LDS Philanthropies: Helping Change and Save Lives
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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Church Aid Continues to Arrive in Haiti
Shipments of relief aid from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in Haiti over the weekend, including a large shipment of 85,000 pounds of supplies from Miami. That shipment included emergency resources such as food, blankets, tents and tarps. Latter-day Saint missionaries assisted in unloading the supplies. Full Story
Church Sending Team of Doctors to Assist in Haiti: News Update
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sending a team of doctors and medical supplies to Haiti immediately to help care for those injured by the devastating earthquake. The doctors will set up a temporary medical center in a Church meetinghouse in Port-au-Prince. The meetinghouse is largely undamaged by the quake. Full Story
Church sends humanitarian aid to Haiti after 7.0 earthquake
In the moments following a devastating earthquake in Haiti, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began organizing a humanitarian response to assist the legions affected by the Jan. 12 disaster. Full Story
Church Sends Additional Aid to Haiti Earthquake Victims: News Update
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is immediately shipping humanitarian relief including personal hygiene kits and supplies for newborns. Full Story
2009 Brought New Temples, Church Progress
Two temple dedications are among the many highlights for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during 2009. In March, President Thomas S. Monson, world leader of the 13.5 million-member Church, dedicated the Draper Utah Temple. In August he dedicated the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple, the 130th temple of the Church and the 13th temple in Utah. Full Story
