Star Herald - Economic downturn puts demand on Catholic Charities, charitable giving: "With the economic downturn, families are feeling the pain of loss of retirement income, job loss, and even home foreclosure. State budgets have been hit hard and shortfalls have worsened, jeopardizing programs relied on by children, the elderly and disabled.
A fall 2008 Associated Press survey of all 50 states, for example, found that significant numbers of poor children, the disabled and the elderly would lose health coverage, dental care, and name-brand prescription drugs through state budget cuts.
These reductions, along with increased need, have resulted in a growing demand for services provided by private, religious and charitable organizations, including Catholic Charities."
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