Charity News from Friday, Apr. 11, 2003Christians help celebrate the 300th Anniversary of St. Petersburg, RussiaCampus Crusade for Christ | The city of St. Petersburg is throwing the biggest party in Russian history—and you're invited! This year marks the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. CARE Coming to the Aid of Hospitals and Families in Iraq CARE | Dedicated CARE staff are helping restore water to hospital operating rooms, dispensing hygienic supplies and distributing clean drinking water to families in Iraq, but the lack of security in the country makes it extremely difficult. Don Hodel Joins Focus on the Family Focus on the Family | Dr. James Dobson announced his decision today, made with the concurrence of the Focus on the Family Board of Directors, to expand and extend his role as Chairman of the Board. ASPCA Applauds Court Decision to Uphold Criteria for "Dolphin-Safe" Tuna Label American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is applauding Judge Thelton Henderson's decision to issue a Preliminary Injunction preventing the weakening of the criteria for the "Dolphin-Safe" tuna label. CRS Works With Congress to Pass Legislation Halting the Funding of Rebel Groups Catholic Relief Services | Working with Catholic Relief Services and a coalition of humanitarian organizations, Congress passed legislation today eliminating illegally trafficked rough diamonds—a key funding source for some of the world's most brutal regimes and rebel groups.
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