The following is information from LDS Philanthropies, the charitable-giving arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These are worthy causes you may want to consider donating to.

Making Missions Possible
2015 Goal: $30 Million

Nearly 30 percent of full-time missionaries come from non-self-sustaining areas and receive significant financial assistance from the General Missionary Fund. Read More

Watch Sister Marina's Story
Sister Marina Andrade developed and strengthened her relationship with the Savior during her mission. Though she fell ill and went home early in a wheelchair, she found the courage and faith to return to finish her mission—a mission made possible by generous donors who gave to the General Missionary Fund
Donate Online Now To The Missionary Fund

New Self-Reliance Services/PEF Initiative Ignites Hope
2015 Goal: $5 Million

With more then 15 million Church Members worldwide, it is not surprising to find members in many locations who lack the spiritual and temporal necessities of life. Read More

Self-Reliance program participants find hope and joy in applying the principals of temporal and spiritual self-reliance.
Donate Online Now To Self-Reliance/PEF

Saving Babies from Becoming Another Statistic
2015 Goal: $13 Million

Maternal and Newborn Care is one of many Humanitarian Services programs under Church Welfare. As Elder Jeffrey R. Holland traveled in a developing part of the world,…Read More

Helping babies breathe is just one of the many ways that Humanitarian Services, also known as LDS Charities, is blessing the lives of families throughout the world.
Donate Online Now To Humanitarian Services

Preserving the Past with FamilySearch
2015 Goal: $2 Million

On a mission to accelerate family history and temple work, FamilySearch is strengthening its efforts to capture records. Read More


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