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Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO) is an organization open to all public, private, and parochial high school students. Our overall mission is to be a facilitator for local youth to become involved in the recovery and rebirth of New Orleans. We believe as future leaders it is our responsibility to bring about a better quality of life for our future. New Orleans is coming back with the help of countless volunteers and their hard work. The overwhelming support from people across the country has been a blessing which will never be forgotten. However, the local youth must do their part in rebuilding New Orleans. YRNO has facilitated many out of state volunteers working hand-in-hand with local teens. The unique partnership has allowed visitors to bring back special memories of not just what they did, but who they met. YRNO started as a grassroots effort to gut the homes of teachers. Our efforts then shifted into getting more people involved in rebuilding New Orleans. YRNO hosted four large scale projects across different areas of the city. The first large project came after numerous hours gathering supplies and donations from local business owners. The first project was our greatest success with over four hundred volunteers gathering to help. YRNO brought movement, noise, and hope to the silent community.
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Vital Stats
| Started On: | January 14 2006 | Ended On: | |
| People Involved: | 800-1000 Local and Out of town volunteers | People Impacted: | The City of New Orleans |
| Money Raised: | $10,000-$15,000 In the form of private donations, grants, and tools |
Project Updates:
The project we developed was a great success. With the help of the Do Something Grant I was able to purchase equipment necessary to most efficiently complete our projects. The project consisted of cutting the overgrown weeds which run rampant in Post-Katrina New Orleans. Our agenda was to remove the unsightly weeds which are an eyesore for the citizens trying to re-populate this once decimated Lakeview neighborhood, which I proudly call home. The project developed as a one time event, however, it quickly developed into an ongoing daily project with the help of the Beacon of Hope (a grassroots non-profit funded by the United Way). We were able to team up our project of beautifying the community with the steady flow of volunteers from across the country. Volunteers from across the United States worked together to help rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The project was one of the most enjoyable times of my summer. Although it was a daily challenge, it was a challenge I greatly enjoyed. My favorite part of the project was the opportunity I was provided to tell the story of New Orleans to all who would listen.
