28 August 2008

three years in the wake of katrina...


i was north of atlanta at a methodist retreat center wrapping up an amnesty international volunteer leadership training talking with ben, a colleague from nawlins...he was concerned about this storm in the gulf - he called it katrina...i hadn't heard of it yet...

well, three years ago this week, hurricane katrina tore through the gulf coast...today, tens of thousands are still trying to pick up the pieces and return home...

some of the largest public housing facilities in new orleans have already been demolished to make way for new construction...the gulf coast today has fewer affordable housing options available...residents who were once able to afford housing, may no longer be able to afford to return home...

find out more about trouble the water
tell congress it's time to let gulf coast residents return home

peace out <3

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