Whether it's making a meal, teaching Zumba, doing crafts, or playing games, serving others (and allowing yourself to be served) is a blessing to us all.
You probably remember the time after Harvey—when the news cycle moved on, the first volunteers tired out, and so much work remained. This seclusion is even more palpable in Lake Charles, where power and water are just now being restored and the disparity between served and underserved neighborhoods is becoming clear. Let’s remind our Cajun neighbors that we’re in this together.
Now it’s our turn to help those affected by a devastating storm and to employ what we learned from that experience. There is no infrastructure to support even high-level volunteers. The best way to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura is to give financially and connect with people who are currently on the ground.
