Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Site Leader: Marisa Bird
Organization's Mission: Project Open Hand's mission (www.projectopenhand.org) is to provide freshly cooked meals and nutrition services to people living with symptomatic HIV/AIDS, homebound seniors and individuals with critical illnesses or disabilities. The kitchen is the heart of Project Open Hand and operates seven days a week.
Nature of the Work: Prepare and deliver freshly cooked meals to people with AIDS/HIV.
Transportation: Driving in a van; approximately 13 hours
Accommodations: Youth hostel with 2-6 people per room. Meals will be prepared as a group.
Possible Activities: Opportunity to explore downtown Atlanta; hostel is right across from the Fox Theatre.
Number of Participants: 10
Cost: $100 per person*
Duration of the trip: Saturday, March 2 - Saturday, March 9
Special Considerations: There will be some interaction with people with HIV and AIDS.
There are 2 spots reserved for 21 year olds willing to drive the van.
* Program cost includes Student Government Board’s funding.