The Morrell Foundation believes in the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being—and the right and responsibility of every individual to contribute to society. We also value cultural, ethnic, religious and gender diversity and equality.

Employ Iraq

The first program of the Morrell Foundation, Employ Iraq grew out of the underlying philosophy and values of organization founder Phil Morrell. Launched in 2003, the program sponsored community development programs to help rebuild Iraq at the grassroots level.

Employ Iraq provided employment and hands-on experience to more than 800 previously unemployed Iraqis, giving them the opportunity to work on critical rebuilding projects in their local communities. While engendering pride and self-reliance, Employ Iraq ultimately led to the successful renovation of 14 schools across Southern Iraq, improving the lives of thousands of people.

iCare Village
After Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, the Morrell Foundation provided volunteer coordination and housing to first-responders near Waveland, Mississippi. The organization also established the iCare Village, which would ultimately provide shelter, food and shower facilities to thousands of volunteers who streamed to the area to help the recovery and rebuilding process.

Employ Haiti
In 2010, the Morrell Foundation stepped up to provide hope and assistance in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Experienced teams started arriving in Haiti on Day Three, and soon began providing purified water. The foundation is now launching Employ Haiti, a comprehensive program to employ Haitians in local cleanup, rebuilding and recycling efforts.

For more information and to learn how you can help, visit employhaiti.org