Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States.

Catholic Relief Services if the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. We alleviate suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.

CRS also educates people in the United States to understand and fulfill their responsibilities toward their brothers and sisters overseas by helping the poor, working to address the causes of poverty and promoting social justice. Find out more about CRS and see just how far your heart can reach.