Katrina's Kids: Ongoing Support for Children Impacted by Disaster
Mission Statement:
CC International deploys volunteers where they are needed most and gets the most value out of each volunteer hour through effective management and comprehensive logistical support. Children who suffer through the displacement and loss associated with disaster need ongoing support. They are less likely to finish high school, more likely to have problems with drugs and alcohol, and are in need of ongoing support that builds coping skills. The Katrina's Kids project brings volunteers to disaster impacted communities and works with schools, head start programs, and after school programs.
Location Selection
CC International visits disaster impacted communities each fall to determine where volunteers will be needed most during upcoming winter and spring breaks. We announce project locations and other details by the end of September.
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
Work Projects
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- After School Programs
- Environmental Projects
- Parks
- Community Organizations
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
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