SWANNANOA — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte had its first agency-wide Helene Disaster Day of Service Feb. 3, helping rebuild local homes impacted by the tropical storm.
From debris removal to installing insulation funded by generous donors, 18 dedicated Catholic Charities staff members were on hand to help bring renewal and hope to a community in need of both. During these relief efforts and many others throughout the year, volunteers have been a lifeline.
Being a Catholic Charities volunteer has enabled her to be a channel of God’s love and mercy for people in need, said Donna Bange, a Catholic Charities advisory board member at its Western Region Office.
“Catholic Charities DOC is blessed with incredibly generous donors and the parish contributions via the Annual Appeal,” Bange said. “Additionally, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of donations to support the Helene Hurricane relief effort.”
Volunteers are the bridge from these donations to the individuals seeking assistance, she said, because they are there locally, turning those donations into basic necessities at food pantries and being the helping hands that rebuild lives.
— Photos provided by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
