When a natural disaster occurs  in the United States and its territories, electronic donations may be made and parish collections may be directed to  Catholic Charities USA, which assures us that 100% of donations go to the local organizations providing assistance. They and their member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care, as well as to the long-term need to rebuild and recover after widespread destruction. They also assist the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops with pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church. Their address information follows:

Catholic Charities USA
Online:       www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Mail:           Catholic Charities USA

                   P.O. Box 17066

                   Baltimore MD 21297-1066

Phone:       800-919-9338

 

When disasters happen in other countries, collections and individual donations should be directed to Catholic Relief Services (CRS):

Catholic Relief Services
Online:       www.crs.org 
Mail:            Catholic Relief Services

                    P.O. Box 17090

                    Baltimore, MD 21297-0303

                    (Please indicate the specific relief effort in the memo line)

Phone:  877-Help-CRS