and hope. This is especially true for unaccompanied immigrant minors, whose age and lack of companionship make them more vulnerable in an already dangerous situation. For Raul,* trusting …
CWS Decries DeSantis and Abbott’s Stunts as Immoral and Harmful to Asylum Seekers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2022 Contact: media@cwsglobal.org CWS Decries DeSantis and Abbott’s Stunts as Immoral and Harmful to Asylum Seekers Washington D.C.– CWS today denounced Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott’s divisive and harmful actions moving migrants across the country in politically motivated stunts. On Wednesday, September 14th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis chartered a plane to drop off 50 …
National Preparedness Month: Getting Ready for Emergencies
Are you prepared in the event of a disaster? Have you made an emergency kit? Does your family have a plan? September is National Preparedness Month. Here are some tips for four different types of disasters — for more information and more resources, visit ready.gov! ¿Esta preparado para el próximo crisis? ¿Ha preparado un kit de emergencia? ¿Su familia tiene …
During Times of Loss, Hope Prevails
When looking through the photos from the deadly floods in Pakistan, one main word comes to mind: loss. Thousands of lives, entire communities and the livelihoods of millions have been lost to the raging waters. To understand the gravity of this loss, our partner, Community World Service Asia, has been on the ground visiting communities and speaking with locals. For …