Lowernine.org
lowernine.org is a volunteer organization established in 2007, after the end of Emergency Communities, one of the first nonprofit organizations formed as of the result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The headquarters of lowernine.org is located in the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward.
The organization is dedicated to the rebuilding of homes in the lower ninth ward damaged by Hurricane Katrina , and training of local residents in the area of construction. It is entirely funded by donations and service volunteers. The 2008 Spring Break period (mainly March) saw over 200 volunteers from all over the nation. However, this is representative of a peak period and not indicative of the day-to-day volunteer community itself.
As of May 8, 2009, over 170 homes in the lower ninth ward are on the waiting list for rebuilding. Although any form of service is greatly appreciated, those skilled in carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, etc. are sought after.