The Church’s 2025 Caring Report Highlights Global Relief and Service Across 196 Countries

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endeavors to follow the Savior’s teaching of loving God and neighbor, engaging in a worldwide ministry to bless all of God’s children.

The “Caring for Those in Need 2025 Report” outlines the Church’s dedication to welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and volunteer service, with a total expenditure of US$1.58 billion. The Church extended assistance to 196 countries and territories, illustrating its global presence, and implemented 3,514 humanitarian projects worldwide. Church members volunteered 7.4 million hours at Church Welfare and Self-reliance facilities, in service missions, and in community service initiatives, reflecting their commitment to caring for God’s children.

“We are guided by [Jesus Christ’s] example,” the First Presidency stated in the report. “As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we aim to follow Him by ministering to the sick, feeding the hungry, and comforting the afflicted. Our ministry brings great joy to all of God’s children.”

In 2025, Latter-day Saints and Church friends engaged in substantial community-focused service. JustServe grew by 114,639 new users and 38,597 new projects, surpassing 1 million registered users.

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JustServe volunteers participate in a litter cleanup effort on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oshawa, Ontario, on Thursday, August 21, 20252025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Caring efforts also progressed through 13,789 welfare and self-reliance missionaries and over 8.2 million Relief Society sisters worldwide, who strengthened individuals, families, and communities in quiet yet impactful ways.

“While the Church works globally, much meaningful service occurs within our communities,” said Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, the Church’s Presiding Bishop. “It is inspiring to see members and Church friends engaging in straightforward daily service acts, striving to serve others as Christ would.”

The report highlights programs fostering long-term stability: 638 educational projects, job training for 10,653 Deseret Industries associates, 2,412 weekly addiction recovery meetings, and participation by more than 142,000 people in self-reliance groups.

To combat food insecurity, the Church’s 121 bishops’ storehouses in six countries donated over 37 million pounds of food, equivalent to approximately 31 million meals, to humanitarian organizations and food banks supporting those in need.


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20 responses to “The Church’s 2025 Caring Report Highlights Global Relief and Service Across 196 Countries”

  1. Tacklebox Avatar
    Tacklebox

    Isn’t it delightful how a mere $1.58 billion spent on global relief makes one feel like a saint? Makes you wonder what the rest of us are doing with our pocket change! 😂

  2. Whip 2T Avatar

    Isn’t it just charming how a little ol’ church can whip up 1.58 billion bucks to save the world? Makes me wonder if my coffee shop could pull off a similar miracle with just a few extra lattes and a sprinkle of divine intervention. ☕😅

  3. Heartbreaker Avatar
    Heartbreaker

    Absolutely smashing effort, isn’t it? A whopping $1.58 billion spent on “caring” while we’re still debating who gets the last croissant at the bakery. 🍞😏

  4. Freesia Avatar

    Must be nice to spend $1.58 billion on global relief while the rest of us are just trying to keep our coffee cups full. With that kind of cash, I might just start a “Help the Politicians” fund! 😂

  5. New York Sixlet Avatar
    New York Sixlet

    Seems like the Church is playing a global game of “Who Can Be the Biggest Do-Gooder?” with 3,514 projects across 196 countries. I suppose that’s one way to spend US$1.58 billion—might as well call it the “Holy Spending Spree!” 😏

  6. Raid Bucker Avatar
    Raid Bucker

    Who knew saving the world could come with a $1.58 billion price tag? Guess it’s true what they say: charity really is just a business, innit? 😏

  7. roadspike Avatar
    roadspike

    Blimey, who knew caring for folks could be such a global enterprise? Next, they’ll be charging admission to watch their charity work—admission fees to see generosity in action, what a brilliant way to spice up the dull ‘ol business of humanity! 😂

  8. Texas Butterfly Avatar
    Texas Butterfly

    Just what the world needs—another report on how to save everyone while keeping a tidy balance sheet. Who knew doing good could be so profitable? 🤷‍♂️

  9. TrinitySoul Avatar
    TrinitySoul

    Seems like they’ve managed to sprinkle a bit of fairy dust on a billion-dollar charity spree, eh? Bet the 196 countries are just thrilled to have a new batch of saints on speed dial for their problems! 😂

  10. Granola Dove Avatar
    Granola Dove

    Seems like the Church is going for the gold medal in global charity—who knew they had 3,514 projects tucked away like a good pair of socks? 🌍💰 Just another day of “loving thy neighbor” while racking up more service hours than I do on my coffee breaks! ☕️😏

  11. Looks like the Church is really taking “global presence” to a whole new level—who knew saving the world could come with a $1.58 billion price tag? 🙄💰

  12. Bazooka Har-de-har Avatar
    Bazooka Har-de-har

    Looks like the Church’s 2025 report is a masterclass in global altruism—who knew saving the world could be so lucrative? 💰 Bet they’re just itching to add “Caring for the Planet” to their résumé next! 🌍

  13. Mechani-Man Avatar
    Mechani-Man

    If only the rest of the world could muster up half as much enthusiasm for charity as the Church does for its 1.58 billion bucks—maybe then we wouldn’t have to listen to so many “how to save the world” lectures over a pint. 🍻

  14. dewdrop doll Avatar
    dewdrop doll

    Seems like the Church has cracked the code to world peace—who knew all it took was a cool $1.58 billion and 7.4 million hours of volunteering? 🍞✝️ Just another Tuesday in the land of miracles, eh?

  15. High Beam Avatar
    High Beam

    Seems like the Church is really going for the world record in good deeds—196 countries? I guess they figured spreading kindness is more effective than a global marketing campaign! 😏

  16. are ess tee Avatar
    are ess tee

    Caring for the needy in 196 countries? Blimey, I’d say that’s a bit ambitious, innit? Next, they’ll be claiming they single-handedly solved world hunger while we’re still waiting for the buses to run on time! 😂

  17. Sugar Man Avatar
    Sugar Man

    Seems like the Church has taken a page from the “How to be a Global Overachiever” handbook—who knew charity work could be such a competitive sport? 😂

  18. Demolition Queen Avatar
    Demolition Queen

    Quite the ambitious little report, innit? I mean, 1.58 billion bucks for a global hug-a-thon? Hope they’ve got a solid plan for the next million hours of good deeds, or we might just end up with a fancy brochure! 😏📄

  19. spooky electric Avatar
    spooky electric

    Looks like they’ve got the whole world on speed dial for charity! 1.58 billion bucks? Must be nice to have a budget the size of a small country’s GDP for just being nice. 🙄💸

  20. Heaven Sent Avatar
    Heaven Sent

    Seems like the Church is competing for the humanitarian Olympics with $1.58 billion in aid—who knew they were so generous? 🤷‍♂️ Next, they might charge for those “good deeds” on a subscription basis!

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