Catholic Charities USA continues to assist victims of the January 23rd tornadoes in Alabama that destroyed hundreds of homes. They are working with Catholic Social Services Birmingham to provide food, sanitation services, and help with debris removal to the communities impacted by the severe storms. Monetary donations are needed in addition to local volunteer resources as the damages from the tornadoes that struck areas up to a mile wide are severe. Catholic Charities USA is the national office that coordinates the efforts of local Catholic Charities agencies across the country to provide help to over 10 million people annually through services that address poverty.
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Press Release_020312_Catholic Charities Continues to Assist Victims of Alabama Tornadoes
Catholic Charities USA continues to assist victims of the January 23rd tornadoes in Alabama that destroyed hundreds of homes. They are working with Catholic Social Services Birmingham to provide food, sanitation services, and help with debris removal to the communities impacted by the severe storms. Monetary donations are needed in addition to local volunteer resources as the damages from the tornadoes that struck areas up to a mile wide are severe. Catholic Charities USA is the national office that coordinates the efforts of local Catholic Charities agencies across the country to provide help to over 10 million people annually through services that address poverty.
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Catholic Charities USA continues to assist victims of the January 23rd tornadoes in Alabama that destroyed hundreds of homes. They are working with Catholic Social Services Birmingham to provide food, sanitation services, and help with debris removal to the communities impacted by the severe storms. Monetary donations are needed in addition to local volunteer resources as the damages from the tornadoes that struck areas up to a mile wide are severe. Catholic Charities USA is the national office that coordinates the efforts of local Catholic Charities agencies across the country to provide help to over 10 million people annually through services that address poverty.
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Catholic Charities Continues to Assist Victims of Alabama Tornadoes
Alexandria, VACatholic Charities USA (CCUSA) continues to coordinate efforts with Catholic Social Services (CSS) Birmingham to provide relief for those impacted by the January 23rd tornadoes, which destroyed hundreds of homes throughout Jefferson County, Alabama. The damages are severewith areas of destruction spanning up to a mile wide, says Katie Oldaker, Director of Disaster Response for CCUSA. Though we have mobilized local volunteers and resources, the communities are also in need of monetary donations. CCUSA is working closely with CSS Birmingham to provide food, and sanitation services to storm victims, while simultaneously assisting with tree and debris removal. To help Catholic Charities assist those in need please visit the Catholic Charities USA Disaster Donation Page. About Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA is the national office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. Catholic Charities USAs members provide help and create hope for more than 10 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing. ###