Catholic Charities USA Responds to Tornado Damage

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Apr 17, 2012, 09:37 ET

Coordination underway with Catholic Charities agencies in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and its agencies in impacted areas have taken immediate steps to respond to the aftermath of last weekend's tornadoes in Wichita and Salina, Kansas; Thurman and Creston, Iowa; Lincoln, Nebraska; Norman and Woodward, Oklahoma.

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"We are coordinating with our agencies to ensure that they have the support they need," said Rev. Larry Snyder, President of CCUSA. "We pray for those impacted by these sudden and devastating storms; as always, we stand ready to assist during immediate and long-term recovery efforts."

CCUSA, among the nation's largest human services organizations, has provided nationwide disaster response services for decades. Its work to reduce poverty in America is among the most acknowledged in the country.

To help Catholic Charities assist people in need, visit the Catholic Charities USA Disaster Donation Page.

Catholic Charities USA's 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. In 2010, Catholic Charities USA celebrated its centennial anniversary.

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