hurricane charley

Catholic Charities USA Helps with Hurricane Relief

Special to the Herald
(From the issue of 8/19/04)

Catholic Charities USA is collecting financial donations in anticipation of helping communities recover from the potential devastation brought on by Hurricane Charley. Donations will be used to fund local Catholic Charities agencies' emergency and long-term disaster recovery efforts in Florida and other areas hit hard by the Category 4 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 Charley disaster relief fund call 800/919-9338 or visit www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org/charley.htm. Send checks to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. 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.

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