Katrina Victims Still Need Our Help

This spring I'm joining the effort to rebuild after Katrina. You can too.

Huge areas are still without power. Houses are growing mold while government agencies are slowly moving to respond. Residents are frustrated and eager to get some work done.

You can help by volunteering. For thousands of residents with damaged homes who lacked flood insurance because many lenders didn't require it, rebuilding is agonizingly slow. Volunteers are making a big difference though, and this spring thousands of students will donate their spring breaks to help rebuild. Check the links below, contact a volunteer agency, and start helping out.

You can help by donating. Rebuilding grants are slow and unavailable in many cases. Donate to a rebuilding effort and know that work is being done.

Finally, Bluenecks can help by being tourists. Bus tours are donating proceeds to the rebuilding effort. Mardi Gras is gearing up for next month, and the historic French Quarter and Garden Districts need our tourist dollars.

CNN story with interactive map.

Another CNN story on New Orleans plans.

Stories of recovery and links to volunteer organizations.