SEND A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO THE FAMILIES OF HAITI AND CHILE...
Cards of Care….is a simple way for American children and their parents to touch the hearts of Haitians & Chileans . The National Disaster Recovery Fund, managed by Volunteer USA Foundation, launched the project recognizing the need to provide hope and comfort in many months and years ahead as Haiti begins a long journey of recovery.
Simply send handmade cards and letters to show your love and support. We'll make sure they get to the people of Haiti & Chile through outreach at hospitals, shelters, schools and non-profit groups.Please mail your messages of hope to:
Volunteer USA Foundation Cards of Care
5970 SW 1st Lane
Ocala, FL 34474
*Please be sure to provide your name and contact information with your card/message.
Volunteer USA is also providing a free lesson plan to help teachers use the Haitian earthquake and other real-life disasters as examples of how Americans assist with humanitarian and recovery efforts, as well as provide a platform to discuss the need for all families to develop and practice personal disaster plans. Click here to download and print educational materials.
In addition, the National Disaster Recovery Fund provides a coordinated strategy to make sure disaster funds raised for long-term recovery efforts go where they are needed most. We commit to care for families during the months, and even years, that it may take to rebuild and reclaim their lives. Join us in our partnership. Together, we will approach disasters in a way that doesn't just offer a quick-fix bandage, but aims for a full recovery.
For additional details, click here to view Cards of Care for Haiti press release.