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Church World Service DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Jordan Bles EMAIL jbles@cwsglobal.org Church World Service works with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Church World Service has programs to feed the hungry, respond to emergencies, support immigrants and refugees, assist mothers and children, and ensure access to clean water for all. They work in over 140 countries around the world, including in the United States, where they have programs to respond to natural disasters and support immigrants and refugees. PHONE 410-596-2664 HOW TO HELP OFFICE ADDRESS PO Box 41804 Des Moines, IA 50311 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International COUNTIES Polk Activities Statewide Page | 162 Individuals and faith communities across Iowa can support the work of Church World Service through organizing or participating in CROP Hunger Walks in their communities, holding Blankets+ events, assembling CWS kits for shipment around the world, and joining their advocacy efforts. For more information or to get involved, contact Mr. Jordan Bles, Iowa Field Director, at jbles@cwsglobal.org or 410-596-2664.