Personal Stories

Gene Deisinger

Gene is a Counseling Psychologist and Captain of Iowa State University Campus Police Department as well as the SHARE faculty advisor. Click here to learn more about his experience working with Katrina victims in September, 2005.

Ashley Hackler

Ashley is the founder and President of SHARE and counseling graduate student at Iowa State University. She tells about her experience visiting the Gulf Coast a year after Katrina hit.

Pictures

Hurricane Katrina slams U.S. Gulf Coast: PHOTOS: These pictures show the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, which pummeled New Orleans and swamped Mississippi resort towns

Ninth Ward residents and supporters pray against a rebuilt levee wall during a Memorial Day service for victims of Hurricane Katrina. USA Today - 5/29/2006 .

Ashley's pictures of Katrina damage- August 2006:

Gulf Coast of Mississippi

New Orleans - August 9

New Orleans - August 12

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Our service trip to the Gulf Coast for Spring Break 2007 was a great success!! Pictures and stories coming soon.

"Participating in the rebuilding efforts in Louisiana was a life-changing experience. It was inspirational and humbling to witness the strength and resilence of those who have lost their homes and who are picking up the shattered pieces of their lives.

At the same time, it was impressive and energizing to meet so many compassionate and focused volunteers who are selflessly giving their time and efforts to help improve the lives of others. I was amazed to see how many people are continuing to respond to relief efforts related to Hurricanes Katina and Rita. We cannot forget these disasters - the people of the Gulf Coast will need our help for many years to come. "

~Quotation from SHARE member about Spring Break service trip to Louisiana

 

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