Hello to all Madison Cares supporters from Bilox, MS!
We are gathered under the seating area in the former Yankee Stadium. The Salvation Army bought the property just three days before Katrina (for a community center). Since Katrina and Rita it has served a number of local charitable organizations seeking to rebuild the area.
We are gathered under the seating area in the former Yankee Stadium. The Salvation Army bought the property just three days before Katrina (for a community center). Since Katrina and Rita it has served a number of local charitable organizations seeking to rebuild the area.
Our drive from the Gulfport airport to Biloxi along the shoreline passed mile after mile of sandy beach. Unfortunately, the water is still polluted from the storms and industry further east of Biloxi. The buildings across Rt. 90 are a mix of renovated/new homes and businesses and boarded up facades. Tomorrow we will see more of the town as we drive to our work site.
This Habitat affiliate has built approximately 250 homes in the last three years but there are still approximately 7,000 families living in tiny FEMA trailers. The storm surge here was 20-30 feet, dwarfing the previous record of Camille in the late 60's.
Everyone arrived safely and is eager to begin work tomorrow. Check the Madison Cares site during the week for photos from our super photographer, Pam Skelley.
- Maureen Lopes
- Maureen Lopes
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