By: Kate Watson Disasters are chaotic. It’s a simple truth understood by anyone who has ever lived through one personally or professionally. Just ask Daniel Altenau, who directs disaster services for Catholic Charities in Raleigh, N.C. With his team, he’s helped respond to natural disasters such as Hurricane Matthew (2016) and, most recently, Hurricane Florence. But the team stretches beyond Raleigh, and even beyond his home state. Altenau and Kelly Kaminski, director of disaster services… Read More
Three weeks after Hurricane Florence blasted into the Carolinas, the nightmare for residents continues. Since the day of the storm, Catholic Charities has been working tirelessly across the Diocese of Raleigh to get much needed supplies to impacted families. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer today http://catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/hurricane-florence/
The Sun Journal recently covered the deployment of a Washer / Dryer trailer by Catholic Charities USA to New Bern, North Carolina, following Hurricane Florence. Check out their story here.
Translators who speak Swahili were in high demand to better assist refugees after Hurricane Florence impacted much of central and eastern North Carolina. At least a handful of families who sought refuge in Chapel Hill were Congolese immigrants, according to shelter officials. The organization Save the Children deployed to North Carolina to set up child safe spaces in shelters. As they were meeting with families in shelters, they realized they needed help to communicate with… Read More
After Hurricane Florence passed through North Carolina, flooding was a threat for many families. Bishop Luiz Zarama met with these families and invited all to continue helping them to find hope.
Hurricane Florence brought heavy winds and rains to central and eastern North Carolina. Families were forced from their homes and will have a long path to recovery. Catholic Charities is actively responding and helping families to meet their immediate needs.
Este preparado. ¡Tenga cuidado! Si bien el recorrido final del huracán Florence aún es incierto, gran parte de Carolina del Norte espera un severo impacto de esta tormenta. Nos preocupamos por la seguridad de todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad, y queremos que esté a salvo. Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudarlo a prepararse para esta tormenta: NC Ready App: Esta aplicación móvil es una herramienta todo en uno que lo ayudará a prepararse para… Read More
Recently, reports have been shared about the shameful conduct of some priests within the Catholic Church. We share the sentiment that our Bishop, Bishop Luis Rafael, has already shared in his statement on August 22, expressing his grief and concern over the actions that took place in the Church. At Catholic Charities, we respect the rights of all individuals and 100% of our funding goes to helping our brothers and sisters in need. Our vision at… Read More
More than 300 supporters of Catholic Charities gathered at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park Friday, July 27 for Pitch in for Charity. Fans enjoyed pre-game food trucks and post-game fireworks, as well as a Durham Bulls – Syracuse Chiefs game that came down to the final out. Before the game the Durham Bulls presented a check to Catholic Charities executive director Lisa Perkins. “Catholic Charities was able to raise over $1,500 tonight,” Perkins explained. “That… Read More
When Hurricane Matthew first impacted central and eastern North Carolina, hundreds of families were forced from their homes. Today, too many families still struggle to find safe and stable housing. For the past year and a half, Catholic Charities staff have been helping families find new housing and assisting with some of the upfront costs of moving. “There was limited affordable housing prior to the storm, so families have faced many challenges in their recovery.”… Read More
