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They built churches and orphanages and they kinda stole the Native Americans children
I don't know if you should put it that way, try this: The Eastern Rite Churches are all part of the Catholic Church.
This link might be of help, incidentally he isn't a Roman Catholic.
Only Catholic and Orthodox Churches use statues and pictures of Jesus or of the saints to help them pray. Protestant Churches do not, considering the use of icons akin to idolatory.
There are quite a few online directories for Catholic churches. Here are a few that might help you. The Catholic Directory, Parishes Online and Official Catholic Directory.
Often Catholic Churches (or any churches revolving around Christianity) can go to third world countries to help out from mission trips to charities. This doesn't just benefit the designated area though helps the members of the Catholic Church build a type of feeling of unity, through helping others.
There are many Catholic charities that are devoted to helping the homeless. One of the more notable ones is the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese , which has multiple locations to help the homeless.
You can locate a help group that is already organized, and see what they need. Many churches or community centers collect food, clothes, shoes, toothbrushes, and other items for children and teens in need.
Churches policies vary from church to church. Some churches do offer temporary relief during crises or due to extenuating circumstances. Some churches ,however, do not offer this service. The best way to find out is to go to your local church and if they have any program that helps with this.
In more developed countries, there are centers that help cope and deal with children in these situations. Also, there are many churches out there who have people and groups that are more than happy to extend their help and services to kids.
Christian Aid is actually a conglomeration of churches that exist in Britain and Ireland. There goal is to help children in need in Asia, South American, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Africa.
By churches I'm guessing you mean catholic parishes. I can only speak and answer for my own parish. Love is Christian Action. Our parish collects money and food to be given to those less fortunate. There are many groups active within the church and the wider community that visit and help those in need - both our own parishoners and those who are not necessary catholic but could do with a helping hand.