Charity News from Friday, Oct. 3, 2003Moving ahead to fight immune system diseasesSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | The study of primary immunodeficiency diseases, disorders caused by inherited flaws in the immune system that increase susceptibility to infections, has been bolstered by a $12-million initiative sponsored by NIAID. Catholic Leaders Lament U.S. Troops’ Withdrawal from Liberia, Urge Greater U.S. Commitment to Country’s Future Catholic Relief Services | This week, as the United States withdrew its troops from the country and the United Nations assumed peacekeeping responsibilities there, fresh clashes erupted in a suburb of the capital, Monrovia, killing at least three people. America’s Second Harvest to Oversee Strategic Hunger-Relief Investments in New York City America's Second Harvest | America's Second Harvest announced today that it is forming a new partnership with The Starr Foundation and its New York City affiliates, the Food Bank For New York City and City Harvest, to help feed more hungry New Yorkers. America's Second Harvest, Newman's Own, Ford Strengthen Commitment to Fight Hunger America's Second Harvest | America's Second Harvest, Newman's Own and Ford Motor Company have partnered for the third consecutive year to provide trucks and food to 12 food banks and food rescue organizations to address the growing issue of hunger in America.
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