Religion Resources from the Newburgh Free Library: Christian Relief Agencies

Caritas is a global confederation of more than 160 national Catholic charities, responding to both emergencies and long term development needs.

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is the national office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide.

The official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a member of Caritas International and the National Catholic Development Conference.

Chalice is a Catholic charity that primarily supports community initiatives in developing countries through the sponsorship of children and elderly in need.

L’Arche enables people with and without disabilities to share their lives in communities of faith and friendship.

The mission of Reece’s Rainbow is to advocate and find families for orphans with Down syndrome and other special needs by raising funds for adoption grants and promoting awareness through an online community, media communications, and other events.

SAFP is a Canadian-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in1965 by Monsignor Augustine Kandathil. SAFP is committed to seeking justice and working with the marginalized and poor of India regardless of caste, creed, gender or political affiliation.

Unbound serves the poor, especially youth and aged, by facilitating one-to-one sponsorships.

Local area food pantries, included because many-but not all- are related to Christian ministries.

A Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action.

MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace.

An international evangelical movement which describes its mission as "to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.