Florida Hurricane Disaster Relief
Community Collaborations International is currently assessing damages caused by Hurricane Idalia as well as the continuing recovery from Hurricane Ian. CCI will be selecting the location for its volunteer facility in the coming weeks. We will begin deploying volunteer teams after Thanksgiving and will continue to be there through the end of April.
Our top priority is providing direct relief to individuals and families who have been displaced by the flooding. We also provide support to local community organizations such as food banks, free clothing outlets, and schools struggling to meet the increased needs of families and elderly impacted by the storm.
Accommodations
Volunteer Facility Info
We will be setting up volunteer facilities in school buildings, church buildings, gymnasiums, government buildings, college campuses, Boy Scout camps, and other spaces made available to us by local agencies and organizations.
All CCI facilities must meet or exceed the standards set by the Red Cross for a Temporary Emergency Evacuation Shelter.
- Safe and Comfortable Sleeping Areas
- Clean and Sanitary Showers and Bathrooms
- Internet Access
- Meeting Space
Meals
We offer a vegetarian option at all meals and accommodate any dietary restrictions discussed with the team.
Breakfast is continental style with bagels, breads, butter, cream cheese, peanut butter and jelly as well as a variety of cold and hot cereal plus fruit.
Most teams carry their lunch with them to their volunteer project. After you have your breakfast you’ll have a chance to make a brown bag lunch with a choice of turkey, cheese, tuna, peanut butter, jelly sandwich with chips and fruit.
Hot dinner is served each evening with a salad bar. The kitchen closes after supper please respect the need to have food available for our meals.
Each Volunteer Team will alternate sending volunteers to help in the kitchen for meal preps and clean up.
Projects
- Flood Clean Up
- Reconstruction
- Environmental Restortation
- Food Banks / Soup Kitchens
- Furniture Banks
- Free Clothing Outlets
- After School / Head State Programs
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- Community Support for Elderly and People with Special Needs
Project Service Fee
The project service fee covers the cost of lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, project coordination, tools, safety equipment, project supplies, and insurance. $68.00 per person per day. (Transportation is not included) Fill out a volunteer team sign up form to get started.