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How We Work
CRS collaborates across civil society and the public and private sectors.
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Stories of Impact
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Stories of Impact
Learn how your support improves lives around the world.
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Program Areas
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Program Areas
CRS uses a holistic approach called integral human development to promote transformative and sustainable change.
Agriculture & Livelihoods
Investment in agriculture remains one of the best routes to building sustainable livelihoods.
Education
Education is among the surest paths to improving children’s future opportunities.
Emergencies
Emergency response saves lives with immediate aid and long-term recovery.
Health & Social Services
CRS delivers solutions that save lives and strengthen health and social service systems.
Justice & Peacebuilding
CRS cultivates just and peaceful societies across all program sectors.
Microfinance
CRS savings-led microfinancing programs enable communities to develop financial security.
Local Leadership
Supporting local leadership enables community-driven development and lasting solutions.
Water Security
Access to clean water is foundational to community health and prosperity.
Programming Approaches & Support
CRS programming and approaches strive to enable people to reach their full potential.
Research & Publications
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Research & Publications
CRS experts gather and publish valuable findings and information to improve global humanitarian outreach.
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Highlights
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Highlights
As our global family faces growing needs, your urgent support can save lives.
Protect Lifesaving Aid
Contact your member of Congress today.
Save Lives
Our urgent response to global funding cuts, ensuring that families facing crisis still receive the essential support they need—food, water, shelter and care to survive.
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Ways to Give
Your support of CRS enables vital assistance to reach people most in need.
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Where It's Needed Most
Give to the most immediate needs. Help our most vulnerable sisters and brothers.
Give Monthly
Your monthly gift helps sustain families in crisis around the world.
Emergencies
CRS works with affected communities and local partners to help families build back better.
Donor Advised Funds
Gifts from donor advised funds, or DAFS, can be directed to support CRS’ work around the world.
Planned Giving
You can make a difference to people in need now and in the future.
Shop the Gift Catalog
A Gift of Hope enables you to make a life-changing difference and send a special card to a loved one with each donation.
Advocate
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Advocate
Put your faith into action to tackle global poverty and support our sisters and brothers in need.
Take Action
Explore our advocacy issues and take urgent action to support our global family.
Chapters & Clubs
Join a nationwide community dedicated to transforming our world through faith and action.
How to Advocate
Learn how to advocate effectively and engage your community in efforts to influence Congress.
End Hunger
Unite as a community to pray, learn and take meaningful action.
Fight Climate Change
Protect our planet and global family impacted by climate change.
Host a Speaker
Invite a Catholic priest or deacon from our Global Fellows program to share stories of our global family with your faith community.
Public Policy
CRS influences U.S. and multilateral systems and structures through policy and advocacy to improve lives and address root causes of injustice.
CRS Rice Bowl
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Pray
Prayer is an invaluable part of serving people around the world, guiding our actions and connecting to God's grace.
Prayers
Explore prayers and reflections to support your formation and action with a global perspective.
Light a Candle in a Virtual Chapel
Light a candle and say a prayer for your loved ones and our sisters and brothers around the world.
Catholic Social Teaching 101
Share core Catholic Values with students and inspire them to put faith into action.
Where We Work
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End Global Poverty
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End Global Poverty
Ending global poverty is possible. Learn how you can make a difference.
End Global Poverty
Partners
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Partners
CRS’ global reach creates many opportunities for partners and staff to learn from innovative work around the world.
Local Partners
Strong local partners are crucial to building strong, resilient communities.
University Partners
CRS offers many opportunities for universities to contribute to poverty alleviation.
Public Donors
Learn more about CRS history with public donors from around the world.
Private Donors & Partnerships
CRS collaborates with the private sector to generate positive, measurable benefits.
U.S. Diocesan Partners
CRS engages U.S. Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering people of the world overseas.
Foundations & Corporate Partnerships
U.S. National Partners
CRS national partners live in solidarity with the poor and suffering people of the world.
Seminary Outreach
Seminaries in the United States are a critical part of CRS’ clergy outreach continuum.
About Us
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About Us
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About Us
Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
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Mission Statement
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.
Guiding Principles
All human life is sacred with a dignity that comes directly from our creation and not from any of our actions.
Our Catholic Values
CRS is dedicated to preserving the sacredness and dignity of human life from conception to natural death.
CRS History
Our history began during World War II to serve migrants and refugees and today we serve all the world's most vulnerable.
Agency Strategy
The CRS 2030 strategy clarifies the direct connections of our multi-sectoral approach to specific goals.
Leadership & Governance
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Leadership & Governance
CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
CRS Leadership
From diverse backgrounds, CRS leadership maintains strict standards of efficiency, accountability and transparency.
CRS Foundation Board
The CRS Foundation Board helps advance CRS's mission by advising the agency on key strategic initiatives.
CRS Board of Directors
Our board of directors includes clergy, most of them bishops, as well as religious and Catholic lay women and men.
Endorsements
CRS has the endorsement of the USCCB, partners and overseas program participants, colleges, parishes and schools.
Risk Management & Compliance
Risk is mitigated using preventive, detective, and management controls.
Responsible Data Values & Principles
We care about protecting the data of our beneficiaries, donors, employees and other constituents.
Financial Transparency
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Financial Transparency
CRS secures financial transparency and thorough accountability to donors and others.
Accountability
Careful stewardship of resources ensures donations so generously entrusted go where they are most needed.
Financial Reports
Along with other pertinent financial documents, CRS publishes it's Annual Report.
Our Pledge to Donors
Catholic Relief Services is committed to adhering to the intent of each donor's gift.
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Connect With Us
Discover all the ways CRS makes it easy for you to reach out to us.
Contact CRS
Discover the various ways CRS makes it easy for you to connect with your agency.
Newsletter Signup
Receive regular, timely updates about how your support is changing lives around the world.
Add CRS to Your Contacts
Join the conversation via social media and make connections all around the world.
Careers
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Careers
CRS offers exciting careers that provide an opportunity to make a profound difference in the world.
Your Career at CRS
We offer extensive learning resources and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Career Benefits
We value employee health and well-being and provide comprehensive benefits to meet your needs.
Current Job Openings
Discover roles at CRS that fit your professional goals and expertise.
Volunteer Opportunities
Let CRS help you put your faith into action and create a better world.
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