Our Work
Our vision is a world where everyone has food, voice and a safe place to call home.
After seven decades moving towards this goal, CWS has the faith and experience to know it’s possible. Working around the world, we’ve seen gardens flourishing in barren land. Migrants and refugees finding home even after every door seems to have been closed. Houses standing strong against nature’s worst disasters. That’s the power of your compassion at work when it links to human resilience.
Latest Updates
CMPP National Board Announces Third Subrecipient Solicitation for Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP)
For Immediate Release: July 9, 2024 Contact: cmpp_info@cwsglobal.org CMPP National Board Announces Third Subrecipient Solicitation for Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) New Yok City– CMPP’s National Board is seeking subrecipients to implement the Case Management Pilot Program, inviting community-based service providers from around the country to apply for funding to provide voluntary case management and associated services to non-detained, noncitizens …
A Border Visit Inspires a New Advocate
Last November, CWS volunteer and advocate, Laura Stoner, was spending some time in Colorado when she was invited by her church, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, to participate in a pilgrimage to the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso. When Laura said yes to the invitation, she didn’t know the profound experience and new connections that awaited her. Originally from another border …
Persevering Through Passions: Jameela and Razaz
Beyond every refugee are stories, passions and hobbies that make them unique. Each newcomer brings to their host country new valuable skills that, when given the chance, can help make our lives a little brighter. This is true for Jameela and Razaz who live in our PURE* Group Home for Youth seeking asylum in Indonesia. On paper, one might assume …
Reflections on the NVOAD Conference
This May, CWS’ Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRR) team participated in the annual National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) conference. Below are reflections from each of the EPRR team members: Zach Wolgemuth, EPRR Program Director: Though I’ve attended over a dozen National VOAD Conferences throughout my career this specific conference was special because it was my first conference …
Situation Report: U.S. Tornadoes
Situation: Over the weekend, extreme widespread storms, including more than 100 tornadoes, were reported across multiple states, including Nebraska, Oklahoma and Iowa. The storms caused widespread damage and power outages, and initial estimates indicate over 200 homes have been destroyed across these three states, with an additional 180 homes sustaining damage. Dozens of injuries and several deaths have also been …