Press Releases:

Interfaith Network off to a strong start

     Herald-Tribune, 12/7/2005

     "It took Hurricane Charley pummeling the area for people to realize the need for a central networking force to help Charlotte County repair, rebuild and recover after the destruction.  Enter the Interfaith Interagency Network of Charlotte County, a not-for-profit agency established in November 2004...."

Florida Long Term Recovery Organizations

     FIND, 10/21/2005

One Year Later - Disaster Recovery in Peace River Presbytery
     www.PeaceRiverPresbytery.org, 8/27/2005

     "Working in disaster relief and recovery can sometimes be a frustrating and exhausting experience.  One of the events that uplift Ann and my spirit..."

Nonprofit taking over storm aid for Charlotte homeowners

     Charlotte Sun-Herald, 8/16/2005

     "In the post-Charley era of Charlotte County, it's hard to imagine anyone offering a service more in demand than the one Dennis Celorie provides..."

      Also featured in FEMA News Summary & Clips of 8/16/2005 (pages 10-12)

RCWS Assists in Florida Recovery

     Reformed Church World Service, 4/11/2005

     "Florida was pounded by four hurricanes in a six week period in the fall of 2004. They left 96 people dead and more than $40 billion in damages. In reponse the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) undertook its largest relief effort ever..."

Interfaith network needs space
     Charlotte Sun-Herald, 3/15/2005

     "Volunteers from across the country, most through their home churches, are lined up to help the victims of Hurricane Charley..."

Volunteers may be among us for years

     Herald-Tribune, 3/11/2005

     "Hundreds of volunteer workers who came to Charlotte County to help hurricane victims have shifted their focus from assessing needs to rebuilding homes..".

Lessons Learned

     A Review of Our Regional Disaster Response

     An Initiative of Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

     Final Report - February 2005

Community Volunteer Center ground-breaking

     Charlotte Sun-Herald, 12/21/2004

     "Community Volunteer Center ground-breaking, 12:30 p.m. at 1734 Cedarwood St. in Port Charlotte. Building will house out-of-state volunteers coming to Charlotte County in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley and Habitat for Humanity volunteers dedicated to building affordable homes for people in need. The $300,000, 5,900-square-foot center is expected to be completed in the spring. Sponsored by The United Way of Charlotte County, The Interfaith, Interagency Network of Charlotte County and Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity. Open to the public. 627-3539."