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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.

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Highlights As our global family faces growing needs, your urgent support can save lives.

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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

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.

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Pray

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.
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End Global Poverty

End Global Poverty Ending global poverty is possible. Learn how you can make a difference.

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Partners

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
About Us

About Us Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Learn More arrow_right_alt

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

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

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.

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Careers

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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