Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching.

CRS Español


CRS Español
CRS Español El Evangelio nos llama a cuidar uno de otro mutuamente, como hermanos y hermanas, para vivir solidariamente en términos de una sola familia humana.	View

CRS Rice Bowl

CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten program of prayer, fasting, learning, and giving. The educational materials assist ongoing parish and school efforts in developing a spirituality of justice and solidarity with those most in need. Donations help fund CRS development projects in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America to produce more food, increase income and address poverty. 25% of contributions remain in this archdiocese for grants to parishes and organizations that help the poor in Western Washington.


CRS Rice Bowl
CRS Rice Bowl Lenten program resources, grant application materials, donation information and more!	View
CRS Rice Bowl and CRS Collection FAQs	View

CRS Parish Ambassadors

CRS Parish Ambassadors are active parishioners (working as a team of 2-4) with a passion for global solidarity who, with the blessing of their pastoral leader, help strengthen the parish's outreach ministry by organizing global discipleship activities in their parish. Ambassadors receive training, support and resources throughout the year from CRS and the Missions Office.


CRS Parish Ambassadors
Come & See! Saturday, November 3, 2018 Come learn about the CRS Parish Ambassador Corps and how you and your parish can become involved. This event will be at St. Joseph Parish in Vancouver.	View Event
Information flyer in English	View
Information flyer en Español	View
CRS Ambassador Blog Answering the Call: CRS Ambassadors in the Archdiocese of Seattle	View blog
Parish Ambassador Corps Parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle 2018-2019	View list
CRS Parish Ambassador event featured in NW Catholic Magazine	View Article
CRS Parish Ambassadors featured in NW Catholic Magazine	View Article

Ethical Trade Program

CRS Ethical Trade activities, resources and events help Catholics of all ages connect with their faith and their global neighbors.

Hosting a CRS Consignment Sale is incredibly easy—CRS partner Serrv ships everything to you free of charge and you only pay for what you sell. Hosts receive free promotional materials, educational resources, prayers and more. Bring a unique global marketplace to your parish or school community by hosting a CRS Consignment Sale. It’s also a perfect ethical addition to your holiday bazaar, school festival or spring fair.

Many of our parishes and schools are involved with fair trade coffee programs. Contact Us if you are interested in learning of their experiences.


Ethical Trade Program Resources
Host an Ethical Trade Event	View
Ethical Trade Program	View

Food Fast for Youth

Food Fast is an educational fasting program designed for youth in grades 8-12. The goal of Food Fast is to motivate students to become personally involved in reducing world hunger and poverty through prayer, reflection, action and solidarity with the poor. The materials can be used in shorter time frames throughout the year.


Food Fast For Youth
Food Fast website	View

Catholic Relief Services Collection

This national collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services, USCCB Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, the Holy Father's fund for relief work around the world, CLINIC, the USCCB's Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church, and USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services. The annual appeal is taken up on Laetare Sunday, i.e., Fourth Sunday of Lent.


CRS Collection
CRS Collection The annual appeal is taken up on Laetare Sunday, i.e., Fourth Sunday of Lent. Learn more from the website.	View
Catholic Relief Services One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.	View
USCCB Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.	View
CLINIC One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.	View
Holy Father's Fund for Relief Work Around the World
USCCB's Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.	View
USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.	View

Emergency Responses Around the World

Whether the emergency is man-made, as in war, or a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, Emergency Responses Around the World is able to respond because of people like you: our friends, colleagues, collaborators and supporters.


Emergency Response Resources
Emergency Responses Around the World With 60 years experience delivering humanitarian assistance throughout the world, CRS has a strong background in emergency preparedness and response.	View
Note to Archdiocese of Seattle parishes and schools: For any donations for CRS work, please send the check to the Missions Office, marked "CRS/[name of country or need]." Thank you! For more information, please contact us.	Contact us

CRS Resources


CRS Resource Library
Catholic Relief Services Faith. Action. Results.	View
CRS Resources Resources from Catholic Relief Services for dioceses, parishes, schools, families and individuals.	View
CRS YouTube Channel CRS videos available on YouTube.	View
CRS Financial Information	View
Fundraise for CRS	View