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The Today Show: ‘This is human kindness’: Hurricane Katrina survivors help Houston after Harvey

After experiencing the kindness of people in Houston after Katrina, Connie Uddo knew she wanted to help out. She is coordinating volunteers to help muck and gut houses in Houston. Sep. 9, 2017 at 11:40 AM Meghan Holohan TODAY Contributor Soon after Hurricane Katrina, Connie Uddo was sitting with a […]

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Woman buried under house debris gets help from stranger: Fox 8 Feb. 12

Hundreds of volunteers converged on tornado ravaged neighborhoods over the weekend to help homeowners begin the arduous cleanup process. Thelma Packnett, whose home was uninsured, was still trying to get over the terrifying experience as strangers from across the country rushed to help her with daunting task of clearing out […]

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NOLA: Growing Stronger not Just Bouncing Back

by Timothee Sallin New Orleans is one of the great American Cities. It is a city with soul, rooted in heritage, shaped by a history of adversity and triumph. Katrina may have knocked the city back but today NOLA is thriving, demonstrating once again its remarkable resilience. This resilience is a […]

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