CAN-DO is currently planning our next major initiatives.
Our ambition is to revisit two regions where we feel that CAN-DO
resources can be instrumental in improving the daily lives of hundreds.
A return trip to Sri Lanka in the fall will see the completion of
several recovery projects in Galle, and surrounding villages, initially implemented in
2005 after Tsunami. Read more
I arrived in Biloxi, MI and was, once again, blown away by the absolute destruction and once again, like Sri Lanka, shocked at the lack of urgency and deficiency of media attention and overall lack of coverage. After a month of remaining patient and optimistic, the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita grow desperate as the rest of us watch news reports of bureaucracy, greed, irresponsible reporting and these prolonged discussions over common sense problems that are not being resolved because of obvious RED TAPE. The media needs to shift their coverage to the priorities and needs of the people and not let this growing tragedy fade from the headlines, which is “their customary practice”. Read more
PET TRANSPORT UPGRADE
In late July CAN-DO obtained a 34′ motor home thanks to the generosity of web-donor, “Ray M.”. Our original plan was to use the motor home as our central office while still on the Gulf Coast. However, after the introduction of our -Pet Evacuation Proposal- to congress, we were eager to put our plan into action.
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THIS TRANSFER WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE GENEROSITY SHOWN BY GREGORY F. THANKS GREG, THIS RESCUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU….THANK YOU!
ek, bob & coz
CAN-DO continues to work with our partners on the ground to help
rescue animals in the Gulf Region. On Saturday, July 22, 2006, we,
along with Gulf Coast SPCA/”Triple R Rescue” began our second animal
transfer. Read more
Budget for 300+ dog transport. (3 seperate transports)
van rental -(3) at $800.00 each =$2400
gas- $3 per/gal @ 16mpg x 3000 miles =562.50 per van =$1687.50
capstar&frontline plus $9 per dog 300dogs =$2700.00
health certificates $10 per animal =$3000.00
incidentials ie water, ice, =$500.00
emergency vet $300.00 per transport =$900.00
Grand total for transporting 300 dogs =$11,187.50
CAN-DO (Compassion into Action Network - Direct Outcome Organization) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that donors can count on to get the job done. From natural disasters to humanitarian crises, we provide critical aid to communities who need it most in a timely and transparent manner. We are not tied down by politics or bureaucracy, and do not delay delivery of lifesaving resources by getting caught up in the red tape. We are dedicated to providing lasting, self-sustainable solutions for people facing some of the world's most critical problems. We go anywhere in the world and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
