Hurricane Katrina damaged and destroyed homes, infrastructure, cultural and historic sites and commercial venues. All of District 6840 felt the force of Katrina to some extent. Long term recovery is now underway in the hardest hit areas. Below are opportunities for you to help.

Forms for Katrina Relief grants are discussed near the bottom of this page, just above the article on the Blue Dog Print Fundraiser.

How You Can Help

Monetary Donations A Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund has been established. Monetary donations will be used for shelter, food, clothing, medical care, medicines and other needs. Make check payable and mail to: Rotary 6840 Katrina Fund c/o George Mahl, District Recovery Chair 5817 Citrus Blvd. Suite K New Orleans, LA 70123

Club to Club Assistance

If you would like to adopt a club in District 6840 to assist with recovery from Hurricane Katrina, see the list of projects below and contact the club directly. See the Club Information page on this website for contact information for each club in District 6840.

Donations of Materials and Equipment

Supplies If your Rotary club would like to ship supplies to District 6840, contact George Mahl at gmahl@aol.com.

List of Club Projects

State of District 6840-list of hurricane related Rotary projects

Click here for a printable list of projects throughout the District.

Christmas Toys and Gifts

Gulfport/Orange Grove Picayune Gulfport Slidell Northshore Stennis Space Center

Modular units and amenities for Rotary meeting place

Pass Christian Bay St. Louis Long Beach

Public Libraries

Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Sunrise Petal Long Beach Gulfport/Orange Grove Belle Chasse

Restoration of local child care facilities

Long Beach

Restoration of local non-profit community outreach program

Slidell Slidell Northshore

Habitat for Humanity

Slidell Slidell Northshore Gulfport

Restoration of center for homeless men

Slidell Slidell Northshore

Local Schools

Slidell Slidell Northshore Gulfport New Orleans

Local Food Bank

Slidell Slidell Northshore

St. Tammany Association for Retarded Citizens

Slidell Slidell Northshore

Restoration and repair of flooded homes and government buildings

Northlake Mandeville Gulfport District 5470 Pass Christian-construction of a new Police Station

Restoration of Nature Center

Northlake Mandeville

Repair ball park

Northlake Mandeville

Restoration of Samaritan Center

Northlake Mandeville

24 passenger "Senior Bus"

Long Beach

Construction and restoration of community centers

Long Beach-restoration of community recreational facilities Ocean Springs-supporting a city effort to establish a community space for peoople living in FEMA campers

Building supplies

contact AG Steve Howard Stennis Space Center

Assistance to local citizens, Rotarians, families of Rotarians and first responders

Gulfport District 5470-see Club Information page for contact info for District 5470

Provide furnished and unfurnished homes

Gulfport

Playground equipment

Gulfport Pass Christian

Construction of special education building

Gulfport

Laundry Facilities

Stennis Space Center

Construction of lockable storage units

Gautier

School Uniforms

Belle Chasse McComb

Medicines for Indigent

Ocean Springs

Landscaping

Entrance to N.O. City Park-Algiers Club

Info for District 6840 Clubs

Click here for info on RI Katrina Relief Donor Advised Fund.

RI has received funds for Katrina relief. This site includes information on how Rotary clubs can request assistance for Katrina related projects.

Project Request form for RI Katrina Relief Donor Advised Fund

Mail the application to RI Katrina Relief DAF c/o Bob Stuart, RI Director P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705

RI World Community Service Project form

Blue Dog Print Fundraiser for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

WE WILL RISE AGAIN George Rodrique presents a silkscreen benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Those of us from South Louisiana grew up with the aftermaths of hurricanes Audrey, Betsy, Camille...and now Katrina. As with times before, "we will rise again." Tears and rising water threaten to drown us. But don't be deceived. The land may be under water, but the spirit of New Orleans and the culure of Louisiana hold their heads high. We Will Rise Again shows the American flag covered with water. The blue dog is partly submerged, and its eyes, normally yellow, are red with a broken heart.... Katrina hit me personally at Ground Zero. My immediate thought was for the safety of people I know, followed by the shock of seeing helicopters and boats alongside familiar street signs, as rescuers assisted people from rooftops and attics. For the second time in this young 21st century I sat at my easel weighted by personal sorrow and my desire to help, this time also reflecting on the devastation of my city and the suffering of my neighbors. New Orleans has been home to my gallery and studio for sixteen years; it is where the Blue Dog was born. My wife is a third generation New Orleanian, and the Big Easy remains the 'big city' to my Cajun hometown of New Iberia. Wendy and I join thousands of New Orleans residents in our pledge to go HOME, to re-build our city, and to pay tribute to those who lost their lives with a commitment to care for our citizens, embrace our culture, and make the good times roll... again. George Rodrique September 2005 *********************************************** Rotary District 6840 has entered into a project with world renowned artist George Rodrique to bring you this unique Blue Dog print dedicated to benefit the relief efforts for both Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims. George Rodrique who was also a victim of Hurricane Katrina titled his print "We Will Rise Again". The print depicts Rodrique's famous Blue Dog partly submerged in a pool of water with a U.S. Flag and with the Rotary wheel perfectly rendered on the breast of the Blue Dog. This print sells for only $500 and it measures 24" X 30". The artist will receive $150 to cover his production cost and will handle the order processing and shipping. All net proceeds will be donated to Rotary District 6840 for use in its hurricane relief efforts. Visit helpneworleansrotary.com for more details and to order a print.

For more information click here.

Banner photo courtesy of Rotary International