Catholic Charities USA is collecting financial donations to help communities recover from the damage brought on by Hurricane Katrina. Donations will be used to fund local Catholic Charities agencies’ emergency and long-term disaster recovery efforts in areas hit by the hurricane.
Catholic Charities USA, which has been commissioned by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to represent the Catholic community in times of domestic disaster, responds with emergency and long-term assistance as needed. Its Disaster Response Office connects the Church’s social service agencies and disaster planning offices across the nation.
To contribute to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund:
Call (800) 919-9338
Send checks to
Catholic Charities USA
Hurricane Katrina
PO Box 25168 Alexandria, VA 22313-9788
Catholic Charities USA is unable to accept contributions of food, clothing, blankets and other relief supplies. Its federal ID number is 53-0196620. For information, contact: Shelley Borysiewicz Manager of Media Relations Catholic Charities USA (703) 549-1390 x147 sborysiewicz@catholiccharitiesusa.org
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