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Church World Service

Type: Organization

Name: Church World Service

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Tornado efforts turn focus to recovery

(Cover photo by World Renew. Story photo courtesy Oklahoma National Guard)USA (MNN) ― Crews are turning their focus now from rescue to recovery in Moore, Oklahoma.A White House official said the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent hundreds of workers ... [Published Mission Network News - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Tornado, Oklahoma (United States), Disaster

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Rev. Emily C. Heath: Five Tips For Ministry After A Natural Disaster

In August of 2010, Hurricane Irene brought very heavy rains to southern Vermont. In the aftermath, the community where I serve as a pastor was heavily flooded. For the next few weeks we worked together to rebuild the towns. Even today, nearly two years ... [Published Huffington Post - May 22 2013]

Entities: Disaster, Religion, Church World Service, Tropical Storm Irene, United Church of Christ

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

CWS readying to respond to massive Oklahoma tornado disaster

The funnel of a tornadic thunderstorm almost touches the ground near South Haven, Kansas, on May 19, 2013. Photo: REUTERS/Gene Blevins, courtesy www.alertnet.orgNEW YORK – Disaster relief and recovery agency Church World Service has announced that it ... [Published Church World Service - May 21 2013]

Entities: Tornado, Oklahoma (United States), Church World Service, Disaster

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

World Renew responds to Oklahoma tornadoes

World Renew, in partnership with Refomed Church World Service, sends early response coordinatorsDazed and grief-stricken. That’s how many in Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding region are feeling today after a two mile-wide (3.2 km) tornado with winds ... [Published Disaster News Network - May 21 2013]

Entities: Tornado, Church World Service, Disaster

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Charles Grassley

Rethinking immigration rules for asylum after Boston

The Boston Marathon bombing hasn?t derailed the immigration debate, but it has sent lawmakers back to the drawing board on some key provisions, including changes to the asylum system that the two suspects in the bombing used to come to the U.S. Tamerlan ... [Published Washington Times - May 20 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Charles Grassley, Boston (Massachusetts, United States)

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Summer program set for June 17-21

First Congregational United Church of Christ is holding "God's Everywhere Fun Fair" for Vacation Church School from June 17 to 21. Sessions will be from 6 to 8 p.m. each night at the church, 1611 Williams Drive.Each night kids will hear stories from the ... [Published Fort Dodge Messenger - May 18 2013]

Entities: Church World Service, United Church of Christ, emergency

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Rev. Derrick Boykin: Africa and the Sequester: A Matter of Life or Death

In April, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced furloughs because of sequestration -- legislation that went into effect in March, automatically and incrementally cutting funding across the federal government over the next ten years. The ... [Published Huffington Post - May 16 2013]

Entities: Bread for the World, Sequestration, PEPFAR - President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Re...

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Faith Community Key to Disaster Preparedness, Long-term Recovery

Members of a Maplewood United Methodist Church (St. Louis, Mo.) work crew, who spent a week in 2012 helping Buchanan County (Mo.) households repair and rebuild following prolonged flooding there. Photo: Jerry BlackwellChurch World Service emphasizes faith ... [Published Church World Service - May 16 2013]

Entities: Disaster, United Methodist Church, Missouri River

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Pakistan: Emergency appeal: Pakistan displacement

Source: Church World ServiceCountry: Pakistan CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMERGENCY APPEAL: PAKISTAN DISPLACEMENT APPEAL # 700-I APPEAL GOAL: $50,000 MAY 6, 2013 SITUATION: As reported in April 8 and 19 situation ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 06 2013]

Entities: Pakistan, Displacement, Church World Service

First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 05 2013 - 2 reports

Grads preferred to grandmas in proposed US immigration bill

Demonstrators carry signs during an immigration rally on May Day in the Mission District in San Francisco, California. The senate is set to overhaul its immigration laws this year. (Photo: Reuters, Robert Galbraith)US immigration authorities would give ... [Published Zaman - May 05 2013]

Entities: Immigration, Church World Service, Illegal Immigrants, Workers, Green Card

First reported Apr 26 2013 - Updated Apr 26 2013 - 2 reports

CWS Emergency Appeal: Pakistan-Iran Earthquake

Appeal # 700-GAppeal Goal: $119,000On April 16, at least six people in Pakistan and 40 people in Iran were killed when a major earthquake, with a 7.8 magnitude, struck a region near the Iran-Pakistan border. Tremors were also felt in India and the Gulf ... [Published Church World Service - Apr 26 2013]

Entities: Earthquake, emergency, Iran

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

China: Situation Report #1: Lushan, China - 4/20/13 earthquake

Source: Church World ServiceCountry: China APRIL 23, 2013 SITUATION: A magnitude seven earthquake hit a rural area of Sichuan province in southwest China the morning of Saturday, April 20, affecting severalYa’an counties, including Lushan county, the ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Church World Service, Earthquake, ACT Alliance, Situation Report, China

Quotes

...Adams says although a large part of the community expressed faith in the immediate aftermath, they have a long road ahead. "Prayer is powerful. I think, all of us, when we've been affected in our personal lives, even though we're believers, to have people come alongside and support us, encourage us in our faith, to me that's also a powerful part of the Gospel. So in this case where there are a lot of believers, I believe it's just as important a role that God gives us on earth."

Tornado efforts turn focus to recovery [Published Mission Network News - 15 hours ago]

"We have worked extensively in communities struck by tornadoes in the region," says Donna Derr, the agency's chief of emergencies. "Our job is to provide immediate assistance with CWS Kits, and focus on helping the most vulnerable, who typically have the hardest time recovering in the long term."

CWS readying to respond to massive Oklahoma tornado disaster [Published Church World Service - May 21 2013]

"I just think it's been amazing," Smith said. "It's everything and more than I've ever expected. I guess I can't say enough about the overwhelming support in the community – everybody setting aside differences and coming together for a common purpose and cause."

Center of Hope shelter to welcome first family May 28 [Published Renton Reporter - May 20 2013]

"When our immigration policy protects the unity and cultural integrity of ‘family’ as understood by those who make our country their home, our common life, security and prosperity are enhanced in the long run."

Clergy Urge Protection of Family Unity in Immigration Bill [Published Church World Service - May 15 2013]

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Tornado efforts turn focus to recovery [Published Mission Network News - 15 hours ago]
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CWS Emergency Appeal: 2013 U.S. Tornadoes [Published Church World Service - May 21 2013]
World Renew responds to Oklahoma tornadoes [Published Disaster News Network - May 21 2013]
East Chapel Hill High students, event offer hel... [Published Chapel Hill News - May 21 2013]
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Haiti: Marie Antoinette: Empowerment in Haiti [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 21 2013]
Center of Hope shelter to welcome first family ... [Published Renton Reporter - May 20 2013]
Rethinking immigration rules for asylum after B... [Published Washington Times - May 20 2013]
Summer program set for June 17-21 [Published Fort Dodge Messenger - May 18 2013]
Snakebites the focus of pilot program [Published Myanmar Times - May 17 2013]
Rev. Derrick Boykin: Africa and the Sequester: ... [Published Huffington Post - May 16 2013]
Faith Community Key to Disaster Preparedness, L... [Published Church World Service - May 16 2013]
Clergy Urge Protection of Family Unity in Immig... [Published Church World Service - May 15 2013]
CWS Statement for Meeting on the U.S. Refugee A... [Published Church World Service - May 15 2013]
Interview with Mr. John Stauffer, president of ... [Published Asmarino Independent - May 14 2013]
VOLUNTEER AGENCIES CONTINUE TO AID SURVIVORS OF... [Published FEMA - May 13 2013]
Pakistan: IDP influx from Tirah Valley/ Khyber ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 10 2013]
Peapack-Gladstone church to hold bingo benefit ... [Published Bernardsville News - May 10 2013]
Diverse Group of Faith Leaders Urges Senators t... [Published TickerTech.com - May 08 2013]
Pakistan Displacement - May 2013 [Published Church World Service - May 07 2013]
CROP Walk Raises $34,000 for Those Who Need it ... [Published Amherst Patch - May 07 2013]
Pakistan: Emergency appeal: Pakistan displacement [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - May 06 2013]
Hundreds walk in Olympia to fight hunger [Published The Olympian - May 06 2013]
Grads preferred to grandmas in proposed US immi... [Published Zaman - May 05 2013]
People in the News (5/05/13): Appointments and ... [Published The Foundation Center - May 05 2013]
Grads preferred to grandmas in proposed immigra... [Published Reuters - May 05 2013]
Visas set aside for Iraqis, Afghans in Senate i... [Published The Hill - May 04 2013]
Virginia “Ginny” Buchs [Published Elyria Chronicle Telegram - May 04 2013]
A Movement of “Faith”: A Reflection on the Tri-... [Published Church World Service - May 03 2013]

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Come and Support CROP Walk San Antonio [Published Deaf Network of Texas - Feb 20 2013] Come and Support CROP Walk San Antonio Join the CROP Walk to End World Hunger March 3, 2013 Sunday afternoon, at Comanche Park (the site of the annual deaf festival). Money raised goes 75% to Church World Service hunger relief efforts, to build clean ...
New coalition aims to keep immigration front an... [Published CNN Political Ticker - Feb 19 2013] (CNN) - As the debate over immigration reform continues to heat up, a new grassroots effort is underway in which two dozen immigration and progressive groups are working to make sure the issue stays on Washington's radar. Their message? Pass a bill–and ...