Affiliated Events:

Many congregations and organizations across the nation are planning events to support those who are affected by Katrina.
This is a place to share information on such events. Please share events that your organization is planning by filling out our Event Registration form.

Note: New Orleans Network compiles a list of events in New Orleans area. Please visit their event calendar for more information.

March 27, 2006 ~ March 31, 2006 in New Orleans, LA.
Traveling to New Orleans for spring break to do medical and other relief work with Common Ground Collective
Sponsored by : Common Ground Collective
A group of medical students in the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program are traveling to New Orleans for spring break to do medical and other relief work with Common Ground Collective, a local non-profit organization. They hope to provide much-needed services for those who continue to be affected by last year's hurricanes. To learn more about this effort visit their web site: http://jmpgulfcoastfundraising.com

August 19, 2006 in Clearwater, Florida (Tampa Bay area)
Betsy McGovern (Celtic Folksinger) Katrina Benefit Concert
Sponsored by : Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater
Benefit concert for 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans

August 11, 2006 ~ August 13, 2008 in Biloxi, Mississippi
Governor Haley Barbour’s Recovery Expo. Preserving Our Past- Building Our Future.
Sponsored by : Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal
This free expo will be help at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi for people planning to rebuild in neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Katrina along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 9 am-5 pm (Friday & Saturday), 12 pm-5 pm (Sunday)http://www.governorbarbour.com/recovery/expo/

August 12, 2006 ~ August 13, 2006 in Louisiana
Call for services
Sponsored by : Louisiana Family Recovery Corps
The Louisiana Family Recovery Corps is inviting pastors, ministers, and other religious leaders to hold a service at their place of worship across the state of Louisiana during the second weekend in August. The intended focus of this message in the service is to sanction, encourage, and support emotional healing and recovery to all who have suffered and lost so much. Contact Katie Underwood, LFRC at 225-336-3120 or kunderwood@recoverycorps.org.

August 21, 2006 ~ August 24, 2006 in Cities around the country
NAACP Housing Hearings and Public Action Event
Sponsored by : NAACP Gulf Coast Advocacy Center
Hearings and action to be held in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette/Lake Charles and Washington, D.C. with possible meetings in Houston and Dallas. On August 24, there will be a public action in D.C. to demand response to problems from federal officials. Contact Tracie Washington at twashington@naacpnet.org

August 24, 2006 ~ August 26, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
Come Back Home Campaign: Displaced survivors to gather in D.C.
Sponsored by : Survivors of Hurricane Katrina and People's Organizing Committee.
Displaced survivors who are living all over the country will gather in Washington, DC, pitch tents and camp out on the federal government to demand their right to return home. This event is part of the Come Back Home campaign in New Orleans. Contact Ishmael Muhammad at ishmaelmuhammad@yahoo.com.

August 25, 2006 in New Orleans
National Dialogue: What We learned from Katrina
Sponsored by : African-American Leadership Project and People's Hurricane Relief Fund
Panel discussion, 7-9pm.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans
Hands around the Superdome
Sponsored by : African-American Leadership Project and People’s Hurricane Relief Fund
An event to honor Dome and Convention Center survivors, 12 – 3 p.m.; Premier of “Unmasking New Orleans”, time TBA.

August 27, 2006 in Mississippi Coast
"Hands across the Coast": Human chain for Katrina anniversary
Sponsored by : Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Father Harold Roberts with the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer invites people to meet/gather along the coast at 2:30pm and then hold hands at 3pm for 2 minutes. He hopes this informal event will span state-to-state along the coast of Mississippi. The plan is for people to gather along highway 90 from Pascagoula to Bay St. Louis/Waveland. Be in location by 2:30 PM. Contact Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 228-436-3123. The event is to be a symbol of being together and an attempt to gain national attentention.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans
Mass of remembrance
Sponsored by : Archdiocese of New Orleans
A mass of remembrance to be held at the St. Louis Cathedral.

August 27, 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA
A Community Gathering: “A Service of Remembrance, Thanksgiving, & Hope for the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina”
Sponsored by : Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues
This event will be held at First United Methodist Church, 930 N. Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA and is coordinated by the Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues. *2pm: Baton Rouge Training Event: "Best Practices Used in Disasters" Teams are invited to come to learn the best practices for shelters, food distribution, donations, volunteers, and handling a crisis. Register by August 23 at 225-343-8270 or online: http://www.volunteerbatonrouge.org *4pm: worship (First United Methodist Church).

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans
Interfaith Worship Service
Sponsored by : African-American Leadership Project and People’s Hurricane Relief Fund
Service 2-4:30pm.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans
“A Memorial Tribute to the Victims of Hurricane Katrina”-
Sponsored by : Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Council
The tribute will take place at 1pm by members of the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Council at Claiborne Ave. and Tennessee St.

August 26, 2006 ~ August 27, 2006 in North Shore, Slidell/Lacombe areas
Celebration of survival (tentative)
Sponsored by : NAACP of Slidell/Moving Forward Gulf Coast, Inc.
Celebration of survival on North Shore esp. Slidell/Lacombe areas. Slidell is nearing full recovery state and discussion on the North Shore about the 1-year anniversary have centered around planning a celebration of survival. Parish and city officials have pledged support.

August 27, 2006 ~ August 28, 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA
Displaced survivors to gather in Baton Rouge, LA
Sponsored by : Survivors of Hurricane Katrina and the People’s Organizing Committee.
Displaced survivors pitch their tents in Baton Rouge, LA, in front of the state capitol to put pressure on the state government of Louisiana for their right to return home. This event is part of the Come Back Home campaign in New Orleans, a collaboration between Survivors of Hurricane Katrina and the People’s Organizing Committee. Contact Ishmael Muhammad at ishmaelmuhammad@yahoo.com.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Come Back Home Campaign Displaced survivors to gather in New Orleans
Sponsored by : Survivors of Hurricane Katrina and the People’s Organizing Committee
Survivors will make their demands to return home heard by the city council of New Orleans, and they will camp out on city hall. This event is part of the Come Back Home campaign in New Orleans, a collaboration between Survivors of Hurricane Katrina and the People’s Organizing Committee. Contact Ishmael Muhammad at ishmaelmuhammad@yahoo.com.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans
Special service at St. Louis Cathedral
Sponsored by : Archdiocese of New Orleans, in collaboration with a number of other faith and church communities
The Archdiocese of New Orleans, in collaboration with a number of other faith and church communities, will host an Interfaith Prayer Service. Katrina Memorial Interfaith Prayer Service hosted by Archbishop Hughes at St. Louis Cathedral Church in New Orleans. To reserve your seat, please contact: Deacon Ron Guidry, Director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese at 504/861-6300.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Historic New Orleans Collection commemorative event
The Historic New Orleans Collection will host an event to commemorate the Katrina anniversary from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. featuring presentations by the Times-Picayune reporting staff, winners of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Hurricane Katrina coverage, and a lecture and book signing by Richard Campanella (Geographies of New Orleans: Urban Fabrics Before the Storm, August 2006).

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
"Katrina Oak"- Tree planting event
Rev. Thomas J. Rodi, Bishop of Biloxi would like each parish and Catholic school in the diocese to plant an oak tree as a common gesture of unity and hope.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Great Flood Memorial March
Sponsored by : People’s Hurricane Relief Fund
People’s Hurricane Relief Fund is working with more than 30 grassroots organizations to plan and execute the memorial. Memorial march: 10am to 1pm, beginning at the levee breach in the Lower Ninth Ward and ending at Congo Square. Planning meetings are currently scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Musicians Union Hall (2401 Esplanade Ave). Contact Malcolm Suber at 504-931-7614 or msuber4366@yahoo.com.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
St. Bernard Parish Council Daylong Remembrance
Sponsored by : St. Bernard Parish Council
The daylong remembrance begins at 10am. Events include the dedication of an illuminated, stainless steel crucifix and stone monument at the site of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet. 7 am: Special mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chalmette. 8:30 am: “Day of Reflection” breakfast at St. Bernard Unified School 10 am: Dedication ceremony of an illuminated, stainless steel crucifix and stone monument bearing the names of the 129 St. Bernard Parish residents who died in Hurricane Katrina at Shell Beach Time TBA: Bell ringing ceremony in Liberty Plaza in front of the Civic Center to remember the victims and honor the parish’s emergency responders who helped rescue thousands of victims during the flooding. The bell-ringing will be a project of the Business and Professional Woman’s club of St. Bernard, the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs and the Chamber of Commerce. Contact Tony “Ricky” Melerine, Parish Councilman and Committee Co-chair, and Charlie Reppel, Chief of Staff for Parish President Junior Rodriguez. For more information, visit http://www.sbpg.net

August 29, 2006 in Air America radio
'State of Belief'
Sponsored by : The Interfaith Alliance and Air America
A special one hour ‘State of Belief’ ( http://www.stateofbelief.com ) hosted by Rev. C. Welton Gaddy on Air America. Program context TBA online the week of the Katrina anniversary.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
City Council commemorative event
Sponsored by : City Council
City council members will lay wreaths in one of the most devastated neighborhoods in his/her district.- at 9:38am in commemoration of the first levee breached.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans
Monument dedication
Sponsored by : City Council
10:30 a.m., Mississippi River Heritage Park, 1100 block of Convention Center Blvd. The City Council will dedicate a granite monument.

August 27, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in New Orleans
City of New Orleans three-day commemorative events
Sponsored by : City of New Orleans and Musician Wynton Marsalis
Events to commemorate the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Rebirth of New Orleans. The schedule includes: Sunday, August 27, 2006: Noon – Midnight: **Kazanjian Jewels for Charity Silent Auction (bid and view) Harrah's Casino (8 Canal Street New Orleans) 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: *Gospel Concert in the Convention Center Auditorium (900 Convention Center Blvd.) 9 p.m. -11 p.m.: **Ambassadors of Swing Talent Search, Harrah's Casino Theatre (8 Canal Street) Monday, Aug 28, 2006 Noon – Midnight: **Kazanjian Jewels for Charity Silent Auction (bid and view) Harrah's Casino (8 Canal Street New Orleans) 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: **Cooking With Music featuring Emeril Lagasse and Wynton Marsalis – an educational program for children at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd.) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.:**Exclusive Food Experience Restaurants around New Orleans (Restaurants to be determined) 9 p.m. – TBAz:**Comedy Night at Harrah's Casino Theatre (8 Canal Street) Tuesday, August 29, 2006: 8:30 a.m.: *Prayer Breakfast at Asia Baptist Church (1400 Sere Street) 9:38 a.m. First Levee Breach: *Ringing of the Bells/Laying of the Wreaths at City Hall (1300 Perdido Street) -Laying of the Wreaths will take place at each levee breach in the City Council respective districts Noon: *Ecumenical Prayer Service at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Auditorium, Hall H (900 Convention Center Blvd.) Noon – Midnight: **Kazanjian Jewels for Charity Silent Auction (bid and View) at Harrah's Casino (8 Canal Street) 2:00 p.m.: *One New Orleans Procession in the tradition of a Jazz Funeral from the Convention Center to the Superdome - Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré will be the Grand Marshall of the One New Orleans Procession -Honoring 1st Responders, the lives lost in Katrina, and the rebirth of New Orleans -Everyone is invited to participate 3:30 p.m.:*Pre-Concert Community Event begins at the end of the One New Orleans Procession at the Superdome (1500 Poydras St.) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: **New Orleans: Rebuilding the Soul of America...One Year Later Televised Concert at the New Orleans Arena (1501 Girod Street) 8.30 p.m. – TBA: **Post-Event: Masquerade Gala (Diamond & Platinum tickets only) at Harrah's Casino (8 Canal Street) 9:30 p.m.: *Fireworks - Rebirth of One New Orleans on the Riverfront *City Events **Wynton Marsalis' Packaged Events Contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com for city events and Mary Lee Murphy at murphym@peteramayer.com or (504) 210-1320 for Wynton Marsalis's Events.

September 01, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Planned opening of Women’s Health Clinic
Sponsored by : New Orleans Women’s Health and Justice Initiative
With Charity Hospital shuttered, adequate and accessible health care for New Orleans' uninsured returning residents is in poor shape. The women of Incite! Women of Color, a collective of feminist activists dedicated to ending violence against women of color, has partnered with other local organizations to attempt to open a free health clinic for women and children in the historic Treme district.

September 01, 2006 ~ September 10, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
Lobbying effort (Early September)
Sponsored by : Student Hurricane Network
Student Hurricane Network will coordinate a lobbying effort in Washington, D.C.

August 27, 2006 in New York, New York
A Service of Prayer and Solidarity
Sponsored by : The Riverside Church of NY
Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a.m.

August 24, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in various locations (see below)
"Hear Me Now" Gulf States Tour
Sponsored by : National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Black Women’s Roundtable “Hear Me Now” Listening Bus Tour. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation will sponsor a bus tour of prominent women to meet with Gulf area women to discuss their experiences and needs. The tour itinerary is as follows: *Thursday, August 24 (evening event) - Mobile, Alabama *Friday, August 25 (evening event) - Gulfport, Mississippi *Saturday, August 26 (open for morning, lunch, evening) - New Orleans, Louisiana *Sunday, August 27 (post worship event, 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.) - Lafayette, Louisiana *Monday, August 28 (evening event) - Baton Rouge, Louisiana *Tuesday, August 29 (evening event) - Jackson, Mississippi Contact Leslie Watson Malachi at 202-256-8531 or 202-659-4929 or leslie5560@aol.com.

August 25, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
African American Leadership Project (AALP) “Remembering Katrina”
Sponsored by : African American Leadership Project (AALP)
Schedule (subject to change): -Fri., Aug. 25: *7pm-9:30pm - A National Dialogue: "Katrina And Its Meaning For Black Americans And The Nation"; Location: McDonogh 35 High School Auditorium. -Sat., Aug. 26: *12pm- 2pm - "Hands Around The Dome" Ceremony (To Honor The Loss Of Life, Community Rescuers, The Human Suffering, The Broken Families, The Impacted Children And Youth, The Disrupted Institutions And Loss Of Life And Property); Site: Louisiana Superdome, Plaza Level Entrance/ *2pm-3:30pm - March And Rally From The Superdome To The Morial Convention Center/ *4pm- 7pm - Post-March Refreshments And Discussion International Human Rights Issues: The United Nations On Katrina; Site: Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. -Sun., Aug. 27: *2pm - 4pm - Ecumenical And Interfaith Worship Service Site: Watson Teaching Ministries, 4400 St. Charles Ave./ *4pm - Until - White Buffalo Day And Katrina Remembrance, Drums Of Healing And Mardi Gras Indians. Also Featuring The Katrina Sounds And Songs Of Cyril Neville (Sponsored By The White Buffalo Day Committee); Site: Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park. -Mon., Aug. 28: *7pm - 9:30pm - 1st Annual Katrina Lecture Series, "What Happened To The Levees?" Site: Xavier University, Gold Room Or Science -Tue., Aug. 29: *10am - The Great Flood Commemorative March From The Lower 9th Ward To Congo Square (Sponsored By The People's Hurricane Relief Fund And Other Community Groups); Marchers Will Assemble At Jordan Ave. And Galvez/ *6:30pm- 9:30pm - Closing Event: "Let The Circle Be Unbroken" Premier Of The Final Call's DVD "Unmasking New Orleans"/ A Town Hall Meeting On "The Future Of The City" And "Perspectives On A Fitting Katrina Memorial"/ Closing Ceremony Site: Ashe Cultural Arts Center. Contact Mtangulizi Sanyinka at wazuri@aol.com.

August 29, 2006 in St. Tammany Parish
A Service of Remembrance
Sponsored by : St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish will hold a Katrina service at 11am at North Shore Beach south of Slidell. Details TBA.

August 15, 2006 ~ August 18, 2006 in Gulf Coast
Gamaliel Foundation African American Leadership Commission Bus Tour
Sponsored by : Gamaliel Foundation
The Gamaliel African American Leadership Commission, a group of African American and other clergy, will conduct a bus tour with 20-40 pastors to affected regions in the Gulf: August 15: Pre-meetings with clergy in New Orleans August 16: Press conference lunch with public officials August 17: Biloxi, MS August 18: Baton Rouge meetings with local clergy and return to New Orleans Ministers in the Gamaliel network will also preach a “Katrina Sunday” service in August. Contact Rev. Cheryl Rivera at 312-357-2639 or crrivera@core.com or Laura Barrett at 314-443-5915 or laurabarrett@gamaliel.org.

August 31, 2006 in Louisiana
KaBOOM!’s Week of Play
Sponsored by : KaBOOM!
KaBOOM! and its partners, The Home Depot, Playworld Systems and Hands On Network, will build ten playgrounds in the Gulf Coast during the last week of August to remind the country that one year later there is still work to be done to rebuild the Gulf Coast, particularly for its youngest residents. On August 31, a playground will be built at Carolyn Park Middle School in Slidell. Contact KaBOOM! at info@kaboom.org.

August 01, 2006 ~ August 31, 2006 in Moss Point, Mississippi
"Solemn Assembly and a Sanctified Fast"
Sponsored by : Calling All Christians Church
Every Wednesday and Sunday in August: 7 PM (Wednesday) and 10 AM (Sunday): Solemn Assembly and Sanctified Fast. Dr. Palma Chandler, founding bishop of Calling All Christians Church, which meets in the Frances J. Chandler Family Destiny Center, 5817 Shortcut Road, Moss Point, Mississippi, announces a "Solemn Assembly and a Sanctified Fast" for the entire month of August in commemoration of God's Grace before, during and after hurricane Katrina. Every person, every family and every church affected by the hurricane, especially those in Jackson County, are invited to participate on whatever level they wish. Partial and total fasting with special prayer is welcomed. All services each Sunday at 10AM and each Wednesday at 7PM will be focused on the healing and restoration of those devastated by the storm. Special messages from the Bible, the book of Joel, the book of Nehemiah and the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ will show how God provides a new hope, a new faith and a new love for total and complete personal, family and community healing and restoration. Contact Dr. Palma Chandler at miraclehelp@bellsouth.net.

August 25, 2006 in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulf States Juried Exhibition
Sponsored by : George Ohr Rising
6-8 PM: Opening Reception, George Ohr Rising: Gulf States Juried Exhibition. The reception will be held at the Fine Arts Galleries of the Jefferson Davis Campus at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport. The exhibition will display the work of artists and displaced artists from the five Gulf States affected mostly by Hurricane Katrina but also by Hurricane Ivan. The exhibition will remain up until September 25. Contact Margie Gowdy at margie@georgeohr.org.

August 26, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in Pascagoula, Mississippi
City of Pascagoula’s Commemoration Events
The City of Pascagoula is hosting three public events to remember the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: August 26: Community picnic. A community picnic will be held to recreate the sharing atmosphere after the storm. Residents are encouraged to grill out, share ice cream, and just come together. The city is opening all public parks for picnics, and citizens are welcome to gather in neighborhoods. August 27, Evening: Worship and music services. The City of Pascagoula is hosting a worship and music service at War Memorial Stadium. All Jackson County churches are invited to attend. August 29, Evening: Memorial ceremony. The City of Pascagoula will be holding a memorial ceremony at Beach Park where a Katrina monument will be unveiled.

August 28, 2006 ~ August 31, 2006 in Mississippi Gulf Coast
KaBOOM!’s Week of Play
Sponsored by : KaBOOM!
KaBOOM! and its partners, The Home Depot, Playworld Systems and Hands On Network, will build ten playgrounds in the Gulf Coast during the last week of August to remind the country that one year later there is still work to be done to rebuild the Gulf Coast, particularly for its youngest residents. Playgrounds will be built on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the following dates and locations: August 28: Second Street Elementary School, Bay St. Louis August 29: John Henry Beck Park, Biloxi, Pass Christian High School, Pass Christian, and Owen T. Palmer Park, Gulfport August 30: Carol Vegas Park, Bay St. Louis and Central Elementary School, Pascagoula August 31: Miramar Park, Biloxi and Hancock Medical Center, Bay St. Louis Contact KaBOOM! at info@kaboom.org.

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
American Red Cross's coast-wide bloood drive
Sponsored by : American Red Cross
American Red Cross’s coast-wide blood drive will be held on August 29 in honor of Hurricane Katrina’s victims at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. All citizens are encouraged to roll up their sleeves, but a special call is being issued for people with the “O” blood type.

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
Mississippi Gulf Day of Action
Sponsored by : Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights, the Save Ourselves Coalition, and the US Human Rights Network
Locals will conduct a canvass for human needs and community-speak out about the need for affordable housing and participation of those most affected in rebuilding efforts in the Mississippi Gulf. Biloxi location to be announced. Contact Jaribu Hill or LaToya Davis at 662-334-1122.

August 29, 2006 in Mississippi location TBA
Sunrise: “Katrina Commemoration at Sunrise” service
Sponsored by : STEPS
STEPS will hold an interfaith, interracial, and region-wide gathering to honor the deceased, give thanks for good neighbors and pledge to a “healthy, just and sustainable recovery for all South Mississipians.” The location has not been confirmed at this time.

August 29, 2006 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
City of Ocean Spring’s Ground Breaking Ceremony
Sponsored by : City of Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs will mark Katrina’s landfall with a ground breaking ceremony at Fort Maurepas (Beach Front Drive) on Tuesday morning, August 29. The storm’s water washed away the symbolic fort which marked the first French settlement in this area.

August 29, 2006 in Moss Point, Mississippi
City of Moss Point’s Final Downtown Development Ward Meeting
Sponsored by : City of Moss Point
6 PM: The City of Moss Point will remember Hurricane Katrina’s anniversary by focusing on its future. City leaders will host the final Downtown Development Ward meeting on August 29 at the Pelican Landing Conference Center. The meeting will also honor those “Sister Cities” who made donations to Moss Point following the hurricane. This will be the last of six ward meetings the city has organized to obtain public commitment on redevelopment plans.

August 10, 2006 in New Orleans
A Special Town Meeting Hosted by Tavis Smiley
Sponsored by : Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
6-8 PM: A Special Town Meeting Hosted by Tavis Smiley. A special radio and television taping of the commemoration of the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will be sponsored by the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation at the Roussel Performance Center at Loyola University. Doors open at 5:15 PM. Closed taping begins promptly at 6 PM; no admittance after 6 PM. Seating is limited. Contact Amber Hutchinson at ahutchinson@louisianahelp.org or 225-383-1672 to RSVP no later than August 8.

August 16, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
"When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts"
Sponsored by : HBO
7 PM: “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.” Spike Lee's cable-TV documentary about New Orleans devastation by failed levees, “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts,” described by one network executives as “one of the most important films HBO has ever made,” will be hosted by the New Orleans Arena on August 16 at 7pm, five days before it airs on the cable network. An estimated 10,000 seats will be made available for the event, which Lee is expected to attend. You can get tickets for free on ticketmaster.com.

August 20, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Katrina Amnesty Campaign on Amnesty Sunday: A Faith-Based Day of Healing and Reconciliation
Sponsored by : Critical Resistance
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of people were arrested for “crimes” related to caring for the basic needs of themselves and their families. New Orleanians with charges such as public intoxication and trespassing spent nearly a year in prison, but still await court appearances. Still others have a conviction on their record – damaging their present and future opportunities for jobs, housing, and education. In the spirit of healing and reconciliation, the faith community is coming together on August 20, Katrina Amnesty Sunday, to present a faith-based appeal for forgiveness on behalf of many New Orleanians whose cases were affected by the storm. Here’s how you can help commemorate the first anniversary of Katrina: • On Amnesty Sunday develop themes of reconciliation and forgiveness of charges for the meditation, homily, message, or sermon. • Participate in an interfaith news conference with other members of the faith community. Encourage your congregation to show New Orleanians the power of healing and forgiveness. • Endorse Katrina Amnesty Sunday. As we re-build the City and our communities, we must address genuine public safety and community needs. Please join us. Contact Critical Resistance at 504-304-3784.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
ACORN’s Tour of Hope
Sponsored by : ACORN
2 PM: ACORN’s Tour of Hope will leave Saturday, August 26 at 2 PM from 1024 Elysian Fields in New Orleans. The tour bus will stop at locations in the neighborhoods where non-profits and others have made contributions to save the community and return the residents. Contact ACORN at 1-800-239-7379, x. 127 for reservations on the bus or to trail in your own vehicle.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
ACORN’s Katrina Memorial Event
Sponsored by : ACORN
6 PM: ACORN’s Katrina Memorial Event will be held Saturday evening, August 26 at 6 PM. Contact ACORN at 1-800-239-7379, x. 127 for more information; reservations required.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Jazz Funeral Requiem
Sponsored by : The New Orleans Street Arts Council
11:30 AM: New Orleans Jazz Funeral Requiem. A New Orleans Jazz Funeral Requiem will begin at the Superdome and proceed to Congo Square in honor of the victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and the flooding of New Orleans caused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This is an invitation to New Orleans: cultural artist & activists, social service organizations, neighborhood organizations, and citizens. Contact The New Orleans Street Arts Council at 504-312-9546 to participate.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
“Back to the 9th on the 29th”
Sponsored by : Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
12 Noon: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans plans a “Back to the 9th on the 29th” lunch at 12 noon at the Shirley Landry Benson PACE Center at St. Cecilia (4201 N. Rampart St.) to recognize Catholic Charities’ dedication to models of excellence in healthcare, education, housing, and economic development in the neighborhoods of New Orleans. Contact Corinne Knight, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, at cknight@archdiocese-no.org.

August 30, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Survivor’s Village’s Public Action
New Orleans public housing residents and supporters will take public action to demand HUD to reopen the vast lot of undamaged public housing. The goal of Survivor’s Village’s grassroots commemoration events is to provide public housing residents a voice to tell real stories of hope, distress, and rebuilding, as well as to demand the Right to Return for public housing residents. Please join us across the country by organizing a local solidarity action. Contact Annie Chen at survivorsvillage@gmail.com.

August 21, 2006 ~ August 22, 2006 in television
“When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts”
Sponsored by : HBO
8 PM: “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.” Spike Lee’s documentary about New Orleans’ devastation by failed levees will premiere on HBO. The four hour film, entitled, “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts,” will be shown in two parts at 9 PM on August 21 and 22.

August 29, 2006 in television
"When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts”
Sponsored by : HBO
9 PM: “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.” Spike Lee’s documentary about New Orleans’ devastation by failed levees will premiere on HBO. The four hour film, entitled, “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts,” will be shown on August 29.

August 29, 2006 in Brooklyn, NY
*art/work*
Sponsored by : Artists for Life
Artists for Life will be sponsoring *art/work*, a Hurricane Katrina Memorial Celebration and a showcase and fundraiser for and by the artists-survivors from New Orleans and Mississippi. Join us in this commemoration of life, using poetry, spoken word, dance and much more. The event will be held at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University (One University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY). Contact April Silver at 718-756-8501 or artistsforlife@akilaworksongs.com.

August 08, 2006 in online
Brookings Institution Rebuilding Index Report release
Sponsored by : Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution will release its composite, year-long index on rebuilding efforts in the Gulf region. See http://www.brookings.edu/metro for more information. Brookings will also issue a report assessing the effectiveness of “opportunity zone” tax credits in the disaster region. Contact Amy Liu, Deputy Director, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution at 202- 797-6410 or aliu@brookings.edu.

August 15, 2006 in n/a
Center for Social Inclusion Report Card on Race & Infrastructure in New Orleans
Sponsored by : Center for Social Inclusion
CSI will issue a “community rebuilding report card” and report, assessing progress on infrastructure restoration, by neighborhood and racial composition. Contact Maya Wiley at 212-248-2785 or maya.wiley@verizon.net.

August 21, 2006 ~ August 28, 2006 in various locations
Rebuilding America’s Lower Ninth Ward Policy Panels & Report
Sponsored by : Shriver Center for Poverty Law
Rebuilding America’s Lower Ninth Ward Policy Panels & Report. The Sargent Shriver Center for Poverty Law and a coalition of other national anti-poverty groups are launching a “Rebuilding America’s Lower Ninth Ward campaign” that promotes the need to address poverty nationwide. The Shriver Center is organizing three policy panels, scheduled for August 21 in Chicago (moderated by the Hannah Rosenthal of the Chicago Foundation for Women and including Peter Edelman as a featured panelist); August 28 in Oakland, CA, with Representative Barbara Lee, and a final date to be announced in New York City. On August 22, the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs in Chicago (a partner in the America’s Ninth Ward campaign) will release a report about the successes in Chicago’s handling of the influx of Katrina evacuees, including positive lessons learned. On August 29, the federal government will announce new census data on poverty, and the coalition will issue a press release responding to these.

August 22, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Rockefeller Institute/Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Report
Sponsored by : Rockefeller Institute
Rockefeller Institute/Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Report, assessing economic and structural impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 34 jurisdictions across three states will be issued at August 22 press conference, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans. Please visit http://www.la-par.org for more information. Contact Jim Brandt, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana at 225-926-8414 x21 office or jimbrandt@LA-PAR.org or Richard Nathan, Rockefeller Institute, at 518-443-5831.

August 29, 2006 in n/a
Release of Institute for Southern Studies report
Sponsored by : Institute for Southern Studies
The Institute for Southern Studies is releasing an in-depth 120 page study documenting and investigating the state of the post-hurricane Gulf Coast; innovative work for community and policy change; and the challenges that lie ahead for just and sustainable renewal. The report will include over 300 key statistical indicators, in-depth investigative reports, and revealing profiles of community leaders in 14 major issue areas: demographics and recovery, the Katrina diaspora, infrastructure and rebuilding, housing and shelter, jobs and labor, contracting, education, healthcare and mental health, environmental health, criminal justice, democracy and elections, arts and culture, hurricane readiness, and human rights: an international view. The report will also feature a comprehensive directory of organizations working at the local, regional and national level, as well as showcase the work of excellent documentary photographers in the Gulf. Contact Elena Everet at 919-419-8311 x.27 or elena@southernstudies.org for more information, submissions, pre-orders and other questions.

August 29, 2006 in n/a
The Leadership Conference for Civil Rights to issue DVD and policy paper
Sponsored by : The Leadership Conference for Civil Rights
The Leadership Conference for Civil Rights will issue a DVD with stories and voices of those affected in the Gulf, together with a policy paper putting forth an anti-poverty agenda that responds to national realities revealed in the Katrina disaster. LCCR will convene a press briefing with national and local leaders to talk about the national dimensions of the tragedy; to highlight positive work being done around poverty; and to outline new initiatives that must be undertaken to and lessons for national officials. Contact Corrine Yu, Director of Special Projects at 202-466-5670 or yu@civilrights.org.

August 27, 2006 ~ August 28, 2006 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Come Back Home Campaign
Sponsored by : People’s Organizing Committee
Around 5,000 survivors who are still displaced and scattered all across the U.S. will be traveling to Baton Rouge, pitching their tents in front of the State Capitol and putting pressure on the state government of Louisiana for their right to return home. The People’s Organizing Committee is working with survivor’s councils around the country to build toward this coordinated effort. This event is the second part of the Come Back Home Campaign.

August 25, 2006 ~ August 27, 2006 in Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi NAACP, Enterprise Corporation of the Delta, Institute for Regional and Community Transformation and Oxfam America Events
The Mississippi NAACP, Enterprise Corporation of the Delta, Institute for Regional and Community Transformation and Oxfam America will be holding weekend events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to examine rebuilding efforts and public policy decisions from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Events will include a Town Hall Meeting and Policy Convening.

August 14, 2006 ~ August 15, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Emergency Hearings on Public Education
Sponsored by : NAACP Gulf Coast Advocacy Center and Rainbow/Push
NAACP Gulf Coast Advocacy Center in collaboration with Rainbow/Push will convene emergency hearings on the state of public education in New Orleans. Day 1 will be for public comment. There will be a panel of state and local education officials and elected officials on Day 2. Contact Tracie Washington at twashington@naacpnet.org

August 28, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
KaBOOM!'s Week of Play
Sponsored by : KaBOOM!
KaBOOM!’s and its partners, The Home Depot, Playworld Systems and Hands On Network, will build ten playgrounds in the Gulf Coast during the last week of August to remind the country that one year later there is still work to be done to rebuild the Gulf Coast, particularly for its youngest residents. On August 28, a playground will be built at Nelson UNO Charter School. Contact KaBOOM! at info@kaboom.org.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Prayer, Remembrance and Thanksgiving
Sponsored by : Desire Street Ministries and Desire Street Academy
10 am: On August 29 at 10 AM, students faculty, family and friends will all gather in New Orleans’ Upper Ninth Ward at the former ministry and school headquarters of the Desire Street Ministries and Desire Street Academy, 3600 Desire Street, for a time of prayer, remembrance, and thanksgiving lead by executive director and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Danny Wuerffel. Contact Marcia Peterson at mpeterson@desirestreet.org.

September 13, 2006 ~ September 15, 2006 in n/a
Gulf Coast Economic Summit
Sponsored by : Rainbown PUSH Coalition
Save the Date Gulf Coast Economic Summit "Connecting Business and Communities to $100 Billion in Reconstruction Funding" Today's Theme: The Right to Rebuild For More Information call: 866-559-4004

August 24, 2006 in Jackson, MS
Mississippi ACORN event: Recovering Memories, Rebuilding Hope, Renewing Lives
Sponsored by : ACORN
This event will afford Katrina Survivors an opportunity to tell their side of the story, reflect back on what could have been different. Several speakers will address issues surrounding Hurricane Katrina. Speakers include: *Eric Funches Founder and President of the "We Are Strong Foundation" which is located in Ocean Springs, MS *Ms. Linda Taft who is the Executive Director of Catholic Charities *Dr. Desiree Watson who is the Director of Jackson State Masters of Social Work Department, she will speak on what went wrong *Mr. Clifton Whitley, Vice President of the Head Start/Early Childhood Development Programs *Dr. Robert Walker who is the Chief Administrator of the City of Jackson *And waiting on confirmation from Congressman Bennie Thompson Additionally, first responders will be honored for their good deeds done in support of the survivors. This event will be held at 200 South President St., Jackson, MS 39204.

August 29, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in Little Rock, Arkansas
Katrina Anniversary: Counting Our Blessings Prayer Vigil and Celebration
Sponsored by : Cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Clinton Foundation, Catholic Charities, Project AR-K, and many others
This event will bring together survivors, persons assisting in hurricane recovery, agencies assisting in hurricane recovery, the faith based organizations assisting in recovery, the general public and all those who wish to join us as we gather to renew hope and offer thanksgivings on the occasion of the anniversary of hurricane Katrina. We will have children's activities, speakers, music, and a prayer vigil that is open to all survivors and citizens of Arkansas.

August 27, 2006 ~ August 27, 2006 in Camden, Arkansas
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by : Catholic Charities-St. Louis Church
Evacuees in the area will be invited to share photos,videos, experiences, etc. We will also invite anyone else who would like to come, such as people from the other local churches who were involved in assisting the evacuees, city officials, etc. We will ask our very own Father Pius to lead prayer and any other ministers that are in attendance.

August 15, 2006 ~ August 19, 2006 in New Orleans [Ninth Ward/St. Bernard’s Parish];Bato
Raise Up Drowning on Dry Land / Connecting Covenant Visit
Sponsored by : Gamaliel/The African American Leadership Commission
Gamaliel Foundation African American Leadership Commission Bus Tour. The Gamaliel African American Leadership Commission, a group of African American and other clergy, will conduct a bus tour with 20-40 pastors to affected regions in the Gulf: *August 15: Pre-meetings with clergy in New Orleans *August 16: Press conference lunch with public officials *August 17: Biloxi, MS *August 18: Baton Rouge meetings with local clergy and return to New Orleans Ministers in the Gamaliel network will also preach a “Katrina Sunday” service in August. Contact Rev. Cheryl Rivera at 312-357-2639 or crrivera@core.com or Laura Barrett at 314-443-5915 or laurabarrett@gamaliel.org.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
NAACP residents' forums and town hall meeting on the state of housing in new orleans one year after Katrina
Sponsored by : NAACP
On August 27, the NAACP will issue a report on the "State of Housing in New Orleans One Year after Hurricane Katrina". Along with the issuance of this report, the NAACP Gulf Coast Advocacy Center will host a Town Hall Meeting at the Xavier University Student Center, beginning at 6pm with an invited panel of federal, state, and local officials who are responsible for Hurricane Katrina relief.

August 12, 2006 ~ August 24, 2006 in Several cities
NAACP Housing Hearings and Public Action Event
Sponsored by : NAACP
The NAACP will host several Residents' Forums where residents will be allowed to share their stories, voice their concerns, and ask their questions about the state of housing in New Orleans post-Katrina. NAACP Housing Hearings and Public Action Event will occur in several cities including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette/Lake Charles, on the North Shore and Washington, DC with possible satellite meetings in Houston and Dallas. Contact Tracie Washington at twashington@naacpnet.org.

August 27, 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA
"Best Practices Used in Disasters"
Sponsored by : Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues
The community training event will be held at 2pm at the First United Methodist Church, 930 North Blvd. in downtown Baton Rouge. Teams are invited to come to learn the best practices for shelters, food distributions, donations, volunteers, and handling a crisis. Register by August 23 at 225-343-8270 or online at http://www.volunteerbatonrouge.org Contact 225-343-8270.

August 27, 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA
“Remembrance, Thanksgiving and Hope”
Sponsored by : Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues
The event will be held at 4pm at the First United Methodist Church, 930 North Blvd. in downtown Baton Rouge. This worship service of light will help remember those who have suffered loss in the tragedy of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, express our unity in prayer and spirit with all those in need, and to lift up the hope of God who brings light out of darkness and hope out of despair. We remember those who lost loved ones, those forced to evacuate, those who are homeless, those serving in rescue and relief, those in the medical profession, those in leadership and others. We gather to give thanks to God for guiding and sustaining us through difficult days and nights.

August 27, 2006 in Belle Chase, LA
Plaquemines Parish Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Event
Sponsored by : Plaquemines Parish
5:30-7:30pm Hear from elected officials on the current status of the parish and future plans. The event will take place at Belle Chasse Auditorium and the program starts at 6 PM. There will be free food and refreshments.

August 28, 2006 in Belle Chase, LA
Re-opening of Riverbend Senior Center
Sponsored by : Spirit of Calabasas Foundation and Plaquemines Parish
10 AM-12 PM: Re-opening of Riverbend Senior Center. The Spirit of Calabasas Foundation has worked with the Plaquemines Parish Government to restore the Riverbend Senior Center (3712 Main Street, Belle Chasse) that was used to house lost and abandoned animals after Hurricane Katrina. A special dedication will be held to re-open the center.

August 29, 2006 in Buras, LA
Remembrance Ceremony and Breakfast
6-7 AM: Remembrance Ceremony and Breakfast. Hurricane Katrina’s landfall was recorded August 29, 2005 at 6:10 AM in Buras, LA. A moment of silence will be observed at that same time at the slab of former Buras Volunteer Fire Department. Leaders from local churches will deliver messages. Free breakfast.

August 29, 2006 in Belle Chase, LA
Plaquemines Parish's Bell-Ringing Memorial Event
7-9 PM: Plaquemines Parish’s Bell-Ringing Memorial Event. From 7-8 PM, there will be a live broadcast of the St. Louis Cathedral Ecumenical Service at the Belle Chasse Auditorium. Live simultaneous events in five parishes affected by Katrina will occur from 8-8:55 PM. Bell ringing in five parishes will happen from 8:55-9 PM. There will be food, refreshments and music.

August 28, 2006 in Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs's City-wide Remembrance
Sponsored by : City of Ocean Springs and Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
The City of Ocean Springs, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson County will sponsor this event at Camp Victor, 1515 Government Street, in Ocean Springs, MS. Murals by Gulf Coast artists commemorating the disaster who recently received grants from the Foundation for the Mid South will be displayed. Contact 228-219-6884.

August 28, 2006 in Mississippi
Jackson County Board of Supervisors' Commemoration
Sponsored by : Jackson County Board of Supervisors’
Event at 10am. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors will mark Katrina’s anniversary by placing a permanent bronze plaque on the Courthouse to honor the storm’s victims, survivors, and volunteer relief workers. Two additional bronze plaques for the St. Martin and Fountainbleau communities will be unveiled. Several groups will also be honored for their efforts in responding to Katrina.

August 29, 2006 in Gautier, Mississippi
City of Gautier Hurricane Katrina Ceremony
Sponsored by : City of Gautier
The City of Gautier will hold a Hurricane Katrina Ceremony on the lawn in front of City Hall 7:30-8:30pm. There ceremony will include a candlelight vigil.

August 29, 2006 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
City of Ocean Spring's Ground Breaking Ceremony
Sponsored by : City of Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs will mark Katrina’s landfall with a ground breaking ceremony at Fort Maurepas (Beach Front Drive) on Tuesday evening, August 29. The storm’s water washed away the symbolic fort which marked the first French settlement in this area. Following the ground breaking, a reception will be held at Ocean Springs Community Center.

August 29, 2006 ~ September 01, 2006 in Gulf Coast
NBA/NFL Tour
Sponsored by : NBA/NFL and Northwest Medical Teams
Northwest Medical Teams, an international disaster recovery group, involved in the long term recovery of Mississippi and Louisiana will sponsor an NBA/NFL tour of schools along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Former and current professional ball players will visit schools and meet with the student body to discuss how to overcome life challenges. There will be a concert on the day that the players arrive and rallies open to the public will be held at each school on the tour: *August 29, 5 PM: There will be a community concert at Pelican Landing in Moss Point with Patrice Green providing musical entertainment. *August 30: Rallies at Gulfport High School and Biloxi High School *August 31: Rallies at Ocean Springs High School and Gautier High School September 1: Rallies at Pascagoula High School and Moss Point High School Contact Sharon Smith, NWMT, at sharonannesmith@aol.com.

August 05, 2006 ~ September 03, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Storm Cycle at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Sponsored by : Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Thomas Mann will debut Storm Cycle in New Orleans at The Ogden for the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The exhibit is assembled entirely of materials gathered from the streets of New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast post-Katrina.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
"A Memorial Tribute to the Victims of Hurricane Katrina"
Sponsored by : Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Council
1 PM: Members of the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Council will hold “A Memorial Tribute to the Victims of Hurricane Katrina.”

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Candlelight Ceremony for Katrina Victims
8:30 PM: A Candlelight Ceremony for Katrina Victims will be held at Algiers Point. Candles will be lit for each person who died during Katrina.

August 28, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
"Reality Check" Tour
Sponsored by : Survivor's Village
11 AM-1 PM: Survivor’s Village, a tent city protest for the reopening of public housing in New Orleans, is putting together a media exclusive tour of the state of public housing and public housing residents in New Orleans. Contact survivorsvillage@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Desire Street's Prayer, Remembrance and Thanksgiving
Sponsored by : Desire Street Ministries and Desire Street Academy
10 AM: On August 29 at 10 AM, students faculty, family and friends will all gather in New Orleans’ Upper Ninth Ward at the former ministry and school headquarters of the Desire Street Ministries and Desire Street Academy, 3600 Desire Street, for a time of prayer, remembrance, and thanksgiving lead by executive director and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Danny Wuerffel. Contact Marcia Peterson at mpeterson@desirestreet.org

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Katrina Memorial Interfaith Prayer Service
Sponsored by : St. Louis Cathedral
Archbishop Hughes will host a Katrina Memorial Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square in New Orleans, 7-8pm. Members of 12 faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu will participate in this service. The Cathedral has a 950 person seating capacity. Contact Deacon Ron Guidry, Director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese at 504-861-3600 to reserve your seat. *The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will play in Jackson Square from 8:00-8:55, and at 8:55, the Katrina bell (twin to the 9/11 bell in New York City) will be rung to commemorate the lives lost in Katrina.

September 14, 2006 ~ September 15, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Gulf Coast Funders Conference
Sponsored by : Gulf Coast Funders
The Gulf Coast Funders will sponsor a convening of members of the national philanthropic community to identify opportunities to leverage resources around advocacy and civic engagement in the rebuilding of hurricane affected Gulf Coast communities. *September 14, 4-9 pm: Discussion about the future of the work of the Gulf Coast Funders and brainstorming concrete means for better coordination of work. *September 15, 9-11:30 am: Panel discussion with several representatives from community and state-based organizations in Mississippi focusing on the particular policy environment in Mississippi, the prospects for an equitable recovery and the particular impacts for communities of color, immigrants, and low-income Gulf Coast residents.

August 25, 2006 in n/a
Katrina Critical Mass
Sponsored by : Rising Tide North America
Critical Mass, a celebration of bike culture, and Rising Tide North America, a network of radical climate campaigners, will draw attention to the movement for climate justice and the important relationship between climate change, catastrophic storms, and environmental racism on August 25, the anniversary of Katrina reaching hurricane strength. Contact katrina@risingtidenorthamerica.org for more information.

August 29, 2006 in television
Special Programming on Anniversary of Landfall of Hurricane Katrina
Sponsored by : Sundance Channel
9 PM: The network will present the world premiere of Leslie Woodhead’s original documentary, “Saving Jazz,” which tells the story of the efforts to save 83-year-old photographer and New Orleans resident Herman Leonard’s extensive collection of photos of jazz musicians. 10 PM: Sundance will air the U.S. premiere of feature-length documentary, “In the Sun: Michael Stipe and Friends,” directed by Danny Clinch and Stipe. 11 PM: The network will air an encore broadcast of Sundance Channel original documentary, “Brian Williams: In His Own Words,” produced by NBC News.

September 05, 2006 in television
"S.O.S.: Saving Ourselves- One Year Later"
Sponsored by : BET
7:30 PM: BET News will run a series of 60 second newsbriefs and testimonials capturing life in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina from August 7 through September 1, from Monday to Friday at 11:40 AM, 2:20 PM, 5:20 PM, and 7:40 PM (Eastern/Pacific Time). “S.O.S: Saving Ourselves – One Year Later” culminates with a 30 minute finale special on September 5 that takes a probing look at the region’s future. In addition to the televised series, BET viewers can access extended coverage of the Hurricane Katrina anniversary and recovery at http://www.BET.com

August 29, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in New York City
Service of Remembrance on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Sponsored by : The Community Church of New York
This will be a service or remembrance and reflection on the first anniversary Katrina's landfall. At The Community Church, 40 E. 35 Street, NYC, at 7:30 PM. For more information : http://www.ccny.org

August 27, 2006 ~ August 27, 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Town Hall Meeting on the State of Housing in New Orleans One Year After Katrina
Sponsored by : NAACP Gulf Coast Advocacy Center

August 20, 2006 ~ August 20, 2006 in New York City
Stories from New Orelans of Sharing Our Gifts
Sponsored by : The Community Church of New York
A lay-led service by four Church members who have gone to New Orleans and volunteered to help with recovery. Sunday, August 20th at 11 AM at the Community Church, 40 East 35th Street (between Park & Madison), New York, NY.

August 17, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
"A Lady Called Camille"
Sponsored by : Cable One
10 a.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Final annual cablecast of "A Lady Called Camille," to 100,000 Cable One households along the Gulf Coast. This program had been used by the City of Biloxi each year in its efforts to educate residents about the dangers of storms and flooding.

August 19, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
"Katrina Remembrance"
4 p.m. - "Katrina Remembrance," Coast Coliseum. Features stage production and video montage in a program designed to thank the thousands of volunteers who have helped in the Katrina relief and recovery efforts

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
"Biloxi & Katrina: One Year Later"
8 a.m. - "Biloxi & Katrina: One Year Later," a city-organized memorial observance on the Town Green, U.S. 90 at Lameuse Street. Seating and bleachers available on limited basis. Sixty-minute program will include local clergy, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church Choir, the singing trio Ame, Mayor A.J. Holloway and others.

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
"Katrina & Biloxi"
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Continuous screenings of 50-minute, city-commissioned "Katrina & Biloxi" documentary, along with national newscasts that aired in immediate wake of storm.

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
Kickoff of daylong build of new playground
Sponsored by : The Home Depot, KaBOOM!, Playworld and Hands On.
9:30 a.m. - Kickoff of daylong build of new playground at John Henry Beck Park in east Biloxi; sponsored by The Home Depot, KaBOOM!, Playworld and Hands On.

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
A Katrina Memorial Blood Drive
Sponsored by : The Red Cross
1 to 7 p.m. - A Katrina Memorial Blood Drive, Edgewater Mall, near Dillard's entrance. The Red Cross says this drive "is dedicated to those we lost, the heroes, survivors and volunteers helping to rebuild the Coast." To schedule an appointment: http://www.givelife.org and use sponsor code "Katrina."

August 29, 2006 in Biloxi, Mississippi
"Heroes Helping Heroes"
2 p.m. - "Heroes Helping Heroes," Saenger Theater, downtown Biloxi. A ceremony to thank the many first responders working in our community in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Program will include remarks by Biloxi Fire Chief David Roberts, Biloxi Police Chief Bruce Dunagan and others, along with airing of Atlanta Fire Department's 15-minute documentary "Heroes Helping Heroes."

August 29, 2006 in television
“Washing Away: Losing Louisiana”
8 pm: “Washing Away: Losing Louisiana.” This important documentary tells the story of Louisiana’s disappearing coastline and how this unfolding crisis affects all of America. It is told through the eyes of people affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It will premiere statewide in Louisiana on August 29 and will be broadcasted nationally on September 7. For more information, please visit http://www.lpb.org/programs/washingaway

August 22, 2006 in n/a
Anniversary of the Worst Engineering Disaster in U.S. History
Sponsored by : Levees.org
4 pm: Anniversary of the Worst Engineering Disaster in U.S. History. Levees.org will release a report card on the performance of the U.S. Corps of Engineers since August 29, 2005 and a commemorative poster made from photos of flag-draped flooded homes at an event at Poydras Street Courtyard of Hale Bogg’s Building (Magazine St. at Poydras St. in downtown New Orleans). For more information, visit http://www.levees.org Contact Sandy Rosenthal at 504-616-5159 or sandy@levees.org.

August 21, 2006 ~ August 30, 2006 in Mississippi, tba
ACLU of MS, Mississippi Worker’s Center for Human Rights and Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance
Sponsored by : ACLU of Mississippi
ACLU of MS, Mississippi Worker’s Center for Human Rights and Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance will document personal stories, provide space for community report outs and hold hearings of on-going complaints of human rights abuses after Katrina. This effort is in collaboration with US Human Rights Network, Saving Ourselves (SOS), MS Legal Advocacy Network, and the Magnolia Bar Association. Details on timing and location still to be determined.

August 23, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Council on Aging: Katrina Theater
Sponsored by : New Orleans Council on Aging
10 am: The performance will feature employees and seniors of the New Orleans Council on Aging in recognition of the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The event will be held at the council’s temporary headquarters at 2020 Jackson Ave. Contact Howard Rodgers at 504-827-7843 or primemin3@aol.com.

August 25, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans One Year Forward: The City Council’s View
Sponsored by : City Council
8:30 am: New Orleans One Year Forward: The City Council’s View. A morning briefing led by Councilwoman Stacy Head, including a presentation by demographer Greg Rigamer, highlighting the progress New Orleans has made during the past year, will be held at Gallier Hall (545 St. Charles Ave.).

August 25, 2006 in New Orleans
SUNO Open House
Sponsored by : SUNO
10 am: Southern University at New Orleans will hold an open house at its new modular home demonstration project at the Frenchmens Hope Development, (Elysian Fields and Florida).

August 25, 2006 ~ August 26, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
One Year Later: What Have We Learned. Loyola Center for Environmental Law and Land Use
Sponsored by : Loyola Center for Environmental Law and Land Use
day-long conference and tour: August 25, 9 AM – 5 PM: Conference, Loyola University School of Law (526 Pine St.) August 26, 9 AM: Tour, Holy Name Church (6363 St. Charles Ave.) Contact Loyola Center for Environmental Law and Land Use at 504-845-2011.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans
Rising Tide Conference
8 am-4:30 pm: Rising Tide Conference. Daylong conference with panel discussion about Hurricane Katrina, the immediate aftermath of the storm and flood and the role of bloggers in the struggle to rebuild to be held at the New Orleans Yacht Club (403 N. Roadway St.). Program includes panel discussions on New Orleans politics, influence of journalists and bloggers, and bloggers and neighborhood associations and a keynote address from Christopher Cooper and Robert Block, authors of Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security. Contact Mark Folse at 504-872-0091 or 701-220-6424 (cell) on the day of the event.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans
The Children’s Village of Healing
2-5 pm: The New Orleans City Council is inviting the youth of New Orleans to participate in “the Children’s Village of Healing – Nurturing What Eyes Have Seen and Ears Have Heard” at Duncan Plaza, across from City Hall. Children will express their feelings through arts – painting, poetry, dance and creative writing. Artist Dixie Moore will lead the children through a Katrina mural project. Author Laverne Dunn will lead a creative writing workshop. Many community organizations that serve children will be providing informational materials and children’s activities.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans
The Katrina Collection: An Afternoon of Authors
2-6:30 pm: Commemorating the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by showcasing writers’ and photographers’ powerful words and images from their compelling, storm-inspired works, the Press Club of New Orleans will host a one-time-only literary events open to the public. A free book signing and sale will occur from 2-4 PM, followed by two consecutive, one-hour forums from 4-6:30 PM. While the book sale and signing is free, admission to the forums is $10.00, with proceeds going toward the Press Club’s scholarship fund. The event will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (500 Canal St.). Contact 504-523-1010.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans
Katrina Memorial Concert
Sponsored by : The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
3 pm: A free Katrina Memorial Concert commemorating the first anniversary of the catastrophe will be held at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel (1235 Louisiana Ave.). Several of the area’s most distinguished musicians will perform. Contact Brian Morgan at 504-710-0891 or brianjaemorgan@aim.com or the OLGC rectory at 504-891-1906 or olgc@archdiocese-no.org.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans
New Orleans is the Soul of her People
4:30 pm: Poet Brenda Marie Osbey and others from the William Faulkner Society will present works. Event also features a concert by Davell Crawford and other gospel singers. Event will take place at St. Louis Cathedral followed by a reception and book signing in the Cabildo.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans
Gospel Concert in the Convention Center
Sponsored by : City of New Orleans
3-5 pm: The concert will reflect on the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, honor survivors and memorialize the lives that were lost through songs of praise and worship. The concert will feature a performance by the One New Orleans Mass Choir and other gospel artists. It will be held in the 2nd Floor Auditorium, Hall H, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd.).

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
City of New Orleans Events
Sponsored by : City of New Orleans
8:30 am: Prayer Breakfast. Mayor Ray Nagin will be the special guest of Dr. William J. Shaw, President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and Dr. R. B. Holmes, Jr., President of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education at a prayer breakfast to pray for the rebuilding of New Orleans at Asia Baptist Church (1400 Sere Street). 9:38 am: Ceremonial Bell Ringing and Wreath Laying. Mayor Nagin and Mrs. Nagin will be joined by community leaders, elected officials, dignitaries, city employees, and the public at 9:38 am on the front steps of City Hall (1300 Perdido St.) to ring ceremonial bells signifying the series of levee breaches that occurred throughout the city. Bells will ring for two minutes (9:38 AM – 9:40 AM). Simultaneously, members of the New Orleans City Council will lay wreaths on levees throughout the city. 10:30 am: Mississippi River Heritage Park Dedication Ceremony. Mayor Nagin will join City Council President Oliver Thomas and members of the New Orleans City Council, to dedicate a monument titled, “A Place of Remembrance,” at the Mississippi River Heritage Park (1100 block of Convention Center Blvd.) in remembrance of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Noon: Citywide Interfaith Service. National, state and local leaders will reflect and offer inspirational words of encouragement. The event will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd.). 2 pm: One New Orleans Procession in the tradition of a jazz funeral from the Convention Center to Superdome. Lieutenant General Russell L. Honore will be the Grand Marshall of the procession, honoring first responders, the lives lost in Katrina, and the rebirth of New Orleans Contact katrinaanniversary@cityofno.com for more information.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Early Thanksgiving” community picnic
9 am-1 pm: “Early Thanksgiving” community picnic. To celebrate surviving, reinventing, and rediscovering the power of community, the Crescent City Farmers Market will give thanks at an enormous table with enough seats for all during the Tuesday, August 29 Market at Uptown Square (200 Broadway). The market will feature its usual array of fresh and local products and guest chef, John Rester, of Serranos Salsa Company will have Gulf Fish Tacos and Lake Pontchartrain Crab Cakes for sale – or bring your picnic lunch from home. Contact the Twomey Center for Peace through Justice, Loyola University, at 504-861-5898 for more information.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Hospice Memorial Service
11 am-1 pm: Hospice Memorial Service. A hospice memorial service for the terminally ill who were evacuated on August 29 will be held at 1221 S. Clearview Parkway in Metarie to provide an appropriate bereavement activity for those who need one. Free counseling will also be available. Contact Jerry Pesses at 504-975-7878 or jpesses@canonhospice.com.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Second Line March
11:30 am: Second Line March. Common Ground will sponsor a second line march from the Dome to Congo Square.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans
Lakewood Homecoming
7 pm: Lakewood Homecoming will take place at the Beacon of Hope, 5475 Bellaire Dr. Contact Nancy Plough (nplough@bellsouth.net) or Judi Greer (jzginnola@hotmail.com) for more information.

August 29, 2006 ~ September 04, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
DecaFest
The LGBT community marks the Hurricane Katrina with a seven day festival celebrating survival and commitment to rebuilding New Orleans. The festival will begin with a reunion on the night of August 29 and will continue through September 4 with theater performances, a film series, special literary and political colloquies and myriad New Orleans tours. Complete information may be obtained at http://www.decafest.org Contact Melinda Shelton at 504-458-9761 or mshelton@decafest.org.

August 21, 2006 ~ August 25, 2006 in television
Hurricane Katrina: One Year Later
The special town hall meeting with Tavis Smiley sponsored by the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation in New Orleans on August 10 will air on PBS on August 21. Check http://www.pbs.org to find exact air dates and times for your local public television station. The town hall meeting will also be available as a podcast and is scheduled for radio broadcast on the Tavis Smiley Show, form Public Radio International (PRI), on Friday, August 25. To download podcasts or find out if the radio show airs in your region, visit Public Radio International at http://www.pri.org/tavis.html

August 27, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in radio
“Katrina: Where the Money Went”
Sponsored by : NPR
NPR recognizes the one-year anniversary of the hurricane with “Katrina: Where the Money Went,” a themed multi-part series airing throughout the NPR News and program schedule and examining the train of personal, private and public money that has become intertwined with the natural disaster. NPR coverage begins on the August 27 “All Things Considered” with an overview of the Gulf Coast region one year later. More information can be found on http://www.npr.org

August 29, 2006 in television
MSNBC Special Programming
Sponsored by : MSNBC
10 pm: “Rising from Ruin, Revisited.” Lester Holt will host this one hour documentary that traces the lives of three New Orleans families since the storm at 10 pm Eastern Time. 11 pm: “Catastrophe: Katrina.” Beginning at 11pm Eastern Time, a riveting hour that examines the fury and destruction of Hurricane Katrina. MSNBC will also have live coverage that day from Joe Scarborough in Mississippi and Rita Cosby in New Orleans.

September 07, 2006 in television
“Washing Away: Losing Louisiana”
Sponsored by : PBS
9 pm: “Washing Away: Losing Louisiana.” This important documentary tells the story of Louisiana’s disappearing coastline and how this unfolding crisis affects all of America. It is told through the eyes of people affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It will be aired nationally on PBS on September 7 at 9 PM Eastern Time. For more information, please visit http://www.lpb.org/programs/washingaway

September 01, 2006 ~ September 04, 2006 in Moss Point, MS (Escatawpa)
“Message to the Coastlands”Return of the House of Joseph
Sponsored by : Manna From Heaven Ministries
The curse without a cause doesn’t come. Why then did “Little Qatar”, (Hebrew for Katrina) and her “Pearl” (Hebrew for Rita) wreak such havoc here on the Gulf Coast? Is it possible that the actions of the U.S. State department and the oil industry’s private interests in the Middle East “Roadmap to Hell” plan, are directly related to the above catastrophe? Exactly what does God say about the land of Israel? What has America’s church been taught? Are we indeed watching the unfolding of the apocalyptic events that many believe will usher in the Millennium reign of the Messiah? Will the “ Outcasts of Israel” return home before the very eyes of this present generation? Find out this and much more: Enjoy a weekend seminar that will forever change you!! Startling events fulfilling Biblical prophecy at proportions never seen will be explained with such clarity that you will sit on the edge of your seat!!! You’re invited to: A Labor-Day weekend seminar, combining the Teaching of international speaker, Maggid ben Yoseif, (Torahvoice.org) with Israeli Radio personality and IDF soldier Jeremy Gimpel. For 3 exciting days Maggid ben Yoseif will share the truths regarding the remarriage of God and Israel, the promises to Rachael’s children, the current Israeli – Hezbollah conflict, and much more! The last evening, Jeremy Gimpel will share the vision of Judah reaching out to his brothers, the church, as well as, the eye witness account of the current events in Israel, from the displacement of settlers, to the efforts to reconcile differences with today’s church! When: Fri. Sep’t. 1st (7:00pm) Sat. 2nd (5:00pm) – Sun. (7pm) Mon. Sep’t 4th (7: 00pm) Where: Manna From Heaven ministries: 3801 Hill ave. Moss Point, MS. 39562 http://www.livingmanna.net Pastor David Mathews dmat77@Bellsouth.net Phone #. 228-826-3342 (hm) 228-324-3368 (cell)

September 03, 2006 in UU Church of Delaware County
Gulf Coast Katrina Remembrance
Sponsored by : UUCDC Social Justice Committee
Rev. Marie deYoung, chair of UUCDC Social Justice Committee will preach a memorial sermon. The Social Justice Committee will serve a Jazz pancake brunch, and collect gift cards and donations for survivors of Hurricane Katrina to help with on-going restoration along the Gulf Coast.

August 27, 2006 in Austin, TX
Louisiana Jazz Brunch
Sponsored by : Refugee Services of Texas
VENUE: Jazz Louisiana Kitchen Jazz Louisiana Kitchen 214 East 6th Street Austin, TX TIMES: Sun, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. COST: Free DESCRIPTION: A Louisiana jazz brunch commemorating the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Please join Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. and indulge in the medley of flavors of Louisiana! Authentic Louisiana food, live music, raffle prizes and children’s activities. Laissez le bon temps roule! Special Feature: Launch of our “World Kitchen” cookbook - a compilation of recipes from around the world including Louisiana! Recipes in this cookbook are provided by our Louisiana and international clients.

August 29, 2006 in Houston, TX
Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Ritual
I am a New Orleanian evacuee who has temporarily relocated to Austin. I currently have an exhibition up at the Dougherty Arts Center through August. This exhibit is comprised of artifacts I rescued from my flooded house as well as new work informed by the exile experience. I’ve also built a site-specific sculpture of New Orleans’ levee system that contains organic elements and the hand-written names of the victims of the storm. Please join me on August 29th, the anniversary of the breaking of the New Orleans levees, when I will be giving away the remains of the levee sculpture, which will be beautifully contained in glass jars. I am inviting everyone to join me in paying tribute to the city’s victims by reading their names aloud, beginning when the first levee broke at 9:30 a.m. In this way we may all honor and ritualize what is one of the darkest and most profound days in our collective history. Location: Dougherty Arts Center 1100 Barton Springs Houston TX Contact: Elizabeth Underwood croweau@hotmail.com 512-474-8442 http://www.elizabethunderwood.net

August 26, 2006 in Houston, TX
New Orleans Family and Neighborhood Reunion
Sponsored by : Houston ACORN Katrina Survivor Association
Houston ACORN will host this event at 3pm followed by a forum, Katrina One Year Later: Remember and Rebuild and a candelight vigil to remember those who died due to the storm.

August 28, 2006 in Little Rock, AR
Commemoration and speak out
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 6pm.

August 28, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
Commemoration
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 12:45pm, in front of the Capitol Park Twin Towers.

August 29, 2006 in Philadelphia, PA
Open Hearts, Open Homes
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 10 a.m., Wanamaker, 11th and Cecil B. Moore.

August 29, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA
Commemoration
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 10:30 a.m., Federal Bldg., 300 N. Los Angeles St.

August 29, 2006 in Gary, IN
Commemoration
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 11 a.m. honoring first responders including the American Red Cross, Steelworkers Union and United Methodist Church.

August 29, 2006 in Baltimore, MD
Candlelight vigil and speak out
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 6pm.

August 29, 2006 in New York City, NY
Candlelight vigil and mass
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 6 p.m., Kelly's Temple Church of God in Christ with Katrina survivors.

August 29, 2006 in Kansas City, MO
Prayer service
Sponsored by : ACORN
Event at 6:30pm.

August 29, 2006 in Norristown, PA
Rebuilding America Together
Sponsored by : ACORN
Candlelight vigil, 7 p.m.

August 25, 2006 ~ August 26, 2006 in Alabama
Alabama Contemporary Dance Performance
7:30 pm: Alabama Contemporary Dance will be performing “NOW,” a dance created in response to Katrina by New Orleans choreographer Jeanne Jaubert at University of South Alabama’s Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. Call 251-460-6305 for tickets.

August 29, 2006 in Mobile County, Alabama
Dedication of 50th House
Sponsored by : Habitat for Humanity
2 pm: Dedication of 50th House. Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County will hold a brief press conference followed immediately by the dedication of their 50th house at 6660 Belwood Drive East in Theodore. For more information, please visit http://www.habitatmobile.org

August 27, 2006 in Pascagoula, MS
Worship and music services
Sponsored by : City of Pascagoula
6 pm: The City of Pascagoula is hosting a worship and music service at War Memorial Stadium. All Jackson County churches are invited to attend.

August 29, 2006 in Pascagoula, MS
Memorial ceremony
Sponsored by : City of Pascagoula
6 pm: Memorial ceremony. The City of Pascagoula will be holding a memorial ceremony at Beach Park where a Katrina monument will be unveiled.

August 28, 2006 in Gulfport, MS
City of Gulfport’s “Heroes of the Hurricane”
Sponsored by : City of Gulfport
5:30 pm: The event will be held at Gulfport City Hall and will honor volunteer groups and individuals from around the country and will pay special tribute to the city’s 700 employees. Contact Kelly Jakubik at 228-328-3054 or Lisa Bradley at 228-547-6478.

August 29, 2006 in Gulfport, MS
City of Gulfport’s Sunrise Memorial Service
Sponsored by : City of Gulfport
7 am: The service will be held to honor the 14 Gulfport citizens who lost their lives. The event will be held at Jones Park, Gulfport. Contact Kelly Jakubik at 228-328-3054 or Lisa Bradley at 228-547-6478.

August 29, 2006 in Moss Point, MS
Community concert
5 pm: There will be a community concert at Pelican Landing in Moss Point with Patrice Green providing musical entertainment.

August 30, 2006 in Mississippi
Rallies
Rallies at Gulfport High School and Biloxi High School.

August 30, 2006 in Mississippi
Rallies
Rallies at Ocean Springs High School and Gautier High School.

September 01, 2006 in Mississippi
Rallies
Rallies at Pascagoula High School and Moss Point High School Contact Sharon Smith, NWMT, at sharonannesmith@aol.com.

August 05, 2006 ~ September 24, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
The Times-Picayune Katrina Coverage
Sponsored by : Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (925 Camp St.), in conjunction, with the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, revisits the uninterrupted coverage of the unfolding events of the storm, the flood, the aftermath and the recovery of New Orleans.

August 25, 2006 ~ August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Remembering Katrina Observance
Sponsored by : African American Leadership Project
The African American Leadership Project invites the public to join them in a solemn, reflective and sober Citizens and People’s Remembrance of the devastating events that forever changed our lives: August 25, 7-9:30 PM: National Dialogue: Katrina and its Meaning for Black Americans and the Nation, McDonough 35 High School Auditorium. August 26, 12-2:30 PM: Hands Around the Dome: To honor the loss of life, community rescuers, the elders, children, youth and broken families, and to remember the human suffering impacted lives, disrupted institutions and loss of life property, Louisiana Superdome, “A” Entrance, Plaza Level. August 26, 2:30-4 PM: March and Rally from the Superdome to the Convention Center. August 26, 4:30-7 PM: Post March Refreshments and Discussion, focusing on international human rights issues and the United Nations Report on Katrina, Ashe Cultural Arts Center (1712 O.C. Haley Blvd.). August 27, 2:30-4:30 PM: Ecumenical/Interfaith Worship Service, Watson Teaching Ministries (4400 St. Charles Ave.). August 27, 4:30 PM: White Buffalo Day and Katrina Observance. Drums of healing and Mardi Gras Indians featuring the sounds and songs of Cyrille Neville, Congo Square. August 28, 7-9:30 PM: First Annual Katrina Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Alan Colon, Chair, African World Studies, Dillard University and Dr. Ivan Van Heerden, author of “The Storm” and Deputy Director of the LSU Hurricane Research Center, Xavier University, Science Building, Science Lecture Hall, Room 105. August 29, 6:30-9:30 PM: Closing Event: Let the Circle Be Unbroken, including the premiere of Minister Farrakhan and The Final Call’s DVD, “The Unmasking of New Orleans,” town hall meeting on the future of the city, perspectives on a fitting Katrina Memorial and the closing ceremony, Ashe Cultural Arts Center. Contact the AALP Chair, Gail Glapion, or the Project Manager, Mtangulizi Sanyinka, at 504-242-8353 or wazuri@aol.com.

August 26, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Candlelight Ceremony for Katrina Victims
Sponsored by : Councilman James Carter
8:30 pm: A Candlelight Ceremony for Katrina Victims, sponsored by Councilman James Carter will be held at Algiers Point. Candles will be lit for each person who died during Katrina. Contact New Orleans City Council at 504-658-1000.

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is the Soul of her People.
4:30 pm: Poet Brenda Marie Osbey and others from the William Faulkner Society will present works. Event also features a concert by Davell Crawford and other gospel singers. Event will take place at St. Louis Cathedral followed by a reception and book signing in the Cabildo.

August 28, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Overnight Vigil at Survivors Village
5 pm: Overnight Vigil at Survivors Village (3800 St. Bernard Ave.) for public housing residents for solidarity and support.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans
March from Survivors Village
Sponsored by : United Front Coalition to Commemorate the Great Flood
12 pm: March begins from Survivors Village which feeds into the People’s Commemoration March organized by the United Front Coalition to Commemorate the Great Flood.

August 30, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Rededication Rally at Survivors Village
2 pm: Rededication Rally at Survivors Village featuring speakers, dynamic action, and dramatic political theater denouncing HUD’s proposal to demolish public housing. During these three days, supporters of Survivors Village are also planning mirror events in Chicago, New York, Little Rock, and Portland for commemoration and housing rights. For more information, please visit http://www.survivorsvillage.com

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
“Blood is Thicker Than Water” Katrina Anniversary Blood Drive
Sponsored by : The Blood Center
9 am-6 pm: Help celebrate life and our community’s post-Katrina rebirth by donating blood on August 29 at The Blood Center (2017 Tulane Ave.). All blood donors will receive a special blue “Blood is Thicker than Water” t-shirt, plus usual blood donor options of blood coverage or From the Heart Club. Contact Tina Schwander at 504-319-7062 for more information.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
A Vigil of Remembrance and Renewal
12 noon – 12 midnight: Trinity Episcopal Church will host a musical vigil to mark the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The church will be open to all who seek a space to pray, meditate, grieve, hope, walk the labyrinth, listen to music, and find strength for the future. The vigil will begin with Noonday prayer, and will also include musical prayer services at 5 pm (Evensong) and 9 pm (Compline), with music and readings in between. The vigil will conclude at 12:01 am on Wednesday August 30. We also invite the public to write, draw, or paste their memories, losses, burdens and fears in a Book of Remembrance. Please come as you are and stay as long as you like. Trinity is located at 1329 Jackson Avenue at the corner of Coliseum Street. Security will be provided. Light refreshments will also be available in the evening. Contact Albinas Prizgintas at aprizgintas@trinityno.com or 504-670-2520 or Nell Bolton at nbolton@trinityno.com at 504-670-2453.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Interfaith Service of Remembrance on the First Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
7 pm: An Interfaith Service of Remembrance on the First Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will be held at Temple Sinai (6227 St. Charles Ave.). Jewish, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Muslim clergy will be participating.

August 25, 2006 in radio
Hurricane Katrina: One Year Later
The special town hall meeting with Tavis Smiley sponsored by the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation in New Orleans on August 10 will be available as a podcast and is scheduled for radio broadcast on the Tavis Smiley Show, form Public Radio International (PRI), on Friday, August 25. To download podcasts or find out if the radio show airs in your region, visit Public Radio International at http://www.pri.org/tavis.html

August 27, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
The Three I’s Information, Inclusion and Input Meeting
Sponsored by : The Jeremiah Group IAF New Orelans, along with The Metropolitan Organization IAF Houston, Dallas Area Interfaith IAF and COPS/Metro IAF San Antonio
3-6:30 pm: an information/planning event with New Orleans City Council Planners, Lambert Advisory with the IAF Katrina Survivors Network at the Rod Paige Auditorium at Texas Southern University (3100 Cleburne) in Houston.

August 26, 2006 in Houston, TX
ACORN Katrina Survivors Association Memorial Service
Sponsored by : ACORN
3-6 om: ACORN Katrina Survivors Association Memorial Service. ACORN’s commemorative event in Houston will be held at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church (3015 N. Macgregor Way). From 3-4 PM, there will be a New Orleans family and neighborhood reunion. At 4 PM, there will be a Speak Out forum for survivors to voice their personal experiences and needs. An awards ceremony will be held to recognize individuals who made a significant impact on the lives of evacuees and a candle light vigil to remember those who passed. Contact Ginny Goldman, Texas ACORN, at 713-419-2460.

August 27, 2006 in television
“Surviving Katrina”
9 pm: The Discovery Channel will premiere a two hour special called “Surviving Katrina” at 9 PM Eastern Time on August 27. The show will feature the stories of the survivors of one of the nation’s worst natural disasters.

August 29, 2006 in Knoxville, TN
Hurricane Katrina: Remembrance, Reflection, and Action
5:15-7 pm: Gather and remember those lost and displaced by Hurricane Katrina and commit ourselves to action on the one year anniversary. Program includes sharing our remembrances and exploring lessons learned and actions we can take. Event will take place at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center at 900 Volunteer Landing in Knoxville, TN. Sponsored by Appalachian Community Fund, Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Carpetbag Theater, Highlander Research and Education Center, Race Relations Center and concerned members of the community. Contact ACF at 865-523-5783.

August 22, 2006 in n/a
Oxfam America’s Report, “Forgotten Communities, Unmet Promises”
Sponsored by : Oxfam
The report explores how the largest reconstruction effort in recent U.S. history, the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, has failed so far to address the needs of the region’s poorest residents, despite grand promises to the contrary. The report is available at http://www.oxfamamerica.org

August 27, 2006 in n/a
NAACP report: State of Housing in New Orleans One Year After Hurricane Katrina.
Sponsored by : NAACP
NAACP will issue a report on the State of Housing in New Orleans One Year After Hurricane Katrina. Contact Tracie Washington at tlwesq@cox.net.

August 29, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Prayer Service
Sponsored by : Archdiocese of New Orleans
7-8 pm: The Archdiocese of New Orleans will hold a prayer service from 7-8 pm on August 29 at St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square. Members of 12 faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu will participate in this service. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will play in Jackson Square from 8:00-8:55, and at 8:55, the Katrina bell (twin to the 9/11 bell in New York City) will be rung to commemorate the lives lost in Katrina.

August 29, 2006 in New York, NY
Katrina Service of Remembrance and Reflection
Katrina Service of Remembrance and Reflection on the First Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Tuesday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Tony Johnson & Kelly Murphy Mason with music by Jerry Brown. The Community Church of New York 40 East 35th Street (between Park & Madison) New York, NY

August 27, 2006 in New York, NY
Katrina Anniversary Remembered With Prayers And Special Guests
Sponsored by : Riverside Church
Event at 10am at the Riverside Church in New York City. http://www.theriversidechurchny.org

August 05, 2006 ~ September 24, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
The Times-Picayune Katrina Coverage
Sponsored by : Museum of Southern Art
The exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (925 Camp St.), in conjunction, with the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, revisits the uninterrupted coverage of the unfolding events of the storm, the flood, the aftermath and the recovery of New Orleans.

September 14, 2006 in New York, NY
Breakthrough & Mission and Social Justice of The Riverside Church presents: Why Can't America Have Human Rights?
Sponsored by : Breakthrough & Mission and Social Justice of The Riverside Church
Event at 6:30 pm, to take place at the Nave at The Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York http://www.breakthrough.tv An evening of performance and talks on Human Rights in the United States, including the death penalty, detentions and deportations, poverty, and violence and discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, and sexuality. The Forum will work to strengthen our connections and raise our voices to build an America that supports human rights instead of violating them. Speakers and performers include: Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes Jr. Larry Cox of Amnesty International USA Mallika Dutt of Breakthrough La Bruja DJ Spooky Roger Bonair-Agard Nasry Malak Blackout Arts Collective Afsheen Shamsi of CAIR NY Aarti Shahani of Families for Freedom Silvia Henriquez of National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health Ajamu Baraka of The United States Human Rights Network Mary Beth Maxwell of American Rights at Work Joo-Hyun Kang of The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice Kent Lebsock of the American Indian Law Alliance Rabbi Michael Feinberg of the Greater New York Labor-Religion Coalition The Riverside Inspirational Choir

September 23, 2006 in Louisiana
From Remembrance to Hope
Sponsored by : BISCO
7 pm: BISCO (Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing) will hold an interdenominational commemorative prayer service at the Terrebone Courthouse Square in Houma. Contact Sharon Gauthe, BISCO, at mybisco@yahoo.com.

September 26, 2009 in Atlanta, GA
Metro Equity Summit for the Metropolitan Region of Atlanta
Sponsored by : ABLE/Gamaliel
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; located at 435 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Atlanta and its suburbs are evolving as a region divided. We are divided by race, class, and political boundaries. This is evident in the unbalanced housing, transportation, land use and taxation policies throughout Metro Atlanta. These policies either hinder or facilitate economic and social opportunities for our region’s residents. A coalition of organizations will be hosting Metro Equity Summit of 2006; inviting experts from colleges, universities, seminaries, and organizations who have done local analyses of the issues to participate in the metro Equity Summit. Metro Equity Summit 2006 will be a unique opportunity for diverse communities of faith and influence to come together to envision positive change in communities. Together we will develop strategies to alleviate concentrated poverty and discern ways we can respect natural resources and address issues affecting our beloved regional community. Speakers include: john a. powell, Manuel Pastor, and David Rusk. For more information and to register contact: Reverend Dawn Price Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta Phone: (404) 389-0590 E-mail: dprice@rccatl.org Space is Limited, Please Register by: Friday, September 22nd.

October 19, 2006 ~ October 21, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Symposium: Race, Place, and the Environment After Katrina: Looking Back to Look Forward
Sponsored by : Dillard University - Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
Deep South Center for Environmental Justice; October 19-21 ~ Marriott New Orleans Dr. Beverly Wright, Executive Director A main objective of the symposium will be to examine the impacts of this disaster through an environmental justice lens with an emphasis on race and geography of vulnerability. The symposium will explore racial disparities in disaster preparedness, response, cleanup, debris management, recovery, rebuilding, reconstruction, and repopulation. Our intent is to bring together scholars, professionals, experts, government officials, and community leaders to discuss how race impacts natural disaster survivors’ ability to rebuild, replace infrastructure, obtain loans, locate temporary and permanent housing, and return to and rebuild their homes, neighborhoods, institutions, and businesses in a safe and sustainable way. For more information: http://www.dscej.org/symposium/symposium.htm
October 20, 2006 ~ October 22, 2006 in San Rafael, CA

17th Annual Bioneers Conference
Sponsored by : Bioneers
MARIN CENTER SAN RAFAEL, CA OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2OO6 The Annual Bioneers Conference is a hub of practical solutions for restoring the Earth — and people. It’s a thriving network of visionary innovators who are working with nature to heal nature. For more information: http://www.bioneers.org/conference

October 26, 2006 ~ October 27, 2006 in Baltimore, MD
The 2006 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Black Philanthropy. Harnessing the Power of Black Philanthropy: Hurricane Katrina- A Momentum More than a Moment in Black Philanthropy
Sponsored by : National Center for Black Philanthropy, Associated Black Charities
Hyatt Regency Hotel In collaboration with the National Center for Black Philanthropy, Associated Black Charities will host the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Black Philanthropy. The conference will feature inspiring speakers, exciting sessions, and interesting panel discussions. Pre-conference activities, which will be held October 26, include an Endowment Training Workshop and a Black Business in Philanthropy Award Reception. Conference sessions will include Collaborative Giving; Racial, Ethnic and Tribal Philanthropy; Faith-Based Philanthropy/Hurricane Katrina; Women in Philanthropy; Emerging Leadership in Philanthropy; and Black Business in Philanthropy. *For more information on the conference, please contact Rosha Peavy at rpeavy@abc-md.org or 410-659-0000, ext. 1712. http://www.abc-md.org/content/default2.asp?active_page_id=77

November 07, 2006 ~ November 09, 2006 in Olrando, FL
Worship, celebration, action
Sponsored by : actionNational Council of Churches USA. Church World Service
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service. All 35 member communions are expected to send delegates and visitors to the General Assembly, which meets November 7-9, 2006, in the Wyndham Orlando Resort. For more information: http://www.ncccusa.org/generalassembly/highlights2006.html

October 21, 2006 ~ October 22, 2006 in 521 W 126 St. New York, NY
Racial Justice and Ecological Survival: What we must leaern from Katrina
Sponsored by : Episcopal Diocese of New York Social Concerns COmmittee & The Humanist Chaplaincy of Columbia University
We will gather to study -- to deepen our understanding of the intractable racism that made inevitable the outrage that was Katrina -- and still is!

December 22, 2006 ~ December 22, 2006 in Baker, La
Katrina Kids Holiday Party 2006
Sponsored by : Little Red Wagon Foundation Inc.
This is a holiday party being held for the kids still living in FEMA trailers in Baker LA

November 03, 2006 ~ November 05, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
3rd National Conference on Race & Ethnicity "Making the Invisible Visible: A Dialogue About the Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of Katrina"
Sponsored by : American Bar Association Council on Racial & Ethnic Justice
The primary goals of the Conference are to: (1) conduct a productive dialogue among the survivors, planners (commissioners), and the participants; (2) produce an “Issues Resource Guide” which lists the types of problems that might emerge due to race and ethnicity, how to avoid inequities based on race and ethnicity, and how to mitigate the problems. The “Issues Resource Guide” will deal with issues ranging from communications and language skills, to resource allocation, to pre-existing economic and social inequities; and (3) assist the survivors of Katrina with the re-building of their lives, restore justice and provide equity and respect to those victims that have been treated unjustly.