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    Corus joins National Day of Racial Healing

    • Jan 15, 2021

    This year, as a part of Corus International's ongoing commitment to fighting racism, we will participate in the 2021 National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, January 19.

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    Corus joins National Day of Racial Healing

    • Jan 15, 2021

    This year, as a part of Corus International's ongoing commitment to fighting racism, we will participate in the 2021 National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, January 19.

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    Corus joins National Day of Racial Healing

    • Jan 15, 2021

    This year, as a part of Corus International's ongoing commitment to fighting racism, we will participate in the 2021 National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, January 19.

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    A sweet tradition of giving pays off

    • Matt Hackworth
    • Jan 12, 2021

    A high schooler partners with her grandparents to turn holiday baking into a sweet gift.

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    As Faithful Neighbors, Harmons rest well knowing they help

    • Matt Hackworth
    • Jan 11, 2021

    Even through retirement, a cross-country move and now a pandemic, Ron and Liz Harmon's support of their neighbors in need around the world has remained steadfast and faithful th...

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    Show a refugee family they are loved — not forsaken

    • Emily Esworthy
    • Jan 8, 2021

    With your love, Fatime, her family and other refugees around the world can receive the medicines they need to live.

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    USPS delays affecting donations mailed since early December

    • Jan 7, 2021

    The USPS delays may also affect how quickly thank you letters and tax receipts reach your mailbox.

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    USPS delays affecting donations mailed since early December

    • Jan 7, 2021

    The USPS delays may also affect how quickly thank you letters and tax receipts reach your mailbox.

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    Beirut program exceeds targets in returning families home

    • Matt Hackworth
    • Jan 7, 2021

    Thanks to incredible partnership from the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Makhzoumi Foundation and Lutheran World Relief, many families have been able to return t...

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    Corus International issues the 2021 Early Warning Forecast

    • John Rivera
    • Jan 1, 2021

    Corus International has released its annual Top 10 list of regions it is monitoring for potential or worsening humanitarian crises over the coming year: The 2021 Early Warning F...

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