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    When no one else helped, your loved reached villages pummeled by Eta and Iota

    • Emily Esworthy
    • Feb 18, 2021

    Elsa Marina Amaya and her three children are among the thousands of people in Honduras who continue to suffer in the aftermath of back-to-back storms Eta and Iota. Thank you for...

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    Your Thrivent Choice may be their only hope

    • Emily Esworthy
    • Feb 16, 2021

    The deadline for directing 2020 Thrivent Choice Dollars® is March 31, 2021. When you choose to direct Dollars® to Lutheran World Relief, your love will reach the poorest parts o...

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    Muna Bhanji and Dr. Kurt Newman elected to the Corus International Board of Directors

    • John Rivera
    • Feb 5, 2021

    Muna Bhanji, a former global pharmaceutical executive, and Dr. Kurt Newman, president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital, have been elected to the Corus International board...

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    Georgia couple enjoys a lifetime of giving, a legacy of hope

    • Matt Hackworth
    • Feb 3, 2021

    A legacy gift means the love long-time Lutherans John and Ruth Lange have shown neighbors in need in their lifetime will last well beyond it.

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    Introducing CGA Technologies, a new name and a bigger impact for Charlie Goldsmith Associates

    • John Rivera
    • Feb 1, 2021

    Charlie Goldsmith Associates, part of the Corus International family of global development organizations, has changed its name to CGA Technologies. 

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    You can give poor neighbors a shot with the COVID-19 vaccine – and so much more

    • Audrey Sullivan
    • Jan 29, 2021

    We’re working to make sure all neighbors in need have access to the COVID-19 vaccine and everything else required to stay healthy. That includes training health workers, ensurin...

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    Lutheran World Relief supports families in Honduras coping with COVID-19 and hurricane disasters with support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

    • John Rivera
    • Jan 27, 2021

    The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) has awarded a $250,000 grant to LWR to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in communities affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota.

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    Corus joins National Day of Racial Healing

    • Jan 15, 2021

    This year, as a part of Corus International's ongoing commitment to fighting racism, we will participate in the 2021 National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, January 19.

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    A sweet tradition of giving pays off

    • Matt Hackworth
    • Jan 12, 2021

    A high schooler partners with her grandparents to turn holiday baking into a sweet gift.

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    As Faithful Neighbors, Harmons rest well knowing they help

    • Matt Hackworth
    • Jan 11, 2021

    Even through retirement, a cross-country move and now a pandemic, Ron and Liz Harmon's support of their neighbors in need around the world has remained steadfast and faithful th...

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