CWS - Founded in 1946, Church World Service is the relief, development and refugee assistance agency supported in part by ....

Church World Service Rating- Recognized as one of America's Most Efficient Charities, Church World Service has earned an A rating from ....

Programs - learn about Church World Service organization
    Emergency Response - CWS Emergency Response Program helps the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the U.S. and around the world.
    Immigration & Refugee - Nearly 35 million people around the world are uprooted from their homes and communities by persecution and armed conflict. The Immigration and Refugee Program of Church World Service (CWS/IRP) is an ecumenical family empowering churches to show hospitality to strangers, that is, to immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers and other uprooted people in the United States and around the world.
    Social & Economic Development - Millions of people worldwide live on the edge of subsistence, at the will of fragile economies, struggling to escape the crushing grip of poverty and powerlessness. Most are hungry--and they need more than a handout. They need a way out.
    Mission Relationship & Worship - People of faith the world over have the strength and knowledge to take the leadership role in addressing their own challenges. So one of the best ways to help is to talk... to listen... to learn... and to share resources appropriate to people's identified needs.
    Education & Advocacy -   Speaking out for those who can't. Our connection to partners in over 80 countries informs and inspires our work in education and advocacy. Confronting the root causes of hunger is an essential complement to our overseas work. By raising awareness about poverty, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, human rights and peace-building, CWS brings the voices of our partners into the halls of churches, community groups and our government.
    Food Security - Hunger affects more than 850 million people worldwide. Hunger is an obstacle to progress. It increases .....
    Water For All - More than a billion people worldwide lack clean water, and more than 2.1 million people most of them children die each year from .....

Recent Photos - 2008 New Paltz CROP Walk Photos

Videos - CWS videos

Contact - mailing address and email information for New Paltz CROP Walk

Donations - where to donate for New Paltz CROP Walk and CWS

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Other Links:
    Mohonk Mountain House - Treat yourself to the magnificent enchantment of Mohonk Mountain House. Built on the deep-blue waters of Lake Mohonk in 1869, this grand 265-room Victorian castle is one of America's oldest family-owned resorts. Discover thousands of acres of pristine forest and winding trails, just 90 minutes north of New York City. As a distinguished favorite among Hudson Valley hotel resorts, Mohonk offers access to 85 miles of hiking trails, tennis, midweek golf, lake swimming, boating, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, children's programs, and so much more - for an all-inclusive room rate.
    Mohonk Preserve - access to over 6,500 acres in the Shawangunk Mountains – including cliffs, forests, fields, ponds, and streams    and to a network of over 100 miles of carriage roads and trails for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-          country skiing. Also, the internationally renowned “Gunks” cliffs offer over 1,000 technical rock climbing routes.
    Minnewaska State Park - Minnewaska State Park is situated in Ulster County on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge that rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level. The terrain is rugged and rocky, blanketed by dense hardwood forest encircling two lakes. Clear streams cut into valleys, incising sheer cliffs and ledges and emerging in waterfalls. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing are very popular activities. Visitors also enjoy swimming, picnicking, boating and marveling at the scenery.
    New Paltz Student Christian Center - the SCC is an ecumenical campus ministry at SUNY New Paltz serving the spiritual needs of students, faculty and staff. The SCC is supported by five church denominations:  Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed and United Church of Christ. We invite everyone to share in our campus ministry. Activities include: "Sundays at 5" (Supper and Bible Study), Wednesday evening Communion, Retreats, Habitat for Humanity house-building, Skip-A-Dinner hunger event, Mohonk hike, Faculty/Staff lunch discussions, Interfaith activities, Midnight Run for the Homeless, Operation Christmas Child, Community CROP Walk and outreach to international students. The SCC is an inclusive campus ministry welcoming all.
    Wallkill Valley Rail Trail System - The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a fifteen mile rail trail that runs along the former Wallkill Valley Railroad rail corridor in Ulster County, New York. The trail opened in 1991 and serves hikers, joggers, bikers, horseback riders, and cross country skiers.
    Charity Navigator - the independent organization that evaluates the financial health of America’s largest charities.
    American Institute of Philanthropy - Of the over five-hundred charities currently rated by AIP, only a select number qualify for our listing of Top-Rated charities based on our rigorous analysis. Groups included on the Top-Rated list generally spend .....
    GiveSpot.com - Many of us want to share our blessings with those less fortunate. There are thousands of charities serving the needs of children, the homeless and others, and .....
    National Council of Churches USA - Since its founding in 1950, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA has been the leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States. The NCC's member faith groups — from a wide spectrum of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, historic African American and Living Peace churches — include 45 million persons in more than 100,000 local congregations in communities across the nation. 
    Family of Woodstock Inc. -  Serving Ulster County and surrounding communities. Since 1970, FAMILY has been an anchor for area residents - Family of New Paltz is part of this growing "Family."
    Infinite Family  -  Infinite Family works with local organizations in Africa to connect  American Adults with Orphans and Vulnerable Children using video conferencing, email, secured internet, tools and resources; so they can directly affect each other's lives and inspire new futures together. (requires Macromedia Flash Player). 

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