MEDIA ADVISORY: World Vision Giving Dallas-Area Churches Half a Million Dollars in Relief Supplies Thursday for Katrina Victims

World Vision, the international Christian humanitarian organization, will be providing nearly 75 Dallas-area churches relief supplies Thursday for victims of Hurricane Katrina now living in Dallas.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- World Vision, the international Christian humanitarian organization, will be providing nearly 75 Dallas-area churches relief supplies Thursday for victims of Hurricane Katrina now living in Dallas. The half million dollars in supplies include blankets, new clothing, water and other personal care items.

"World Vision's role is that of a servant leader, providing emergency care supplies to churches and other agencies responding directly to those affected by this tragic natural disaster," says World Vision President Richard E. Stearns.

WHO: World Vision, the international Christian humanitarian organization

WHAT: Distributing relief supplies to Dallas-area churches responding to local victims of Hurricane Katrina

WHEN: 10 a.m.; Thursday, September 8. 2005

WHERE: World Vision Dallas Storehouse, 4687 Mint Way, Dallas 75236

CONTACT:

John Yeager (in Dallas), (425) 765-9845 (cell)

Dean R. Owen (253) 815-2103 (office); (888) 734-8938 (24-hour pager)

About World Vision

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. For more information, visit: www.worldvision.org

Media Contact:

Dean R. Owen

Director, Office of Media Relations, Advocacy & Communications

Phone 253.815.2103

Toll-free, 24-hour pager: 888.734.8938

Fax 253-815-3446

dowen@worldvision.org

www.worldvision.org

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