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2012 New Orleans Events

November 27, 2011
One of the best things about New Orleans is the huge variety of events that take place year-round. We encourage you to get out, take part and enjoy whatever local customs and events are taking place while you’re staying and working with us.

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Major Trinity-Claiborne Update from CAMP

January 18, 2012-
Last week brought a huge amount of progress for the Trinity-Claiborne project, thanks to the Chicago-Area Mission Partnership (CAMP) team and a volunteer crew from Texas! CAMP put together a great recap of their week! Thanks again y’all!

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RAI Ministries Expands Case-Management Program into Louisiana

October 5, 2009
Since June 2008, RAI Ministries has contracted with the State of Mississippi and, more recently, the State of Louisiana as an affiliate in a Federally-funded case management pilot program. The goal is to determine the best form of case management to deploy in future disasters, while…

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The Grateful Stranger

One day in late July, seven volunteers from Plymouth, WI helped pass out flyers for an upcoming VBS at Christ Lutheran church in Chalmette.

Afterward, they went to Armand’s in St. Bernard Parish for sandwiches and Po’ Boys, all wearing matching shirts that said “Jesus = cool.” At the restaurant,…

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Join or Hold a K5 Event in Your Area!

August 13, 2010—

August 29th, 2010 will mark the Five Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. This year, we invite you to hold a K5 event at your church, school or hometown, participate on Facebook by changing your status to a message of support for the continuing recovery, and/or become a…

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