A year later

It's almost one year since Katrina and the aftermath of broken levees flooded New Orleans.  As far away as we are from the tragedy, we still have over 14,000 refugees from that area living in our state.

Although some have decided this is not a bad place and intend to stay, many would love to go home - if only they had a home to go to.

An article over the weekend in The Denver Post indicated many are still on some type of welfare.  Most are in free or subsidized housing.  Jobs are hard to find.  And the weather is just not what they are used to.  Last winter was particularly hard on those from New Orleans.  Most had never seen snow nor had they experienced the extended cold snaps we had. 

The community has really rallied around these folks.  They have provided clothing, food and shelter. They have found jobs and schools.  Many have opened their homes and pocketbooks to try to assist.  We all believe it has been greatly appreciated.

But that doesn't stop them from wanting to go home.  Will that ever be possible?

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