More on NOLA

I am currently in Milwaukee at the AAFCS convention and I am talking a lot about NOLA and what remains to be done there, and there is SO much! So I wanted to drop a quick line here, to let you know of a couple opportunities to help, this a copy of some information from my dear friend Dick Flesher, the amazing man behind Schools Count Corp. www.schoolscountcorp.org

In a few short weeks we'll be heading back to New Orleans with supplies for the students. Preparations are moving forward at an brisk pace as we get set to help the kids. The focus of our efforts this spring and summer has been directed at collecting daily supplies which will enable the students to open the school year with the tools that will enable them to get off to a positive start.

Many of you have aided our various efforts in the past as well as helping us get ready to deliver to in excess of 25 schools this coming August. On this note I would like to offer you the opportunity to load truck(s) and/or to deliver the supplies to the various schools in New Orleans on International Youth Day, August 12th. Here are the two times I need help in the upcoming weeks.

Thursday, July 24th: We will pallet, shrink wrap, and load onto the truck(s) on this day. We will need 12-15 people to do this. We'll do this in Willowbrook, Illinois. We'll load in the morning though I'm not sure of the time as the truck(s) have to first go to Walmart. I'll get back with you on the time. We will work rain or shine as the truck is on a tight schedule to get to the warehouse in NOLA by Sat., July 26th.

Sunday, Aug. 10 - Wed., Aug. 13: On Sunday we'll travel to New Orleans via air or ground (your choice). Airfare is around $300 round trip. You would be responsible for this cost. I can pick you up at the airport in New Orleans. On Monday, Aug. 11th we'll pick up smaller trucks in NOLA and load them at the warehouse. On Tuesday, Aug. 12th we'll deliver to the various schools throughout the city. Our plan is to come home on Wed., Aug. 13th. I will need around 12-16 people for this part of our initiative. I will cover you hotel cost (2-3 per room) for the three nights. If people don't want to fly down perhaps a few of us can drive down. I am certain we can work out transportation as we go forward.

Please let me know if you can help on either of these occasions. Also, let me know if you have questions or need more information. I am appreciative of your consideration of this volunteer opportunity and would be most grateful for your help. I can assure you that everyone associated with the schools in New Orleans would be grateful for your assistance.

Thanks!
Dick

So on that note, if you would like to help, please email me or if you know me, give me a call! I would love to arrange for some help! I would also love to share the New Orleans experience with you... Dawn