Christian Relief Services

International programs - Relief distributions - shipped Relief items including medical supplies, medical equipment, health care workers uniforms, medicines, personal care items, books, wheelchairs, prenatal vitamins, school desk and farming equipment to grassroots organizations, hospitals, clinics, schools and orphanages in ethiopia, malawi and sierra leone. A total of sixteen containers including 256,364 pounds or 128.45 tons of Relief materials which served more than 85,000 individuals. (see schedule o for continuation)christian Relief Services has been committed to promoting positive changes in africa by supporting and strengthens impoverished communities in sub-saharan africa. Through its affiliate charity which works with local grassroots organizations, promotes self-sufficiency and improvements in health, education, clean water development, agricultural best practices, and sustainable energy.

Domestic programs - supported efforts promoting self-sufficiency throughout the united states with special emphasis on the appalachian region. Through americans helping americans, an affiliate, offers an assistance to communities in extreme poverty by promoting self-sufficiency programs. Americans helping americans also supplied Relief items to take care of basic needs; 924 winter coats, 2,000 blankets, 3,000 dental kits, 3662 educational supply boxes, and 11,424 food boxes delivered to communities in central appalachia which supplemented our sponsored food programs servicing an additional 4,071 individuals. (see schedule o for continuation)safe places program - Christian Relief Services runs an important program to provide transitional housing and support Services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The program, called safe places, operates only in fairfax county, Virginia. Domestic violence shelters in fairfax county generally only allow a person to stay for up to 30 days after fleeing their abuser. That is not enough time for a traumatized domestic violence victim who found the courage to leave her home to restart her life anew. Through the program, women who flee to a fairfax county shelter are referred to safe places where they are able to secure affordable housing owned and managed by Christian Relief Services, paying only 30 percent of their wages, for up to two years. The client is required to be employed. Safe places participants are offered trauma sensitive case management, these Services assist in furthering their education, life skills, budgeting, parenting, independence, and overall improved mental well-being.

American indian programs - Christian Relief Services, through american indian youth (running strong) donated 14,685 food boxes, 17,820 smart sacks, and 31,352 essential supply items like backpacks, school supplies, shoes, winter and athletic socks, dental kits, feminine hygiene kits, coats, and toys. Each food box weighed approximately 35 lbs. And had enough nutritious food to feed a family of four for a week. Each smart sack weighed approximately 5 lbs. And contained much needed food to keep children fed over the weekend when they don't have access to free and reduced school lunches. (see schedule o for continuation)these supplies are distributed to meet the needs of the communities of pine ridge, cheyenne river sioux indian reservations, and nearby. During our holiday distributions in november and december, over 29,960 lbs. Of turkey and over 13,754 pounds of ham were distributed to help feed hungry families. Running strong helps american indians, mostly on reservations, with food, water, warm clothing, utility assistance, basic Relief, emergency assistance, sustainable development opportunities and support Services for at-risk youth and their families including programs fostering self-reliance.

Housing programs