Harbor School from Washington State has been volunteering annually with St. Paul's Homecoming Center in New Orleans since 2005 to help families rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. The students interact directly with residents to paint homes and plant trees. They chose to partner with St. Paul's due to the organization's ability to effectively utilize their group for meaningful projects. Harbor School hopes to continue supporting St. Paul's mission through fundraising to purchase supplies and vehicles for their rebuilding efforts.

1. Harbor School
Volunteering with
St. Paul's
Homecoming Center
New Orleans, LA
May 2013

2. Our Purpose
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Harbor School is on
Vashon Island in
Washington State.
We travel extensively
to explore our
country, meet its
people, and help how
we can.

3. Our History with
St. Paul's Homecoming Center
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We first traveled to
New Orleans in
2005, before the
major storms.
We returned in 2007
and ever since. We
began working with
St. Paul's in 2011,
then 2012 and 2013

4. Who We Served
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St. Paul's lets our 8th
graders interact with
the people of New
Orleans. It is a real
interaction, not a
faceless service
project.
Primarily, we've
helped real families
get back into their
homes.

5. Who We Served
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This last year, we met a great family down in
St. Bernard. There were three generations
living in a house that needed a lot of help. We
painted that house so that it will last them for
years to come.
We also planted a lot of trees around the city,
which helps every citizen of New Orleans, and
we got to meet a lot of people as we worked.

6. Ongoing Relationship with
St. Paul's Homecoming Center
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We worked with a few other organizations
before we found St. Paul's.
They work perfectly with a group of our size
and age (about a dozen plus fourteen year-old
students).
Our trip to New Orleans is an annual one, and
we will work with St. Paul's Homecoming
Center each year for as long as we can.

7. If We Won the Prize Money
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St. Paul's is truly
helping New
Orleans.
They need building
supplies, trees to
plant, and gas for
their vehicles.
They need admin
support, payroll
support, and
outreach support.

8. If We Won the Prize Money
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Over a few years, we have come to have a lot
of respect for Connie Uddo, Merri K. Graves,
and the rest of the St. Paul's staff and
volunteers.
They have taught us about their city, shared
their stories, and made a lasting impact on our
students.
Any financial support of their mission is money
very well spent.

9. Thank you for your support of
Harbor School
and
St. Paul's Homecoming Center!

10. Thank you for your support of
Harbor School
and
St. Paul's Homecoming Center!