Gulf Coast recovery stories

Progress – complete listing of progress stories

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2008
More than 5,000 volunteers from all over the U.S. and the world helped at numerous Habitat affiliates along the Gulf Coast to draw attention back to the plight of those still recovering from the hurricanes of 2005. At least 250 families will have new homes thanks to the Carter Work Project.

Partnerships – complete listing of partnership stories

Reformed Church members build houses, relationships
First Reformed Church of Lafayette, Ind.—with only 120 official members—showed a strong commitment to serving others by sending 26 volunteers to help Habitat for Humanity Calcasieu Area in Lake Charles, La., build houses with hurricane-affected families.

People – complete listing of people stories

House dedication is a happy homecoming for Jeannette Trask
“Thank you, Lord; thank you for blessing me,” said Jeannette Trask, as she stood on the front porch of her brand-new Habitat for Humanity house in New Orleans. To the 75 friends, volunteers and fellow homeowners who stood in the front yard and clapped, she added: “Thank you for coming out and sharing your energy, sweat—and in some cases a little blood—to build this house. A lot of love went into it.”