Alexandria, VA-To deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Dolly, which is has already started to make landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is gearing up its response efforts, collaborating with the local Catholic Charities agency and the Diocese of Brownsville to preposition supplies and prepare to open shelters if needed.
'Catholic Charities USA is working with Catholic Social Services to ensure our network's response will be aiding the most vulnerable populations, including a large migrant population, in the impacted areas,' said Kim Burgo, senior director of disaster response for Catholic Charities USA.
A disaster response team of expert staff from CCUSA, Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge, LA, and Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas is being deployed to the region to help the local agency assess post-storm damages, human needs, and recovery efforts.
To help support Catholic Charities USA's response efforts to Hurricane Dolly:
Call:
(800) 919-9338
Donate online
Send checks to:
Catholic Charities USA
Hurricane Dolly
PO Box 7068
Merrifield, VA 22116-7068
Catholic Charities USA is unable to accept contributions of food, clothing, blankets and other relief supplies. Its federal ID number is 53-0196620.
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.
Contact:
Shelley Borysiewicz
Manager of Media Relations
(703) 236-6218