CPA restructures Katrina relief fund to assist in other disasters

Published: 2005-10-03

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (CNS) -- Following the second major hurricane in the Gulf Coast region in less than a month, the Catholic Press Association has restructured its Hurricane Katrina relief fund to allow a response to any member publication affected by disasters or emergencies. The recently renamed Catholic Press Association Disaster/Emergency Publication Relief Fund will be used to provide grants to member publications seeking assistance after a natural disaster or other calamity has affected their ability to punish. Among these needs may be replacement of damaged equipment, costs for relocation or temporary offices, lost revenue, additional costs for re-establishing an office, insurance deductibles, payroll costs and other unanticipated expenses.

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