Cameron, Louisiana
Disaster Description
Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Over four years after Rita hit there are still many vacant lots and many residents have not returned to the area.
Update September 2008: Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage to Cameron. Some reports are that damage from Ike is as bad as or worse than damage from Rita.
MDS Response
The MDS site in Cameron will be set up at the First Baptist Church in Cameron. Following the destruction of their building, members of the First Baptist Church rebuilt with housing volunteers in mind. MDS is repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an interdenominational group that is working as the Long-Term Recovery Committee. Since 2006, over 1,200 MDS volunteers have built over 20 new homes in the Cameron area and have repaired many others.
Photo Gallery
Butterfly-comforter-given-by-the-Central-Mennonite-Womens\'-group-from-ARchbold
Butterfly comforter given by Central Mennonite Women's group from Archbold, Ohio.
Fishermen-from-Baptist-Church-cooked-up-a-feast-of-shrimp-oysters-and-flounder
The Fishermen from the Baptist Church cooked up a feast for our volunteers.
mud-and-concrete-experts-from-Goshen-and-Middlebury--good-job
Our crew this week were concrete experts from Goshen and Middlebury.
The-house-with-a-smile--Mr. Buddy's and Ms. Gigi's house.
The house with a smile - Mr. Buddy's and Ms. Gigi's house.
Boudreau-house-week-4-windows-doors-electric-plumbing-done
Ms. Artimese's house after week four - windows, doors, electric and plumbing all finished.
Project Reports
Weekly Report from Cameron
Report for weeks ending 02-13-12 – Cameron, LA “No matter how powerful God is, if you’re not plugged in, you’re not going to print”. – pastor Henry relayed a story Sunday morning about his laptop. During his prayer he challenged...[more]
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Project statistics
Cameron, LA
MDS
110 School St., Cameron LA 70631
Project Directors: Harold and Sandra Friesen
Tel: (337) 775- 3311
Fax: (337) 775-3312
E-mail: cameron(at)mds.mennonite.net
Project Start Date: November 2006
Volunteer Status:
Volunteers to Date: 1174
Jobs Started: 51
Jobs Completed: 49
Project End Date: TBA
Volunteer Information: Please download and read the files listed below if you are planning and preparing for travel to work in Cameron.
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