Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years Later: Stories of Transformation
August 28, 2025Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina changed everything, these stories highlight what recovery really means through the eyes of people who lived it. A survivor reclaiming his home. A volunteer who never stopped showing up. A supporter who knows what it’s like to lose everything. Welcoming Families Home
The Receiving End: How Katrina Changed A Survivor’s View of Giving
August 25, 2025This story is part of a special series commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Through the voices of survivors, volunteers, and those who helped with the long-term recovery, we honor the extraordinary resilience of individuals and communities in New Orleans. For most of his life, Paul Perez had been on the giving end: donating …
“I Came Back”: Frank’s Story, 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina
August 18, 2025This story is part of a special series commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Through the voices of survivors, volunteers, and those who helped with the long-term recovery, we honor the extraordinary resilience of individuals and communities in New Orleans. Frank Foto left New Orleans on August 28, 2005—the day before Hurricane Katrina made …
Building Houses, Healing Hearts: Sister Regina Marie’s Legacy of Service After Hurricane Katrina
August 13, 2025This story is part of a special series commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Through the voices of survivors, volunteers, and those who helped with the long-term recovery, we honor the extraordinary resilience of individuals and communities in New Orleans. As Sister Regina Marie prepared to leave her adopted hometown of New Orleans in …