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Tucson, Ariz. - Oct. 15, 2004 - In an effort to help promote technology literacy in its consumer population, World Care, announces a grant from Microsoft totaling more than $57,351 in cash and software to support the organization's new Computer Technology Training Center. The grant is part of Microsoft's Unlimited Potential (UP) program, the company's global initiative focused on promoting digital inclusion and increased access to technology skills training in underserved communities.

Explorer News on World Care

March 9, 2005 - In a year, more than one million pounds of relief supplies are distributed around the world through the efforts of Tucson-based World Care.

A half million books, thousands of computers, countless piles of clothes, boxes of food and more than 500 volunteers come through the organization's doors.

Orchestrating this elaborate operation is World Care founder, and Oro Valley resident, Lisa Hopper. Those who work with her call her the conductor.

Volunteer Solutions praises World Care
With the help of generous individuals who believed in the World Care vision, volunteers and WC Board Members donated countless hours, professional skills and monetary resources. Other "Tools" programs were born; Tools for Earth, Tools for Emergency Relief, and Tools for Health. In 2002, Tools for Schools, our oldest program, was placed under our Tools for Education umbrella when we realized educational needs expand outside the traditional classroom setting. In 1996, World Care was launched as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Arizona.

1999 - $30,000 in supplies shipped to Kosovo

World Care has recently shipped more than 80,000 pounds of clothing, hygiene items, blankets, food, teddy bears and other supplies through ADRA International in an effort to support their continued efforts in Kosovo and other countries.

2005 - Arizona Daily Star - Civil war, tsunami are intertwined (video)

Lisa Hopper, president of Tucson humanitarian relief organization World Care, went to Sri Lanka soon after the devastating tsunamis ravaged its coast to assess the damage.

She documented her trip on video, capturing never-before-seen footage of devastated coastlines, desperate villagers and exhausted relief workers. The following documentary combines footage from Hopper's trip with an interview conducted shortly after her return in early January 2005.

How to help Katrina evacuees

There are many ways, both through local, regional and national organizations, in which people can send help to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The following are some organizations that are collecting supplies and money to aid the relief efforts:

World Care, a Tucson-based non profit relief organization run by Oro Valley resident Lisa Hopper, is collecting a variety of basic necessities to deliver to survivors.

World Care leader Hopper is honored by Napolitano

The leader of the Tucson-based humanitarian group World Care was honored Friday by Gov. Janet Napolitano.

Lisa Hopper was recognized for her work helping Mississippi farmworkers who were left homeless and jobless by Hurricane Katrina.

World Care worked with the community development organization PPEP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Mississippi Farmworker Delta Council and the Alabama Telamon Farmworker Council to create a 55,000-square-foot emergency relief facility in Clarksdale, Miss.

Teen takes on skate show

"I have an amazing life," said Malecky, who is coordinating the event for the second consecutive year. "I have everything I could ever ask for, and it is different for everyone, but I think you don't gain an appreciation for what you have until you realize how fortunate you have been. Seeing different situations in the community and realizing that some people aren't so fortunate has made me appreciate my life more and realize how blessed I have been."

She and a cast of 75 skaters hope to raise $10,000 for World Care programs.

Doughnut event, walk to raise tsunami aid

"We have provided over eight semi-tractor trailers' worth of medical, hygiene (products) and clothing that have already been shipped," said Lisa Hopper, founder of World Care, a local nonprofit. "We have several trucks going out a week."

World Care also has sponsored 10 water sheds in Sri Lanka and is sending school supplies over to the country thanks to financial donations. So far, the agency has raised about $106,000, Hopper said. Some other local fund-raising efforts have yielded roughly $2,000.