As "The Village" becomes a powerful force in its own right, LEEP and its members continue to be involved in many aspects of fund raising and program development. At this time, we invite you to channel your web-browser to http://www.lower9thwardvillage.org/ to donate to this incredible project. Their sister-site blog http://www.lower9thwardvillage.blogspot.com/ has listings of activities and progress being made at The Village.
LEEP continues to support "The Village", but as one of many incredible groups of dedicated individuals. Our specific works are mighty cogs in a much greater wheel that is "The Village".
Building and supporting this blog was a gift of love and learning. The LEEP group is forever in my heart, holding a special place of caring and love.
With love,
Sheila K
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Fasten Your Seatbelts...The Village is TAKING OFF!
Angie reports that volunteers are beginning to put up interior walls according to the architectural plans. Amazing. Mack and Dar are very excited. Mack says that the Village is really starting to look like a great new part of the Community. He sounds like a proud Papa! Mack is heading up to New York to put up a display at a conference about non-profit service projects. This is a great opportunity to spread awareness. There are many many possibilities for great things to happen from this trip. This opportunity arose like a miracle out of contacts that are coming in every day to the Village. If you are anything like me, you are just amazed that it happened and can't wait to hear more about it.
Some students at the University of Tennessee held a concert featuring musicians from New Orleans and raised $750. The check is on the way. Isn't it wonderful how the students are making such a huge contribution to the entire recovery effort?
There is an expectation that this summer will see a large influx of returning residents. Conditions within the Lower 9th have reached a point that families will return in May and June when their children have completed school. They will need a lot of assistance to get reestablished for the start of school in September. To prepare for this, Acorn, Common Ground, Katrina Corps, Rebuilding Together and other volunteer organizations are meeting together with Mack to coordinate their efforts. Much of this effort will be centered at the Village. Additionally, there will be a need for programs for the children.
Teresa’s mission group will be at the Village from May 31 to June 7. Her group has raised $6700 for the Village. All of this money will be used at the Village. They are each paying their own travel expenses. They plan on holding children’s bible study in the mornings and a program for the elderly. They are intending on concentrating on completing the art room. This will help meet one of the needs for children’s programs for the summer. They are also planning on a community barbecue at the end of their trip. The largest part of the fundraising came from a Bingo with Longenberger baskets as the prizes. The church has a policy that they will not support games of chance so getting support for this fundraiser was quite an accomplishment. Teresa bought the baskets with her own money and had the congregation sponsor basket purchases later. She says that this type of fundraiser is very possible in other areas as well. Six years ago, Teresa started a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. This mission trip has become an annual event. It is possible that the trip to the Lower 9th may become an annual event also. The number of team members has increased from 9 to 12. This includes one member who told Teresa that he is in awe of her leadership. I am also in awe at this accomplishment. If there ever was to be an example of what leadership is all about, this would be perfect. She has used every leadership technique that we were taught in creating an incredible result. Please acknowledge this accomplishment. Well done, Teresa!
Mission trips not only bring much needed immediate help, they also ripple out to others as the mission participants bring the message of need to others. Earlier this year, Tami White, a teacher in California came to New Orleans on a mission trip with her 13 year old son. She was shocked to see the devastation that still existed nearly 3 years after the flood. She is leading a drive for her students to obtain backpacks with school supplies for the fall for students living in the Lower 9th.
(Thanks go to John R for his reporting!)
Some students at the University of Tennessee held a concert featuring musicians from New Orleans and raised $750. The check is on the way. Isn't it wonderful how the students are making such a huge contribution to the entire recovery effort?
There is an expectation that this summer will see a large influx of returning residents. Conditions within the Lower 9th have reached a point that families will return in May and June when their children have completed school. They will need a lot of assistance to get reestablished for the start of school in September. To prepare for this, Acorn, Common Ground, Katrina Corps, Rebuilding Together and other volunteer organizations are meeting together with Mack to coordinate their efforts. Much of this effort will be centered at the Village. Additionally, there will be a need for programs for the children.
Teresa’s mission group will be at the Village from May 31 to June 7. Her group has raised $6700 for the Village. All of this money will be used at the Village. They are each paying their own travel expenses. They plan on holding children’s bible study in the mornings and a program for the elderly. They are intending on concentrating on completing the art room. This will help meet one of the needs for children’s programs for the summer. They are also planning on a community barbecue at the end of their trip. The largest part of the fundraising came from a Bingo with Longenberger baskets as the prizes. The church has a policy that they will not support games of chance so getting support for this fundraiser was quite an accomplishment. Teresa bought the baskets with her own money and had the congregation sponsor basket purchases later. She says that this type of fundraiser is very possible in other areas as well. Six years ago, Teresa started a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. This mission trip has become an annual event. It is possible that the trip to the Lower 9th may become an annual event also. The number of team members has increased from 9 to 12. This includes one member who told Teresa that he is in awe of her leadership. I am also in awe at this accomplishment. If there ever was to be an example of what leadership is all about, this would be perfect. She has used every leadership technique that we were taught in creating an incredible result. Please acknowledge this accomplishment. Well done, Teresa!
Mission trips not only bring much needed immediate help, they also ripple out to others as the mission participants bring the message of need to others. Earlier this year, Tami White, a teacher in California came to New Orleans on a mission trip with her 13 year old son. She was shocked to see the devastation that still existed nearly 3 years after the flood. She is leading a drive for her students to obtain backpacks with school supplies for the fall for students living in the Lower 9th.
(Thanks go to John R for his reporting!)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Basketballs, Movies and Computers!!!
From John R...one of our fearless LEEP Leaders!
The Village is already having an impact on the community. It is a focal point where volunteer groups like Elder Hostel and Historic Green can gather, do volunteer work at the Village and go out into the community and do volunteer work in the community. In addition to attracting volunteers to the Village, it is serving to attract volunteers to the community as well. It is really looking good with its fresh paint, clean grounds and new landscaping.
There are also two new exciting developments at the Village that will be able to provide services and benefit to the community.
Firstly and very simply, lines have been painted on one end of the floor and a basketball net has been obtained so that people can have a place to shoot baskets. This has already been used and will immediately be able to attract youth to the Village. It is a place where the youth can gather to do something positive for themselves.
Secondly, Common Ground has installed 10 computers and provided internet connections in the Computer Lab. This will provide new connections from the community to the outside world and provide a place where children can do homework and school assignments. It creates amazing opportunities for people to learn new skills, make connections to their relatives and neighbors who have been displaced, look for work, connect to government services and many other empowering activities.
(Thanks to John for his tireless efforts on behalf of LEEP and The Village)
The Village is already having an impact on the community. It is a focal point where volunteer groups like Elder Hostel and Historic Green can gather, do volunteer work at the Village and go out into the community and do volunteer work in the community. In addition to attracting volunteers to the Village, it is serving to attract volunteers to the community as well. It is really looking good with its fresh paint, clean grounds and new landscaping.
There are also two new exciting developments at the Village that will be able to provide services and benefit to the community.
Firstly and very simply, lines have been painted on one end of the floor and a basketball net has been obtained so that people can have a place to shoot baskets. This has already been used and will immediately be able to attract youth to the Village. It is a place where the youth can gather to do something positive for themselves.
Secondly, Common Ground has installed 10 computers and provided internet connections in the Computer Lab. This will provide new connections from the community to the outside world and provide a place where children can do homework and school assignments. It creates amazing opportunities for people to learn new skills, make connections to their relatives and neighbors who have been displaced, look for work, connect to government services and many other empowering activities.
(Thanks to John for his tireless efforts on behalf of LEEP and The Village)
Monday, March 10, 2008
An Invitation to Serve
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN ME IN NEW ORLEANS
FOR A MISSION TRIP TO BE IN SERVICE TO THE FAMILIES OF THE LOWER NINTH WARD COMMUNITY
MAY 31st 2008- JUNE 7th 2008
R.S.V.P. REQUESTED BY 3/12/08 to Teresa at:
Teresabear1958@comcast.net
Please stand with me as a LEADER and the mission team I've created as we go to the Lower 9th Ward to work, play, and build relationships with the people in the community. As a great team of leaders we have been doing so much for the community, now I want to go be with the families there and let them see through us that there is hope and that they are not alone. We will be working at the Village, in the community, and hosting after school programs for the children at the center.
To support Troy and his mission, we will be staying at his mission house, which holds 20 people and I intend to pack the house!!!! E-mail me today to reserve your spot before they're all gone.
I am going on this trip as Teresa Barrett the worthy, compassionate woman that I am, longing to reach out and give hugs to the Lower Ninth Ward people. I hope that you come and share this experience with me.
Blessings,
Teresa
FOR A MISSION TRIP TO BE IN SERVICE TO THE FAMILIES OF THE LOWER NINTH WARD COMMUNITY
MAY 31st 2008- JUNE 7th 2008
R.S.V.P. REQUESTED BY 3/12/08 to Teresa at:
Teresabear1958@comcast.net
Please stand with me as a LEADER and the mission team I've created as we go to the Lower 9th Ward to work, play, and build relationships with the people in the community. As a great team of leaders we have been doing so much for the community, now I want to go be with the families there and let them see through us that there is hope and that they are not alone. We will be working at the Village, in the community, and hosting after school programs for the children at the center.
To support Troy and his mission, we will be staying at his mission house, which holds 20 people and I intend to pack the house!!!! E-mail me today to reserve your spot before they're all gone.
I am going on this trip as Teresa Barrett the worthy, compassionate woman that I am, longing to reach out and give hugs to the Lower Ninth Ward people. I hope that you come and share this experience with me.
Blessings,
Teresa
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Historic Green Project at the Village!
The Historic Green project is commencing March 8 and will continue until March 23. This is a national group that is committed to restoring historic communities and buildings in an environmentally way. They have a group of 500 volunteers who will be working around the Lower 9th Ward. The headquarters for the project will be at the Village.
We will have a projector for showing Lorrie's presentation (see links to the right to view here!) and other videos. We will also have Tree of Growth brochures. Think of the power of this event. Obviously it is an important fundraising opportunity but also 500 people will hear our message and carry it around the community and around the country.
During this time, MOVIE NIGHT will happen! It will go on in two areas simultaneously, one area for children and one area for adults and youth. This is the first regularly scheduled program to be offered by the Village. What a great opportunity to see all of the work of LEEP and everyone who has donated to this project at work!
Thanks to all of the folks who helped to make MOVIE NIGHT happen! And to John R., who has been working tirelessly to lead the leaders of LEEP. Organizing phone calls and orchestrating volunteers from across the country is a cat herding job at best. John makes it look easy (we all know it isn't!) and does it with style and inspires all of us.
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