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Refugees Welcome! Resettlement Emergency Fund

The plight of refugees is a core concern for us. Providing critical resettlement support and assistance are key elements to successfully integrating refugees into America life. In today's current climate many refugees are left with a sense of uncertainty of their future. Please donate to our Refugees Welcome! Emergency Resettlement Fund - Providing emergency resettlement services for newly-arrived refugees.

Parishes Organized to Welcome Refugees (POWR) to aid in the Syrian Refugee Crisis (One-Time)

The political and humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to be of serious concern for the Catholic Church and the bishops of the United States. In the past five years, at least four million Syrians have fled their country as a consequence of the civil war and the rise of ISIS. Most have fled to surrounding countries, and many others have moved on to Europe with the hope of finding a place of peace and safety. Reflecting Christ's call to welcome the stranger, it is imperative that we help to provide a place of welcome to vulnerable refugee populations, with particular attention given to the ongoing crisis in Syria.
The Parishes Organized to Welcome Refugees (POWR) program strengthens the dioceses and parishes' ability to welcome refugees from all over the world. Its main focus is to encourage parishes to make an ongoing and organized commitment to working with refugees in partnership with the resettlement program of the diocese. In response to the growing crisis, the POWR program will assist in the resettlement of Syrian refugees entering into the United States in search of protection. Please consider helping POWR during this needed time. Your support will provide long-term assistance locally to all refugees, like the Syrian refugees, by giving them the vital resources they need to keep safe, healthy, and secure.

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National Catholic Fund for Migration and Refugee Services

The National Catholic Fund for Migration and Refugee Services provides funds to help recently arrived refugees and other migrants who are faced with an emergency or crises--burying a family member, temporary help with unanticipated expenses, help in finding employment, etc. Online donations can only be accepted from the following states: Florida, Washington DC, and New York.

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Catholic Fund Against Human Trafficking

On January 1, 2015, Pope Francis recognized the World Day of Peace with the theme: "Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters." In alignment with this message, we invite you to answer Pope Francis' call to build a civilization based on the equal dignity of every person and join our efforts to eliminate the scourge of human trafficking by making a personal commitment and financial contribution to fight human trafficking. Online donations can only be accepted from the following states: Florida, Washington DC, and New York.

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Passing on Hope

Passing on Hope is a program designed specifically for refugees to help fellow refugees. These funds are used for a variety of purposes, including supplementing government programs administered by USCCB--Migration and Refugee Services. Online donations can only be accepted from the following states: Florida, Washington DC, and New York.

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BRYCS (Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services)

Bridging Refugee Youth and Children's Services (BRYCS) is a project of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops/Migration and Refugee Services (USCCB/MRS). BRYCS maintains the nation's largest online collection of resources related to refugee and immigrant children and families. The BRYCS Web site and Clearinghouse is geared towards front-line workers, program planners, and administrators as well as researchers and policy-makers. The purpose of the Clearinghouse is to facilitate information-sharing and collaboration among service providers, disseminate information on evidence-based practices, and to improve institutional memory on refugee and immigrant family issues. It is designed to meet the information needs of professionals who encounter refugee and immigrant children and families in their work. Online donations can only be accepted from the following states: Florida, Washington DC, and New York.

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Unaccompanied Children Fund

In response to the crisis of massive numbers of children crossing the southern border of the United States to escape violence, gang recruitment, sexual and physical abuse, and other horrendous acts, the Unaccompanied Children's Fund has been established.