Shaine Grogan

New Orleans is truly a remarkable place. My first trip to New Orleans last year for Habitat for Humanity I realized how unique the people are down here. Everyone no matter color or wealth seems to have a smile on their faces and love making others smile. The food and spirit in New Orleans is unlike anything I have ever seen . That is why I wanted to come back again this year and help these people out. It’s a shame that the city has so much crime, when it is one of the happiest cities I have ever been to and I feel that with a little outside help the crime can be limited

So far on this trip I have spent time cleaning the Village, which is the Lower Ninth Ward Community Center. The center has many hazards for children and needs many renovations. It could be a great place for the kids of the Lower Ninth Ward Community. Today we finished building a roof for the shed. Yesterday we went to a Ranch and it was a great experience. I rode a horse for the first time. We helped to clean up the ranch and make it more suitable for children.

Coming to New Orleans is an awesome experience! It makes you feel good to help the people that have faced a disaster. Seeing those people is what keeps you motivated. I also got to have some fun and see the city of New Orleans. I’m excited for the BCS National Championship on Monday night. I plan to root for LSU as they are New Orlean’s team. New Orleans is a great place.

For more information about the Lower Ninth Ward Village please visit their website here and if you would like to make a donation, you can do that here.