Washington, DC — As the Senate Judiciary Committee begins the markup of the Immigrant Visa Title II section of the bipartisan immigration bill, prominent clergy leaders are lifting up their prophetic voices and strongly supporting amendments that would strengthen family unity. The faith community remains committed to pro-family immigration reform that unites immigrant families, and is supporting amendments offered by …
Faith Community Key to Disaster Preparedness, Long-term Recovery
Church World Service emphasizes faith community involvement in recovery following a disaster. Faith-based groups play a key role in helping survivors access the material, emotional, spiritual and human resources they need to get back on their feet and go on with their lives. A good case study can be found in Buchanan County in Northwest Missouri. The county’s western border …
WINNING Compassionate Immigration Reform
Rachel Pizatella-Haswell | May 14, 2013
Tuesday May 14, denotes the second day of the bipartisan immigration bill S. 744 mark up process, where the Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering amendments concerning employment-based visas. Although I have only been interning with CWS for 5 months, this day encompasses work that has aggregated over years of advocacy efforts. I began my internship in January 2013, a …
A Mother’s Service
Mary Catherine Hinds | May 11, 2013
My mom was a member of the Altar Guild at St. Michael Catholic Church in Gastonia, NC. As a young girl I would join her on Saturday mornings to help clean the sanctuary. My job was to scrape out the residual wax from the bottom of the candle holders and place a new candle into the glass. Surrounded by the …
Refugee Mothers: Endless Potential
Beth Oppenheim-Chan | May 10, 2013
Mother’s Day is almost here! On Sunday, May 12, millions of people across the country will have brunch, give cards and presents, and say thanks to their mothers for being one of the most important sources of support and inspiration in their lives. For some newcomers to America, celebrating Mother’s Day has an extra special meaning. Each year, CWS resettles …
CWS to Convene Global Summit on Immigration Reform
CWS is planning to host a Global Summit that will focus on the need for congressional action on comprehensive immigration reform. This Global Summit will be a significant learning and collaboration component in the mission that is set before us: to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform. “We know first-hand the importance of immigration reform,” says the Rev. John L. McCullough, CWS …
Nutrition for Mothers and Infants
Chris Herlinger | May 9, 2013
Earlier this week (and in commemoration of Mother’s Day this Sunday), our colleagues at Save the Children issued a report about the state of the world’s babies through the lens of the very critical first day of a child’s birth. The report, Surviving the First Day: State of the World’s Mothers 2013, contains some somber reading: Every year nearly 3 …
CWS Urges Senators to Protect Immigration Bill Provisions
May 8, 2013
Washington, D.C. – On the eve of the Senate’s first markup of the bipartisan immigration reform bill, CWS President and CEO John McCullough joined faith leaders in urging legislators to ensure that comprehensive immigration reform upholds the United States’ proud history and tradition of protecting and welcoming refugees, asylum-seekers, and those fleeing persecution. “As members of the Senate Judiciary Committee …
Emergency Cleanup Buckets Urgently Needed
May 7, 2013
As the 2,500th CWS Emergency Cleanup Bucket arrives today in flood-ravaged Illinois, Church World Service is appealing urgently for people to replenish its rapidly dwindling supply. Heavy precipitation from early 2013 storms and floods has resulted in widespread and severe flooding in Illinois and other states. “The CWS Emergency Cleanup Buckets are giving hope and help to survivors,” said Barry …
Pakistan Displacement – May 2013
APPEAL # 700-I APPEAL GOAL: $50,000 Situation As reported in April 8 and 19 situation reports, recent fighting in northern Pakistan has displaced thousands of families. The heavy clashes between rival armed groups and subsequent military operations against militants have resulted in huge numbers of displacement in the Tirah Valley of the Khyber Agency (area) in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal …