Jim McPhee volunteers 3 weeks in New Orleans

Jim McPhee (right) in a light moment with classmate Jerry Deleski.

Stan,
I just got back from a three-week stint with the Red Cross in New Orleans. Unless you have been there you can't imagine how big this thing was. They will not have power in parts of the city for 9 more months. The destruction is so massive, I wonder if it can ever come back.

Red Cross volunteering a great experience
The Red Cross is a fantastic organization and is in need of money. They are at least 500 million in the hole, so please don't forget them. If you have the time, try volunteering, it is a great experience. You get used to working 12-14 hour days.
Those of you who are looking for a part-time job, Burger King is offering $6000 bonus if you are willing to stay a year.

Poverty
Once again, if you can, give to the RED CROSS .These are truly wonderful people. 80% of the people who live in New Orleans have never been out of the state. 50% of those have never left the city. Having to live in that kind of poverty is a very hard life.
Jim McPhee