Link: http://www.cmgllc.org/

I had the blessing of spending a week in the Lower Ninth Ward with 8
other members of my church community and while there, was blessed to
work with the people at Carpenter's House 2. While working at
Carpenter's, I hauled boxes, searched for lighting fixtures, helped
serve food to the community, and was given the opportunity to paint a
mural with my friend, Suni. Working at Carpenter's lifted my heart
because I knew that I was surrounded by good people working for a
better world. I was able to meet people from many different areas of
the country and hear the stories of the survivors of Katrina. What
surprised me the most about my experience was the joyful attitude of
everyone I met volunteering-- including those members of the community
who survived the storm. Everyone worked amidst tragedy with attitudes
that truly reminded me of Philippians, the text my church was studying
during our stay. I expected a trip filled with tears, but my trip was
full only of tears of gratitude and joy as I realized how truly
blessed my life is and how truly meaningful it was to be doing God's
work in the world. This trip touched my life in a way that nothing
else ever has and I hope to be able to return soon.

Thank you so much for the generosity and good will I found at Carpenter's.

Peace,
Joliene Wade
Sunnyvale, CA