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. One year after Rita hit it was estimated that 40% or less of the population had returned to their homes.
MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee.
MDS Response
With God's help MDS completed it's 2008 work in Cameron. During the stay there volunteers completed numerous repair jobs and four new homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. Since opening the project in January many willing volunteers worked hard to help restore hope to Cameron and it's surrounding communities.
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Weekly Report from Cameron
March 28, 2008
If you were to drive a car down almost any road in Louisiana in the springtime, there is one memorable sight.... Azaleas in bloom. These gorgeous shrubs grace almost every home from the poorest shack to the finest...
Category: Cameron, LA
Map/Directions
Project statistics
Cameron, LA
MDS
1593 Marshall Street
Cameron, LA 70631
Project Directors: Carl and Laura Dube
Tel: (337) 775-3311
Fax: (337) 775-3312
cameron(at)mds.mennonite.net
Project Start Date: November 2006
Volunteer Status: Project is closed
Volunteers to Date: 427
Jobs Started: 24
Jobs Completed: 21
Project End Date: March 29, 2008
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Cameron Volunteer Information
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