Cross International Alliance Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Worldwide Aid to the Poor
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“Over the years we’ve developed a reputation for delivering very high quality goods very efficiently and the key to that success has been our method of distributing aid the poor through the existing network of churches already in place overseas,” he said.Less than 3% is used for administrative expenses and fund raising.” Cavnar also explained that organizational growth has made Cross more effective at providing cash grants for projects and programs run by overseas ministries.In addition to providing material aid such as food, clothing, shelter and medicines, Cross supports ongoing programs that help the poor lift themselves out of poverty and thus break its vicious cycle.Contact: Brian Schutt 954-657-9000 ### Pompano Beach, FL, January 30, 2009 --( PR.com )-- Cross International Alliance, the affiliation of two South Florida-based international relief agencies, has reached a significant organizational milestone – the distribution of $1 billion worth of food, medicines and other resources to social outreaches in developing countries since its inception in 2001.This outreach has impacted more than 55 developing countries, ranging from parts of the Caribbean and Latin America to Africa and Southeast Asia.“Milestones like this are an opportunity to highlight growth that has taken place incrementally – and may have gone unnoticed by many,” Cross President Jim Cavnar said.In addition to providing material aid such as food, clothing, shelter and medicines, Cross supports ongoing programs that help the poor lift themselves out of poverty and thus break its vicious cycle.