CC International Disaster Relief New Orleans and Mississippi Winter 2007 – Spring 2008

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.

CC International has deployed over 2000 volunteers from 40 universities Salem State College Univ of the Sciences Philadelphia Harvard Law School St John’s College University of Maryland University of Virginia Emory University University of Memphis University of California, Irvine University of Wisconsin Bucknell University George Washington University Marquette University University of Idaho Columbia of Chicago Northeastern University Dean College Utah State Eastern Washington University MIT Iowa State Eastern Michigan University Dartmouth College Salem State College Northern State University Univ of Nebraska Suffolk University University of Maine City University of New York CUNY Harford College University of Vermont Central Pennsylvania College George Mason University Northern Arizona University Ramapo College Loyola College Mount Union College Southern Methodist University

Project Coordination

Food and Lodging

Camp Life CC International provides a place to sleep, recreation space, wireless internet, meeting space, and 3 meals a day. Rooms are divided by gender, dormitory style, and each has bunks You must bring your own bedding; sheets, pillows, blankets, and/or sleeping bag. Each room is air conditioned. Vegetarian options are available at every meal. During the Breakfast hours we provide sandwiches, fruit, and water for volunteers to pack for lunch.

Work Projects Rebuilding Homes Boys and Girls Clubs Schools After School Programs Tree Planting Parks Animal Shelters Community Organizations

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

Start to Finish

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. Please pack only what you need. There is a laundry facility available.

FUNDRAISING SUPPORT CC International has several programs that have been used successfully by volunteer groups to raise funds for their projects. Please contact us for details.

Contact Information CC International 8345 NW 66th St #7627 Miami FL voice/fax