In response to the devastation wrought by the earthquake in Haiti, LDRF is committed to sharing our disaster-recovery expertise and extending our grassroots network to assist the Haitian people. Louisianans’ resilience in the midst of persistent poverty, disaster and inequity positions us to be especially empathetic to our Haitian neighbors. In solidarity with the Haitian people, LDRF has dedicated a $25,000 fund to match your gifts during this dire time of need.
The mission of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation is to transform the disaster caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita into an unprecedented opportunity for a new Louisiana — providing resources for the relief, recovery and betterment of all its people by ensuring access and opportunity in rebuilding their communities and culture.
LATEST NEWS
02/01/10: Read the latest about our philanthropic response to Haiti in the Times Picayune and The New York Times.
"I have experienced a growing sense of urgency to ensure ... the self-determination of the Haitian people." -- from, Keeping Haitians at the Heart of our Relief & Recovery Efforts: thoughts from Dominique Duval-Diop, a Haitian American living in Louisiana Click here to read more.
01/07/10 LDRF delivers Gulf South communities' recovery priorities and best practices to Obama's Long Term Recovery Working Group. More ...
Op-Ed, "New Orleans Embodies Nation's New Spirit," co-authored by LDRF Board Director Ambassador James Joseph published in Oct. 14th Times Picayune.
INITIATE CHANGE: view LDRF's 2008-09 annual report:
Click here for photos of LDRF's Silver Lining Breakfast with HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan:
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Chronicles of
Resilience & Resolve
A Three Year Review: 2005-2008
LDRF's GRASSROOTS ADVANTAGE
Since hurricanes Katrina and Rita, LDRF has worked closely with more than 150 nonprofit grassroots organizations throughout Louisiana's coastal regions to provide relief, accelerate recovery and achieve betterment for impacted communities. LDRF's on-the-ground experience has culminated in the creation of an effective network through which LDRF receives timely and accurate information about the real needs of disaster survivors and is thus positioned to respond quickly, effectively and responsibly. LDRF thanks you for reaching out to help others in these tumultuous times.
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The Louisiana Disaster
Recovery Foundation
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