Day Four - More Headway on Houses

Teams of volunteers continued work today in Kaplan, Louisiana, on the six homes being constructed during the BWA Blitz Build.


Volunteers pray together at the start of day four


Allen and Beth Garner of First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit, Missouri, work on the interior of a house



By the end the day, siding was nearly complete on two houses


Susan Gibson stands in front of her new house

Susan and her husband James lost their home and all of their belongings in Hurricane Rita. They moved in with their son, but his trailer was destroyed by a tornado, and the couple was again forced to relocate. The Gibsons are grateful for the many volunteers who are helping to build their new home.


In addition to the BWA volunteers involved in the Blitz Build, local volunteers are also helping to construct the six homes. College students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, high school students, employees of local businesses, and others are contributing time to the construction efforts. Local businesses and government agencies are supporting the Blitz Build by providing breakfast and lunch for volunteers each day.

College students involved in the AmeriCorps program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette work on the roof of a shed

Employees of the sheriff's department cook breakfast for volunteers