NYS-FITS+ NEWS: December 2007

Monday, December 3, 2007

Winter Return to NOLA

We decided to return to NOLA for some mid-winter rebuilding, working from Monday, February 18th to Friday the 29th. George, a.k.a. "The Cook," will be with us again!

The cost of food will be $50 per week. This can be sent directly to JoEllen Parsons, Box 445, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846. Please do this by Jan. 15th to reserve your place.

Those going are asked to donate $100 to $200 each for building materials. This can be sent to the Katrina Rebuilding Fund of the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 21 Lyon Avenue, Menands, NY 12204.

Who We Are

We began as a group of mishuggeneh friends (which explains why our earlier name was "Misfits") who helped to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina and had support from the various Christian congregations to which most of us belonged. Through time, as we volunteered more, our group grew. Now, larger and more spread out (hence NYS and +), we are still committed to helping the Gulf Coast area, NOLA and other projects closer to home. The spiritual dimension of our work takes place both before we leave for our work site(s) in the morning and in the evening as we gather after dinner to reflect on our day.