Charities official urges quick action on housing for Katrina victims

Published: 2005-09-19

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- An official of Catholic Charities USA called on Congress Sept. 15 to work quickly to address and fund the critical housing needs of victims of Hurricane Katrina. "We need initiatives to produce safe and affordable housing, especially for very low-income families," said Sharon M. Daly, senior policy adviser for Catholic Charities USA, in testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services' Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. She said Catholic Charities officials "have been thrilled by the kindness and generosity of Americans and people throughout the world who are making enormous sacrifices to reach out with their time and treasure to aid Katrina survivors." But, Daly said, Congress "must act quickly now to honor the survivors and the responders by authorizing and appropriating the necessary funding for the housing and other services that are necessary for people to participate in rebuilding their communities or adapting to new ones."

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