Catholic Charities works in close cooperation with the U.S. Catholic Bishops' National Disaster Response Network, Catholic Charities USA, and Catholic Relief Services.

Catholic Charities USA, which has been commissioned by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to represent the Catholic community in times of domestic disaster, responds with emergency and long-term assistance as needed. Its Disaster Response Office connects the Church"s social service agencies and disaster planning offices across the nation.  Catholic Relief Services, the official US Catholic Bishops' overseas relief and development agency, is the coordinating office for US Catholics' response to overseas disasters. 

Monetary donations are always welcome to support the ongoing work of the local, national, and global Church community in need of immediate disaster relief and long term reconstruction after a disaster. All donations can be mailed to:

Make checks out to:
For Domestic Disasters: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown
For International Disasters: Catholic Relief Services, Diocese of Youngstown   

Please put name of the FUND on the MEMO LINE

 Diocese of Youngstown
Office of Social Action
Attn: "Please State Disaster Relief Effort/Fund You Wish to Support"
144 W. Wood Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503

For more information or questions pertaining to any of the Disaster Relief efforts listed, please contact Brian Corbin at 330-744-8451 ext. 320

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Catholic Charities USA Hurricane 2008 Fund

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown isworking with Catholic Charities USA in supporting the work of theChurch in responding to short and long term needs of persons andfamilies impacted by recent hurricanes in the United States.  CatholicCharities USA is the official domestic disaster response office of theUS Catholic Bishops.

Catholic Charities agencies throughout the Gulf Coast are respondingwith emergency shelter, food, counseling and general assistance forthose persons and families impacted by Hurricanes Gustav and Hannah,and will continue to respond to help communities rebuild.

Monetary donations for Hurricane Relief are most appreciated.