Explore the Caring for Those in Need Summary
2024 Overall Statistics
Your contributions helped us to care for those in need throughout the world.
How We Care for Those in Need
During Christ’s mortal ministry, He gave us the first and second great commandments—to love God and our neighbor (Matthew 22:36–40). He then “went about doing good” (Acts 10:38), showing us what it truly means to care for those in need. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strive to follow the Savior’s example of love and service. The formal welfare program of the Church, announced in 1936, was created to care for members in need and to strengthen their ability to become self-reliant. In 1984, the Church launched its humanitarian outreach to extend relief to millions of people throughout the world.
Today, the Church continues its diligent efforts to care for both members and others in need through welfare and self-reliance initiatives, global humanitarian efforts, and volunteer service.
Humanitarian Efforts
The Church supports thousands of humanitarian projects that aid those in need, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religious affiliation.
Volunteer Service
Volunteer service is the backbone of our humanitarian and welfare and self-reliance efforts. It is made possible by the commitment of members, missionaries, and friends of the Church. These volunteer efforts include community service projects, disaster clean-up, and service missionary work at Church welfare and self-reliance operations.
Welfare and Self-Reliance Initiatives
Welfare and self-reliance efforts primarily benefit Church members and include fast-offering assistance, self-reliance groups, mental and emotional health support, employment services, education programs, and more.
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Global Initiatives
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Service and Aid by Region
–President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Stories from Volunteers
See how members of the Church, missionaries, and JustServe volunteers served in 2024.
Message from the First Presidency
We are humbled to share this summary of our efforts to continue the sacred work of caring for those in need. As followers of Jesus Christ, we consider this to be both a duty and a joyful privilege.
We gratefully acknowledge the selfless service and contributions of time and means from Church members, friends, and other trusted organizations that enable this work to progress and expand.
PDF Version and Other Downloads
The Caring for Those in Need Summary is also available in a PDF format in multiple languages. Click on the links below to download this year’s summary, past summaries, or a one-page summary of humanitarian efforts in 2024.
JustServe
JustServe.org links individuals and groups of all faiths and backgrounds to local projects and thousands of organizations around the world. In 2024, JustServe facilitated 30,236 projects, helping communities and individuals to make a positive impact, build unity, and inspire hope through shared acts of goodness.