Thank you for your interest in Community Advancement Network, Inc. and all the great programs that will be available to you soon.
Please feel free to contact us anytime with your comments and suggestions.
Benefits to the local economy and local citizens
Conservation/Preservation
Rare and endangered plants and animals
Energy
Water
Soil
CANI will work closely with other group in conservation and preservation of our natural resources
Creating a place to remember the past
Preserving the natural wonder around our state and around our world
Health Benefits
Assist in decreasing obesity
Fight malnutrition among adult and children
Food distribution program for soup kitchens and individuals
Rehabilitation assistance for mentally and physically handicap, victims of crimes and the elderly who would benefit from becoming a vital part of their community
A place of peace and solace in a hectic world
Outreaches to community to assist in decreasing stress, anxiety and tension
Economic Impact
Fresh fruits and vegetables for welfare recipients, taking some of the burden off the local, state and national funding programs
Supplying the local food kitchens with fresh fruits and vegetables
Raising the standard of living for all ages
Increase of jobs and decrease of unemployment
Crime Prevention
Adult and youth mentoring program for reaching personal goals/ College, job, off of welfare etc (Motivation and solution oriented programs)
Tourism
The only fully functional Botanical Gardens in MS
Bring attention to the Delta (National and International Recognition)
Bonus to local business sectors
(Hotels, Restaurants, gift shops, museums, non profits)
CANI is a new organization and we are currently looking for high profile spaces around the local communities, within the state and within the delta, in front of stores etc, which will give us exposure and the ability to show the community what will be taking place, once the program has found a permanent residence and home. If you know of a place that will be ideal for the organization to set up a booth please feel free to contact us at info@caninc.org or call 662-299-3462
We are developing informative brochures that we can be placed in retail outlets explaining our goals and organizational mission. If you have a retail outlet or know of someone who does and are willing to let CANI place the brochures in their store fronts we would appreciate hearing from you.
CANI is presently searching for the main land in which to build the information center and general grounds for the botanical gardens, hydroponics center, summer camp programs and historical park and wildlife preservation lands
If you have land or know of someone who does and is interested in helping please call the above number or email us. We will greatly appreciate all assistance. There are some great tax incentives available for anyone you feels they are interested in assisting with the land, we will glady connect you with our accountant and lawyer or you may wish to seek the advice of your own attorney and/or accountant and see just how beneficial it would be for your legacy to assist CANI in there mission and goals.
We need volunteers to assist in booth management to show the general public what CANI consist of and also recruiting new members.
CANI is also searching for land for general gardening usage for the low income and elderly. any size plots will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers to assist in cultivating and harvesting the land and delivering the fresh produce to the recipients are needed as well
We are also looking for volunteers that wish to assist the organization in planting and maintaining flower beds throughout the community. We want to bring beauty to places that need a brighter look.
We are presently applying for State charitable recognition from the State of Mississippi. Until we do we are unable to accept donations. We apologize for this wait but we are certain the paperwork will be done in a speedy manner.
CANI is in the process of applying for tax exempt status from the IRS and should receive their exemption soon
CANI is also always looking for individuals who are willing to share their expertise as Corporate Advisors. These advisors are not bond to any term of office or length of membership but just a desire to assist when needed.
Below is a small list of Professional areas where CANI would benefit from their experience on the Board of Directors or Corporate Advisors.
Agricultural areas - esp. production of fruits and vegetables.
Pest/weed control, Food sciences and technology, General business administration, Physical education, social Work/welfare, wildlife management, Veterinarian, aguaculture, Florist, landscape architecture, Art, poultry management, health fields such as nutritionist, Pediatrics, marriage and family counselors, law enforcement specialist, Educators of all age groups. Human resources....
These are just some of the specialty areas that are needed but CANI welcomes all persons of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. WE look for a willing heart to help their fellow man. Just ask yourself "WHAT CANI DO?"
Listed below are just a few areas that we would love to have you consider assisting us in - please feel free to write or call for more information on any topic or area
Skills
___ Accounting ___ Administration ___ Artist ___ Bookkeeping ___ Budgeting___ Calligraphy
___ Carpentry ___ Chef/Cook ___ Communications
___ Computer Graphics ___ Microsoft Word
___ Microsoft Excel ___ Microsoft Publisher
___ Microsoft Access___ Internet ___ Data Entry
___ Email Campaigns___ General Office
___ Editing ___ Electronics___ Flower Arranging
Languages
___ French ___ Spanish ___ Chinese ___ Japanese
___ Choctaw ___ Italian ___ German ___ Portuguese
Areas of Interest
___ Planting – Harvesting ___ Equipment repair/Maintenance
___ HydroponicsCenter ___ Volunteer Management
___ Research and Development ___ Delivery
___ General Office ___ Host/Hostess ___ Law ___ Marketing/Sales
___ Medical ___ Mechanics ___ Music ___ Nursing ___ Photography
___ Proofreading ___PR ___ Publishing ___ Reception ___ Singing
___ Social Work ___ Teaching ___ Telephone Work ___ Transcribing
___ Typing ___ Writing ___ Woodworking ___ Event planning
___ Television productions ___ Animal Care___
Retail Work (Gift shop, vending machines snack depots)
___ Volunteer workroom ___ Audio/Visual ___ Bookstore ___ Library
___ Buildings and grounds ___ Adult education ___ Youth Education
___ Health & Info center ___ Human Resources ___ Mailroom ___ Tours ___ Members Program ___ Prison program ___ Shipping ___ Volunteer transport ___ Booth Supervisor ___ Program assistant ___ Public Speaking
Please feel free to list any skill or areas of interest not listed above that you feel you would like to assist in. It is dedicated people like you that make this organization what it is.