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Catholic Charities USA President Participates in Gulf Coast Oil Spill Disaster Forum
August 24, 2010Rev. Larry Snyder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the national social service network celebrating its Centennial this year, called for a greater commitment of volunteer and financial resources today at the Corporation for National and Community Service Gulf Coast Convening in New Orleans, LA. The meeting brought together national, state, and local leaders from nonprofit, government and private sectors to coordinate a national service response to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill and to raise public attention on the human service needs of gulf residents affected by the disaster. "Volunteers are the backbone of the Catholic Charities Network," said Fr. Snyder. "There is a dire need for both volunteer and financial resources in the Gulf region to support the long-term needs of the growing vulnerable population." Full release.
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