News & Updates | Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026
Seed to Feed in Elkhart, Indiana brings together volunteers, congregations and neighbors to grow fresh, healthy food for families facing hunger. This community-powered garden program strengthens local food access, builds hope and nurtures connection through every harvest. Photos Courtesy of Disciples Design Growing Fresh Food Through Community-Powered Gardens Neighbors growing food, community and hope—together. In Elkhart, Indiana, something beautiful is growing—row …
News & Updates | Posted Sunday, March 8, 2026
Despite persistent legal and social inequities, women everywhere are rising to build stronger, fairer communities. Their voices, leadership and determination are driving meaningful change—on International Women’s Day and every day. The Barriers Women Confront Worldwide Women around the world continue to face systemic barriers that prevent them from accessing equal rights and opportunities. Globally, ten percent of women live in extreme poverty, and as …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026
CWS’s recent gender analysis in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya shows that climate pressures are deepening existing gender inequalities, while also revealing that women’s leadership is central to building resilient households and communities. Women and girls in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya are experiencing some of the harshest effects of climate change. As drought deepens and rainfall becomes unpredictable, families face growing threats to food security and …
News & Updates | Posted Monday, February 2, 2026
Church World Service joins colleagues and partners around the world in remembering Rev. Robert Lawrence “Lonnie” Turnipseed, who served CWS with profound dedication and visionary leadership. A memorial service will be held on February 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Derstine Chapel, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA. More details about the service can be found here. A Leader Rooted in Global Mission Lonnie’s connection to …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, November 14, 2025
Church World Service distributes over half a million dollars to support food security in the aftermath of attacks on SNAP Elkhart, IN—This week, Church World Service (CWS) began distributing over half a million dollars ($506,359) in grant payments to local hunger-fighting agencies—including soup kitchens, food banks and social-service providers—as the first installment of funding raised through 2025 Fall CROP Hunger …
News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, November 4, 2025
CWS is helping children and families build safer and brighter futures. As the weather turns colder, we reflect on how to build warmth—through support, protection and empowerment for children in the United States and around the world. You can feel the rhythm of daily life changing as autumn settles across much of the United States. The air cools, the pace …
ANNUAL REPORT 2025 MENUDear CWS friends, It has been a stormy year. Since taking office in January, the new administration has dismantled the policies and structures that countless people rely on. They have attempted to deny the legitimate and legal claims of people seeking safety. They have cut vital food programs, undermined emergency response efforts and gutted services that millions …
News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025
New initiative will strengthen social safety nets through practicing the teachings of Jesus Christ—through education, local and national advocacy, and volunteering Washington, D.C.—Today, in a bold move to protect and strengthen social safety nets by joining faith with action, Church World Service (CWS) issued the 2025 Ecumenical Statement on Hunger Justice. The Statement, which is a clarion call for people …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, August 29, 2025
The world is currently experiencing a food crisis of unprecedented proportions. Conflict, climate extremes and poverty are among the primary drivers that have caused up to 319 million people across 67 countries to face chronic hunger. What causes global hunger? The world produces enough food to feed everyone on the planet. The issue isn’t supply—many of our global neighbors are …
News & Updates | Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025
New York City– CWS today announced that the organization will be closing 11 program offices across the United States following sweeping actions taken by the Trump Administration terminating or suspending federally funded programs supporting refugees and immigrants. The office locations in the process of closing include: Georgetown, DE; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Grand Rapids, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Burlington, NC; Charlotte, …
