Welcome to the Team For Tomorrow Fund webpage.
Team for Tomorrow is a humanitarian relief fund that allows Olympic and Paralympic athletes the opportunity to give back to local communities and people in need throughout the world. Launched in July 2008 in partnership with the 2008 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, the fund's initial causes are earthquake relief assistance and Habitat for Humanity (see below and at left). The fund will continue on with future classes of Olympians and Paralympians, and will consist of donations, volunteerism, disaster services, advocacy and other relief contributions.
Today's athletes have expressed a profound interest in humanitarianism, and in social and civic responsibility. They're looking for ways to make a difference in the world and to gain an even deeper meaning out of representing the United States as an Olympic or Paralympic athlete. Team for Tomorrow offers a vehicle through which to channel our efforts, and to unite the U.S. Team around one extremely worthy cause.
So let's get down to what Team for Tomorrow is actually doing to make the world a better place.
Earthquake Relief
On behalf of America's Olympic and Paralympic athletes, Team for Tomorrow donated 1,000 relief tents to survivors of the May 12 earthquake in China's Sichuan Province that left approximately 5 million people homeless. The Yurt Dome Relief Tents, which can last several years, can sleep 8-10 people, providing housing for 10,000 displaced victims in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Habitat for Humanity
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat for Humanity International builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner families and volunteers. Olympic and Paralympic athletes are donating their time to help give back to their local communities through Habitat building sites and other projects. More information can be found in the tabs at left.
Just the Beginning
These initial efforts mark the first steps for Team for Tomorrow. Additional activities will follow, including involvement in other domestic and international relief causes. Through Team for Tomorrow, athletes will help the Olympic Movement continue to build bridges of friendship and solidarity throughout the world.
Want to get involved? Visit www.habitat.org/teamfortomorrow.
