LDS Philanthropies: Welcome to our New Website
LDS Philanthropies is a department of the Office of the Presiding Bishopric responsible for philanthropic donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated charities including:
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Thousands grateful for Atmit in Ethiopia
In response to the deepening drought in Ethiopia, the Church recently sent 1.4 million pounds of Atmit to help famine-stricken children, expectant mothers, and the elderly in the African nation. Full Story
Immunization effort huge success in western Africa
When the Ivory Coast set out to immunize 3.2 million children under five years of age, they hoped to achieve a 50 percent success rate. They were thrilled when 95 percent were vaccinated. Similar success was found in Benin, where all 1.2 million children were vaccinated. Full Story
African water project is immediate, lasting
“In 2005, humanitarian doctors found water-caused health problems in Kersa Illala,” said Brett Bass, Director of Humanitarian Services. “They asked us for help in getting a clean water system. So we provided the materials and expertise to drill a well and provide six watering stations.” Full Story
Church Volunteers Help Massive Medical Relief Effort
The scene on the southern shore of the Dominican Republic was right out of a travel brochure: azure waters, palm tree-lined paths, and puffy cotton clouds against a bright blue sky. But this wasn’t a cruise ship, it was a U.S. Navy hospital ship—the USNS Comfort. Its 800 “passengers” are on a four-month expedition to bring badly needed medical care to seven different countries in the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. Full Story
Dedication and Open House Dates Announced for the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced dates for a public open house prior to the dedication of the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple. Full Story
