Blighted homes: "Any dwelling considered unfit for habitation because it's "dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin infested, or lacking in facilities and equipment required by the housing code."" Blighted homes are no new thing. They exist all over the world due to a variety of reasons; from abandonment, lack of funds for upkeep, or natural disasters. In New Orleans, there … [Read more...] about Empathy and Service in New Orleans
Yesterday, we had the opportunity to learn about living in southern Louisiana from the perspective of those who live here. We took a tour of the Whitney Plantation, the previously flooded lower ninth ward, and uptown New Orleans. It was a very educational day, preparing us for the rest of the week to serve in the local community with a fresh, hopefully more empathetic … [Read more...] about Life, Labor, and Love – Lane Borsa