Rebuild New Orleans

As part of this year’s HIV Prevention Leadership Summit (HPLS), the Louisiana State AIDS Office has developed several opportunities for folks to help rebuild New Orleans.

You can help rebuild Belle Reve New Orleans

“The mission of Belle Reve is to provide permanent and transitional housing along with full support services to adults and families living with AIDS or HIV-related infections. Concern for quality of life and equal availability of services are the founding principles of this agency. Therefore, service delivery is not influenced by race, gender, religion, age, or sexual orientation.”

You could help rebuild Second Zion Baptist Church No. 1

“Second Zion Baptist is a mission driven, education oriented, evangelistic faith based community. Run by Rev. Gary L. Curtis & Pastor Emeritus Rev. Matthews McGary Senior, the church is approaching its 94th year of existence. Though affected by Hurricane Katrina, the congregation continues weekly worship services, outreach witnessing, revival services & community cookouts while rebuilding their sanctuary.”

There are many other volunteer opportunities, please go to check them out. You must register in advance in order to participate in these project. I plan on helping to rebuild Belle Reve

The test of who we are is our ability to be there for our friends during the difficult time. These are definitely difficult times for the citizens of New Orleans and of the entire Katrina impacted Gulf Region. I hope you will join us. Please email me if you have any questions.