Hurricane Katrina recovery

When Sunnyside Presbyterian Church of South Bend, Ind. wanted to use a major financial gift to help with Hurricane Katrina recovery, CWS helped match the congregation with Louisiana's Houma Nation. The Native American tribe was able to start a grant program, with CWS assistance, to help the community rebuild. The church even sent volunteer workers, such as this one, to match action with finances.

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Cleaning up after the hurricane
Photo: Linda Robbins/CWS
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