Catholic Relief Services Grants and Programs

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
Information flyer in English	View
Information flyer en Español	View
Parish Ambassador Corps Parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle 2017-2018	View list
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.

2018 CRS Collection Resources
Parish Resource Guide - English and Spanish	View
Bulletin Insert - English and Spanish	View
Clip Art - English and Spanish	View
Bulletin Announcements - English and Spanish	View
Parish Appeal - English and Spanish	View
CRS Collection Prayer - English and Spanish	View
CRS Rice Bowl and CRS Collection FAQs	View
Social media tool kit - English	View
Social media tool kit - Spanish	View
Collection Resources for Parishes from USCCB	View USCCB website
Letter to pastoral leaders	View
Letter to parish staff	View
Letter to leaders in Hispanic ministry	View
Letter to deacons	View
Letter to (non-pastor) priests	View

How to Give
Donate Online	Donate Now
Give using check or cash Checks payable to "CCAS" with "CRS Collection" in the memo line. Mail to: Missions Office - CRS Collection Archdiocese of Seattle 710 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104

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 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