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Volunteers regroup amidst scattered possessions in a Chalmette backyard. This house was the first of two that the volunteers helped to restore. During their time in Lousiana, the group also spoke with local residents and toured the region to better under
Volunteers regroup amidst scattered possessions in a Chalmette backyard. This house was the first of two that the volunteers helped to restore. During their time in Lousiana, the group also spoke with local residents and toured the region to better under
By Hillary W. Berkowitz, Crimson Staff Photographer

Between Mar. 25 and Apr. 1, nine students and one staff member from Harvard Hillel traveled to the Gulf Coast to aid in the post-Katrina relief effort. The group was joined by approximately 80 volunteers from Hillel chapters of five universities. Together, the volunteers worked in Chalmette, La., gutting houses to prepare them for restoration.

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