INTACT - Americorps NCCC Helps Out!

From left to right: Back Row: Ian Mostrom (Community Enhancement Program Specialist from Iowa), Eric Kriynovick (Assistant Team leader from Ohio), Neal Duran (Corps Ambassador from Oregon), Laura Hoffman (team leader from Minnesota), Will Phelan (Media Representative from North Carolina)
Front Row: Lisa Pint ( Independent Service Coordinator from Minnesota), Jessie Permar (Service Learning Liaison from Altamonte Springs, FL), Annie Lebowitz (Team Editor from California), Kelsie Sowa (Media Representative from Washington)

On March 5, the local community was graced by the addition of nine AmeriCorps* NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) volunteers. The team came to Florida to work with INTACT, St. Lucie's Long Term Recovery Organization to help low income homeowners harden their homes against future hurricanes. The volunteers came from states across the nation and are devoting 10 months of their lives to serving others. Lead by Laura Hoffman from Minnesota, the group worked hard to enhance their construction skills and learn about the importance of hurricane mitigation. In just 7 weeks they installed hurricane shutters for low income families on over 50 homes!

AmeriCorps* NCCC is a full-time 10-month residential service organization for individuals between the ages 18-24. Members will complete 1,700 hours of service on projects that address unmet needs, disaster relief, education and environmental concerns. Anyone interested in participating with AmeriCorps* NCCC please visit www.americorps.gov/nccc for more information or call 1-800-942-2677.

St. Lucie INTACT
437 N 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
772-462-1777
Fax: 772-462-2094