Catholic Charities USA Disaster Response

In times of disaster, the U.S. Catholic community is here to help. Relief and recovery services are provided at the local level by Catholic Charities agencies.

In 1990, Catholic Charities USA's Disaster Response Office was formally established through an agreement between the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (now the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) and Catholic Charities USA.

The Disaster Response Office coordinates the Catholic Church's response to disasters in the United States and grants relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies.

From the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf to winter floods in the northeast to spring tornadoes in the south and mid-west, Catholic Charities agencies respond with tremendous compassion and commitment.

Catholic Charities agencies provide critical services including emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support. These services are provided regardless of race, creed, or socio-economic status.

For more information, contact disasterresponse@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Please Note: Catholic Charities USA hereby informs the general public that it has no relationship with any organization that purports itself to be Catholic Charities Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Rome. Catholic Charities USA seeks donations in support of its work, for humanitarian relief as the result of natural disasters in America and in support of the work of its member agencies who provide direct service to over 8,000,000 people who live in poverty in the United States. Catholic Charities USA does not make grants to individuals or organizations other than to its member agencies, or in specific circumstances, its supporting members.