Opening Post, Purpose, and Background on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Just when we were getting our arms around the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita tore across the southern section of the United States taking lives in 7 states along the Gulf Coast (primarily in Louisiana and Mississippi).

I am starting this blog today (January 29th....2 days prior to my 31st birthday) as a retrospective and prospective of how we can make a difference in the lives of so many in this community. I have done community service/volunteerism my entire life, however, I've been out of the arena for about 6-7 years working on my career progressions. Spending this week in the Gulf Coast region has resurrected my passion for living my life with volunteerism as a cornerstone of my being. My heart has been touched meeting local community members and the jolt of action that I've received is undeniable.

It has scared me to see what has not been done over the past 2 years after these hurricanes hit land. It's unfortunate and sad that it is taking this long for people to get their lives back....I plan to take part the best I can to serve our fellow neighbors in getting them back on their feet.

For background information on Hurricane Katrina, click on this link - Hurricane Katrina


For background information on Hurricane Rita, click on this link - Hurricane Rita



I'll use this blog to post my week long trip in this region and any information that is made available to improve the region as a whole.