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To: National Desk
Contact: Claire Borowik of The Family International, 1-800-4-A-Family (1-800-423-2645),
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Family International released the following statement today on relief to Hurricane Katrina victims:
In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Family International volunteers are currently on the scene aiding existing relief efforts in providing food, clothing, water and other basic needs to the evacuees from Louisiana. Our foremost priority is the emotional and psychological well-being of the children and adults who have endured this tragic course of events. As Christian counselors, our volunteers are focusing their efforts in providing emotional and spiritual support, as well as programs, activities and inspirational materials to impart comfort, encouragement and hope, and to bring happiness and emotional stability back to the displaced children.
Family International volunteers wish to express their condolences to each victim of Hurricane Katrina. Our hearts go out to each one affected by this tragedy and the resultant suffering and loss. We pray that God's abundant grace and comfort will afford a place of refuge in this time of trouble. We urge the American people to donate to relief efforts of their choice to alleviate the suffering of our fellow citizens.
For regular updates on Family International Katrina Relief efforts or to donate to our relief work, please log on at http://www.katrinareliefhome.com. For more information on our work in North America, please see http://www.thefamilyna.org and for our overseas work, http://www.thefamilyinternational.org.
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