Janet is a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis where she raised her two sons and a daughter. Her sons are both on active duty in the military. If either of them gets deployed overseas, she will have custody of her grandchildren. more »

Yolanda and Sharon Alexander, along with Sharon’s son Tyrese, evacuated the home they shared when Katrina threatened. more »

Over the past 5 years, Sherry has overcome many problems. She’s a strong parishioner at St. Rose, and anyone familiar with the St. Rose Gospel and Traditional choirs knows her voice. more »

Larry Lewis’ new home On Katrina’s second anniversary, Larry Lewis’ life is bittersweet. more »

I never would have imagined that at 22, a native of San Diego and Southern California, that I would be spending 4 months in Mississippi but here I am more »

Marilyn Smith: Helping neighbors who lost everything Built by Marilyn’s father in the late 50s, the house is made of brick and stands on higher ground. “It’s where we always go during hurricanes,” says Marilyn. more »

Our First House from Scratch At the end of the week, Doug couldn’t hold back his excitement. “It was awesome, man. We hit the ground running, setting the piers within the first few hours. In four days, we had the walls, siding and windows finished.” more »

Liz Allen: Surviving with family and friends — Liz Allen planned to stay home during Hurricane Katrina. more »

Working toward one less empty house — More and more folks are coming back to the neighborhood, but for every house being rebuilt, there are two empty lots. more »

Alvina Nichols: Independent and Resourceful — During Hurricane Katrina, Alvina Nichols stayed at home with her old dachshund. “We know how to prepare for storms,” says Alvina more »

Annette's Story: — Annette Holmes did not once consider leaving her white stucco bungalow during Hurricane Katrina. “If you stay at home and fight a storm, you’d be surprised at how much you can do,” says Annette more »