Saints of New Orleans

Inspiring stories from volunteers who are helping to rebuild the city

From Reader's Digest

The help comes from near and far. Spurred to action by their church, the news, or Spike Lee's documentary, When the Levees Broke, people of all ages felt compelled to contribute to the city's recovery. Getting their hands dirty, these volunteers have rebuilt homes, classrooms, playgrounds, and stores. And with the help of non-profit organizations they're turning New Orleans and its outlying areas around.

Volunteers of America organizes 350 people to rebuild parts of St. Bernard.

Long Islanders donate furniture, time, and resources to victims.

Dana Potts works on construction in St. Bernard.

Four Saratogoans spend a week reconstructing Camp Hope in St. Bernard.

Bay Road church members build new homes in Pearlington, Mississippi

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh rebuilds homes in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Frederick Douglass High School students reconstruct their campus.

The Perez family builds a school playground

Volunteers from United Methodist Church help in Pascagoula, Missississippi

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