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August 14, 2020Catholic Charities agencies across the country distributed nearly $400 million in emergency COVID-19 assistance during the past four months.
Emergency help consisted of primarily food, rental assistance, personal protective equipment, baby supplies and emergency quarantine housing. Sister Donna Markham, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, said “the generosity of corporate donors, foundations and individuals has been overwhelming.”
Additionally, the $100-$200 million in Payroll Protection Program loans has enabled Catholic Charities to retain employees to provide urgent help in midst of the pandemic.
“I remain edified by so many Catholic Charities staff and volunteers who work tirelessly on the front lines – often at great personal risk – to maintain the distribution of critical supplies,” Sister Donna said. “They are truly the embodiment of the Good Samaritan.”
Catholic Charities USA, a member of Caritas Internationalis, is the national office for the Catholic Charities ministry nationwide. CCUSA’s members provide help and create hope for more than 13 million people a year regardless of religious, social or economic backgrounds. Visit catholiccharitiesusa.org.