Back in the Big Easy

Day One:

A group shot of everyone prior to leaving Mercyhurst on Wednesday morning!

Here we are on day one in New Orleans! We had a long day of traveling, after finishing finals and Fall term at the Hurst, but we have arrived! Our group is composed of 16 students and 3 chaperones; students ranging from freshmen to seniors. This year marks the seventh year since the events of Hurricane Katrina and Mercyhurst's sixth year volunteering in some way in New Orleans.

We have already seen such a positive outpouring of character and appreciation from some of the people in New Orleans. There were multiple people on the planes that thanked us for being here and contributing in our own way.

We had a group dinner at the Redeemer mission house that we are staying at. After traveling, a large group dinner of pizza and conversation was just what we needed. Over dinner we chatted about our expectations and this week's schedule of events. I am most excited about the opportunity to re-experience New Orleans through a new project! We'll update you all on how the first day on the job goes tomorrow, but its an early morning! We're working on finishing up some houses through Project Homecoming and spending the evening at a welcoming dinner! We'll let you know how it goes!!

Send us your prayers and support! 

God bless,

Adrianne