Catholic Construction Corps to respond to Joplin, Missouri Disaster

National Disaster Service: The Joliet Diocese Catholic Construction Corps will be sending a team to Joplin, Missouri. On May 22, 2011 an EF-5 tornado cut through the center of Joplin, MO. The tornado grew to over a mile wide. In addition to 7,000 homes being completely destroyed, the town’s infrastructure was also heavily damaged,
including the hospital and school. In addition to the loss of property, 159 lives were lost during the storm, making this disaster the second deadliest tornado in all of US history. Our volunteers will assist in continuing the re-construction efforts. This will be our third mission to Joplin.

The Mission will be from Sunday, April 22 to Saturday, April 27. The CCC works only with the poorest of the poor, those who have no insurance or other means to repair and rebuild for themselves. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed. All volunteer costs, except travel, are covered.

For further information OR to volunteer please call Sister Mary at 815-834-4072. Visit www.paxjoliet.org/missions and www.facebook.com/dojpim

The Catholic Construction Corps is a ministry of the Joliet Diocese’ Peace and Social Justice Office.