Kerusso donated almost 20,000 T-shirts
imprinted with Christian messages and
designs to the Gulf Coast victims of Hurricane Ike.
Convoy of Hope, a national charity headquartered in Springfield, MO, will be the largest recipient of the donation, receiving 12,000 shirts to benefit its relief efforts in Texas. COH provides resources for community outreach and disaster response in the US and around the world.
“When we saw the devastation on TV, we knew we had to do something,” said
Vic Kennett, President and CEO of Kerusso. “Our workers and staff really pulled together to make this happen, and I’m so proud of our folks. This project is going to make a HUGE difference for the displaced people affected by Ike.”
Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston will also receive a shipment of about 6,000 shirts, with shipping and freight company
FedEx donating the cost of that freight. Kerusso is also working with
Lakewood Church in Houston, one of the largest churches in the United States, pastored by
Joel Osteen, enlarging its relief efforts and capacity.
Vic Kennett, President of Kerusso stands in front a shipment of 12,000
shirts on its way to people affected by Hurricane Ike in Texas.