CWS MISSION
Our Values
Justice
Pursue and advocate for a just world where the dignity and rights of all people are respected.
Hope
Lead with faith and the conviction that our vision is within reach.
Belonging
Create an inclusive world and organization where all people are welcome, respected and feel valued.
Excellence
Deliver people-centered programs that are effective, impactful and innovative.
Collaboration
Achieve more together through a commitment to principled partnership.
Integrity
Be good stewards of all resources to advance the mission with transparency and accountability.
About CWS
Church World Service was born in the wake of the devastation of World War II. Seventeen Christian denominations came together “to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone.”
In our early days, the CWS family mobilized more than 11 million pounds of food, clothing and medical supplies for war-torn Europe and Asia. In the United States, we began to welcome refugees who were looking to start new lives in safety, resettling more than 100,000 refugees in our first 10 years.
Over the decades, the specifics of our programs have shifted and evolved. The CWS family has grown. And our foundation of collaboration and welcome has remained unshakable. We proudly serve as the toolbox that our neighbors near and far use to build healthy, dignified and safe lives.