New
Orleans, LA
Overview:
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina
swept through New Orleans striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of
every New Orleans resident. About eighty percent of the city flooded, leaving a
trail of destruction and thousands of people homeless. Census estimates
indicate that New Orleans lost half its population between July 2005 and July
2006. With the residents of the city feeling abandoned by the rest of the
country, there is a feeling of loneliness and depression in the fight to
restore the community from physical, emotional and spiritual devastation. The
primary ministry focus of your ministry in New Orleans is rebuilding lives
instead of rebuilding houses. People who are overwhelmed and struggling with
depression can be found in every racial and economic category. The locals in
the community need help restoring their lives, homes, and hope.
Ministry:
You can help make an
impact for Christ in New Orleans through meaningful relationships with the
locals in the community. Outreaches such prayer walks, sports evangelism,
feeding programs, and door-to-door ministry are potential ways to show God’s
love to this devastated area.
Lodging for leaders and support staff: AIM is
intentional about finding housing that is separate from the participants. On occasion summer interns and support
staff may be asked to be on a rotating schedule to stay with the team in case
of any emergencies.
Lodging for participants:
Blood & Fire
Ministries
2259 Oretha Castle Haley
Road
New Orleans, LA
Contact: Drew Adams
Type: Dorms with bunk beds
Amenities: Electricity,
Separate bathrooms, Shower tent, and kitchen.
On Project Transportation:
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AIM will have
a rental vehicle or a company vehicle (sedan or 15 passenger van) that the
Ministry Coordinators will use for the summer.
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AIM
participants and leadership also may use public transportation i.e. street cars
Medical Facilities:
Common Ground Health
Clinic
1400 Teche St.
(corner of Socrates), Algiers
New Orleans, LA
70114
Clinic:
504-361-9800
Ochsner Health Care-ER
2700 Napoleon Ave.,
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-899-9311
