Parkway's Disaster Recovery Mission
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Parkway Presbyterian Church is assisting in alleviating the suffering and anxiety experienced by our friends and neighbors in the Greater New Orleans area. In addition to assisting members of our congregation directly, Parkway is serving as a coordinator and host for outside work groups who desire to help with relief efforts. Read stories from previous volunteers. We have combined our efforts with the resources of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), and numerous other organizations to better serve the needs of the community. Read more about hurricane Katrina relief in the PCUSA, or hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery in the Presbytery of South Louisiana.
In cooperation with PDA and Catholic Charities, the Presbytery of South Louisiana has started a program known as Project Homecoming. Case managers help clients find all the aid they are eligible for. High need cases are referred to our construction managers, who supervise the rebuilding work on the homes. Our volunteers, housed at Parkway and around the greater New Orleans area, provide the labor.
Help us spread the word! So many people assume that things are back to normal, since Katrina and Rita were over a year ago. It will be an estimated 10-15 years before the area will recover, and until then, we need all the work, money, and prayers we can get. We hope that you will encourage others to volunteer or donate towards the recovery of New Orleans.
How to Offer Help
- From anywhere: Donate money towards rebuilding materials! Make checks payable to Parkway Presbyterian Church -- Memo: Katrina.
- From out of town: Bring a group of people to volunteer! Download our flyer for general information, and visit our volunteer page for detailed information. Read stories from previous volunteers.
- Locals: Contact our Disaster Recovery Volunteer through the church office to volunteer.
- For more information on current needs, visit the Project Homecoming web site. The Presbytery of South Louisiana's Leadership Letter July 2007 issue has a list of tool box items needed on Page 14.
How to Get Help
If you have a need, please contact the church office. For us to better assist you, please download the Disaster Response Client Intake Form, complete the information requested, and return it to the church office. This will allow us to assist you with gutting or rebuilding your home as we are able. We will also need the Homeowner Release of Liability Form before our volunteers can work in your home.
Questions?
Contact our Disaster Recovery Volunteer.
| Phone: | (504) 733-1644 |
| Fax: | (504) 733-1647 |
| Email: | parkwaypda@ppc.nocoxmail.com |
| Mail: | 6200 Camphor St. Metairie, LA 70003 |
