Update on SVDP USA Relief Efforts

Society Of St. Vincent De Paul U.S.A. Issues Call For Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund Contributions 

For Immediate Release

ST. LOUIS/EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 30, 2004 — The National Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul has issued a call for disaster funds to immediately send to the Society’s National Councils in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand for distribution to the victims in those areas hit by the terrible tsunami disaster of recent days. Contributions may be sent to: The National Council, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, 58 Progress Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63043-3706, or credit card donations can be made online at www.SVDPUSA.org via the “Tribute” function.

The National Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul is the umbrella organization for more than 120,000 active and associate members in the United States. It enables the Society’s local and regional units to better devote resources to serving their communities and seeks to develop and promote innovative strategies that address human needs and social justice. The National Council facilitates communication and assistance between units in the U.S. and internationally organizes the society’s response to global needs, including disaster assistance.

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CONTACT:
Victoria Berger
Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Council
58 Progress Parkway
St. Louis, MO 63043-3706
PHONE. 314-576-3993
FAX. 314-576-6755EMAIL: vberger@svdpusa.org /
usacouncil@svdpusa.org