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Religious Groups Call for Aid and Debt Relief for Puerto Rico and Dominica

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category international | economics and finance | news report author Sunday October 22, 2017 23:49author by Kate Zeller - Jubilee USA Report this post to the editors

More than 130 faith communities across the United States are praying and acting for hurricane victims ‎during religious services this weekend.

More than 130 faith communities across the United States are praying and acting for hurricane victims ‎during religious services this weekend. Religious groups are calling for debt relief and "no strings attached" reconstruction aid for hurricane-hit islands.

"Islands like Puerto Rico and Dominica are in critical need of reconstruction funds," said Eric LeCompte, Executive Director of the religious development organization Jubilee USA. "Debt relief is a crucial part of aid for islands affected by hurricanes."

Churches and Temples across the United States are participating in prayers and actions for hurricane victims a part of Jubilee USA's "Jubilee Weekend."

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