August 26, 2007

August 29th, 2005—The day that changed New Orleans forever. Do you remember the images two years ago? The levees failed, leaving 80% of the city under water. Men, women, and children stood on their roofs, waving their arms and praying to be rescued. Thousands waited for food and drinking water in the Superdome. Looters waded [...]

Posted on August 26th, 2007 by Gretchen Wieland
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August 14, 2007

When I woke up that July morning, I knew I was about to embark on something much bigger than myself. I wasn’t quite sure how to accomplish the task but knew I wanted to make a difference. After a trip to New Orleans in June with a group from my hometown, I was incredibly struck [...]

Posted on August 14th, 2007 by Gretchen Wieland
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