River of Hope V
As the Deadline Approaches, “A River of Hope” Returns to New Orleans to Help with Hurricane Katrina Clean Up
August 2006
Our “River
of Hope” volunteers returned to New Orleans in early August to continue
to assist with the clean up and rebuilding efforts in the Ninth Ward, east
New Orleans, and Saint Bernard’s Parish. This was the organization’s
fifth trip to the region.
There was a particular sense of urgency with this trip in that the city of New Orleans had set a deadline of the end of August, one year after the hurricane, for homeowners to make substantial efforts towards rebuilding their homes. If they failed to do so, their homes and properties would be appropriated by the city. Our efforts saved a number of families’ homes from being taken.
Before we left, we conducted a number of fund raising efforts, including a Golf Tournament, a Yard Sale, a Dinner and Silent Auction, and a 5K Fun Run. Through these and other efforts, we were able to raise enough money and donated supplies to fill a semi-truck with sheet rock, tools and other building supplies and materials.
While
in New Orleans, we gutted several homes so that additional clean up and repair
work can begin. For a third time, we were joined by general contractors, plumbers,
and electricians who volunteered there expertise. We are excited to be very
close to finishing the re-building one home into which the homeowners will
be able to return. There are four other homes that we are committed to re-building,
which are currently in various stages of construction.
We plan to return to New Orleans in November, to continue to work to support the people of New Orleans through re-building efforts.
We want to thank all of the individuals and businesses who have supported and contributed to this cause and would encourage others to do the same.
This event has passed, but Headwaters Relief continues it work to provide disaster relief.
You can Help! Click here to:Volunteer or Make a Charitable Donation to Headwaters Relief!
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“River of Hope” Project Participants - August 2006
Ann Anderson, Jay Anderson, Robert Ballinger, Emily Bastyr, Rich Berentson, Dean Blevins, Ryan Bose, Rebecca Bowers, Todd Bowers, Judy Breyfogle, Steve Brink, Alicia Corbett, Janis Federer, Gina Guggisberg, Lyndsay Hage, Madeleine Hage, Marya Hage, Stephen Hage, Gregory Hinrichs, Kathy Holtz, Pastor Warren Jones, Aya Koné, Kirstin Koné, Sayf Koné, Lori Kurtz, Steve Kurtz, Annie Logan, Kenneth Lom, Tammy Maschler, Jennifer Meixell, Matthew Moore, Hugh Muehlberg, Sarah Olsen, Gary Sauer, Jenny Schraut, Sarah Sexton, John Shavers, Brandi Smith, Sherry Smith, Alexander Thomley, Luke Thomley, Rebecca Thomley, Toni Thulen, Peter Vik, Cassandra Welk, Duane Wilkerson, Garrett Wilkerson, Nicholas Wilson
“River of Hope” Project Sponsors
The following agencies and businesses have generously contributed to our “River of Hope” project, and many have done so several times. In addition, hundreds of individuals have given to our efforts as well. We would like to express our gratitude and deep appreciation to everyone whose donations have made our work in New Orleans possible. Thank you!
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