Eight Days of Hope IV
May 26 – June 2, 2007 Lake Charles, LA
Hurricane Rita made landfall in September of 2005 shortly after Katrina with even higher wind speeds, but its victims were overshadowed by the damage already done in New Orleans. Eight Days of Hope endeavors to help under-served communities. So the invitation to come to Lake Charles was welcomed. This was our first step outside the borders of Mississippi, which would become an increasingly popular practice in years to come.
The Wake of Rita
Eight Days of Hope IV was the first time we worked in a state other than Mississippi and the second natural disaster from which we helped homeowners recover. We were headquartered outside of Lake Charles, LA where Hurricane Rita made landfall.
Cameron, LA
Cameron, LA is mostly bayou with many homes on stilts. These took the brunt of the Cat. 5 hurricane winds.
Home Demo
Many homes were so damaged that they had to be demolished.
Broad Reaching
One of the challenges of Eight Days of Hope IV was how far into the neighboring communities our volunteers need to travel every day from Lake Charles. Many jobs started by driving on a long road like this one.
Home Sweet Home
Lacassine High School donated their whole facility for our use during Eight Days of Hope IV. Go Cardinals!
Headquarters
We seem to have a thing for school gyms
Multicolored
The t-shirt color for Eight Days of Hope IV was actually two colors. Every volunteer got a lime green and hot pink shirt. You can also see volunteers wearing shirts from previous events.
Men's Lodging
Our male volunteers have gotten used to sleeping on hard wood floors
Ready to Work
Some of our volunteers have more energy than others
Future Finisher
Ed is letting a local try out the Dry Wall Finisher's stilts.
Uncommon Bravery
This young man went out in Cat. 5 hurricane winds to secure the roof to the chicken coop in the back ground.
Graham Roofing Rocks!
Graham Roofing of Tupelo, MS came to many of our events. Their owner paid his crew to come work as our volunteers for a week. We gave them our toughest roofing jobs and they never broke a sweat.
Dolphus Weary
Author of "I Ain't Comin' Back", Dolphus Weary came as a guest speaker
Frank Came Back
Frank Reich, a Buffalo Bills legend, came to speak to our volunteers during Eight Days of Hope IV. He made his first guest appearance during Eight Days of Hope I.
The Wake of Rita
Eight Days of Hope IV was the first time we worked in a state other than Mississippi and the second natural disaster from which we helped homeowners recover. We were headquartered outside of Lake Charles, LA where Hurricane Rita made landfall.
Cameron, LA
Cameron, LA is mostly bayou with many homes on stilts. These took the brunt of the Cat. 5 hurricane winds.
Home Demo
Many homes were so damaged that they had to be demolished.
Broad Reaching
One of the challenges of Eight Days of Hope IV was how far into the neighboring communities our volunteers need to travel every day from Lake Charles. Many jobs started by driving on a long road like this one.
Home Sweet Home
Lacassine High School donated their whole facility for our use during Eight Days of Hope IV. Go Cardinals!
Headquarters
We seem to have a thing for school gyms
Multicolored
The t-shirt color for Eight Days of Hope IV was actually two colors. Every volunteer got a lime green and hot pink shirt. You can also see volunteers wearing shirts from previous events.
Men's Lodging
Our male volunteers have gotten used to sleeping on hard wood floors
Everyone's Workin'
Mark Schools the Youngsters
Down to the Studs
One Nail at a Time
Ready to Work
Some of our volunteers have more energy than others
Fun with a Nail Gun
Future Finisher
Ed is letting a local try out the Dry Wall Finisher's stilts.
A Happy Crew
Uncommon Bravery
This young man went out in Cat. 5 hurricane winds to secure the roof to the chicken coop in the back ground.
Graham Roofing Rocks!
Graham Roofing of Tupelo, MS came to many of our events. Their owner paid his crew to come work as our volunteers for a week. We gave them our toughest roofing jobs and they never broke a sweat.
Dolphus Weary
Author of "I Ain't Comin' Back", Dolphus Weary came as a guest speaker
Frank Came Back
Frank Reich, a Buffalo Bills legend, came to speak to our volunteers during Eight Days of Hope IV. He made his first guest appearance during Eight Days of Hope I.
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