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Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana

Organization Description: 

Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana
For hundreds of families in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties in Northwest Indiana, the devastating effects of the floods in September 2008, caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike, continue to be the every day reality with which they live.

Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana, better known as LARRI, is a long-term recovery committee formed to assist the survivors of the floods restore their homes to a safe, sanitary and secure standard.

There are still hundreds of homes in dire need of restoration. New cases come to our attention almost every day.

Volunteers of all skill levels are needed to help restore homes to a livable condition. We are in need of construction materials, tools, and housing for volunteer teams.

For more information on how you can help call (877) LARRI4U.

Website: 
http://www.larri.info
Phone: 
(219) 836-1325 x 102
Location: 
9200 Calumet Avenue, Suite N510
Munster, IN 46321
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Mission Statement: 

The mission of LARRI is to assist in recovery from disaster through the coordination of community resources, sharing of information and reconnecting lives to hope.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Domestic Short Term Missions
General Short Term Missions
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Chicago, IL
State/Province: 
Indiana
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Skills: 
Construction / Maintenance
Plumber / HVAC
Electrician
Service Area: 
Social Services
Global Relief
Construction
Engineering / Architecture
Program Types: 
Other Program
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)