News & Updates | Posted Friday, October 3, 2025
One year after Hurricane Helene devastated Haywood County, North Carolina, CWS donors and local students have come together to prepare 250 Disaster Preparedness Kits—offering comfort, resources and hope to families facing future storms. Community Resilience in Action On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina and left families in Haywood County facing hardship. Thanks to generous CWS donors, …
News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2025
CWS walks alongside communities through every stage of a disaster—from preparedness and immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience building. With deep partnerships and a commitment to equity, we ensure that impacted individuals, including immigrant communities, receive the resources, support, and dignity they need to rebuild and thrive. In every stage of a natural disaster—whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, or …
News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, February 4, 2025
CWS continues to play a crucial role in California’s wildfire recovery by helping establish the Wildfire Resource Hub, which provides a wide array of services, from emergency aid to long-term recovery support. With a focus on both immediate relief and emotional care, the Hub serves as a vital resource for those affected by the fires. A Vital Support Hub for …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, January 10, 2025
A Rich History of Community For nearly 160 years, the Saint James AME Church in Live Oak, Florida, has been a fundamental haven in the community. Before African Americans were allowed to go to school or worship freely, they gathered in this sacred space. Today, the church continues to serve as both a place of worship and a source of …
California Wildfires Relief Fund Los Angeles County is grappling with a devastating wildfire crisis, as multiple fires spread rapidly across the region. Now, more than ever, you can support the most vulnerable communities during this critical time. Your compassionate action can remind our neighbors —through every step of their journey from response to recovery—that they are not alone.California Wild Fire …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Updated: February 6, 2025 Appeal Code: 6291 Situation: Wildfires across Los Angeles County have surged overnight, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for over 200,000 residents with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters, as powerful Santa Ana winds exacerbate the crisis. As of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, approximately 34,000 individuals were still under evacuation orders. California Governor Gavin Newsom …
We are so happy you have come to visit us! We totally get it! You’re an ecofriendly colleague who prefers not to be burdened with piles of paper after an event. And who wants to wrestle with overstuffed luggage at the airport, right? Plus, we know how much you enjoy sharing our materials with your team. So, guess what? We’ve …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, October 11, 2024
Living out their mission of service, the Southern Ohio Brethren Disaster Ministries recently assembled 500 CWS Emergency Cleanup Buckets in a community effort that continues their long-standing tradition of supporting those affected by disasters. Inspired by the scripture “Serve one another in love” (Galatians 5:13), the group, led by Burt and Helen Wolf, works year-round to organize fundraisers and rally …
News & Updates | Posted Thursday, October 10, 2024
In the wake of two devastating hurricanes—Helene and Milton—communities across the southeastern United States are grappling with unimaginable destruction. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled, roads washed away, and families are left facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives. The damage began with Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, leaving a trail of …
Helene and Milton Relief Fund In an instant, families lost everything. The destruction is massive and it will take years to rebuild. You can support the most vulnerable communities in their time of greatest need. And you can remind our neighbors on their long journey from response to recovery, that they are never alone or forgotten.CWS Hurricane Relief Fund CWS …
