CC International

Alternative Break Atlanta
Winter 2009 - Spring 2010

Placing volunteers where they are needed most

Although the damage reports are still coming in it is clear the flooding in Georgia will require a long term recovery effort. Early estimates are that at least 5,000 families throughout metro Atlanta have lost homes and belongings because of flooding. That number may rise. That number may rise, but our city was not prepared for such a disaster. With just around 10% of flood victims having flood insurance, Atlanta's homelessness problem, which was on the rise prior to the disaster will only get worse.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the floods were a "once in 500 years flood," meaning the odds of such a thing happening are less "than 0.2 percent in any given year." "It is epic!" said Brian McCallum, assistant director for the USGS Water Science Center in Georgia. "The USGS can reliably say just how bad these floods were."

Food and Lodging

We provide:

• A Place to Sleep
• Recreation Space
• Internet Access
• Clean and sanitary showers and bathrooms
• Meeting space
• Three meals per day with a vegetarian option
• Project Coordination
• Tools and Safety Equipment

Work Projects

Volunteers will work with partner organizations to complete housing related projects including installing drywall, painting, yard work, and other construction activities on homes.

We will also provide assistance to various non-profit organizations that provide food, clothing, health care, to individuals and families.

Educational organizations
We will work with Head Start, in school programs and after school programs, conduct disaster preparedness workshops, etc.

Parks and Natural Areas
Volunteers will work to restore wildlife habitat, stream clean ups, debris clean up, and other projects in area parks and natural areas.

Tools and Safety Gear

CC International supplies all tools and safety equipment needed to complete assigned projects

Quotes

"I was very impressed by your extremely effective and well organized program's ability to maximize the efforts of an array of different groups to make real progress in the area."

-- Kevin Sinusas
U Va Alt Break coordinator

What to Bring

• Sleeping bag & pillow
• Bath Towel
• Mosquito repellent with DEET & Sunscreen
• Comfortable HARD SOLED work shoes
• Sun visor, hat or head covering
• Pair of long pants and a long-sleeved shirt (light weight fast drying fabrics are best)
• Water bottle for use on work site
• Shower shoes
• Flashlight and batteries
• Temperatures January - April occasionally drop to freezing at night. So bring a jacket for mornings and evenings.

If you would like to volunteer please contact:

CCInternational
8345 NW 66th St #7627
Miami FL 33166
212-208-2522 voice/fax
communitycollaborations@gmail.com