Hurricane Iota is another tragic reminder of the suffering that can be caused by natural disasters. Whether these catastrophes occur in slow motion or with little or no warning at any hour of the day or night, people of faith naturally want to offer assistance. If you would like to support those affected by Hurricane Iota, please consider donating to Catholic Charities USA. Your support helps people through the immediate aftermath and continues helping them as they work through the long process of recovery. To support people affected by natural disaster outside the United States, please direct your donations to Catholic Relief Services.
Catholic Charities USA
Online: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
Mail: Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore MD 21297-1066
Phone: 800-919-9338
Catholic Relief Services
Online: https://www.crs.org/
Mail: Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 (Please write the specific incident in the memo line)
Phone: 877-Help-CRS
To assist families who might be effected, Catholic Charities in conjunction with the USCCB created a resource page that can be used to prepare and protect individuals in case they or a family member is detained by ICE. Please click on the links below to learn more.
Family Preparedness Guide (English)
Know Your Rights (English)
Family Preparedness Guide (Spanish)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
Read complete statement from Vanessa Russell, CEO Catholic Charities Atlanta