Talking to People

Today we split into two groups for our last day of service in New Orleans. The first group finished painting the parts of Ms. Debra's porch that were not done earlier in the week. The second group was given the opportunity to do outreach in the community by handing out fliers and collecting signatures for a petition. The petition was about the need for another elementary school in the lower 9th ward. 

As we spoke to the members of the community about this petition, we also found ourselves talking about many other things. Listening to everyday citizens of New Orleans talk about the issues of income inequality, the state of education, misleading media coverage, and political corruption added a much needed perspective to conversations the group has been having all week amongst ourselves and with community organizations such as the Bayou District Foundation. It was a great way to end the service trip. 

Miguel Montoya