Hands On USA (see Hands On Network, for its gulf operations)

2010 NOW CALLED
ALL HANDS VOLUNTEERS
Past projects at:
http://hands.org/projects/past-projects/

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6/20: Hands On USA has moved on. Darius and the folks that started the team
are addressing worldwide disasters. When we catch up to them and find out what
they are doing, we'll make an entry for their new operation.

For now, if you're looking for the team that's in Biloxi doing construction,
look for the facility/organization listed as "Hands On Network". They took
off where Hands On USA left off in Biloxi. Good job Darius!! Terra (per email from Hands On)

If you are looking for Darius or the folks that started Hands On USA, contact them via the above numbers.

>As some of you may know, David Campbell, former Pres. of BBNT, founded a
>non-profit organization in the wake of the Tsunami to coordinate volunteer
>activities and take action in the region to help rebuild after the
>disaster.
> That became HandsOnWorldwide. Following Katrina, David and
>HandsOnWorldwide used the expertise gained throughout the Tsunami disaster
>to form and operate formed HandsOnUsa, a post-Katrina relief effort that
>brought together 1500 volunteers to help in the wake of the disaster in
>Mississippi and surounding areas.
>
>David will be leading a discussion for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay
>as part of their Voices of Leadership Luncheon series highlighting his
>experiences with the Post-Katrina relief, and the development of non-profit
>organizations to mobilize change in these and similar disaster affected
>areas.
>
>The discussion will be on June 8 at the Boston Private Bank and Trust
>Company, Ten Post Office Square, Boston, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To
>RSVP contact Mahua Dasgupta at 617-624-8239, or email at events@uwmb.org.
>(There is a PDF announcement as well, but it is too large for the XBBN
>mailing list to send. If anyone wants to see it let me know and I'll send
>it to you.)
>
>Thanks,
>
>Richard
>'95-'99
>

Old Info: (refer to Hands On Network for these roles)

THEY DO MOLD REMOVAL!!!!!
THEY RUN WORKSHOPS ON MOLD REMOVAL AND WILL DO ON SITE TRAINING ALSO.

Althought Hands On is based in Biloxi, they are serving the entire Gulf Coast. Call them if you want work done, like if you need:

- debris removal
- trade workers
- manual labor
- medical staff
- distribution
- office work

They installed a rack of showers at a shelter, for example. They help a lot of peple and have access to many work crews.

www.handsonusa.org

camping available, housing available, must be 21+ or supervised by a guardian.

Message text written by jeff kennan
>Potential Volunteers check this out.... < EMTinTN > 09/27 23:02:04

I just wanted to chime in with a little personal experience. I have been itching to do my part with the Katrina/Rita relief effort ever since it happened. I originally checked in with my local Red Cross facility, but it quickly became clear that I would have to go through a bit of red tape before I would be able to actually get down south and do some good. Thankfully, this past weekend after doing some scrolling through all the posts on Craigslist I came across a little organization called Hands On USA. As soon as I found their website I knew I had hit the jackpot. These people got their feet wet helping the recent tsunami victims. They are serious about doing everything I had hoped to do--getting down and dirty and doing their part to see that as many folks as possible that actually wanted help immmediately could begin working to assist the thousands of people down here that are in need. I was amazed when I called and a live human being actually picked up the phone yesterday. I then
jumped in my truck and drove the eight hours to Biloxi MS. As soon as I arrived I was impressed with the level of friendliness and organization that I found. We are currently in an excellent facility with amenities that are better than I ever dreamed of. If you love a camping type atmosphere and meeting amazing folks from all over the world, this is where you need to be. My first day on the job I was able to assist a medical unit with administering over 150 Tetanus/Diptheria vaccines. The medical unit I was working with will have received a new MASH unit delivered from and soon to be built by the German military. One of the coolest fellas I've met so far is orinally from London. The atmosphere is both unique and the extent of the devastation is overwhelming. One of the greatest needs in this area is debris and more specifically tree clearing and the crews Hand On mobilizes daily are becoming experts at offering their services to anyone who needs it, free of charge. I have met so
many people of all shapes and sizes...Yankees, Rednecks, Treehuggers, Right-Wingers, Left-Wingers, Democrats, Republicans, and every ethnicity you can imagine all working together to help folks in their hour of need. This is unquestionably where it's at (no strings attached).
handsonusa.org

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