Can individuals and groups tour the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center?
Tours of the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center are available throughout the year. Please call 1-801-240-5954 for tour hours and directions to the
center.
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What are some of the Church's current humanitarian activities?
Whether it is providing food during a famine or providing trauma or grief counseling following a natural disaster, the Church responds to humanitarian needs worldwide. For a list of current activities, please visit Humanitarian Activities Worldwide.
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Where do the resources come from that allow the Church to provide humanitarian assistance worldwide?
The humanitarian activities of the Church are made possible by the countless individuals who unselfishly donate their time, talents, and resources to ease the burdens of those in need.
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Are funds available to support ward and stake service projects?
Funds are not available to support ward and stake service projects. Contact your nearest humanitarian service room for service project ideas.
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How much of the money donated to the Church's Humanitarian Aid Fund goes for administrative or fund-raising expenses?
Unlike some charitable organizations, none of the contributions made to the Church's Humanitarian Aid Fund are used for administrative or fund-raising expenses. Other Church resources are used to pay these expenses.
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How can I contribute to the Church's Humanitarian Aid Fund?
To learn how you can donate, please visit Humanitarian Aid Fund
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Can I donate funds for a specific humanitarian project?
It is most helpful for the Church to be able to use donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund to address the greatest needs as they arise. If you wish to donate to support a specific type of humanitarian activity, you may do so by contacting LDS Philantrophies.
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Whom can I contact to donate items for a recent disaster?
Individuals and groups desiring to donate items should contact the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center at 1-801-240-5954.
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In addition to donating to the Church's Humanitarian Aid Fund, are there opportunities to volunteer?
Opportunities to provide volunteer service are all around us. In addition to serving in your local community, you may want to consider preparing humanitarian aid kits or participate in humanitarian projects at the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center or a Humanitarian service room.
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How may I serve as a short-term specialist or welfare missionary with a humanitarian assignment?
There are many opportunities to serve as a
missionary with a humanitarian assignment or a short-term specialist. We invite you to explore the current opportunities.
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Are there any materials I might use to teach a lesson about humanitarian service?
You may want to consider recently published Ensign Articles on humanitarian topics.
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Do you have any suggestions to help my family prepare for an emergency?
For information and guidelines to help individuals and families prepare for an emergency, please visit Food Storage and Emergency Preparation.
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