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Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. The slow reaction to the initial emergency and to the ongoing crisis exposed troubling realities about the response capabilities of the government when the citizens of our most culturally diverse city were in desperate need of helhe was shocked by what he saw: the remnants of people's lives strewn across the streets and an entire neighborhood torn apart and turned upside down. Pitt was even more disturbed by the lack of a clear plan to address the situation. Many were quietly saying there was no chance the Lower 9th Ward would ever be re-built. In a series of community meetings, residents of the Lower 9th Ward told Pitt about the challenges their community faced, both before and after the storm. The rising cost of energy placed a strain on the low-income households of the neighborhood and residents expressed concern about worsening environmental conditions. Their concerns have been validated by scientists, who have concluded that climate change is increasing the frequency and strength of hurricanes. In addition, wetlands and barrier islands that once protected the coast have eroded, leaving New Orleans more exposed to storm surge. The residents of the Lower 9th Ward told Pitt that while the terrible crisis had exposed their vulnerability, Katrina had also created an opportunity: to build something better than what had existed before.  Inspired by the courage and hope of the residents he met, Pitt resolved to do whatever he could to help them rebuild.  Just as importantly, he wanted to help recreate and nurture the unique culture and spirit of the 9th Ward, which symbolized the soul of New Orleans. He understood instinctively that a New Orleans rebuilt without the 9th Ward would never be whole. He began by working with Global Green to sponsor an architecture competition to generate ideas about how to rebuild sustainably. Pitt worked with local community leaders and experts from around the world to develop viable ideas for the Lower 9th Ward. That successful project inspired Pitt's new focus: Make It Right.

Dignity U Wear provides the new clothing necessary for children and families in need to succeed in school and the workplace. We have three focus areas: school children; women and children in crisis; and veterans.

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County addresses the causes of poverty, empowering low-income people to achieve self-sufficiency through community-based collaborations and programs.

The purpose of Haven of Rest is to serve and glorify God through Christ-centered, life-changing programs of love and compassion that respond to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of men, women and children without regard to their race, color, creed or social standing.

To achieve freedom from want, fear, and injustice for people marginalized by poverty, displacement, or situations of vulnerability by developing and providing a continuum of services that meet basic needs, build strengths, safeguard human rights, and provide opportunities for positive change.

Gulfcoast Legal Services is a regional, non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, personal legal advocacy in civil matters, counseling and education for vulnerable individuals and families in Pinellas, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee Counties, Florida.

Our Mission Is To End Homelessness In The Big Bend Area Through Leadership, Education and the provision of quality service .

Rallying our community to end homelessness.

MissionOur mission is to provide home ownership opportunities by training and working with Black women to fix, repair, and renovate homes while providing support for life-based skills.GoalsBlack Women Build- Baltimore works to bring home ownership to Black women in Baltimore. We do this by training local community members in trades-related skills through home improvement projects. We work to bring an intersectional approach to dismantling the barriers that work against our ability to thrive.ValuesBlack women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity for their inherent worth as human beings.IntersectionalityBlack Women Build – Baltimore understands that oppression is experienced at the intersection of identities, conditions, systems, policies, and practices.

Lula Mae’s Day Center’s mission is empowering individuals and families through resources that enhance physical, financial, social, and mental well-being, fostering resilience and hope for low-income and unsheltered communities.

Serenity House strives to prevent homelessness throughout Clallam County by offering programs that target the root causes of homelessness. These programs include best-practice housing-first methodology, homelessness prevention, provision of low-income and permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and immediate emergency shelter. Our focus is on creating permanent solutions that cultivate a culture of self-reliance among those we serve, empowering them to find housing, employment, make everyday choices, and approach any other crises that may arise from a place of safety.

Harvest Home transforms the lives of homeless pregnant women and their children by providing housing, support, and programs that equip women to become great mothers.