News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, August 14, 2024
During July, CWS joined the United Church of Christ (UCC) in celebrating its long-time partnership at UCC offices in Cleveland, Ohio and marking a pivotal moment in CWS’ history: the creation of new Covenant Members. Earlier this year, on May 13, CWS members held a historic meeting where they voted to transition from corporate members to a new role as …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, August 2, 2024
In July, the United Church of Christ (UCC) Great Lakes and Western Regional Youth Event, held at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, showcased the power of youth activism and community service. In collaboration with Church World Service, over 200 youth from the West Regional Conference and the Great Lakes Conference came together for a special project aimed at combating …
News & Updates | Posted Monday, July 22, 2024
On July 7, 2024, Hurricane Beryl struck the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing heavy rains, high winds and widespread power outages that left over two million people in the dark. Flood warnings were posted along the coast, and high winds and water caused widespread damage and debris for millions. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, CWS …
News & Updates | Posted Monday, July 8, 2024
Situation: Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast during the early morning on Monday, July 8th as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening into a tropical storm as it moved inland. The storm brought heavy rain and high winds to the region that caused power outages for over two million individuals and widespread damage and debris. Flood warnings have been …
At CWS Global, we believe in a holistic approach to caring for the displaced and vulnerable. Our mission extends beyond addressing immediate needs; we aim to create sustainable, long-term solutions that empower individuals and communities. Our comprehensive support system focuses on four key areas: hunger, welcoming refugees and immigrants, advocacy, and disaster response. To get more information please fill out …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2024
About two years ago, Celine Woznica, who had spent 40 years of her life working in public health, began to have an inescapable feeling that she needed to support the migrants arriving at the border. As someone who had lived in Mexico for six years and was fluent in Spanish, she considered leaving Chicago to apply her skills and knowledge …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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 …
Be a #CWSGivingDay Compassion Ambassador! In honor of the 78th birthday of CWS, join our community of Compassion Ambassadors. Raise funds to provide immediate food, shelter, medical care and support to neighbors facing their darkest hours. Every $78 you raise can provide critical supplies such as blankets, concrete blocks, clean up buckets, food rations, safe water or groceries for a …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, February 23, 2024
If you open your fridge and find any type of vegetation, there is a good chance it was produced by a migrant farmworker. These hard-working men and women make up about 73% of the nation’s agriculture workforce and quietly ensure that anyone living in the U.S. has fresh food to put on the table. While they take care of all …
News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024
A few weeks ago, over 125 of our newly arrived neighbors visited Church World Service Harrisburg office to see a team of dentists assembled by one of our community partners, Power Women. After each client saw the dentist, they were provided with a hygiene kit. Our clients were deeply thankful for the opportunity to see a dentist and receive a …