News & Pressroom
Welcome to CRWRC's online newsroom, where you'll find current press releases & stories and recent articles that have highlighted CRWRC's ministry.
For additional information, please contact our Media Relations department.
CRWRC "In The News"
October 2009
- Damage in Philippines is 'Katrina Times Four' ~ Mission Network News, October 28, 2009
- Aftershocks Keep Samoa on Edge ~ Disaster News Newtork, October 23, 2009
- Philippines & Indonesia Disaster Response Update ~ ReliefWeb, October 23, 2009
- CRWRC Prepares for Worst in The Philippines ~ Mission Network News, October 23, 2009
- ACT Situation Report: West Sumatra Earthquake ~ Reuters AlertNet, October 21, 2009
- Another Typhoon Bears Down on the Philippines ~ Mission Network News, October 21, 2009
- Water Still Problem in GA Disaster ~ Disaster News Newtork, October 17, 2009
- ACT Preliminary Appeal: West Sumatra Earthquake, Indonesia ~ Reuters AlertNet, October 13, 2009
- West Sumatra: The Circle of Life Continues ~ ReliefWeb, October 12, 2009
- Disaster relief update: Indonesia earthquake, Philippines typhoon ~ ReliefWeb, October 7, 2009
- CRWRC Teams Care for Quake Victims as Death Toll Rises ~ Mission Network News, October 6, 2009
- Samoan Church Draws 1,000 Mourners for Tsunami Victims ~ Christian Post, October 5, 2009
- Responders Face Indonesian Challenges ~ Disaster News Network, October 5, 2009
- Storms in Asia Keep CRWRC Busy ~ ReliefWeb, October 2, 2009
- CRWRC Cares for Flood Victims ~ ReliefWeb, October 2, 2009
- CRWRC Helps with Emergency Disaster Aid... ~ Relief Web, October 1, 2009
September 2009
- Pacific Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Typhoon Keep CRWRC busy - Grand Rapids Press, October 1, 2009
- CRWRC to Give Travel Grants to Students Attending Urbana'09 ~ Mission Network News, September 30
- Epic Flood Leaves Thousands in Need ~ Disaster Network News, September 25, 2009
- CRWRC Provides Food Aid in the Midst of Drought ~ Mission Network News, September 23, 2009
- Rebuild Continues After 07 Fires ~ Disaster News Network, September 20, 2009
- First Alaskan Homes Completed ~ Disaster News Network, September 19, 2009
- Response May Last A Decade ~ Disaster News Network, September 13, 2009
- Tri-athelete raises funding and awareness for HIV/AIDS (podcast) ~ In The Faith, September 10, 2009
- Tri-athelete raises funding and awareness for HIV/AIDS ~ Mission Network News, September 10, 2009
August 2009
- Hurricane Ike Needs Still Abound, says CRWRC ~ Mission Network News, August 28, 2009
- WV, KY Become Disaster Central ~ Disaster News Network, August 24, 2009
- Hike in Water Price Leaves Many African's Desperate ~ Christian Post, August 21, 2009
- Concow Phoenix Project Tries to Identify Unmet Needs After Firestorm ~ KPAY 1290, August 20, 2009
- Food Shortage Threatens East Africa ~ Mission Network News, August 16, 2009
- Cooperative Spirit Seen in Alaska ~ Disaster News Network, August 16, 2009
- CWS Emergency Appeal: 2009 Summer Storms ~ ReutersAlert, August 13, 2009
- Crops Do Well, Still Not Enough ~ Mission Network News, August 12, 2009
- 'Huge Need' from 2008 Hurricanes ~ Disaster News Network, August 12, 2009
- The Power of Goats ~ Vancouver Canucks website, August 12, 2009
- Post game beers yeild 1,000 goats for Kenya ~ The Province, August 12, 2009
- Crops do well, still not enough ~ Mission Network News, August 12, 2009
- Kovar Ready to Help Residents Get Funding ~ The Ottumwa Courier, August 10, 2009
- After frightful spring flood, Tanana, Alaska residents rebuild ~ Indian Country News, August 9, 2009
- Alaska fires promt health warnings ~ Disaster News Network, August 7, 2009
- Louisville Surprised by Damaging Flood ~ Disaster News Network, August 5, 2009
July 2009
- Sectarian Violence Flares Again in Northern Nigeria ~ Mission Network News, July 30, 2009
- Tanana Rebuilts After Spring Floods ~ Newsminer.com, July 29, 2009
- "The Green Shirts" are Coming to Breathitt County ~ WYMT.com, July 27. 2009
- Herd heroes ~ Welland Tribune, Welland, Ontario, July 27, 2009
- Relief Work Complete, New Projects Start ~ Mission Network News, July 22, 2009
- Nicaragua: Two Years After Hurricane Felix ~ ReliefWeb, July 20, 2009
- Communities First Association Looks to Partner with Denominations... ~ MLive.com, July 18, 2009
- New US Church Development Initiative ~ Ekklesia (UK), July 5 2009
June 2009
- Pakistan Refugees Get Relief ~ Mission Network News, June 24, 2009
- LONG-term Disaster ~ Slum Documentary, June 21, 2009
- Much Work Remains in Puerto Rico ~ Disaster News Network, June 16, 2009
- Food and Faith Combined in 'Eat Well Food Tour' Road Trip ~ Mission Network News, June 16, 2009
- Greenshirts are Here to Help ~ The Ottumwa Courier, June 9, 2009
- InterAction Members Respond to the Crisis in Pakistan ~ The Pakistani Spectator, June 7, 2009
- Volunteers to Conduct Needs Assessment ~ The Heartland Connection, KTVO3, June 5, 2009
May 2009
- Canucks Fans Score goats for Kenyans ~ Vancouver MetroNews, May 25, 2009
- "On-goating" Charity Drive Helps Africans ~ Westcoaster News, May 24, 2009
- Canucks' Fans Charity Drive Keeps on 'Goating' ~ CTV British Columbia, May 24, 2009
- Hundreds of Goats Bound for Kenya Thanks to Goat Canucks Goat Campaign ~ Macleans, May 24, 2009
- CRWRC Helps Displaced Pakistanis ~ Mission Network News, May 21, 2009
- Christian Aid Agencies Respond to Pakistan, Taliban Fighting ~ Christian Post, May 19, 2009
- Christian NGOs Provide AIDS to Sri Lanka War Refugees ~ Christian Post, May 18, 2009
- Sri Lankans Running for Their Lives Receive Food & Shelter through CRWRC ~ ReliefWeb, May 15, 2009
- Sri Lankan Families Receive Aid through CRWRC ~ ReliefWeb, May 14, 2009
- 'Goat Canucks Goat' Campaign Scores 684 for African Villagers ~ CBC News, May 14, 2009
- Goat Canucks Goat (video) ~ CBC News, May 14, 2009
- InterAction Members Respond to the Crisis in Pakistan ~ Relief Web, May 11, 2009
- How the "Goat Canucks Goat" Initiative Began ~ Canada AM, CTV News, May 11, 2009
- Churches, Mission Groups Prepare for Swine Flu Threat ~ Christian Post, May 1, 2009
April 2009
- First-ever Ecumenical Rebuild in post-Katrina New Orleans ~ ReliefWeb, April 27, 2009
- Myanmar's Hope: A Year After Devastation ~ Mission Network News, April 27, 2009
- Goat Canucks Goat ~ Vancouver Canucks.com, April 22, 2009
- Fans Feed the Hungry With Goats ~ Mission Network News, April 20, 2009
- Goat Canucks Goat! ~ Virgin Radio, April 19, 2009
- Goat Canucks Goat! (5:30 sec in) ~ CTV News, April 19, 2009
- Goat Canucks Goat! ~ GlobalTV, April 17, 2009
- One Goat Down, 15 More to Go ~ Langley Times, April 16, 2009
- Goateed Fans Hope Canucks are Go-to Guys for Gaggle of Goats ~ Vancouver Sun, April 14, 2009
- Spring Breakers Choose Outreach Over Vacation ~ Christian Post, April 8, 2009
- Money Raised for Medicine Hat Grow Project ~ Prairie Post, April 2, 2008
- Aid Interrupted: Agencies Resume Distribution ~ ReliefWeb, April 1, 2009
March 2009
- Red River Receding; Flood Areas Brace for Snowstorm ~ Mission Network News, March 31, 2009
- New National Volunteer Group to Rebuild Homes ~ AlertNet, March 30, 2009
- Justice from Java ~ Mission Network News, March 26, 2009
- Destination: Pittsburgh, Louisiana, Grand Rapids ~ Calvin College News Stories, March 19, 2009
- Love in Every Nail: 59 Volunteers+23 Days ~ Worldwide Faith News, March 19, 2009
- Sudan Expels Aid Groups, CRWRC Remains ~ Mission Network News, March 10, 2009
- Discovery Church... Helps Close Honduras Murder Case ~ Grand Rapids Press, March 7, 2009
- Reformed Church Awards First Green Congregation Grants ~ The Christian Post, March 4, 2009
- Documentary Exposes Slum Severity ~ Mission Network News, March 3, 2009
February 2009
- Thousands Still Without Power ~ Disaster News Network, February 26, 2009
- Faith Groups Plan Blitz Rebuild ~ Disaster News Network, February 22, 2009
- FEMA Help for Ike Damage ~ The Courier of Montgomery County, Houston, TX, February 21, 2009
- The Hope of the Quechua: an Interview with Brian Fuller ~ WGVU Broadcasting, Feburuary 20, 2009
- WGVU Screens The Hope of the Quechua ~ Calvin College News & Stories, February 20, 2009
- Organization Helps Rebuild Woman's Home ~ WDAM TV, February 17, 2009
- Small Iowa Town Keeps Rebuilding ~ Disaster News Network, February 16, 2009
- Christian Group Skeptical as Sudan Peace Talks Resume ~ Christian Today, February 11, 2009
- The Green Shirts are Coming! ~ The Vindicator, Liberty, TX, February 11, 2009
- Flood Assistance Centers Open ~ Post Tribune, Gary, IN, February 7, 2009
- New Life After Rita ~ Beaumont Enterprise, February 7, 2009
January 2009
- Flood Survivors Get Additional Aid ~ Post Tribune, January 30, 2009
- CRWRC Extends Emergency Aid to Kenyans ~ ReliefWeb, January 28, 2009
- Skilled Volunteers Coming to Cedar Rapids ~ KCRG TV, January 27. 2009
- Nicaragua Sea to Sea Cyclists Raise Over $40k... ~ Mission Network News, January 23, 2009
- Green Shirts Available for Flood Assessment Until Wednesday ~ Charles City Press, January 20, 2009
- Faith-based Groups Optimistic About Obama Presidency ~ Mission Network News, January 20, 2009
- Sign Up for 'Green Shirt' Assessment ~ Charles City Press, January 14, 2009
- CRWRC Can Assist Those Still in Need Following Storms... ~ The Standard, Waukon, IA, January 15, 2009
- The Humanitarian Needs in Gaza are Many ~ Mission Network News, January 14, 2009
- Helping Families Rebuild Their Live in the Desert of Turkana ~ ReliefWeb, January 14, 2009
- Gaza Pounding Raises Concern on Medical Care ~ The Christian Post, January 14, 2009
- Greenshirts Looking Into Unmet Needs ~ Press-Citizen, January 13, 2009
- Group wants to finish asssessment ~ Press-Citizen, January 13, 2009
- Soccer team earns big assist for effort ~ Herald Journal, January 12, 2009
- Greenshirts are coming to Iowa City ~ KWWL.com, January 9, 2009
December 2008
- Zimbabwe Health Crisis Further Deteriorates ~ The Christian Post, December 30, 2008
- Zimbabwe Faces Food Crisis ~ Impact News, December 18, 2008
- Former WRA teachers begin retirement in Africa ~ HudsonHubTimes.com, December 17, 2008
- Protestant Leaders Engage Civic Society to Discuss Globalization ~ UCANews, December 16, 2008
- Dordt Students Shine a Light on Website ~ www.dordt.edu, December 12, 2008
- 'Green Shirts' respond to SWLA disasters ~ Jennings Daily News, December 11, 2008
- TDChristian students featured in AIDS Campaign Video ~ OACS News Service, December 10, 2008
- Missionaries spared as violence erupts in Nigeria ~ Christian Telegraph, December 4, 2008
- Christian ministry launched website on World AIDS Day ~ Christian Telegraph, December 1, 2008
For 2007-2008, see the News & Pressroom Archive
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