Livingston CARES is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting communities and individuals locally, regionally, nationwide, and globally in humanitarian projects, including disaster relief and recovery efforts. In September 2005, our organization began as a response to Hurricane Katrina's devestation along the Gulf Coast. We are a collaborative effort among SUNY Geneseo groups and organizations and the surrounding Livingston County, New York community with a 10 year commitment to assist the people and communities of Harrison County, Mississippi rebuild their homes and lives.

Since January 2006, 563 volunteers have gone on 22 work trips to the Biloxi/Gulfport region. Our volunteers have done it all--- demolishing a two-story house, installing sheetrock, painting, beautifying grounds at an elementary school, working at an animal shelter, and everything in between. To hear more about our past work trips and volunteer experiences, click here.

In addition to the Mississippi work trips, Livingston CARES has also established relief and recovery funds to assist with recovery efforts in Haiti and Japan. On May 3, 2011, we announced the Tornado Relief Fund to assist in the relief and recovery work in the communities affected by the April/May tornadoes.

We invite you to look through our website and learn about Livingston CARES. If you are new to CARES, the Learn about CARES section will help you become acquainted with us and our mission of helping communities in need. Are you looking to donate your time or financial support? The "Get Involved" section will help you support Livingston CARES in whichever way you choose.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Livingston CARES!