2008 Fund Reports

Thank you for giving to Cross International! We'd like you to know how your gifts have helped the poorest of the poor around the world. Simply click on the type of aid you support, and read about our work in that area during 2007 – work that was only possible because of the donations of friends like you.

GENERAL FUND
Find out how unrestricted funds helped Cross respond to emergencies and to ongoing development efforts.

FOOD
Discover how your support fed the hungry around the world.

MEDICAL
Discover the ways you have prevented illness and death among the very poor. Without your help, these people would have needlessly suffered.

ORPHANS
Find out how you have given orphaned and vulnerable children loving care and hope for their future.

HOUSING
Read how you helped the poor out of their unsafe shanties and into homes where they can live in dignity. This section also includes contributions made to one of our larger housing projects – Gawad Kalinga.

EDUCATION
Learn how you helped to provide the very poor with an education – and a way out of poverty.

WATER
Read how you helped to prevent illness and death by providing the poor with clean, safe water.

SELF-HELP
Learn how you have helped the poor to help themselves out of poverty through micro-enterprise and micro-finance programs

DISASTER/RECOVERY
Cross has responded to a variety of natural disasters and emergencies. Recent fund listings have included the headings: tsunami, Katrina, hurricane, Grenada, emergency and "most urgent need."

OTHER
Every year, there are a few programs that don't fit one of the key categories. Some are mixed shipments or grants (combining several types of aid). This year, disaster relief is also found in "Other Programs."

SHIPPING
Learn how shipping life-saving medicines, medical supplies and other goods to the needy around the world boosted the "bang for your buck."

Cross International supports a variety of projects all over the world. This list covers the most common projects supported by a majority of our donors. If you do not find a particular project that you supported, we encourage you to check back for future additions to the list. You may also contact us at 954-657-9000 or at info@crosscatholic.org for additional information.