Catholic Relief Services Grants and Programs
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.
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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.
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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.
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CRS Rice Bowl
Lenten program resources, grant application materials, donation information and more!
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Fair Trade Program
Work of Human Hands is an arts and crafts sale program designed for parish and school
communities to support low-income craft producers in developing countries. Through
the marketing of their international crafts (bazaars, craft fairs, etc.), we help
others achieve the hope and dignity that comes with self-reliance. Along with WHH,
the Fair Trade program also includes Fair Trade Coffee and the Fair Trade Network,
with educational and advocacy resources. Check it out!
Many of our parishes and schools are involved with fair trade coffee programs;
please contact us in the Missions Office if you are interested in learning of
their experience.
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Work of Human Hands
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Fair Trade Program
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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.
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Going Global With Youth
Education: Going Global with Youth is a gateway to lesson plans, simulation activities, prayer services, and other resources that explore global issues through the lens of solidarity and Catholic social teaching.
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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.
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CRS Collection and CRS Rice Bowl FAQs
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Collection resources for parishes
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CRS Collection
The annual appeal is taken up on Laetare Sunday, i.e., Fourth Sunday of Lent. Learn more from the website.
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Catholic Relief Services
One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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USCCB Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development
One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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CLINIC
One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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Holy Father's Fund for Relief Work Around the World
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USCCB's Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services
One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Catholic Relief Services
Giving Hope to a World of Need.
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CRS Resources
Resources from Catholic Relief Services for dioceses, parishes, schools, families and individuals.
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CRS YouTube Channel
CRS videos available on YouTube.
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CRS Financial Information
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