

Lower 9 Volunteer Angel
A true angel on earth, Rev. Stephen "Steve" Gonzales has been working with Hurricane Katrina rebuilding volunteers since the passing of his wife Joann in May 2006. Since then, he has worked with more than 60,000 volunteers from around the world. Nearly seven years ago Warrenetta and Steve's paths crossed, and he has never missed a day leading volunteer groups on rebuilding projects. His passion and love for volunteers keeps him going. His motto is "Make every yesterday a me


Welcoming our dear friends from the American Baptist Home Mission Society
Lower 9 Resilient is thrilled to welcome our dear friends at the American Baptist Home Mission Society to the Lower 9th Ward from July 31 - Aug. 4. More than 130 volunteers with the Baptist Society will help residents and our community partners with rebuilding projects as we continue to recover from Hurricane Katrina. This is their 11th annual trip to the Lower 9th Ward since Katrina. Their motto "Till the Work is Done" shows their commitment to continue to return and help re