notes: ------------------------------ From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -> ------------------------------ From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's.

notes: ------------------------------ From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -> ------------------------------ From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's.
cat_notes: -> NYVOAD NOTES 1/2/13: CHURCH WORLD SERVICES- THEY CONTINUE TO ADDRESS ALL AREAS OF CONCERN AND WORKING ON THE LTR SEMINARS FOR THE AREAS OF CONCERN IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY. SHE WILL UPDATE ALL AS THE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -------------------------- 2011 Japan Earthquake - Tsnami CWS situation report - March 13: Japan earthquake and tsunami Sunday, March 13, 2011 Rescue efforts continue in Japan following the March 11 tsunami and earthquake that in recent days has taken another potentially deadly turn as the country tries to deal with a growing nuclear crisis. FULL SITUATION Report at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=11005 -- CWS at work following Japan earthquake, tsunami The powerful tsunami that struck Japan overnight may have affected areas in the Pacific Rim where CWS has programs. Our emergency response staff are in contact with our office in Bangkok, where we are monitoring the situation in Japan and across the region. In Japan, Church World Service is prepared to support efforts of partners there, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan, both of which are planning relief efforts. CWS is considering other partnerships in Japan, as well, and may be involved in the issue of disaster risk reduction. Our domestic teams continues to monitor potential impacts in Hawaii and other Western state coastal areas Text CWS to 50555 -------------------------- Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main -> ------------------------------ From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's.
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notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -------------------------- 2011 Japan Earthquake - Tsnami CWS at work following Japan earthquake, tsunami The powerful tsunami that struck Japan overnight may have affected areas in the Pacific Rim where CWS has programs. Our emergency response staff are in contact with our office in Bangkok, where we are monitoring the situation in Japan and across the region. In Japan, Church World Service is prepared to support efforts of partners there, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan, both of which are planning relief efforts. CWS is considering other partnerships in Japan, as well, and may be involved in the issue of disaster risk reduction. Our domestic teams continues to monitor potential impacts in Hawaii and other Western state coastal areas Text CWS to 50555 -------------------------- Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -------------------------- 2011 Japan Earthquake - Tsnami CWS situation report - March 13: Japan earthquake and tsunami Sunday, March 13, 2011 Rescue efforts continue in Japan following the March 11 tsunami and earthquake that in recent days has taken another potentially deadly turn as the country tries to deal with a growing nuclear crisis. FULL SITUATION Report at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=11005 -- CWS at work following Japan earthquake, tsunami The powerful tsunami that struck Japan overnight may have affected areas in the Pacific Rim where CWS has programs. Our emergency response staff are in contact with our office in Bangkok, where we are monitoring the situation in Japan and across the region. In Japan, Church World Service is prepared to support efforts of partners there, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan, both of which are planning relief efforts. CWS is considering other partnerships in Japan, as well, and may be involved in the issue of disaster risk reduction. Our domestic teams continues to monitor potential impacts in Hawaii and other Western state coastal areas Text CWS to 50555 -------------------------- Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main

notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -------------------------- Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -------------------------- 2011 Japan Earthquake - Tsnami CWS at work following Japan earthquake, tsunami The powerful tsunami that struck Japan overnight may have affected areas in the Pacific Rim where CWS has programs. Our emergency response staff are in contact with our office in Bangkok, where we are monitoring the situation in Japan and across the region. In Japan, Church World Service is prepared to support efforts of partners there, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan, both of which are planning relief efforts. CWS is considering other partnerships in Japan, as well, and may be involved in the issue of disaster risk reduction. Our domestic teams continues to monitor potential impacts in Hawaii and other Western state coastal areas Text CWS to 50555 -------------------------- Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main

notes: Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Disaster Program The Church World Service (CWS) Emergency Response Program assists disaster survivors through support of local faith-based partner organizations. CWS achieves this mission by helping the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the United States and around the world. One aspect of this mission is enabling its 36 member communions to collaborate in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. CWS encourages religious organizations to coordinate with others in the faith community so that when disaster strikes, those affected will receive efficiently the most effective assistance. CWS trains and equips faith-based partners to mobilize resources for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters, as requested, through: • community organizing for disaster recovery • seed grants for developing recovery organizations • pastoral care to support survivors and care-givers in the recovery process • material resources such as blankets, clothing, basic health care supplies, school supplies, and household supplies CWS Disaster Response & Recovery Liaisons work year-round in planning for and mitigating against disaster impact as well as in response and recovery. This year-round responsibility is carried out in liaison with the inter-religious community, the American Red Cross, State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies and VOAD's. -------------------------- Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main
mission: Church World Service is people reaching out to neighbors in need near and far--not with a hand out, but a hand up. So, if you’re looking to help build a better world—a world were there’s enough for all—you’ve come to the right place! We’re working with partners in the U.S. and around the world to build interfaith and intercultural coalitions to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice. Together, we’re supporting sustainable grassroots development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance. In the United States, we’re helping communities respond to disasters, we’re resettling refugees, we’re promoting fair national and international policies, we’re providing educational resources, and we’re inviting you and others to join a people-to-people network of local and global caring through participation in CROP Hunger Walks, the Blankets+ program, and the CWS Kits program. Mission Statement Christians working together with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Core Values Church World Service seeks to express all of these values locally and globally throughout its life and work: * Embodying the love of Jesus Christ * Respecting all faiths and traditions * Working with the most vulnerable * Promoting the dignity and rights of all people * Advocating a social, political and economic order based on peace and justice * Working ecumenically * Working in partnership * Supporting the integrity of creation * Being responsible stewards of resources -> Church World Service is people reaching out to neighbors in need near and far--not with a hand out, but a hand up. So, if you’re looking to help build a better world—a world were there’s enough for all—you’ve come to the right place! We’re working with partners in the U.S. and around the world to build interfaith and intercultural coalitions to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice. Together, we’re supporting sustainable grassroots development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance. In the United States, we’re helping communities respond to disasters, we’re resettling refugees, we’re promoting fair national and international policies, we’re providing educational resources, and we’re inviting you and others to join a people-to-people network of local and global caring through participation in CROP Hunger Walks, the Blankets+ program, and the CWS Kits program. Mission Statement Christians working together with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Core Values Church World Service seeks to express all of these values locally and globally throughout its life and work: * Embodying the love of Jesus Christ * Respecting all faiths and traditions * Working with the most vulnerable * Promoting the dignity and rights of all people * Advocating a social, political and economic order based on peace and justice * Working ecumenically * Working in partnership * Supporting the integrity of creation * Being responsible stewards of resources

notes: Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member -> Hurricane Earl Sept. 1--The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for the east coast of the U.S., from Bogue Inlet, N.C., northeast to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. In addition, a Hurricane Watch now extends from the N.C.-Va. border north to Cape Henlopen, Del., and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, N.C., to west of Bogue Inlet. The NHC says it expects Earl's core to approach the North Carolina coast by late Thursday. The NHC notes that Earl's hurricane force winds may extend outward up to 90 miles and its tropical storm force winds may extend for as far as 200 miles. CWS and partners are closely monitoring Earl's path and are coordinating to respond as needed. -------------------------- CWS is a NC State Level VOAD Member ------------------------- Go to CWS's "How To Help" page for volunteer information at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=how_main Find out how you can put together kits at: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kits_main
mission: Church World Service is people reaching out to neighbors in need near and far--not with a hand out, but a hand up. So, if you’re looking to help build a better world—a world were there’s enough for all—you’ve come to the right place! We’re working with partners in the U.S. and around the world to build interfaith and intercultural coalitions to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice. Together, we’re supporting sustainable grassroots development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance. In the United States, we’re helping communities respond to disasters, we’re resettling refugees, we’re promoting fair national and international policies, we’re providing educational resources, and we’re inviting you and others to join a people-to-people network of local and global caring through participation in CROP Hunger Walks, the Blankets+ program, and the CWS Kits program. Mission Statement Christians working together with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Core Values Church World Service seeks to express all of these values locally and globally throughout its life and work: * Embodying the love of Jesus Christ * Respecting all faiths and traditions * Working with the most vulnerable * Promoting the dignity and rights of all people * Advocating a social, political and economic order based on peace and justice * Working ecumenically * Working in partnership * Supporting the integrity of creation * Being responsible stewards of resources -> Church World Service is people reaching out to neighbors in need near and far--not with a hand out, but a hand up. So, if you’re looking to help build a better world—a world were there’s enough for all—you’ve come to the right place! We’re working with partners in the U.S. and around the world to build interfaith and intercultural coalitions to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice. Together, we’re supporting sustainable grassroots development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance. In the United States, we’re helping communities respond to disasters, we’re resettling refugees, we’re promoting fair national and international policies, we’re providing educational resources, and we’re inviting you and others to join a people-to-people network of local and global caring through participation in CROP Hunger Walks, the Blankets+ program, and the CWS Kits program. Mission Statement Christians working together with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Core Values Church World Service seeks to express all of these values locally and globally throughout its life and work: * Embodying the love of Jesus Christ * Respecting all faiths and traditions * Working with the most vulnerable * Promoting the dignity and rights of all people * Advocating a social, political and economic order based on peace and justice * Working ecumenically * Working in partnership * Supporting the integrity of creation * Being responsible stewards of resources