NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On this day 10 years ago New Orleans was underwater, and the clean up was insurmountable. Today we commemorate Hurricane Katrina, by remembering those who came to our aid and moving forward. New Orleans teens were just children when the storm hit, but on the city-wide day of service, they have shown they did not forget the help they received in a time of need and are happy to give back.
The Carver Community Academy was up-and-at-it early Saturday morning, helping Einstein charter clean up their playground. Dominique Newton believes in good karma and said, “you never know what you might need in the future and they might not have anyone there to help you, so maybe if you help someone then, somebody will be there to help you.” She remembers the efforts of others to help clean up her school, and is joyfully returning the favor.
That is the attitude of New Orleans youth, and that is why today is more than just a day of service. It’s a day to look back at what really makes New Orleans so special. This community looks out for one another, and because the youth had to experience something so unfortunate at such a young age, it has shaped a generation of do-gooders. They rest assured that this isn’t the first day of community service and it won’t be the last, but they are excited to participate in the grand scheme of remembering Katrina.
Those that were here to help New Orleans 10-years-ago, such as Walmart, came back Saturday to provide the necessities for volunteers such as boxed lunches and cold water.