Other Updates

So while I was gone there was definitely progress on the ground in New Orleans.

We handed out 30 remaining children's books, various parenting pamphlets, and Recycling toothbrushes at the Central City Night out Against Violence March on June 21, 2008

We were selected to participate in the 504connect Pilot group that pairs us up with mentors to enhance our organizational strategies.

We were invited to serve on the EPA's Environmental Justice Conference Planning Committee for 2009

On Saturday afternoons during the summer, Andrea Floyd and Chad Smith hosted a Green Talk Show on WBOK radio to encourage everyone of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to environmental and health issues.

Recently, we were honored to be recognized on a list "The New Orleans
100" that highlights 100 of the most innovative and world-changing
ideas to take root in the city of New Orleans since Katrina.
Consciously Rebuilding came in at #98.

Please click the link below to review the list.

http://www.alldaybuffet.org/neworleans100

In addition, on August 28, 2008 BET commentator Jeff Johnson, mentioned
Consciously Rebuilding on the Tom Joyner Morning Show as he was
discussing Hurricane Katrina's anniversary. You can click the link
below to listen.

http://players.eonstreams.com/FastAim/Player/Player.php?PlayerID=419&MediaURL=http://reachmedia.wmsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/reachmedia_vitalstream_com/082608/JEFF.wma

We want to thank everyone for your continued support on our accomplishments.

Please keep in touch and check our blog regularly as we are constantly
updating it.

Yasmin and Andrea