Support for Survivors of New Orleans’ Tornado

Support for Survivors of New Orleans’ Tornado

On February 7th, a powerful tornado touched down in the New Orleans East neighborhood damaging homes and businesses,  injuring several dozen people. and leaving thousands without power.  This area was also severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005...

Mental Health Resources and Help Hotlines

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We at Headwaters felt it important to share a list of mental health resources and help hotlines. All provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. Please print this list, bookmark it, share it and keep it in an...
New Orleans: Ten Years Later

New Orleans: Ten Years Later

Headwaters Relief Organization volunteers continued to help build community in New Orleans 10 years after Hurricane Katrina. Volunteers donned their blue shirts in a moving and heartfelt trip to New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, an area severely affected by the disaster....
10 Years of Hope

10 Years of Hope

August 29th, will mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. It also marks 10 years of Hope.  Headwaters Relief Organization, formally known as River of Hope evolved out of the needs after Hurricane Katrina and has been a presence in the 9th ward...

Headwaters Relief 2014 Annual Report

Headwaters Relief is pleased to share with you our 2014 Annual Report. In addition to giving a roundup of our activities and initiatives during the year, the report lists the many individuals and organizations whose generosity made our work possible – thank you...

New Orleans CD drumming recording session

By Kari Reinhart; On October 17, 2013 I went to New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, like I have many Thursdays since Hurricane Katrina. This time was different, however.  We have been facilitating and hosting therapeutic drumming circles for the children of the Ninth Ward area...