Valley of Peace (MN) - FEB & MAR 2010

Valley of Peace Lutheran Church hails from the Minneapolis area of Minnesota. Though not new to New Orleans, they were new guests of HH2G. One of several teams we've had from Minnesota, they brought their unique accents and wonderful work ethics to the south. Team leader Tim Hepner put together a three week stint for his volunteers; most team members stayed for a week, while a few others settled in for a two week streak of sheetrocking, mudding/taping, sanding, painting, roof repairing, floor tiling, among other jobs. They worked on the homes belonging to Ms. Rosie Stevens, Brian Berteaux, Albert Franklin, and Ms. Julia Brown.

Tim recruited volunteers from Valley of Peace church, his family, friends and neighbors, and folks who joined the crew without knowing anyone on the teams! As their hosts, it was wonderful to witness the relationships that developed among strangers that were working together for the common goal of helping those who were in need of assistance. Thanks to the eclectic crew from Minnesota for all of the work you accomplished in your time here, for the laughs we shared, and the joy you brought to some New Orleans folks whose lives have been enhanced by your presence and work.