CAN-DO, COMPASSION INTO ACTION NETWORK - DIRECT OUTCOME ORGANIZATION
CAN-DO is a direct outcome organization that provides AID and relief in emergency situations. Video footage, photographs and this web site offers documentation of our efforts every step of the way. CAN-DO supporters take pride in watching their generosity directly effect the lives of those in need. We are passionate about our mission and do not get involved in the bureaucracy and greed that only cripples progress and interferes with the well being of those whose lives are effected by disaster... more
Eric Klein, Founder of CAN-DO was honored at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Klein received the "Global Compassion Award" at the first Annual Global Compassion Ball, hosted by Airline Ambassadors, for his work & achievements in philanthropy throughout the world. See Eric's acceptance speech at VirtualVolunteer.tv. Read Press Release.
PROJECT HAITI 2010:
CAN-DO will be on the ground in Haiti on January 16th. We will be organizing and streamlining our supply drop locations, assessment/distribution teams, clearance, security, prioritized assessment of needs, and an effective deployment strategy as aligned to Haiti's top needs.
PROJECT CROW CREEK - 2009:
CAN-DO has recently completed an on-site assessment at the Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota and there are a vast amount of issues needing to be addressed. CAN-DO is focused on working with the local community to meet their immediate survival needs while improving the overall quality of life.
PEARLINGTON PROJECT - 2009 - Finishing 14 Homes by 6/30/09
Since Hurricane Katrina, many families have been forced into FEMA trailers or MEMA cottages. Still, four years later, many homes still sit unfinished because the funding has run dry and the volunteer force has dwindled. The project goal is to finish 14 houses and be able to have these families move back into their new homes no later than set date - June 30th, 2009.
CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS:
CAN-DO has just arrived back after doing an assessment of Cameron Parish on
November 7th, which is located in SW Louisiana. Seven weeks later and this parish has yet to get any answers or aid. We will be posting our assessment video and project outline for any people or organizations that would like to partner on this project. Our goal is to get the word out and bring awareness to SW Louisiana and the struggles they are facing.
IOWA PROJECT:
CAN-DO will be heading back to Iowa to assist with the flood victims on 08/04/08.
The project will be streaming LIVE on VirtualVolunteer.tv and will allow you to watch as donation dollars directly effect those in need.
4,000 MILE TREK TO SAVE NEARLY 100 DOGS FROM BEING DESTROYED:
A shelter in central California is full to capacity w/ 120 dogs and the shelter manager is being required to euthanize all dogs that have been there 60 days or longer. Homes for 84 dogs have been found in Minnesota, so CAN-DO has been asked to facilitate the transportation of nearly 100 dogs from California to Minnesota.
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT:
On Wednesday, September 17th, 2007 the village of Bigogwe in Rwanda, Africa, was hit with heavy rains and the worst flooding they have ever experienced in that area. As a result there are 1,976 people now homeless.
KAGUGU SCHOOL PROJECT:
CAN-DO and IEE has partnered with the Rwandan government to help revamp the Kagugu School, in Kigali, which will be used as a pilot school for the country. This is an historical event and we need your help to ensure that this project is a success.
THE VILLAGE REFORESTATION & ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVE
Christie Communications and Aid Still Required just returned from Sudan where we are developing our Village Reforestation & Advancement Initiative. The project aims to build replicable, community-based models to address desertification and severe environmental degradation through the community-led development of forest belts, sustainable agricultural lands, and vibrant local economies. Desertification is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our times.
CAN-DO CRC PROPOSAL:
Our proposal has received the full support of Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and First Lady Marsha Barbour and been passed through the offices of President Clinton, FEMA, MEMA and heads of federal, state and local agencies throughout the Gulf Coast and Washington DC.
CAN-DO PET EVACUATION PROPOSAL:
This program is a solution to the problems facing animal services before, during and after a disaster. The following program outlines a far-reaching, easily enacted response that can be implemented in any state.
PET EVAC/PROGRESS REPORT UPDATES ON ANIMAL TRANSPORTS
GULF COAST PET EVACUATION UPDATE:
July 26th was established as our departure date. Concern for the late July heat wave forced us to formulate a plan which would allow a maximum number of animals to be moved.