Catholic Charities USA Gearing Up Hurricane Dolly Response

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(Business Wire)--
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.

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To contribute to Catholic Charities USA's Hurricane Dolly relief
efforts
Call (800) 919-9338

Visit www.CatholicCharitiesUsa.org

Send checks to
Catholic Charities USA
Hurricane Dolly
PO Box 7068
Merrifield, VA 22116-7068
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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.

Catholic Charities USA's members--more than 1,700 local agencies
and institutions nationwide--provide help and create hope for more
than 7.8 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or
economic backgrounds. For more than 275 years, local Catholic
Charities agencies have been providing a myriad of vital services in
their communities, ranging from day care and counseling to food and
housing. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Catholic Charities USA
Shelley Borysiewicz, 703-236-6218
sborysiewicz@catholiccharitiesusa.org

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