Once again, I had the opportunity to spend a week in New Orleans, with the Hope for Stanley Program, helping to rebuild homes for those families who have been displaced for the last five years. Yes, it has been five years since Hurricane Katrina and the breaching of the levees that were supposed to protect the city from flooding. Because of that breach, 80% of the city was underwater.
With the fifth anniversary of Katrina coming up, it is more important now than ever not to forget about the City and those people who still need assistance. Richard K. Lewis said it beautifully, "The people of New Orleans aren't looking for a handout, they're looking for a hand."
Please remember that while parts of the city are up and running, there are so many parts of the city that need help.
