notes: This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. FROM WEBSITE: Disaster Description New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city was flooded and many homes still stand empty more than four years later. MDS Response MDS is repairing and rebuilding homes in various areas of New Orleans, including Gentilly, Lower 9th Ward and Upper 9th Ward. MDS partners with organizations such as Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS completed renovations on the Hayne Blvd. building in early 2008 and all volunteers are housed there, in the northeast part of the city next to Lake Ponchartrain. Over 100 clean up and repair jobs have been completed as well as several new homes. Small groups continue the work over the summer and the project will open to larger groups in the fall and winter. =========== MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> Zion Baptist reports that Mennonites are gearing up for Isaac. Have 25 volunteers coming to muck out. Not sure if this same address from Katrina will be in play for Isaac 9/12/12 *** This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. FROM WEBSITE: Disaster Description New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city was flooded and many homes still stand empty more than four years later. MDS Response MDS is repairing and rebuilding homes in various areas of New Orleans, including Gentilly, Lower 9th Ward and Upper 9th Ward. MDS partners with organizations such as Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS completed renovations on the Hayne Blvd. building in early 2008 and all volunteers are housed there, in the northeast part of the city next to Lake Ponchartrain. Over 100 clean up and repair jobs have been completed as well as several new homes. Small groups continue the work over the summer and the project will open to larger groups in the fall and winter. =========== MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

notes: This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. =========== MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. FROM WEBSITE: Disaster Description New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city was flooded and many homes still stand empty more than four years later. MDS Response MDS is repairing and rebuilding homes in various areas of New Orleans, including Gentilly, Lower 9th Ward and Upper 9th Ward. MDS partners with organizations such as Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS completed renovations on the Hayne Blvd. building in early 2008 and all volunteers are housed there, in the northeast part of the city next to Lake Ponchartrain. Over 100 clean up and repair jobs have been completed as well as several new homes. Small groups continue the work over the summer and the project will open to larger groups in the fall and winter. =========== MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

notes: MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. =========== MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

website: http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA -> http://mds.mennonite.net/projects/new_orleans_la/
cat_notes: 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111 -> 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111

cat_notes: 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111 -> 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111

notes: MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. This site is booked for volunteer through May '08, but you can always check for cancellations. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net
cat_notes: Removed inapplicable note 5/29/08 LTel: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111 -> 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111

notes: MDS Mewsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> MDS Newsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

name: Mennonite Disaster Services, New Orleans -> Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS), New Orleans
notes: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 (but please call for cancellation spots) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> MDS Mewsletter Update: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ----------------------------------------------------- For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net
cat_notes: 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111 -> Removed inapplicable note 5/29/08 LTel: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111

notes: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 (but please call for potential cancellation opportunities) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and/or individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. MDS has had non-denominations groups, Baptists, Catholics, Presbyterian volunteers come out to stay at all their volunteer camps across the nation. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 (but please call for cancellation spots) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

notes: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations & meals. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 Convent Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 (but please call for potential cancellation opportunities) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and/or individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. MDS has had non-denominations groups, Baptists, Catholics, Presbyterian volunteers come out to stay at all their volunteer camps across the nation. Convent/Volunteer Camp Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net
capacity: -> 25

notes: Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 Convent Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net -> Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations & meals. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 Convent Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

organization: Church -> Faith-Based Disaster Recovery

notes: They do not charge for volunteer housing. This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. ?We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,? stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> Volunteer Status: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd. to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. MDS continues to work in New Orleans from the convent & provides week long volunteer opportunities. THIS SITE IS FULL UNTIL APRIL, 2008 Convent Address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122 Project Directors: Anna and Dave Wiebe Phone: (504) 943-0888 Fax: (504) 309-9423 Email: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net

notes: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. ?We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,? stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> They do not charge for volunteer housing. This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. ?We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,? stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

notes: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. ?We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,? stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.
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cat_notes: -> 12/07 Hello Terra, Mennonite Disaster Service provides week long volunteer opportunities. MDS organizes work projects (clean-up, repair and rebuilding) for volunteer groups. MDS provides housing and meals for all volunteers at no cost. While we do have accommodations for volunteers in New Orleans, the week of March 23-29 is already full. I am sorry that we cannot accommodate your group at this time. Blessings, Sarah Sarah Yoder Coordinator of Volunteers Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 800-241-8111
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notes: This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

address: 7520 Hayne Blvd -> 7520 Hayne Blvd (temporarily relocated~ SEE NOTE BELOW)
notes: Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.
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notes: This site is full through November with volunteers. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site is full through November. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

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notes: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> This site is full through November with volunteers. Short term volunteers needed for December 1-15. ------------------------- neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

notes: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

notes: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

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notes: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net This site is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). This site needs weekly volunteers for many weeks of the summer. Call the project to schedule. Project Directors: Bob and Kathy Weichman New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain . Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain. -> neworleans@mds.mennonite.net Volunteer Status: This site is currently scheduling volunteers for the fall. A construction supervisor is needed for October and December. Crew leaders are needed from October-December. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). MDS opens call center: Volunteers with MDS can now call one toll-free number. Short-term and all US volunteers will call 800-241-8111, to schedule time at a project. Long-term volunteers in Canada will continue to call 866-261-1274. Previously volunteers needed to call each project to schedule, and now should call just one number for all volunteer information. “We are hoping that by streamlining this process, volunteers will find it easier and more efficient,” stated Kevin King. Project Directors: John and Grace Kroeker Phone: (504) 309-9406 Fax: (504) 309-9423 neworleans@mds.mennonite.net New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain. Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

website: -> http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA

notes: neworleans@mds.mennonite.net This site is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). This site needs weekly volunteers for many weeks of the summer. Call the project to schedule. Project Directors: Bob and Kathy Weichman -> neworleans@mds.mennonite.net This site is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). This site needs weekly volunteers for many weeks of the summer. Call the project to schedule. Project Directors: Bob and Kathy Weichman New Orleans was damaged not so much by the wind and rain of Hurricane Katrina, but by the failure of the levees surrounding the city to keep out the waters of adjacent Lake Pontchartrain . Much of the city is flooded and many homes still stand empty over one year later. MDS will be repairing and rebuilding homes in the Gentilly section of New Orleans and possibly surrounding areas. MDS partners with several organizations, including Catholic Charities, Crescent Alliance Recovery Effort (CARE) and Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Partnership (GNODRP). MDS has purchased a large building in New Orleans which we have remodeled and will be housing the volunteers. All weekly volunteers will be staying in bunk-rooms in the house. Meals will be on the second floor of the house which is where the kitchen and dining area are located. Bathroom facilities are located near the bunk-rooms on the first floor. This facility does not have RV parking available. There might be some rooms available for couples. The property is next to the dam at Lake Pontchatrain.

main_phone: -> (504) 309-9406
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address: 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans -> 7520 Hayne Blvd
notes: Project Directors: Ray and Martha Zimmerman neworleans@mds.mennonite.net This site is full until the end of May and is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES -> neworleans@mds.mennonite.net This site is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). This site needs weekly volunteers for many weeks of the summer. Call the project to schedule. Project Directors: Bob and Kathy Weichman
latitude: -> 30.039015
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