Volunteers do some “EXTRA” work
On Wednesday March 25th we took some of our volunteers out to watch the filming of a new HBO series named “Treme” at Vaughn’s Bar in Bywater. Four of our volunteers were lucky enough to be placed in the scene and also had a chance to meet Elvis Costello who was playing himself in the pilot episode. Here are some photos:
A boil to remember
After completing work on James Brown’s home in the lower ninth ward he invited our volunteers to a crawfish boil at his place.
It was a night of amazing food, singing, dancing and love. Their family was our family and for us that’s what it’s all about.
Vaughn’s & other local stuff
Our volunteers that stay at the volunteer house in Bywater are able to get a real New Orleans experience as they live in an amazing part of town. Vaughn’s, a local bar that features Kermit Ruffins once a week, is just around the corner and last Thursday our volunteers met actor “Steve Zahn” partying with locals outside.
Our volunteers also recently attended a private rehearsal for the TBC Brass Band hosted by a local named Otis who sat in and played the drums. It was an amazing evening.
Weekly picnics with Miss Peanut
A local lady who goes by the name “Miss Peanut” had lost her restaurant after the storm. For the past two years she has been cooking out of her home and only those that have heard about her through word of mouth know where her home is. Her cooking is the best we’ve tasted in New Orleans so we’re lucky to have found her.
To help her out and provide our volunteers with a real New Orleans experience we’ve made a point of taking them over to her home once a week. We then go to City Park for a picnic and a little relaxation time.
Rutgers University from New Jersey
Rutgers University engineering students helped OnSite with paint and de-construction work this week. Thanks again for all your hard work!
Building a peacock coop
On Monday March 16th 50 Jewish college students helped OnSite build a peacock coop and clean the grounds at the Sebastopol Plantation in St. Bernard, LA.
Annie from UCONN returns
Mardi Gras 2009
Our volunteers had a blast this year attending the parades and walking the streets of the French Quarter during Mardi Gras.
Here are some photos and videos.
University of Michigan
For a week OnSite had student volunteers from University of Michigan come down to help. Not only were they able to volunteer, but they also experienced Mardi Gras Day walking the streets of the French Quarter.
This group worked on two homes where they removed siding and painted. Thanks again for all your hard work!
