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What's New at St. Bernard Project

--May 9, 2008, CNN selects Liz McCartney, Co-Founder and Director, as a hero. Click here!
--May 5th, 2008, SDSU's The Daily Aztec: "'Nawleanteers' are making a difference." San Diego State University Students are spreading the word about SBP. Click
here
--April 8, 2008, San Diego's The Street: Click
here to read an article from a volunteer from San Diego
--March 13, 2008, Times-Picayune: The first post-storm St. Bernard section of the Times-Picayune presents Joycelyn's story. Click
here!



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Spotlight House: Lorraine, in Meraux, LA

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Lorraine Hernandez was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish, and she built a life dedicated to her children and work.  She raised her two children, now grown,  all on her own working two jobs.  By day, Ms. Hernandez drove a school bus. After a long day of transporting children, her night shift began at Bally’s Casino.

After the storm ... [more]

Other New Projects
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Robert, in Meraux, LA

Dominesha, in St. Bernard

Francisco and Theresa, in Violet, LA

How You Can Help

Volunteer!  We can’t operate without volunteers to assist in rebuilding residents' homes.  There is no experience required – we will teach you everything you need to know!  Read some of our volunteers' stories, then find out more about getting involved.

To sign up, please contact Volunteer Director at (504) 277-6831. For more information about volunteering, please read the Volunteer Arrival Packet.

St. Bernard Project Accomplishments
(Updated 04/15/08)
Total Projects
140
Complete home rebuilds
119
Current rebuild projects
37
   
Total Volunteers
5791
Americorps Volunteers
147
States Represented by Volunteers
52 (with DC and Puerto Rico)
Countries Represented by Volunteers
12

In the Words of a Resident

“Most people have their own unique way of life and customs; leaving out the not so good ones, these are a few of ours:

 

  We bring potluck to wedding receptions.

  We start conversations with 'hows ya mom n 'em?'

  We do not purchase seafood from supermarkets.

  We pull for the underdog.

  Meet us once and you walk away as if you have known us your entire life.

  We know how to throw a party.

  We donate our catch and time to charitable fundraisers."

 

- Dawn, mother and resident of St. Bernard Parish.  To learn more about the parish, click here.

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Last Updated: May 6, 2008