May 21, 2013
(Louisville, KY) The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville is coordinating donations through its local Catholic Charities agency in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas.
Parishes have been encouraged to hold a special collection for relief efforts. Funds collected will be forwarded to Catholic Charities, Louisville to be directed to Catholic Charities USA. Catholic Charities USA will coordinate relief efforts with the appropriate dioceses.
Individual donations also may be sent to Catholic Charities at the address below. (Please put the notation “Tornado Relief” on any checks.)
Catholic Charities
ATTN: Tornado Relief
2911 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40208
Founded in 1910, Catholic Charities USA serves individuals and families affected by disasters by assisting with shelter, food, and other immediate and long-term needs.
Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc., a member of Catholic Charities USA and an apostolate of the Archdiocese of Louisville, provides services for people in need, advocates for justice in social structures, and calls the entire Church and others of good will to do the same.
For more information:
Cecelia Price, Archdiocese of Louisville, 502/585-3291
Bart Weigel, Catholic Charities, 502/637-9786
