Super Grandma
• The communications writer for IR asked me to do a short write up of a beneficiary. Grandma Eloise was the first to come to mind, one of the phenomenal women that I met after the storm. She is the guardian of 7 grandchildren. She has been protecting and nurturing these grandchildren well before Katrina and shining as a symbol of resilience amidst the storm. Four boys and three girls ranging in ages 7-17, she dedicates her entire life to see her grandchildren succeed. After Katrina this was not an easy task to accomplish. She showed me not only the importance of keeping family together but also the strength it takes to maintain such a demanding household.
Racist Free Women Shelter
• There is a desperate need of a racist free women’s shelter in Baton Rouge. After discussing some homeless issues with volunteers who have dedicated their lives to helping the needy I have found that the systems here to help are not set up to help every one with justice. One of my dedicated volunteers is from the streets. At one point in her life she was homeless and without anywhere to turn to. She vividly remembers having to face racism in every shelter in Baton Rouge. Not receiving social services, job opportunities or even preferred donated clothing this strong black women has made it her life mission to give homeless women what was never offered to her. Help to get on her feet despite her race religion etc. This problem of racism in the homeless shelters here in Louisiana is unfortunately widespread and unchecked. The best idea to counter this grotesque problem is to build a women’s homeless shelter to offer refuge, resources and training, a shelter free of racism, full of support with real solutions.
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