As Hurricane Ike heads into the Gulf of Mexico with winds of 100 mph, Somebody Cares partners are working to help with Gustav relief work in HOUMA, THIBODAUX, and NEW ORLEANS. “We praise God that Gustav was not as damaging as it could have been,” says Doug Stringer. “Even though it was not as strong [...]

Requests for assistance have been pouring into the Somebody Cares command center in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.  The destruction Gustav left behind was far less than originally feared.  However, Gustav’s fury can be seen in communities along the path of the storms eye.  Families who evacuated from western Louisiana have been told it is best [...]