FW: [Vision2020] Refugees (was Delete)

[Tim Ewers]

Tim

Good for you! Can you resend this to Vision2020? According to my “to” 
line, this just came to me. I think it is something all the Vision2020 
folks might want to know and perhaps to help with.

Kit

On Sep 1, 2005, at 11:48 AM, Tim Ewers wrote:

> Kit,
>
> This is a great idea.  I am currently working with my church and
school
> to do exactly what you are talking about.  We are in the process of
> looking into adopting schools or families and relocating them to 
> Moscow.
> The school my children attend (St. Mary's) has indicated they would be
> willing to take in several more children while their families work to
> get reestablished.  There are many details to work out, but I agree 
> with
> you. We have a big country with a great communications network that
> would allow fairly easy temporary relocation of families is such a way
> that they can remain connected to their roots, get things going in 
> terms
> of reconstruction, while quickly developing some sense of normalcy.  
> The
> plan I presented to my church was to try to hook up with several
> families who know each other.  Relocate them to Moscow and get the
kids
> into a school routine.  This way they have some familiar faces.  It
> would not be such a traumatic change for the kids if they have some
> friends. And, the parent(s) can put their time into getting things in
> order back home.
>
> This to me is a no-brainer.  We have the resources and the community
> willingness.  I hope we can get this underway.
>
> Take care,
> Tim
>
>
>
>
> Timothy Ewers, Ph.D.
> Assistant Professor
> Extension 4-H / Youth Specialist
> University of Idaho
> Continuing Education Building, 203A
> Moscow, ID 83844-3015
> 208.885.4080
> tewers at uidaho.edu
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com
> [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com] On Behalf Of Kit Craine
> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:40 AM
> To: 2020 Vision
> Subject: [Vision2020] Refugees (was Delete)
>
> I think the only way to handle the refugees from New Orleans etc is if
> the people are spread throughout the US until things can be cleaned up
> & the infrastructure rebuilt. So, how about many towns (such as
Moscow)
> inviting 2-5 or so families to come. The town and/or churches could
> provide housing and help with finding jobs, then the kids can go to
> school and have a somewhat normal life until they can return home.
>
> Kit Craine
>
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