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Take a look at all of our ongoing projects!
Community Development, Sustainable Farming, Support for local artisans
Youth development, environmental restoration, hunger, homelessness
Rural community development, sustainable agriculture, poverty, Environmental Restoration
Clean water, housing, rural agriculture
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Ecosystem Restoration and Community Service
Ecosystem Restoration and Community Service
Ecosystem Restoration and Community Service
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I really enjoyed the chance to get out and really do some work and see the progress we made. It gave me a chance to see what kind of things I will be doing for the rest of my life as an Environmental Science major."
Take a look at this great article written by a Community Collaborations volunteer from Pratt Institute
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Shifting From A 'Me' To 'We' Mentality How Community Service has put me on the Path to Becoming a Small Piece of the Larger Community.
Alexa Telano in Ideas on Aug 4, 2015
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READ THE ARTICLEÂ HERE
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The Times Article
by Robert Rhoden
The historic Louisiana Flood of 2016 did not discriminate in sending its wave of misery across south Louisiana. Twenty of the state's 64 parishes were included in the federal government's disaster declarations, and an estimated 30,000 people were forced from their homes.
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Drone over Louisiana Shows the Extent of the Flood
Although the Louisiana's Flood has proven to be one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, there is minimal news coverage and volunteer efforts.
Time Article
By Mahita Gajanan
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Drone footage of flooding near Interstate 12 in Hammond, Louisiana,
posted to YouTube
on Saturday shows rainwater affecting entire neighborhoods, partially submerging cars, trucks and houses. The areas most affected by flooding include Tangipahoa, St. Helena, East Baton Rouge and Livingston, according to the
Associated Press
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We need Volunteer Teams Fall, Winter and Spring
Space is limited.
The Volunteers from Keene State College took the time after their trip to write about their alternative spring break in more detail!
Please take a moment to read about their experience below.
Keene State Blog Entry-Guatemala Alt Break
Rolling in the Deep...Dirt
 Rolling around
in the dirtand drinking freshly squeezed lemonade straight from the farmer's trees, brought us back to when we were younger, when life was all about playing in the sun and being with the ones you love. Though we have only spent four days in the country of Guatemala, we have come to realize that these people truly have life figured out. Happiness isn't about having the newest iPhone or pair of UGG boots, instead it is about simply being, being one with nature and taking the time to appreciate the small things in life. As we were caked in dirt, riding home in the back of a pick up truck, we all looked at one another and spoke about how we were truly enjoying our time here, and had no desire to go back to the states any time soon. We worked hard helping a local family set up a self-sustaining system which would allow them to produce fertilizer for their gardens and
methane gas for cooking. Somewhat sore and sunburned from being under the sun digging massive holes and shoving dirt for hours, we were all still content. There really isn't any other way to explain it. There was not one complaint as we road back to our house, because we were confident that we bettered these people, people that have taken us in with open arms. Every interaction with Guatemalan folks has been pleasant.
From the mouthwatering home cooked meals where families opened up their homes, to strangers in the street yelling "hola" as we walk by, we feel as though we have become a part of this community. We hope that the rest of our time spent here can continue to benefit the community in which has already taught us so much.
-Kateland Dittig & Hannah Gagnon
Keene State Volunteers
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