charities

 

american red cross

since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader clara barton, the american red cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. as part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the american red cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American red cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. read more

 

salvation army

the salvation army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal christian church. Its message is based on the bible. its ministry is motivated by the love of God. its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. read more

 

rescue missions

For nearly a century, one group has been tracking with the tragic conditions of the desperate and disenfranchised in North America. The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) has been on the sidewalks and in the face of what to many has been a faceless problem. AGRM-member facilities have a reputation for being havens of hope for all who enter.

every year, 275 missions serve nearly 42 million meals, provide more than 15 million nights of lodging, bandage the emotional wounds of thousands of abuse victims, and graduate 18,000- plus individuals from addiction recovery programs. the ramification of their work positively influences surrounding communities in countless ways.
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habitat for humanity

shelter from rain, wind and sun is a basic human need.
habitat for humanity provides decent, affordable houses to families in need. habitat homeowners gain self-respect as they work alongside volunteers to construct their homes. since 1976, our ministry has built or repaired over 500,000 houses worldwide for more than 2.5 million people.
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paul said

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself. Each of you should be concerned6 not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

phillipians 2:3 - 2:4

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