Adult New Orleans Mission

Christ Church works closely with the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana (EDOLA) to support those affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

We:

·  Provide volunteers to help clean out and rebuild houses.

·  Contribute financial aid.

·  Donate needed supplies.

EDOLA’s house gutting and rebuilding work focuses on the poor, the elderly, and the fragile.  Hundreds of houses have been gutted in the greater New Orleans area since August 2005.  The Diocese has now started the rebuilding phase, where volunteers hang drywall, paint, install insulation, and undertake basic landscaping.

No special expertise is required to be on a house rebuilding team, but volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.  The teams are led by trained EDOLA staffers who teach volunteers how to undertake the work.  The team leaders also ensure that appropriate safety precautions are followed and that adequate water, food, and rest breaks are undertaken.

Non-physically strenuous opportunities also exist for volunteers who wish to feed the hungry, dispense medical care, help residents obtain relief funds, and support EDOLA’s mobile units that provide food and other needed supplies for the many who are still struggling.

Evenings are left open for volunteers to enjoy the uniquely American New Orleans culture.

Katrina and Rita struck two years ago, but great needs persist.  Christ Church is committed to providing continuing opportunities for those who wish to support these relief efforts.

For more information, please contact Paul Currer. Click here to send Paul an email.