ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Helene brings
devastating, life-threatening conditions to communities across the
Southeast, Catholic Charities USA
(CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church
in the U.S., has launched a dedicated disaster relief donation
campaign. All funds raised will assist those displaced or suffering
because of the storm.
To make a gift today in support of families and individuals
whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Helene, please visit
the CCUSA Hurricane Helene relief donation page. One hundred
percent of all donations will be allocated to local Catholic
Charities agencies, which will provide critical relief — including
shelter, food and other humanitarian aid — to members of their
communities. Gifts can also be made by texting "Hurricane" to
20406.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, and the
storm continues to wreak havoc as it moves north. Dangerously
powerful winds and record storm surges have driven thousands from
their homes, and millions have lost power. Tragically, at least
three people have died.
CCUSA and its member agencies around the country have a long
history of rapidly mobilizing following disasters not only to meet
the immediate needs but also to provide critical, long-term
support to communities as they rebuild. Every year, thanks to the
generosity of thousands of concerned donors, the Catholic Charities
network responds to roughly 60 disasters, from hurricanes and
tornadoes to fires and floods.
"Hurricane Helene is one of the most dangerous storms to hit
the United States in years, and we
won't know the full extent of the damage for some time," CCUSA
President and CEO Kerry Alys
Robinson said. "As always, the staff and volunteers of
Catholic Charities agencies are springing into action to bring
comfort and hope to their neighbors in need. Please join us in
providing critical support to the immediate and long-term relief
efforts."
To support survivors of Hurricane Helene, make a gift
today.
A member of Caritas Internationalis, Catholic Charities
USA (CCUSA) is the membership
office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. CCUSA's members
provide help and create hope for more than 15 million people a year
regardless of religious, social or economic backgrounds. To learn
more about CCUSA, please visit our website
at CatholicCharitiesUSA.org or contact Kevin Brennan, Vice President for Media
Relations and Executive Communications,
at media@catholiccharitiesusa.org.
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