NEWS RELEASE
September 30, 2008
Gulf Coast is Still a Priority for Convoy of Hope
COH recovery teams are assessing long-range recovery needs
For Immediate Release:
Convoy of Hope U.S. Disaster Response personnel are still in the Gulf, assessing and responding to areas that Hurricane Ike left crippled. The organization has provided $2 million in aid.
“We’re following up with the places we’ve been and the people we’ve resourced during the disaster response, as well as some new communities that have recently opened up to us,” said Kary Kingsland, U.S. Disaster Response Director.
In response to the devastation that Hurricanes Gustav and Ike left in their wake, Convoy of Hope distributed nearly $3 million of aid throughout Texas, Mississippi, Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica.
“This disaster response is a cooperative effort — churches, businesses, agencies and civic groups — all coming together to meet needs,” said Hal Donaldson, President of Convoy of Hope. “This is an example of what can be accomplished when groups work together and the focus is on meeting needs.”
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For more information:
Jeff Nene, Media/Communications Director, mobile 417/860-2196
Since 1994, Convoy of Hope™, a nonprofit organization, has provided resources to organizations and churches to meet physical and spiritual needs for the purpose of making the community a better place. This is accomplished through domestic and international outreaches, supply lines, and disaster response.
Convoy of Hope receives excellent ratings from two nationally recognized charity watchdog groups. Charity Navigator gave it their coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and the Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America awarded it the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence, for meeting the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. Fewer than 5% of charities in America meet or exceed these standards. Historically, less than 10% of donations are used for Convoy of Hope operations.
