Trusquare Solidarité Internationaleworking with Lowernine.org : a group of 20 French and enthusiastic students and 3 teachers,welcomed and led by a dedicated and friendly non-profit team

Because a member of the group had worked with them before, we knew the amazing work Lowernine.org had been doing to help local residents go back to their homes after Katrina struck in 2005, and we wanted to help and feel part of the community

We did and learnt so much in a couple of days !-Carpenting and painting at Mr Jackson's house

Tiling stairs, painting, but also hearing about Karen's tragedy and efforts after Katrina, to bring her mum and sister home

Because that's what Lowernine.org has been doing for years : making people move back home !

Thanks to Lowernine.org, we were able to help, but also to understand tragic situations like these better. We also understand ourselves better.This has been such an enlightening experience for both youngsters and adults. What we know now is that we want to do it again !

So we will definitely come back,hopefully every year, with other French students, but also adults who are inspired by Lowernine.org's action. Our association, Trusquare Solidarité Internationale was founded with that partnership in mind.The idea is to advertise their action and have volunteers come help from France but also from New Orleans itself, through the contacts we now have there.

Why we want Lowernine.org to win the Super Service Challenge ?

Well, because they deserve it so much ! They're not your typical worldwide non-profit : they're a small, friendly and flexible structure living close and for the Lowerninth ward, relying upon volunteers to make the neighborhood live again. They certainly need the money. Not for anything fancy, but to simply pay the bills, the gas, food for the volunteers and materials for residents who can't afford them. That's why we chose this non-profit. For its simplicity, sincerity, and because..it just won't give up and we love that type of tenacity !

So please help Lowernine.org win and continue their amazing work. Through them, The Lowerninth Ward and New Orleans will win too. Thank you !