Get to the Point, Volume XIX, Issue 6

GET TO

THE POINT T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E N C C C A T L A N T I C R E G I O N

F R I D A Y , A P R I L 1 2 , 2 0 1 3

V O L U M E X I X , I S S U E 6

A Moosicorn Tale The Moose 1 team discovers its true identity

Alumni Spotlight Steve Thomas , Corps Member

Class XVIII, Atlantic Region

Health & Wellness Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

Learn how animals reduce your stress level

New ‘AmeriStars’ Section Spotlights on Class XIX Corps Members

MEMBER STATEMENT

I’m a member of the National Civilian Community Corps, an AmeriCorps

Program. N-Triple-C members are 18 to 24 and spend 10 months getting things

done for America while developing their own leadership. We serve on teams

to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters, build homes, and

help the environment.

To learn more or apply, visit AmeriCorps.gov/NCCC or call 1.800.942.2677

CONTACT THE ATLANTIC REGION COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE

Sam McKenzie, Community Relations Specialist (CRS)

Phone: 202.528.3755 ● Email: [email protected]

Mona Hillstrand, Assistant Community Relations Specialist (ACRS)


Ben Dillon, Community Relations Support Team Leader (CRSTL)


Get to the Point is a weekly newsletter edited and designed by Ben Dillon, CRSTL

Facebook.com/NCCCAtlanticRegion

3 Feature Story

In the Beginning: A Moosicorn

Tale. The Moose 1 team

discovers its identity and sets a

standard of excellence.

5 Alumni Spotlight

Steve Thomas, Class XVIII

Atlantic Region Corps Member

7 Bulletin Board

Vehicle Safety Tips

ISP Update

8 Health & Wellness

How animals can reduce your

stress level

10 AmeriStars

11 Shout Outs

12 Gallery

14 Team Project Map

↑ Top: Members of Raven 4 and Buffalo 1 stand amidst a pile of

garbage and debris they cleared from Floyd Bennett Field, a

park in New York City overseen by the National Park Service.

← Cover: The Moose 1 team has come to embody the spirit of

the “Moosicorn,” a majestic and rare creature whose purpose is

to “get things done” and crash through any obstacle in its path.

ISSUE IN THIS

GET TO THE POINT / APRIL 12, 2013 3

FEATURE

M oose 1 team members began Corps Training

Institute not realizing what they truly are:

majestic Moosicorns. They wandered around

for the first two weeks, lost in pods. During week three,

they discovered their true selves and exactly where they

belonged in the big picture of AmeriCorps NCCC. They

came together as a team and vowed to be the best at

whatever they do. So far, it’s proving true.

The real adventure began when the Moosicorns went

to Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, for

their Mini-Spike project. There they discovered how to

build boardwalks and how to avoid stripping screws.

The Moosicorns worked so hard and completed so much

that the staff at Cape Henlopen had to find more work

for them to do. They proved to the staff and to them-

selves that they can “get things done.”

Cape Henlopen proved to be quite the trek. The

Moosicorns explored World War II bunkers and

climbed a 75 foot watch tower. They also hiked to anoth-

er watch tower that was sealed shut, only to look

through a window and discover the biggest, ugliest bird

they have ever seen. They made fires in a fire pit, made

s’mores, and sang songs. They played games of “Big

Booty” and learned that unseating the Team Leader

wasn’t going to be easy. They bonded and found that

they could accomplish more by working together.

Transition week was when the conflict began. The

Moosicorns learned they were losing a teammate to the

Phoenix 1 firefighter team. They were sad to see him go,

but they were happy for him and wished him well in his

endeavors. The Moosicorns also learned how stressful it

can be to practice and prepare for a Pre-Deployment

Brief. They practiced and practiced and were able to fly

through without the use of note cards or long pauses. It

tested their flexibility to accomplish things under time

constraints and proved that they are the best at what

they do. (Continued on page 4)

↑ Moose 1 Team Leader Phil

Schwartz (left) uses debris

collected by the team in

Baltimore to mimic the team

mascot, the majestic

Moosicorn, while Corps

Members Nordel Clarke,

Andrew Kingery, and Glenn

Campbell look on.

← Moose 1 replaces

damaged boardwalk stairs

during a Mini-Spike project

with Delaware State Parks.

IN THE BEGINNING: IN THE BEGINNING: IN THE BEGINNING:

A MOOSICORN TALEA MOOSICORN TALEA MOOSICORN TALE

4 APRIL 12, 2013 / GET TO THE POINT

(Continued from page 3) A few days later, the Moosicorns

said their goodbyes to other teams and started on their

short journey to the Allima Institute in Baltimore. They

found their living quarters to be more than they expected

and were excited to explore the 20-acre property. The

Moosicorns discovered fields and huge trees and vines—

tons and tons of vines. Never have the Moosicorns seen so

many vines in their lives.

So what did they do as soon as they started work? They

pulled and cut those vines out. No abundance of vines

would interfere with the Moosicorns mission. They also

found litter—lots and lots of litter. They cleaned it up with-

in a day—32 bags full. This led to the idea for a Day of Ser-

vice on which the Moosicorns would organize volunteers to

address the issue of litter. No task has proven too small or

too big for the mighty Moosicorns.

When the Assistant Team Leader returned from fire-

fighter training on the second week, she drew up plans to

make an area for the Allima Institute’s Nature Retreat. Un-

der her instruction, the Moosicorns began to clear away

fields of vines and started creating trails and an area for a

campfire. They worked hard and made use of everything

they were given for the task. On top of trail building and

vine killing, the Moosicorns kept up with general mainte-

nance of the property.

When the Moosicorns weren’t working, they explored.

They explored the living quarters of light houses and the

decks of ships, and they discovered that submarines are

not meant for tall people. They went to Baltimore’s cele-

brated Inner Harbor and shopping malls and found out a

little bit about the culture of the city.

The Moosicorns began to grow comfortable with their

surroundings and the lifestyle in Baltimore. Then, during

the third week, they were uprooted and sent to Washing-

ton, D.C. There they discovered the joys of hostels and

FIRST Robotics. The Moosicorns enjoyed the new, comfy

bunk beds and multiple showers. When they started work-

ing for FIRST Robotics, they realized that they were doing

something a lot of other Corps Members don’t get to do.

They witnessed the capabilities of robots created by

high school students, from throwing Frisbees to climbing

pyramids. They worked long days, sometimes more than

10 hours, but it was worth it in the end. They had catered

meals provided for them and even had a celebratory dinner

with the project sponsor. They met and worked with Amer-

iCorps VISTA members and a lot of other different volun-

teers. It was exciting, different and a whole lot of fun.

The last day of being in Washington, D.C., the Moosi-

corns discovered they were losing another teammate. He

was asked to serve on a composite team for disaster relief

and he accepted. The team went back to Baltimore the day

before Easter, happy that they were able to experience

FIRST Robotics but also a little bit sad because of their

teammate leaving.

On Easter Sunday, the Health and Wellness Liaisons

gave Easter gifts to the whole team and they were merry.

Then the time came to tell their teammate goodbye and

hugs were shared all around.

The Moosicorns are all about hugs, laughter, good times

and hard work. As a team, they will continue to bond, to

grow, to prosper, and last and best of all, to “get things

done.”

FEATURE

“The Moosicorns are all

about hugs, laughter, good

times and hard work.”

Moose 1 member Carissa Domenech

displays the signature Moose Unit

antlers during the FIRST Robotics

competition in Washington, D.C.


ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

← Thomas on a wildland

firefighting assignment with

composite team Phoenix 4.

↑ Thomas and Moose 4

teammate Courtney

Strother paint door frames

at YMCA Camp Lincoln in

Kingston, N.H.

↓ Thomas utilizes his sawyer

training to cut brush at the

Albany Pine Bush Preserve

while leading composite

team Firefox 2.

Why did you join AmeriCorps NCCC?

I joined AmeriCorps NCCC for a lot of rea-

sons: to help people, to learn new things, to

challenge myself, to travel, and also to get

back on my feet—literally! I spent a year work-

ing a desk job with AmeriCorps VISTA, and

sitting still just isn't my thing. I'm an active

person, and that's one of the things I found

most appealing about NCCC.

What was your favorite or most inter-

esting project as a Corps Member?

I don't want this to sound like a cop-out, but

it's hard to pick a favorite project. Even the

projects I didn't like at the time harbor some

of my favorite memories from my Corps year.

Some projects were special because of the

work, others because of the people, and others

still because of their locations. But they're all

special, and I can't imagine forgetting any of

them anytime soon.

What were some of your most memora-

ble moments from your service term?

Speaking of memorable moments, eh? I'll nev-

er forget Hurricane Sandy; I don't think any-

one in my Corps class will. It was such a chal-

lenge, not just in terms of the work, but in

coming face-to-face with that level of human

suffering. We were sacrificing everything to

help people as best we could—our minds, our

bodies, our hearts, and our sanity—and there

was still so much need. Every single day was

both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

The flipside of that is the warmth, love, and

camaraderie I felt each time we returned to

campus. I'll never forget that either. It felt like

coming home—like coming back to genuine

hugs from new friends who very quickly be-

came your family. I had no idea that was going

to happen.

What new skills did you gain?

Where do I even start? Firefighting was obvi-

ously all-new. So was sawyer training; I had

never even touched a chainsaw until I spent

the better part of two rounds running one.

Construction projects and tool training left me

much handier and more confident when it

comes to home improvement projects. There's

not much I won't dive into anymore, because

most of the time, that's the only choice I had

in NCCC. Hopefully Corps Members have fig-

ured that out by now.

(Continued on page 6)

STEVE THOMAS CLASS XVIII ATLANTIC REGION


ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

(Continued from page 5)

What advice would you give to current

Corps Members?

My advice to Corps Members is to make the

most of their year. The whole year should be

treated as an adventure—one that most will be

unable to experience again. NCCC is an in-

credible opportunity for growth and develop-

ment, but that growth isn't mandatory.

Lots of people go through the program just

punching the clock and watching the calendar.

Don't be one of those people—take advantage

of your opportunity to get healthy, to learn

and try new things, to go to new places and to

experience as much as you possibly can in 10

short months. Don't waste it.

How did NCCC impact your future

plans or career path?

Part of the reason I joined NCCC was to avoid

a “career path,” but I can do “future plans.”

For example, like a lot of people, I aspire to

join the Peace Corps. NCCC not only makes

me a more competitive applicant, but it also

helped to prepare me for the challenges that

await me in overseas service.

NCCC also opened up a lot of other doors

for me. I've always seen myself as someone

who will live “here and there” and do “this and

that,” and AmeriCorps showed me a number

of things I can do to make that happen. I can

spend a season doing wildland firefighting or

working with state or national parks. Or I can

explore being a farmhand through the

WWOOFing network, which I learned about

through AmeriCorps. In fact, the only reason I

know about what I'm doing next is because of

a fellow Corps Member in NCCC.

How have you continued your pledge to

service beyond your Corps year?

I had no idea how easy it would be to continue

serving after AmeriCorps. I had always been

intimidated at the thought of volunteering for

my local Habitat for Humanity chapter here in

Cincinnati, but since leaving AmeriCorps, I

volunteer there for a full day once a week.

Part of that is because I love it, and part of

it is to prepare me for Bike & Build—a 4,000-

mile bike ride across the United States that

raises money and awareness for the affordable

housing crisis in this country. Along the way,

we stop in about a dozen communities to as-

sist housing charities on their build sites,

which is old-hat for an NCCC alum like me.

Bike & Build combines two things I'm pas-

sionate about in cycling and service and gives

me a new way to travel the country while do-

ing good for others—not so much different

than NCCC. You can find out more about Bike

& Build at bikeandbuild.org and check out my

rider profile at bikeandbuild.org/rider/6796.

↑ Thomas assists with

disaster response logistics

and operations from a Red

Cross office in New Jersey

shortly after Hurricane

Sandy in November 2012.

↓ Thomas practices using a

drip torch during wildland

firefighter training in Kinston,

N.C. in March 2012.

“Take advantage of your

opportunity to get healthy, to

learn and try new things, to go

to new places and to experience

as much as you possibly can...”


BULLETIN BOARD

Nearing the end of Round 1,

the Buffalo Unit has pulled

away with a three percent

lead in ISP hours.

ISP Hours Complete

Buffalo: 17 %

Moose: 14 %

Raven: 13 %

“Help others and give something

back. I guarantee you will

discover that while public

service improves the lives and

the world around you, its

greatest reward is the

enrichment and new meaning it

will bring your own life.”

- Arnold Schwarzenegger

Vehicle Safety Tip of the Week Check the radiator for leaks. Antifreeze has

a sweet aroma and taste which pets find particularly appealing. As little as a half

teaspoon of the stuff can kill an average-size cat, and eight ounces will do in a 75-

pound dog. There's no substance that you can add to antifreeze to make it less

appealing to animals, but antifreeze made

with propylene glycol instead of the usual ethylene glycol is about a third as toxic.

Chandler, The Dragon Warrior


HEALTH & WELLNESS

By Laura Tuck, Counselor

A s I read the Weekly Progress Reports, I am so

excited to see that many of you are providing

your service to our shelter animals and partners. Much

has been written and studied about the human-animal

connection.

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Please

remember to “Go Orange for Animals.” This is a month-

long celebration of the ASPCA’s Charter which began in

1866. The ASPCA was the first humane organization in

the Western Hemisphere. Founded by Henry Bergh, the

mission was to “provide effective means for the preven-

tion of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”

Take the pledge to fight animal cruelty at www.aspca.org

Now, a few minutes on animals and our health, as April

is also National Stress Awareness Month.

When you are thinking about ways to reduce your

stress in life, techniques like meditation, yoga and jour-

naling your gratitude come to mind. But have you consid-

ered animals as stress-reducers?

Animals/Pets Can:

Improve your mood. It is virtually impossible to be in

a bad mood when a pair of loving puppy eyes meets

yours or when your cat rubs against your hand. A re-

cent study found that men with AIDs who did not own

a pet were three times more likely to be depressed.

Control blood pressure better than drugs. Groups of

New York stockbrokers with high blood pressure who

got dogs or cats were found to have lower blood pres-

sure and heart rates than those who did not get pets.

Encourage you to get out and get exercise. Whether

we walk our dogs because they need it or are more

likely to enjoy a walk with a companion, dog owners

do spend more time walking than non-pet owners.

Because exercise is great stress management, owning

a dog can be credited with increasing this benefit.

Help with social support. Walking a dog gives people

more reason to stop and talk.

Stave off loneliness and provide unconditional love.

Pets can be there for you in ways that people cannot.

They offer love and companionship and comfortable

silences, they keep secrets and are excellent snugglers.

Nursing home residents report feeling less loneliness

when visited by dogs than when they spent time with

people!

Reduce stress sometimes more than people. Research

shows that people experienced less stress then when a

supportive friend or spouse was present.

How Dogs Spread Happiness

Science is only beginning to understand the intrinsic rela-

tionship we have with dogs. The mere act of petting a dog

causes a chain of events. The neurotransmitters (message

centers) in our brain do a happy dance. It is involuntary.

We just feel good. When we feel good, we smile, and guess

what? Those neurotransmitters fire up again.

When you are petting a dog, a hormone called oxytocin

kicks into high gear. Oxytocin is the “cuddle hormone”

which helps decrease cortisol, a hormone related to stress

and anxiety. Some doctors might even suggest that petting

a dog is better for you than taking Prozac. Recent studies

show that people supplemented with oxytocin heal faster.

This might explain partially the benefits of therapy dogs.

(Continued on page 9)

De-stress with Canine & Feline Friends


M A K E T H E M O S T O F Y O U R $ 4 . 7 5

Prep Time: 30 Min

Cook Time: 30 Min

Ingredients (Serves 6)

4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

4 tsp. curry powder

4 tsp. garam masala

1 (1 in.) piece fresh ginger root,

peeled and minced

2 tsp. salt

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans,

rinsed and drained

1 (15 oz ) can peas, drained

1 (14 oz) can coconut milk

Directions

1. Place potatoes into a large pot

and cover with salted water. Bring

to a boil over high heat, then

reduce heat to medium-low,

cover, and simmer until just

tender, about 15 minutes. Drain

and allow to steam dry for a

minute or two.

2. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil

in a large skillet over medium

heat. Stir in the onion and garlic;

cook and stir until the onion has

softened and turned translucent,

about 5 minutes. Season with

cumin, cayenne pepper, curry

powder, garam masala, ginger,

and salt; cook for 2 minutes more.

Add the tomatoes, garbanzo

beans, peas, and potatoes. Pour in

the coconut milk, and bring to a

simmer. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes

before serving.

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

HEALTH & WELLNESS

(Continued from page 8)

There have been many anecdotal studies of dogs visiting

children’s hospitals and seemingly promoting healing.

Even the simple act of taking a dog for walk is healthful.

Alan Beck states that “dogs are a social lubricant”. That’s a

fancy way of saying you are more likely to stop and chat

with people when our have a wagging tail at the end of the

leash. All dog owners know that strangers would not give

you a second glance much less stop and chat would if you

have a dog. Knowing that people might smile when you

walk a dog might just mean that dog walking is a simple

way to spread a little bit of happiness.

No wonder the presence of dogs in a community is con-

sidered an important barometer of quality of life.

John O’Hurley, host of the National Dog Show states

“When a dog wags his tail, it is connected to his heart.”

Apparently those tail wags are connected to our hearts and

heads as well.

Those who know your counselor know that she first in-

troduces herself as the proud mother of Dante, the bad

schnauzer whose name means “King of the House.” This is

in tribute to my “canine son” who gave me so many hours

of unconditional love, stress relief and 1 million walks in

his almost 11 years.

I will daily remember that, as my Corps Members,

many of you have left behind your canine and cat families.

As a social worker and counselor, one does not have to tell

me of the healing power of pets, nor the connection be-

tween abuse, neglect and violence

of animals and people. I too

grew up in one of those homes

when there was fear and vio-

lence; this was never directed

towards the dog brothers who

shared my home.

This is reminding you that I

thank you daily for your sac-

rifices. Please get out there

and serve those home-

less and abused pets!


AMERISTARS

Kayla Hanson

Buffalo 2 • Denver, Colo.

Why did you join AmeriCorps?

I joined AmeriCorps because I want to

travel the States, meet new people,

and work outdoors.

What would you like to do after

AmeriCorps?

After AmeriCorps, I would like to go to

school for either holistic health or

environmental studies.

What is your most prized possession?

My health.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy visiting mountain towns and

listening to live music.

What is your favorite quote?

“Being wealthy is having options.”

- My Dad

DeLano “DJ” Jenkins

Moose 3 • Chicago, Ill.

What is your most prized possession?

My life.

Do you have an AmeriFriend you can

rely on or confide in?

Yes, my team; Meganne Radway,

Shane Tulp, Jason, Courtney, Laura

Tuck, Aaron Rosales, LaQuine

Roberson, and Megan Hill.


Football, basketball, and PT.

What are you going to do after

AmeriCorps?

Join the US Army and the FBI.

If you were an animal, what kind of

animal would you be and why?

A Pit Bull because they can be nice

and vicious, just like me.

Amir Matthews

Raven 4 • Oly, Wash.

Who are you?

I’m Amir. I’m a little tall and thin, I’m a

guy and I’m an introvert.. I’m not

categorically introverted, though I’m

solitary and somewhat of a loner.

If you had one wish, what would it be?

I’d wish for the ability to control time.

If you could travel anywhere for free,

where would you go?

Iceland.

If you were an animal, what kind of

animal would you be?

An owl.


Crafty things, biking, reading,

camping, exploring random, new

places, and many outdoor activities.

Reintroducing the AmeriStar Spotlight: To allow Corps Members to get to know each other better, Get to the Point will

periodically feature three Class XIX Corps Members. Each team’s Health and Wellness Liaison has been provided with

AmeriStar questionnaires, which should be completed by each team member and returned to Laura Tuck. The answers

from these questionnaires are used for the AmeriStar spotlights.


Dragon 1

Have you worked at a Boys and

Girls Club before? How about

fourteen of them? ‘Cause that’s

what we will be doing all across

the fine state of Delaware, next

round! ETR1 is getting things

done!

Raven 5: Not as much as you miss

your mom. YAHHHH! P.S. R2 TL

is counting down the days ’til she

reunites with R5 TL!

A very special shout out to Raven 1

and 4. Thank you for helping us

out with ISPs. We love you guys!

Meg Wheeler, thank you for

Sunday night dinner; your parents

rock!

Buffalo 1

We hope you are getting your

paper work done! Much love!

Raven Four is sending out a

valentine to all our fellow teams!

Love you all!

Moose 1

Dragon 1 (a.k.a. Jersey Dragon

Warriors) would like to shout out

the other teams who are doing

amazing work. Keep pushing

through and know that spring

break and transition are right

around the corner!!!

Jason had a little moose, little

moose, little moose,

Jason had a little moose that

served to get things done.

And when the moose had served all

day, served all day, served all day,

When the moose had served all

day, it would play and have fun.

But this moose was a special

moose, special moose, special

moose,

This moose was a special moose,

with antlers and a horn.

It worked hard to be the best, be

the best, be the best,

It worked hard to be the best; it

was a Moosicorn!

Buffalo 4 has finally made it to the

last part of their project after a lot

of good work with the Girl Scouts

of Chesapeake Bay. We are excited

to get to work for the next two

weeks at Winterthur Museum and

return to everyone else soon!

Buffalo 4

SHOUT OUTS

Raven 1

Raven 2

Raven 4

Buffalo 3

Moose 3

Moose 3 would like to give a shout

out to Buffalo 1 and their amazing

team leader Jeff! We have gotten

to meet up a few times with their

team and they are all really

awesome! Keep up the good work

and we will see you soon!

Moose 4

Moose Force shout-out to Natalie

Hillmann and Alyse Kearns! We

know you’re both doing great work

and we miss you both dearly. We

can’t wait to have you back with

us!

Moose 5

A haiku from the Caboose:

We put up fences

Our Cabooses worked real hard

We love hibachi


GALLERY

The Why Behind The What Teams engage in service learning to bring depth and meaning to projects. → Raven 4 members meet with Zach

Rosenburg, Founder and CEO of the St.

Bernard Project in New York City.

→ (Bottom) Raven 3 takes a tour of historic

Fort Delaware near Delaware City.

↓ Raven 2 members meet with a city

historian in Newburgh, N.Y.

Not Just Visiting

← Moose Unit Leader Jason

Cangelosi shears invasive

vegetation while visiting Moose

1 at the Allima Institute in

Baltimore.

← Moose Unit Support Team

Leader Emily Tiffany sports

coveralls and a paintbrush

while visiting Moose 1 at the

Allima Institute in Baltimore.


GALLERY

HAMMERS, DRILLS & DRIP TORCHES, OH MY!

↑ Moose 1 arrives to Washington, D.C. for the FIRST Robotics Competition

→ Buffalo 3 members Victor Alvarado and Kadesha Hayes in Baltimore

→ Raven 2 member Skylar Larson with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, N.Y.

→ Buffalo 4 member Kaitlyn Liafsha working on a roof for Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay

→ Raven 5 members Ross Rinehart and Bri Rainey doing roofing work in Meadville, Pa.

↓ Phoenix 1 member Natalie Hillmann igniting a prescribed fire with the Nature

Conservancy in Virginia

For Round 1, Class XIX teams will complete 21 projects in

seven states and the District of Columbia. Four teams are

aiding in recovery from Hurricane Sandy in New York,

while four more teams are doing long-term disaster

recovery work elsewhere in the region.

Additionally, three teams are

completing projects focused

on environmental

stewardship, two teams

are doing urban and

rural development,

and one team is

doing infrastructure

improvement.

Where in the Atlantic Region Are They? Round 1, Week 5

BUFFALO 1

New Rochelle, N.Y.

Habitat for Humanity

Disaster Recovery

BUFFALO 2

Schoharie, N.Y.

Schoharie Area Long Term Recovery

Disaster Recovery

BUFFALO 3

Baltimore, Md.

Rebuilding Together

Infrastructure Improvement

BUFFALO 4

Winterthur, De.

Winterthur Museum

Environmental Stewardship

MOOSE 1

Allima Institute & FIRST Chesapeake

Baltimore, Md.

Urban & Rural Development

MOOSE 2

Orefield, Pa.

Valley Youth House

Disaster Recovery

D.C.

MOOSE 3

New York, N.Y.

World Care Centers

Disaster Recovery

MOOSE 4

Schuylkill Haven, Pa.

Appalachian Coal Country Team


MOOSE 5

Camden, N.J.

Camden Garden Club


PHOENIX 1

Suffolk, Va.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Disaster Response/Env. Stewardship

RAVEN 1

New York, N.Y.

New York Cares

Disaster Recovery

RAVEN 2

Newburgh, N.Y.

Habitat for Humanity


RAVEN 3

Lewes, De.

Delaware State Parks


RAVEN 4

Brooklyn, N.Y.

St. Bernard Project

Disaster Recovery

RAVEN 5

Meadville, Pa.

Allegheny College Lake Effects

Infrastructure Improvement

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NEW JERSEY

DELAWARE

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Hackensack, N.J.

Volunteer Center of Bergen County

Disaster Recovery

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Get to the Point, Volume XIX, Issue 6