Back-to-back hurricanes in fall 2024 dealt a crushing blow to the Southeast United States. Catholic Charities disaster staff were there to help, in the immediate aftermath and through the ongoing recovery.
Summary
In a span of less than two weeks, Hurricanes Helene and Milton delivered a catastrophic one-two punch to the Southeast United States, leaving in their wake a trail of devastation and more than 230 deaths. The property damage estimates range in the tens of billions of dollars, while the lasting toll is incalculable.
But Catholic Charities agencies, both in the seven states affected and across the country, responded swiftly and strategically, meeting the immediate and long-term needs of those impacted. From the first deliveries of water, food, baby formula, solar lights, tents and portable showers and laundry facilities; to the coordination of debris removal and home repairs; to the provision of financial assistance and mental health support; to, in some cases, the funding of funerals for victims, Catholic Charities disaster staff have walked alongside hurricane survivors.
We invite you to learn about their efforts and the incredible generosity of donors who made this work possible.
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