In times of disaster, the Catholic parish community is here to help throughout Arkansas. Relief and recovery services are provided at the local level by volunteer parish disaster response teams who are trained in disaster case management and long-term recovery.

If you are a victim of a recent natural disaster, go to Disaster Resources.

The Catholic Charities of Arkansas Disaster Response Office coordinates the Diocese of Little Rock’s response to disasters in Arkansas and parish response teams receive funding to assist disaster victims with their recovery needs.

If you wish to help disaster victims, go to Donate Now.

The Disaster Response Office directs the diocese’s disaster recovery efforts. Volunteer parish response teams are being continually trained to do case management and assist disaster victims on a long-term basis. Training is being handled through the Parish Social Ministry Office.

From the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf that brought evacuees to Arkansas, to winter ice storms, spring tornadoes and the potential for future earthquakes, Catholic Charities of Arkansas and parish disaster teams throughout the Diocese of Little Rock are trained and prepared to respond to disasters with compassion and commitment. This office and the parish disaster teams provide assistance regardless of race, religion, creed or socio-economic status.

To learn more, go to Disaster Recovery Services.

Resources and Services

About Us — explains how our office was created and what we have done

Disaster Resources — includes information on who to call for help after a disaster as well as how to prepare for a possible disaster

Donate Now — details how you can donate money, supplies, food and your time to help those suffering because of a disaster

Disaster Recovery Services — describes how this office provides emergency response and long-term recovery to victims of disasters