Dec. 11, 2020 Catholic News Service WASHINGTON -- The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, forest fires, hurricanes, wars and other events this year have hit the world's economies hard, leaving many unemployed and unable to pay for rent and even food. As Catholic organizations try to address this overwhelming need, their own resources strained, some people have indicated they would like to help those in need. Here's a list to get you started. This list is not all-inclusive, and the organizations are not listed in any particular order: At MISSIO.org, the online giving platform of the Pontifical Mission Societies, choose from more than 300 projects in over 50 countries around the world, knowing 100% of your donation goes directly to the project you choose. https://bit.ly/344kFLe. As Christmas approaches, you can also add a child in the pope's missions to your gift-giving list, assisting them with this MISSIO project: https://bit.ly/3nnfopu.