By: Sarah Simmons This is my second time being in New Orleans to serve the people that were affected by Katrina. My first time I went to New Orleans I was a sophomore in high school. I helped build houses for people whose houses were destroyed by Katrina. During that trip, I learned that people were still affected by Katrina, even though it has been years since it happened. … [Read more...] about Second Impression
By: Hannah Rockers This week I have had the opportunity to serve in New Orleans with an amazing group of individuals. We have been honored to meet some of the most passionate, caring, and hardworking people I have ever known. Burnell runs a grocery store/laundromat/ barbershop and soon an internet cafe to help support his community which is located in a food desert. … [Read more...] about An Adventurous Week in NOLA
NOLA Day 2: By Chloe Wright So far, the past two days have already been amazing. Even though they are long, tiring days, I’m so proud of what we have already accomplished. Yesterday, I had the privilege of working on Garden on Mars run by Ms. Janette. She is almost 75 years old and has this burning passion to help her community in the ninth ward have sustainable gardens … [Read more...] about Grow Dat
NOLA Day 2: By Maddie Stowe Today was another great day of community service and touring a new part of New Orleans. We started out the morning eating breakfast then heading to Grow Dat Youth Farm to learn about sustainable urban gardening. We spent the morning harvesting collard greens and kale along with transplanting young cucumber plants into the ground. Grow Dat was … [Read more...] about An “Incredible” Day
Let's Focus in on Community Revitalization "It takes a village to raise a child." A child's zip code shouldn't determine his or her destiny, but today, the neighborhood they are raised in may impact their growth and outcomes in many ways. How can a child focus in school if their core needs are not being met? It is tough to maintain good health, get an education, or reach … [Read more...] about Bringing the Bears Back to the Bayou!