Ursuline Sister of Louisville Carol Curtis, center, worked with volunteers assembling water filtration systems in Erwin, Tenn., Oct. 2.
Ursuline Sister of Louisville Carol Curtis, center, worked with volunteers assembling water filtration systems in Erwin, Tenn., Oct. 2.

Local Efforts Provide Aid to Hurricane Survivors

A local nonprofit that specializes in water purification and a Louisville parish have been busy helping to ensure clean water and cold-weather gear flow to Hurricane Helene survivors.

They’re working through St. Michael the Archangel Church in Erwin, Tenn., and with the Glenmary Home Missioners who serve the parish.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Ruby Thomas.

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