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Photo: Marie Varley/CWS Give Today
Make a donation to Church World Service by phone (1-800-297-1516), on-line, or by regular mail. By your caring act, you are helping your neighbors near and far build a brighter future.
Monthly Giving Monthly Giving Program
Give a tax-deductible donation to CWS each month, making it possible to share God's love in action in some 80 countries worldwide.

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CROP Hunger Walk
These community-based fund raising events raise money for local hunger-fighting agencies, as well as the international relief and development efforts of Church World Service. Also see Corporate Opportunities for National Walk Sponsorship.

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Tools & Blankets Program
From blankets to weaving projects, water pumps to tents, trees to veterinary training, sewing machines to seeds — Tools & Blankets providing the right tools at the right time.
The Best Gift Catalog CWS Best Gift Catalog
Instead of giving more things, give meaningful gifts for the holidays -- or any occasion -- from the CWS Best Gift Catalog.
A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel A print for you, hope for others
Purchase fine art prints of any image in Annie Griffiths Belt's new book A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel, and $25 will go directly to fund the work of Church World Service.
My CWS Page My CWS Page
Create a personal fund-raising page to honor or remember a loved one, celebrate a special occasion or personal milestone, or undertake a sporting event. The funds you raise will help people in need through Church World Service.  
CWS Planned Giving page Planned giving -- creating a legacy of hope
Beyond the all-important immediate support, please be sure to consider Church World Service when making your estate plans, creating bequests, and establishing life income gifts.
Gifts of Stock and other Securities Gifts of Stock and other Securities
Church World Service welcomes the gift of stock and other securities. By donating the securities before they are sold you will not have to pay capital gains taxes on the appreciation of the stock or mutual fund.
Photo: ACT-CWS CWS Kit Program
Put together a small assistance package and make a big difference. Little things do mean a lot -- help provide CWS Kits.
Photo: Ronda Hughes/CWS Speak Out
Speak out about public policy issues affecting hunger and poverty around the globe. Write a letter, send a fax, make a phone call, and make a difference!

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Welcoming Refugees
Help refugees to establish a new home. Get in touch with your local program affiliate.

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Amity Teachers Program
Become an English teacher in China with the Amity Teachers Program and you will also become part of an exciting people-to-people movement.
CWS e-Market Giving program CWS e-Market Giving program
You can now sell an item on eBay and donate 10% to 100% of the proceeds to Church World Service.

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Matching Gifts
Find out if your employer will match your contribution to Church World Service/CROP.
Give Through Your Workplace Giving Campaign

Church World Service participates in the Combined Federal Campaign; state, county, local and private sector campaigns through International Service Agencies.

The NEW code for Church World Service is 10729. (Note: If anyone uses the previous code, 0310, their contribution will not be directed to CWS.) We encourage congregations to include this information in your newsletter and bulletins.

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