Basic Organization Information
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE INC
- Also Known As:
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CWS
- Physical Address:
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Elkhart, IN
46515
- EIN:
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13-4080201
- Web URL:
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www.churchworldservi...
- NTEE Category:
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K Agriculture, Food, Nutrition
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K20 Agricultural Programs
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Q International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security
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Q71 International Migration, Refugee Issues
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Q International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security
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Q33 International Relief
- Year Founded:
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1946
- Ruling Year:
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2000
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Donations from CROP Hunger Walks, individuals, congregations and member communions and other organizations - $34,081,464
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U.S. Government support, primarily for refugee services - $35,567,657
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Donated materials, primarily CWS Kits - $8,940,412
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Mission Statement
Church World Service works with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice around the world.
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Chief Executive
Rev. John L. McCullough
Term:
Since
Mar
2000
Chief Executive Profile:
Rev. John L. McCullough is Executive Director of Church World Service, an international humanitarian relief, development, refugee assistance, and advocacy organization. His broad international experience includes pastorates in the U.S. and Kenya and leadership within the United Methodist Church's Board of Global Ministries, where he presented more than 1,150 persons for commissioning into mission service; administered a program that awarded assistance to more than 700 students around the world; and introduced numerous mission initiatives including Missioners of Hope and Volunteers for Africa. Rev. McCullough describes Church World Service and its mission as "a global ecumenical organization of Christian persons committed to the transformation of human society and preservation of the environment as an expression of Christ's life. CWS is called no less to be a prophetic voice and an agitating presence: a sign of compassion, a bulwark for justice, human rights, dignity, and a source of knowledge contributing to the healing of nations and the building of lasting peace." Rev. McCullough has led an ecumenical peacemaking delegation to West Africa; hosted historic consultations with African church leaders; and, co-chaired two Washington-based conferences, one on the crisis in Haitian migration and the other on the Korea crisis. Rev. McCullough makes his home in Montclair, New Jersey.
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Program:
Development Services
- Budget:
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$67,971,234
- Category:
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Community Development
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Working in partnership with indigenous organizations worldwide including the U.S., Church World Service supports sustainable self-help development, meets emergency needs, aids refugees, and helps address the root causes of poverty and powerlessness.
Program Long-Term Success:
Many families displaced by violence in the Darfur region of Sudan are now living in camps and have access to food, water, basic healthcare, and education thanks to Church World Service and its coalition partners.
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Funding Needs
Church World Service provides humanitarian assistance in three areas of focus: food security and nutrition, access to clean water and in programs that protect women and children. The focus is on sustainable programs that promote self-sufficiency. CWS also resettles refugees when displaced people can't return home.
Request for In-Kind Contributions
CWS Kits--Hygiene Kits, Baby Care Kits, School Kits--help meet emergency and recovery needs. To find out more, please visit www.churchworldservice.org/kits.