Hurricane Rita Churches

These little churches have been made from materials salvaged after Hurricane Rita. There is a similarity between this church and the people of southwest Louisiana. Our people have shown determination and faith in picking up the pieces of their lives--in building our area back again. They have reached out to one another with love and kindness. They have shown patience and strength in adversity. Let us remember to be thankful and give praise to our Lord for being with us and watching over us at all times.

The little churches were built by residents using debris found in their area. They started with the idea of making several to auction off at their church to raise money for the Catholic churches that were damaged by the storm. The response was more than they expected. They ended up getting about $300.00 for each one.

The residents of Cameron Parish in southwest Louisiana are still homeless today. Still picking up the pieces of their lives. Still waiting and hoping for support and assistance to return to their home parish, begin rebuilding their homes, families and lives.

Today, they are not able to do that - as clean up efforts, soil testing and general infrastructure services are still being performed. The news may have forgotten them, their fellow citizens may not know, but today they are suffering the same devastation, loss, hunger and more that Hurricane Rita deposited into their lives.

If you would like to learn more about our partnership with the community of Cameron Lousiana visit our project page.

If you would like to help the people of Cameron you can puchase a church from them or donate money to go directly to their needs through Volunteers On Call. Go to our donate page or call us today!