The words of Jesus challenge us, however. Jesus imposes no boundaries, no limitations. When you help a person in need, he says, you help me. A Christian response to those in need is rooted in Jesus and reinforced by Church teaching. Solidarity and globalization are but an offshoot of our common citizenship in God's kingdom.
Many organizations exist to carry out humanitarian and Christian concerns.
The programs conducted by CRS are aimed at providing physical and economic aid to those in need. Their Web site offers a virtual tour of the earthquake damage in El Salvador. Civic and government relief agencies abound as well. The Red Cross has 24,000 volunteers serving in a variety of capacities. You can volunteer through your own local chapter.