Archdiocese of Baltimore sets up relief fund for victims of Hurricane Helene October 1, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore has set up a fund to accept donations to benefit those in need in the wake of devastation caused Sept. 26-30 by Hurricane Helene. Floodwaters surround buildings in Newport, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2024, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. (OSV News photo/Curtis Hance/H&H Vapors via Reuters) The storm made landfall and left widespread flooding and wind damage as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida panhandle. It continued as a tropical storm that created catastrophic damage in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. More than 130 people reportedly lost their lives due to the storm – 30 alone in the area of Asheville, N.C. Baltimore area residents can contribute by visiting givecentral.org/Helene. “In the wake of the recent hurricane, countless lives have been impacted, leaving many in need of urgent assistance,” said Kim Montgomery, the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s chief advancement officer and executive director of the Catholic Community Foundation. “As a community rooted in faith and compassion, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is joining together to raise much-needed relief funds for those affected by this devastating event.” The archdiocese plans to forward any funds raised to the Catholic Charities USA’s Hurricane Helene Relief Fund, an organization providing direct support to individuals and families. “Every dollar contributed will help provide essential services such as shelter, food and medical care, offering hope to those who need it most,” Montgomery said. “Your generosity and prayers during this difficult time are greatly appreciated. If you are able, we encourage you to give what you can to support these relief efforts.” Read More Disaster Relief As drought strikes hard, Church leaders in Eastern Africa call for Lenten prayers Pope Leo prays for thousands affected by disastrous floods in southern Africa Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly high-speed train collision in Spain Pope Leo comforts families of victims of Swiss Crans-Montana tragic bar fire Rubio says U.S. closely working with Catholic Church to get Cuba humanitarian aid A year after LA wildfires, parishes hit hard by the blaze look to rebuild community Copyright © 2024 Catholic Review Media Print
