Catholic Charities Responds to Minot Floods

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Jun 24, 2011, 04:39 ET

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of North Dakota are coordinating with local organizations and preparing to assist with the impact of flooding in Minot.

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"Thousands of people have evacuated and many are expected to lose their homes," says Kathleen Rae King, Sr. Vice President of External Relations at CCUSA. "Once the immediate needs of Minot residents are met, they face an extensive rebuilding process that will require ongoing support."

CCUSA and local Catholic Charities agencies are still in the process of rebuilding the lives and homes of Joplin, Missouri residents, while serving the flood-impacted areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, as well as various tornado-impacted communities across the country.

The impending Minot disaster – and projected recovery period – create a huge need for financial donations.

Catholic Charities of North Dakota will provide immediate relief to disaster victims in Minot, which will include food, shelter, utility assistance and other key services.

To help victims in Minot and other disaster-stricken areas, please visit the Catholic Charities USA Disaster Donation Page.

Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 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. In 2010, Catholic Charities USA celebrated its centennial anniversary.

SOURCE Catholic Charities USA