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Gulf Coast Rebuilding in New Orleans

GULF COAST REBUILDING PROJECT
NEW ORLEANS, LA

Dates: March 10-19, 2012 and May 13-19, 2012

Cost: $1100 (March); $800 (May) (Subject to Change)
Cost includes all transportation from Gettysburg campus to and from project sites, accommodations, meals, and project supplies.

Apply:

Online Registration, Student Leader Applications, and Financial Award Applications

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Overview:
On August 28, 2005, Hurricane Katrina dealt a devastating blow to America's Gulf Coast region. This natural and man-made disaster displaced over one million people and destroyed or damaged 142,000 housing units in New Orleans.

 



Service:

Participants will work with the St. Bernard Project which is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that provides rebuilding, financial and community support to families in St. Bernard Parish, LA. who were displaced and devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Their mission is to break down barriers that hinder families from returning to their homes and communities. The St. Bernard Project provides missing services to the community while connecting families to a larger integrated network of wrap-around services offered in the community. This approach recognizes the interdependent nature of housing, education and community building in the recovery process.

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