Community Service Projects
AMERIND supports a variety of activities in Indian Country. Here a just a few examples of our outreach efforts:
AMERIND Promise Volunteers
The AMERIND Promise Volunteers is a group of AMERIND employees that support programs within the Native American communities. AMERIND Promise Volunteers' goal is to positively impact communities where economic and educational challenges may be barriers to success. The program is also a promise of AMERIND employees to give something back to their communities.
Annual Contribution Goal: 1,000 points
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Fire Safety
AMERIND (in collaboration with the Native American Fire Prevention Task Force) provided numerous fire prevention kits to member housing authorities. The kits were sent to educate and promote the use of fire safety materials.
2008 Annual Contribution: $5,300
Poster Contest
In conjunction with member housing authorities and regional housing association, AMERIND conducts an annual fire and home safety poster contest. Posters are judged at a national level where the first place winners from three categories are selected. The three winners are offered a trip to the upcoming AMERIND Annual Meeting. The poster contest is held to educate and instill fire safety message among school-aged children in Indian Country.
2008 Annual Contribution: $4,000