An anonymous generous donor has stepped forward with a $1 million gift to help sustain essential programs, challenging us to raise up to $1 million more from other caring donors by June 30 to double our impact.

Reflect on the dignity of work through these prayers to Saint Joseph for workers, job seekers and starting the workday. Together, let’s answer Pope Francis’ call to be signs of hope for our global family. 

In Somalia, a doctor measures a baby’s arm circumference in a CRS-supported clinic. The red mark means the child is severely malnourished and needs additional food and care. 

The CRS Briefing is a monthly service to our supporters. We aspire to keep you informed of our progress and up to date on issues that affect the people we serve in more than 130 countries around the world.

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Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, easing suffering and providing assistance to people in need without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to CRS are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. 

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