CRS Commits $1.5 Million to Aid Survivors of Flooding in Mexico and Tropical Storm Noel in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba

November 2nd, 2007

Catholic Relief Services is responding to the flooding in the state of Tabasco in Mexico, as well as the damage caused by Tropical Storm Noel in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. We have committed an initial $1.5 million for emergency relief, including water, food and basic supplies. We are working closely with our Caritas agencies in each country.

CRS is the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community.

We serve the poor in nearly 100 countries overseas through programs in emergency relief, HIV and AIDS, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Ratings and Endorsments of CRS

Rating of A+ from The American Institute of Philanthropy

Ranked 22 in Non-Profit Times Top 100

Ranked 32 on the Chronicle of Philanthropy Annual Top 400 List

2006 CRS Annual Operating Expenses 2006 Operating Expenses

Catholic Relief Services
228 W. Lexington St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413

Catholic Relief Services is a member of Caritas Internationalis