CCUSA Disaster Operations:
Restoring hope, rebuilding lives

In times of disaster, the U.S. Catholic community is here to help. CCUSA's Disaster Operations coordinates the Catholic Church's response to disasters in the United States and grants relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies.

In 1990, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops commissioned CCUSA to respond to disasters in the United States. Since 1990, we have responded to thousands of disasters including the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, the 2005 Hurricane Season, the 2010 Gulf Coast Oil Disaster, and, most recently, the 2011 Spring Storms.

Relief and recovery services are provided at the local level by Catholic Charities agencies. These 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.

In this area of the site you will find:

• CCUSA Resources
  Apply for a disaster kit, access Web links, and register for upcoming training and Webinars.
• Disaster Response Blog
  Read our blog and see how Catholic Charities agencies across the country are helping those affected by disasters.
• Disaster Preparedness and Response Network
  Join the new Disaster Preparedness and Response Network (DPR) to connect with other responders and receive alerts, new resources, and information as soon as it is available
• And much more!

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 10 million 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.