Author Archives: David

Dear Eric and Katrina Corps staff, I am a preschool director who recently had one week off in June prior to the start of our summer program. Since my life tends to be very hectic as a single mom with … Continue reading →

My First Time to New Orleans I know it sounds cliché, but the smells and sounds are what I remember most. There is so much about New Orleans that, from a glance, I did not like: the drinking, the partying, … Continue reading →

I was the church member that Tim referred to in his blog [earlier]. Thanks again, Tim, for answering the call! I found volunteering with Katrina Corps a very “doable” andincredibly moving experience. Katrina Corps formed in December 2006 with a … Continue reading →

Oh, my God, I have spent all week thinking about New Orleans and Katrina Corps. You are an amazing organization and I am so happy that I came down and worked with you. All of the volunteer staff were terrific. … Continue reading →

Hello, I live in Wyoming and was visiting family in Milwaukee during the summer and stopped at a church that I used to play organ for. When I was there one of the members told me about Katrina Corps and … Continue reading →

Hello, I was a Katrina Corps volunteer from August 12th to August 18th. Being a Chicago public school teacher, who teaches a similar demographic population to those in the New Orleans Schools, I have become very aware of the lack … Continue reading →

I would like to thank you for organizing this project. Today I have watched numerous shows and read various articles about New Orleans. There is still so much to do and I would like to come back and help. As … Continue reading →

The week I spent in New Orleans was truly an enriching experience.  I feel blessed to have gotten to meet such a great and interesting group of people, explore a new and wonderful city, and try to help in the … Continue reading →

Dear Katrina Corps, It’s been a while since I was down in N.O. with you, gutting houses over Spring Break. In the months since that memorable week, life at school and abroad as been as busy as can be. I … Continue reading →