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A Greater Gift Online store containing home goods, jewelry, gourmet foods etc., from around the world in conjunction with local artisans in accordance with the principles of Fair Trade. Catholic Network of Volunteer Services An excellent resource for anyone looking to volunteer within the Catholic community, this site has a huge directory called "Response" which has hundreds of volunteer programs, ranging from weeks to years and both on a national and international level. Catholic Relief Services CRS is the international relief agency of USCCB. A great place to learn about how Catholicism is helping to make the world a better place, and to contribute or volunteer. Catholic Relief Services Educational Resources Resources for educators, schools and youth groups, including lesson plans, discussion guides and other activities designed to raise young people's awareness of global issues. Earth Healing Daily reflection and information about "eco-spirituality." Faithful Stewards of God's Creation A Catholic Resource for Environmental Justice and Climate Change, Habitat for Humanity Global Village Want to learn more about what Habitat for Humanity does on a global level? Would you like to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in a foreign country, but need more information? This site provides information about these questions and others. Heifer International Heifer International is an organization which provides livestock and training for people living in poverty. Recepients in turn must provide the same for others. This leads to economic stablity and better nutrition and allows people to have a say in their own destiny. International Book Project Responds to requests made by schools and organizations worldwide for books through the generousity of donors. A great project for schools to be involved with. Lay Mission Helpers Lay Mission Helpers is a Catholic Organization through which lay people may become missionaries. Mary Knoll Lay Missioners Catholic Lay Missioners association, which sends missioners to the thrid world to share their gifts with the world's poorest Medical Mission Ecuador A locally based organization which takes doctors on a two week medical mission trip to ecuador. Peace and Justice Commission The diocesan Peace and Justice Commission works locally to promote the cause of justice. Sr. Amelie's Website This is the website St Leo Parish created to promote Sr Amelie's mission of helping the Congolese refugees in South Africa St. Vincent Pallotti Center A great place to search for volunteer and mission programs suited for you. Whether you're looking to volunteer for a few weeks in the United States or to spend the next 3 years of your life working with the poor in Africa, they have a program for you.