Getting a new start in an apartment this young woman has 3 small children. We provided funding for furnishings for her new dwelling.

Their home almost complete they were without funds to purchase and air conditioning system and furniture. Rebuilding Lives-Restoring Hope funded these items and now they are ready to move in.

This home was built by Camp Coast Care in Pass Christian for Irving and Terry Baker. A parishioner from Our Lady of the Gulf brought their need for furniture to our attention and we provided funding for their bedroom suite. Thanks y'all.

Darryl and Anne brought their 3 sons to assist this past weekend on the Gulf Coast. They painted the interior of Becky and Brian Milner's home. Thanks for your dedicated service. Jim and Tammy met with several homeowners to supply funding for appliances and building materials.

Holy Family Parish from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin helped to build a railing for this couple with materials provided by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Students from Marian College in Fond du Lac along with parishioners from Holy Family Parish painted this home during their recent visit. A fresh face for this long time family home that will now house the grandaughter of the former owner, a nurse who works in New Orleans.

Twenty-one volunteers from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin helped on the Coast this Holy Week with painting, replacing windows, tearing down siding and setting the statue at St. Ann's in Clermont Harbor. It was a blessing to meet and work with you all!

Students from Northeastern University helped to clear this storm damaged property for a future build for John and Jackie Kiley. The homeowners are members of the St. Clare Parish and funds from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will be used to help lay a foundation for their new home on this lot.

Leroy and Naomeh Yoder, Junior and Linda tiled our bathrooms, painted doors and trim, re-installed doors and door knobs for us this week. These wonderful volunteers came from Ohio to help us. Thank you so very much.

Kenny, Ron, Carter and Al returned to insulate, lay sub-flooring and replace windows in homes this week. Their parish also supplied funding to area residents for needed appliances. Thank you for everything!

Mike and Wanda have been living in their personal recreational vehicle since Hurricane Katrina took their home in August of 2005. Mike has been doing all the rebuilding himself to this point. The Milwaukee Archdiocese funding provided roofing materials and Christian Aid Ministries supplied the labor to dry in this home that is still in process. A substantial donation for building materials was also made by St. Louis de Montfort of Fishers, Indiana.

Bob and Peggy live in Waveland right off the beach on Terrace. They have raised their home on pilings nearly 20' off the ground. We are joining the Mennonites in assisting this couple with supplies for electrical and plumbing for their home.

Disaster Relief Services (a Amish-Mennonite organization) teamed up with us to replace this woman's storm damaged roof.

Another week with Christian Aid Ministries and look all that has been accomplished. They say they will be putting the tin on the screen room roof tomorrow. We are so excited!

These photos are "in progress" shots of homes being built with kits from Triple D Truss company from Pennsylvania.

Volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries helped us put on vinyl siding, installed a floor throughout the house and built a deck extension...all in 3 days time. They arrived on Ash Wednesday and completed all this work by 3:00pm Friday afternoon. Thank you gentlemen and may God continue to bless you in His service!

An exuberant troup of talented Elon students painted the interior of our home and sided the exterior during their recent trip to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Sharing their smiles and hard working hands with Harold and I gave us a real boost this week. We will always remember you in years to come as we enjoy our home. Thanks a million!

Mike Gallagher from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with his brother-in-law Miles this week. They worked to install exterior doors and fascia board at the Salpietra's home. They also returned to Shirley & Jim McDowell's and installed their kitchen cabinets. Thank you for both for your generosity and skill.

Students from UW-Stout tore off the storm damaged roof of this home while funds from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee purchased the necessary new roofing materials. WAY TO GO WISCONSIN!

These families were in need of furnishings and appliances to make their homes complete. On behalf of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee we supplied their needs and made them so happy.

Miss Carol Garcia is having her home built by CDR assisted by some funding from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

St. Louis de Montfort helped this couple with the purchase of lumber for their back porch so they will be able to complete their roofing.

Kenny Zorger and Al C. returned once again to spread their joy and talents around the Bay Saint Louis community. Thank you gentlemen so much for all you do!

Fr. Esser and Pam Klemm traveled to the Gulf Coast to survey progress made and how much work still needs to be accomplished. They enjoyed meeting families that have been assisted by the Milwaukee Archdiocesan effort.