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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 01
Front of Louisiana project house. At night the boards on the porch are used to close off all entrances to the house. This is done due to the amount of theft that occurs at these construction sites.
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 03
Throughout the disaster area homes were marked after being searched. The letters in the middle indicate which agency searched the home. The numbers at the top indicate the date of the search (9/12). This photo shows a style different than the standard markings. There are usually numbers below and to the right of the middle circle, indicating how many were found deceased and alive (respectively).
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 04
Insurance companies offer significant discounts to those who rebuild their home on stilts. The stilts on this home are over 20 feet tall.
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 08
John Asher writes a note to those who will eventually occupy the home. The message conveys the desire for those who live in the home to feel Christ's love.
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 09
Karin Brown shows her strength as she cleans up the front yard. The team used weed-whackers, shovels, and their hands to trim the yard and pick up trash.
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 10
Karin Brown addresses a group of students and the National Council of Churches of Christ's Just Rebuilding Committee. The Committee works to address injustices that have occurred in the rebuilding effort. In this photo, Karin is sharing the stories of injustice she has heard from local residents.
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 13
A local resident shares her story in front of her devastated home. Despite being unable to sell her property, she is able to put a smile on everyone's face with her humor.
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Gulf Coast Ecumenical Work Week 16
The indoor team put up sheetrock to form the ceiling of the new home. By the end of the two days working in this home, four rooms had been completed.
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