Dear John,

Today is Ash Wednesday, when millions of Catholics honor the traditional Lenten practice of almsgiving to express their faith and support our sisters and brothers in need. It is a powerful way to begin this season of reflection and repentance—coming together to make a difference for our global family and planet.

When you donate, you will receive a prayer that you can offer for our global family and share with family and friends.

At a time when global poverty and hunger are on the rise, your gift can help someone access nutritious food, livelihood support and other resources to thrive. And each person who gives today will also do the same, changing the lives of millions of people around the world. The impact is transformative.

Thank you for believing in a world free of hunger and poverty and for being part of the movement to make it happen!

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Prayerfully,

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Catholic Relief Services and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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