LDS Philanthropies: Welcome to our New Website
LDS Philanthropies is a department of the Office of the Presiding Bishopric responsible for philanthropic donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated charities including:
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BYU's Marriott School ranked most family friendly — again
The Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management was ranked the most family friendly business school in the United States, according to The Princeton Review’s “The Best 301 Business Schools,” which hit the shelves in October. Full Story
Church Responds to Disasters in Pacific
Recent disasters in the Philippines, Samoa, and American Samoa have left hundreds dead and thousands without the necessities of life. Initial reports indicate that 24 Church members in the Philippines and 8 members in Samoa have been killed, with many others missing. Those interested in helping financially may donate online to the Emergency Response Fund. Full Story
Church recognized for continued service in Iowa
Church members in Central Iowa received a Governor's Volunteer Award for their service throughout different communities of the state. In a ceremony held July 27 in Des Moines, Gov. Chester J. Culver recognized the Church as a great help in building and helping communities. Full Story
From Salt Lake to Samoa, Church Extends Humanitarian Help
A chartered cargo plane loaded with relief supplies has landed in Samoa to aid victims of last week’s tsunami. Full Story
Five New Temples Announced
Plans to build five new temples were announced today by President Thomas S. Monson, worldwide leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, during the Church’s 179th Semiannual General Conference in Salt Lake City. With 130 temples currently operating and with another 16 in some phase of planning or construction, these five temples bring the worldwide total to 151. Full Story
