Hurricane Katrina

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Nevada State Council to Establish Relief Fund for Brother Knights and their Families whom are Victims of Katrina

State Deputy Wayne Bieniasz has announced on 9/2/05, that the Nevada State Council is establishing a Relief Fund by Brother Knights and their Families for Brother Knights and their Families whom are Victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The Relief Fund will be generated from Brother Knights, their Families, councils and assemblies in Nevada. Then distributed by the Nevada State Council as a corporate body.

Our Worthy State Secretary will issue a receipt for each donation. The donations will be forwarded to Knights of Columbus Charities.

In this way, our State Council and Supreme Council will better understand the level of donations from the Councils and Assemblies in our Nevada jurisdiction.

Individual Donors are invited to follow this same procedure. Receipts will be issued by the State Council for any donation forwarded to them.

We also encourage each of our Knights to contribute generously to the efforts being initiated by your individual Parishes.

Our thoughts and prayers are with these Victims of Hurricane Katrina.

FEMA Expedited Payments

FEMA is offering expedited payments of $2,000 per household to help Katrina's victims pay for emergency food, shelter, clothing, personal necessities and medical needs. Individuals can apply via FEMA's online registration tool or by calling toll-free, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired).

The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus

The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus provided initial relief funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, and Knights of Columbus everywhere are being asked to donate to a special fund for hurricane relief efforts.
Grand Knights and Faithful Navigators are encouraged to begin their respective council and assembly campaign immediately.