Press Releases from Catholic Relief Services
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Press Releases are available from the following years:
CRS Hosts Westside Reception at Renovated Stewart's Building
December 14, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Commits $500,000 in Emergency Relief to the Victims of Devastating Storm in the Philippines: Super Typhoon Durian Could Claim Up to 1,000 Lives,Destroyed Homes and Crops in 9 Cities and 13 Provinces
December 07, 2006,
House of Representatives Approves Critical Support to the Democratic Republic of Congo: CRS Applauds Congressional Leaders for Steady Commitment to the Congolese
December 07, 2006,
CRS Commits $500,000 to Aid Typhoon Survivors in the Philippines
December 06, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Offers Trip to Ghana for Students and Teachers AS Part of Raise Money Right Promotion
October 27, 2006,
CRS, Increases Its Emergency Funding in Sri Lanka to $350,000
October 19, 2006,
CRS President Urges Congress to Keep Foreign Aid Focused On Poverty Reduction
September 29, 2006,
Pakistan President Honors Catholic Relief Services for Earthquake Response
September 21, 2006,
CRS Extends Condolences for Tragic Death of Italian Nun in Somalia
September 18, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Begins Youth Summer Camps in Lebanon to Ease Trauma of War
September 08, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services President Arrives in Timor-Leste: Ken Hackett Expresses Solidarity of American Catholics With the People of Timor-Leste
September 06, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Expands Operations in Lebanon: New Office in Beirut Will Strengthen Emergency and Long-Term Aid
September 05, 2006,
CRS Commits $100,000 to Sri Lankan Relief Efforts; This Week Distributes Food to 1,000 Families
August 30, 2006,
Food distributions for 1,000 families in Batticaloa are underway today
Today CRS Starts Distribution of 49 Mt. of Food to 20,000 People in Rajasthan; Has Committed $100,000 to Flood Relief Efforts Across India
August 30, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Plans $10 Million Commitment to Middle East Crisis;, Increased Funding Is Critical to Humanitarian Needs in the Region
August 15, 2006,
Massive Relief Effort Reaches 85,530 Lebanese Evacuees: 100,000 Migrant Workers Face Uncertain Future
August 02, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services: “the Humanitarian Crisis Is Spiraling Out of Control” : Nearly 100 Staff and 7,000 Volunteers in Lebanon Aid in Relief Effort AS Conditions Deteriorate
July 27, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Corridor in Lebanon: $1 Million Committed for Life-Saving Aid
July 21, 2006,
31,000 People Flee Homes After Java Tsunami, CRS Launches Assessments, Response
July 19, 2006,
Humanitarian Situation in the Middle East Rapidly Deteriorating: CRS Emergency Relief Teams Respond
July 19, 2006,
Anticipating the Hope of Easter: New Life for People Living With AIDS in the Developing World
July 12, 2006,
Indonesia Earthquake: One Month Anniversary; Catholic Relief Services and Partners Launch $15.5 Million Appeal
June 29, 2006,
New Supplies Arrive in East Timor, More Than 50,000 Get Relief
June 09, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Provides Emergency Relief to Earthquake Victims
May 30, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Announces 2006 Egan Award for Journalistic Excellence Honorees
May 30, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Responds to Deadly Earthquake in Indonesia Relief Workers Available for Interviews
May 27, 2006, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has already committed an initial $200,000 to the relief effort and has staff on the ground working with local partners to distribute shelter material for those left homeless. Additional emergency relief teams are expected to arrive in Yogyakarta tomorrow.
Catholic Relief Services and Partners Prepare for Impending Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia
May 19, 2006,
CRS Prepares for the Eruption of Mount Merapi
May 19, 2006, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
CRS was the first agency on the ground after a minor eruption at Mount Merapi in Indonesia on May 15. That same day CRS committed $50,000 to the response. Temporary shelters have been established in schools and other village areas for evacuees. Up to 71,000 people face risks of being affected by
Catholic Relief Services Celebrates World Fair Trade Day By Announcing More Than $1 Million in Sales in 2005 and Over $100,000 in Fair Trade Grants
May 12, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Humanitarian Aid Workers Available for Interviews
April 13, 2006,
Pakistan Six Months After Earthquake: What Went Right and What Needs Attention; Leading Aid Workers Advise at Turning Point
April 04, 2006,
Crs-Usccb Testimony On 2007 Foreign Assistance
March 23, 2006,
Written testimony submitted to the House Appropriations Committee
Cardinal McCarrick Visits Catholic Relief Services School Program in Bethlehem: Says Aid to Palestinian People Must Continue
March 14, 2006,
CRS Provides Insights On Earthquake Shelter Response to Presidents Bush, Musharraf
March 07, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services and Partners Rush Aid to Mudslide Victims in Philippines Agency Expects to Commit More Than $280,000 to Crisis
March 01, 2006,
Catholic Relief Services Receives Multi-Million Dollar Grant From Microsoft to Help Improve Emergency Response Capacity
February 28, 2006, Baltimore, MD
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has received a grant from Microsoft in the amount of $3,280,716 to enhance emergency response and relief operations through the use of advanced technology.
Catholic Relief Services’ Vice President Returns From India’s Tsunami-Affected Region; Available for Interviews Beginning Tuesday, January 17
January 20, 2006,
