Catholic Relief Services in the United States

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Concern for our neighbour transcends the confines of national communities and has increasingly broadened its horizon to the whole world.
— Deus Caritas Est
His Holiness Benedict XVI

Our work in the United States focuses on a single mission: to help Catholics here at home put their faith into action. The Gospel calls us to care for one another as brothers and sisters, to live as one human family. CRS invites you to respond to that call by learning about the issues that keep our brother and sisters overseas in poverty. We invite you to pray with us and to speak out for those whose voices are not heard. We invite you to get involved in the Church's work to care for our neighbors around the world.

Since 2002, CRS has worked with dioceses, parishes, schools and organizations throughout the United States to offer Catholics at home concrete ways to "contribute to the progress of the world," as His Holiness Benedict XVI urged in his message on the World Day of Peace 2007. Just as you support CRS to help the poorest and most vulnerable overseas improve their lives, we work with you to help build a world free from the devastating effects of poverty, war and injustice.

Where We Are in the United States

CRS maintains six regional offices around the United States. Contact us to learn how you and your faith community can get involved:

Find Your CRS Regional Director

The Catholic Relief ServicesRegional Directorrepresents CRS in a specific area in the U.S. to Bishops, Pastors, Educators, and other leaders, as appropriate. CRS Regional Directors help the Diocesan Directors with information, etc.

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Stories From The United States

Fair Trade: Beyond Dollars and Cents

Hosting one of the largest fair trade sales in the country, a Dayton, Ohio, community learns that solidarity means as much at home as abroad.Read More »»

Far-Flung Parishes Build Wells and Partnership

In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches.Read More »»

Divine Intervention Inspires Chocolate Sales

Students at a Seattle Catholic high school sell 38,000 fair trade Divine Chocolate bars as part of our Raise Money Right contest.Read More »»

Wells Tap Clean Water, Better Health

After learning of northern Ghana's guinea worm troubles, a parish helped build fresh water wells. See the difference clean water makes.Read More »»

Study Ebroad Connects Students to the World

An innovative online program connects college students in the United States with international development experts around the world.Read More »»

Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Address

Pope Benedict XVI encourages the faithful to follow the tradition of fasting and prayer in the service of God.Read More »»

Interview With A Fair Trade College Ambassador

Valerie Lizarraga, a senior at the University of San Diego, talks about her role as a CRS Fair Trade Ambassador on her campus.Read More »»

Matchmaker Unites Farm Workers and Employers

Independent Agricultural Workers' Center recruits much-needed labor for U.S. farms while offering training, opportunity and hope to Mexican workers.Read More »»

Migrant Program Profits Both Sides of Border

CITA brings reliable, willing work force to U.S. growers while building trust and lasting labor relationships.Read More »»

Fair Trade: Beyond Dollars and Cents

Hosting one of the largest fair trade sales in the country, a Dayton, Ohio, community learns that solidarity means as much at home as abroad.Read More »»

Far-Flung Parishes Build Wells and Partnership

In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches.Read More »»

Divine Intervention Inspires Chocolate Sales

Students at a Seattle Catholic high school sell 38,000 fair trade Divine Chocolate bars as part of our Raise Money Right contest.Read More »»

Wells Tap Clean Water, Better Health

After learning of northern Ghana's guinea worm troubles, a parish helped build fresh water wells. See the difference clean water makes.Read More »»

Study Ebroad Connects Students to the World

An innovative online program connects college students in the United States with international development experts around the world.Read More »»

Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Address

Pope Benedict XVI encourages the faithful to follow the tradition of fasting and prayer in the service of God.Read More »»

Interview With A Fair Trade College Ambassador

Valerie Lizarraga, a senior at the University of San Diego, talks about her role as a CRS Fair Trade Ambassador on her campus.Read More »»

Matchmaker Unites Farm Workers and Employers

Independent Agricultural Workers' Center recruits much-needed labor for U.S. farms while offering training, opportunity and hope to Mexican workers.Read More »»

Migrant Program Profits Both Sides of Border

CITA brings reliable, willing work force to U.S. growers while building trust and lasting labor relationships.Read More »»