America Continental 2000, Inc.
"Engineering and Technical Support for Disaster Mitigation"
A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
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Housing

Special Non-profit program for house's repairs in Broward County and Palm Beach County,
Florida.    
(Initially posted on September 06, 2006, re-posted on March 07, 2007)

Actually,  the organization is looking for contributions of US Corporations and individuals,   for the implementation of our "Umbrella Program" to the
communities in South Florida - (Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties).

Our "Umbrella Program" consist in general repairs of houses, civic and cultural buildings and other Community Centers. This repairs includes, but
are not limited to roofs, interior walls, ceiling and others activities  related to the health, safety, energy saving and water saving.  Please see the Home
Depot's Framing Hope Donation Program at the bottom of this page.

Low income families with children, individuals with disabilities, the Elderly and public safety personnel will be prioritized. Priority will also be given to
single applicants earning $19,550 or less or to single family  with income less than $35,000.

The following are the "Umbrella Program" requirements to qualify for eligibility:

·        Household income must be at 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or below, adjusted for family size.
·        Proof of damage to roof
·        Apartments, homes in foreclosure and/or listed for sale are not eligible. Applicants must own and/or reside in a single family home, townhouse or
duplex.
·        Applicants must provide proof of residency in Broward County or Palm Beach County during Wilma’s landfall.
·        Applicants must sign a FEMA Authorization to Release Confidential Information and a Hold Harmless Agreement.
·        Applicants home must meet structural requirements for roof repair or installation as determined by a pre-construction evaluation, if applicant is
selected.
·        After inspection and program acceptance, applicant must submit all applicable insurance - FEMA payments to the "Umbrella Program" Escrow
Account.

This program has been created by America Continental 2000 to support the owners and residents affected by the last hurricanes in Broward County
and Palm Beach County.

This program is similar to the "No Blue Roof Program that is his way in Miami-Dade County now, but this one is for communities in Broward County
and Palm Beach County only.  Please see: www.miamidade.gov/district04/06-08-14-blueroof.asp

The purposes for organizing this "Umbrella Program" are to collect contributions from the corporations and individuals who want to be a part of the
disaster recovery process in Broward and Palm Beach and to perform charitable activities within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)
(3) and the Chapter 496, F.S.   Specifically, the Corporation is organized to provide disaster relief and development assistance in the form of
engineering and other technical consulting, advice, and assistance; the providing of equipment and materials to carry out that advice; and other
organizational and consulting services designed to assist local organizations and governments in preparing for and responding to disasters of all
kinds including disasters caused by terrorism, environmental contamination, tsunamis and water drought.

America Continental 2000, Inc., is a US publicly supported 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization; specialized in engineering and technical support for
disaster mitigation and is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section
501 (c)(3).

The corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on September 29, 2003.The document number of this corporation is
N03000008391
Energy & Environment
        Barack Obama Plan for a Clean Energy Future

“Well, I don't believe that climate change is just an issue that's convenient to bring up during a campaign. I believe it's
one of the greatest moral challenges of our generation. That's why I've fought successfully in the Senate to increase our
investment in renewable fuels. That's why I reached across the aisle to come up with a plan to raise our fuel standards…
And I didn't just give a speech about it in front of some environmental audience in California. I went to Detroit, I stood in
front of a group of automakers, and I told them that when I am president, there will be no more excuses — we will help
them retool their factories, but they will have to make cars that use less oil.”

— Barack Obama, Speech in Des Moines, IA, October 14, 2007

Click here for complete view.
               
                                               U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

Letter from Rick Fedrizzi
President, CEO & Founding Chair, USGBC

Dear USGBC members,

Today USGBC welcomed our 10,000th member to the USGBC community.

We founded USGBC in 1993 with passion, a vision and a few dozen members. The progress we’ve made since then is a direct result of the dedication
and engagement of each of those 10,000 member organizations and the millions of employees, shareholders, customers and communities that they
bring to the table.

This achievement is a significant milestone in the growth and development of the green building movement, because it demonstrates a broad
conviction that our built environment can improve the health of our planet, our economy, and our communities.

It’s also a telling indicator of the reach and influence of the green building movement. Our members include corporations and non-profits, architecture
and interior design firms, contractors and developers, financial institutions and healthcare institutions, trade and professional associations, federal
agencies and state governments, school boards and universities from across the country. That this broad spectrum of interests has joined together
through USGBC to transform the way we design, build, and operate the structures in which we live our lives gives us a powerful voice.

Click here to read complete letter and review the website of the  U.S Green Building Council.

America Continental 2000, is working in the process to adopt the U.S. Green Building Council Standards for future low income projects in Florida.  
More information will be posted in this website soon.

                                          How can you help us?

In order to support our disaster relief programs, we are accepting
monetary contributions from the general public and Corporations.

You have 2 easy ways to do it.

1.     Send your check or money order to:
America Continental 2000, Inc.
PO Box 771753
Coral Springs, Fl. 33077 or

2.        Make your contribution with credit card, debit card or check card using the Network for Good
website at:                                                 www.networkforgood.org
               
                                        Or click on:   


Or, donate now through the Giving Express Program from American Express.


Do not forget that the people at the disaster areas  need your help.

On behalf of America Continental 2000, Inc, thank you for your support and God Bless you.

Sincerely yours;

Robert Lagrange
Executive Director - Special Projects
America Continental 2000, Inc.

NOTE: America Continental 2000, Inc., is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(C)(3).

All the donations will be tax deductible as allowed by law.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by
calling (Toll   free)   
800-435-7352 with the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the
state.

Home Depot's Framing Hope Donation Program      www.giftsinkind.org/homedepot


Here's a fabulous opportunity for nonprofits needing building supplies to get the items they need from a local Home Depot store.  

A donation pickup of approximately one to three pallets per week is expected, although each store's volume will vary.
Gifts In Kind members meeting certain requirements are eligible to participate in this new program.  Qualified nonprofits must meet
the following requirements to be considered for the new program:  

1) Be registered with Gifts In Kind, either through a Gifts In Kind® program affiliate or directly.
2) Use the products for its charitable purpose and not sell, trade, barter, or auction any of the goods donated. Donated products
cannot be used as door prizes, raffles, party favors for the general public, nor sold at flea markets, swap meets, auctions, or in
resale and/or in thrift stores.
3) Own or have unlimited access to a dock-height truck, pallet jacks and storage space.
4) Provide support in housing/homelessness, youth/senior housing, civic/cultural issues, community re-building, revitalization,
renovation or other similar projects.

If your organization meets the four eligibility requirements listed above contact Judy at (703) 299-7523 or
jmercadal@giftsinkind.org for details and store locations.
The administrative fee is $500 per store.  

Limit:  One Home Depot store partnership per eligible nonprofit.
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Please send your comments,    
request or donation to:

AMERICA CONTINENTAL 2000, INC.
P. O. Box 771753
Coral Springs, FL. 33077