The pure love of Christ is demonstrated through acts of kindness, service, and responding to urgent needs—whether from natural disasters, community emergencies, civil strife, personal hardship, or disability in any form.

Church members were ready to help the victims of a tsunami that destroyed villages in Samoa. Food, supplies, and donated labor were provided to help rebuild homes.

Samoa Tsunami Relief Effort

Principles of Peace: Compassion #PrinceofPeace

The greatest example of service is Jesus Christ, who gave&nbsp;freely&nbsp;of Himself without any thought of reward. When we follow His example by serving others, we can&nbsp;discover peace even amid turmoil in our lives.&nbsp;

Gordon Hinckley: Lessons I Learned as a Boy

President Gordon B. Hinckley recalls a story of an older boy and his young companion as they find an old coat and a badly worn pair of shoes by the roadside.

Sisters volunteering at the Madera vineyard explain Relief Society's mission to serve.

Madera Vineyard Relief Society

The work of caring for one another and being “kind to the poor” is a sanctifying work, commanded of the Father.

The Sanctifying Work of Welfare

Highlight: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's address at the October 2014 General Conference.

Are We Not All Beggars?

When their best friend passes away, two men embark on an epic road trip to discover the meaning of "true Christianity."

True Christianity

The Church donates necessary commodities like hygiene kits, medical supplies, clothing, and quilts to people in need all over the world.

Quilts

Highlight: What Do You Think?—W. Craig Zwick

W. Craig Zwick encourages empathy for others and teaches that we must strive to understand what others are thinking.

The Coat is a children’s story that depicts a young boy giving selflessly to another child in need.

The Coat

The Church created lasting friendships with government officials in Bolivia through humanitarian efforts.

Bolivia Humanitarian Impact

Highlight: Sisterhood: Oh, How We Need Each Other—Bonnie L. Oscarson

Bonnie L. Oscarson teaches that we can learn from girls and women of all ages and that we must avoid judging each other.

Our Hands, His Hands; Our Hearts, His Heart

A very independent girl with cerebral palsy learns to humble herself and ask for help.

Learn about Hannah's relationship with her brother Hyrum who has autism, and how she exemplifies Christlike love. Everyone deserves to be loved and valued, no matter how different they are from you.

My Brother Hyrum

Three modern-day wise men show us that the greatest gift we can give Jesus Christ is the will of our hearts.

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Although polio took away the use of his legs when he was young, Riqui has not let this disability stop him. Riqui's new wheelchair helps him in his effort to live a full life.

Riqui's Wheelchair

A 13-year-old boy in Arizona fulfilled his Duty to God by pushing himself to the limit so that his friend, who has cerebral palsy, could participate with him in a triathlon.

Dayton's Legs

Plead for a desire to be filled with the gift of charity, the pure love of Christ.

Charity Never Faileth

Children around the world have taken President Thomas S. Monson's counsel to find a way to serve others.

Pass It On

Sitting on the Bench: Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

Suicidal thoughts are real and often begin when a person feels like the world would be better off without them. Sometimes, the most powerful tool to help someone is to simply reach out with friendship and words of love and encouragement.

Deseret Transportation delivers goods to those in need.

Deseret Transportation

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seek opportunities to serve their fellowmen in their wards, communities, and beyond.

Melissa’s Ramp

The Relief Society blesses the lives of many worldwide. This video celebrates the efforts of women throughout the world.

Noble Women, Righteous Lives

Highlight: Elder Dallin H. Oaks's address at the October 2014 General Conference.

Loving and Living with Differences

Charity

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