See Previous Years’ Annual Reports on Caring for Those in Need
How has the Church cared for those in need through the years? Find out by reading past reports.
Dear Friends,
When Jesus Christ was on the earth, He imparted two great commandments: to love God and to “love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). As we seek to show our love for God, our hearts naturally turn toward the well-being of others. Christ Himself set the example of loving our neighbor as He healed the sick, fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and cared for the vulnerable.
We are humbled to share this summary of our efforts to continue the sacred work of caring for those in need. While the summary includes resources and services provided to assist members of the Church, an even greater portion is dedicated to describing humanitarian aid rendered to all of God’s children throughout the world. As followers of Jesus Christ, we consider this to be both a duty and a joyful privilege. We gratefully acknowledge the selfless contributions of time and means from Church members, friends, and other trusted organizations that enable this work to progress and expand.
We have faith and confidence in God’s love for all of His children. There are good people everywhere who help to carry out God’s work of salvation as they care for their neighbors and comfort them in their time of need. We invite all to join us as we reach out in love and service to one another, and we pray the Lord will continue to bless this great work.
—The First Presidency