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of lower ninth ward homes were rendered uninhabitable in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches
what’s taking so long?
this article from the nation, by ‘katrina: after the flood’ author gary rivlin and this reddit ama explain
who are we?
lowernine.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term recovery of New Orleans’ historic Lower Ninth Ward from Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches of 2005.
rebuilding homes. restoring services. reviving hope. reaching out.
Even if you’ve never swung a hammer YOU can help rebuild Katrina-damaged homes!
consider making a contribution to the rebuilding of New Orleans’ historic Lower Ninth Ward. For just $1 a day you can make a difference in the lives of so many.
we’ve rebuilt 93 homes in the lower ninth ward so far!
projects
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- October 28, 2022
This family home suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ida, necessitating a full roof replacement. Water damage caused black mold to develop throughout the interior of the […]- Date
- July 16, 2021
#mosesbuild: NEARLY COMPLETE Mr. Moses is a sheriff for the New Orleans Police Department. Mr. Moses inherited his house on Delery Street after Katrina from his […]- Date
- July 16, 2021
#tylerbuild: IN PROGRESS This full rebuild began in March 2019. This summer, we’ve put on a new roof, put sheetrock up in all the bedrooms, and […]- Date
- June 24, 2021
Ms. Farve received a settlement with the Road Home program in 2018, and we started this full rebuild that year. After putting this build on pause […]- Date
- January 31, 2018
#knoxbuild: COMPLETE Mr. Knox is a veteran, and he and his wife Rhonda reside at 1706 Delery Street. This full rebuild started in June 2016, when […]- Date
- January 31, 2018
#foucherbuild: COMPLETE A lifelong resident of the Lower Ninth Ward, Mrs. Foucher has faced more than her share of hardships. After the damage wrought by Hurricane […]
