Mississippi Gulf Coast Biloxi, MS 14.5hrs (912mi) from Elmhurst by Coach Bus Average temperature in March about 70 degrees.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Biloxi, MS 14.5hrs (912mi) from Elmhurst by Coach Bus Average temperature in March about 70 degrees

Why They Need Our Help More storm damage by Hurricane Katrina than New Orleans, but often overlooked Recent oil spill nearly ruined their economy Between Katrina & oil spill, do not have the money or resources to rebuild Enough debris after storm to fill football stadium 97 stories high

Culture & Activities Heavily influenced by New Orleans culture – Blues music – Large seafood industry Lighthouse & Hurricane Katrina memorial 26 miles of beaches Museums Outdoor activities Shopping Cosmic Bowling

Population: Hispanic Native American Anglo 23% live below the poverty level Chance to work on an adobe home!

 We’ll be flying!  We’ll be cooking!  Except for one meal provided by the Homeowners  … which means we’ll most likely meet the homeowners!  Staying in a Church

 year old Pueblo  Earthship Communities  River Rafting  Hiking  Hot Springs  Art Community  Cultural & Historical Tours & Museums

New Horizons, Habitat For Humanity Americus, Georgia Originally part of Habitat International has built houses in Sumter County since In 1992, Habitat created the Sumter County Initiative, a program designed to eliminate poverty housing throughout Sumter County. Since that time the New Horizons affiliate has built over 480 houses.

Americus Original Site of Habitat for Humanity Home to Habitat for Humanity International Headquarters ReStore Anderson POW memorial Habitat for Humanity Global Village

Americus Stopping in Nashville, TN Housing: Volunteer Center or University Campus – Georgia Southwestern State University Building Houses, Working at the ReStore, and having FUN!

John’s Island, SC -934 miles away from Elmhurst College -Group of 25 people -Staying in Volunteer Houses -30 minutes from Downtown Charleston -Area is in great need of affordable housing due to generations of being separated from the mainland and having an influx of development on the islands.

-Oldest and 2 nd Biggest city in South Carolina estimated population: 124,593 -Fastest growing city in SC. The population has went up almost 30% since 2000 and has nearly doubled from the last years. -Known as the “Holy City” for the many churches that dominate the city’s skyline. -The entire downtown area of Charleston is registered as a National Historical Landmark. Charleston has over 3,000 buildings classified as historic.

-Beaches 5 minutes away from volunteer houses. -Kayaking -Many historic buildings and spots to visit in downtown Charleston. -Ft. Sumter: The site of the first shots of the Civil War lies in Charleston Bay.

Ft. Sumter