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Ministry of PrescenceCatholic Charities serves as a resource for parish communities and families in times of disaster preparedness as well as recovery. While not considered a first responder, Catholic Charities assists by connecting with state and community-wide resources in times of disaster.
Please take advantage of the tools and resources gathered here to prepare yourself, your families, and your communities. -
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AVAILABLE TO:
- Connect parishes to local resources (shelters, FEMA grant funds, disaster case management, volunteer reception centers, local COAD’s (community organizations active in disaster)
- Provide crisis consultation services to parishes impacted by disasters.
- Support parishes in helping individuals and families who have been directly impacted by disasters.
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May & June 2024 Disaster Declarations
**July 2024 - Clayton, Dubuque & Mitchell counties added**-
Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP)
IIAGP offers grants to families whose household’s annual income is at 200% or less of the federal poverty level.
The IIAGP is activated when the Governor issues a disaster proclamation turning on IIAGP for the affected counties. Applicants have 45 days from the date of the Governor’s proclamation to apply.
Apply for State Disaster Assistance HERE
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Disaster Preparedness: Plan, Protect, Recover
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Disaster Resources for Families
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Contact Our Outreach Staff for More Information
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Grants & Outreach Director -
Public Relations Director
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